Life in Castle Hills Magazine October 2020

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020

Medical Experts Issue

Beauty

BY DESIGN Charles A. Wallace, MD

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Contents ASK THE EXPERT 25 Health Advice with Texas Bone & Joint BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS 15 Medical City Lewisville: A Unique Program Dedicated To Lifelong Success 23 Colony Chiropractic: The Business Behind Colony Chiropractic ARTICLES 08 How To Talk to Your Doctor Without Pulling out Your Hair 12 Inside Community and Education 19 Foodie Friday DFW: Rusty Beagle 20 Carrollton Early Childhood PTA Kids-Giving Day 22 Mental Health Services Are Important In Denton County 24 Audri and The Cupcake Wars 27 Mums The Word 28 Save Your Pumpkin Recipes 30 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

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Beauty

BY DESIGN Charles A. Wallace, MD

Cover Image Heather, Christina, Terrie & Christi of Dr. Charles Wallace’s office

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Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editors

Bobbi Byrne

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veryone loves a good pun, right? I sure do! This time of the year is my favorite; cooler weather, pumpkins everywhere, the anticipation of neighbors passing out full-sized candy bars, and a good Halloween pun. Just a basic Internet search led me to a few good ones I had to share with you.

I hope these Halloween puns don’t drive you batty. Ha! Get it?

Want to hear some skeleton puns? They’re very humerus!

It’s going to be a great Halloween – I can feel it in my bones!

If you’ve got it, haunt it.

I have a few vampire puns, but they suck.

Ghosts make the best cheerleaders. They have lots of spirit!

Pumpkin’ out Halloween puns like it’s nobody’s business!

Use these puns with friends and family and see if you get a laugh. With all the seriousness going on these days, smiles are everything. I hope this helps get you in the spirit of this ghoulish holiday.

However Halloween and trick-or-treating looks like this year for you and your family, we would love to see pictures! Pumpkin patch photos and ones of your littles dressed up in their best costumes are always fan favorites.

We hope you enjoy this issue. And don’t forget to carve out some time for pumpkin decorating!

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Medical Experts Article

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR WITHOUT PULLING OUT YOUR HAIR

by Contributing Writer

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ou go to see a physician because you want to learn about the issues you may be having with your health. The reality is you will only have seconds to say anything about your situation. After this, a physician will have a question, comment, or redirect the conversation. If you wonder if your doctor even hears what you’re saying, you are not alone.

Communication This is not everyone’s experience when

they go to see their physician, but it is a common one. There was a recent study

patient’s health. When a person disagrees with what a physician says, they

and not so much about your health history.

Both can help and physicians know that

more than 80 percent of proper diagnoses are made by effectively listening to

their patients. A list and notes can help a physician remember what they have

already told you. If you have your story

must respectfully communicate it.

may want to hear about your symptoms

and questions ready, a

Trust must be built and

IN MANY CASES,

communication with their patients. Less

them. There are certain

THERE IS A

these same physicians believe their talks

communicate effectively

DISCONNECT BETWEEN

disconnect between patient and physician

Make Notes

conducted that showed over 74 percent of physicians believe they have satisfactory

maintained between

than 22 percent of patients treated by

things a patient can do to

were adequate. In many cases, there is a

with their physician.

that is difficult to accept.

Working Together

It may help if you have

some notes about your

PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN THAT IS DIFFICULT TO ACCEPT.

It is understood that the better a physician

condition before you go

the higher a chance a patient will get

know the questions you want to ask, you

patient must work together to improve the

Patients have to realize that physicians

and a patient can speak to one another,

to your doctor’s appointment. When you

the correct treatment. A physician and

will listen more closely to the answers.

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physician will be ready to listen.

Honest and Accurate On the other side, it’s important to remember your

physician has many

patients who have not told them the whole truth about their

symptoms. This usually

happens when it involves something a

patient doesn’t feel comfortable speaking about. These topics often involve a sexual

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or alcohol and more. It’s important to try and work on developing a relationship with your physician where you are comfortable being

honest and accurate

They often follow various educational models such as rapport, empathy, support, partnership, explanations, cultural

PATIENTS HAVE

about any issue

involving your health.

