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MARCH 2017

ACHIEVING

Dental Harmony HE GOT A

TICKET

TO RIDE

RESTAURANTS

KEEPING THE

EASTER

IN YOUR STEP

OPEN FOR

SPRING

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Finding Your

WHY

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

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Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

Today’s Priorities, Passions & Purpose

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Steve Gamel Susan Neuhalfen

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“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

W

hen we are children, we think we know what we might want to be when we grow up. We are certain, for a while, then we change our minds again and again. It’s accepted because we are young and we have that privilege. Even in college, we can change majors a few times before we need to declare one. And sometimes, even that goes out the window when we get into a profession we were groomed for, only to find out that it’s just not what we envisioned.

passionate about those things. You see, the great thing about passion is that I feel it’s infectious in the most wonderfully exhausting experiences.

The repeated tune I hear on blogs, podcasts, books and videos these days is finding balance, purpose and happiness.

So many of us are running through the day focusing on what we have to do verses why are we doing it. The meaning of life is to find your gift while the purpose is to share it. For me, it’s my passion to help people and that touches most things on my ongoing ‘to-do list’. I’ve been told that I’m sometimes overwhelmingly

I love talking about passion … for me, it was the discovery of what makes my heart beat fast. No matter what else is going on, that moment when I am right in the middle of sharing what I love and fall into a trance in which I get lost and forget everything … pure bliss! If we find purposeful work we love, get excited about and it helps someone else in the process, that’s when you know you’re onto something big. Our greatest to-do list in this lifetime is to discover and then put into action, our intended purpose to the best of our ability.

When your enthusiasm is palpable, people want a ticket on your happy train.

The key to harnessing that passion is understanding your “why.”

Sincerly, Kathryn Flores

Community Relations and Advertising Consultant Lantana Living & Argyle Living Kathryn@murray-media.com 214.734.5783 6 | LANTANA LIVING

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover Dr. Matt Artho and staff

FEATURED: Achieving Dental Harmony YOURSELF 08 11 12 13 17 18 21

Getting a Running Start Fitness with Outlaw Bootcamp Nutrition with Savory Bistro Retiring from Your Marriage Makeover of the Month Good Clean Snacks Women’s Wellness

FAMILY 24 26 29 30 36 42

Be in the Know Edit This with Steve Gamel Former Guyer Transfers to UNT Milestones Matter Summer Sleep-Away Camps TSWA All-State Team

41 EDITOR’S PICK: He Got a Ticket to Ride

LIFESTYLE 44 Out with the Old 46 Bright Tropical Florals & Tassels Will be in This Springs 58 Gardening with Complete Solutions 61 Local Easter Services

Business Spotlights 39 Primrose School of Lantana Believes Children Need Balance Too 57 Buckets & Bows Puts People First

Photos from Lantana

Restaurants Open for Easter

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Getting a

Yourself

Running START

by Susan Neuhalfen

R

unning has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it’s hard on the body. It jars joints and causes tight hamstrings. 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, it can be intimidating. Luckily thousands before have taken the time to create the best equipment available to make learning to run easier than ever.

Here are a few first steps to make that transition to running: Couch to 5K Apps Signing up for a run is a great way to motivate yourself and there is no better motivator than a 5k (3.1 miles). Unlike a 1 mile fun run, it’s just long enough to be a challenge. There are several apps entitled “Couch to 5k” for the beginning runner.

Many are free and some work better than others depending on the type of phone used. A few recommended include: Run5k, 5k Runner, C25K, 5k Coach, Total Couch to 5k.

These will give the runner schedules (including makeup schedules for those runs missed), monitor running activities and motivate the runner to reach his or her goals. After accomplishing the 5k, the runner will then graduate to a general running app.

GPS Watch - Heart Monitor

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

Rockmyrun.com is a free app with playlists designed by DJs for perfectly timed run music.

there are shoes designed

Podcasts and books

specifically for how you run. The right

are available if

shoe can mean

you prefer

the difference

something

between

other than

sore hips

and ankles

music.

great. Stores

Zombies,

or feeling

The app

that will do

Run narrates

this include

an adventure

Run On In and

story in which

Luke’s Locker.

the runner

While you’re at

outruns hordes

it get some good,

of hungry zombies

cushy running socks.

while collecting things for

A Good Place to Run Running around the neighborhood

looking at the same houses gets boring.

Finding a good trail is a great motivator.

the mission. There is also The Walk, a James Bond-type adventure story that progresses in pace with the runner.

It’s important to keep an eye on heart rate which is why a good Fitbit, Apple, Garmin or Polar watch will not only monitor heart rate it will sync with many apps to keep track of your runs.

Luckily many new neighborhoods are

Find a Mate

than the neighbor’s house. Also there are

To take running in a more social direction,

“running trails near me” and there will be

area, most are free or minimal cost. There

For a more accurate reading, there are watches that come with a heart rate monitor that straps around the upper torso.

doesn’t work, others will.

There are also headphones with heart monitoring including Jabra Sport Pulse and Bragi Dash, but they aren’t cheap, ranging from $150 to $250.

The Right Shoes Don’t just go to a shoe outlet and buy a comfortable running shoe.

Go to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes. Let the

building these trails with better scenery many parks around with trails. Google

plenty. Also, don’t get discouraged. If one

there are plenty of running clubs in the are even some that meet at local bars and after a run have some pasta and a pint.

Some local clubs include the North Texas

Take Your Mind Off It The point of listening to something 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. There are several websites that will help

determine the

beats per minute and help find

Striders and Denton Area Running Club.

Search the internet and find one that fits your style.

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.

songs that fit that

timing or push

you to go faster.

Bpmdatabase.com

or songbpm.com

are just two examples.

Two members of our art team, Liz and Caroline, are enjoying the Zombies, Run app.

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Making Fitness Part of Your

Fitness : Yourself

Retirement

Planning R

etirement planning. There are a

“Whether it’s weight loss or gaining

going to be if you’re not healthy enough

plan – family, finances, insurance,

allow you to feel physically better than

exercise that includes a healthy diet,

Ray. “Since we have been working out,

benefits everyone, no matter the age.

lot of moving pieces for which to

living arrangements, travel. But what about health and fitness? Does your retirement plan include a healthy and fit life? Planning for a healthy life now helps ensure an enjoyable retirement later.

Ray and Reesa Hall began working out a year ago with a personal trainer.

At first, they were looking for that

muscle mass, those physical changes you were prior to working out,” said we realize how important it is to be

physically in good shape to enjoy our future years.”

that would help them remain consistent with a workout. One that offered a legitimate fitness plan, was encouraging, and held them accountable. That’s

and physical benefits. As they saw improvements in their physical conditions, they experienced a sense of pride and accomplishment, a feeling that pushed them to do more.

falls. A significant fall can often be the

Exercise, on the other hand, improves

help them live a healthy life in the future. No matter if

they decided to fully retire, scale back or travel the

world, the one thing they knew for sure is that their health and fitness play a large role in retirement.

lead to poor health and quality of life. strength and balance, and has even

been found to increase or preserve bone mass, critical in preventing osteoporosis.

