Life in Castle Hills Magazine July 2019

JULY 19, 2019 - AUGUST 16, 2019

We Fix

Roofs HOLY

IS IT SAFE FOR KIDS OUTSIDE HOW TO PICK AFTER-SCHOOL CARE TEEN CRUSHES AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

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Pictures (Ahhhh … we love your family pictures)

local businesses we build relationships with every day. Other times, the story tips come from you, our readers, who aren’t afraid to let us know we missed the boat on something big.

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover starting in the back: Chris (left), Katie (right),

Kason (front, left) and Audrey (front, right) Mortimer of Halo Storm Restoration

FEATURED:

We Fix Holy Roofs

ARTICLES

19 Community Corner

06 Is It Safe for Kids to Play Outside

20 8 Beauty Tips

08 Lewisville Corner

23 Barbecue Recipes For Kids

10 How to Pick After-School Care

24 2019 All Districts

12 Inside Community

26 Foodie Friday DFW with Jay Marks Real Estate

13 Inside Education

27 Get Ready for Shark Week

15 Hidden Dangers of Trampolines

28 Teen Crushes and How to Handle Them

18 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

30 New Castle Hills Apartment Complex

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28 EDITORS PICK: Teen Crushes and How to Handle Them

The Education

ISSUE Get to know your local private schools and daycares.

Learn about the latest education trends, the hottest apps and more.

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Safe IS IT

For Kids to Play Outside

Parents Can Help Their Children Grow Up to Be Healthier

by Susan Neuhalfen

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any of us have fond memories of playing outside when we were children. Our parents sent us out the door after breakfast, and many times, we didn’t see them again until dinner. Do you remember those days? We’d play baseball or kickball with friends until it was too dark to see the ball. We rode our bikes to the neighborhood pool and took a trip to the 7-Eleven for a Slurpee. There was never a parent with us. So what is stopping us from letting our kids have that same freedom and fond memories?

The problem is that times have changed considerably, and there are a lot of dangerous people out there waiting to prey on our youth. In fact, if you watch the news, you would think child abductions are as common as a cold. According to the most recent FBI statistics reported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, there were 424,066 missing children in 2018. During the last 35 years, the NCMEC has circulated billions of photos of missing children, assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 296,000 missing children, and facilitated training for more than 363,000 law enforcement, criminal/juvenile justice, and healthcare professionals.

It’s a different world, to say the least. Here are a few ideas to keep them safe, but still give them their much-needed freedom:

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Go with them at first. Show the safest route and point out any hazards along the way. If walking a road, stay to the left. If riding a bike, stay right. Explain that if they want the responsibility, they have to follow the rules of the road.

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Buddy up. It’s always best if children stay with at least one friend. It will give the parents a comfort level knowing that if one is injured, the other is there to get help.

Pack a cell phone. In addition to bringing the necessities like water, snacks, and money, give your children a cell phone when possible.

Set alarms on the phone to remind them to check in with you with a simple text as to where they are. There are phone apps that allow you to track your child’s phone remotely, if necessary.

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Remind them about stranger danger. Schools do a good job of teaching stranger danger, and it will do no harm to remind them of it.

However, don’t scare them to the point where they are afraid to go on an adventure. Most of the people in the world are good. You just have to watch out for those few bad ones. Make sure they know that you trust them and you’re proud of how responsible they have become.

Remind yourself that you’re doing the right thing.

Playing outside helps them to grow not only in responsibility but in creativity as well.

Sunshine, imagination, and freedom will lead to a healthier body and a healthier mindset.

As hard as it is to let go, the easier we make their lives now through trust and proper education, the better we will make their lives later. Starting with these simple steps, parents can help their children grow up to be healthier, more responsible children, and later, adults.

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CORNER 6 STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS

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hile it’s arduous work, the lure of the freelance and entrepreneurial culture where

you can be your own boss is incredibly

strong. Some people are called to it with a unique idea or talent, while others spend years mulling over what kind of business they want to start.

Admittedly, some people are more in

love with the idea of “a business” than the actual business. Many know they want to be entrepreneurs long before they have

the idea that will help them become one.

But if you’re ready, here’s how you can

begin your path to business ownership.

1. Find Your Product

Many people decide on a product or service and then try to find a market.

This makes the process a lot more difficult. Instead, do some market

research and find an underserved

market or niche and ask yourself what

they need. Knowing their challenge will help you solve their problem. Solve it

and you have loyal customers and fewer marketing difficulties.

2. Create a Business Plan

Now that you know what you want to do

or sell, figure out the details of how you’re

going to set up a business around it. It will be impossible to get any sort of funding without a solid plan, so start here first.

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A business plan is like the architectural

blueprint of the structure, operations and growth plan of your business.

If you’re completely lost about how to go about putting that together, seek out the

help of the Small Business Administration (SBA), your local economic development organization, or your chamber of

commerce. These groups can assist

you in gathering materials and ensure you’re doing what needs to be done.

The Lewisville Area Chamber of

Commerce offers free business consulting to anyone through a partnership with

SCORE, and their expertise is invaluable.

3. Raise the Money

Funds are critical to a business

start-up – decide where they’re going to come from. Most business owners self-

fund in the beginning. You can do this by using your own savings, asking friends

and family to contribute, or borrowing the money. Some turn to sites like Kickstarter.

Others will approach Angel Investors.

The SBA, economic development council

and incubation labs are all good places to

ask about resources. They won’t be able to fund your pursuits, but they will know the options available.

