Lantana Living Magazine July 2016

JULY 2016

IN THIS ISSUE: Wildcats Baseball & Softball Teams Well Represented Guyer Student Performs on Broadway

Giving Back Bringing HEARTS Together

&

SUMMER Time

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From the Editor

Wildcats Well Represented

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Argyle Rallies Around Fire Chief

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Inside Education

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5th Grader Nets Medals

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Celebrating & Motivating Women

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Not Recommended for Children

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Open Carry

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Summertime Learning: Mad Libs

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Love & Community

Dr. Matt

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Kelsey Landrum Races the Sun

Healthy Living

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Inside Community

Gardening

45

Baseball: Guyer’s Kinzy

Body and Soul

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Makeover of the Month

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Lantana HOA Update

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Choices & Consequences

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Living by the Scout Law

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Guyer Student Performs on Broadway

Coaching Corner Real Estate Local Dining Legal Sidelines Nutrition

from Lantana

W.A.L.L (Women of Argyle Leaving a Legacy) July 27th Event at The Clubhouse at Robson Ranch

Dan Adams, Annette Doody and Jim Bridges

PHOTOS

Art Camp July 25 - 29 10:30am - 1:30 pm Group Fitness Room

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Mixology Class Cooperstown Blanton Field Day

“NO ROOM A Message from The Community Editor

for Hate”

“I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.”

– Abraham Lincoln

O

n July 4, 1776, the signers of the Declaration of Independence boldly asserted that all are “created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

With these words, our forefathers put forth a vision of liberty and democracy and the development of a land of freedom and opportunity unequaled in the world.

talk about similarities among people. While we

want our children to understand the things that

bind us as human beings, it is equally important

that they understand that shared characteristics, language, and customs are expressed in different ways. When we continuously tell our children

that “they do that just like us”, we may be

implying that similarities are the only things that Regardless of your parenting style, our make “those” people acceptable. children are impressionable. Outside influences I’ve heard it said that the first step to solving like peers, the media or other adults can any problem is recognizing there is one. We have pollute their innocent minds. That’s why it’s so a problem in our communities important to teach children and in our homes. Dislike unity in diversity at an early for another human being age. Without your guiding hand, your kids are susceptible based upon how they were to the hatred that exists in the born, a political or personal world. It’s up to you to show choice has alienated the them that diversity is the glue souls of humanity. Being a that holds our society together. living, breathing person is That loving thy neighbor enough to try to cooperate applies to everyone. In order and coordinate hearts verses to teach children unity in the continual competing diversity, we have to help them understand differences in Kathryn Flores, agendas of our society. Life is Community Relations and people, and how to be tolerant filled with choices and every Advertising Consultant of those differences. choice has a consequence. By Argyle Living & Lantana Living I believe hate is learned, and Kathryn@murray-media.com grace, we have the power to therefore it can be unlearned.

214.734.5783 make the right choice. These So many times, I find myself everyday decisions that we don’t always think of reminding my boys to enjoy and appreciate childhood…something I often heard as a child, as a freedom are available because our soldiers are and another phrase I swore I’d never say to my own children! That said, wouldn’t it be refreshing to live as a child again where we are simply and innocently inquisitive and curious? Learning life by asking questions and forming a belief based upon values and principles is a fundamental freedom we often forget to appreciate. As parents, we need to talk to our kids to give them accurate information and to reinforce when their behaviors indicate a value of differences as opposed to a prejudice. It is not enough to

continuing to fight for us to have simple choices.

These brave men and women make enormous

sacrifices for all of us, as do their spouses, children, family members and friends. As we

celebrate freedom and independence, there is so much to be thankful for when you think

about it…the innocence of a child, the freedom

LantanaLiving.com Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray Administration Managing Editor Jana Melton

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to choose love verses hate and the honor to live amongst the greatest in our community as well as our country.

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Dr. Matt

Dr. Matt

The Six Month

DENTAL MYTH

all are creatures of routine. As a parent, one of my favorite routines is bedtime, when it comes time to brush my kids’ teeth.

Wespecifically Not because they make it easy on me, willingly standing still and opening their mouths for a full two minutes while I make perfect circles around their little pearls. Instead, as they squirm and resist, I am happy to continually remind them that their daddy is a dentist and they are lucky to get a professional cleaning every night, a routine many others only get twice a year.

That being said, it raises the question, “Why is it necessary to visit my dentist every six months?”

Some say the concept of routine dental exams began in the 18th century with Pierre Fauchard who wrote “Those who are diligent on the conservation of their teeth…ought to have them examined two or three times every year by an experienced dentist.”

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Of course, more recently, dental insurance coverage has influenced many dental patients to only seek biannual checkups. Interestingly enough, the American Dental Association states to maintain your optimal oral health you need regular visits at intervals “determined by your dentist.”

The reality is no dental patient is the same nor does everyone fit in the same dental routine.

Patients who may suffer with certain types of gum or periodontal disease may require more frequent visits. At the same time, those adult or pediatric patients who are at a higher risk of tooth decay due to certain

health conditions,disabilities,or poor oral hygiene, may consider a three- or four-month routine as a preventative measure.

Pregnant and nursing mothers at risk of pregnancy gingivitis also should modify their dental visits. Some dental insurances will allow more frequent visits for those with periodontal conditions or women who are pregnant, but for the sake of good oral health, preventative measures may be essential despite insurance limitations.

Of course, the best way to determine what is best for you is to consult with your dentist at your next visit. Make it a part of our routine.

Happy smiling!

Dr. Matt is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com

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WILDCATS Well Represented in Baseball & Softball Teams

by Steve Gamel

G

uyer’s Lauren Lindgren was named Offensive MVP and teammate Alyssa Dixon took home Utility Player of the Year honors on a jam-packed District 5-6A all-district team.

Overall, 40 athletes made this year’s list, including six from a Lady Wildcats squad that not only made the playoffs, but fared well against a district slate that featured eventual state champion, Keller.

Five of Guyer’s selections earned either superlative or first team honors.

Leading that charge was Lindgren. The senior and Midwestern State signee batted .536 with a .938 slugging percentage with 11 doubles, five triples and six home runs to go with 46 RBIs. Dixon, who is heading to Henderson State in the fall, had 21 stolen bases and finished with a .468 batting average.

On the 5-6A baseball team, Guyer nabbed five second team selections in a year where the Wildcats missed the playoffs for the first time since 2012. The Wildcats didn’t have a single player named to the first team.

Here are the complete lists, as reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle.

DISTRICT 5-6A (SOFTBALL) MVP: Camryn Woodall, Keller

Offensive MVP: Lauren Lindgren, Guyer Defensive MVP: Cami Conrad, Trophy Club Nelson Catcher of the Year: Caitlyn Curlee, Keller Timber Creek Pitcher of the Year: Diana Cannon, Keller Fossil Ridge Utility Player of the Year: Alyssa Dixon, Guyer Newcomer of the Year: Amanda Desario, Keller

FIRST TEAM

Guyer: Morgan Medford, Tara Solomon, Avery Williams Justin Northwest: Tuesday DerMargosian, Tara Hilton Keller: Shelby Henderson, Mikayla McClasky, Kaylee Rogers Keller Timber Creek: Kylee Foster, Madie Green, Avery Grimes Ryan: Maddie Goin, Cecily Rodriguez Trophy Club Nelson: Jaycee Allen, Aralee Bogar, Angel Szymanski, Paige Tamayo

SECOND TEAM

Guyer: Olivia Boisen, Grace Wills Justin Northwest: Shelby Hodo, Izzy Milligan, Kelsey Rhine Keller: Hanna Jones, Kennedy Legg, Kasey Simpson Keller Fossil Ridge: Kiki Davis, Lauren Guerrero Keller Timber Creek: Mady Davis, Mady Lohman, Brooke Stutz, Vanessa Alonzo Ryan: Brianna Leeds, Maddie Quintanar

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DISTRICT 5-6A (BASEBALL) MVP: Brian Klein, Sr., Keller Timber Creek

Newcomer of the Year: Zack Gregory, So., Timber Creek Pitcher of the Year: Carlos Tavera, Jr., Keller Fossil Ridge Offensive Player of the Year: Dylan Neuse, Jr., Fossil Ridge Defensive Player of the Year: Shea Langeliers, Sr., Keller

FIRST TEAM INFIELDERS: Justin Gordon, Jr., Fossil Ridge Tanner Tredaway, Jr., Justin Northwest Cayde Ward, Jr., Northwest Blake Burns, Sr., Keller Central Hunter Seay, Sr., Keller OUTFIELDERS: Jalen Hurt, Jr., Ryan Jacob Frisbie, Jr., Trophy Club Nelson Antony Orta, Sr., Keller Timber Creek Christian Mendez, Fossil Ridge, Jr.