So make health and fitness part of your

retirement planning. Let our elite trainers at Jesse James Fit guide you into a healthy retirement.

The Hall Family

“We are hopeful that our physical abilities do not

but as they continued their

Working out brought both mental

emergency rooms to be treated for

realized that a healthy body now would

investment in the future. They quickly

exactly what they found,

long-term benefits.

Every year, 2.8 million older adults visit

beginning of sequence of events that

“We believe a continuous workout plan increases our odds to do what we wish to do later in life.”

fitness plan, they began to realize the

and cardiovascular and muscle strength

The Hall’s fitness plan became an

extra push, more than just a gym membership,

to enjoy it? A fitness plan of regular

hinder any activities that

we want to experience during the

future years,” Ray explains. “We believe a continuous workout plan increases our odds to do what we wish to do later in life.”

Planning for a healthy retirement is just

as important as financial planning. After all, how relaxing or fun is retirement

by Jesse J. Leyva, Outlaw Bootcamp & Jesse James Fit www.OutlawBootcamp.com www.JesseJamesFit.com

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Yourself Nutrition Yourself:

Spring Keeping the

in Your Step

D

ear Annette: Spring is coming and I would like to have more energy to enjoy it. What would give me a good energy boost?

Dear Reader: Good for you for striving for optimal health and energy. There are two ways to approach this: • Take away things that steal energy • Add things to spark energy Sounds easy and simple enough but how do we do this?

Top five things that rob us of energy: • A poor diet is the number one culprit. Sugar can give us a high for a short period but then drops us like a rock. If you use sugary or diet drinks to pick you up during the day you are setting yourself up for the fall later. Fried foods are often nutrient negative. They cause more depletion of energy than they give.

This is true of all processed foods.

Taking these out of your diet will certainly increase energy.

• Movement is vital for energy. Too much exercise can rob your

adrenals and minerals, but too little can mean you are stagnate. Take stagnation out of your day. How much time do you spend sitting either at work, home or in the car?

• Sleep is how we rebuild to have energy. If lack of sleep is a part of your week make a change as it will rob your energy. Plan on 7-8 hours per night. Lack of proper minerals from diet and lack of movement might be keeping you awake.

• Clutter robs us of energy.

Getting rid of clutter around us reduces stress. Much of our stress we cannot control. We can control the spaces we live in. An uncluttered home, car, and work space help many people feel less stressed and increases energy.

• Negative emotions can certainly rob us of energy. We cannot digest our food properly when we harbor emotions such as anger or resentment. Journal daily to determine what proportion of your day is taken up with negative news, emotions, etc. We need to be aware of what is there before we can start to remove it.

What are the top five things we can add for energy?

• Minerals are the spark plugs for the body. We often focus on vitamins but if we lack certain minerals we can feel stressed, anxious, unable to sleep, and very low energy. Eating whole clean foods will help us with

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minerals. Ask your Doctor to check both your macro and trace minerals.

Mineral supplement may be very helpful. It could be a big key to low energy. Nuts, seeds, grains, beans, shellfish can be the some of the best sources for minerals from your diet.

• Daily walk can be a huge energy booster. Even if you exercise in other ways walking can boost energy. Walking has a very calming and restorative effect on the body.

Movement is key to energy.

• Water is a must for energy. Most people are spending a part of the day dehydrated. Start each day with some lemon and water. Try drinking a glass of water every three hours throughout the day.

• Relaxation gives us energy. Find a little time to relax especially before meals. We can absorb the nutrients and minerals we need for energy when we are in the right state of mind. Take as little as five minutes before eating each meal to slow breathing and breathe deep. This little exercise lets your body be in rest and digest mode. We all think we do not have time for relaxation.

Five minutes before each meal adds up to a lot of minutes of relaxation in a month.

• Gratitude is vital for energy. I like to think of gratitude as an essential nutrient for energy. Starting each day being grateful for simple things in your life gives you energy.

Positive thoughts not only make us feel better mentally but impacts us on a physiological level. In the field of positive psychology, feeling gratitude is key to energy. It is also key to proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Sincerely Yours, Annette Doody

Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

www.thesavoryteam.com

Retiring from Your

MARRIAGE? Time to Consider Your

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

& RETIREMENT FUNDS

by Charla Bradshaw, KoonsFuller Family Law

Y

ou don’t have to be 65 when you retire from your marriage, but you still need take care of the funds you get when you turn that age. Will you be able to keep all of it, some of it, or none of it?

Bad news first: The presumption in Texas is that all property is community property and can be divided in a divorce.

The good news: Texas also recognizes separate property, which cannot be divided in a divorce. Separate property consists of property a person had on the date of marriage, property that was a gift, or property that was inherited.

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Retirement, and certain employee benefits are presumed to be community property and can be divided by the court. If a divorcing employee believes that any of their retirement or employee benefits are separate property, the employee will have the burden to prove that it is their separate property.

It is important for both divorcing spouses to seek legal advice before dividing such assets. Why? Because bad things can happen. Example A: an employee spouse loses benefits that were rightfully her separate property. If this happens, the court cannot “fix” the problem, because it is a mistake that cannot be reversed.

Example B: a non-employee loses out because the benefit was not divided correctly, sending everyone back to court. In both cases, a savvy family lawyer probably could have avoided a lot trouble.

Examples of retirement and employee benefits that can be divided by the court

are: pensions, 401(k)s, employee stock purchase plans, employee stock option plans, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, deferred compensation, state retirement (e.g. Teacher Retirement System, Texas Municipal Retirement System, Texas County District Retirement System, etc.), and federal retirement (e.g. military, Federal Employee Retirement System, Civil Service Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan), and bonuses.

When retirement and employee benefits and plans are divided in a divorce, an order in addition to the final divorce document is almost always necessary.

Such additional order is vital for the recipient to actually receive their share of the funds. Without the additional order, the recipient could lose the benefits forever. The final divorce document is not enough.

So what if you’ve been divorced (regardless how many years ago), and you were awarded a portion of your exspouse’s retirement or employee benefits?

You should make sure that there is a proper order on file with the plan. If not, you should seek legal advice in order to obtain such an order. There is usually no time limit to obtain the order; however, if

your ex-spouse dies or retires and receives all the funds, then you may be out of luck.

Likewise, the employee spouse in this example has an interest in such orders being completed for the recipient spouse.

This is because the administrator of the plan may have frozen the assets in contemplation of an order being received for the recipient spouse. If this is the case, then the employee spouse may find out at retirement that they cannot start their retirement benefits until the order is completed, or until they receive proof that the ex-spouse did not receive a portion of the asset.

Let’s face it: retirement and employee benefits are often the largest, most complicated assets to be divided in a divorce. Your marriage may be over, but you’re still headed to 65…get with a family lawyer to make sure you still have these assets when you get there.