TO REALIZE THAT

about the best way to

PHYSICIANS MAY WANT

It is important to ask

contact your physician with any follow-up

questions. Feel free

to communicate with

TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR

your physician about

SYMPTOMS AND NOT

the experience you’ve

SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR

Physicians appreciate

HEALTH HISTORY.

your care as well as had in their office.

this type of honest

communication. They believe it helps

them learn more about the care they are providing and how their office is operating.

Physician’s Barriers

competence, as well as trust --which is better known as RESPECT. There is also acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, as well as thank you -- or AIDET. Some medical experts try

If you are experiencing a communication problem with your physician, you may need to seek ways to correct the situation.

You should always work with a physician that makes you feel as if you can trust them. A doctor who makes you believe they are listening to what you have to say about your medical issues. At the end of a visit, you may want to go over with your physician what was discussed and make certain you are both on the same page.

This can lead to a better understanding between the two of you and result in more effective communication taking place.

to teach physicians how to effectively communicate with their patients emphasize the Four

Es. This involves engage, enlist, educate, and empathize. This method is used as a way to help patients become active participants in their health care plans.

Try to understand your physician is also facing things that put up a

barrier for them when it comes to effectively communicating.

•

Patients being confrontational and

resistant to answering questions by

those who are providing them care.

•

They may unintentionally use jargon a

•

It is possible there is a cultural barrier

•

A patient or physician could

patient could misunderstand.

between a physician and their patient. simply have a lack of effective

communication skills. This often

involves not knowing when or how to respond to specific nonverbal cues.

•

There could be an avoidance of social

•

All physicians have a fear of

and emotional issues. being sued.

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

AMERICAN PICKERS IN DENTON COUNTY

HIGH SPEED TRAIN APPROVED The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the high-speed train that promises to transport passengers from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes. Texas Central Railroad, the company in charge of the project, expects to start construction in the first half of 2021.

INSIDE EDUCATION

MEDICAL DISPOSAL DAY Sat., Oct. 24 | 10am-2pm | The Colony High School 4301 Blair Oaks, The Colony, TX 75056 Lewisville ISD and DEA have set up locations for medication disposal day to prevent pollution and abuse. Bring expired or unused over-the-counter or prescription medications to TCHS. This event is for the adult community to bring items to dispose, not the students. Hebron Valley Elementary is a secondary disposal location.

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Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz and the team from American Pickers will be filming throughout the state during November and they will be coming to Denton County! This popular series is known for exploring the world of antique “picking.”

The team is looking for leads. If you or someone you know has a large collection of hidden treasures, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.

DID SOMEONE SAY FREE FOOD? Attention Polser Elementary school students! Polser is now serving breakfast and lunch meals free of charge. Meals include kolaches, bacon-egg-cheese melts, popcorn, chicken, pizza, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Drive thru pick up Monday-Friday from 11am-12:30pm. www.CastleHillsMagazine.com

WOMEN’S JOGGING GROUP VISUAL ART LEAGUE OF LEWISVILLE Sat., Oct. 24 | 10am-5pm | MCL Grand 100 N. Charles, Lewisville, TX 75057 Melodies of the Soul is the newest exhibition by the Visual Art League of Lewisville which shines a light on items and experiences that nurture and please their souls. Also on display at the MCL Grand Art Gallery is Circus of the Absurd, an installation focused on the absurdity of how different things associated with COVID-19 are affecting our lives in 2020. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.MCLGrand.com.

More than ever, now is a time for fellowship and social (distancing) interaction. If you are looking for a tribe and you are interested in outdoor exercise, join the Castle Hills Women’s Jogging Group. To see what days and times the group meets, join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/753986142110550/.

BAND TRAILER CONTEST

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS Congratulations to Hebron High School’s eleven National Merit Semifinalists! Luc Chartier, Delaney Dyer, Gabriela Huerta, Tyler Kerch, Eric Kim, Akshaya Kummetha, Sammi Kwon, Andrew Le Prell, Susanna Park, Nicholas Scheufler, & Aidan Turner.

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The Colony High School Band received an incredible gift by an anonymous donor recently. The gift is a trailer for the band to use for their transportation needs.

Now, students are encouraged to post a picture of a drawing, by hand or digitally, of a trailer design for the TCHS band. The pictures will be voted on and the winner gets to walk through the trailer first. Post to the band’s Facebook, www.Facebook. com/tchsbands. Use your creativity!