4. Understand Legal Protections and Taxes

There are some legal protections

for businesses. Discuss them with a

professional to decide which one is best

for you. You’ll also want to check out what

the local requirements are to register your business, as well as the fees, licenses,

permits and taxes you’ll pay. You will be well served to set aside money for your

quarterly taxes, so you’re not surprised by

your taxes owed at the end of the year.

A tax professional who specializes in small business can help answer your questions.

When you register your business with the state, you’ll need to select your business name. You’ll also need to get an employer identification number (EIN) and, depending on the type of business, most likely a tax ID, as well.

5. Think About Location There are a million options when it comes to the location of your business.

Brick and mortar is still an option, but if you don’t have the start-up costs for rent, you can accomplish a great deal online.

Decide whether you will have a physical location or operate out of your home.

There are also services that can act as your physical office space when you need it for meetings, and virtual assistants can answer your phones to make your operations seem larger than they are while you grow.

6. Track Everything When you meet with your tax professional, have them give you an abbreviated course in what’s deductible from a business perspective and what isn’t. Then make sure you implement a system to track it all. This will make life around tax time a lot easier for you and/ or your accountant. It will also help you optimize your deductions.

If you’re ready to start a business, your local chamber should be one of your first calls. Think of it as a one-stop shop for all your business needs. No one knows the business community better than your chamber, and they can help you with marketing ideas and connections, as well as online visibility. www.CastleHillsMagazine.com

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Education Article

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he dog days of summer are drawing to a close, which means back-to-school prep is right around the corner. But outside of the typical stuff like buying supplies, showing up for teacher orientations, scheduling sports physicals, and sifting through the latest fashion trends, most parents have one more key item on their to-do list: figuring out after-school care.

Just because school ends at 3 p.m. for the kiddos doesn’t mean our work schedules do. For many of us, we’ve still got another

two or three hours left on the clock, and when you factor in the occasional early dismissal, teacher in-service day, etc., that can

create a stressful balancing act for any parent. It would really help

out if we had somewhere safe for the kids to go, and luckily, that’s

IT WOULD REALLY HELP OUT IF WE HAD SOMEWHERE SAFE FOR THE KIDS TO GO...

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where after-school care comes into play.

Below are a few tips on how to pick after-school care that fits you and your child’s needs:

SEE IF YOUR KIDS’ SCHOOL OFFERS ANY PROGRAMS Before you start looking to the myriad of childcare options

throughout Denton County, keep in mind that many school

districts have after-school programs with staff available as late as

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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS If you are forced to look outside your kids’ school, write down a list of your top questions ahead of time as you call facilities.

Here are a few to get you started: 1. Who is watching my child and what type of training do they have?

2. What schools do you service?

3. What activities do you offer and will my child have time to do homework?

4. How do you ensure all children are getting along?

5. How long have you been in business?

6. What are your hours? another location and will be surrounded by the same people and classmates they see in the halls each day.

CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL FOR A PREFERRED-PROVIDER LIST Many times, your school’s administration will have a preferred-provider list for after-school care.

Even if they don’t, simply asking someone in the front office may yield a few decent options. This will at least give you a short list to work from while also

providing peace of mind that these

outside facilities have been referred.

LOOK TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Safe and healthy after-school care

can normally be found at community

organizations such as the YMCA, Boys &

Girls Clubs, churches, and more. Many of these

programs are perfect for families who need more

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7. Does the facility cater to kids with special needs?

A major concern for parents of children with special needs is whether or not the after-school program is set up to handle children with special needs or learning disabilities that likely require individualized care and 1-on-1 instruction.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX The tips above should definitely help you find an after-school program that can meet you and your child’s needs. But if you don’t feel comfortable, a few additional options include hiring an after-school nanny with experience in education or finding a family member or friend who can pick your children up after school – especially if it’s a friend whose kid goes to the same school or is in the same class as your child.

At the end of the day, we as parents want nothing but the best for our children.

Selecting the right after-school program is another piece to that puzzle, and it takes careful consideration. Rather than wait until school starts, now is the time to start researching your options.

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INSIDE COMMUNITY THE HIVE: AT THE LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Sun. - Mon. Closed | Tues. - Thurs. 11am - 8pm | Fri. - Sat. 11am - 4:30pm 1197 W. Main St. • Lewisville, TX 75067 Have you ever been interested in learning how to sew, laser cut, embroider, create buttons, or use a Cravey CNC milling machine? Maybe you already know how to do these things but don’t have the necessary software or machine to complete your

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project. Well the Lewisville Public Library has established THE HIVE. Where creative people can come together to learn, create, build and design. The Hive is located in the northeast corner on the first floor of the Lewisville Public Library. For more information visit library.cityoflewisville.com and click Gathering Space, then click The Hive.

BAREFOOT NATION AT LEGACY HALL Fri., Aug 2 | 9pm | Legacy Food Hall 7800 Windrose Ave. • Plano, TX 75024 Grab some food to share with friends, or enjoy a good drink all to yourself. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Enjoy your night out by watching the Barefoot Nation concert at 9pm. Barefoot Nation is a Dallas’ premier tribute to Kenney Chesney concert. Dig up your friend’s numbers, call them up and come explore all the wonders of Legacy Hall located at 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024.This is a FREE event. For more information visit www.legacyfoodhall.com.

GEOCACHING - THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT! X marks the spot - or does it?!

Fun for the entire family! Geocaching is a game involving mystery, clues, hidden treasures, and epic memories. Download the FREE geocaching app or use a GPS device and begin the adventure in your very own neighborhood!