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Yourself

JANET HORTON O photography by April Humen

MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH

AFTER

ur makeover covergirl Janet Horton has been battling Multiple Sclerosis for almost 30 years. During this time she has raised two successful children as a single mom, completed a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from University Texas-Arlington and has worked for the Tarrant County Probation Department for over 10 years, juggling a huge caseload. In addition she works a second job as a cashier at Target on the weekends to supplement her income.

This is a remarkable woman who never puts herself first. If there was ever someone who deserved a day of beauty, it’s Janet.

Makeup by April Humen First I used natural tones for the makeup to let her natural beauty shine. She has beautiful bone structure so I filled in her brow to highlight her deep-set eyes. I used a sugarplum on her lips to enhance the green tones in her eyes and to compliment the tones in her beautiful strawberry hair.

Hair - The Look: By Latish I gave Janet a beautiful new color 8N Medium Blonde to increase her shine.

To restore hair bonds I used B3 Bond Builder Demi. Then we added a pop of baby lo-lites for dimension, followed by a Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Treatment which will reduce her frizzniess and allow her to spend less rime drying and styling her hair.

Makeover and clothes provided by

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Yourself

Good Clean Snacks That Everyone Will Love

photo courtesy of SkinnyMom.com

Frozen Blueberry Bites Blueberries

Caroline’s Diabla Avocado Dip Caroline is one of our graphic designers for Murray Media Group. She earned the moniker “Diabla” in the office because she likes to act as the devil on your shoulder, egging you on to do naughty things. She made this dip for all of us here at Murray Media Group and we loved it, but rest assured it’s not that spicy. It’s all in the name— Caroline’s office name.

3/4 c. Plain Greek Yogurt

1 Tbsp. Ground Cumin

1/2 c. Finely Chopped Red Onion

1/2 tsp. Salt

3 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Cilantro

3 Ripe Peeled Avocados, Remove Pit and Coarsely Chopped

1 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Seeded Jalapeño Pepper

1 Garlic Clove, Minced

2 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth.

Serve with Garden of Eatin’ Blue Chips or Simple 7 Quinoa Chips.

Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mix together gently and place on parchment paper and put in the freezer.

Easy Peanut Butter Bites 1/2 c. Peanut or Almond Butter 1/4 c. Raw Honey 1/4 c. Almond Meal or 1-2 Scoops Protein Powder 1/4 c. Water 2 c. Raw Uncooked Gluten Free Oats

Submit your recipe to artwork@murray-media.com. If there’s a story behind it, make sure you let us know. We LOVE stories.

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Mix all together and make into 1 inch balls. Store in freezer and grab 2 for a healthy snack.

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What Does A

Women’s Wellness : Yourself

Heavy Menstrual Cycle

D

MEAN?

o you have menstrual cycles (menses) that are heavy? Have you ever asked yourself what is

considered normal? Normal is often what you have gotten used to. Many women with excessively heavy menses will say,

“I’ve been handling it and I can continue.”

When you have to miss out on work

or social functions secondary to heavy menses, you very likely have menses

that are too heavy. Another measure of heavy menses is the speed at which a change in pad or tampon is needed.

If you are filling a pad or tampon in 2 hours or less that is also

considered too heavy. If a cycle is

heavy like this for one half day that may certainly be more tolerable

than having several days of heavy

flow. So quite often we bargain with ourselves and make it through.

Time away from activities is bad enough, but very often heavy bleeding results in decreased energy. It is a good idea to

make sure you are not getting anemic as taking extra iron could help your body

recover more quickly. Imagine what you could do with more energy.

If you find out that you do have heavy menses, evaluation and diagnosis are important. There are many causes of excessive menses. By far, the most common cause of excessive menses are hormones.

OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF HEAVY MENSES INCLUDE: polyps or fibroids; infection; endocrine; blood clotting disorder or cancer.

Do not be afraid to ask your OB/GYN questions and see if your situation needs evaluation.

We all deserve to live life to the fullest.

There are many causes of excessive menses.

by Sylvie Paroski M.D., Board Certified for F.A.C.O.G Women’s Wellness at Flower Mound 972.355.9436 • womenswellnessfm.com

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Yourself

Junior

STYLE SHOW

T

he National Charity League’s Lantana Chapter held their first annual Jr. Style Show to honor the junior girls in this new chapter. The event was sponsored by Carpets Plus.

The National Charity League is a motherdaughter organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

The Lantana Chapter just started in January 2016 and has over 180 members from Argyle, Denton, Lantana, Ponder and surrounding areas. photography by Hannah Ratcliff

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KNOW

Be in the

Family

INSIDE COMMUNITY

GLENN GARCELON GOLF CLASSIC The 6th Annual Glenn Garcelon Foundation Golf Classic will be on Sunday, April 2 at Tour 18. Shotgun start 1pm. In addition to great golf, participants will be treated to a wine pull, raffle, prizes and a delicious dinner. The Glenn Garcelon foundation benefits brain tumor patients and their caregivers.

Participants may register at https://glenngarcelonfoundation.givezooks.com.

LANTANA CAR SHOW

The second annual Lantana Car Show will be happening on April 29, It’s an

open class show so cars of all types will be shown from modern to classic.

There will be awards for The Top 10, Best of Show, and People’s Choice. There will also be door prizes, family actives and food trucks, and, best of all, it’s open to the public.

CREATE SIGNS AND FRIENDS Come enjoy wine and desserts with friends and neighbors while you create your own custom sign at Board and Brush Night. Presented by

Knabe Woodwork, it all happens on Monday,

March 27th in the North Group Fitness room at 7pm. Reservations are required and the cost is

$45. Email aslovak@insightam.com to register.

LANTANA GARAGE SALE The annual Lantana Garage Sale is set for Saturday, April 8 from 8am until 3pm. Everyone is responsible for their own signage in their front yards but no extra signage is allowed. Residents are welcome to drop off their garage sale “leftovers” at Rayzor Elementary School from 11am until 4pm. Manned trucks with uniformed representatives will unload your vehicle and issue you a tax receipt. Donations will benefit Leukemia Texas.

INSIDE EDUCATION ADKINS FAIRY TALE STEAM NIGHT Adkins students and family members are welcome to come to the Outdoor Fairy Tale STEAM night on March 23. Explore science, technology, engineering, the arts and math all though your favorite fairy tales. Food trucks arrive at 5:30pm. STEAM exploration from 6pm7pm. Mark your calendars and dress up as characters from your favorite fairy tales for a night of fun!

GUYER

DENTON ISD PRESENTS RESOURCE EVENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Denton ISD Department of Special Education, Denton County Special Education Co-op, Lake Dallas ISD and Little Elm ISD are joining with Denton ISD to present a Parent, Community, and Educator Resource Event on Thursday April 13th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Denton’s Professional Development Center.

18 agencies will be represented including 29 Acres, TX Life Planning and Camp Summit. They will have pizza, refreshments and child care available.