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A Unique Program

Business Spotlight

DEDICATED TO LIFELONG

SUCCESS

Bryan Borgfeld, MD

by Contributing Writer | photo Courtesy of Medical City of Lewisville

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ith the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, people are understandably cautious and especially selective about where to receive healthcare. At a time when quality care, outcomes and patient experience are particularly important, Medical City Lewisville’s extensive network of health experts stand ready to deliver safe, compassionate and world-class care.

Serving the Southern Denton County communities for more than 40 years, Medical City Lewisville first offered robotic surgeries in 2014. Since then the hospital’s robotics program has grown to include two state-of-the-art da Vinci systems, the leading edge of robotic surgical technology for minimally invasive surgeries. Leading the hospital’s program is Bryan Borgfeld, MD, who serves as the Robotic Surgery Medical Director.

A board certified surgeon with 27 years

of experience and nearly 500 robotic surgeries completed, Dr. Borgfeld is also a longtime resident of Denton County and has likely been the surgeon for someone you know – and the procedure was likely robotic. “I’m from DFW and have worked here my entire career, because I believe it’s essential for patients to have access to a higher level of comprehensive care within their own communities and close to home,” Dr. Borgfeld said.

Dr. Borgfeld explains that the benefits of robotic surgery can result in a better experience for patients, because this technology exponentially expands the surgeon’s precision and provides enhanced, 3D visual capabilities.

Ultimately for the patient, this can result in significantly less pain, reduced need for narcotic pain relievers, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries. Robotic surgery was first conducted more than 20 years ago, and today it is used for a vast range of surgical treatments including hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, hysterectomies, weight loss surgery and more.

In addition to the extensive experience of its surgical experts and multidisciplinary care teams, Medical City Lewisville boasts top-in-class results for quality and patient outcomes. Recent recognitions include the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award the last two years; and straight A honors since 2016 in the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety rankings. Additionally, patients consistently rank the hospital’s surgical department with top scores for excellent patient experience outcomes.

Coupled with extensive screening protocols and stringent sanitation standards, patients can take comfort in trusting Medical City Lewisville experts for their surgery needs.

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Medical Experts Article

Beauty

BY DESIGN Charles A. Wallace, MD

by Steve Gamel | cover photo by What’s That Guy’s Name? | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GUY T interior photo of Charles A. Wallace, MD courtesy of Reflections Medical Spa

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r. Charles Wallace enjoys sharing how he got to where he is today as one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s leading and well-respected plastic and reconstructive surgeons. But he admits his journey is a little different than most of his peers.

Not many patients know this, but Dr.

Wallace grew up racing motorcycles. As

a naturally competitive athlete, Wallace’s father taught him the mechanical

principals and skills needed to make sure that his bikes were always competitionready. By the time he graduated high

school, his dexterity, creativity, and ability to repair almost anything was ingrained in him, and not ironically, that played in

perfectly to his long-term dream of being a surgeon.

“It suited my scientific mind, my

creative mind, and required manual

dexterity for repairing things,” Dr. Wallace said. “It’s a natural sequence in terms

of the dexterity and appreciation of the mechanical principals for maintaining a motorcycle to incisions, suturing,

rearranging parts, grafts, repairing tissue, and so on. While that may sound crude, it’s still handiwork.”

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He added, “That’s what I attribute my success to. I not only have an artistic mind, but I have a sense for balance and proportion and a sense of the mechanical requirements for things to stay put, be strong enough, flexible enough, etc.”

More importantly, he has an innate sense for beauty and the compassion necessary to always deliver exactly what his patients want, need, and

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deserve. At Charles A. Wallace MD in Dallas, patients from Castle Hills, Frisco, Plano, Dallas, and all points north and south know they can rely on Dr. Wallace and his team for customized treatment for anything that has to do with plastic and reconstructive surgery and med spa services.

Dr. Wallace provides stunning yet highly natural-looking cosmetic procedures that will allow you to see your results in a new reflection that proudly looks back at you in the mirror each day. No matter what your budget is, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with a boardcertified plastic surgeon who only has your best interests at heart.

On the plastic surgery side, Dr. Wallace regularly sees patients for a variety of services, including breast augmentation, facelifts, Rhinoplasty, mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, liposuction, and more.

