Lantana Living Magazine June 2019

JUNE 21, 2019 - JULY 19, 2019

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GETTING A

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FUN SUMMER DIY BACKYARD

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S o M a k e I t O n e To R e m e m b e r

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ummer is finally here, and I’ve got to tell ya, it’s about time! Not only am I looking forward to things slowing down just a little bit so Scott and I can hang out with the kids more, but I am eagerly awaiting more consistent weather patterns.

Yes, that means the North Texas sun will be beating down on us unmercifully at times, but it also means long days outside by the pool, road trips to wherever our budget will allow, hanging out on the patio grilling steaks and burgers, and ice cream dripping down sticky fingers. I can see and feel all of that right now. Can you?

Good … so let’s make the most of it.

One thing that always works for me is to live in the moment and make the most out of each day of summer that I have.

Here are a few simple tips to make the most out of yours: •

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Have a camp out in the backyard – A friend of mine did this last summer with their little ones, and it wasn’t anything too elaborate. They simply set up shop on the trampoline in their backyard, put out a few citronella candles to repel mosquitoes, and stared into the starry night sky until they drifted off to sleep. Trust me … the kids will love it.

Plan something you’ve never done before – Have a family sit down and choose a few road trips or local activities you’ve never done together before.

Master a new skill or talent – This can be for you or the kids because kids never want to stop trying new things

and adults need to remember they can still learn new tricks at any age.

A friend of mine said he’s going to teach his littlest son how to ride a bike this summer, and another said she will train for a half marathon.

The possibilities are endless.

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Check in on your 2019 goals – June is the midway point of the year, and if you set goals for yourself back in January, it’s time to see where you are at and if you need to play any catchup.

What ideas do you have for this summer?

Sincerely, Kelly Murray

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS The Fitness

ISSUE

Featuring profiles on local fitness and health professionals. Learn the latest trends in getting in shape.

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On the Cover is: The Cloud 9 Salon Team

FEATURED:

GO BIG OR GO HOME

18 EDITORS PICK: Learning Together To Make Life Better

ASK THE EXPERTS

08 Hiking Trails Near You

38 4th of July Recipes

15 Organizing with

10 Inside Community

43 Fitness For Your Smile

21 Gardening with

11 Inside Education

44 Lantana Golf Club Under

Cloud Nine Organizing Complete Solutions

53 Fitness with Jesse James Fit 59 School Days with Valorie McGilvra

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 30 Flower Mound Pharmacy: Making Your Health Their Business

PHOTOS FROM LANTANA 11 Graduation Day Photos 11 Mother’s Day Photos ARTICLES 06 Community Corner www.LantanaLiving.com

12 Wildcats End Spring Practices

New Leadership

on a High Note

46 What Are Your Sleeping Mistakes?

16 Getting a Running Start

48 The Power Women Of Guyer High

22 Foodie Friday DFW with

51 Top 4 Summer Pests

Jay Marks Real Estate

24 Fireworks Safety Tips 26 The Library2Go

Bookmobile Program

54 Independence Day Celebrations 55 What’s Hot This Summer 56 Guyer Spring Sports Wrap Up

29 Anxiety in Teens

57 Pet Adoption of the Month

34 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff

60 Fun Summer DIY

37 Soon-To-Be Seniors

62 4 Questions You Need to Answer

Tracy Murphree

Backyard Games

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COMMUNITY

CORNER

DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CAP SENIOR TAXES

by Dianne Edmondson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 and Bobbie Mitchell, Commissioner, Pct. 3

T

many eligible senior homeowners within our county have not yet filed this request with the Denton Central Appraisal District, including seniors who are new to Texas.

Since 2010, our region has grown more

any higher than the tax bill they received

housing here in Denton County. This has

living in Denton or Lewisville, their entire

If you are 65 or disabled and have not yet requested an exemption, you may do so by visiting www.dentoncad.com or calling the Appraisal District office at 940.349.3800. It’s also important to know that your exemption (not the same as the tax ceiling) can be applied back to the two previous tax years.

than 15 percent, creating a demand for resulted in increased appraisal values, therefore creating rising tax rates for our residents.

This has also put some of our Denton

County seniors in danger of losing the

value in their homes to high tax bills or

drastic deferral options as they budget from month to month to stretch social security checks for food, medical care and taxes.

HOW CAN THE COUNTY HELP? Our concern for these seniors prompted

the Denton County Commissioners Court to offer tax relief through a cap on the

county’s portion of their property taxes.

Though the county’s portion of property tax is the smallest, Commissioners knew that every little bit helps. And, it’s a tax

relief authorized by the Texas Constitution.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO SENIORS?

earlier this year. Furthermore, for seniors property tax bill is now capped. This can never be rescinded.

In preparation for taking this action,

Commissioners researched data from

a number of sources and evaluated it.

Commissioner Dianne Edmondson had

the county’s legal department place the

senior tax ceiling resolution on the Court’s agenda May 7, and the following week on May 14, County Judge Andy Eads again

placed it on the agenda. After discussion and input, Commissioners unanimously

approved this historic measure. If property

values decrease, property taxes for seniors will also decrease. However, those taxes can never increase unless a substantial improvement has occurred to their

property such as adding a pool or an additional room.

THE TAX CAP?

For seniors who currently receive a tax

to Section 1-b(h), Article VIII of the Texas

city through a homestead exemption,

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As always, your Denton County Commissioners’ Court will continue to provide the most services possible for the least amount of tax dollars.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO GET

What this means for homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled according

Finally, seniors and disabled homeowners may make quarterly property tax payments but must request that in writing and must adhere to the fixed quarterly schedule. Some of these instructions may seem confusing so be sure to call the Appraisal District office with any questions. We want everyone eligible to take advantage of this tax relief option.

cap from their school board and/or

no additional filing with the county is

required for the county cap. However,

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hey worked hard (often at more than one job), raised their families, served our country in the military or kept home fires burning, paid their taxes and were law-abiding citizens. They are our moms and dads, our grandparents, our elderly relatives and friends. They are our seniors.

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Fitness Article

HIKING TRAILS Ne ar You H

iking is one of the best ways to get exercise and spend good quality time with family and friends. Neighborhood walking is great but it’s nice to get off the sidewalk from time to time for something a little more off road. There are a tone of hiking trails around your area but here are just a few to try out if you haven’ t already.

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NORTH SHORE TRAIL | 18 Miles

3501 Pavilion Pl. • Grapevine, TX 76051

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This trail traverses the North Shore of Grapevine

This trail isn’t off road hiking but it is great for runners,

including: Rockledge Park, Murrell Park, MADD

strollers and wheelchairs since it is paved and partly a city

Shelter, and Twin Coves Park. This is an old

motocross trail that is used for hiking and mountain

walk. There are numerous street crossings so look before

opposite direction of the suggested trail, so that you

on a leash.

crossing. This trail is also dog friendly as long as they are

biking. We suggest if you are hiking to go in the can see oncoming bikers.

Running | Biking | Family Friendly

Dog Friendly | Kid Friendly | Mountain Biking Hiking | Trail Running

SHORELINE TRAIL LOOP | 2.6 Miles

4500 Sarasota Dr. • The Colony, TX 75056

Stroller/Wheelchair Friendly | Walking | Dog Friendly

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CROSS TIMBERS EQUESTRIAN TRAIL | 6.5 Miles 12434-12498 Dunham Rd. • Roanoke, TX 76262

Connected to Stoneridge Drive Trailhead this lightly

A lightly trafficked trail that features a lake and is rated as

It offers scenic views and dogs are also able to use

and horses. This trail also connects to Knob Hill Trail.

moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips

trafficked loop trail is great for the whole family. this trail but must be kept on leash.

Dog Friendly | Kid Friendly | Mountain Biking Hiking | Trail Running

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304 Swisher Rd. • Lake Dallas, TX 75065 This trail is moderately trafficked and is rated as moderate.

Lake. There are several trailheads for this route,

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DENTON KATY RAIL TRAIL | 8.4 Miles

LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL

LEARNING AREA | 9 trails | About 13 Miles In Total 201 E. Jones St. • Lewisville, TX 75057 (Visitor Center Address)

Within this park are multiple trails for all levels. This is a great place to come and spend the day with family and friends to hike and enjoy nature. Most of the

Horse Friendly | Hiking

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KNOB HILL TRAIL | 10.6 Miles Off of US-377 • Roanoke, TX 76262 Knob Hill Trail is a moderately trafficked loop trail and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This trail connects to Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail.

trails are dog friendly as long as they are on a leash.