ISD EVENTS DISD FFA Color Run March 25th, 9am Visit www.dentonisd.org

Guyer Softball (home games) March 28th, 7pm vs Plano West March 31st, 7pm vs Plano

Girls Track

March 31st Allen Eagle Relays

DENTON DASH

HARPOOL BAND GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Denton Dash race will take place on April 22 at McMath Middle School in Denton.

All funds raised go to Denton ISD senior scholarships, graduation night celebration and teacher grants. Sign up before March 19 for $25 and after for $30. Registration starts at 7am with an 8:30am race time. Register at runsignup.com and search for Denton Dash.

The Harpool Middle School Band Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, April 10 at Lantana Golf Club. Tee time is 1pm for the 4 man scramble. Entry fee includes cart, range balls and a free replay card for the Lantana Golf Club. Entry forms may be found at http://www.dentonisd.org/ Page/90641

Guyer Baseball (home games) March 24th vs Plano East March 28th

vs McKinney

Boys Track

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Family : Edit This

Reasons

4

Why Writer’s Block Can Be A

Good Thing

by Steve Gamel

somewhere that good writing is never quick or easy. Writers must maintain a high level of assurance, optimism and even a sense of humor. Every time I struggle with and ultimately overcome writer's block, I build a little bit more confidence in my writing. It's sort of like, "I beat it once, I can do it again."

Writer's block teaches you to think outside the box Maybe, just maybe, writer's block is trying to tell you something about your writing.

Maybe it's too bland, too predictable. Maybe it just sucks. When writer's block has you down, loosen up and think outside the box.

H

ave you ever wondered if writer's block can be a good thing?

Psshhhhh! Of course not! Writer's block is

like that bully on the playground who always gave you a wedgie right as you were finally

about to talk to the prettiest girl at school. It's like the ketchup stain on your nice shirt just before a big interview.

punch writer's block in the face." Very few,

Be goofy and stop writing for the reader.

trying to find the value in writer's block.

way that is different than your norm.

if any, of those posts took a serious look at

I will attempt to do just that. Here are 4 reasons why writer's block can be a good thing.

Writer's block teaches you the importance of time management

Write what you want to write, and write it in a

Writer's block tells us when we're working too much You should really check out my blog from last week. As much as I love to write, too much of a good thing can be draining.

It's that one thing every writer knows about

Granted, most of the time writer's block is

anyone – anyone – find a positive in being

friends with the clock on the wall is a

breather. Go workout, play with your kids,

write, prioritize your time, and set realistic

see. Whatever floats your boat other than

earlier or working late when everyone else

bout of writer's block will be a thing of

and tries to avoid at all costs. So how could

a big jerk. But it can teach us that making

You need to step away and take a mental

saddled with writer's block?

powerful antidote. Give yourself time to

hop on Facebook and "like" every post you

goals. Consider waking up an hour or two

writing, do it. When you come back, that

Look, I hate writer's block just as much as

you do. It happens to me, oh, almost every day. It's the bane of my existence, and the havoc it creates knows no limits.

is in bed. When we practice good time

But I do enjoy a challenge.

– and we feel less "blocked."

management, everything else falls into place

I did a quick search of the Internet and found

Writer's block gives you confidence

advice on how to beat writer's block forever.

What? No, hear me out. We always talk about

pages upon pages of posts offering sage

One of my favorite headlines read, "How to

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the negatives of writer's block, but I heard

the past.

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Family

Former

Guyer Wide Receiver TO TRANSFER TO

UNT

The news of Jefferson’s potential

transfer to UNT was first reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle in February.

Jefferson later confirmed his decision to leave Arizona State via Instagram.

He did not mention UNT as his official

landing spot, but all signs are pointing that direction.

F

by Steve Gamel

ormer Guyer wide receiver Ellis Jefferson, who parlayed a successful high school career into a Division I scholarship at Arizona State, appears interested in playing football at UNT.

“Moving ahead, I have made the decision to transfer as a graduate student-athlete for the upcoming football season and want to take this time to thank all that have helped pave the way for my career including coaches, teammates, fans and more,” Jefferson said in his post.

He went on to add, “I will forever be a Sun Devil and hope you all can respect my

decision to take the next steps to advance

my football and academic career wherever that may be.”

The question now, the paper reported,

is if the Mean Green is interested in the

former local product. He could be a great addition for North Texas, which lost three

of its top four wide receivers after going to a bowl game this past season.

Jefferson graduated from Guyer in 2013 and was part of that year’s state title-

winning team. He caught 54 passes that

year for a team-leading 901 yards and 10

touchdowns. He went on to Arizona State and caught 23 passes for 304 yards in his first two seasons. He caught two balls for 21 yards in 2016.

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W

hile most children meet milestones around a certain age, some may take longer to reach them. If you ever have any questions about your child’s development, it is always good to talk to your pediatrician.

Trust your instincts and ask questions. Talk with a professional and do not compare your children to other children. There is a ‘range’ of ‘normal’ development and then there are times to be concerned. Establish a good relationship with your pediatrician and the staff and always ask questions and address concerns. Well child checks are frequent from birth to 5 years and yearly beyond that. Maintain these regular visits and please schedule visits any time there is something that seems abnormal, delayed, or odd to you as a parent.

10 Abbreviated Physical, Social, Emotional & Cognitive Milestones to Watch for as Your Child Grows:

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MILESTONES MATTER • By 6 months: Like to look at themselves in the mirror and brings objects to mouth. Making more vowel sounds.

• By 3 years: Are able to dress themselves and complete puzzles with three or four pieces. Speech is understood by 75% of strangers.

• By 9 months: Has favorite toys and picks up small items between the thumb and forefinger. Has a few consonant sounds

• By 4 years: Is able to tell the difference between real and makebelieve and predicts what is going to happen next in a book. Speech is understood by 100% of strangers.

• Around 12 months: Puts out arm or leg to help with dressing and follows simple directions. Has mama and dada and maybe 1-2 other words.

• At 18 months: Explores alone if a parent is nearby and points to a body part when asked. Rapidly gaining words and mimicking activities and sounds

• By 5 years: Wants to be like his or her friends and is able to draw a person with six body parts.

Enjoy watching your children learn and grow and do not wait to address problems in development or behavior

• By 2 years: Gets excited to see other children and begins sorting shapes and colors. Combines 2 words.

• By 2 months: Tries to look at his or her parent and pays attention to faces. Makes eye contact.

• By 4 months: Copies facial movements, such as smiling or frowning, and responds to affection.

Coos and maybe laughs.

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ACHIEVING

Dental Harmony

by Susan Neuhalfen

“As always, I received the best care from the staff at Country Lakes!

They are knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I wouldn’t go anywhere else-they really do care about each individual patient and they spend the time needed to get the job done right!”

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— Sharon S.

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e all want the absolute best; to experience that perfect balance that offers us the fullest potential. When seeking our dental care, we should assume the same level of excellence, and that is exactly what we have come to expect from the team at Country Lakes Family Dental in what they coin “dental harmony”.