PITCHERS: Josh Mears, Sr., Ryan Cesar Gomez, Sr., Fossil Ridge Mateo Gil, So., Timber Creek Corbin Bosozi, Sr., Keller Dustin May, Sr., Northwest Mason Whitmarsh, Sr., Keller CATCHERS: Max Engels, So., Fossil Ridge Dalton Davies, Sr., Timber Creek UTILITY PLAYER: Shaston Johnson, Sr., Keller Central DESIGNATED HITTER: Jake Sparks, Jr., Ryan

SECOND TEAM INFIELDERS: Manny Torralba, Sr., Ryan Gabe Luna, Sr., TC Nelson Coleman Grubbs, Sr., Ryan Dylan Tackman, Sr., Guyer Jack Waggoner, Sr., TC Nelson Brady Disher, Jr., TC Nelson OUTFIELDERS: Zach McCarthy, Sr., Ryan Connor Herriage, Jr., Guyer Bryan Seamster, Sr., TC Nelson

Jarod Riggio, Jr., Northwest Isaia Diermier, Jr., Fossil Ridge PITCHERS : Kyler Price, Sr., Guyer Jordan Box, Sr., Ryan Joe Fragano, Sr., Keller Central Nick O’Brien, Sr., Timber Creek Luke Stillwell, So., Guyer CATCHERS: Luke Cullum, Sr., Guyer Ricky Rivera, Jr., TC Nelson

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Argyle Community

Fire Chief the

Rallies Around

by Susan Neuhalfen

O

n Tuesday, June 21, Argyle Fire Chief Mac Hohenberger made a last minute decision to go home and get a change of clothes for an event he was to attend that day. When he pulled into his driveway he saw what he originally thought was dust coming from the back of the house. It was then that he discovered the fire that had already consumed his master bedroom and was quickly moving across his home.

While many would have panicked, Hohenberger simply switched hats

fire and within minutes, the Argyle social media was already abuzz trying

and dispatched crews to his house as he jumped in himself to discover the

Kathryn Flores, Lantana Living Editor and founder of Mission Moms,

from homeowner to firefighter and got to work. He sprang into action

to find out what they could do to help.

source of the fire.

said her texting ring tone didn’t stop for hours.

find the fire,” he said. “I did locate it in the attic.”

voice mails and emails of 'How can I help?” said Flores. “It’s the kind of

“I grabbed a hoe and started pulling sheet rock down to see if I could In fact, the electrical panel by the master bedroom closet shorted

out setting fire to their clothes. It took firefighters about 15 minutes to

“It did not take long to start getting dozens of text messages and

community that Argyle is. They rally around their own.”

Mission Moms collected gift cards, Gatorade, and non-perishable snacks

extinguish the fire which destroyed the master bedroom, closet and bath.

while donation boxes were set up at the Argyle Fire Station and at Jim

heat, many of the firefighters jumped into the chief ’s pool.

account quickly met its goal for Hohenberger and his wife, Karla.

Even those who were off duty came to help. To keep cool in the triple digit

Although they lost their clothes and there is smoke damage throughout,

Hohenberger admitted that they are lucky.

He said that had he not returned when he did, the house would have

been a total loss and that he would have lost his two dogs, which would have been—in his words—“catastrophic.”

Hohenberger has lived in his Copper Canyon home for 30 years.

He built it when he was only 24 years old. He said that reality didn’t set

Bridges' State Farm office in the Bartonville Town Center. A GoFundMe Mac and Karla are living in a rental house for the time being and,

according to Karla, are starting to get back into a regular routine. If all goes as planned, they should be back in the house in about nine months.

“We actually slept on a real bed last night,” Karla said about the rental

furniture that was delivered yesterday. “Honestly, we have everything we need.”

What they are most thankful for, is a community that quickly came

in about the whole incident until he realized that he couldn’t go home

to their rescue when they needed it most. Everything, for them, is still

into action.

neighbors in Argyle.

that night. That’s when it was the Argyle community’s turn to spring The entire community rallied around the chief and set up a fund to

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fresh and Karla became emotional when asked about the generosity of their “We have such great friends here,” she said through tears. “We are

blessed…very much so.”

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Denton ISD Offices Operating On Summer Schedule

at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The

Stephens, Lee, Newton Rayzor, Rivera and Ryan

Denton ISD’s central service offices and other district support offices will operate on a summer schedule until the month of August. With the summer schedule, district offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, with Fridays and weekends off. The district can be reached by phone at 940.369.0000.

Secondary school offices will also operate on summer schedules, which differ by campus, though all will also be off on Fridays. For information on when a secondary school’s office is open, please contact its main phone number, which can be seen at the bottom of its school website.

in Austin for mock House and Senate sessions and the swearing in of state officials.

pending enrollment numbers.

District Represented by 10 Guyer Students at Texas Boys State

Students from each of Denton ISD’s three comprehensive high schools – including ten boys and six girls from Guyer High School – represented the district in the recent Texas Boys State and Texas Girls State, which teaches students government structures through example.

The Texas Boys State and Texas Girls State programs are run by the American Legion. The programs teach students about local, regional and state government. Each participating student serves a role in a mock government, with the entire group creating laws and guidelines that govern the program. Students also meet with elected Texas officials as part of the experience.

Boys State has been an American Legion program since 1935, with thousands of Texas high school students having been involved in the program since then. This year’s program was held from June 11 to 16 at the University of Texas at Austin for male high school students who will be seniors for the 2016-17 school year.

Those representing Guyer High School were Ben Ferguson, John Fredrickson, Jeremiah French, Kurt Gscheidle, Jefferson Knight, Alex Koh, Zachary Sandlin, Abhishek Shah, Riley Steward and Connor Wooley.

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program ended with a trip to the State Capitol

Those representing Guyer High School at

Girls State were Ally Damrau, Madison Freeze, Katelyn Golden, Bianca Ramirez, Megan Vennell and Emma Weatherford.

Districtwide Registration For Pre-Kindergarten Taking Place July 25, 26 Parents

and

legal

guardians

interested

in enrolling their children for Denton ISD

pre-kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year can do so at a registration event taking place

Monday, July 25, and Tuesday, July 26, at Denton High School.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. both days

elementary schools will provide pre-kindergarten Regardless of the desired campus, registration

for all schools will take place at the Denton High event, located at 1007 Fulton St. in Denton. It is

recommended you attend this event to guarantee your child’s place in a Pre-K program at a specific school.

Families of returning Pre-K students who

have received snapcodes by email can finalize

the registration process online and bring their two-page InfoSnap verification form to this

event or the school to complete enrollment.

Snapcodes for returning Pre-K students will be sent out Thursday, July 21.

If you have a returning student, please

and last until 4 p.m. on July 25 and until noon

use your child’s snapcode to complete the

offered at the Gonzalez and Windle schools

registering your child as a new student will only

on July 26. Pre-kindergarten programs will be

online registration process through InfoSnap;

for young children, while Borman, Cross Oaks,

extend the process.

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PRE-TEEN

POOL PARTY

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Rayzor 5th Grader

Nets Medals in Volleyball

by Susan Neuhalfen

L

antana's Ava Channing Houser is doing big things in the volleyball world. The soon to be 5th grader just won the silver medal along with her teammates, the 10U National MadFrog Volleyball Team, at the AAU National Volleyball Championships in Orlando.

DFW area, her mom, who played volleyball in

10 years old and already she and her teammates

be to compete.

10U stands for 10 and under. Yes, she’s only

took gold in the North Texas Unity Volleyball

kids from all of the DFW area. In

only her second year she was named to the top ten national blue team which

is how she got to play at the ESPN

Center in Orlando.

Though the MadFrogs play within the

college, doesn’t mind taking her where she needs to “I tell her that as long as she loves it, I’ll keep

Tournament in the 12U division in February

taking her” said Trinity Houser.

of 47 teams in 11U at the Lone Star Classic at the

also plays basketball with True Texas Hoops,

11 year olds.

Kim Crabtree.

(beating 12 and under kids) and they won silver out Dallas Convention Center in April playing against Ava Channing or “AC” as she sometimes called,

Volleyball isn’t the only sport she loves. She

a Lantana-based team headed up by coach In addition to sports, Ava Channing also loves

is a student at EP Rayzor Elementary and has

school and one thing is for sure: she’ll have some

MadFrogs are part of a select volleyball club with

her summer.

been playing volleyball since kindergarten. The

great stories to tell her friends about how she spent

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Healthy Living

Massage THERAPY

T

for

SCOLIOSIS

by Medical Massage Rx

he massage therapy team at Medical Massage Rx has been using specific therapeutic techniques to treat their patients, like Stacy, suffering with scoliosis. This is just one of many medical conditions treated at Medical Massage Rx, a new clinic in Flower Mound, located on Long Prairie Road (FM 2499), south of FM 1171. Medical Massage Rx is an insurance covered massage clinic offering world class therapeutic services with an onsite doctor, so no outside referral is necessary. Many patients receive their treatment for as low as their standard copayment.

relaxes the muscles of your back and body and

The natural front to back S-shaped curve of the

require active treatment. Moderate scoliosis curves

use a combination of modalities to help patients

ease, but those living with scoliosis have spines

suggested for those patients still growing. At a curve

spine allows the body to balance, stand and lift with

curving in other unnatural ways. To those unfamiliar

with “scoliosis”, it can sound like a scary term, although it has been around ever since Hippocrates

used it to describe a spinal column abnormality.

Scoliosis occurs when the spine curves unnaturally, but ironically, many people living with scoliosis are

unaware that they even have this condition until they are diagnosed.

Often detected by the school nurse during the

5th grade screening process, parents are surprised to hear that their child has scoliosis. Between the ages

of 10-15, approximately ten of every two hundred children develop scoliosis. In 90% of cases, scoliotic

curves are mild, 20 degrees or less, and do not

range from 20-45 degrees, and bracing is often

of 50 degrees or greater, surgery is recommended.

Successful treatment options are available if it is

discovered in time, although this disorder can be a complex musculoskeletal condition. When a

scoliosis diagnosis is missed or untreated, there

are risks for future health problems. Beyond pain, depending on the severity of the curvature, it can result in arthritis, fatigue and difficulty breathing.