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“It’s always been about helping people — using my skills to manage problems

related to weight, aging, accidents, cancer,

advancements that also allow them to offer premier med spa services.

Those services include everything from Botox, lip injections, and RF the time about customizing solutions for microneedling, to chemical peels, each patient, and we really mean that. waxing, microdermabrasion, and more.

As I always say, no key fits Their FaceTite/BodyTite every lock. We take the More importantly, equipment is an energytime to listen to people, he has an innate based radio frequency hear their goals, and then sense for beauty device that distributes translate that into a realistic and the compassion energy just under the surgical option. I’m not shy necessary to always skin through needle-like to say that I’m pretty good deliver exactly what incisions to reduce fat and at it. That’s why I’ve been his patients want, promote skin tightening blessed to do this for over need, and deserve. at levels that simply 30 years.” weren’t available five years ago.

The Morpheus 8 helps Dr. Wallace was recruited by the U.S. improve fine lines, sun damage, and skin Navy four years ago and recently spent texture problems. And the TruSculpt ID time in New York throughout April and is a revolutionary non-surgical, bodyMay helping with the military’s COVID-19 sculpting treatment that allows you to response. When he came back, he said he personalize your ideal body in as little as was met with a very busy surgery schedule one 15-minute treatment. that hasn’t let up since. While he’s excited and more,” Dr. Wallace said. “We talk all

to be so busy on that side of the business, patients can’t forget that his facility

overflows with the latest technological

It’s all your beauty needs in one place. And Dr. Wallace is the surgeon you can trust.

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Rusty BEAGLE

Rusty Beagle: Foodie Friday DFW

by Jay Marks | photos courtesy of Foodie Friday DFW

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f you’re looking for a place where “everybody knows your name” and where you can get some of the best wings and burgers in town, then look no further than the Rusty Beagle located off FM 407 on the Lewisville and Highland Village border.

Husband-and-wife team Charles and Jackie Carlock took over running the restaurant in 2015 after Charles’ dad, Rusty, passed away from cancer. The two have continued Charles’ father’s legacy and have created a beautiful environment where everyone feels welcome from the customers to the staff.

The Rusty Beagle is, by definition, a sports bar, but it’s also a gathering place for Little

League Teams, a family dinner spot, a Super Bowl party venue, a great place to grab some lunch, and so much more.

We did mention that these guys have some of the best wings and burgers in town - in fact, they recently won Best Wings from Best of Denton County 2020!

They have a wide range of sauces for their wings ranging from Mild to Asian Sesame to Mango Habanero, and you can order them naked or breaded.

Two of their crowd-favorite burgers are the Rajun Cajun made with blackened seasoning, sauteed mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, bacon, and a creole aioli; and their namesake burger - The Rusty - which is topped with tender smoked (in-house) brisket, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, chipotle BBQ sauce, and two halved bacon-wrapped jalapenos. Yes,

that’s real life. That sucker is about 2 feet tall and it’s delicious.

The Rusty Beagle also has some killer sandwiches on their menu like their Triple Stack Clubhouse Sandwich and their Reuben made with house-made corned beef, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing.

And, of course, at the center of the Rusty Beagle is their bar which has 24 taps with craft beers that rotate through seasonally, cocktails, whiskeys, wines, freezer shots, and more. They have Happy Hour every day of the week with different daily specials, and on the weekends you can find live music on the patio.

All in all, between the food, the environment, the people, and the sports, you’ve got to make the Rusty Beagle your new hangout. You’ll love getting to meet Charles and Jackie and the whole team and you’ve got to try out The Rusty Burger while you’re there!

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C A R R O L LT O N E A R LY C H I L D H O O D P T A

Kids-Giving Day

by Diane M. Ciarloni | photos courtesy of CECPTA

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he mind of a child is awesome, beginning its navigation of the learning process from the moment a newborn’s eyes open. A miniature hand reaches out and instinctively wraps around the first adult finger it encounters. Bingo! He (or she) just learned there’s a big dude in the room. Soon, he learns the big finger belongs to someone who offers food, warmth, comfort, protection, and something really nice called love.

but it also allows parents to build a strong,

The people at the Carrollton Early Childhood PTA (CECPTA) believe children are capable of learning even a few complex elements before they hit kindergarten. It begins with that first finger contact, and the six women who, in 1958, established what is now CECPTA believed

weekly virtual/in-person, age specific play

it progressed from there. The name in those early days was the Valwood Park Elementary Preschool PTA. Several PTAs popped up in the area at that time, with 10 of them chartered.