Dental harmony is all about getting the best of both worlds, and the patients of Country Lakes Family Dental have quickly come to enjoy this level of satisfaction with every encounter, from their interactions with each staff member, to the pleasant chair-side manner of Dr. Matt Artho.

Since the inception of the dental practice, it has been the goal of Dr. Matt and his team to combine the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood dentist with the advanced quality care expected from a state-of-the-art office. As a Best of Denton County winner four years running, their mission is a proven esteem of their patients.

At the very heart of the vision

of Country Lakes Family Dental is the focus on the family.

“We want every family member to feel valued at our practice,”

explains Dr. Matt, himself a father of eight children. “We encourage all

family members to be a part of the

experience. We want both parents and children to participate in each other’s dental care.”

The staff encourages parents to stay with their children during treatment to create a supportive level of

comfort for everyone. It is also not

uncommon that parents are advised to never miss a dental appointment

because of childcare conflicts, as the staff is known to even gratefully hold babies during dental appointments.

The same involvement for seniors

or special needs patients and their

caregivers is also strongly advocated.

Another facet of the dental harmony enjoyed at Country Lakes Family Dental is the advanced level of care and multiple treatments available to patients. Dr. Matt’s diverse background, with an undergraduate degree in engineering and an additional Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, has fostered a synthesis of technology and dental expertise. With digital 3D radiographs and digital impressions, the office is capable of digitally planning implants and crowns prior to the treatment, and in many cases, can complete restorative work the same day. Even esthetic crowns can be manufactured during appointments.

Digital impressions can also be used for orthodontic or Invisalign treatment for children and adults. Root canal treatments in the office are also more predictive with 3D radiographs, allowing a visualization of the tooth anatomy prior to treatment.

“Love this place! The staff is friendly, warm and very helpful. Dr. Matt is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, ethical, honest and trustworthy - all the qualities I want in a health provider.” — Luz M.

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This enhanced level of care along with the continued education of Dr. Matt couples with his family vision. By offering many treatments within the office, Dr. Matt and his staff have enjoyed the ability to treat all family members, from infants to seniors.

Finally, it goes without saying that dental harmony is reached within the staff itself. Patients readily notice the effortless teamwork of the staff at Country Lakes Family Dental. Their focus on the family is translated between team members as they consider themselves a part of a family.

Each patient is unique with different expectations, treatments, and history.

With Country Lakes Family Dental, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for ranging from a warm,

“I am happy to be a part of Dr. Matt’s team!

He genuinely cares about his employees and patients. I love that we have up to date technology that makes patient visits more comfortable and convenient.”

— Vanessa, Hygienist.

friendly welcome to state of the art

technology and a staff that will give you top-notch oral health. Dental

harmony at its best and great dental care for each patient.

940.455.7645 • CountryLakesDental.com • info@countrylakesdental.com • 74 McMakin Road • Bartonville, TX

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SUMMER

Family

Sleep-Away Camps THAT ARE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE

by Susan Neuhalfen

I

t’s time to start planning for summer and in addition to the family vacation, it may be time to start sending the kids to sleep-away camp. It could mean a little R&R for you and a little responsibility lesson for them.

Here are some sleep away camps within driving distance that offer various adventures for your kids. All of these camps listed are co-ed and not sport or tech specific (though there are plenty of those, too).

Camp Balcones Springs - Marble Falls, TX campiscool.com

Camp Kiowa - Gainsville, TX

Camp Longhorn - Burnet, TX

Camp that teaches about joy and integrity

Located on Inks Lake, this confidence

campkiowa.com

Christian camp for kids 7-17 near

with lots of activities available for kids

watersports, hiking, horseback riding, zip

culinary arts, paintball, marksmanship,

the Colorado River. Activities include

ages 6-17. Activities include swimming,

lines. 1, 2 and 3 week camps available.

Lego Mindstorms, survival skills, science,

Camp Champions - Marble Falls, TX campchampions.com

Character building camp for kids ages

6-18 on the shores of Lake LBJ. Over 30

activities available including archery, rock climbing, ropes and waterskiing.

Camp Cho-Yeah - Livingston, TX cho-yeh.org

Christian-based camp for kids ages 6-16.

Activities include paint ball, zip lines,

archery, riflery and wake boarding. 1-2 week camps available.

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woodworking, horsemanship and more.

Camps ranging from 1 week to 6 weeks available with discounts for siblings and friends.

Camp Lonehollow - Hunt, TX Located in the Hill Country, Camp

Lonehollow prides itself on teaching skill

and character to kids ages 7-16. They have a 1-3 staff to camper ratio and 1, 2 and

4-week camps available. Over 70 different activities include baseball, archery,

basketball, crafts, cooking, horseback

riding, performing arts, sailing and more.

camplonghorn.com

building camp emphasizes participation instead of competition. Three separate camp areas with 2-3 week camps

available. Activities include sailing,

waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding and more.

Lone Star Leadership Academy educationinaction.org

For outstanding 4th-8th graders, participants travel to:

Dallas/Fort Worth (4th-6th graders) Austin/San Antonio (5th-7th graders) Houston/Galveston (6th-8th graders) Students visit significant Texas sites while having fun and developing leadership

skills for a week. In order to participate, a student must maintain an overall

average of 85 or higher and receive

a recommendation from an educator.

Interested applicants should print an

application and take it to a teacher to add the recommendation. Deadlines are fast approaching and camps fill fast.

Pine Cove - Tyler, TX, Columbus, TX pinecove.com

A Christian-based camp for 2nd-12th

grades that is located in both Tyler, TX

and Columbus, TX. They also have Camp in the City, a day camp program held in area churches all over Texas as well as

other states. Activities include paintball,

wake boarding horseback riding, dancing, ropes courses and more.

Sky Ranch - Van, TX skyranch.org

Christian-based camp for Kindergarten

through 9th graders. Many area schools visit this camp during the year and the

kids love it. Activities include swimming, rappelling, horseback riding, zip lines, water slides and more.

Texas A&M University Sea Camp Adventures - Galveston, TX tamug.edu/seacamp

This is a serious hands-on marine

adventure camp where kids learn marine biology, marine science,

coastal photography, vet-med, marine

engineering and more. Overnight camps for ages 10-18 & day camps for ages

4-11. Though most camps are located in

Galveston, there are also camps in the Hill Country and Costa Rica.

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Family

Miss Keller Goes to

Washington

S

adie Keller spoke to the ASK class at Lantana Community Fellowship of the Nazarene about her challenges and her fight against cancer. This 9 year old warrior then traveled to Washington, D.C. to take her fight to the White House.

She spoke with several members of Congress about The Race For Children Act to get more funding for Childhood Cancer.

See Sadie’s inspirational speech at https://youtu.be/ljp_28u9V2E

photography by Sarah Keller

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Primrose School of Lantana

Believes Children

Business Spotlight

Need Balance Too

by Susan Neuhalfen

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hoosing a pre-school is one of the most critical decisions young parents will make. It’s important to find a learning environment that is safe and fun while focused on education.