The primary complaint in people living with

helps improve flexibility. A recent case report

found massage therapy to be effective in reducing

pain, enhancing sleep and improving the ability to conduct daily activities. The skilled licensed massage therapists at Medical Massage Rx can

living with scoliosis. These techniques may include

myofascial release, sustained pressure, positioning with pelvic blocks and stretches to help balance the muscles of the back and body to relieve

structural and functional scoliosis. Kinesio Taping

is administered specifically to the Para spinal muscles based on the degree and direction of the scoliotic curve. This allows support for the weak

and unstable muscles and contributes to decreasing

inflammation and increasing blood flow to the tight/

moderate scoliosis is back pain. Pain develops

hypertonic muscles.

stresses on the back, hips, shoulders, neck and legs.

my back pain under the care of the MMRx massage

option of massage therapy. Massage therapy also

been living with scoliosis for 29 years.

because of postural problems that cause uneven This pain may be relieved through the treatment

Personally, I have felt such wonderful relief from

therapy staff. And I do speak from experience, I’ve

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P.E.O. has been

Celebrating, Educating Motivating L antana truly has some extraordinary people. What is even more incredible is finding the many pockets of these people doing great works for others in our area. The ladies of P.E.O. are just such

an organization.

P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization was begun in 1869 by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College. The purpose of the organization is to be a source of encouragement for women to realize their potential and to help them fund these opportunities primarily through education. At a time when women couldn’t get a loan on their own merit, their first loan of $300 was granted by P.E.O. It’s hard to imagine that something started by just seven young women has grown to nearly a quarter of a million chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada.

There are 52 chapters in Texas alone. Highland Village, Chapter IZ includes members from Lantana, Flower Mound, Lewisville and other surrounding areas. Three Lantana residents are very active in the Highland Village P.E.O.: Fran Tracewell, Sally Pierry and Carolyn Carlisle. These women help others through scholarships, grants and low interest loans to obtain the education they need to succeed and they truly love serving their community.

Every year P.E.O. Star Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and 400 were chosen for 2016-2017. This is a highly competitive one-time $2,500 scholarship recognizing graduating

Melanie Tingue

Women for Over a Century

by Susan Neuhalfen

high school senior women who demonstrate

outstanding talent, leadership ability and academic achievement.

These scholarships are granted

throughout the US and Canada for the ensuing academic year.

“We usually find our recipients through word of

mouth,” said Carolyn Carlisle, Vice President of

the Highland Village Chapter. “The applications

begins at the local chapter level and proceeds through the Star Scholarship Board of Trustees.”

This year Chapter IZ awarded a Star Scholarship

to 2016 Marcus High School graduate Melanie

Tingue. Melanie is an extraordinary young lady as a member of both the National Honor Society and the Marcus High School Student Council as

well as many other clubs and service organizations.

She will be attending Baylor University in the fall and working toward a marketing degree. She is

enrolled in the Leadership Program at Baylor and has plans to one day go to law school.

One of the reasons that this scholarship is

so special is that P.E.O. offers more than just a scholarship. Chapter IZ will remain in touch with

Melanie by offering support and encouragement

as a special bond has been formed with her as well as with her family throughout this process.

“We don’t just present a check and wish them

luck,” clarified Carlisle. “They become part of our

family. We’ve come to know and love Melanie and we’re excited to help her in any way we can on her road to success.”

photo courtesy of P.E.O.

Melanie describes herself as one that strives to

serve others in her life and that is exactly what she

plans to do when she practices law. She has strong

faith and says she will go where she is called to go.

“Nothing in life or on this earth matters without

loving God and his people,” she said.

P.E.O. gets to know more than just the student,

they also get to know the family. It’s a very personal

process for these ladies to choose just the right candidate. Then when the chapter candidate is

chosen, it feels like a victory for everyone involved.

P.E.O. is not a legacy organization, however, it is

not unusual for generations to be involved. Many

grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters are all members of P.E.O. The purpose of the members

of P.E.O. is to celebrate, educate, and motivate other women to reach their highest aspirations.

P.E.O. has provided nearly $283 million in

financial assistance for educational scholarships, grants, awards and loans over the years. In addition to the Star Scholarship, P.E.O. offers

an International Peace Scholarship, Program for Continuing Education Scholarship, Scholar

Awards and an Educational Loan Fund to help secure a higher education. They also own a liberal arts college in Nevada, Missouri from

which nearly 10,000 women have graduated. The college has been owned and supported by P.E.O since 1927.

“Chapter IZ is proud and honored to

have sponsored Melanie Tingue for this Star

Scholarship as she offers the promise of a vibrant

and productive future for herself and society,” continued Carlisle. “We believe her special light will shine well into the future.”

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visit: www.PEOinternational.org.

Or email: PEOchapteriz@gmail.com

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Gardening

JULY WHERE IS THE SHADE...

I

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

f you don’t already have an outdoor living space I bet this last month has either been miserable or you’ve just stayed inside. It should be mandatory for builders in north Texas to build a covered area where you can relax under the fans & misters or host the neighborhood block party. We’re going to talk patio this month. We’ll answer questions about space, contractors and patio options.

HOW DO I FIT EVERYTHING I WANT INTO THE SPACE I HAVE? This is where hiring a patio designer—and not just patio builder—comes into play, as there are many things to consider when manipulating your wants and needs into a pre-defined space.

Here are a couple things your designer will be looking for: How many people will be on the patio at a time and how much turf or bed space are you willing to loose?

What exposure does the back of the house have, and what are the light requirements on the bordering interior rooms?

Are you looking for dining space or more casual sitting areas OR both?

Is this to be an all-weather patio? Are you going to want to enjoy the space rain or shine?

What features do you envision using the space for (fireplace, bbq/kitchen, relaxing seating, fire pit, etc.)?

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR So many people have “contractor horror stories”. Here are a couple of tips when it comes to vetting contractors to see which one is the best fit for you: Are they local? Local means they are familiar with our rules/regulations and close enough during the construction process to ensure things are going as planned.

Are they insured? You will pay more for a legitimate company that’s insured but it’s for your own protection.

Do they have a portfolio? With the massive amount of businesses claiming to be “patio builders” make sure they have a large portfolio of work that matches up to the quality and scope of work you want. If you already have plans and know what you want, then a patio builder should work. If you’re still trying to nail down the details then work with a contractor with design experience.

Again, you’ll pay more for a proven designer but you’ll have examples and choices on which to base your final plans.

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Are they accessible? If you are working with a company that does not answer or respond promptly to calls or emails during the early phases of your project you should not expect it to get any better after they get your money. Having a storefront, design center or place that you can always get in touch with someone is important.

TOP 3 PATIO OPTIONS When it comes to all the different patio and outdoor space we build there are some things that are more common than others: Bar Top: 8 out of 10 spaces we build have some length of counter/grill space with backsplash.

Extending that backsplash into a bar top not only conserves space but also gives twice the usage out of something your already paying for.

Fire Pit: Whether it’s lit or not, just having the

space really appeals to people. We find that

having different areas on a patio helps people to relax versus being centered around one central spot or table.

Stone Seat Walls: Because of seating space restrictions, stone seat walls are one of our most common additions. Taking up about 1/3 of a standard chair and costing about 1/2 what most

patio chairs cost per person they are a great way conserve space and money.

When you find the right contractor you will

probably know it. Speaking with him/her will feel comfortable and the ideas will mirror what

your looking for. Outdoor living has such a broad

base, don’t let yourself get overwhelmed. Let the contractor guide you and you should end up with a great space to enjoy for many years.

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to Give the

FLUMIST VACCINE

to Children

he CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made the recommendation and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports this decision:

“We agree with ACIP’s decision today to recommend health care providers and parents use only the inactivated vaccine,” said Benard Dreyer, MD, FAAP, President of the AAP. New data presented to the ACIP showed that currently only the inactivated influenza vaccine provides protection against flu. The ACIP assessed new data from the past three influenza seasons and cited evidence of poor effectiveness of the live attenuated influenza vaccine during this time period.

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“The AAP continues to strongly recommend parents immunize all children older than 6 months against influenza every year,” Dr. Dreyer said. “Flu vaccine is the best way we have to protect children, and being immunized every year significantly reduces the risk of a child being hospitalized due to flu.”

It is hard to believe we are nearing flu season once again. It may seem too early to be considering the flu vaccine, but start now with following the news and reports. There will be several talking points addressed by all facets regarding the efficacy and safety of the flu vaccine in the next few weeks.

Find a reputable source you trust and follow it.

Most flu vaccine providers will NOT be The flu virus is unpredictable and dangerous, particularly to children, the elderly, and giving the flu mist this year and this could immunocompromised persons.

Influenza mean a shortage of the injectable vaccine. typically begins with sudden onset of fever, often Please ask questions. Talk to your primary care accompanied by chills or rigors, headache, malaise, providers and do your research. The “Flu Shot” diffuse myalgia, and nonproductive cough. is still recommended for 6 months and older Subsequently, respiratory tract signs, including and does provide some of the best protection we sore throat, nasal congestion, rhinitis, and cough, have to offer. become more prominent. Although the large majority of children with influenza recover fully after 3 to 7 days, previously healthy children can have severe symptoms and complications.