Take a few trinkets with you because trading treasures is part of the fun. Check out www.geocaching.com for details and let the mystery begin! Shhhh beware of the muggles!

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INSIDE EDUCATION HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION July 30 | Hebron High School 4207 Plano Pkwy. • Carrollton, TX 75010 Don’t miss the annual student orientation where students will receive their course schedule, pick up text books, pay class fees, learn about athletic programs and student groups and more! Seniors July 30 9am-noon • Juniors July 30 1:30-4:30pm • Sophomores Aug 2911:30am OR 1:30-4pm.

CH ELEMENTARY NEW PRINCIPAL Castle Hills Elementary School welcomes their new principal, Jaime Clark! Her extensive background in education includes principal of A.M. Story Intermediate in Palestine ISD, assistant principal at Westlake High School in the Austin area and associate principal at Permian High School in Odessa. Principal Clark will be a tremendous asset to the Dragon family! GO DRAGONS!

LISD CANVAS

LISD Canvas is a Learning Management System that provides instructors, students and parents, with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance. In Canvas students can see all of their class calendars in the same place, all of their courses on the same dashboard. For Parents, they can see all of their children in the same account along with classes, calendars, and teacher contact information for each child. Visit lisdtx.instructure.com/login/ ldap to sign up, ask your child or their teacher for the Student Pairing Code to register. www.CastleHillsMagazine.com

SCHOOL SUPPLY CHECKLIST Pencils Pens Erasers Rulers Colored Pencils, Crayon, Markers Scissors Glue Sticks Calculator or Computer for Older Kids Highlighters Pencil Sharpener Loose-Leaf Paper Notebooks Pocket Folders Tissue Hand Sanitizer Locker Lock

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HIDDEN DANGERS

of Trampolines

by Leanne Yocum

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rampolines are synonymous with kids and summer backyard fun!

They provide endless hours of

entertainment and a myriad of activities

for the entire family, not to mention, it is a

low impact, high aerobic exercise that can improve balance, agility, coordination, and confidence.

We all want to see our children laughing

• Install safety pads to cover the steel

you are not aware. Check under

• Purchase a high-quality trampoline

is nothing that may pose potential

frame, springs, and hooks.

safety net to enclose the trampoline to prevent children from falling off the trampoline and hitting the ground.

• Remove all jewelry and ensure

pockets are empty before jumping.

and having fun! However, trampolines

• Children should use the trampoline

wants to see their child suffer any injury

• Ensure the trampoline surface is

can still be dangerous, and no parent on a trampoline.

Encourage your children to bounce

their way into summer fun by ensuring trampoline safety rules are followed.

• Make

the environment safe for

your children before installing the trampoline. Find a clear, flat area

free from potential hazards, such as fences, poles, hedges, trees, and other equipment.

• Ensure all springs are sturdy and properly fixed in their position, and bolts are well tightened.

ladder to climb in and out.

dry to prevent slipping, which may lead to uncontrolled landings and unnecessary injuries.

• Discourage your children from

attempting stunts such as twisting somersaults, multiple somersaults, backflips, and other acrobatics they aren’t prepared to attempt.

You could also enroll them in a local trampolining class to learn trampolining skills ranging from the basics of landing to advanced moves.

• Children may sometimes put objects underneath the trampoline when

the trampoline to make sure there danger while they are jumping.

Also, make sure no children are hiding beneath the trampoline.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that children under the age

of 6 are at the greatest risk of injury because their bones are still growing and developing and should not be on a full sized trampoline.

• Always make sure ladders, stools and

chairs are not left near the trampoline.

This will help in limiting unsupervised access to the trampoline.

• There should only be one person

jumping at a time. Most trampoline injuries occur when there is more than one person jumping.

• An adult must supervise the children.

Children are very clever and daring

and tend to want to experiment more, especially in the absence of an adult.

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We Fix HOLY

Roofs

by Susan Neuhalfen

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t’s best to act now and not wait to get your roof fixed because you never know when the next storm will hit and cause serious damage.

That means, first and foremost, having someone in your corner to help you understand what damage was done and what is owed to you by the insurance company.

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“A couple years ago, on the original builder’s roof, I was having issues with shingles blowing off my very steep roof. I was having to keep calling Chris out to do repairs. Eventually the hail was big enough to damage my roof, and Chris was able to put on a roof with a great wind warranty.”

— Roger Sims, Castle Hills Resident

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“The roof is the main variable in filing a claim,” said Chris Mortimer, owner of Halo Storm Restoration. “You always want to have someone on your side to be your advocate.” Chris and his team have served the Castle Hills area for years and will continue serving this great area.

“It is a lot easier if I can be there when the

insurance adjuster comes out,” said Chris.

“We want to point out all of the damage at one time, so we do not have to go back and forth.”

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The good news is, if the adjuster misses something or, if you’ve already had the adjuster come out, it’s not the end of the world.

They can always file a claim later, but because the deadline is approaching, it’s best to act now.

been through this process? For most, this is the first time. Halo Storm Restoration does this daily so they understand the ins and outs of working with insurance what it will take not only to get you a new roof but a better quality roof.

the decking to make sure that there’s no rotting on the wood. They install a superior felt that is breathable so that the attic is ventilated as well. Most importantly, they make sure the homeowner is involved every step of the way.

For Halo Storm Restoration, it’s all about quality. Chris keeps a loyal crew on his

“We make sure the homeowner understands exactly what to expect and when,” said Chris. “We are transparent with everything, from process to pricing.”

roofing team. He pays more to keep the same group because they know exactly how to do things to his tough standards.