The curriculum

Primrose School of Lantana offers a balanced learning curriculum that combines purposeful play along with nurturing guidance in the classroom to help children grow and learn in an open environment.

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“This is how we encourage “We work hard to make sure the children are academically ready as well as socially ready,” explains Frank. “That’s why balanced learning is so important.”

Primrose School of Lantana also has parent/teacher conferences for student assessments. The students are observed on age appropriate development and their behaviors are recorded so that parents may know how their child or children are mastering skill development.

imaginations,” said Frank. “It helps to

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encourage their curiosity, confidence and

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He Got a Ticket to

RIDE

A

by Susan Neuhalfen

s kids, many of us remember

receiving mail and what a thrill

it was. Today’s kids are so used

to email that many do not know how to address an envelope or write a proper business letter.

Every year, April Leatherwood’s 6th grade English class at Harpool Middle School learns to write business letters. Their assignment is to write to an effective business letter. Sometimes they write to ask for information, other times they write just to give that business or their product a compliment. When student Jacob Moore sent a letter to Audi of Dallas, he expected a reply, but they had something else in mind.

Jacob loves cars. He loves learning about

General Manager Randy Rogers as much in his letter.

“His letter was so impressive,” said Rogers. “We thought we could send him some information and promotional materials but we really wanted to show him how much his letter meant to us.”

Jacob loves cars. He loves learning about them, he loves going to car shows and monster truck shows with his dad and, most of all, he loves talking about them.

Rogers and his team at Audi Dallas

Family Jacob’s grandparents as well as his sister came to see him take his inaugural ride.

His sister was very excited for him.

“Jacob is so shy, we weren’t sure how he would react,” said his sister Emily. “He was so surprised.”

Kacy Hendricks, the New Vehicle Inventory Manager at Audi Dallas, presented Jacob with a model of the R8 as well as some promotional materials and then she revved the engine loudly and took him around the parking lot to the delight of all of his classmates who watched and chanted his name.

“It was great to see the smile on his face when they put him in the car,” said Leatherwood. “I was so surprised when the dealership asked to come to the school.”

Leatherwood, who instructs this exercise every year for her English class said they have gotten responses from many colleges as well as several businesses and sports figures. Brightside Boutique sent a $5 gift card. Dak Precott sent several autographed pictures. Kendra Scott sent earrings and a motorcycle shop in Denton sent a t-shirt. Some students are still awaiting a reply from their business letters.

brought an Audi R8 to Harpool Middle

“Several are anxiously waiting replies

School to take Jacob for a ride around the

from President Trump,” said Leatherwood.

most of all, he loves talking about them.

parking lot. The car, which boasts a V10

“Every day they look forward to the mail to

His favorite car is an Audi R8 and he told

engine, retails for about $200,000.

see what has come.”

them, he loves going to car shows and monster truck shows with his dad and,

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Family

TSWA TEAM

ALL-STATE

by Steve Gamel

T

he high school football season has been over for three months and postseason honors continue to roll in for the Guyer football team.

The Texas Sports Writers Association

released its Class 6A All-State team in

February, and four Wildcats made the list.

Safety Bryce Jackson was a second team

selection while lineman John Lanz, running back Noah Cain and tight end Brian

Polendey received honorable mention.

On the football field, Jackson excelled with 112 tackles and two interceptions for a defense that gave up a stingy 16 points per game with one shutout in district. In four of those seven district games, Guyer allowed 10 or fewer points.

Noah Cain, who recently transferred to IMG Academy and is no longer a student at Guyer, rushed for 1,683 yards and 22 touchdowns at Guyer. Polendey, who

Jackson, in particular, has had a busy

signed with Miami, turned heads as

offseason in terms of accolades as he

more of a blocking tight end, but he still

was also the Wingstop Scholar Athlete of

caught seven passes for 60 yards with one

the Month in February. The Northwestern

touchdown. He and Lanz were instrumental

signee has a 4.85 GPA and was presented

in paving the way for Guyer’s vaunted

with a check for $1,000.

running attack on offense.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Quarterback Charlie Brewer: Austin Lake Travis, sr.

Running Backs Kennedy Brooks: Mansfield, sr.

Trelon Smith: Cypress Ridge, sr.

Josh Fields: EP Americas, sr.

Carson Green: Southlake Carroll, sr.

TJ Simien: Austin Lake Travis, sr.

Linemen

Punter

Xavier Newman: DeSoto, sr.

K’Lavon Chaisson: North Shore, sr.

James Lynch: Round Rock, sr.

Kenyon Green: Humble Atascocita, soph.

Michael Purcell: The Woodlands, sr.

Guards Edward Ingram: DeSoto, sr.

Khayman Johnson: North Shore, sr.

Fullback Kelan Walker: DeSoto, jr.

Center Ryan Miller: Southlake Carroll, sr.

Split Ends (tie)

Charleston Rambo: Cedar Hill, sr.

O’Shae Clark: Cypress Springs, sr.

Kesean Carter: The Woodlands, jr.

Tight End Cade Brewer: Austin Lake Travis, sr.

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Tackles (tie)

Place-kicker (tie)

Michael Ewton: Allen, sr.

Cameron Dicker: Austin Lake Travis, jr.

All-purpose KaDarrian Nixon: DeSoto, sr.

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Kobie Whiteside: Alief Taylor, sr.

Linebackers Terrel Bernard: La Porte, sr.

Anthony Hines: Plano East, sr.

Riko Jeffers: Sachse, sr.

Kolby Watts: DeSoto, sr.

Secondary Christian Waller: Clear Springs, jr.

Isaiah Stewart: DeSoto, sr.

Javontavious Mosley: John Tyler, sr.

Brandon Pflueger: Round Rock, sr.

Kick Returner Peyton Sawyer: League City Clear Springs, jr.

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Lifestyle

OUT WITH THE OLD

by Susan Neuhalfen

Examples of household hazardous waste Paint Products

THE EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ITEMS (AND MAKE MONEY) IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LANTANA GARAGE SALE ON

SATURDAY APRIL 8 FROM 8AM UNTIL 3PM.

Automotive Products

W

ith Earth Day looming in April, it is gentle reminder to us of two things: it’s

time to spring clean and it’s important to recycle those items that are no longer needed.

The easiest way to get rid of items

(and make money) is to participate in

the Lantana Garage Sale on Saturday, April 8 from 8am until 3pm. The HOA advertises so you don’t have to. You should register your garage sale by

April 6 in order to get on the list that is available to people who come to shop. Call the HOA to register at 940.728.1660.

Batteries

Fluorescent Lights

Residents are welcome to drop off

their garage sale “leftovers” at Rayzor Elementary School from 11am until

4pm that same day (April 8). Manned

trucks with uniformed representatives

will unload your vehicle and issue you a tax receipt. Donations will benefit Leukemia Texas.

That’s all fine and well for

those items, but the more rare

items, such as electronics and other

hazardous household waste, require special disposal.

For Lantana residents, Republic

Services will pick up many of these

Not able to make these events?