Neurologic complications associated with influenza range from febrile seizures to severe encephalopathy and encephalitis with status epilepticus, with resulting neurologic sequelae or death. Invasive secondary infections or co-infections with group A streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillinresistant S aureus [MRSA]), Streptococcus pneumoniae, or other bacterial pathogens can result in severe disease and death.

As a provider, I am happy to see that the committee has made Lantana Resident the recommendation for public health and safety Dr. Rebecca Butler is Board regarding the popular Certified in Pediatrics by the FluMist vaccine.

American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics. For more information on Dr. Butler or to schedule an appointment, call 940.455.7200.

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OPEN CARRY is Much Ado About Nothing

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overnor Gregg Abbott signed House Bill 910, the Texas Open Carry Bill for concealed handgun holders, into law and it went into effect on January 1st of this year.

The new law allows Texans who currently hold a concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry their weapons in full view of the public.

For those who currently hold a CHL, the only thing that happens is that the name changes from CHL to LTC or license to carry. Still, to carry a handgun, concealed or not, all Texans must complete a state approved LTC course.

To carry openly, an LTC holder must carry the weapon secured in a belt or shoulder holster and may not display the gun in a threatening or provocative manner.

According to Denton County Sheriff Will Travis, his office received many calls of concern about the law after it was passed and before it went into effect. These calls mostly came from other county offices who were concerned with the disruption that an individual openly carrying a weapon might cause.

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“Our biggest concern was with the segment

of the general public who does not understand

firearms,” said Sheriff Travis. “We held a lot of informational sessions to educate the public

about what was going to happen as it relates to open carry.”

As it turns out, the hubbub surrounding the

passing of the law, was much greater than the actual outcome.

Randy Plemons, the Assistant Chief of

Operations for Denton County, held many of

the

informational

sessions, which included when it’s necessary to contact the police.

“Just because you see

someone openly carrying

a weapon, that is not a need for concern,” said Plemons.

“However,

if that individual is displaying the weapon

the police should be notified.” also

noticed

openly carrying a weapon to see proper LTC identification, they will not unless that individual is acting suspiciously.

How many calls have they received regarding

open carry concerns so far?

“We

haven’t

confirmed Travis.

received

a

single

call,”

In fact, Plemons said that he has only seen

one individual openly carrying since the law went into effect.

“He had a pearl handled antique and I saw him

in a restaurant in Grapevine,” he said. “I think

“. . .pay very close attention to safe handling and storage of a firearm. It’s part of being a responsible gun owner.”

in a threatening manner, Plemons

by Susan Neuhalfen

it was more for decoration than anything.”

It

is

important

to

note that just because open carry is the law, it doesn’t mean that any LTC holder is allowed to

carry wherever he pleases.

Businesses can preclude an individual from coming

into their establishment with either a concealed or

that

although

law enforcement may stop any individual

open carry handgun. There is one sign banning concealed weapons called the 30.06. The other

sign (30.07) bans individuals from entering

with an open carry handgun. The 3’ x 4’ signs must be posted at the entrance of the business in one inch block letters in both English and Spanish.

Some places where firearms are never allowed

are educational facilities including the grounds

where a school activity may be taking place (i.e. sporting event). An individual may not carry a firearm at a polling place on the day of election

or during early voting. Other places that ban firearms are correctional facilities, government

court offices including court proceedings, commissioners court, city council and school board meetings, racetrack, horse or dog racing facilities, and the secure area of an airport.

Anyplace that derives 51% or more from

alcohol sales or onsite consumption also bans weapons on the premises. Hospitals, nursing

homes, amusement parks, churches, synagogues and other places of worship may also ban firearms

but must have the proper signage displayed to do so.

In addition, an establishment not feeling

comfortable with an individual carrying a

firearm on the premises, may give that person a verbal warning and, if that individual

chooses not to comply, the business should call the police.

The question still remains that if it is okay

to open carry, why aren’t more people taking advantage of the law?

“From a safety standpoint, why would you

want to expose yourself like that?” questioned

Plemons. “If an individual who comes into an establishment wanting to do harm, as an

open carrier, you have labeled yourself as his first obstacle.”

Sheriff Travis agrees that common sense

dictates that if you do carry a firearm it would make more sense to keep in concealed.

Whatever your choice, the Denton County

Sheriff ’s Department urges individuals wanting to carry a firearm to sign up for an LTC class

which includes both classroom training as well as firearm training.

“The class is very important,” said Plemons. “I

think students should pay very close attention to safe handling and storage of a firearm. It’s part of being a responsible gun owner.”

Individuals who carry a firearm unlawfully

are subject to a fine up to $4,000 or may spend up to a year in county jail.

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Photos were submitted by area residents. If you’d like to submit your photos for publication or if you have any questions please email us at artwork@murray-media.com.

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Summertime!

STRIVING 2 SHARE

I

Body and Soul

STRENGTHEN WEAK MUSCLES

t’s summertime in Texas! That means grilling, Rangers baseball, and cooling off in the pool! But did you know that your backyard oasis can do more than just help you beat the heat? Being in the pool can help relieve joint pain, strengthen weak muscles, and improve your balance. To get the most out of your pool time, there are a few basic principles to understand first.

The first principle is referred to as “unweighting.” As you walk into deeper and deeper water, more and more of your body weight is supported by the water. In waist high water, about 50% of your body is supported by the water. By chest high, this number rises to 75%. This is great news for people with joint pain. The unweighting effect of the water allows you to perform beneficial weight bearing exercise but in a supported, comfortable environment.

The next principle is buoyancy. Simply speaking, this is how well an object floats.

A pool noodle? Very buoyant. Your iPhone?

Unfortunately, not as buoyant. Your arm?

Relatively buoyant, especially when holding onto a buoyant object like that pool noodle or a kickboard! This is great news if you have difficulty or pain raising your arm actively on land. In the pool, you can take advantage of buoyancy, letting the water with a buoyant object assist you in raising your arm while you use significantly less muscle force – which means less pain. This is great for stiff knees, hips, and shoulders, especially in combination with the unweighting effect.

Finally, we have resistance. We’ve all felt this in the pool – who doesn’t love to do slow motion running through the water and laugh about how difficult it is? Resistance means moving against the buoyancy of the water for an added challenge to a muscle group. You can do this slowly and isolate one muscle group at a time, or move quickly and feel multiple muscle groups as your body stabilizes against the water. Want to make it even harder? Stand on one foot and engage your core at the same time, challenging your coordination and balance.

For some sample exercises utilizing these principles along with tips and tricks to get started, check out this article from the American Physical Therapy Association at: www.moveforwardpt.com/Resources/Detail/ top-10-exercises-to-do-in-pool or talk to one of the licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy here at S2S Functional Performance.

Enjoy your pool this summer not only for relaxation, but also as a tool to help you live a healthy, energetic, injury-free life.

At S2S, our interdisciplinary team of licensed physical therapists, certified personal trainers, certified Pilates instructors and certified performance enhancement specialists are striving to share with you the most current evidence in maintaining a healthy, energetic and injuryfree lifestyle! From preventative to restorative, we’ve got you covered!

“Train to Live Healthy, Energetic, and Injury Free.”

– Meredith S. Tittle PT, DPT, OCS Call us or visit our website for more details!

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Fun Summertime Learning MAD LIBS WITH A Phone App Review by Betsy Teubl

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ver been distraught when the first day of school rolls around and you’re faced with the rude awakening that summer has robbed your child’s memory?

What happened? Did that bicycle tumble, jumble his brains?

No. It’s a common fact that teachers

typically spend up to eight weeks in the fall session re-teaching material, due to summer learning loss.

Take a deep breath. We offer hope for your

child’s memory and a fun way to reclaim this

summer for learning that won’t send your child’s brain empty-pocketed to school this fall.

Reading books and practicing math is a given, but something that might be less intuitive is grammar. Whip out your iPhone or Android, download the free Mad Libs app (kid version) and swing a punch at summer learning loss. It can’t rob you now. You’ll have your kids on the floor, reeling in laughter. IT’S HILARIOUS! The Mad Libs app puts together hundreds of creative short stories, removes words, and has you type in answers. The catch? You have no context, only grammar prompts. Brilliant, right? After you’ve filled in all the prompts or taken turns with friends and family, it reveals the story you’ve

now created by filling in the holes with random answers out of context. And, you earn badges the more you play! If you need to take a break, it’s right where you’ve left it when you reopen it.

Running out of ideas? Just look around you and say what you see. It’s a recipe for laughter and learning. At first, you might be rusty and boring with your adverbs, nouns, and adjectives, but after a couple rounds you’ll be sharp and witty.

What’s even more fun is that you can save the stories to your photos/camera roll, share it on Facebook and Twitter, or email it to grandma for a good laugh.

The Mad Libs app is a fun way to take a break from school but not from learning.

Try it yourself!

I ________ (verb) that __________ (pronoun) downloads the Mad Libs app. Even with school out, __________ (person in room) will keep learning in a __________ (adjective) and __________ (adjective) way. So, no more __________ (plural noun) about summer learning loss and __________ (verb ending in “ing”) your way through summer.

Betsy Teubl is the copywriter and production manager at Distillery Creative, a graphic design firm that specializes in branding, custom web and print design, social media and search engine optimization. For more information, see distillerycreative.com.