Dog Friendly | Kid Friendly | Mountain Biking | Hiking

Dog Friendly | Kid Friendly | Hiking | Canoeing

All information sourced from AllTrails.com

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INSIDE COMMUNITY ROCK FLIGHT CONCERT Thur., July 11 | 7 - 8 pm | Austin St. Plaza 221 North Oak St. • Roanoke, TX 76262

Evenings on Oak Street is a free concert series at the Austin Street Plaza in Roanoke. Come check out the DFW classic rock band Rock Flight July 11th and enjoy a night of free entertainment and cool tunes. To view the lineup for the rest of the summer visit: www.roanoketexas.com/114/Evenings-on-Oak-Street

TO MARS &

BEYOND VBS

Jul. 30 & Aug. 2 | 9am - 12pm | Lantana Community Church 2200 E Jeter Rd. • Bartonville, TX 76226 If you are looking for a fun Vacation Bible School for your kids to attend this summer, sign up for “To Mars and Beyond VBS” at the Lantana Community Church! This VBS is for kids from age 4 through completed 5th. Purchase tickets through the church’s website www.lcfnaz.org/vbs. Tickets are just $25!

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HAWAIIAN FALLS WATERPARK

NOW OPEN!

290 W Byron Nelson Blvd. • Roanoke, TX 76262 The Hawaiian Falls Waterpark Roanoke is officially open for the summer! Come spend your summer having some fun in the sun with family and friends while enjoying the exciting water rides and all that Hawaiian Falls has to offer.

Visit hfalls.com/roanoke.php to view all the options for tickets and season passes.

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INSIDE EDUCATION LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

STUDENT-ATHLETES It was a record-breaking year at Liberty Christian School for student-athletes, as 20% of the senior class received college athletic scholarships and committed to universities across the nation. Congratulations and good luck to all the scholarship recipients!

GUYER

GRADUATION

DAY PHOTOS

25 YEARS OF ARTIST’S GARDEN

Liberty Christian’s Fine Arts Department wrapped up the school year celebrating 25 years of Liberty’s “Artist’s Garden,” an annual production for artists to showcase their talent.

The artists celebrated with 90s-themed performances, as the “Artist’s Garden” was first born in 1994.

GUYER’S AMANDA

photo courtesy of Tim Maletich

MALETICH

Amanda Maletich has capped her time at Guyer achieving the 2019 All-District team in golf, Guyer team MVP, 4-year Varsity letter winner, member of the National Honor’s Society, and 1st Team Texas Academic All-State. Graduating in the top 6% of her class, she will be attending Bowling Green State in the fall on a golf scholarship.

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MOTHER’S

DAY PHOTOS 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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WILDCATS

END SPRING

PRACTICESON A

HIGH NOTE

by Steve Gamel

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t’s only June, but the Guyer football team has a ton of momentum in its corner as coaches and players have

finally turned their attention to the start of fall practices this August.

“I have a lot of confidence where we’re at on a statewide level...”

the Black team’s third touchdown

back in the fold. Spring practices were

the scrimmage.

year thanks to having 17 returning starters carefully designed to get all those key

players back on the field together and

Much of that

is because the

knock off any rust before the summer.

This year’s star-studded cast includes

Wildcats were

running back Kaedric Cobbs, who was

month of spring

down last year while rushing

another impressive

19 touchdowns.

able to cap a quick

nearly impossible to bring

workouts with

for 1,487 yards and

annual scrimmage on May 16. Both the

offense and defense shined, and plenty

of highlight-reel plays were made in what was a 21-7 victory for the Black team.

“I’m really pleased,” Guyer head coach John Walsh told the Denton RecordChronicle immediately following the

game. “I have a lot of confidence where we’re at on a statewide level.

But I’m going to keep most of my comments to myself

— I know we’re going to be pretty dang good and I’m

going to let the boys do the talking as we get rolling.”

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On top of that, sophomore

quarterback Eli Stowers had a breakout season as he

passed for 1,571 yards and

13 touchdowns and rushed

Not to be outdone, the Wildcat defense also looked as good as advertised by combining to force several turnovers

between the Black and Silver squads.

The Wildcats will return

Spring practices were carefully designed to get all those key players back on the field together and knock off any rust before the summer.

for 1,119 more and nine scores.

During the spring game, Stowers was able to connect with several key

“We feel as comfortable as we’ve felt in a long time because of the starters and other players we have coming back...”

with a 20-yard run with 11:49 left in

weapons, including rising

junior Zhighlil McMillan, who is expected to take a lot of

most of their starters, including defensive

tackle Grant Mahon.

Mahon, an Oklahoma State

commit, missed last season with a back injury.

“We feel as comfortable

as we’ve felt in a long time

because of the starters and other players

we have coming back,” Walsh said earlier this spring. “It’s a big senior class and big

junior class, so we are pretty veteran heavy – which is a good place to be. And they’re all in the right spots.”

pressure off start wideout,

Walsh added, “It’s the most depth and the

two catches for 46 yards

My job is to get some teaching in, get

spring game. Cobbs scored

them to the field healthy.”

Seth Meador. McMillan had

most returners we’ve had in a long time.

and two touchdowns in the

them as strong as I can get them, and get

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Organizing :Ask The Expert

How To Use A

TOMATO

TIMER To Get

ORGANIZED

H

ave you heard of the Pomodoro Technique® Pomo-what?

Pomodoro is Italian for tomato.

The Pomodoro Technique® is centered around the idea of using a tomato

timer to get things done. What does that have to do with organizing, you

ask? It’s all about efficiency. It’s a time

management technique that was credited

by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s.

I have tested this technique out

many times and find it to be super

motivating. There’s something about

getting as much done as possible before that timer sounds. Using a timer is a

simple yet effective method you can use to stay on track while working on any big organizing project.

The key is to stay within a couple

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15-25 minutes. Second, you have to STOP at the end of the timer. So simple!

be more likely to finish your project in a timely manner (see what I did there?)

The genius part: you require yourself to take a short break (about 15-20 minutes) after the timer goes off.

You cannot do anything related to the organizing project during the break.

Try not to even think about the organizing project.

I don’t suggest doing more than 4 timed-sessions in a day. If you do more than 4 sessions Cirillo recommends that you take longer breaks in between each timed-session.

Shift your mind to a relaxed state by drinking a cup of tea, doing a few yoga moves, take a shower, walk around the block, or anything else relaxing and nonstrenuous. These breaks will help you tackle the rest of your project with a new, fresh perspective.

After your break, you can set the timer for another 15-25 minutes and get back to organizing. The short bursts of work with systematic breaks keep you from burning out too quickly. Less burn-out means you’ll

Remember, organizing is never a do or die situation. If you don’t get your organizing project done in one day that’s perfectly fine. You can declutter, destress and simplify your life by using short, manageable bursts of time.

Set reasonable goals for yourself and set a timer.

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Fitness Article

Fenix 5 Plus, and the Suunto 9 as just

GETTING A

RUNNING

START

a few of the more advanced GPS watches for runners in 2019.

The Right Shoes

Don’t just purchase any run-of-the-mill tennis shoe – go to a shoe store that

specializes in running shoes, and let the

specialist watch you run or walk. Runners may run on their toes, the outside of the feet, or even their heels. It varies, and

there are shoes designed specifically for

how you run. The right shoe can mean the difference between sore hips and ankles and feeling great. While you’re at it get some good, cushy running socks.

A Good Place To Run Finding a good trail is a great motivator.

Google “running trails near me,” and there will be plenty. You can also look in the

pages of this magazine, as we have put

together a map of nearby trails and other running spots.

Take Your Mind Off It The point of listening to something

by Susan Neuhalfen

R

unning has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it’s hard on the body.

It jars joints and just leaves you feeling achy all day if you don’t do it enough. On the other hand, it’s a very quick way to lose weight and a great motivator. It is also addictive, and once that addiction is discovered by a runner, the euphoria is unmatched.

For those just starting to run, however,

or full marathon. Lucky for you, there are

Luckily thousands of people have taken

beginning runner. Many are free and some

the entire thought can be overwhelming. the time to create the best equipment

available to make learning to run easier than ever.

several apps entitled “Couch to 5k” for the work better than others depending on the

type of phone used. A few recommended include: 5K Runner, C25K, Zombies, Run!

is to take your mind off the run and put it into a positive state. Design a playlist with songs that mimic the beats per

minute (BPM) of the run, or just turn on

Pandora Radio and listen to your favorite tunes. Podcasts and books are available

if you prefer something other than music.

The app Zombies, Run narrates an

adventure story in which the runner

outruns hordes of hungry zombies while collecting things for the mission.

Find A Running Mate To take running in a more social direction,

5K Training, and 5K Run.

there are plenty of running clubs in

transition to running:

GPS Watch - Heart Monitor

Couch To 5K Apps

internet and find one that fits your style.