These area recyclers are open throughout the year.

COMPUTER CRUSHER computercrusher.com Drop off M-S 8:00am-4:30pm, They charge to crush the hard drive but most people pull their own hard drives.

They also charge $1/pound for alkaline batteries and tapes. They don’t take the thick computer monitors (CRT) or old TVs (because of lead). They do take electronics, wires and more.

RECYCLE 2 SUPPORT

AMAZON TRADE-IN PROGRAM

recycle2support.org

amazon.com

They always need usable clothing,

Not the biggest return on your investment,

small appliances, kitchenware, toys, books, bedding and household items.

They will also take unusable textiles such as old clothing. The donations raise money for local charities in the area.

Amazon you will receive Amazon gift cars in return. Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop have similar programs.

Now is the best time to start cleaning out.

With all of these programs available in

March and April, the communities have

made it easier than ever to properly sell,

JUNK KING OF NORTH TEXAS junk-king.com/locations/northtexas

recycle or dispose of whatever it is that is no longer needed around the house.

They’ll haul off the big stuff, furniture, yard waste, appliances, trash. Text them a photo for an estimate. They recycle up to 60% of what they collect.

Electronics

but if you ship your old electronics to

Chemicals

(Swimming Pool & Garden)

De-junk, declutter and simplify your spring by starting today.

Tires

Household Cleaners

items, however, residents will need to call

Earth Day is also a big event here in

voucher from the Denton County Public

and arrange for the pickup in advance.

Lantana. Everything will take place on

Works Building and bring it with them.

It’s not something that is included in their recycle bins. The recycle bins are for paper, plastic and glass items, all of which should be cleaned beforehand.

There is also an opportunity on March 25 for everyone in Lantana, Argyle, Bartonville and surrounding areas to participate in Community Shred and Recycling Day at the Bartonville Town Center from 10am until noon. They will be

Saturday, April 22 at the North Amenity Center in Lantana. Republic Services will bring out two rolling dumpsters for any extra trash residents have.

There will be document shredding and electronic recycling. The sheriff’s office will also be there collecting old prescription medicines.

When it comes to household hazardous

“For those who have leftovers from the garage sale, this is a great way to get the whole garage cleaned out,” said Kevin Mercer, General Manager of Lantana Fresh Water Supply District. “Earth Day is always a big event here.”

Mercer said there will be lots of companies on the premise including landscapers, CoServ, and even the

waste, they will be collecting items,

Boy Scouts. The HOA will be selling

computers and electronics and recycling

however, residents who want to bring

shirts and Lantana Golf Club will have

all sizes of old batteries.

them in for recycling will need to get a

complimentary snacks.

shredding old documents, crushing old

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Lifestyle “Everything we’re seeing are in bright,

BRIGHT TROPICAL

FLORALS & TASSELS Will Be “In” this Spring

by Susan Neuhalfen

W

ondering what the next big thing in fashion will be this

spring? Rebecca Grunewald

at the Palm Tree Boutique in the Denton Square said the cold-shoulder and offthe-shoulder blouses that you’ve seen all winter will continue. This look will also be in the dresses that you see. The big thing,

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floral print colors,” said Rebecca. “While the colors in the print are like the 1970s, the print is the tropical floral much like what was worn in the 1980s.”

This print applies mostly to blouses and dresses which, while still off the shoulder, are free flowing. Manager Daina Byers says the length of the the dresses will be “midi”, right at our above the knee.

“The style, from the cut to the print, is kind of bohemian,” said Daina. “You can top the look with a kimono-style jacket that looks great with either dresses or pants.”

The icing, according to Rebecca, is the addition of tassels, pompoms and fringe to everything from blouses to earrings and shoes. Though the look began last year, they are continuing this spring in bright

however, is a trend that only some of us

and bold colors.

will remember from our childhood.

styling by: Tasia Shadden-Burns

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Easter Lifestyle

Dido’s Urban Grill

Restaurants Open for

R

emember Easter brunch with the family? It’s still alive and well right here in the area. Here are some great local places to go get your brunch on.

Barley and Board 100 W. Oak St., Denton 940.566.3900

Open 10a-11p. Brunch 10a-2p

DIDO’S URBAN GRILL 1900 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound 972.539.2951 Easter Brunch from 11a-3p.

The Egg & I 1800 S. Loop 288, Denton 940-566-3447

Open from 7a-2:30p serving brunch and more.

and regular menu after that.

First Watch

Bone Daddy’s

FIRST WATCH 2201 Justin Rd, Flower Mound 972.355.2185

Serving breakfast and lunch from 7a-2:30p.

Fuzzy’s 421 US 377, Argyle 940.464.7467

Serving brunch from 9a-2p.

BONE DADDY’S 3258 South I-35E, Denton 940.312.5656

Open 11a-10p. No brunch but the menu is fantastic!

Bistecca Steak House 2300 Highland Village Rd, Lewisville 972.318.0515

Sunday brunch (during the day) and dinner from 5-10p.

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Greenhouse Restaurant 1111 W. Mulberry St., Denton 940.566.1110

Open 11a-9p. Serving Brunch 11a-2p and regular menu after that.

Hannah’s off the Square 600 N. Locust St., Denton 940.484.1349

Open from 10:30a-9p. Brunch 10:30a-3p and dinner from 4:30-9p. Bar menu and happy hour are available in between.

Oakmont Country Club 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth 940.321.5599

Sneaky Pete’s

Easter brunch seatings at 10a, 11:30a, 1p.

Call for reservations.

Oldwest Cafe 2420 S i35E, Denton 940.382.8220

SNEAKY PETE’S 2 Eagle Point Rd, Lewisville 972.434.2500

By Easter will be in new location in old Black-eyed

11a-2p Brunch every Sunday.

Pea building. Serving brunch from 7a-2p.

Special prices for kids.

Wildhorse Grill

Snooty Pig Cafe 2940 FM 407, Highland Village 972.966.1091

Not a brunch menu but will be open for breakfast 7a-2p.

Snooty Pig Cafe 100 Country Club Road, Argyle 940.464.0748

Not a brunch menu but will be open for breakfast 7a-2p.

Starwood Cafe ROBSON RANCH - WILDHORSE GRILL CLUBHOUSE BALLROOM 9501 Ed Robson Boulevard, Denton 940.246.1080 Brunch from 11a-2p reservations required.

Savory Bistro

STARWOOD CAFE 5851 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound 214.513.8800 You can get breakfast and lunch menu items from 7a-3p.

SAVORY BISTRO 2650 FM 407 (Bartonville Town Center) Bartonville 940.584.0255

Tierney’s Cafe

Easter brunch call for reservations.

SEVEN MILE CAFE 2300 Highland Village Rd, Highland Village 972.317.8600 Brunch from 7a-2:30p.

TIERNEY’S CAFE & TAVERN 208 E. Main St., Lewisville 972.353.2109

Open from 9:45a until 3p serving an Easter Brunch Buffet.