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Sowing the Seeds of

Love & Community

by Susan Neuhalfen

T

he Bartonville Town Center grows and changes, three local leaders remain the cornerstone not just as business owners and friends, but as community leaders as well. Annette Doody of Savory Bistro, Jim Bridges of State Farm and Dan Adams of Grapes to Wine all have a lot in common. Heavily involved in volunteer and community service, they are all business owners in the Bartonville Town Center. They were some of the first in this fast growing area which serves Lantana, Double Oak, Saddlebrook and many more. They have all grown their businesses since opening, requiring more space to accommodate their growing clientele.

“We all expanded our businesses within the Bartonville Town Center pretty quickly,” said Jim Bridges, who owns the State Farm Agency.

“That says something about our commitment to the area that we love.”

Jim Bridges moved to a larger space as his clientele, and therefore his need for more office personnel, expanded. He and his wife Morgan moved to Lantana in June of 2011.

Jim is the first resident to serve on the Lantana HOA board. He also served on the Lantana Freshwater District Safety Committee, Lantana Cares and was the former Argyle Chamber of Commerce President.

Though involved in many charity events, his favorite is the Fall Fishing Event held at Bartonville Town Center. The kids are given an opportunity to fish in the ponds in front of the Center with their parents. Bridges has a tent with water for the patrons where he can meet and greet the families as they teach their children to fish. It’s always a fun time and a perfect event for the area, according to Bridges.

“This is a family community and it’s the perfect place to raise kids,” comments Bridges who has three young children. “I love doing this event, but I love anything that involves families spending quality time together especially when it’s for a good cause.

Annette Doody of Savory Bistro agrees that it’s a great family area but with grown kids of her own she views it a little differently.

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From left to right:

DAN ADAMS Grapes to Wine ANNETTE DOODY Savory Bistro JIM BRIDGES State Farm

“I feel like I live in a resort,” she said. “In the

A former high school teacher, Doody became

morning I’m either on a golf course, swimming

a certified yoga instructor and owned a yoga

to see families active and happy.”

for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts and later

laps, or walking the trail. It does my heart good

Grapes to Wine has always been about

“enter as strangers

leave as friends”

Doody is a member of the Lantana Women’s League and the Lantana Ladies Golf Association.

She and her husband just held a huge fundraiser for Ranch Hand Rescue, a local charity the saves abused animals that, in turn, help to provide counseling for victims of abuse. They are also active in raising awareness for the Children’s Advocacy Center. Her passion, however, is all about health.

studio for years. She studied at Kripalu Center began her education on holistic nutrition. She

continues her education studying under Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., the founder and director of the UltraWellness Center.

“I’ve never hung out a shingle as a nutritionist,”

she said about her love for educating the public

on holistic nutrition. “I do, however, use what I’ve learned a lot in my business as well as my personal life.”

Though she has top chefs working at Savory

Bistro, she provides the nutritional balance

behind their meals. She depends upon her staff

to source the food using the same guidelines as, say Whole Foods. In other words, the meat they

serve is only grass fed. The fish is only of the highest quality, etc.

She loves to teach the community about

holistic nutrition as well, writing the Dear

Annette column for Lantana Living and holding

detox seminars for her patrons. The detox

seminar includes a week of plant-based foods

for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an educational component to help her clients stay on track.

Savory Bistro will be providing the food for

Body Bionics Summer Camp as well. Annette will be overseeing the nutritional content of

the food and providing a metabolic-balanced

diet for the kids to help them better understand proper nutrition.

The food served at Savory Bistro is not only

healthy, it’s delicious. Just ask Jim Bridges.

“For my wife and me, our favorite date night is

to go to Savory Bistro for dinner and then head

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over to Grapes to Wine to meet friends,” said Bridges. “It’s better than anything you can get in the DFW area and it’s right here.”

Grapes to Wine is probably the biggest

Cinderella story of the three. It started as a small wine shop with a comfortable bar area in a separate room in the back. Dan proved the

perfect host, greeting all newcomers into the

shop and finding the perfect wines for them.

The bar side, however, took on a life of its own.

Aligned with all different types of sitting areas

from dining tables to couches, everyone from Argyle, Bartonville, Lantana and Double Oak

would crowd in on Friday and Saturday nights for Dan Adams’ latest wine offerings as well as

delicious small plates and live music. Before long, the crowd became larger than the room and it was time to expand.

At that same time a restaurant was moving out

of Bartonville Town Center and Adams found his perfect spot.

Grapes to Wine has since

expanded to include a large bar area with tables

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Adams and his wife Hazel are also very

involved with the Children’s Advocacy Center, of which Hazel is on the board of directors. They are extremely active in the community.

Grapes to Wine has always been about “enter

as strangers leave as friends”, meeting new

friends and neighbors in a comfortable seating, while also enjoying great local musicians.

In such a short amount of time, these

businesses and their owners have given so much to this growing community, and it’s nice to see

that the community has rewarded them for doing so.

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New New

NEW

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by Tisha White of White Realty

ow long have you lived in Lantana? Many people have lived in Lantana for many years. My husband and I have been here in the area for nearly 10 years, ourselves. It is hard to believe it has been that long. Remember those days? You had to travel far and wide for a gas station. 407 was torn up forever and getting to a great restaurant was quite a trek. My, how things have changed. So much of our little corner, is NEW.

Summer is such a great time to get out and explore lots of new and fun things in and around Lantana.

Have you visited all 5 pools in our neighborhood? Make that a bucket list for this summer.

Have you gotten out to take a tennis lesson? Lantana is always sponsoring events, such as Music on the Green, bingo nights, Teen Swim nights, laser tag and Lantana Ladies League events.

Real Estate

There is always something fun and new for residents of Lantana to get out and try.

Lots of new has popped up around us that we have seen over the past 10 years and even more recently. Have you tried some new restaurants around the area? Gloria’s has finally opened! It’s a great spot for upscale Mexican food and outdoor patio sitting. Have you tried The Table or Savory?

Both are terrific date night spots in the suburbs.

Have you ventured into Tokyo Samurai for Sushi and Hibachi?

It’s always one of our kids’ favorites.

What about the latest addition, Earl’s 377 in Argyle, for great atmosphere and delicious pizza? Or maybe you want to go grab some Dickey’s BBQ and head out to one of the many Lantana Ponds for a picnic?

What about your kids— thinking they could use a little extra education this summer? Head over to the Tutoring Center and find out how they make summer learning fun.

Also, many of the Lantana teachers are conducting cursive camps and/or tutoring to keep kids sharp.

Speaking of new, have you seen the new build communities that have popped up? We have Barrington coming up at the very north end of Lantana Trail. It will be adjacent to Bandera and will have a Copper Canyon entrance. Highland will be building some great new homes there.

Reata, on the south side, is brand new too. It will have 70 foot lots, many with gorgeous golf course views. You will be able to build Highland or Cal Atlantic home.

Have you seen the new 60 foots lots with homes being built by Cal Atlantic at the front side of Lantana? Also, if you want to move up and get into Bellaire, now is the time.

Call Newport Homes—they are finishing out that great section. There are so many options to choose from.

Want to try something NEW? Call us today to be your new real estate team. As a husband and wife team, we have had incredible success working with our clients.

Call us at 940-202-9722.

WhiteRealty.net

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Kelsey Landrum

RACES the Sun‌

AND A PLANE A

by Susan Neuhalfen

rgyle High School graduate Kelsey Landrum was selected from 56,000 applicants to compete in the ASICS Beat the Sun Race, known to many as the hardest running race in the world.

Landrum represented North and South

Everest. She wrote that the course was so steep

teams circle Mont Blanc on June 21, the longest

running. The race has several parts to it and they

America in the relay race where six-person

day of the year. Each team is comprised of three professional runners and three amateur

runners, eight teams in all, and all are charged

with completing the course in 15 hours and 41 minutes, in time to beat the sun. As a student

at Baylor University, Kelsey was the youngest to

a 1km run was equal to 5km of regular distance

relieved by the next teammate to compete.

Teams from all over the world compete,

are divided amongst the runners. Some sections

but according to those who have run the

in heat and some may be a straight climb up the

nature herself.

are along rocky areas, some through snow, some mountain. Five runners from each team run two

legs of the race and one runner runs three legs.

compete in the race.

Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the alps and

the course, according to Landrum, measured approximately 130 running miles. The course

runs through France, Italy and Switzerland.

According to Kelsey, there was 8,850 meters of

climbing— a climb higher than that of Mount

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After each leg completed, the runner is then

race, the biggest obstacle is always mother

Landrum had her own obstacles to overcome

before becoming part of the race. She was photo courtesy of Tim Landrum

sidelined from running track and cross country

Her next task was to make it from Notre

in high school due to health issues. She wrote

Dame to the top of Bellevue Pass which was

and that she may not have been so determined

the sun. Hours passed her projected start

in her blog that everything happens for a reason to run this race had it not been for her prior struggles.

“I knew that I would overcome my health

issues; and, I was at peace with it,” she wrote in her blog at kelseylandrum.atavist.com. “Seeing it pay off is incredible. I was so determined

14.6 km and they were definitely racing against

time, she had just under two hours to climb to the pass.

“I somehow defied the odds and made it to

the top of the pass in enough time that my

teammate could run her last leg,” said Landrum.

As it turned out, Landrum and her teammates

to not let that overcome me or limit me, but

did not beat the sun, but they still felt like

else’s opinions limit me.”

129.6 miles and 29,035.43 ft of elevation/climb

I think more importantly, to not let someone Although selected to run such an elite race,

Landrum couldn’t help but feel starstruck as she

met her teammates and others running the race.

