Postal Customer PRSRT STND On theOn web the at: web www.CrossTimbersGazette.com at: US POSTAGE the PAID PERMIT #30 Serving SouthernServing Denton Southern Denton ARGYLE, TX County sinceCounty 1979 since 1979 cross timbers gazette October November2010 2007 Serving Argyle, Bartonville, CopperCanyon Canyon,Oaks, Copper Corral Canyon, City, Double Double Oak, Oak, Flower Flower Mound, Mound, Highland Highland Village, Village, Lantana Lantana and and Robson Robson Ranch Ranch News From Your Neighborhood A Clean Sweep for Those in Need By Michelle Draper, Contributing Writer Community Fun at Parker Square Debbie Sardone, a Flower Mound Bows Maid Service in Lewisville, Parker Chiropractic Wellness Center will host a com- munity appreciation event on Saturday, Oct. 9, from resident who has owned a house- started helping local women with 9am to 3pm at their new office in Flower Mound’s cleaning service for 29 years, is the cancer over 15 years ago, and she Parker Square. The Halloween themed celebra- perfect example of a small company ended up taking her efforts nation- tion will include a kid-friendly haunted house, festive games, a pet costume contest, an appearance by doing very big things. wide when Cleaning For A Rea- Radio Disney, prizes, food, vendor booths, local high The month of October is known son became a national non-profit a school dance clubs, health talks, and more. For more to many as Pinktober in recognition little less than five years ago. Now, information, call 972-438-9355. of national breast cancer awareness instead of only helping women in Suicide Awareness Fundraising Walk month, but Sardone is aware of can- southern Denton County who are The TouchedBySuicide Group will hold its 4th annual cer every month as she has found going through cancer treatment, her fundraising walk on Nov. 6 at Bartonville Town Cen- a way to help over 4,000 women organization helps women in all 50 ter to support local residents who have experienced tragic losses in their families due to suicide. The with that diagnosis get their homes states and four provinces in Canada event brings together people who walk in memory of cleaned absolutely free. as Sardone has recruited houseclean- a loved one, want to raise awareness about suicide Pinktober holds special signifi- ing firms who, like her, are willing to or seek information and support. Register at www. TouchedBySuicide.org. cance for her this year as Sardone give their services away for free. says sometime during the month, the “It was a perfect fit for us to help Haunts and Hounds at The Shops at Highland scales will tip to a total of one million women with cancer who can’t afford Village donated dollars in free cleanings. the service,” said Sardone. “We help The Shops at Highland Village will host a costume Debbie Sardone in front of the WFAA-TV studios at Victory Park next to the contest for dogs and children at its Haunts and Sardone, owner of Buckets & See PINKTOBER on Page 17 American Airlines Center. Hounds Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 6pm benefitting Southern Denton County Neighbor to Neighbor. The event is free and open to everyone. Judges will award prizes for the best, First Annual Earth Day Planned for Community Representative Sees scariest, most creative and funniest costumes for dogs, owner-dog combos, children, and family cos- Residents of Lantana and the surrounding Better Times Ahead tume themes. More information and a printable entry area will have the opportunity to make their By John LaVine, Contributing Writer form for the costume contest is at www.theshopsath- community a little more clean and green. ighlandvillage.com. The first annual Lantana Earth Day is If you could see Hoop it up at the Y scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9th, from 8:00 passion, you’d see The Cross Timbers Family YMCA, in partnership with a.m. to noon at the North Amenity Center heat waves coming the Town of Flower Mound Recreation Department, is pavilion at the corner of Lantana Trail and off State Represen- holding youth basketball signups through November tative Tan Parker 14. Co-ed Pre-K through 8th grade participants can Stacee Lane. register at the YMCA on Cross Timbers Road in Flower A ceremonial tree planting will kick off when he talks Mound or online at www.crosstimbersymca.org. Call the day at 8:00 a.m., followed by other ac- about America and the YMCA at 972-539-9622 for more information. tivities including a hike and bike trail clean what it could be. His angst trans- Friends of Library Book Sale up, electronic waste collection by Computer mits like a tightly Book it on over to a gently used book sale fundraiser See EARTH DAY on Page 27 at the Flower Mound Library, Oct. 22 to 24. With Jim VanVickle coiled spring as hardbacks for $3 and children’s hardbacks at $1, he dissects what along with paperbacks, books on tape, VHS tapes the people of our and DVD’s, you can fill your library. Hours are Friday, Local Seniors Score New Digs country want and 10/22, from 5 to 8pm; Saturday 10/23, from 10am to By Lyn Pry, Contributing Writer 5pm; and Sunday 10/24, from 1 to 4pm. Drop off your where he feels gently used books for the sale at the library anytime The Highland Village All- that our govern- during regular business hours. Stars and Flower Mound’s ment is leading us Seniors In Motion (SIM) se- off course, via exit Tan Parker Inside the CTG nior programs both got their signs that promise News from Town Hall 2 starts in 2005. Each group quick fix solutions to economic woes, but which Argyle Police Blotter 2 was created by seniors gath- will really steer us into swampland. Copper Canyon Mayor Sue Tejml 6 ering in someone’s kitchen Parker sees this November’s elections as an op- LantanaLinks 8 to share ideas about social portunity to straighten our path back towards the DO Police Beat 9 activities for fellow resi- Ribbon Cutting for The Robert & Lee Duvall Center on Sept. 21 in express lanes and long term success destinations. Your 2 Cents 12 Approaching an expected third term represent- HV Mayor Scott McDearmont 23 dents aged 55 and older. Highland Village. “We moved here to be ing House District 63, which covers most of Den- Community Calendar 24-25 Five years later, the All-Stars new perma- FM Mayor Melissa Northern 26 closer to our family and there were always ac- ton County, Parker balances his own political ca- nent home, in the Robert & Lee DuVall Cen- The Pastor’s Place 30 tive senior programs in the communities we’d reer with running a business back here at home, ter, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tues- From the Sidelines 31 lived,” said All-Star co-founder Calvin Clark. and family. day, Sept. 21. Commissioner Andy Eads 33 “My wife Millie has always been involved in Parker is not a sideline talk show host, or critic, Brandi Chambless 34 Highland Village voters approved a bond things and starting a seniors’ group was some- who sits back in the comfortable seats and picks Restaurant Directory 34 C. Stroup 35 thing we felt needed to happen.” See SENIORS on Page 29 See PARKER on Page 22