A short time later, the Valwood Park organization decided to drop all affiliation with a specific school and become, instead, a community organization. It wasn’t until 1993 that the name Carrollton Early Childhood PTA was adopted.

There is a modest annual membership fee of $25, which covers monthly meetings September through May along with a

variety of programs. Activities include

groups, monthly parties and social events, members night out and game nights,

They encouraged kids and parents to look around their communities to identify needs and solutions.

Today, the CECPTA shines its primary focus on providing activities, support, friendships, and education for the parents of children ranging from newborn through preschool.

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supportive network.

informative speakers

and low-cost childcare,

community outreach

programs,

sunshine meals

for new parents

or any members in need.

All of those

things make up

the set agenda, but there is a

great deal more

excitement popping up throughout the year. Sometimes, projects jump out of something as unassuming as a casual conversation, which is exactly what

happened with the Kids-Giving Day on September 12.

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After that, they were all really, really young.

We want to do it again next year and give parents and kids plenty of time to think about it.”

CECPTA tries to involve its kids in a different service project each month. They encourage the children, and the parents, to pay attention to the various charities and to learn what they do and to decide which ones they want to support.

“We encourage parents to talk to their kids about these things and to grow them from a very early age to understand compassion and the concept of helping others. It’s amazing how young minds can be trained in that direction.”

What’s important to note is that 100% of the money raised by CECPTA is used to promote the welfare of area children and their families through parent education, children’s programs, family activities, and community outreach to local schools and organizations.

“Tara Peckham and I were talking about the North Texas Giving Day,” explains Sarah Hess. “I was just thinking out loud and said I wondered if there might be a way we could tie a project for our kids into the Texas Giving Day program. Tara mentioned how, one summer, her kids raised money for a charity they liked with a

lemonade stand. We tossed the idea back and forth and decided yes, we certainly could do that and we could do it in conjunction with North Texas Giving Day.”

There are approximately 150 families in CECPTA. Anyone wishing to do so may visit. Cecptafundraising@gmail.com

The two ladies put out the word, calling for kids ages three to six and their parents to join the fun. They encouraged kids and parents to look around their communities to identify needs and solutions. One came up with washing windows and mirrors.

Another suggested picking up dog poop from yards. And of course, lemonade stands and cookies.

Hess and Peckham did some checking and found a bill signed by Gov. Abbott in 2019. It stated kids under the age of 18 could sell beverages, such as lemonade, at parks or in front yards without a permit or license fee.

“We had nine families participate this year and we were thrilled. The families chose the charities for their projects. Our oldest participant was 11. The next was eight.

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MENTAL HEALTH

SERVICES

ARE IMPORTANT I n

D e n t o n

C o u n t y

struggles due to the risks of contracting

COVID-19. Thankfully, CARES Act funding allowed MHMR to receive funds as part of Operation: Connecting Lives to

purchase iPads to assist in connecting

with the elderly population, especially

those in nursing homes who have been especially isolated.

United Way of Denton County is another organization that has been on the

frontlines serving our residents in many ways including mental health. UWDC leads the Denton County Behavioral

Health Leadership Team, which advocates and facilitates for a collaborative personcentered behavioral health system to repair and restore lives.

Interested residents can attend a

free-8-hour course on adult mental

by Denton County Judge Andy Eads photo courtesy of Judge Andy Eads

health first aid to equip them with a

five-step action plan to respond and refer an adult who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

O

ctober is National Mental Health Month, which provides the perfect backdrop to stop and assess exactly, “How are you doing?” As stressful as life is normally, COVID-19 has magnified stressors in everyone’s life and pushed the boundaries of our mental health.

Another population in Denton County

Statistically, Americans rank high in the realm of mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 26.3 percent of adults 18-25 suffered from a mental health issue in 2018. During 2009-2017, adults 18-25 suffering from major depression increased 63 percent.