Halo is also certified through GAF - a top roofing manufacturer for shingles, felts, and more - which means that by using “Due to the joy of only their products, Texas weather, I’ve had everything comes the pleasure of working with with a 50-year warranty. They are Chris twice. Most importantly

when things don’t go 100% as planned, he ensures the job is done right. I can’t recommend him enough.”

also the only brand that is stocked at Home Depot, so if you ever wanted to add a patio, it would be easy to Halo Storm match the shingle.

Paul Kimble, Restoration will come It is important to Castle Hills Resident to your house for Chris that every roof free. Chris himself has the quality of will get on the roof and inspect not materials they require as well as the best only the roof but the damage to your crew to install it. gutters and other materials surrounding “I live in the area and a lot of the people the house. Even if the adjuster has in Castle Hills I see daily” said Chris. already filed, it’s best to have Halo Storm “So I want to build their roof the same Restoration come and make sure that way I would build mine.” everything has been reported on the claim. Then let Chris and his team help When it comes to putting on your new you understand the process for roof roof, HALO Storm Restoration doesn’t cut claims and rebuilds. How often have you corners. They remove everything down to

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“Many have heard of “The Good Contractors List”, an organization that guarantees quality of each of their members. They stand behind each one of the contractors on their list with a $10,000 guarantee that a quality job will be performed. There was a case where a dishonest contractor used a fake name to pass the extensive background check, and ended up scamming many people by collecting their money and never showing up to work. It was an unfortunate situation, but The Good Contractor’s List stood to their promise and repaid each of the homeowner’s the money they had lost. HALO Storm Restoration is a proud member of the list, and they are proud of the goal of the Good Contractors List to restore faith in that there are still honest contractors ready to hire.”

They also believe in keeping everything on the up and up. They have an A+ rating with the BBB and are a Christian-based company who believe in doing the right thing. Besides, they have already fixed over 100’s of roofs in the Castle Hills area, so if you need a reference just ask a neighbor.

214.546.5101 | www.WeFixHolyRoofs.com | 5900 South Lake Forest Dr., Ste. 300 • McKinney, TX 75070

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SHERIFF ’S

CORNER with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

THE NEW JUSTICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

T

he Justice Management Division is a newly created division within the Denton County Sheriff’s Office

that will come into effect this summer.

The new division will be commanded by

Captain Doug Lee and will be composed of three units including Protective Detail, Bailiffs, and Crisis Intervention Unit.

courtroom. The Bailiffs work hand in hand with the judges during court proceedings and will coordinate with the protective

Officer I positions start at $37,623.00 per year. Visit our website to apply.

Crisis Intervention Unit

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well as the general public.

This unit is our Mental Health Officers.

The primary responsibility is the evaluation of individuals that may be suffering

security guards at county buildings

Intervention Unit is specifically trained to

Deputies will be in charge of the safety

the safety of the individual. The unit works

as the public using these facilities. Sheriff

out their orders as it relates to a mental

understand the threats to the public in

Sheriff Murphree is excited to get this

These deputies will replace the current

from a mental health crisis. The Crisis

throughout the county. Protective Detail

deal with mental health issues to ensure

and security of county employees as well

closely with the Probate Court and carries

Murphree and the Commissioners Court

health crisis.

trained police officers with specific

training in place will make these county facilities more safe and secure.

Bailiffs

The Bailiffs are deputies responsible for

the safety and security of the judges and

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

detail to ensure the safety of the judge as

Protective Detail

government facilities and believe having

WE ARE HIRING DETENTION OFFICERS!

unit started. The process of hiring and

WOMAN’S EMPOWERMENT CLASS Sat., July 20 | 9am - 12pm at Denton Bible Church Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP) is a self-defense class offered once a month. This program is free and open to females 15 years old and older. Registration is required at WEP@dentoncounty.com.

evaluating safety concerns at county facilities is underway.

“This unit will help ensure that our

county employees and the public will be safer when using county buildings.”

— Sheriff Murphree

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COMMUNITY

CORNER Key Legislation Passed For Denton County

by Denton County Judge Andy Eads

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he 86th Legislative Session of the Texas state government recently came to a close. I am

happy to report that the Denton County Commissioners Court suggested five bills, and all of them passed.

Our priorities for the 86th Legislative Session were transparency, good governance, life safety improvements and providing access to the judicial system.

We are appreciative of our local legislative delegates for sharing our values.

The following is a summary of the Denton

for residents who live in special districts, including Municipal Utility Districts, Fresh Water Supply Districts or Water Control and Improvement Districts. This bill requires special districts to hold board meetings within the districts’ boundaries at the request of residents and improves the appeals process at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when a suitable location is not chosen.

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the state statute for county government, counties with 1 million population are

required to create an individual medical examiner’s office. The Denton County Commissioners Court asked for an

increase from 1 million to 2 million in

population. Our county population is estimated to be close to 900,000 and

creating the Denton County Transportation

create a medical examiner’s office (plus

interim executive committee to serve

art facility) in our county. We currently

the county as a whole. Denton County

Medical Examiner, which delivers quality

three member cities (Denton, Lewisville,

dollars, we feel it would be extremely

create a newly structured DCTA board of

examiner’s office at this time.