It’s important to keep an eye on

Here are a few first steps to make that

Signing up for a run is a great way to

your heart rate when you run, which

motivator than a 5K (3.1 miles). Unlike

GPS watch designed specifically for

be a challenge without feeling like you

Apple Watch Series 4, Coros Apex

motivate yourself, and there is no better

is why you should invest in a quality

a 1 mile fun run, it’s just long enough to

runners. Runner’s World lists the

are running forever like a half-marathon

Multisport, Polar Advantage, Garmin

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the area, and most are free. Search the There are plenty of other hacks out

there to make running easier. Start with these basics and then work into exactly

what is needed to make running a great go-to sport that fits your schedule.

Remember, it’s never too late to start a great new habit like running.

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Learning Together

TO MAKE

LIFE BETTER Ascendant Community Education

by Steve Gamel

D

enton resident Holly Roden knew she and her family had something special on their hands when they founded Ascendant Community Education in 2017. After all, their heart was in helping underserved individuals and families, and they felt the best way to do that was by providing learning programs and support to affordable housing residents.

photos courtesy of Ascendant Community Education

photographed above is the ACE Team members.

Big things were coming. But like anything else, Holly felt the program’s growth would be gradual.

To say she was way photographed above is Alec (left) at Youth Tutoring.

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off on her projections is an understatement.

“I went from thinking, ‘Ok, this is going to grow gradually’ to watching it explode,” Holly said with a laugh. She now runs the nonprofit with a team of 25 people, including her husband, Bill, and children, Alec and Rachel. “It’s mindboggling to think about. There’s stuff

“My vision now is that there will be an ACE chapter in every Metropolitan area in the next 10 years.”

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“I know it’s a huge job, but if everyone did something to help, America would be stronger.” happening that I never conceived of three months ago.”

She added, “My vision now is that

there will be an ACE chapter in every

Metropolitan area in the next 10 years.”

She has every reason to believe that.

Through the first quarter of 2019, ACE

has served 2,187 households and 5,767 individuals thanks to its dedicated

staff and growing partnerships with

property managers, local businesses,

large affordable housing management

photographed above is Rachel at Youth Tutoring.

companies, police departments, banks, credit unions, and other financial

institutions. They are projected to reach

31,843 households and 95,530 individuals by year’s end.

Why should Denton County residents care about ACE? While there are organizations that produce educational programs, few have a systematic way of doing the same

thing for affordable

housing communities.

That’s a shame when you consider 42

percent of all Texas

households are at or

below the low-income

range according to the 2018 State of Texas

Low Income Housing

Plan and Annual Report commissioned by the

and other pitfalls.

customizable and meant for kids,

According to an article by CNBC in 2017,

families, and adults.

“In one class where we had a police officer speak to kids, a child ran up to her parent

“In one class where we had a police officer speak to kids, a child ran up to her parent saying, ‘I learned if you hang out with friends who do bad things, you can get in trouble, too,’”

Housing and Community Affairs.

That represents over three million

households, many of which are located closer than you think.

ACE focuses on this demographic by delivering free, onsite educational

who are typically the victims of scams

workshops, classes, etc.) that are

saying, ‘I learned if you

Texas Department of

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programs and services (events,

hang out with friends who do bad things, you can get in trouble, too,’” Alec said.

“The child was excited, and the mother was like, ‘See, I told you that you have to pick your friends wisely.’

It showed the stuff we teach is sinking in.”

Their big initiative

for 2019 is financial literacy and fraud prevention for the elderly and children.

Financial literacy is the ability to

older Americans lose $36.5 billion each year to financial scams and abuse.

ACE programs include teaching about Power of Attorney and Payable on

Death paperwork, choosing the right people to help manage your money, and understanding medicare and

supplemental insurance. They’ve also

brought in speakers from both the Dallas and Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s office, banks, and more.

For children, there are after-school

programs and summer camps that they can rotate through and learn.

For Holly, teaching these programs is worth every minute.

“I’ve been so blessed to have people

around us who are drawn to these efforts,” Holly said. “I know it’s a huge job, but if

everyone did something to help, America

understand financial concepts and make

would be stronger.”

sound decisions. Having this knowledge

If you’d like to learn more about ACE or

is not only vital for our youth but becomes increasingly important for older adults

inquire about becoming a sponsor or

partner, visit www.welcometoACE.org.

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Gardening :Ask The Expert

IT’S GETTING

WARMER...

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

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e’re barely into June, and things are starting to heat up! We’ve had mild temperatures so far, but if you’ve been in North Texas long then you know the 100°F temperatures will show themselves soon enough! We’re going to hit on a few things you should keep in mind as we transition into the summer season.️

IRRIGATION With the average household spending 40% to 50% of its summer water bill on irrigation make sure you’re water-wise.

In our smaller lot communities we see a lot of water runoff / loss, which prevents the water from making it into the ground.

Test your irrigation for leaks, efficiency and adequate coverage. If you see water runoff within a couple of minutes, then its going to be better to set your system up to run shorter times more frequently.

Also, keep in mind that once trees

IRRIGATION

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and shrubs are established they need less water than the turf so adjust your

less and keep things greener in between cuttings. It’s nice to have a tight, low-cut

lawn, but the shorter you go, you expose

more of the base of the grass blades and the higher you run the risk of burning.

MULCHING

controller accordingly.

One of the best ways to grow healthy

CUTTING

It protects the plantings, helps to hold

When it is hotter outside try to keep the

amount you prune off of your shrubs and

lawn to a minimum. Trees and shrubs can react harshly if you cut back too much

when temperatures are hot. On your grass spaces, letting the grass become a little

taller/thicker will help hold moisture at the base of the sod – allowing you to water

CUTTING

plants and conserve water is mulching. moisture closer to the roots, prevents

erosion and suppresses weed growth.

Three inches of mulch is typically

a reasonable amount for this area.

Remember to keep it as even as

possible and do not let it build up

against tree trunks or bases of the plantings themselves.

MULCHING

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Foodie Friday DFW: Z Grill & Tap

Z GRILL

& Tap

This week we got to visit with Shawn and Zara Mash, the three-year owners of Z Grill & Tap, who have recently finished making some fun, new changes to this beloved local hangout spot.

One of the things Z Grill & Tap is probably best known for is its live music. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve or just a normal weekend, the team always has something fun happening. You can find live music Wednesday through Saturday evenings at Z Grill & Tap, and they’ve also recently introduced live jazz music on Sundays.

To better serve their customers, they also just wrapped up remodeling the entire interior of the restaurant. Shawn (an architect by trade) was committed to making the floor plan flow more to allow for more dining space and room for dancing. The interior has new paint, new TVs, and they moved the stage to allow for that extra dining and dancing space. They also added a special VIP section near the dance floor. We’d like to be a VIP!

Shawn and his team also overhauled the equipment and technology in their POS System and the kitchen to allow for better service. Plus, they’re rolling out a new menu featuring gluten-free and vegan options.

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e always love visiting new restaurants in the area, but just as fun is visiting some of our previous Foodie Friday restaurants who have made some big changes!

You’ve probably also noticed their new signage as you’ve driven by. They have incorporated a new look all the way around, but it’s still the same great food and entertainment you’ve come to love!

With all these new changes, one thing has always stayed the same. Shawn and Zara always comment on how grateful they are for their regular customers who call Z Grill & Tap their local spot! And it really is the perfect hangout - it’s open 7 days a week and they offer Happy Hour every day from 3 pm to 7 pm.

So, this weekend, head to Z Grill & Tap for some live music, delicious food, and to check out their new look! Shawn and Zara are so excited to share it with you!

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Fireworks

SAFETY TIPS

by Steve Gamel

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t’s summertime, which means it won’t be very long before we start hearing the welcomed boom of July 4 fireworks displays lighting up the night sky.

Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day, and we wouldn’t have it any other way, right? But whether you are planning on being extremely hands-on with fireworks, or you will be around people who will, it’s important to practice good safety habits.

Each year, fireworks cause on average 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and nearly 17,000 other fires resulting in thousands of injuries – according to the National Fire Protection Association. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 280 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday.

All of these statistics are telling us that no matter how fun they look, all fireworks devices should be handled with extreme caution, and if possible, by professionals who have the training to ensure nothing bad happens. On the right are a few helpful tips on fireworks safety from both the National Council on Fireworks Safety and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

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Never allow young children to handle fireworks

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Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eye wear

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Never light fireworks indoors

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Only use fireworks away from people, houses, and flammable material

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Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting

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Never ignite devices in a container

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Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks

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Soak unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

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Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire

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Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper, because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers

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Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.

Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks

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Never point or throw fireworks at another person

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Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers

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THE LIBRARY2GO BOOKMOBILE PROGRAM

by Steve Gamel

D

eep down, Kelly Born always knew there was a better way to get more books into the hands of children

who, for one reason or another, don’t

have access to them during the summer.

But like all grand ideas, you have to start somewhere.

run all summer, the district has a bus and

“While the bus can hold 2,000 books,

their growing collection of books and,

we are getting closer to that every day.

driver that librarians will use to transport hopefully, reach more children.

A few years ago, Born said several

teachers attended an outside conference

we know we need 5-6,000 books, and

It really has been a huge collaborative effort, and it’s nice to see everything coming together like it has.”

and heard of the bookmobile concept.

As previously mentioned, the bookmobile

Denton Independent School District,

and Born said it took the entire district

consistently show students who do not

each summer to load up their vehicles

it happen.

For Born and other librarians in the

that has meant using their personal time with donated books and distribute them in neighborhoods of higher need.

It hasn’t been an ideal

They eagerly wanted one of their own, banding together to finally make

Born said the bus could hold roughly

2,000 books, which are being

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situation, and there were hiccups along the

way, but the goal has always been the same.

donated by book vendors,

%

OF DENTON ISD STUDENTS

“We just want books in the hands of

children,” Born said.

“All of us as librarians

and teachers recognized

Live outside the city limits and have little to no access to a public library over the summer.

we have all these children

in our schools who don’t have

access to books over the summer.

So some of us have done our own thing.”

That hard work paid off recently when Denton ISD announced the fledgling

initiative was getting a significant upgrade in the form of what is now a district-

parents, book drives,

is the district’s answer to studies that

read during the summer months lose core reading skills and fall behind when they return to school. Conversely, those who

read four to five books over the summer

achieve a positive impact comparable to enrolling in summer school.

and through other

Recent numbers show 43 percent of

the first year, it

city limits and have little to no access

means. During

will operate two days each week

throughout the

summer and will

make two stops in

each high school feeder

zone. Locations could be

anywhere from school parking

lots to nearby churches, parks, and

commercial businesses like Walmart – wherever the district feels will be a natural access point for families.

The hope is that more days of operation and stops will be added each year.

Denton ISD students live outside the to a public library over the summer.

Therefore, they must pay $50 annually to use the Denton Public Library.

Transportation and access to a free

public library can be an obstacle for

these families. The bookmobile provides them with quality reading material

throughout the summer to prevent the loss of reading skills.

“I can’t help but think, ‘What if we had a

bus for each zone someday?’” Born said.

“We have this grand idea, but you have to start somewhere, and this is where we are right now. It’s exciting; that’s for sure.”

wide program called the Library2Go

“People have been donating books out

For information on the bookmobile, visit

which kicked off June 4 and is expected to

quickly this has grown,” Born said.

org/bookmobile/home?authuser=0

Bookmobile. Under this new program,

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Anxiety IN TEENS What’s causing the rise in teenagers with severe anxiety?

by Dr. Rebecca Butler, Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

W

hat’s going on? While we don’t know for sure, there are a number of factors

that could be contributing. In addition to genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events, take the following into consideration:

1. High expectations and pressure to succeed.

Between standardized testing and a culture of achievement.

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2. A world that feels scary and threatening.

We’ve seen an increase in school

shootings, with resultant drills and lockdowns in schools. We’ve seen shootings in public places. There

have been terrorist attacks here in

the U.S. and around the world taking many lives. From just watching or

reading the news, it is reasonable for

anyone to feel afraid in public spaces that previously would have felt safe.

3. Social media.

Today’s children and teens are

constantly connected to social media.

It’s not surprising that their self-

esteem — and worldview — become

connected to responses to social

media posts. It’s hard for them not to compare their life and social

connections to what they see others posting on social media.

Whatever the cause, this rise in anxiety is a real problem for our youth.

Chronic anxiety can lead to serious

mental health problems — depression,

substance use, and even suicide. It can interfere with the ability to focus and

learn, causing school problems that can

have a lifelong impact. It can also lead to physical problems, such as headaches, chronic pain, digestive problems, and heart disease.

WHAT CAN ANYONE WHO ROUTINELY INTERACTS WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS DO?

1. Be aware of the signs of anxiety.

Sometimes children may say that

• Avoiding activities, school, or social interactions

L Re ant sid an en a t

• Dropping grades or school avoidance • Trouble sleeping or concentrating • Substance use or other risky behaviors • Chronic physical complaints, such as fatigue, headaches, or stomachaches.

2. Talk with kids about potential stressors.

Try to see the world the way they do — and help them to keep perspective and find ways to cope.

3. Be mindful of the expectations you set for children and teens.

High expectations can help children reach their potential, but they need to be realistic ones. Not only that, remember that kids need time to relax, play, and be with friends — all of which are crucial for their mental and physical health.

4. Talk with kids about their social media use.

Help them take breaks, and help them think critically and rationally about the effect of social media on their lives.

As parents (or anyone else who interacts with young people), you have a very important role in helping children take on new challenges, build coping strategies, and learn the resiliency skills they need to adapt in the face of adversity.

may not even realize it themselves.

If you are noticing signs of anxiety in your child, or are worried that something you are seeing could be related to anxiety, talk with your pediatrician.

• Changes in behavior,

Resource: Claire McCarthy, MD, FAAP

they are anxious, but other times

it is less clear — especially as they Signs can include:

such as irritability

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Tom Thumb. Dennis, who has built a

reputation for integrity and excellence, has many customers who have been

Making Your

HEALTH

THEIR BUSINESS

and there’s a running joke that a handful of those customers only want to work

with Dennis when they come in. If he’s

busy with someone else, they’ll wait or come back.

Lucky for Dennis, he has surrounded himself with a staff of 16 employees, including five pharmacists, that are

essentially an extension of all the great things that make Dennis – and the

pharmacy as a whole – so special in the

eyes of his customers. In fact, several of

those employees have been by his side for 18 years or longer.

D

ennis Song has been a pharmacist for more than 38 years, which means he can tell you all about the

way things used to be in his profession, when customer service, education, and reliable patient care were the norm everywhere you turned.

Back then, you were more than just a customer, and your local

“When people come here, they pass a

Flower Mound Pharmacy is unique

said. “We must make it worth their while

prescriptions with vitamins, herbs,

million pharmacies on the way,” Dennis and make it personal. People can get

and natural medicines. They are also

effective, you must develop relationships.”

everything from diet and nutrition

prescriptions filled anywhere. But to be In a world where big-box pharmacies

are popping up on every street corner,

and customers can sometimes

pharmacy did more than

feel like a number, it’s nice

just fill prescriptions.

to have a hometown

They knew you, your

pharmacy that places

spouse, and your

so much importance

kids, and they were

on intimately knowing

acutely aware of

everyone who

what medicines you

walks through the

were on and whether or not they were

improving your overall health. If something needed to change,

Photographed above is Dennis Song

your pharmacist had

programs and health screenings to specialty foods, lifestyle education,

and prescription delivery. And that’s just for starters.

You simply can’t find that type of personal care and longevity anymore. Couple that

with this pharmacy’s comprehensive list of services, and it’s a wonder why residents of Denton County would choose to go anywhere else.

door. Even first-time

“Pharmacy is personal. It’s important to

passing through town feel

about our customers and are outcomes

cared for.

here, our goal is that you know a little

Flower Mound Pharmacy,

especially true with the medicines you

people. The bottom line is that we care

like they were genuinely

driven,” Dennis said. “When you leave

Lewisville and Flower Mound areas for

Dennis says his goal has always been

more than 21 years at their location at

Mound Pharmacy, they never left.

Dennis was the pharmacy manager at

to bring those days back. But at Flower

a compounding pharmacy and offer

customers or visitors

a Health Mart Pharmacy, has served the

the answer.

in that they integrate conventional

more than when you came in. This is are taking.”

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by Steve Gamel

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visiting him since the Tom Thumb days,

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Pictured above starting from the left is Nathan Dean, Kim and Christopher Skidmore.

Pictured below starting from the left is Christopher and Kim Skidmore of Cloud 9 Salon and Marty of Marty B’s.

BIG

GO

OR GO HOME Cloud 9 Salon & Spa Is On Another Level

by Steve Gamel

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im Cloud Skidmore couldn’t tell you how or why the thought popped into her head. It was a

weekend evening, and she and husband, Christopher, were enjoying a dinner date at Marty B’s in Bartonville – talking about

everything except work. But once they hit the parking lot, it hit her.

“I see this piece of land next to Marty B’s.