The senior population (55 and above) in the U.S. is estimated to have 20 percent of the demographic struggling with a variety of mental health issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 40 million adults, around 18.1 percent of the U.S. population, suffer with chronic anxiety, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

The U.S. spent $187.8 billion on mental

Incarceration provides a plethora of

abuse disorders in 2013. An estimated

still being among a constant population.

treatments alone, according to a

this population and keep them healthy.

who has a great need for mental health

assistance is our inmates, juveniles, and the public in crisis situations.

health conditions and substance

restrictions, rules, and even isolation while

$70 billion was spent on depression

Our County recognizes the need to serve

SingleCare report.

Denton County has spent over $1.3 million

These statistics remind us that many of

to provide mental health assistance for

struggling with mental health, suffering

a mental health crisis through the Sheriff’s

the added pressures of life due to the

and the Denton County Public Health’s

our neighbors in Denton County are

our inmates and the public experiencing

in silence at an even deeper level with

Office Mental Health Investigative Unit

ongoing pandemic.

Jail Health Program.

Denton County’s MHMR has reported a

During this month of mental health

elderly population since the onset of the

these initiatives and assist each other

true struggle to remain connected to their

awareness, let’s do our part to continue

pandemic. People are not coming out to

in ensuring mental health services are

seek assistance with their mental health

available to all in need.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you at andy.eads@dentoncounty.com or 940.349.2820 For more information, register for my newsletter at www.Dentoncounty.gov/countyjudgenewslettersignup.

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Business Spotlight

THE BUSINESS BEHIND

COLONY CHIROPRACTIC

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hat is your background and how did you develop the skills to start your business?

(A) I attended UNL and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. I met a successful Chiropractor in Dallas who became my mentor. He encouraged me to join a management group for guidance and he helped me start my practice in 1995.

and give back to your community.

Your business will have ups and downs.

I have had several incredibly low points in my practice, but I fought every time and became even more successful.

(Q) Do you have any specific advice for other’s who are thinking about starting their own business?

(A) Find your passion and put your whole heart into it. You must have confidence in yourself and be willing to work hard.

Find a mentor and ask for advice. Treat your staff and clients fairly. Be involved in

Chamber, management company, community and newspaper awards, etc. However, I am most proud of our patient success stories: we have helped patients who were able to cancel their scheduled spinal surgeries, get off prescription medications and enjoy life again.

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(Q) Name your greatest success, or what you are most proud of, in your business experiences.

(A) I am proud of many accomplishments:

photo courtesy and pictured above is Dr. Kelly D. Smith, D.C, Owner of Colony Chiropractic (Q) What’s an interesting fact about

your business most people don’t know?

(A) We LOVE giving back to our community. We run specials for patients that allow us to give free services in exchange for donations to Metro Relief, Plano Children’s hospital and The Colony Animal Services - which we have donated over $10,000.

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Audri CUPCAKE WARS AND THE

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by Diane Ciarloni | photos courtesy of C3 Bakery

udri Fleming of Castle Hills was in the fifth grade when she picked up the TV remote and flipped to the Cupcake Wars, a Canadian reality show about a cupcake-making competition. The series, which lasted for 11 seasons and 137 episodes, first aired on the Food Network two days after Christmas, 2009.

Each episode consisted of three rounds, structured much like the current day Chopped, where one person is eliminated at the end of each round. The final grand prize is $10,000.

Don’t forget, these thoughts are going through a fifth-grade brain.

Audri is only one of four Fleming daughters. “I’ve told all of them to try as hard as they can to do something they love. I feel positive about the CIA school.

It’s a three-year program, but it provides a full Bachelor’s degree. The name is wellrecognized, and they help their graduates to find jobs.”

Audri plans to submit her application in February.

“It’s a little scary, but exciting, to think about living there. The dorms at the school are named after spices – cinnamon, clove, nutmeg. I’ll need to make all new friends but that’s okay.”

That night, Audri watched all three rounds.

And, of course, there were more nights.

Audri was intrigued. She already loved her mother Chrissy’s kitchen, helping her decorate cakes and learning the basics of baking from the time she was eight or nine years old. The Cupcake Wars provided an extra push to the next step.

One night, the fifth-grader left the TV screen with a new purpose. “My thought was ‘I can do that,’” says Audri. “There were some things I needed to learn, but I didn’t see that as a problem.”