DCTA Board Restructure – The original bill

need to invest more than $4 million to

Authority included the creation of an

millions of dollars to build a state of the

as the governing board and represent

have a partnership with the Tarrant County

Commissioners Court, along with the

service. As good stewards of taxpayer

and Highland Village), worked together to

challenging to replicate a medical

directors. Previously, the board held 14

Senate Bill 891

voting members. The new board has five voting members, one from each member

and the county as a whole as DCTA looks

provide better access to open meetings

Medical Examiner Office – Currently under

next 2-3 years. As a result, we would

Senate Bill 239

worked with Senator Jane Nelson to

House Bill 3716

Senate Bill 1066

County-specific bills filed:

One Commissioner Hugh Coleman

configurations in the dark.

expected to reach 1 million within the

city and two county appointees. This new

Special District Transparency – Precinct

complex roads with “S” curves and other

structure will better serve member cities

for ways to grow ridership and expand the agency beyond the traditional train and bus routes.

House Bill 3714

County Road Streetlights -- The County

Commissioners Court requested this bill after the January incident involving the

loss of two young lives on the “S” curve of Hickory Creek Road in Denton - the

most recent accident along a stretch of unincorporated Denton County roads.

While we have worked to keep this road

Creation of a new District Court – In 2016, Denton County hired HDR Architects to determine the future judicial and

courthouse space needs of the county.

The study concluded with a finding that, at that time, Denton County needed more District Courts to handle all of

the cases coming before the courts in

a timely, efficient and fair manner. The

population of Denton County continues to increase, and case filings related to

the population continue to increase. The need for additional district courts also continues to exist. The creation of the

court is set for January 1, 2021, to ensure the dispensation of justice without delay and ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected.

and all county roads safe, one tool we

need to have in our toolbox is the ability

CONNECT WITH US

to illuminate county roads for the safety

If you have any

and security of the public. This bill, which

questions or comments,

passed, will allow our Commissioners

please email me at andy.

to illuminate county roads to improve

visibility and assist drivers in navigating

eads@dentoncounty.

Above is Andy Eads

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8TIPS

Beauty

1. FEET

3. SKIN

2. NAILS

4. HAIR

Love the way your feet feel after you get a professional pedicure, but can’t afford to go as often as you’d like? Get soft feet at home by using these same methods. Soak your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes then lightly scrub your rough spots with a pumice stone. For extra softness, put moisturizing lotion on before going to bed with socks on your tootsies.

To help prevent chipping, be sure to brush around and slightly under the tips of the nail when applying polish. Always remember, two thin coats are better than one thick coat.

Plus, it dries faster this way. Make your polish last by adding a new layer of topcoat every other day. If the polish chips and you don’t have time to start over, dip your finger in nail polish remover and smooth over the chipped area, then re-apply a topcoat.

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When it comes to your skin, moisturize– especially your face! If you’re prone to breakouts or have oily skin, use charcoal face wash and oil-free or gel moisturizer. If you’re looking for color, use tinted moisturizer.

ALWAYS use facial moisturizer with SPF. When it comes to dry skin other things to do besides moisturizing is to use soaps with more moisturizing content in them, use warm water rather than hot water and shorten your shower time to 5 to 10 minutes. Another great thing to help with dry skin is to let your shower steam up the room and stay in it a little longer to help your skin absorb water, or go to a steam room.

If the ends of your hair tend to be dry while your scalp quickly becomes oily, try this trick in the shower. When washing your hair, only apply shampoo to the scalp, where the oil is (the shampoo will run through the ends as you’re rinsing, without drying them out). When conditioning only apply conditioner to the ends of your hair, avoiding the scalp.

You can also apply coconut, argan, jojoba, almond, olive, grapeseed or a combination of oils to help with dry hair. To help with oily hair first try washing your hair less because you are stripping the natural sebum your hair needs. Instead of washing your hair everyday try every other day and use dry shampoo when your hair starts to look oily.

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5. EYES

For a look that is more on the natural side a gradient eyeshadow (or also what they call a smoky eye) is the way to go. To create this look, you need a nude eyeshadow palette with more than two shades, along with a flat eyeshadow brush to help pack on the pigment for a deep color, a semi fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply shades and a fluffy brush to blend.

When applying the shadow, apply the lightest shade on the inner corner and use darker shades as you go out. Make sure to blend the colors together with a fluffy brush. The last step is to take the darkest shade and blend it into your crease.

6. LASHES

The hot trend for eyelashes today is to have a long full look. One of the most popular and new way to achieve this, is to get eyelash extensions. This is where they add lashes one at a time to your natural lashes to fill and add length without you having to reapply everyday. Another way to get a full long lash look is to use false eyelashes.

When applying false lashes, apply the lash glue to the lashes and let the glue get tacky before putting it on.

To apply, start by attaching the false lashes to the outer corner of your eye and working inward while getting as close as possible to your natural lash line. After the false lash is on and the glue has dried, apply mascara to blend your real lashes with the false lashes.

7. CONTOUR

Contouring is where you are darkening and highlighting different areas of your face. Start with darkening, you can use a contouring pallet and use the color that is darker than your face. You can also use a bronzer. The general rule of thumb is to use the highlighter to highlight the high points of your face and to darken the lowest points of your face (look for the natural shadows that form on your face).

Blush is applied on the cheek bones. The more you blend your contour the more natural the look will be.

8. LIPS

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Barbecue Recipes For Kids That Even Adults Will Love

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erving food to a group of children is a bit trickier compared to cooking for adults. This is because they tend to only eat what they find attractive or what’s familiar to their taste buds. So if you’re planning a children’s party, why not take it out in the yard?

Your guests will have plenty of room for games and you can serve them these delicious barbecue recipes for kids!