I turned to Christopher and said, ‘Wouldn’t

service experienced throughout the

consideration, we felt moving west was

And if that weren’t enough, Cloud 9 has

When Kim and Christopher first looked

entire salon.

endeared itself as the perfect community partner with Cloud 9 Charities, which

holds events that raise money for Bedtime Rescue, a homeless program that houses our community’s homeless.

the best option for everyone.”

into that piece of land, the owner said it

wasn’t for sale. But after a few months of

looking around for something else, those owners changed their mind and entered into negotiations. Kim and Nathan can’t

With that being said, it’s difficult not

help but laugh as renderings for the salon

to get wrapped up in the excitement of

get bigger and more detailed as they

the move.

continue hashing out ideas and options.

Cloud 9 Salon & Spa. “But then he says,

“Nothing is changing with our services …

The existing space is 8,200 square

That was in July. Kim not only took

drew the entire interior of the salon,

Scott Arbuckle of GHA Architects is

him and have that support. It’s a family

incorporate a healthy mix of traditional

incredibly excited.”

stylists and guests. The entire facility has a

it be cool to move the salon out here?’ It was a random thing,” said Kim, owner of Sponsored Content

‘Well, why don’t you?’”

Christopher up on his suggestion,

but she is now less than a year away from catapulting what is already the

most popular salon and spa in Denton

County – complete with every beautifying photography by Your Candid Memories (YourCandidMemories.com)

and relaxing service under the sun –

to another level with the grand opening of the new location.

By the time Lantana Living magazine

caught up with Kim in early May, she had

it just gets better,” Kim said. “Christopher

feet. The new one being designed by

and it’s been fun to bounce ideas off

approximately 10,000 square feet and will

deal, and our entire team knows and is

open stations and private rooms for their

Kim’s son, Nathan Dean, manages and

partners in the day-to-day operations of the salon and couldn’t agree more.

“We are going to be the new thing in town again,” he said.

purchased the piece of land, which sits

The move makes sense for a variety of

miles west of her current salon on FM 407.

Road sits back a bit from the road and

in a prime spot near Marty B’s roughly six

reasons. The current salon at 1651 Justin

The plan is to break ground in August or

has slowly become hidden by other

September, and while they continue to

go over artist renderings to fine-tune the ultimate experience, she wants to make

sure everyone knows the existing salon is business as usual.

That’s good news for Cloud 9 clients, who for 28 years have turned to Kim’s team for everything from color and innovative cuts

with the same commitment to customer

“We asked our team what they would

do differently,” Kim said. “From lighting to the layout of stations, private rooms,

positioning, and size, we considered it all.

We’ve tried to think of everything.”

area that is expected to see a dramatic

bakery called Cowboy Coffee.

portion of the space for a coffee shop and

influx of residential and commercial

“To have this opportunity to go play

properties over the next few years.

Cloud 9 will also be a stone’s throw from

Marty B’s, a wildly popular spot for families, residents, and visitors to hang out.

the value there, what the move will

another world. It’s quiet and soothing but

for a quieter feel.

property, granting instant visibility in an

blading, and massages. The atmosphere upstairs in the spa, it’s as if you’ve entered

cleaner design, and more soundproofing

On top of that, Marty B’s has leased a

“We did so many studies – what’s coming

downstairs is upbeat and friendly, and

area for employees, bigger office space, a

businesses. The new location is frontage

to special occasion styles, nails, waxing, all facial services, lash extensions, brow

modern look with better lighting, a patio

in terms of homes, the value here versus

mean for our girls who are building their

with Marty is incredible,” Nathan said.

“Everything he touches turns to gold, and he’s a great guy. From the moment we

decided to do this, it’s incredible to see how it’s all fallen into place.”

Proving once again that Cloud 9 will always be on another level.

businesses, and the fact that most of our

“If you’re going to do something, do it

Kim said. “Taking all that and more into

have fun with it!”

clients are already out that direction,”

right,” Kim said. “Don’t mess around, and

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SHERIFF ’S

CORNER with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Training Unit falls under the Support Services Division. It is under the command of Captain Kelly Fair and is composed of one Lieutenant, one Sergeant/Training Coordinator, one Range Master, and a Training Deputy.

The Training Unit is responsible for the career development of officers by finding or providing specialized courses appropriate to their assignment areas. The Training Unit also manages the Denton County Sheriff’s Firearms Range and keeps records of firearms qualifications.

The Training Coordinator will monitor transcripts to ensure the availability of certification/re-certification classes to keep officers current in CPR, Impact Weapons, TASER, Firearms, etc. The Training Coordinator also ensures compliance of agency members with rules established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as to hours required and courses required to maintain a peace officer license, jailer license, or tele-communicator license.

Interns from Colleges and Universities are under the purview of Training.

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2018 Major Accomplishments •

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Training Department taught a total of 25,066 contact hours of onsite training, which accounts for more than 50 TCOLE accredited classes.

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Ninety-three students attend the Denton County Sheriff’s County Corrections Academy, which includes students from the Collin, Wise, Montague, and Lewisville police departments.

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SOON-TO-BE

SENIORS Here’s What You Should BE DOING THIS SUMMER

by Steve Gamel

W

e totally get it. You’ve got one more summer before your senior year of high school,

and the last thing you want to be thinking about is more school. Now should be the

time to goof off with friends, go on family

vacations, lay out by the pool, take in a few movies, and yes, maybe squeeze in an allnight binge of Fortnite when the parental units aren’t looking.

You can do all of this, but there also

For example, if you wanted to

up to your college applications. It may

home, UNT is a perfect option and

getting a summer job will give you

Journalism. If you want to go far, Emerson

College Essays Are Critical

on most polls. A quick Google search or

The truth is, you won’t really know what

be a journalist and not be too far from is home to the Mayborn School of

College in Massachusetts is ranked No. 1

in-person campus tour may reveal options you’ve never considered.

Search For Scholarships, Financial Aid

must be some balance. The summer

Not everyone can pay for college out

opportunities to stand out in the college

in the classroom, you may be eligible

in a row, so you’re ahead of the game

apply early and often. There are also

before your senior year is one of your last

of pocket, and if you’re a smarty pants

admissions process and get all your ducks

for a handful of scholarships if you

when August rolls around.

We’re not trying to lecture you, but here

opportunities with a local Chamber of

Commerce or community organization

are just a few productive activities you

like Rotary International where you can

should add to your summer to-do list:

be offered scholarships.

Narrow Down Your College List And

Build Your College Resume

Potential Major

With this tip, think summer internships,

The list of colleges and universities you

volunteer work and community service,

overwhelming, so start by deciding how

College admissions officials want to

what areas of study you want to focus on.

you, and these are just a few ways to beef

can attend in the United States alone is

and summer classes for college credit.

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know anything and everything about

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not be high on your to-do list, but even real-world experience.

the essay topic is on most applications until you officially apply. Now is your chance to start brainstorming ideas

ahead of time and even think of defining moments in your life that have molded you into the person you are today or

shaped your decision on what you want to do for a living. All of these could be great fodder for a potential essay.

How you score on your essay is critical to not only earning a spot in many

major universities but also stand out amid a sea of qualified applicants.

Prepare For Standardized Tests Summer is a great chance to take practice

SAT or ACT exams if you haven’t taken the real thing yet or weren’t too happy with

your previous score and want to try again.

This doesn’t mean you have to study all

day, every day … but every little bit helps down the road.

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ANGEL FOOD CAKE

RECIPE

•

1 cup fresh raspberries

•

1 jar of cream cheese icing

•

1 cup fresh blueberries

•

1 tsp sugar or splenda

•

1 cup fresh strawberries

•

bakery bought angel food cake Directions

Place angel food cake on an July 4th decorative plate.

Smooth cream cheese icing over the top of cake. Combine raspberries, strawberries and blueberries in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar/splenda; toss gently. Add fresh raspberries, strawberries and blueberries and top cake with berry mixture. Chill and serve when ready.

4th of July BERRY SALAD

RECIPE • 6 cups mixed baby greens • Cup fresh blueberries • Cup fresh raspberries • Cup fresh strawberries • ¼ cup walnuts • ½ cup Gorgonzola cheese • Dressing of choice Directions

Combine all ingredients above and serve with dressing.

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Fitness

Smile

FOR

YOUR

by Dr. Matt Artho

I

was swapping workout routines with a friend when he mentioned his latest exercise attempt. “I went to the gym and tried their new machine,” he said. “I had to quit around an hour or so after getting sick. It does everything, though: Snickers, Kit Kats, Milky Ways…”

Certainly, this is not the best confession to make to a dentist, not to mention his fitness regime in-general is questionable.

However, there are a few points of guidance that go along with your workout routine that also relate to your dental health.