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The following is a summary of incident reports re- Town Council adopts 2010-2011 Budget cently made to the Argyle Police Department as with No Tax Rate Increase compiled by the staff of the CTG: The council adopted the 2010-2011 fi scal year budget and tax rate at its meeting on Sep- Someone vandalized a vehicle with yellow paint in tember 10th. The new fi scal year begins on the Argyle High School parking lot. October 1st. As stated in an earlier news re- North Central Texas College will expand its A man at the Creekside at Northlake Apartments service to southern Denton County with the lease, the town council voted to keep the tax complained that his upstairs neighbors fi ght all rate on assessed property values the current opening of a new extension campus at Parker Williams withdraws Specifi c Use Permit the time and there is a lot of banging, yelling and Square in Flower Mound this month. Application rate of 0.224810 per $100. The council, staff screaming going on. He said that he has contacted Now serving nearly 6,000 students at its The Williams Company notifi ed the town and Double Oak citizens did an outstanding the apartment manager several times about this is- Corinth Campus, open since 1999, NCTC had and its leaseholders in early September that job this year developing the approved budget. sue. already been offering credit courses at various temporary Denton County locations since the due to the rapid decline in natural gas prices to While on the phone with police taking a report about below $4.00 market average, it is not economi- Double Oak Public Works Projects early 1970’s. a disturbance between neighbors in the 300 block The Parker Square location is intended to cally feasible to move forward with the Sim- Simmons Road – Denton County Trip 08 of Oak Drive, a dispatcher overheard a female re- Bond Project: A total of 10 sealed bids were better meet the needs of residents in the south- mons Road pad site development at this time. ferring to the caller as a “meth whore” and challeng- ern portion of the county; a region that NCTC received for this project. The bids ranged from The company further stated that they would ing her to a fi ght in the street. President Eddie Hadlock said has been under- allow current lease agreements to expire. $1,664,489.00 to $2,278,617.00. The appar- served by NCTC up to now. ent low bidder is Quality Excavation, whose A woman in the 14000 block of Corral City Dr. The college’s governing board, in a recently bid came in at $1,664,489.00. The engineer- noticed that her Xbox 360 disappeared about the called special meeting, formally approved the Town Council Approves Moratorium same time that she kicked her boyfriend out. At the fi rst council meeting in September, the ing fi rm of Halff and Associates will review all 10-year lease agreement with a group of private bids and confi rm all qualifi cations. Further, the investors on a 32,000-square-foot, building at town council approved a moratorium related to Police investigated a suspicious vehicle at the cor- fi rm will report the bids to Denton County for Parker Square. The contract includes an option natural gas drilling and production and also to ner of Hwy 377 and FM 407 and determined that to buy the building at the end of the term. approval to proceed. Once approval is given, pipeline applications to allow the town time to both the driver and passenger had been drinking. On October 18, NCTC will open a tempo- review its current ordinances. The moratorium the fi rm will meet with the town and a project The men were released to family members. rary offi ce in Suite 908 in Parker Square to pro- will expire on November 16th. The Planning vide prospective students with enrollment in- and Zoning Commission held its fi rst work- See TOWN HALL on Page 28 formation, academic advising, assistance with See BLOTTER on Page 5 fi nancial aid applications and even computer stations for submitting admission applications and registering for classes online. When fi nish-out work on the building is com- pleted, it will have 10 conventional classrooms, ����������������������������������� a lecture hall, two computer labs, science lab, library/learning resources center, bookstore, student lounge/study areas and faculty/staff of- fi ces. Initially, about 118 individual course sections will be offered starting in January, primarily in traditional university transfer subjects like Eng- lish, math, government, history and biology. ���������������������������������� Students will be able to take advantage of public transportation to the new campus, as the ������������������������������� ���������������������������� Denton County Transit Authority will extend ����������������������������� ���������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������� bus service to Parker Square starting early next ����������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������� year. ����������������������������� Opening of the new NCTC extension cam- �������������������� ��������������������������� pus is expected to signifi cantly improve the ������������������������������ economic vitality of Parker Square, which has ���������������������������������� for some time been struggling with vacancies due to a shortage of daytime customer traffi c ��������������������������������������������� to its retail shops, restaurants and other busi- ������������������������������������������������� nesses. ����������������������������������������������� With NCTC daytime enrollment expected ���������������������������� eventually to reach 1,000 students and beyond, that should change dramatically. 