GRILLED BABY RANCH BURGERS

WATERMELON WEDGES WITH MINTY LIME SUGAR

Ingredients •

8 small soft dinner rolls, split

•

1 lb ground beef

•

4 leaves lettuce, halved

•

8 slices plum tomatoes

•

1/2 cup ranch dressing

Ingredients

•

1 teaspoon olive oil

•

8 graham crackers

•

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

•

8 chunks chocolate of your choice

•

Sliced carrots and celery for serving

•

4 large marshmallows

Ingredients

MINI CAMPFIRE S’MORES

Directions

Directions

Using clean hands, form the ground beef into 3-inch patties. Season each with kosher salt and black pepper. Oil the grates and cook patties over medium high heat for about 4 to 6 minutes per side or until good grill marks appear and meat is cooked through. Place grilled patties on dinner rolls, spread with ranch dressing then top with lettuce and tomato.

Serve with sliced carrots and celery.

To make 1 s’more, sandwich 2 chunks of chocolate and 1 marshmallow between 2 crackers. Wrap each s’more with heavy duty aluminum foil and cook on a preheated grill over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Allow to cool for a few minutes before unwrapping the foils.

It’s important to make sure they’re cool enough for kids to eat. Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving if desired.

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•

Precut fresh watermelon wedges

•

1 lime, zested (zest finely grated)

•

4 fresh mint leaves, finely shredded

•

3 1/2 tablespoons golden caster sugar

•

Lime wedges for serving

Directions To prepare the minty lime sugar, mix together lime zest, shredded mint leaves and 2 1/2 tablespoons golden caster sugar. Set aside. Toss the watermelon wedges in the remaining sugar. Heat watermelon on a grill over medium high heat for just a few seconds per side until grill marks appear, using tongs to flip. Place on a serving platter, sprinkle with minty lime sugar and serve with lime wedges.

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SOFTBALLL DISTRICT 8-5A ALL-DISTRICT CO-MVP: Jayda Coleman, The Colony CO-MVP: Lauren Lucas, Little Elm OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kaylin Jackson, Denton

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Abby Buettner, Ryan

PITCHER OF THE YEAR:

Karlie Charles, The Colony

CATCHER OF THE YEAR:

Jacee Hamlin, The Colony

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

Ashanti McDade, Denton

CO-UTILITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Rylee Seymour, Justin Northwest;

Hannah Copeland, Justin Northwest;

Savanna Phillips, Ryan; Harper Hughes,

Ryan; Katie Baeumler, Ryan; AJ Frausto, Braswell; Emma Rodrigues, Braswell; Shelby Nelson, Lake Dallas;

Brooklyn Morris, Denton; Brandy Sorrells, Denton; Gabby Naples, Denton.

SECOND TEAM Allie Buchanan, Lake Dallas; Aubrey Meyers, Lake Dallas; Jodee Duncan, The Colony; Carlie Goldy, The Colony; Leah Salinas, Little Elm; Melissa Ocasio, Little Elm;

Taylor Jayo, Justin Northwest; Aryanna

Reyes, Justin Northwest; Kobie Bothell,

Ryan; Kiana Olim, Ryan; Amanda Terzich,

Olivia Wick, The Colony

Ryan; Alex Guerrero, Ryan; Cat Carter,

CO-UTILITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Denton; Taylor Pizzica, Denton; Britain

Izzi Fielder, Little Elm

COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR:

Denton; Cat Carter, Denton; Meagan Haney, Hartzell, Braswell; Erin Corley, Braswell; Rylee Carpenter, Braswell.

The Colony

FIRST TEAM Michelle Tillapaugh, The Colony; Elexus

Facors, The Colony; Madison Adams, Little

Elm; Alyssa Adams, Little Elm; Mikayla Roy, Little Elm; Georgia Heathcock, Little Elm;

DISTRICT 9-6A ALL-DISTRICT MVP: Tatum Boyd, Plano West OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Sydney Lewis, Prosper

PITCHER OF THE YEAR:

Kinsey Kackley, McKinney Boyd

CATCHER OF THE YEAR:

Gabby Coffey, Prosper

INFIELDER OF THE YEAR:

Olivia Gorman, Plano

OUTFIELDER OF THE YEAR:

Elisa Rosado, Plano West

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

Catie Kim, Plano West

COACHING OF THE YEAR:

Mike Ledsome, Plano West

FIRST TEAM Czoey White, Plano; Darby Hickey, Plano; Audrey McNeill, Plano; Ayden Allen, Prosper; Marisa Mejia, Prosper; Elissa Griffin, Prosper; Julia Bumford, Prosper; Ronni Ramos, Plano East; Brittany Co, Allen; Myah Eldred, Allen; Kalei Christensen, McKinney; Taylor Bouck, McKinney; Chandler Gurney, Plano West; Morgan Luster, Plano West.

SECOND TEAM Rhyan Durbin, McKinney; Emma Porter, McKinney; Jamie Cendana, Plano West; Ariel Schachter, Plano West; Micayla Clark, Plano West; Kelsie Delap, Allen; Alexis Telford, Allen; Taylor Wright, Allen; Aahmyri Kennedy, Plano East; Nikole High, Plano East; Anissa Lechner, McKinney Boyd; Kayla Minst, McKinney Boyd; Lexie Bell, Prosper; Abbey Beasley, Prosper; Natalie O’Brien, Plano; Cate Bade, Plano.