Another dental recommendation to follow during workout periods is to avoid sugary sport drinks. Frequent and consistent use of sugar-filled and acidic energy drinks can result in tooth decay. For kids, especially, it is recommended

Certain custom mouth guards can be fabricated based on specific sports, even small, non-detectable guards that can be worn when running or golfing.

Here are few items of advice.

One dental anomaly that is commonly observed as a result of certain fitness routines is tooth wear.

Consistent clenching of the teeth while working out, or teeth chattering during running or during cardio sessions can result in excessive tooth wear, facial muscle pain, or even symptoms of TMJ. A preventative measure to avoid this trauma is simply wearing a mouth guard. Certain custom mouth guards can be fabricated based on specific sports, even small, non-detectable guards that can be worn when running or golfing.

to avoid sport drinks unless they are engaged in high-intensity workouts for over an hour. Some safer alternatives include coconut water, fat-free chocolate milk, or just plain water.

Of course, when it comes

to fitness and overall health, making your dental visits a routine is also very important. Studies show that oral health is related to certain diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and

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Lantana Golf Club

UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP

by Steve Gamel

A

rcis Golf, the premier operator of public and private golf clubs in the United States, announced in

April that it had purchased Austin-based Dominion Golf Group’s portfolio of clubs, including Lantana Golf Club.

golf facilities in the United States, with a

presence of 14 states from coast to coast.

“For the past 14 years, our team has

pursued excellence and quality for these five clubs,” said Steven Held, President

and CEO of Dominion Golf Group in the

Lantana opened in 2002, transitioned to a private club in 2009, and has since become one of the top 18-hole

press release. “I am confident that our

clubs will continue to thrive and that our members and their families will enjoy

Arcis Golf’s ownership

championship courses in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Other clubs involved in the transaction include Onion Creek Club, River Place Country Club, and Twin Creeks Country Club in Austin. The

“I am confident that our clubs will continue to thrive and that our members and their families will enjoy Arcis Golf’s ownership and operation.”

Dominion Country Club in San Antonio was also included.

Per a company press release, the

and operation.”

has invested more than $60 million in

upgrades, amenities, personnel, training, and systems to maximize the growth and future success of its collection of private,

resort, and daily-fee clubs throughout the United States.

The company is on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private

for building a best-in-

Of The Year® in the hospitality category

that is reinventing

“The addition of Dominion’s distinctive

Arcis Golf is known

was recognized by EY as the Entrepreneur

class leadership team

for the Southwest region.

the modern club

experience, making it

more relevant to the lifestyles of today’s

consumer by customizing amenities and

programs based on what its contemporary

Golf 18 clubs in Texas, making it the

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During the past four years, Arcis Golf

companies. In 2018, CEO Blake Walker

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the appeal for members and guests.

Per the press release,

purchase closed April 23 and gives Arcis second-largest owner and operator of

and programming to further broaden

enhancing service levels, amenities,

and well-respected portfolio of private clubs aligns well with our strategy of

owning and operating the preeminent

properties within each of our respective hub or expansion markets,” Walker

said in the press release. “These clubs

further differentiate our carefully curated collection of lifestyle properties.”

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WHAT ARE YOUR Sleeping Mistakes?

Here are some of the most common mistakes people make before bedtime:

DRINKING OR HAVING A NIGHTCAP: Alcohol can help you fall asleep but it also affects how you sleep. When you go to bed tipsy or drunk it can cause you to have slower sleep patterns, interrupt your circadian rhythm (which can block your REM sleep), have aggressive breathing, and have your sleep interrupted by the need to go to the bathroom. This will lead you to have an unrestful sleep.

BEING NEGATIVE: Being stressed, thinking about what happened during the day or planning the next day makes it hard for you to sleep. Your body cannot relax and your heart rate and blood pressure become elevated. Try meditating, doing yoga or doing something relaxing before bed to help you go to sleep.

HITTING THE SNOOZE BUTTON: We all have woken up to the alarm and hit the snooze button and said, “Just 5 more minutes.”

Well it turns out that it’s not the best for us. When you hit that snooze button and go back to sleep you start your sleep cycle again, which means when you do get up you have not finished a sleep cycle making you more tired than if you had gotten up without pressing the snooze button.

HAVING THE TEMPERATURE TOO HOT: Your body temperature has a cycle and towards bedtime your body temperature gets cooler, which affects your blood vessels. When the temperature in the room is too hot it prevent your body temperature from lowering which means your blood vessels are enlarged and you lose more heat. So when heading to bed put the temperature somewhere in the 60s.

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USING TECHNOLOGY: When we use a device that produces light it tricks our body into thinking that the light is coming from the sun. The body thinking it’s sunny signals to stay awake, stopping the production of melatonin, which is what helps us go to sleep. So instead of scrolling through social media, watching a video or playing a game, try reading a book before going to bed.

HAVING CAFFEINE: Caffeinated items such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate are great for when you wake up because the caffeine blocks the sleepinducing chemicals in your brain. Once the caffeine takes effect, it takes about 6 hours for half of the caffeine to leave your body. This means it would be best not to have that cup of coffee in the afternoon, because it will keep you up at bedtime.

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THE

POWER WOMEN

by Barbara-Scott Kolb

The women include Kaitlin Koralewski, Ashlyn Clark, Jessica Gamsjager, Cassidy Jester, Madison Miller, and Aris Quiroz.

These young ladies have different branches of the military they are going to

pursue, but each is confident Guyer’s Air

Force Junior ROTC program has prepared them for this next chapter in their training – especially after being taught under Colonel Lieutenant Blake Fentress.

“Colonel Fentress has been one of my

best mentors,” Jessica Gamsjager said.

“He took me under his wing, teaching me everything about the service academies; I couldn’t be more prepared now.”

Aris stated, “Fentress has been an amazing mentor and role model; because of his guidance, I have grown immensely.”

The knowledge he imparted, coupled with the intensity of the program, has propelled this group of women to a very rare and phenomenal level of achievement in the military field.

Kaitlin has received the Falcon Foundation Scholarship. The cadets who receive this scholarship show tremendous potential to succeed in the United States Air Force Academy. Kaitlin plans on training to pursue her dream of flying military aircraft at the New Mexico Military Institution and intends on eventually joining the USAFA. The value of her education she will be granted totals $435,000.

Both Jessica and Cassidy have earned a $265,000 education to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Jessica attributes her desire to serve in the military to her faith, stating, “If God stepped down from his throne and was a servant to those around him, I can give up a little bit of my life, if not all of it, to serve and be a servant leader.”

Jessica will be majoring in Marine Engineering Systems.

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ix Guyer High School students made school history this year by netting roughly $1.4 million in Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarships. Their passion for serving in the United States Military is not the only thing shared among this group of ROTC scholarship recipients — these students are all women.

The next recipient comes from a long

line of military members. Madison has

been granted a roughly $105,000 Army ROTC scholarship to her dream school,

Texas A&M, where she will be majoring in Nursing. Her goal is to become an Army Flight Nurse.

Meanwhile, the dreaded P.E. class is

what drove Ashlyn to Guyer’s JROTC; she was willing to do anything to get out of gym class. But after time

immersed in the program, Ashlyn

grew to love being apart of the corps.

She was granted a $200,000 Type II Air Force ROTC Scholarship and will be

pursuing a degree in Bioenvironmental Engineering to protect military airmen from harmful environmental hazards.

Aris also earned an Air Force ROTC

Scholarship worth $98,000. Her goal is to become a Weapons System Officer.

She stated, “I have been able to see how well I fit into the military lifestyle; my

end goal is to be career military, which includes over 20 years of service.”

These six intelligent, talented women

have taken on an incredible challenge to protect and serve America.

Colonel Fentress could not be more proud of his students.

“All of these kids supported each other through high school to work hard and set lofty goals,” he said.

“Now all six of them are amazingly well

prepared for the science and engineering careers they are pursuing.”

Each of them is exemplifying the strength and brilliance of military women. As

Colonel Fentress so eloquently stated,

“This was definitely a “Go Girl” year for Guyer High, and these well-rounded

ladies are exactly who we want as role model leaders in the Department of Defense.”

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TOP 4

SUMMER

PESTS

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by Barbara-Scott Kolb

ummer is here, which means pests are back on the prowl. After trying to survive the winter, bugs are now searching for any hot, muggy environment to find food.

Here is a list of the most prevalent summer insects and a few tips on how to get rid these unwanted house guests.

Mosquitoes

Ticks

Mosquitoes might rank number one on the list of annoying summer insects, and leaving you covered in red bumps that itch incessantly is not the only damage they do. Mosquitoes also often carry dangerous diseases that, when transmitted, can cause extreme illness for humans — diseases such as West Nile Virus, dengue, and malaria to name of a few.