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Twin Threat Has and elusive, and has great speed. each other, as well. “Neither one of them are true “Me and Dagan definitely push each other,” Backfield in Motion sprinters, but both of them have very Mason said. “But we also help each other on By John English, Contributing Writer good football speed.” and off the field. That’s just the type of rela- The interesting thing for the Mar- tionship we have. Dagan is just a cool person One is called “thunder,” the other is called cus football team is that Mason and to be around, on and off the field, and we defi- “lightning,” and when Rufus Mason and Dagan Erwin are platooned, and what’s nitely push each other to strive to be better.” Newsome are both on top of their game, they more is that neither seems to mind. Mason said that he and Newsome both un- appear to create the perfect storm. “We don’t call either of them the derstand and except the responsibility of being Mason and Newsome have made the Marcus starter,” Erwin said. “One will start such a big part of the teams’ offense, and said football team’s backfield a force to be reckoned one game, the other will start the they both put pressure on themselves as a duo with, combining for more than 1,360 yards and next. We rotate them by series. It to perform week in and week out. 14 touchdowns through the first five games of seems that every game, one is a little Newsome, who had rushed for nearly 400 the season, while leading the Marauders to a 4- Photo by Bill Castleman hotter than the other. We’re going to yards with three touchdowns through the first 1 record. Rufus Mason and Dagan Newsome go with the hotter guy on that par- four games, said having Mason as a teammate Coach Bryan Erwin said he has always be- ticular night. has helped his game immensely. lieved in playing to his teams’ strengths and coachable, he said the similarities pretty much “In the first four games though, “He really helps me a lot, because he is the said, this season, the running game is firing on end there. both of them have been hot twice, so maybe one one that sort of wears down the players, and I all cylinders. “They are completely different,” Erwin said. of these nights, both of them will be really hot, am the one that is trying to avoid them,” New- “It’s a huge luxury,” Erwin said. “These are “Rufus we call ‘thunder,’ and Dagan we call and then look out.” some said. “He helps me a lot. Rufus and I have two of the best running backs that we have ever ‘lightning.’ Rufus is a very powerful and physi- Mason, who had rushed for nearly 700 yards known each other for so long, and while there coached, and we are very fortunate. cal back. He’s like a bull. Dagan’s got really with eight touchdowns through the first four is competition, we both just really want to see While Erwin describes both players as ex- great vision and quickness. He’s very balanced games, said it is great for him to play on the the other one do the best that we can do. cellent teammates, great competitors and very same team with the caliber of running back as “We don’t really try to start over each other, Newsome. because we both know that we are going to get “Playing to play. We help each other out, and that makes on the same us better as a team.” Bruce F. 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Blotter at the church one morning to discover that some- one had broken in, pulled out several drawers Continued from Page 3 and threw items around the church.

A man called police and said that a juvenile “flips A man in the 6600 block of Oakridge Lane called him off” every time he drives home from work and police around 3:00 a.m. and said that a black he wants it to stop. Ford pickup truck was parked in front of his house occupied by a man and woman. He later deter- An 80-year-old man in the 200 block of Westover mined that the woman in the truck was his wife. Drive said that his granddaughter’s boyfriend just He asked her friend to leave but he refused and fired a gun inside the house. Upon investigation told him to go ahead and call the cops. it was determined that the gun was accidentally discharged. No injuries were reported. A domestic disturbance was reported by a wom- an in the 8600 block of Normandy Way who said Police took a report of a loose Palomino running that it began when her estranged husband tried to around behind the post office. take the phone away from his 13-year-old daugh- ter. A resident of Country Lakes complained that sev- eral people were swimming, fishing and camping Police responded to an argument in the 200 block out at the neighborhood lake near Meandering of Green Oaks Drive where a husband threatened Creek Dr. and they were “screaming and yelling to take the family car and damage it. like they are intoxicated”. A maintenance man from Argyle High School re- The caretaker of a homeless, pregnant woman ported that the home team press box at the foot- told police that the young lady was threatening ball field had been broken into. suicide because her husband left her. It was believed that the 25-year-old was possibly at an Someone kicked in an office window and stole Argyle laundromat and that she will lay on the rail- a computer at the Argyle Church of Christ in the road tracks and wait for the train to come. 100 block of FM 407 E.

A caller told police that she could hear her neigh- A woman called police asking for help after her bors screaming and cussing outside their double Hyundai ran out of gas on I-35W because she wide trailer in the 4100 block of Thousand Oaks could not figure out how to remove the gas cap. Dr. See more police calls The First Baptist Church-Argyle secretary arrived at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 6

What’s Happening in Copper Canyon - October 2010... from the desk of Mayor Sue Tejml

FYI: This article is post- of 8-10 cars waiting to unload. Copper Canyon pitched in to help unload the constant stream of Northstar’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, ed on the Copper Canyon residents presented their driver’s license to iden- trucks and trailers. for arranging this generous sponsorship for a very website at www.copper- tify their household as an eligible Copper Canyon By noon, Chairman Marshall Warren had a small town in Denton County! canyon-tx.org. residence to participate in the Clean Up. We only trailer of over 30 old Televisions that he was haul- The Directory will be quite user friendly. It will had to turn away three persons, who lived in the ing to the dump for disposal. Some of these “old not only list the contact information that each resi- Town’s First Clean Up area – but not in Copper Canyon. I explained that timers” weighed over 250 pounds! Thank you dent has volunteered, but it will have maps of each Day on Oct. 2 was a Copper Canyon residents were funding the Clean again, Marshall for going that extra mile to help street and subdivision by lot, street