2019 ALL

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BASEBALL DISTRICT 8-5A ALL-DISTRICT CO-MVP: Christian Herry, Denton CO-MVP: Logan Kohler, Little Elm OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ryan Hull, Lake Dallas

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Rece Parker, Denton

PITCHER OF THE YEAR:

Ryan Depperschmidt, Lake Dallas

OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

Nic Bennett, Braswell

CO-SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR:

Caden Greanead, Denton

CO-SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR: Chase Brown, The Colony

PITCHING CO-NEWCOMER: Connor Bivins, Ryan

PITCHING CO-NEWCOMER: Derek Lewis, Little Elm

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Shay Hartis, The Colony; Tayte Tredaway, Justin Northwest; Justin Rumfield,

Denton; Logan Quan, Braswell; Josh

Renteria, Little Elm; Dylan Bivins, Ryan; Jorge Aldrete, Little Elm; Christian

Healer, Justin Northwest; Ty Mongo, Denton; Ethan Winfrey, Little Elm;

Ryan Scott, The Colony; Jayson Jones,

Braswell; Brandon Burke, Little Elm.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tyler Collins, McKinney Boyd

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Joey Crisci, Allen

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Nick Moore, Plano West

COACH OF THE YEAR: Rick Carpenter, Prosper

FIRST TEAM Brett Tanksley, Allen; Chad Brown, McKinney Boyd; Caleb Putnam, Prosper; Jacob Cosner, Prosper; Dalton Davis, Prosper; Jalon Mack, Jesuit; Josh Bostick, McKinney; Judson Arrington, Allen;

Ethan Fields, Braswell; Tristan Wittau,

Sam Haigwood, Allen; Sam McGinnis,

Max Lankford, Justin Northwest; Mason

Braden Webb, Prosper; Caleb Bergman,

Ryan; Austin Price, The Colony;

McKinney Boyd; Garrett Reuben, Jesuit;

Davis, Denton; Trevan Fenner, Ryan;

Plano East; Jason Hawkins, Plano; Adam

Weldon Sherrill, Justin Northwest; Martin Rodriguez, Ryan; Keagan Cunningham, Ryan; Parker Smith, Denton; Mario

Lopez, Braswell; Johan Davila, Ryan; Dalton Capps, Little Elm; Merrick

Roy, Little Elm; Kegan Magee, Justin Northwest; Luis Cruz, Little Elm.

Sherriff, Prosper; Anderson Acinger, Plano; Easton Robbins, Prosper.

SECOND TEAM Sean McVittie, Allen; Ryan Messick, Jesuit; Seth Cox, McKinney; Quentin Frederick, Plano; Hunter Reid, Plano; Grayson Coltharp, Allen; Chase Pendley, Prosper; Chase Spencer, Plano West; Connor

Toby Rumfield, Denton

DISTRICT 9-6A ALL-DISTRICT

FIRST TEAM

MVP: Jack Lynch, Dallas Jesuit

Nick Perry, Braswell; Austin Wheeler,

PITCHER OF THE YEAR:

West; Jax Alley, Prosper; Tyson Pointer,

Jack Hattrup, Plano West

Jesuit; Brandon Blair, Plano West.

Denton; Ben Price, Lake Dallas;

Jackson, Prosper; Braxton Boyle, Jesuit; Cooper Huspen, Allen; Ryan Frnka, Plano

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Foodie Friday DFW: Barney’s Cafe

BARNEY’S Cafe

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ell, everyone - we did it! We have officially eaten 2019’s Best Brunch in DFW according to The Dallas Morning News’ Reader’s Choice Awards!

And we have to tell you, it was

Just visit Barney’s Cafe in The Colony or Barney’s Brunch House in Frisco, which are both owned and operated by husbandand-wife team and Frisco residents, Bumi and Laura Sejdini.

Bumi grew up in the restaurant business working at his dad’s restaurants in Detroit and has been spending the last 26 years paving his own road in the business.

A few years ago, he visited some family here in Texas and decided he loved it so much he wanted to move his family and his business here to our area!

Bumi and Laura have absolutely infectious personalities, and the longer we stayed talking with them, the less we wanted to leave. The food may have had something to do with that as well...

Barney’s Cafe is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. serving up fantastic breakfast and lunch dishes. We had the opportunity to sample some of those fantastic dishes, and here’s what we found.

If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re going to fall head over heels in love with their Nutella Chocolate Chip Pancakes. It’s a stack of three chocolate pancakes drizzled with Nutella and chocolate chips.

You’ll feel like you’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven.

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For those of you who like to have eggs for brunch, we were big fans of their Bacado Omelet stuffed with bacon, spinach, tomato, and cheddar cheese and topped with fresh slices of avocado. And if you’re a fan of Benedicts like me, you’ve got to try their special Voodoo Benny, which is topped with chorizo, avocado, and a salsa verde instead of the traditional hollandaise sauce.

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delicious. So, where can you find this amazing brunch?

Their Coconut Crusted French Toast is another great option for those of you with a sweet tooth. It comes topped with shaved coconut, strawberries, and blueberries, and has the perfect crunchy crust.

And if breakfast isn’t your jam, they’ve got excellent lunch options, too, including a killer Bacon Cheeseburger.

Barney’s Cafe truly is the trifecta of great location, great food, and great owners.

We now understand why they’re awardwinning and have people (literally) lined up out the door on the weekends!

So, go visit Bumi and Laura at either Barney’s Cafe or Barney’s Brunch House this weekend. Grab a glass of freshsqueezed orange juice, a stack of their Nutella Chocolate Chip pancakes, and just enjoy a delicious meal!

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GET READY FOR

by Steve Gamel

S

hark Week (airing Jul. 28 - Aug. 4) is almost here, and for all you enthusiasts out there who will be glued to the Discovery Channel, we’re betting that you are counting the days for it to begin, and believe us when we say that we do, too.