She especially loved interacting with people of different cultures and heritages. Despite the

fact that they were

competitors, all of the runners

mentored,

encouraged,

supported and helped each other however

winners. All in all, they circumnavigated all

around Mont Blanc coming in fourth place.

Not bad for a day’s work.

So what’s next on the bucket list? How about

racing a plane? She can check that off, too.

“Seeing it pay off is incredible. I was so determined to not let that overcome me or limit me, but I think more importantly, to not let someone else’s opinions limit me.”

they could. They were also,

according

to

Landrum, very inspirational.

“Even though I spent race day with my other

seven competitors, I spent the day with some of the best friends I will ever make,” she wrote the day before the race.

Landrum said that the adrenaline that she

felt with the race was something like she’d never

felt before. She described the atmosphere of the car ride as different from everything they’d done prior to the race. It was silence as the runners

Not long after returning, Landrum actually raced Tim Pollard, CEO/President of Pollard Aircraft Sales, Inc.

“I doubt it something on many people’s lists,

but it was one of the crazy and adventurous things on mine, right after racing the sun.”

It will be exciting to find out what she has on

the bucket list next.

photo courtesy of ASICS

prepared - each in his or her own way. Landrum said she replayed “Overcome” by Jeremy Camp over and over again on her headphones.

In some cases, runners run in pairs due to

dangerous conditions. Sometimes the course

required special safety gear and harnesses for snow and climbing conditions.

Landrum was mentally preparing for her

first leg, waiting for her teammates. Once Landrum saw her teammates emerge from

the forest, she said that her nerves went away entirely and adrenaline took over. Landrum

ended up coming in fourth place for that leg and then rested in an ice bath before her next race.

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Summer Wreath Making Class

a variety of activities and lessons, including

water and baby bag. We’ll focus on Mom’s core

Barb’s Little Bit of Whimsey is hosting a wreath making class on July 23 from 12pm-2pm in the north group fitness room. For more information or to register, contact Ashtin Slovak at aslovak@insightam.com. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Olympics and Bouncy Dice Explosion. It’s time for math to be the cool thing and this program

low impact exercises. Come join us!

Story Time for Everyone Join us in the group fitness room for Story Time on Friday, July 22 from 10:30am-11:30am.

This is one session open for all ages and light snacks will be provided. Get out of the house and the heat and come have some fun!

Yogi Says Bring Your Pic-a-nic Basket Pack the picnic basket and bring the whole family for a fun Picnic on the Green. It all happens Friday, July 22 from 7pm-9pm and is open event to residents,. You can bring your own dinner or there will be multiple food trucks out with food, beverages, and dessert for purchase.

Come and be part of the fun!

Mother / Daughter Paint Nite in Lantana Bring your best girl and join us Thursday, July 28 starting at 7pm for Mother/Daughter PaintNite. Hosted by the Art House, Ages 9+ are welcome in the north group fitness room. $40 per pair and $20 for individual. Refreshments will be provided. Class is filling up fast and reservations are required. Contact aslovak@ insightam.com to reserve your spots today.

Crazy 8’s Math Club is Making Numbers Fun On July 20 Who knew math could be so much fun?

Math Club will be meeting on Wednesday, July 20 in the north group fitness room from 1-3pm. This is a fun Bedtime Math program called Crazy 8’s. Crazy 8s offers 40 | LANTANA LIVING | JULY 2016

mischief-making activities like Toilet Paper

helps stop the summer slide in math skills! Math Club is filling up FAST so RSVP to aslovak@ insightam.com.

Craft Beer 101 in Lantana Where was this class in college? What’s on

Tap will host this informal class that teaches the basics of making craft beer. It’s all happening in

the north group fitness room from 7-9pm on July 21. Space is limited. RSVP required. Contact aslovak@insightam.com to register.

Mommy and Me Bootcamp July 21 Bring the kids and focus on YOU at the

Mommy & Me Bootcamp coming up on July 21 from 10:30-11:30am in the north group fitness room. Bring stroller, exercise mat, bottle of

strength toning while engaging your child in fun,

Can You Out BBQ the Community Manager?

Bring your best BBQ recipe and see how

you stack up in the BBQ Challenge potluck on

Saturday, July 23. We will provide the beverages

and side dishes, you just bring your best BBQ. 6-8pm in the pavilion. Please email at slovak@

insightam.com to RSVP so that we may have an accurate headcount. See you there!

Youth Art Camp in July The Art House is sponsoring a Youth Art

Camp Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 from

10:30am-1:30pm in the North Amenity Group Fitness Room. $45 for one 3 hour camp or $199 for the week. Lunch is included. But you need to

register today and it is filling up fast. RSVP to aslovak@insightam.com.

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Lantana Represents in Cooperstown The Dallas Nationals are spending a week in Cooperstown Dreams Park learning, practicing and playing baseball against other teams from all over North America. 104 teams compete in this highly competitive tournament for players 12 and under.

This once in a lifetime experience is being attended

by Lantana’s own Trey Hornsby and Ethan Jones of the Dallas Nationals.

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photos courtesy of Todd Hornsby

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Baseball:

GUYER’S KINZY To

Talks About Decision

J

Step

ohnny Kinzy has been a head baseball coach at four high schools, including Guyer, and was highly successful at each stop. But the 25-year veteran admitted recently that it’s time to move on.

Down

by Steve Gamel

The only baseball coach Guyer has ever known While overseeing Guyer’s summer camp for As of press time, the Denton school district announced in May that he is stepping down. kids last month, Kinzy said his decision came hadn’t officially chosen Kinzy’s replacement, “It came down to timing,” Kinzy said. “It’s like down to family. His son, Jud, was once a standout though the decision is sure to come before the I told the kids, there’s end of the summer. going to be a last day you “I’ve been coaching will be around the game for 25 years and I’ve of baseball. Coaching is been at Guyer since Day the same way.”

1,” he said. “It’s by far Kinzy, 50, had just the toughest decision wrapped up his 11th I have made in my season at Guyer, where he led the Wildcats coaching career, but it to the playoffs in all just gives me more time. but two seasons (2012 I’m going to miss it, but and 2016). His deepest Haskell • Kermit • Brownwood • Guyer like anything else, it just playoff run with the came down to timing.”

ASSISTANT COACH: Canyon & Lubbock Monterey Wildcats was in 2009 Kinzy said the hardest when they advanced to part about walking away the third round before is leaving the players TH losing to Fort Worth behind. He specifically Arlington Heights. where he pointed to the athletes Guyer was eliminated was the 2nd baseball program

25

YEARS OF COACHING

HEAD COACH

GUYER

from postseason contention this past year in the final regular the first season game.

In 25 years of coaching, he was the head coach at Haskell, Kermit, Brownwood and Guyer. Before that, he was an assistant at Canyon and Lubbock Monterey. Guyer was the second baseball program he built from scratch; the first was Haskell – a Class 2A school at the time.

he built from scratch; was Haskell

11 SEASON @ GUYER led the Wildcats

to the

PLAYOFFS

in all but two seasons (2012 and 2016)

who will be seniors this coming fall.

“That’s tough because

I got to watch them go

all the way through the

pitcher for Guyer and is still playing college ball.

program, and now after being with them for

Stepping away now will give him more

fourth,” Kinzy said. “It’s tough to not be a part

His daughter, Ally, is on her way to college, too.

their first three years, I won’t be there for the

flexibility, though he will still remain a teacher

of anymore, but it’s also exciting because there’s

at the school.

other opportunities out there.”

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Local Dining

Summer

is Simply Delicious at

S

ummertime has landed at The Table. We can’t wait to wow you with our seasonal ingredients,

drinks and menus to get you through the hot months.

Our lunch menu is a delightful walk on the

lighter side, with salads and pastas that will keep

you coming back. We’d love for you to try our excellent House Spaghettini, featuring oven dried tomatoes with basil and garlic. Or we have

a wonderful Asparagus Salad with grilled flat iron steak and a grain mustard vinaigrette.

Additionally, we’re thrilled to announce

Flatbread Fridays happening all summer long.

Stop in for lunch any Friday and we’ll give your table a free flatbread and wedge salad to start you off.

The Table is the perfect setting for your lunch

date or business meeting. Enjoy beautiful days on our outdoor patio, or dine indoors with a view of our chef at work.

We’ve also added a late night happy hour

starting at 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

972.874.1010 • www.dineatthetable.com • 3701 Justin Rd., Ste. 150 • Flower Mound, TX 75028

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We have great drink specials and appetizers to accompany you at our bar or outdoor patio.

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Legal

Why

You Need A

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

by Adam Burrows

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here are several key reasons why everyone needs a will. The first of these is quite simply, choice. Drafting and properly executing a will gives you the power to choose who will receive your property when you pass away. You work hard during your lifetime to acquire financial wealth, a homestead, vehicles, or personal property, and therefore it should be you who decides how your assets will be distributed to your family, friends, charities, or other persons and entities when you pass away. Regardless of the size of your estate, a will allows you to allocate your money and belongings as you see fit.

Lantana Resident

It is also important to consider the alternative.

If you do not choose for yourself who gets what, the State of Texas decides for you.

Texas provides default laws that dictate how your probate assets will be distributed if you do not create a valid will, and that default distribution scheme is sometimes counterintuitive and surprising. Drafting a will allows you to select for yourself who gets and, maybe more importantly, who does not get your property.