number and HUGE Success! – Thank Up event with their tax dollars, so we could not our Town. residents’ last name. Two pages will list current you Chairman Marshall open it to the public in general. contact information for Former Residents, who Warren! Fortunately, everyone in the constant vehicle Many Thanks to our Well Organized Clean Up would like to be included in the directory. (Adult Our sincere thanks to line was very patient and many thanked us for Vendors! children, who grew up in Copper Canyon but have long time Town resident of the Woodlands Mar- organizing the Town’s First Clean Up. Over 100 Thanks to Republic Services for providing since moved away, have specifically asked to be shall Warren and Town Administrator Donna vehicles went through – and some twice. An es- gratis two dumpsters for regular household trash included. What a tribute to the friendly, neigh- Welsh for organizing this long timated one fourth plus of homes – paper, boxes, magazines, lumber, fencing mate- borhood atmosphere Copper Canyon has always needed event. Marshall rounded in Town took advantage of this rials, etc. – and even one toilet. Mattresses and had!) up some fine neighbors as vol- chance to dispose of unneeded furniture were stacked next to the dumpsters, so There will also be information on public schools unteer workers: Bud Beunier, items. That is a HUGE response. that they didn’t fill up the dumpsters before all the in the area and contact information for commonly Al and Pris Johnson, Art and (And I was also able to distribute loose trash was tossed. used county and state governmental services and Sheila Morales, Carol Owens, 126 silver “CC” bumper stickers Dave Lackie with Stubbs Recycling disposed Copper Canyon’s utility providers. Jim and Louise Stoddart, and to be voluntarily placed on resi- of metal, vehicle and home batteries, and tires of The unique part is the many photos of Town’s Pam Warren. dents’ vehicles and trailers.) all kinds - even tractor tires. people to be included. Denise Remfert, our Town Donna had coffee and break- Unfortunately, the men vol- Melissa Stephens of Cintas shredded docu- Photographer, has worked diligently to get group fast snacks for the volunteers, unteers were “whipped” after ments. pictures of our Neighborhood Watch Block who reported at 6:30 A.M. on a four straight hours of unloading Brad Chism of Computer Crusher of Denton Captains, members of the Long Range Planning Saturday morning! And thanks tires, televisions, batteries, 4’ x crushed hard drives and disposed of monitors, cell Taskforce for Roads, and all our Volunteer Com- to long time Copper Canyon Copper Canyon Clean Up Day 8’ sheets of used plywood, ap- phones, and their connecting cords by giving them mittees for Roads, Trails, Elections, Cookbook, residents Grace Weir and pliances, metal, and an incredible to charities. etc. Brenda Adams for allowing our volunteer work- amount of gallon buckets of old paint. Thank- Ann Duncan of Upper Trinity Regional Wa- There will also be special pages dedicated to the ers to park in their field across from Town Hall. fully, Scott Farrar responded to our call for more ter District handled the “very hard to dispose of airline personnel in Copper Canyon, the equestri- From 8:00 a.m. until noon there was a steady line help and came back after unloading his waste and safely” hazardous wastes. The hazardous waste ans and their horses, residents and their special crew did yeoman service. They were constantly dogs – be they mutts or breed winners, and his- draining old oil into huge drums and loading all toric black and white photos of Copper Canyon in the old paint onto a separate trailer. the past. Each year we publish the Town Direc- Acceptable materials included everything from tory, we will add different specialties to the photo acids, brake fluid, fertilizers, gasoline, paints/ sections. Please feel free to make suggestions of stains/varnishes , pharmaceuticals, pool chem- what would be useful information or fun pictures icals and much more. to include in our Town Directory.

Town Clean Up Event Next Year??? Vendor’s Guide to Copper Canyon and Locally This was the Town’s maiden attempt at a Clean Recommended Area Businesses will be Includ- Up Day. We hope to build on this year’s experi- ed in the Directory ence and do it again next year. Maybe we can find A Vendor’s Guide will list businesses owned a vacant field in Town that would allow us to have or managed by a Copper Canyon resident or an two lines of vehicles simultaneously. This would area business recommended by a Town resident. speed up the process. And we would definitely On the Vendor’s Guide Form will be a place for hope to recruit three times the men volunteers and the referral person to list personal experience maybe limit them to hour and a half shifts. Four with that business and why they are specifically hours of heavy lifting was just too much to ask of recommending it to neighbors. The businesses this year’s volunteers. listed are eligible to add their business card or a Marshall, you were incredible as a Chairman small add for a minimal fee. However, advertis- this year! Are you game for next year?!?! ing space will be strictly limited to only a few pages in the Directory. Call or email publisher North Star Bank Generously Sponsors Copper LaRue Johnson for information (817) 430-4031 or Canyon’s First Ever Directory [email protected] or Mayor Tejml (940) 241- Northstar Bank, Copper Canyon’s official 2216 or [email protected]. Depository Bank for its operating accounts, has On the Town web site, www.coppercanyon- donated $1,000 to sponsor the Town’s first Tele- tx.org, are the Forms for the Directory, the Neigh- phone Directory. Thanks to Michele Barber, See MAYOR SUE on Page 10 October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 7