In 2017, Audri, who is now a junior at Hebron High School, had business cards printed for her own “C3” bakery (cakes, cupcakes, cookies). True, her “bakery” is Chrissy’s kitchen, but it’s where Audri fills her orders and where she makes money.

That money has a specific destination, and it’s not Forever 21. It is, instead, socked away for the tuition required by the CIA.

Audri’s baked creations are exquisitely beautiful. Ask her what is her favorite part of the overall process. You expect her to respond with something like “Oh, the decorating.” No. That’s not it.

Audri began working on her baking and decorating skills. She was totally immersed in the experience.

“By the time I was in the seventh grade,” she says, “I knew this was what I wanted to do as a career. I kept working to improve.”

Three years ago, at 13, Audri decided to attend the prestigious Culinary School of

“My favorite part is when the person opens the box and a huge smile spreads across his or her face. That’s what gives me the most pleasure.”

That attitude is her ticket to a New Yorkbound jet plane.

America, located approximately an hour’s drive outside New York.

Chrissy, Audri’s mom, is 100-percent supportive. “In the beginning, I thought it was just something she enjoyed doing,” she says. “I never thought it would go this far, but she is completely dedicated and determined to get to that school. ”And just how far is “this far?”

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Health Advice: Ask The Expert

VISITING YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

DURING A PANDEMIC

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his is an unprecedented time, bringing uncertainty and unease – especially when it comes to visiting a healthcare provider’s office. You may be asking yourself, “Is it safe to visit my doctor’s office and what precautions are they taking?” shortness of breath, or fever prior to

HERE’S WHAT WE ARE DOING Updated visitor and companion policies.

entering the waiting area.

To limit the overall traffic in the practice,

Mask precautions. All staff are asked to

visitor if absolutely necessary.

or their visitor if they show any symptoms

we are limiting patients to one (1) essential

We thoroughly clean and sanitize all patient waiting rooms, exam rooms,

and other care areas according to the recommendations of the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Screening. We are screening all patients and visitors for symptoms of cough,

visitors will adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Providing more options to stay in touch with your provider.

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wear a mask, and we will mask patients of respiratory infection, have been in

Infection prevention precautions.

Social distancing. All staff, patients, and

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PPE is in use at levels recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Telehealth visits. You may now “visit” your provider from wherever you

may be, simply by using your existing

positive individual, or have traveled to a Personal protective equipment (PPE).

and we look forward to seeing you in person.

contact with a confirmed COVID-19geographic endemic hot spot.

In-person appointments are available

mobile device or computer.

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Our Patient portal remains the best

way to send secure messages, receive testing results, and share information privately between you and your provider.

We’re still here for you – safer and more secure than ever before.

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MUMS THE WORD

by Steve Gamel | photos courtesy of Marty Frank

A QUICK HISTORY OF THE HOMECOMING MUM

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t’s homecoming season in Texas and the mum tradition continues. The homecoming “MUM” tradition began as a sweet Texan token of affection given to a girl by her date in honor of the High School homecoming football game. When did they go from a simple flower to gigantic custom pieces that are often bigger than the girl that is wearing them? Around the 1970’s they have gotten bigger and better; it is a Texas tradition after all.

The homecoming mum is a corsage with trinkets and ribbons.

These ribbons represent various things, student’s names, organization and hobbies, their class level etc. In the past these were traditionally real.

However, over the years they have gone artificial to be more durable and able to save as a keepsake. Today there is no limit to design options that are available to fit all budgets and tastes. Over the last few years the mum crazes branched out to neighboring states, but they will always be bigger in Texas.

YOUR LOCAL MUM CREATORS Marty Frank and Rene Diebold mfrank@mygrande.net 314.308.3663 972.672.6514

General Mum Pricing: $75 - $150 Boutonnières: $12 Wrist Corsages: $25 Rings: $15 Masks: $20 Garters: Prices Vary

Marty and Rene’ started making mums for their boys and their friends when they were freshmen in high school. Their love of crafting, spending time together and creating mums will continue although their boys are freshmen in college. Over the years their business has grown, and they are excited to continue to grow together.

“We would love to make a Mum, Garter or Mask for you! We have premade mums that will be customized to your liking. We can also make one from scratch to meet your needs. Our styles and price points vary and we are flexible, text or email to set up a time to come and pick out a mum.”