Since you put in the effort to acquire assets during your lifetime, you should likewise put in the effort to decide who will inherit those assets at your death.

A second key reason for creating a will is to take advantage of the opportunity to appoint a guardian for your children. If you and your spouse (if applicable) were to pass away while your children are under the age of 18, YOU, and not a court, should appoint who will take care of those children. A properly drafted will provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing your children will be well-cared-for if the need for a guardian arises.

Perhaps most importantly, creating a will makes the handling of your affairs after your death significantly less burdensome and often less costly on your family. With a legally sound will, probate can be handled quickly and effectively so that title to your property is changed to your loved ones very often with little complexity or delay.

If you have a will why should you update your will?

Just as one will doesn’t fit all, your will may no longer fit you as time passes. Be sure to periodically review your will to ensure that it still conforms to your wishes and meets your financial planning needs as you get older.

In general, you should review your estate plan every two to three years to ensure it still meets your needs. You should also review your will upon any changes to the federal or state tax laws, or if any significant change in your circumstances has occurred.

For example, if you have changed your mind as to the disposition of your property or as to your appointed fiduciaries; if you have moved to a new state; you have acquired property in a different state; if you have gotten married or divorced; if there has been a death or a birth in your family; or if you have experienced a substantial increase or decrease in assets, it’s time to call your estate planning attorney to review, and possibly revise, your estate planning documents.

Drafting a will allows you to select for yourself who gets and, maybe more importantly, who does not get your property.

At the Law Office of Dale A. Burrows, P.C., we believe a strong will ensures a lasting legacy. We turn your concerns into effective plans for the estate you wish to leave to your heirs. We are also able to review your documents, advise you on any significant changes in tax laws, and re-evaluate your will to make sure that, as your circumstances change, your estate plan continues to preserve your wishes. Call us today at 972.304.6000. *The information provided here in is given for general information only.

The information presented should not be construed as legal advice or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

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n December 1, 2014, Liberty decided to change her life. She was 250 pounds, couldn’t cross her legs or see her feet. She joined Jesse James Fit and, after 11 months, lost 100 pounds. What she lost was nothing compared to what she gained: lasting friendships, motivation, a positive attitude and now, a whole new look!

Nails by Alysse Liberty was given a manicure topped off with a light color of Forever Beauty by Gelish. Loose glitter was

placed on top of the gel polish by hand and then sealed with a top coat. It was a great match to her skin.

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Blanton

FIELD DAY May 19

photos courtesy of Kristin Stelmazewski

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PRE-TEEN

POOL PARTY Continued from page 16

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Lantana HOA Summer Update

E

by Jim Bridges

verything with the Lantana HOA is in full swing right now.

I am happy to announce that our new basketball court should be ready to go around the beginning of August. This is a new and exciting amenity we are adding. I know that many times I get questions about more pools in Lantana. I found out that our developer put in all the pools on the front end instead of as we go. So there are no additional pools planned at this time.

What I am most excited to announce is the “Little Library” we are starting soon. Little Libraries are small wooden structures—they almost look like bird houses — that hold a handful of books. The premise of the program is for kids to bring a book and exchange it for another book at the Little Library. We are going to have a few locations at first to see how well this is received. I know Morgan and I look forward to taking Jake, Katelyn, and Caroline to see what new book they can find on a regular basis.

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Choices and Consequences: Five Rules for Safe Internet Use

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hen I was growing up, cartoons were only on Saturday mornings, it was rude to use call waiting, and the poor choices you made were “life lessons” that generally resulted in a sore bottom, being grounded, or both.

The lessons would be learned and the consequences suffered in a relatively small circle (your home or community), but would long be forgotten by the time you entered the job market.

Today, the Internet and easy access to it through mobile devices allows the sharing of information at unprecedented rates. Mobile devices allow us to record our lives, share information to the world, and make comments on the information shared by others. Information that used to be relatively closely held is now public and available to be used by anyone who finds it. The problem is that people (especially our kids) may have a greater desire to be popular than respected and what they post, like, or otherwise share on the Internet, may not be a true reflection of who they are or who they will become.

As a result, the choices our kids make in how they use the Internet may have unexpected consequences.

In September 2013, a United States Court of Appeals court ruled that “Liking” a post on a social media site is a “substantive statement” being made by the user and is entitled to the same free speech protections as other modes of expression. In other words, if you “Like” a post on Facebook you are adopting the statement or endorsing it as your own statement. Yes, a simple click is the same as publishing text that states you agree with or support whatever was liked.

From your “Likes” and other posts on social media sites, social profiles are built and your digital brand is born. This digital brand is used by companies to market their products and services to you. More concerning is that more than 90 percent of employers utilize information found on social media sites when making a hiring decision.

Information found on the Internet is used in my practice as a family lawyer and we use it in our home to monitor who our kids are with and what our kids are doing when we are not with them.

The technological culture that parents face often is overwhelming and causes many parents to

ignore the threat or to simply throw up their hands insisting they cannot master this unfamiliar new culture. But understanding our technological world and the potential consequences of the improper use of it are now a necessity that must be undertaken to protect your child’s future opportunities, health, and safety.

Our children need to understand that their digital choices today may have consequences that are long term and presently totally unexpected.

Here are five rules to help you manage safe Internet use with your family.

Know Which Sites/Applications Your Child Uses (and Might Use)

Every parent needs to be up-to-date on the latest applications and social media trends. Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram have largely replaced Facebook among younger users. Keep track of what is trending in social media and consistently look at the applications that your child is using. Monitor the sites they visit and make sure you are following them and their friends. Currently, you can gather a lot of information about the choices your kids and their friends are making via Instagram.

Get All Logins and Passwords

The most important thing to remember is that Internet use is a privilege not a right. You should require your child to provide you with his or her logins and passwords to each and every site, social media account, and/or device. If this demand sparks a tantrum, then your child is not ready for his or her own device or instant access to the Internet!

If your child does not want to provide you with this information you should ask yourself what they are hiding.

Make it Clear – NO Privacy

Your child should not have an expectation of privacy with their electronic devices, the applications on the devices, or the Internet sites they visit. Make it clear to your child that you will be looking at who they are communicating with on their devices (text, instant message, etc.),

what they are communicating about, and what sites they are visiting on the Internet. You must be consistent in your monitoring. The key to success is what you do with the information that you gain while monitoring.

It is important that you teach your kids through the poor choices they make so you build their trust and they learn that they can ask you for advice in advance. In our family, we generally engage our kids in a discussion to educate them on what is appropriate and discipline for a repeat violation of a clear rule. Our strict monitoring has been very helpful in teaching our kids how to communicate more effectively with their peers.

No Deleting Rule (Automatically Back Up Your Child’s Postings)

In our house our kids are not allowed to delete anything on their devices. If they do delete something, it is an automatic loss of the privilege of using any device. This rule reduces the likelihood that a problematic post or inappropriate text message will be deleted before you see it. If you set your devices to back up automatically to the cloud (wirelessly) you can restore a back up to confirm any suspected deletions. A number of tools, such as the Uknowkids app, can help you accomplish this.

Set a Good Example

What messages do your “likes” convey? Do your postings convey an accurate picture of who you are? Do your postings lift others up or tear them down? Are your posts positive or beneficial to the reader? What does your social profile say about you? These questions need to be considered by all of us and when we are using the Internet we must lead by example.

If you want your child to be safe on the Internet and protect its future opportunities, you need to model intelligent Internet use. After all, when we practice what we preach, we are in a much stronger position when it comes to enforcing family rules.

It is important to remember that the proper use of technology is a life skill that parents must now teach to their kids. We cannot turn the World Wide Web over to our kids and expect them to know how to manage it. Educate your kids on the proper use of the Internet and the potentially life-alerting impact of poor choices. Teach your kids how to communicate in today’s digital age. Inform them of situations that may arise that require a face to face meeting or phone call and that a text should not be sent.

Finally, remember that the electronic device is our kid’s lifeline. If you do not take control and set boundaries now, you may quickly lose control. In the event you feel you have or are losing control, put all devices in “time out” and get back to focusing on family time.

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LIVING BY THE

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T L U A O C

surrounding areas. DiSibio started this troop in 2010 with just five scouts. Now he has 57 scouts under his leadership and 37 adult leaders.

While some troops run by less stringent

rules, this one is by the book. When asked his

philosophy on scouting, DiSibio’s answer was simple, but impactful.

“My philosophy is to follow the Scout Oath

and Scout Law in our daily lives,” said DiSibio.

‘We have a dress code to respect the values of BSA and each other. We wear our uniforms with

EVERY

Troop 99’s weekly meetings are nothing short

DAY

With the original scouts, DiSibio and his

troop wrote their own bi-laws for Troop 99.

by Susan Neuhalfen

He and the scouts decided how they wanted

Their Boy Scout meetings are boy-led, as they should be. The older boys guide the younger and the leaders are there to help every step of the way, without coddling them.

This

troop

runs

like

happens

with

the

well-oiled that

machine,

but

a

right leadership. Troop 99

Scoutmaster Nick DiSibio,

a Navy veteran, was a scout

himself and then a Cub leader

along with his parent, must read, understand and sign those same bi-laws.

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

when his boys were young. He

continued his leadership in Boy

again every Monday starting August 29 from

approached him to start a new troop

6:30 until 8pm at E.P. Rayzor Elementary.

by those laws. Every scout that joins the troop,

In the short time since DiSibio

of impressive. Though they are currently on

a summer break, the troop will begin meeting

to govern the troop and to this day, they abide

Scouts. The Longhorn Council

started Troop 99 they have had 13 scouts earn their Eagle Award, the highest award given in scouting. Very few

complete this task. Those

that do, carry it with them

for the rest of their lives.