These parasites are as dangerous to us as they are to our animals. Three serious diseases ticks are known to spread are Rocky Mountain Tick Fever, Malaria, and Lyme Disease.

Mosquitoes thrive where there is water because that is normally where reproduction occurs. Eliminating as much standing water as possible surrounding your residence can help reduce the number of these nuisances. This strategy paired with natural mosquito repellents and mosquito nets should be effective. www.LantanaLiving.com

There are a few tick repellents, but a good way to assure you don’t come in contact with a tick is to wear proper clothing when you have a feeling you might be wandering into their territory.

Ticks typically attack at your ankles — wearing tight, long socks can give you peace of mind when you’re out trekking through nature. Always inspect yourself and your animals once returning indoors.

Snakes Insects are not the only pests that emerge this time of year. There is a reason Texans use the phrase “snake summer.”

Snakes are usually hibernating during the winter, so when spring and summer begin, they make their reappearance.

You especially must be aware if there are poisonous ones wandering around on your property. Most poisonous snakes have pupils like slits with triangular shaped heads, whereas non-poisonous snakes have round-shaped pupils.

Securing all entryways, keeping food indoors, maintaining your lawn, and possibly installing a fence are all ways to protect your home from snakes. Always be aware when walking around your property during this time.

Termites Termites are extremely destructive pests.

They hibernate underground during the winter, and when summer begins, they are ready to dig out of their winter home and scavenge for food. That food being your humble abode, as they feed on wood.

To prepare for their possible arrival, it is important to have your home periodically inspected. Once they have begun feeding on the wood structure of your home, it is costly and extremely inconvenient to have them removed.

Despite the presence of all these creatures, summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors. Just do yourself a favor and take the proper precautions against these pests.

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Fitness :Ask The Expert

LOOK YOUR BEST forSummer

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ith vacation and beach days quickly approaching, most of us are now thinking about looking our best while dressed in our finest. Too bad that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix.

However…I do have an extremely effective 2-step method for losing belly fat faster than ever, and I’d like to share it with you today so that you can utilize it to look and feel your best this summer.

This step requires zero extra effort on your part! In fact all you have to do is NOT do something that you’re currently doing! Stop consuming refined sugar, in all its forms. This means no sodas, no desserts, no packaged snacks, no candy, no mocha lattes, NO SUGAR AT ALL! When you stop to evaluate your diet, it may be shocking to find out how much refined sugar has crept in. Nothing will contribute to fat gains as swiftly as consuming sugar, so it makes sense that cutting sugar out is the top must-do for shedding those unwanted pounds.

It’s not necessary, or beneficial, to starve yourself during this time of rapid fat loss – you should fill in your diet with lean meats, vegetables, nuts and seeds as you cut out the refined sugar. Keep your metabolism high by fueling up on high protein, high fiber, low carb, and zero sugar foods whenever hunger strikes.

Here’s the step that requires some effort, but trust me when I say it’s worth it.

You crank up the intensity of your workouts to a whole new level.

Most people take exercise on with the slow and steady mentality – moving, pushing and pulling as little as possible while still “getting the job done”.

I’ve got some news for you…if you still have belly fat to lose then the job isn’t getting done.

If you can comfortably hold a conversation, hardly break a sweat, or feel the same when it’s over as you did when it began, then you’re simply not pushing yourself hard enough while you exercise.

Increasing the intensity of your workouts requires focused intent. You must go into the session with the goal of pushing your body to the limit. Remember, it’s a contained time frame that will be over shortly, so bear down and deal with the discomfort. With practice you will learn to embrace the burn.

The safest and most effective way to crank up the intensity and effectiveness of your exercise time is to work with a qualified fitness professional, such as the team at Jesse James Fit and Outlaw FitCamp. We would love to hear from you!

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E N D C N E E P D E A D Y N I

Celebrations

by Barbara-Scott Kolb

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he Fourth of July is a time to gather with friends and family in commemoration of America’s birthday and remember how lucky we are to live in this great nation!

If you haven’t decided on the right place to celebrate this year, here are a few ideas!

INDEPENDENCE FEST

1201 Duncan Ln. • Flower Mound, TX 75028 The Town of Flower Mound’s 2019 Independence Fest is here! Gates will open at 5 pm.

Bands Breaking Southwest and Le Freak will open the night and multi-platinum artist Bret Michael will headline. Come celebrate the Fourth with a night of music at Flower Mound’s Bakersfield Park. Free admission. For more info visit www.flower-mound.com/731/Independence-Fest

ROANOKE “3RD OF JULY” CELEBRATION 201 Park Dr. • Roanoke, TX 76262

If you’re itching to start celebrating the Fourth, Roanoke is hosting its annual 3rd of July Independence Day Celebration at the Roanoke Community Park. The night will include bounce houses, a rock-climbing wall, food, fireworks, and more! The fun starts at 6 pm!

For more info go to www.roanoketexas.com/250/Roanokes-3rd-of-July

TROPHY CLUB’S FOURTH OF JULY 2775 Bobcat Blvd. • Trophy Club, TX 76262

Trophy Club goes all out for their Fourth of July Celebration! The day will begin at 7:15 am with a 5K run and Fun Run at Byron Nelson High School. The Parade of Patriots will commence at 9:30 am. And the day of patriotism will conclude with a Firework Show from 6-10 pm. For more info visit the Fourth of July Trophy Club Facebook page.

ROBSON RANCH TEXAS PARADE 9501 Ed Robson Blvd. • Denton, TX 76207

Come spend your Fourth of July in style at Robson Ranch’s community parade at 9am, a fly-over at the clubhouse at 9:15 am and a variety of model village activities from 10 am - 2 pm.

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WHAT’S HOT THIS I

t’s summer time! That time of the year when the temperature rises and everyone goes on wonderful adventures. With this, comes time for a change in the wardrobe. With the help of Megan’s Lifestyle Boutique, Here are six looks that are in style and will keep you looking good all summer long.

OVERALLS

Overalls are a fun and cute look.

You can wear them with the classic white shirt or add a pop of color.

TIE-DYE

It’s back again. Tie-Dye is a great way for one to add some color and a fun pattern.

BIG HOOP EARRINGS

If you are looking to make a statement with your outfit big hoop earrings are the way to go.

SNEAKERS

A sneaker with a little bit of a pattern or an interesting color can add the right touch to your look.

FLARED JEANS

Flared jeans are great for any body type. They can add curves and make your legs look longer.

GRAPHIC TEES

Just put on your favorite tee with some cute bottoms and accessories and you are good to go.

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GUYER

SPRING SPORTS

WRAP UP

by Steve Gamel

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nother great school year has come and gone, and the Guyer Wildcats athletic program as a whole

cobbled together an impressive athletic performance during that time. From the football and volleyball teams kicking

things off in the fall with their respective

trips to the playoffs to the boys basketball team narrowly missing out on a trip to the

Junior College.

Volleyball trio commits to college programs

Seniors Rachel Tullos and Shea Slusser and sophomore Brooke Slusser

sophomore Eli Stowers, who doubles as

next level. Tullos flipped her commitment

the football season, won the high jump

signed a National Letter of Intent to in

continuing their volleyball careers at the

the Wildcats’ starting quarterback during

from Arkansas State, where she had

with a leap of 6 feet, 10 inches to claim his own state title. Stowers is Guyer’s second male state title winner in track. In 2016, Ethan Toy won the long jump.

February, to the University of Houston.

Tullos had 371 kills, 181 blocks, 146 digs, and 16 aces in her final season at Guyer,

which won 30 games and lost to eventual

Class 6A champion, Flower Mound, in the first round. Meanwhile, Shea Slusser is on

her way to St. Mary’s despite breaking her

winter turned to spring, and we saw the

wrist early in her senior season. Her sister,

girls soccer team find success before

school year drew to a close.

earned a scholarship to play for Paris

second gold medal. Not to be outdone,

the Wildcats were fun to watch. Then

Below are a few storylines to know as the

baseball field. In April, the senior pitcher

announced in April that they would be

loss to Duncanville in the regional final,

out the school year.

stop him from becoming a star on the

run in a blistering time of 4:48.37 for her

state tournament with a gut-wrenching

things really kicked into high gear to close

born without a right hand, but that didn’t

Guyer softball makes another deep run Guyer softball coach Keith Medford

has built his program into a traditional

playoff power, and this season was proof of that. The Lady Wildcats advanced to

Brooke, also announced her commitment

to Alabama. Brooke is already considered

one of the top recruits in the class of 2021 and will head into her junior year as a

two-year starter. She had 263 digs and 512 assists last year.

the third round of the Class 6A playoffs

for the second year in a row, where they

eventually lost to district rival Haslet Eaton, 14-4 in five innings. The Lady Wildcats Wildcats win three gold medals at state track meet

Why go for one gold medal when you

finished the year 26-9, beating Marcus

and Mansfield Lake Ridge in the first two rounds to set up the match with Eaton.