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Pumpkin Save Your

Recipes

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re you finding yourself failing once again at pumpkin carving? Don’t just throw it away – while you might have intended it to only be a decoration, you can easily turn it into a great dish or a sweet treat. Here are two great recipes that will recycle your sad jack-o-lantern attempt. So ditch the pumpkin spice latte, and get into your kitchen to whip up a bit of fall flavors in your own home (or don’t ditch the latte, we won’t judge).

ROASTED SPICY PUMPKIN AND SQUASH INGREDIENTS

PUMPKIN COOKIE DOUGH INGREDIENTS •

1/2 cup pumpkin pureed in blender

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1/2 cup vanilla flavored protein powder

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1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour

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1 tablespoon of maple syrup

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2 tablespoons of almond butter

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1 tablespoon of almond milk

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dark chocolate chips

2 pounds fresh pumpkin, peeled & seeded

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1 tablespoon salt

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1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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3 whole yellow squash

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1 teaspoon smoked paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

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1 onion

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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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4 tablespoons olive oil

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(optional) sprig of thyme

In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, protein powder, flour and maple syrup.

Mix together thoroughly.

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INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 200°C or 400°F. Carefully peel and seed the pumpkin. Cut pumpkin and squash into 2” cubes.

Cut onion into several wedges.

Place pumpkin, squash and onion into a large roasting tray before drizzling olive oil over it.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper over the mixture to ensure everything is properly coated (you can add more or less cayenne depending on your taste and spice level).

In a small sauce pan, melt the nut butter with the maple syrup and add to the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated.

Add almond milk to desired consistency. Leave in fridge for a day or so for best results.

Bake in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes or until everything is soft & also tinged brown at the edges.

Before serving sprinkle a bit of thyme over the top and garnish with sprig of thyme.

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SHERIFF’S W I T H

S H E R I F F

T R A C Y

Intern to Captain DENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPOTLIGHTS CAPTAIN KELLY FAIR

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aptain Fair began her career at the Denton County Sheriff's Office as an Intern in 2005, where she shadowed Forensics and Patrol. In April 2006, she was hired full-time as a Detention Officer. She was hired in Patrol later that same year, where she worked various shifts as a Deputy Sheriff. In 2009, she was promoted to Patrol Corporal. In 2011, she moved into the Administrative Patrol Corporal position, where she assisted patrol shifts with supervisory duties, managed the Patrol Field Training Program, testified in grand jury hearings, and continued as the liaison to the water district and contract deputy positions. In August 2013, she was promoted to Sergeant of the Criminal Investigations Division assigned to Forensics, and in 2016 promoted to Criminal Investigations Lieutenant. In March 2017, she was appointed to Support Services Captain. Captain Fair currently oversees the Support Services Division, which encompasses the Professional Standards Unit, Quartermaster, Radio Services, Training, and Technical Services.

M U R P H R E E

WE ARE

HIRING

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

Detention Officer I positions start at $38,752.00 per year.

Visit our website to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/dentoncounty

“As a Texas Ranger in Denton County, I was introduced to Kelly Fair, a new

intern for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. It was apparent from the start

that Kelly had a thirst for knowledge and an outstanding work ethic. Kelly was a

“go getter” and learned very fast. I then watched as Kelly worked her way up

Captain Fair completed the Peace Officer Academy in August 2005. Later that same year, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Woman’s University while interning with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. In December 2012, Captain Fair earned her Masters of Business Administration Degree while working as a Patrol Corporal for DCSO. While working as Forensics Sergeant in August 2014, she completed the

University of North Texas Forensics Science Academy. Captain Fair currently holds an Intermediate Jailers license and a Master Peace Officer license. Captain Fair was awarded DCSO Officer of the Year in 2012 and 2017. She has also received the Academic Recognition award from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Captain Fair’s son, David, is currently an SPC serving in the United States Army in Ft. Hood. She resides in Denton County with her partner Joel.

in the organization and did a great job at each level with professionalism and

integrity. After being elected Sheriff, an opening for Captain became available.

It was my honor to appoint Kelly to the

rank of Captain. Kelly has continued to

be the professional she has always been

and serves the people of Denton County with ethical integrity-driven leadership.

I’m very proud of Kelly and her

accomplishments and it is an honor to

serve with her.” –Sheriff Tracy Murphree.

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