Images taken from respective facebook pages.

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Business Spotlight

Buckets & Bows Maid Service Puts

PEOPLE FIRST W

by Susan Neuhalfen

hat are the most important things to look for in a maid service?

Trustworthiness…consistency…reliability… low employee turnover…

These are qualities that a customer looks

for no matter what the business, but even more so when that business comes into

your home week after week. Delivering on these attributes boils down to two words: the people.

Buckets & Bows’ mission has always been PEOPLE FIRST.

“We value our employees. That’s why we

are voted in the top 3 best places to work,” said owner Debbie Sardone. “We treat our employees like royalty because they make the difference for our customers.”

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Buckets & Bows boasts the lowest

employee turnover of any maid service in the nation. It’s not unusual to meet a

Buckets & Bows cleaning technician who’s been with the company for more than 10 years.

Sardone says happy long-term employees are the best way to combat declining

customer service over time, a common problem with many maid services.

“Happy employees means the customer

will get a happy cleaning and that means going above and beyond just a good, thorough cleaning,” said Sardone.

“It means the home will be cared for and the owners will, too.”

Buckets & Bows sets the gold standard in

cleaning, but what’s more, they are leaders in their industry. Sardone herself conducts business training and consulting seminars around the globe. Thousands of maid

since recruited over 1,200 maid services all over the US and Canada to do the same, cleaning the homes of over 24,000 women to date. Sardone says the work is life changing for everyone involved – for the family members who see the effects of cancer and how much a clean home lifts the spirits of these women who are in the fight and for Sardone’s team members who love being a part of something bigger than their job.

“Making a difference in the community makes all the difference in how you view your job and your life. Employees want to feel like their job matters,” said Sardone.

Putting People First is why Buckets & Bows Maid Service is the most trusted name in cleaning, making a difference one home at a time.

“It’s a personal business,” says Sardone.

“You better get it right.”

service businesses use her consulting

and training programs, all of which center around the mission of putting people first as the key to business success.

The People First mission is also what

drives Sardone’s Cleaning For A Reason, the only non-profit that provides free

cleaning services for women with cancer.

She started the service with Buckets &

Debbie Sardone, owner of Buckets & Bows Maids Service bucketsandbows.com

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Lifestyle: Gardening

It’s Time to Get Your

R

IN SPRING SHAPE

eady or not, with the Bradford pear

good idea. Consider your plant needs,

in full bloom, spring is definitely

choosing a mulch. Color typically dictates

trees starting to turn and dogwoods

upon us. We’re focusing this article on

information that should be helpful in the

sun exposure and soil conditions when

what direction people go, but there are so many other benefits to consider than

preparations of your own lawn/landscape.

just aesthetics.

Such a mild winter could have you looking

We could write 10 pages on spring

and you’re not ready to call the chemical

then you’ve probably already got a plan in

For some immediate results find a point

before you walk outside, notice everything

at a lawn full of weeds about now. If so,

landscape prep. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer

company just yet, then let’s get to work!

place. If not, get on it or call a professional

and spray post-emergent (add some color so you can track what you’ve covered as you go). Your first pre-emergent should

have been down a few weeks ago. If not,

don’t waste time back-tracking, stick with the spray treatments (most retail sprays are going to be recommended on a

bi-weekly basis) and consistent bagged

mowings. As the grass starts to turn, train it to a conservative watering schedule, consistent chemicals, and mowing. It’s

simple but the consistency is KEY. Do this and you will see results.

If things weren’t cleaned up in late fall, then get it all cut back, reshaped and

ready for that spring growth. If you haven’t taken the time to remove the old mulch before adding new for the last couple

growing seasons, then do so this year.

Make sure you cultivate the bed soil and

add fertilizer while it’s exposed. Our soil can get hard over the course of a year.

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is overgrown, and it’s too late to cut it back without damage.

We consider ourselves to be “small” local business, only servicing a few hundred lawns a week and having done so for the past 6+ years. In that time, the number of unlicensed, illegal and uninsured maintenance workers has at least tripled.

We encourage everyone this year, especially in our competitive Lantana and Argyle markets, to try and see past the benefit of the immediate cheap price and look into the future of our communities.

There are hundreds of knowledgeable, tax paying local businesses that do great work, while also giving back and investing in our communities. Please consider supporting those who support our community.

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

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St. Andrews Presbyterian 300 W. Oak St., Denton www.saint-andrew.com April 16 Easter Services 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM St. Mark Catholic Church 6500 Crawford Rd, Argyle www.stmarkdenton.org

Local

EASTER SERVICES Argyle United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Argyle

www.argyleumc.org

www.fbcargyle.org

9033 Fort Worth Drive, Argyle

April 14 Good Friday Service 6:30 PM April 16 Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 AM April 16 Easter Service 9:00 AM,11:00 AM Crossroads Bible Church

8101 Justin Rd, Double Oak

414 Why 377 N., Argyle

April 16 Easter Worship 10:45 AM Faith United Methodist Church 6060 Teasley Lane, Denton www.tryfaith.org April 13 Thursday Service 7:00 PM

www.crossroadsbible.org

April 14 Good Friday Service 7:00 PM

April 16 Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 AM

April 15 Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 AM

April 16 Easter Worship Services 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM Denton Presbyterian Church

April 15 Easter Worship Service 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

denton-pres.squarespace.com

Lake Cities Church of Christ

(UNT Campus)

lakecitieschurch.com

April 16 Easter Service 10:30 AM

April 16 Easter Service 10:00 AM

Faith Lutheran Church

Lamb of God Lutheran Church

801 North Texas Blvd. , Denton

6000 Morris Road, Flower Mound www.faithchangeseverything.com April 15 Easter Service 5:00 PM

280 Indian Creek Dr., Trophy Club

1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound www.log.org April 16 Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 AM

April 16 Easter Sunday

April 16 Easter Worship Service 8:00 AM

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM

April 16 Easter Worship Service 10:30 AM

April 16 Easter Sunday Mass 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM,11:30 AM St. Nicholas Episcopal Church 4700 Wichita Trl., Flower Mound www.stnicksonline.org April 16 Easter Service 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 1897 W. Main St., Lewisville stphilipcc.org April 13 Holy Thursday Day of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM April 14 Good Friday Service 3:00 PM April 14 Good Friday Stations on the Land 7:00 PM April 16 Easter Sunday 7:00 AM,10:00 AM (on new property 1171 Flower Mound Rd) April 16 Easter Sunday 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM (at the Lewisville church) Valley Creek Church 5800 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound valleycreek.org/flower-mound April 13 Easter Service 6:45 PM April 14 Easter Service 6:45 PM April 15 Easter Service 4:00 PM, 5:45 PM April 16 Easter Service 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM The Village Church 2101 Justin Rd, Flower Mound www.thevillagechurch.net/flower mound April 14 Good Friday Services 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM April 15 Easter Services 5:00 PM, 7:15 PM April 16 Easter Services 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM MARCH 2017 | LANTANA LIVING | 61

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