Trio of Lady Wildcats earn All-Region honors in soccer

can win three? That must have been what

Olivia Ramirez, Ashley Carter, and Taylor

month when a trio of superstars took

honors from the Texas Association of

the Guyer Wildcats were thinking last

Hunter all earned first-team All-Region

home gold medals at the UIL state track

Soccer Coaches. The trio was instrumental

meet in Austin. Brynn Brown won the

3,200-meter run – and broke the state record in the process – with a time of

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Baseball: Sampson earns

long-awaited scholarship Guyer baseball standout Ty Sampson was

in helping lift the Guyer girls soccer team

to the second round of the playoffs, where

they ultimately lost to Richardson Pearce in a tight 3-2 finish.

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Family

School Days :Ask The Expert

F

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It Starts At The Dinner Table

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by Valorie McGilvra, Teacher and Life Coach-ADHD/Parenting

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hen you ask your kids what they want for dinner, do they say?

A. A favorite home-cooked meal B. Chick-fil-A, Panda C. Order pizza

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summer. We do have family dinners, but

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My childhood memories of setting

the table and helping prepare meals with mom.

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It is becoming a fortune to eat out.

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Healthy-Home-cooked meals are

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Time- between baseball and my

husband’s work schedule this always puts a wrench in our dinner plans.

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Planning-I start with good intentions, then I drop the ball. All it takes is a

few days of unplanned dinner, and my car’s GPS takes over, and I am ordering a #5 combo!

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Routine-Once again this skill

comes from the part of your brain that controls Executive Function, so I struggle with this as well.

Once you identify why your goal is

important and what obstacles you’ve

encountered, then you are ready to write your new goal and plan of action.

going to be healthier, and you can

Step 1: Write your goal. I want to have

Doctors attribute many diseases

sure your goals are clear and reachable,

control what is going into your food.

family dinner three days a week. To make

to diet.

each one should be:

It is really the only time to sit with

• Specific (simple, sensible, significant).

everyone and connect.

• Measurable (meaningful, motivating).

Teaching your child how to cook,

• Achievable (agreed, attainable).

table etiquette, measurements,

timing, learning what ingredients to

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• I want to use our money wisely.

Step 3: What are the possible obstacles, and how will you overcome them?

• Action: Make a menu and a grocery list in advance.

change in my family’s life, and here’s how

a family dinner is important to me.

• I want my family to eat healthily.

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been successful.

to “coach” myself to make this important

First, I wrote down the reasons why having

• I want to have a regular family time that will help foster strong, healthy relationships with my family.

• Lack of Planning/Preparation: I wait until I’m driving home to plan dinner.

they are far and few between. I decided

I did it.

share with family.

Step 2: Identify the reasons why your new goal is important to you and list the reasons why you want the change.

Next, I wrote down why I haven’t

My boys will choose B or C more often

than not. I want to change all of that this

Communicate with people,

limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).

• Relevant (reasonable, realistic, and resourced, results-based).

• Time-bound (time-based, time-

• Extracurricular Activities: Baseball, soccer, music lessons, etc.

Honor the day and time I set for our family dinners. Be prepared for life’s events to happen and set another day, so you still get in your minimum weekly family dinners.

Step 4: I now have a doable plan.

I will have three family dinners per week.

I will choose three dinners and have them prepped ahead of time on Sunday. If we miss a day, I will go back and figure out why it didn’t happen and readjust the day or time.

Want to join me? Give it a try and let me know how it goes. I’d love to hear from you. Val@ADDitudeCoaching.com.

Quick Tip: Try playing some family conversational games at the table to keep it lively. We play guess the capital, and famous people named George…

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Summer DIY BACKYARD Yo u

S h o u l d

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D o i n g

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by Steve Gamel

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ummer is here, and while many people are planning their next vacation getaway with family and friends, there are those of us who are perfectly content doing something more local. Well, what’s more local and fun than your own backyard?

This is the time of year when we all get outside and hang out by the pool while dad fires up the grill, and there are plenty of traditional backyard games like cornhole, lawn darts, croquet, bocce ball, or even dodgeball to keep us busy for hours. Here are a few do-it-yourself game ideas that will take your next backyard outing from ordinary to larger than life.

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30 Dunk Bucket Think of the dunk tanks at carnivals where you throw a ball to hit a target that releases a switch that drops one hopeless soul into the water. You may not have access to a tank, but all you have to do here is attach a wood base to a nearby tree or shed wall that can hold a fivegallon bucket.

20 10 Bean Bag Ladder Toss Talk about thinking outside the box.

DUNK BUCKET

INSTRUCTIONS Take some wood and cut out a target

Grab your basic ladder from the shed and

Lawn Twister This is probably one of the easiest, and most fun games on the planet to do in your backyard. Use circular stencils and

spray paint to turn a section of your lawn into a makeshift game board.

use pieces of paper or sturdy notecards to write point totals for each rung of the ladder. To play the game, make a few

bean bags or substitute bean bags with

rolled up socks and toss them through the different rungs to earn points.

Take wood and cut out base for 5-gallon bucket Use hinges to attach bucket to tree and to attach target to tree Use washers or some other mechanism to hold bucket up Use piping as a delivery method to fill the bucket

Ladder Golf

Glow In The Dark Bowling Why limit your backyard shenanigans

Buy/find tennis balls

to daytime when you can go overtime with this neat, summer night game.

Simply grab yourself six empty water Sit person in front of bucket

bottles, a few glow sticks to put inside the bottles to create the perfect lighting, and any ball you have on hand. When you’re

Throw ball at target (repeat if necessary) Instructions courtesy of thehappyhousewife.com

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all set up, bowl to your heart’s content.

Per wideopenneats.com, all you need to play this fun version of golf is 4x4s, 2x4s, bolts, washers, dowels, plywood, and a few screws. To play this game, space the ladders about 15 feet apart.

Each player tosses three bolas, and then the next player does the same.

The first one to 21 without going over is the winner! The top rung is worth three points, the middle is two, and the bottom rung is worth one point.

If you decide to do any of these DIY game ideas this summer, please send us your photos at artwork@murray-media.com or our Facebook page! We’d love to publish them.

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Fitness Article

4 QUESTIONS

YOU NEED TO ANSWER

A

by Diana Rissell

friend, lets just call her Josie, asked me to meet her at Chick-Fil-A. After an hour and a half of talking through what she could be doing to lose weight and improve her overall health she looked me in the eye, sighed heavily and said, “Isn’t there just a pill I can take?”

She stopped taking my calls after that conversation.

Losing weight is hard work, like any change. Even when we want to change and know we need it, we still resist it. We get stuck in what the change will do to how we live – and it’s scary. We side with familiar over fear, as Josie did. She didn’t see possibilities. She saw disruption and didn’t think it was worth it.

For so many of the people I have worked with, and for me, losing weight is more mental and emotional than physical.

That probably explains why it’s so frustratingly hard. Most of us already know what healthy is and what needs to change, but none of that makes it any easier. We have to “unpack our stuff.”

All of the people I’ve met who are holding a healthier weight after losing weight have done the really hard work. Maybe the weight loss came fairly easy – and lots of diet programs are successful with this part – but staying the course and maintaining the healthier weight long term surely isn’t.

Here are the four important questions to start the mental and emotional prep work.

Keep them handy, because you’re going to need to answer them regularly.

1. What do you want? Lots of people

talk to me about eating healthier and then are frustrated when a month

goes by, and they haven’t lost any

weight. Those are two different goals – lots of overlap but different.

2. Can I do this for a long time?

Whatever eating plan you choose,

can you “live” it? Will it help you lose

weight? Many programs out there do

that, but then … nothing. Can you see

your future in what you are doing, and are you OK with it?

3. Do you have support? It is said

that we are the five people we hang out with the most. So, who’s in your circle? Are they with you on this

journey to eating healthier? Or are they dropping by on Friday night with chips and mojitos?

4. Why? Yes, finding your why has

become a cliché … but it works.

When the changes you are making get tough – and they will – what do you call to mind to push past the

perceived pain? What keeps you in

the game while staying patient and

being consistent to get to your goals?

Do the hard work to answer the questions. Accept that you may not be ready yet. But know that the disruptions and changes to your life, your routine (maybe even to your friends!) are worth it. Not a single person I know who has done the hard work and is living at a healthier weight has ever said, “Gee, I wish I hadn’t done that!”

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