Being an Eagle Scout carries a

lot of weight for college and job

applications. Currently Troop 99

that

would expand the BSA reach to Lantana and

has six Life Scouts working on their

Eagle projects. Life Scout is the rank that is earned before Eagle.

As a troop they have won the district trophy

for Camporee. All Boy Scout troops in the Longhorn

District are invited (and most

attend) Camporee, the Boy Scout camping event

featuring several competitions for individuals, patrols and troops. They have also won several

summer camp awards and cooking competitions.

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photos courtesy of BSA Troop 99

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ith the popularity of organized sports at an all-time high, the Boy Scouts organization has suffered in numbers. Many have tried to manage the delicate balance between campouts and ballgames but only some have succeeded.

While some organizations are seeing flat or declining numbers, Lantana’s Troop 99, sponsored by RockPointe Church, is growing by leaps and bounds.

pride and honor.”

a team, and everyone involved, whether adult or scout, leads by example.

“The older guys are big brothers to the younger

ones,” he said of his troop. “They bond through

their teamwork and that’s how we build the unit.”

One of the distinct differences with Troop 99

is that the patrols are not divided by age, rather they are divided amongst the current patrols

already in existence. In other words, a new scout will be assigned to a patrol that already has

members of several different age groups. That means they have older scouts are mentoring the

younger scouts in each patrol. In many troops, scouts stay in the same patrol with scouts their own age, and never go outside that patrol and work with the other scouts. DiSibio likes to shake it up a bit.

“I’ve done it both ways and this way works

better as a whole,” he said of the patrols. “This

way builds unity within the patrol. They are a family within a family.”

DiSibio’s boys are now 20 and 17. His 20 year

old is an Eagle Scout and his 17 year old is a Life

Scout working on his Eagle. Unlike most leaders, DiSibio shows no signs of retiring with his sons.

“What makes me the most proud is to see these

young boys grow into young men with character

and integrity to make ethical and moral choices

to last their life time,” said DiSibio. “The values you practice as a Scout will help you shape a life of virtue and self-reliance.”

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Sidelines

by Steve Gamel

! y n n Joh

THANK YOU,

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hank you, Johnny Manziel. Thank you for allegedly hitting your ex-girlfriend and creating a national court case out of it. Thank you for all the fresh news stories beyond that on your inability to stay clean and sober. Thank you for allowing all your troubles and selfish antics to send your once budding career spiraling out of control before it had a chance to start. Oh, and thank you for being completely unapologetic about any of it.

Thank you for trolling your poor dad on Instagram. The pic of you teasing him by standing on the edge of a cliff only drives home his point that you need to be in jail – if for nothing more than to save your life.

Thank you, Johnny Football, for being a complete loser.

I thank you over and over again because I use all those news stories, all your ridiculous antics, and all your failures as teaching tools for my own kids.

My oldest, Christian, has no desire to play football – at least not yet. He loves baseball, though, and he tells me every day that he’s going to play in the pros someday. I love that about him, and I want him to succeed in every way possible. So as his dad, I stress the importance of being a superstar both on and off the field.

I stress it by what I say, and what I do in my own life every day. I tell him he doesn’t have to be perfect, he just has to be a good person. Other parents out there may disagree with me, but I often look for stories in the media of athletes gone awry – regardless of how big or small the offense – and I share that with my son. I show 60 | LANTANA LIVING | JULY 2016

him how a simple bad decision can ruin your life.

I also share when they own up to their mistakes.

It’s real life examples. I’m confident my son will make the right choices in life. I can only hope, anyway.

To be fair, I never had the skills on the football

field that you have – or had. I’m a nobody, and

maybe my son won’t have the same magic, either. I have shown him your highlights on the football field. I showed him those incredible two seasons at Texas A&M, I showed

him the throw you made against Alabama and I praised all the

You have taken all those hours of me having to search for

crazy runs against SMU

and others that still give

everyone chills.

TEACHABLE MOMENTS and put them all under one search topic: Johnny Manziel.

But I also stress how

you took that, got signed by

the Cleveland Browns, and

did nothing with it. You’re out of

football, Johnny, and now you’re out

of options in life.

How proud you must be, though!

Somehow, you still have more than 1.5 million Twitter followers. And that infamous Instagram pic to your dad garnered a ton

But you, Johnny Manziel, you have given me a true gift. You have taken all those hours of me having to search for teachable moments and put them all under one search topic: Johnny Manziel.

of attention.

I can only hope all those people are following

you to do the same thing for their kids –

how not to live a life like Johnny Manziel.

Thank you, Johnny.

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

Nutrition

Annette,

Dear

How can I protect my family from the sun this summer in a healthy way?

Dear Reader:

S

ummer is a time for fun and sun. In Texas we certainly get a lot of sun. It is strange, however, that most of us are vitamin D deficient and skin cancer is an increasing problem. The irony is we need normal levels of vitamin D to protect ourselves from Skin cancer. It seems eating a diet of processed foods keeps us from getting the nutrients we need to protect our skin. So what can we do to protect ourselves?

DO THIS

• Get at least 10-15 minutes of sun a day • Visit www.ewg.org for a list of sunscreen lotions that are the least toxic.

• Eat greens! All greens but yes especially kale. Studies indicate that eating greens on a daily basis may cut risk of squamous skin cancer by 50% • Eat your lycopene. Watermelon, tomatoes, all red fruit are high in lycopene. Eat a little tomato paste a day for reduced risk.

• Eat Dark chocolate if it is 70% cocoa.

• Drink Tea - polyphenols in tea give great protection from UV rays. Green tea has RGCG which offers even greater protection. Try it with lemon instead of sugar as sugar kills the antioxidant properties.

• Eat Broccoli – Sulphoraphane in broccoli offers great protection. We can never get enough greens but broccoli is truly in a class of its own in this regard.

• Eat foods with Omega 3 fatty acid (fish, nuts, seeds, etc.).

Fatty acids protect us from inflammatory conditions such as Sun burn.

• Make sure your diet includes good quality of saturated fats like grass fed butter and beef • Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant. It is what gives shrimp, crab, and salmon their red color!

• Carrot seed oil has a SPF of 35-0 40, red Raspberry seed oil has SPF of 25-50, mix it with coconut butter which has a SPF of 4 for a natural sun screen.

NOT THIS • Do not spend long extended periods of time in the sun unprotected • Do not eat a processed diet high in processed fats • Do not consume large amounts of sugar • Wear sunscreen that is full of toxins. Visit www.ewg.org for a list of safe sunscreen products.

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

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Guyer High School Student

PERFORMS on BROADWAY

by Susan Neuhalfen

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“The Whole Experience was Surreal As Well as Life Changing,”

uyer

High School incoming

senior John Fredrickson, earned one of the top

honors at the prestigious National High School Musical Theatre

Awards (NHSMTA) on Monday, June 27, being named a finalist for the 2016 Jimmy Award.

Fredrickson was one of just four finalists for the best actor award, called

the Jimmy. The Jimmy Award is named in honor of James M. Nederlander, legendary Broadway theatre owner and producer. Two grand prize winners were selected by a panel of judges with extensive theatre experience, including

Tony-winning producers, casting experts and other industry professionals.

As a result of the honor, John earned a $2,500 scholarship toward his future education from the Barry and Fran Weissler Foundation.

Participants in the NHSMTA were selected from regional competitions

across the country. Fredrickson played Bert in Guyer High School’s Mary Poppins which received 12 nominations for this year’s Dallas Summer Musicals

High School Musical Theatre Awards including Best Actor for Fredrickson.

He was then selected to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre

Awards and received an all-expenses-paid trip to New York, where they spent more than a week in musical workshops before performing on Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

The students sang two prepared songs and participated in a dance call. Based

on the results, they were then split into their two different performing groups to practice with coaches and in workshops. At the end of the week, the students came together to perform the opening and closing numbers on stage.

“The whole experience was surreal as well as life changing,” described

Fredrickson of his adventure on Broadway. “The past ten days have been the best of my life and I will miss it because it was truly wonderful.”

John’s selection marked the second consecutive year a Guyer theatre student

performed in the national competition. In 2015, then-senior Katelyn Cave won the

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The

Guyer

High

School theatre program is no stranger

to award winning performances. Under the leadership

of Director Eleshia Crotwell, Guyer has taken five one act plays to

UIL State, with two plays winning first runner-up, one second runner-up and

one winning the State Technical Award. She has also had two musicals, Cats and Sweeney Todd, go to the Texas State Thespian Festival MainStage. Quilters

was also performed at the Texas State Thespian Festival but in the Alternative Mainstage Space. Guyer’s production of The Dresser was nominated for Best

Play in the Betty Buckley Awards this year for excellence in high school theatre.

It was Guyer High Schools’ Mary Poppins that garnered so much buzz this

year at the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Fredrickson’s win marks the first time since the Dallas awards started five

years ago that the Best Actor has placed as a finalist at NHSMTA. The Dallas

Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards has grown to be the second largest program of its kind in the country.

Crotwell is already prepping for the next musical season as the Guyer Theatre

summer camps begin July 26 and August 1, respectively. They are planning to perform The Little Mermaid for the upcoming season.

photo courtesy of DISD

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