savings to protect their nest egg against the poten- expenses, a long-term-care policy may make the penses is through a life insurance policy with an Paying for Long-Term tial impact of illness and aging. How to allocate most sense. Weigh the costs against your risk tol- LTC benefit rider. This pays a specific LTC benefit that money depends on a number of factors, in- erance and ask yourself how you might otherwise if you need it. Otherwise, the policy can provide Care cluding your age and the condition of your health, meet these needs. The timing of your purchase your heirs with a guaranteed death benefit. The average American lifespan is getting longer, as well as your financial circumstances. It’s impor- also warrants careful thought. The “sweet spot” and staying healthy is growing more expensive. tant to put it in the context of your entire portfolio. for buying LTC insurance typically falls some- Self-Funding Long-Term Care Rising health care costs will likely continue to be When preparing for future health care costs, apply where between ages 55 and 70. Paying for LTC costs out of your own assets of- a concern for both retirees and those approaching the same framework of risk tolerance and personal fers the greatest degree of flexibility, but it also retirement. vision you use for all of your investing decisions. Annuity with an Enhanced Income Benefit incurs the most risk exposure. You’re essentially Especially worrisome is the cost of long-term Then consider how these four strategies can help Many people use variable annuities as a source taking the chance that your health care costs will care (LTC). It’s estimated that 70% of Americans you balance your financial goals with your health of retirement income. For an additional fee, some not exceed your assets. You will pay for only the over age 65 will require some form of LTC, which care needs. variable annuities offer an optional rider that pro- care you receive. Medicare typically does not cover. Meanwhile, vides an increase in retirement income in certain It’s impossible to predict exactly how much costs for an array of LTC services, ranging from Long-Term Care Insurance circumstances, such as a disability or a chronic money you will need to cover your long-term visits from a home health aide to full-time nurs- Long-term-care insurance, the most familiar health condition. Designed to provide extra in- health care needs. But implementing a strategy ing-home care, have risen at nearly twice the over- option, is designed specifically to help pay for come in the event your health changes, this rider now could help safeguard your assets for the fu- all rate of inflation during each of the past five long-term health expenses that aren’t covered by available through a variable annuity is not meant ture, whatever health issues the future may hold. years. These statistics can cast a pall over even the Medicare, such as home health aides and nursing- to replace health insurance or long-term care in- most comfortable retirement nest egg. A long-term home care. Because these policies are designed to surance. For more information, contact Brooks Bowman illness can have a serious impact on retirement in- help cover these expenses, they tend to cost the at Merrill Lynch - Price Group in Flower Mound come and wealth transfer plans. most. The premiums can deter people who are Life Insurance Policy with an LTC Benefit and Las Colinas at 972-830-6463 or brooks_ Most investors know they should set aside extra concerned that they may not use the benefits. Still, Rider [email protected]. if you want to help protect your assets from LTC Another way to help cover long-term health ex-

The Real Estate Corner by: Gary Kuhatschek Sold Past 6-Months WHAT’S IN A DEED? Average Price Per Square Foot There are three types of real estate deeds Each of these deeds can contain restrictions to the use of that are primarily used in Texas, General War- the property, such as the size of a home to be built, where it $160.00 ranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed and Quick can be built or the amount and type of animals allowed, just $147.76 Claim Deed. Although there are others, I will to name a few. The deed can also contain reservations such as $140.00 explain the difference of each of these three. mineral rights, easements or access by someone other than the $128.70 A General Warranty Deed is the most common type used in owner to the property. $126.78 $120.93 normal transactions involving the transfer of ownership in real In Texas, title insurance issued through a title company is $120.00 property. The words “General Warranty” means the seller of the used for General Warranty and Special Warranty Deeds to insure $111.34

property is guaranteeing the title of the property, not only during the title is clear from the date of purchase back to statehood. $101.78 the time of ownership, but all the way back to statehood. Like restrictions incorporated into the deed, title policies can $100.00 $94.75 $96.30 A Special Warranty Deed is most commonly used in the contain exceptions that a buyer must understand in order to transfer of real property from a bank or lending institution that know what protection they are getting and how the title may af- is only interested in guaranteeing the title to the new owner fect their ownership. In any case, if the buyer has questions they $80.00 during the time they owned the property. should consult with an attorney familiar with real estate title. A Quick Claim Deed is used mostly in a divorce or when one family member wants to transfer ownership of a property Gary Kuhatschek is a broker at RE/MAX Cross Country RE- $60.00 to another family member, but only when there is no financ- ALTORS located at 1990 Justin Rd. in Highland Village. He ing involved. This type of deed has no warranty to title from can be reached at 972-317-9401 or by email garyk@rmccdfw. the seller. com. His website is www.garykuhatschek.com $40.00

CANYON COPPER FLOWER HIGHLAND ARGYLE BARTONVILLE DOUBLE LANTANA $20.00 OAKS CANYON OAK MOUND VILLAGE HOMES ON THE MARKET 87 26 4 21 20 491 113 111 HOMES SOLD 3 1 0 0 4 81 16 17 $- PENDING 5 0 1 1 2 71 21 10 a e k n s n a lle o k HIGH SALE $600,000 $595,000 N/A N/A $690,000 $1,110,000 $400,000 $552,000 a i t illag rgyle ny $264,000 $195,000 an V A a LOW SALE $55,000 $595,000 N/A N/A $85,000 $227,495 L d artonv wer Mound ouble O B MEDIAN $399,000 $595,000 N/A N/A $360,000 $271,000 $254,950 $313,250 hlan lo D anyon Oa ig F opper C C AVERAGE $351,333 $595,000 N/A N/A $418,500 $323,915 $267,031 $330,789 H C AVERAGE PRICE PER SQ. FT. $97.35 $158.03 N/A N/A $115.44 $104.92 $97.21 $97.13 Average Sales Price Per Square Foot for the last 6 months per MLS. AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET 233 124 N/A N/A 109 88 90 110 Information from all real estate company sales combined AVERAGE % OF LIST TO deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Note: Some areas involve properties with multiple acres and can therefore SALE PRICE 90% 99% N/A N/A 95% 97% 98% 94% affect the price per square foot. StatisticsStatistics for Augustfor the month15 - September of January 15, 2010. 2010. Information Information deemed deemed re reliable,liable, but but not not guaranteed. guaranteed. Call Gary Kuhatschek for further information 972-317-9401.