Enjoy these fun facts about sharks to get you pumped for the week.

Scientists age sharks by counting rings on their vertebrae – Much like counting rings on a tree.

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Great whites don’t have the toughest shark bite.

The bull shark in fact has been recorded with the toughest shark bite.

All facts were found on https://www.fisheries.noaa. gov/feature-story/12-shark-facts-may-surprise-you and https://bestlifeonline.com/sharks-facts/

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TEEN

CRUSHES

AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

by Leanne Yocum

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hen a child falls in love for the first time, or at a minimum is seriously crushing on another little boy or girl, most parents look at the situation and think, “Oh, isn’t that the cutest thing!” Crushes are in full swing these days, and while adorable, it can be an emotional rollercoaster for your child.

How do they learn to express their feelings positively?

What do they do if the other child doesn’t like them back?

As parents, we cannot control feelings, awkward moments, or entirely protect our kiddos from the bumps and bruises of first crushes. We can, however, be a sounding board – providers of suggestion and feedback and partners in celebration and sadness.

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP GUIDE YOUR KIDS THROUGH A CRUSH:

FEELINGS

Crushes are very real to tweens and teens who experience them. Even little kids feel big crushes. Validating your child’s feelings helps them to feel understood and sends the message that you’re not judging them and that their feelings make sense. Even gently teasing your little one about their feelings could make them feel embarrassed and less likely to share information in the future. Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to developing trust, so you both can stay connected, and your child will continue to seek your advice as the issues around dating become more complex.

LISTEN

If your child is talking about their crush, listen to how they are feeling and what they are thinking. Ask open-ended questions like, “What does a crush mean to you?” Maybe it’s spending time together at the mall or at the movies?

Maybe it’s extra texting and a change in social media status. Be the voice of reason rather than that of criticism.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Ask your child what they like about this person and what qualities they think

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a good boyfriend or girlfriend should have. Talk about qualities you think are important, such as kindness, honesty, and respect. Let your child know a boyfriend or girlfriend should be accepting of who they are and shouldn’t push them to change the way they dress, their hairstyle, or pressure them into doing anything they don’t want to do. Encourage your child to be honest about their likes and dislikes.

WHEN IT DOESN’T WORK OUT

It’s difficult to see your child with sad feelings, but this is part of real life and a valuable life lesson. Explain that sometimes in life even though they have feelings for someone, the other person might not feel the same about them – and that’s ok.

Try to avoid saying things that will minimize your child’s feelings. Being understanding of their emotions will help your child grow into a compassionate, resilient person who understands they are loved for who they are and will teach them skills to manage big emotions and challenges.

There are many different styles of parenting and ways to handle crushes, but the one compelling factor in all the various methods of parenting is love. In parenting, love wins. At the end of the day, love your child well, seek what is good for them, do your best, and it will have powerful effects.

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NEW CASTLE HILLS APARTMENT COMPLEX C

by Steve Gamel

astle Hills continues to expand as more families and businesses flock to one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities. And now, they will have even more options when it comes to where they want to live, work, and play.

Bright Realty, a full-service commercial

and residential real estate company, has

broken ground on Phase II of Castle Hills’ luxury apartment community, Discovery

at The Realm. The Realm is a multi-family

development located in the master-planned The Realm at Castle Hills community. Per a press release, this project will include 312 new apartments and 271,868 square feet of multi-family space, bringing the total number of units to 735.

It is also one of several mixed-use

developments currently underway in

the community, including multi-family,

office, condos, retail, single family, and entertainment additions. Phase II is

located just south of Windhaven Parkway at Castle Hills Drive in Lewisville, just off State Hwy. 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway.

“Texas continues to be the top destination in the country for business, and people who live and work here need a variety

of residential products to choose from,”

Bright Realty CEO Chris Bright said in the press release. “Our multi-family residents have an average household income of $70,000 a year, so they have several

choices when it comes to where they

want to live. They are telling us they want

The first phase of Discovery at The Realm delivered 423 high-end apartments and amenities, including a staffed, resident-only bar and lounge, in 2016.

The second phase of Discovery at The Realm apartments is set to open in late 2020. It will feature two 4-story over podium buildings with 312 luxury apartments and high-end amenities such as a dog park with bench seating, a second fitness center and flex workout/yoga room, bocce ball court and landscaped, outdoor seating areas with barbecue grills, fire pits, and water features.

The property will also include an extensive trail system that connects to the current Discovery trail system and, upon completion, will connect to the much larger system throughout The Realm at Castle Hills community.

Association of Home Builders for its “Game Changing Technology” in energy efficiency.

This phase of construction complements several projects currently underway or planned, including: • Phase I of The Realm at Castle Hills, Offices at The Realm, includes a ninestory development currently leasing office and first-floor restaurant and retail space.

• Phase II of The Realm at Castle Hills, currently under construction, features a 260-unit, five-story apartment community with groundfloor restaurant and retail space.

The first units are expected to deliver in late 2020.

• Sojourn at The Realm is an 80-unit condo project under construction and pre-selling now.

• Cottages at The Realm is a unique, all new rental home community that is now leasing three- and fourbedroom houses.

• Crown Centre is a planned mixeduse development that will include a corporate campus, apartments, and retail.

For more information on the project visit www.BrightRealty.com.

In addition to its luxury amenities, the press release states that Discovery at The Realm is equipped with an award-winning Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling system.

The system was recognized in 2018 by the National

the advantages of a suburban setting – outstanding schools, access to a large

airport and major employers – while living in a walkable, urban-type setting that

allows them to upgrade over time without leaving that community.”

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