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hairstyles. Whether it’s soft curls, smooth ret- up parked in the 500 block of Sheldon (Magno- old daughter adopted through Dillon Interna- ro, sweeping layers or short and sassy - you’ll lia) and stole a black computer bag containing tional’s Korea program. News From Your Neighborhood find one that’s right for you! Wine Cat Bistro miscellaneous items valued at $50. The couple’s international adoption experi- Running for Research will have appetizers on hand and wine specials, ence gave them a heart to help orphans around along with prizes and raffle drawings through- Board Passes Budget with Rate Increases the world and they founded The Give Hope out the evening. Also, Ramon will offer a dis- Board members from Lantana’s two Fresh Golf Classic, hosted by The Encompass Group, count for anyone who makes an appointment Water Supply Districts approved the 2010-2011 as a way to raise funds to provide food, cloth- that night! budgets at their September meetings with no ing, education and medical care to children in The cost for the event is $10 per person and property tax increase, but voted to raise water, need. space is limited. Payment must be received by wastewater and trash rates. The golf tournament will be held on Tuesday, October 10th to reserve your seat. For more in- Water rates increased from $2.75 to $2.90 per Oct. 12, at the Tribute Golf Club in The Colony. formation, contact Patti at 940-725-3722. 1,000 gallons, while the base rate went from Registration information is available at www. With Christmas right around the corner, the $20 to $21. encompassgiveshope.org. LLL’s 4th Annual Vendor’s Bazaar is a great Wastewater rates moved from $3.00 to $3.10 place to showcase your merchandise. per 1,000 gallons and the base rate increased by Reading is Super The event will be held on November 16th .50 cents to $23. The first annual Run Lantana 5K run and 1 mile at the Lantana Golf Club from 7-9pm. It’s a “Our projected increase in income does not walk was held on Sept. 25th at Blanton Elementary highly publicized event which attracts a large quite cover the increase in the costs from Upper School benefitting the Hyrocephalus Research Fund. shopping crowd. Trinity Regional Water District,” said District The Hydrocephalus Research Fund was created last For more information, contact Gloria at Controller Richard Harned, referring to the en- year by Lantana residents Reina and Corby Bell to [email protected] or check out the LLL’s tity that supplies water and wastewater treat- raise awareness of the neurological condition that af- website at www.lantanaladies.org. ment to Lantana. fects two of their three children. The LLL is also now on Facebook at www. “The difference between the revenue and the facebook.com/Lantana.Ladies.League. expenses covers our additional maintenance Ladies Off to Fast Start costs, utilities, and personnel that work exclu- By Valerie Mason Police Investigate Garage Burglaries sively in the water and sewer departments.” The Denton County Sheriff’s Department is Trash service will cost an extra dollar a on the lookout for a silver Nissan Altima oc- month, primarily due to larger recycling bins Ivey Carey, librarian for E.P. Rayzor Elementary cupied by three white males that is suspected from Waste Management that were approved School promotes the school’s recent book fair to to be involved in several recent Lantana garage by both boards in September. students. burglaries. The rate changes went into effect on Oct. One of the suspects is thought to be a Lantana 1st. District Conducting Parent Survey resident who owns a police scanner, according School officials with the Denton Independent to Bill Featherstone, Crime Watch Coordinator Lantana Couple Tees up for Orphans School District want to hear from parents. for Lantana. The district is issuing a short survey ask- ing parents/guardians for their opinions on a Other recent incidents include: number of topics concerning the district and its September 29 – 9:30 a.m. - Unknown person schools. The survey is available online through The Dashing Divas team took the top spot in the entered unlocked Hummer parked in the 1200 a link on the district homepage at www.denton- Lantana Ladies League’s Amazing Race on Sept. block of Meadows Ave. (Larkspur) and stole a isd.org through Oct. 18. 21. Team members included: Joni Carlton, Stepha- purse. Debit card was used to make several un- Topics in the survey include teaching and nie Seay, Cindy Measles, Aubry Talkington, Cheryl authorized purchases. learning, safety and wellness, and facilities and Snider, Kathy Black, Candy Tyson, Colleen Preston, technology. Allison Thomas and Lee, the limo driver. September 29 – 3:00 p.m. - Unknown person Results will be released at a Board of Trust- stole a back door valued at $165 from a new ees meeting and on the main district website The Lantana Ladies League’s new season home under construction in the 8200 block of after they are tabulated. is in full swing with lots of exciting events on Bayberry Ave. (Bandera). The Spitler family For more information, contact the Com- tap. munications Office at 940-369-0006 or Learn styling techniques from professional September 30 – 12:30 a.m. – Unknown per- A Lantana family is working to make a dif- [email protected]. stylist Ramon from Ramon’s Hair Design on son broke the side window of locked Dodge Du- ference in the lives of orphaned children around Tuesday, October 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at Wine rango SUV parked in the 400 block of Marshall the world by organizing a golf tournament to Golf Legend to be featured at Rally for the Cat Bistro in Highland Village. He’ll offer tips, Way (Magnolia) and stole a laptop computer benefit orphanCare International, the humani- Cure Tournament product information and show you the latest and related equipment valued at $1,600. tarian aid program of Dillon International, The Lantana Ladies Golf Association will styles for fall and the holiday season. which serves children in 10 countries. host their fifth annual Rally for the Cure Invi- Check out our Lantana Ladies League mod- September 30 – 1:30 a.m. – Unknown person Courtney Spitler and her husband, John, are tational Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 9, broke back window of locked Dodge Ram pick- the parents of two birth children and a 3-year- els as they strike a pose with one of the latest See LANTANALINKS on Page 23 October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 9

Double Oak ing them in jail. Once an abuser has been removed from the Police Beat scene of the crime you will be asked to write Submitted by Chief Derrick Watson and sign a statement detailing what occurred prior to and during the assault and what inju- I’d like to use this fo- ries you sustained or what threats were made. rum to discuss law en- During the follow-up investigation the police forcement response to officer will provide you with information about one particular aspect of family violence. Spou- emergency and medical services (if applica- sal abuse is a troubling subject that still remains ble); crime victim’s compensation; payment truly behind closed doors. I’ve had several vic- for required medical exams if a sexual assault tims over the past year who questioned, “What has taken place; and referral to available social happens after the police arrive?” services. You will also be provided the name, Many long suffering abused spouses finally address and phone number of the law enforce- reach a breaking point when the abusers be- ment agency’s victim assistance liaison (in havior becomes unbearable. In general, a smaller agencies generally the investigator who telephone call to 9-1-1 sets the police and jus- will work your case), and the name, address and tice system’s wheels into motion. Your initial phone number of the victim assistance coordi- phone call displays the address where the call nator of the office of the attorney representing originated. Denton County’s Public Safety An- the state. You can call your law enforcement swering Points are “Phase II” compliant mean- agency’s telephone number for the status of the ing that even a call from a cell phone will be case and information about victim’s rights. plotted on a computerized map giving the po- You have the right to ask a police officer to lice a pretty good idea of where your call for try to obtain a Protective Order against a vio- help is originating. The dispatcher will attempt lent family member. Protective Orders are to verify your location and then ask questions clear sets of instructions, issued by a magistrate about weapons, injuries, behaviors, children, and based upon probable cause, for an accused locked or unlocked front doors, pets and what batterer that specify no approaching, threaten- happened prior to the call. Stay on the line with ing, following to work and other prohibitions the dispatcher, is possible, as it provides a vital that will result in arrest if violated. link between you and the responding officers Denton County Friends of the Family (940) and, if need be, paramedics. 387-5131; 24 hr. hotline at 1-800-572-4031; or Upon arrival the officers are going to con- on the web at www.dcfof.org, provides resi- duct an initial investigation. Please try to re- dential shelter for persons who have decided member that they don’t know who you are or to make a break with a violent spouse and what’s truly going on. Their first order of busi- counseling for persons recovering from abu- ness will be to get both sides calmed down and sive situations. In addition, they act as a link obtain first aid for injured persons. Once the to community resources and are available to scene is under control they will pursue an in- assist a wide variety of victims through the jus- vestigation beginning with a verbal interview tice system. Their services do not require prior of both the victim and accused suspect. The re- contact with any law enforcement officer and sponding officers will make an arrest decision you can contact them with an expectation of based upon the totality of the circumstances in- confidentiality. They are genuinely concerned cluding your statement, statements made by the about other’s health and well-being and are suspect, witnesses, and corroborating physical extremely professional and experienced in pro- evidence. viding assistance to those in need. Corroborating physical evidence can include Breaking away from an abuser can be a very visible bruising, broken bones, damaged house- challenging thing to accomplish. Your local hold furnishings etc. More than likely the of- police department, district attorney’s office, ficer will want to obtain photographs of alleged and social services are prepared and eager to injuries and the crime scene. If you have suf- help. fered pain as a result of your spouses actions, Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Re- and there is enough probable cause, more than spectfully, Chief Watson. likely an arrest will be made by the Peace Of- ficer. Our intent is to remove the cause of the family violence and ensure your safety by plac- October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 10 ing repairs. Deputy Leslie Willingham was our Third, Fourth and Fifth captains to complete all States to teach woodworking classes in his studio. Mayor Sue dedicated Watch Trainer from the Denton County the forms for their homes. Gene also opens his studio to Boy Scouts to Continued from Page 6 Sheriff’s Office. Many thanks to Sheriff Benny Getting the Town’s Database and the Watch Da- work for special merit badges in woodturning. Parkey for considering Neighborhood Watches tabase up to date and accurate will be a significant And the “woodworkers” of Denton County make borhood Watch, and the Vendor’s Guide. Former enough of a deterrent to crime to maintain a dedi- achievement. My thanks to the anonymous donor unique charitable and patriotic gifts. They “turn” Residents have their own special Form. These cated Watch Trainer on his roster. for a small way of thanking our volunteers’ efforts. simple wooden food bowls for a food bank orga- forms can be filled out on the web site and emailed Interestingly, Deputy Willingham told the Block Maybe a Town Party like our 35th Birthday Event nization in Denton called “Empty Bowls”. And automatically to the Town. Or printed out and Captains that Identity Theft is no longer the num- would be a suitable occasion to thank all our vol- they have sent thousands of handmade “Freedom mailed. Or the Forms are available at Town Hall. ber one “white collar” crime. It has been replaced unteers?!?! Pens”, with personal notes in each, to our military The Directory will be given free to each home by Mortgage Refinancing Fraud. If you are con- personnel in the Middle East. in Copper Canyon and may be purchased by for- sidering refinancing your home mortgage, check Ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 30th for mer residents. It will not be sold to the public. Attorney General Greg Abbott’s website. He lists Opening of four lanes of FM 2499 From FM Stressed Roof Over Council Chambers being But only include contact information that you do various mortgage refinance companies and rates 407 in Flower Mound to FM 2181in Corinth Immediately Repaired not mind being possibly available to the public. them according to fraud complaints. Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitch- The elected officials of small towns are always The Neighborhood Watch information is confi- ell has worked diligently to relieve the traffic con- needing to respond to unforeseen events. How- dential and not discoverable by an Open Records Block Captains are Canvassing Residents on gestion resulting from multiple road construction ever, having the roof over our Council Chambers request, as it is for safety and security in an emer- their Respective Street to Update Town’s Data- projects in our area. The official ribbon cutting possibly “cave in” was not on the Council’s and gency situation. That database is only available to base of Homeowners for the opening of all four lanes of FM 2499 from my Agenda. Perhaps some background on our the Mayor, Town Administrator, our dedicated law The Block Captains have also committed to Flower Mound to Corinth will be at 10 AM on Sat- aging Town Hall would help you understand our enforcement personnel, and your specific Block checking the residents on their respective streets urday October 30th. Further details of the Grand dilemma. Captain for only residents on your street. for the accuracy of their contact information. Opening will be on Copper Canyon’s town web Our original Town Hall was built about 30 years (Each Block Captain is responsible for 5 to 16 site and on The Cross Timbers Gazette website ago by Copper Canyon volunteers. They were not Block Captains of Neighborhood Watch Com- homes.) This updated, and hopefully accurate, (www.CrossTimbersGazette.com). experienced “builders” by trade, but they obvious- plete Training contact information will be in the Copper Canyon Thank you so much Commissioner Mitchell ly did a serviceable job as the low wooden ranch Five new Block Captains were welcomed to public Telephone Directory and additional con- and Ed Bell Construction. structure is still actively in use as our Town office. our Neighborhood Watch: Nancy Henry for tact information per residence in the confidential Later a tall fire bay was added to house the engines Lonesome Dove and Jernigan Road; Lindsey Neighborhood Watch database. I had tried to per- Cross Timbers Artists Guild Studio Tour in No- and ambulance of the Argyle Volunteer Fire Dis- Ortman for Orchid Hill Lane east of Chinn Cha- sonally call all residents to update Copper Can- vember 13th and 14th trict. This tall addition was primarily converted pel Rd, Bishop Lane, and Meadow Lake Drive; yon’s woefully obsolete database of homeowners. The Cross Timbers Artists Guild will host a into our Council Chambers six years ago, with one Donna McPherson-Lucido for Copper Hill Cir- After personally calling over a 100 homes, I real- Reception Friday evening November 12th from un-air conditioned fire bay remaining at the west cle and Copper Canyon Road between Post Oak ized it was a daunting task for one person. My 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at their Art Gallery. The Gallery end of the structure. The roof of the entire tall and Ranch Road; Kathy Olson for Valley Wood sincere thanks to the Block Captains for undertak- is in The Shops of Highland Village. Copper structure was supported with two metal posts. Court and Mayberry Court; and Ken Seale for ing the completion of this task. Canyon artist Marie Klotz will be demonstrating The Town recently received a $23,000 energy Chinn Chapel Road. “live” the making of her silver clay jewelry at the efficiency grant. Town resident and experienced Nineteen Block Captains completed the train- Gift Certificates for Block Captains Gallery on Saturday. The clay is fired and it turns builder Mark Powell was fulfilling the grant re- ing September 23rd at the Argyle Fire District’s An anonymous donor has made a more tangible into silver! quirements by supervising the replacement of our new station on Copper Canyon Road. Fire Chief Thank You possible. Block Captains have been di- The annual tour of area artists will be Saturday old Town Hall air conditioning units and windows Mac Hohenberger kindly hosted us, when Town vided into two groups: those with 8 or less homes November 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and with energy efficient ones and adding much need- Hall’s Council Chambers were closed due to ceil- they are responsible for, and those responsible for Sunday November 14th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ed insulation in the attic. more homes. For Copper Canyon resident Eddie Charba will again The Council also decided to renovate the vacant those Block Cap- be hosting visitors to his incredible woodworking one stall fire bay. Half of it was converted to open tains in each group workshop behind his home at 904 Meadow Drive space adjacent to the Council Chambers. The oth- who first accurately in the Woodlands Subdivision. (I still treasure the er half was converted into a conference room with complete the Direc- exotic wooden bowl Eddie “turned”. He volun- kitchen facilities on one wall. This freed up the tory, Neighborhood teered it for the silent auction last year at the Gala old low ceiling, former conference room for file The Law Offices of Virginia A. Moore Watch, Former Resi- that benefited our Denton County Children’s storage. This meant the Town didn’t have to rent dent, and Vendor’s Advocacy Center.) air conditioned storage off site for the voluminous 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 112 Guide Forms for Eric Orr, a well know local ceramics teacher, records the State requires us to keep. Flower Mound, TX 75028 each home they are is again a favorite on the studio tour. Eric has Thank goodness Mark was up in the attic over 972-355-0800 responsible for and five electric kilns in his studio behind his home the Council Chambers and discovered the struc- turn the Forms into at 22 Blackjack Lane, east off of Chinn Chapel tural problems. The old fire bay had been open www.vamlawfirm.com the Town – there Road. He also has a propane fired “raku” kiln in and un-air conditioned. The renovation to a Coun- will be a $100 Gift his backyard. Raku is an oriental ceramic firing cil Chamber had included adding heavy insulation Let us help with all your legal needs! Certificate for the process from Japan. in the attic and a suspended ceiling. The old 4” x First to complete all Thank you former Council Member Gene Col- 8” rafters could not handle the added weight over information; a $75 ley for these details. I will miss getting to visit time. The nailed rafters had pulled totally loose Board Certified Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Gift Certificate for your wonderful woodworking studio on the annual from the joists (cross beams) and were suspended Peer Review Rating: AV® the Second to com- tour this year. (Gene has had over 200 people tour 4” above the joists – absolutely unattached to the Member: College of the State Bar of Texas plete, and $50 Gift his very popular studio in past years.) Gene spon- cross beams. The weight of the roof ridge was Certificates for the sors first rate instructors from all over the United See MAYOR SUE on Page 15 October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 11

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Frustrated By Anti- The lack of a response from TxDOT is aluminum cans brought to me as usual. Cycling Attitude no surprise since Governor Perry recently As you may know, I collect cans and sell vetoed a cyclist safety bill. I also subscribe them and donate the money to our Double I moved to the Cross Timbers area over 30 each year to special Texas ‘Share the Road’ Oak Volunteer Fire Department. I also pull Serving Southern Denton County since 1979 years ago and our family has enjoyed many car license plates to promote cooperation be- the tabs and sell them. The tab money is giv- The Cross Timbers Gazette is a locally owned and operated thousand miles cycling together in North tween cyclists and other road users but get no en to the Shrine Burn Hospital in Galveston, regional publication covering community news and people in Texas and neighboring states. Now retired response to my inquiries on how the money TX. Southern Denton County, including the communities of Argyle, and 76-years-old, I still cover over 6,000 is being used. There have been times when I received so Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lantana, and Robson Ranch. A direct mail newspaper miles a year on the bike. As a fi nal point, I wish to mention that my many bags that I thought I would never get published monthly, the CTG has an estimated readership of In a nation plagued with obesity and Texas cycling companions are complying with Bar- the tabs pulled and the cans crushed. It hasn’t 60,000. The CTG is also available at area newsstands and online being high on the list, I feel saddened by the tonville’s rules to restrict the number of riders been like that this summer. It really can be re- at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com. Bartonville anti-cycling attitude. Other towns in a group and we never litter. Most of all we laxing at times to sit under my covered patio Publisher/CEO/Editor/Advertising: Max Miller like Flower Mound, Lewisville, Grapevine would like to see Bartonvillians forsake their and watch the birds, and other local residents, Graphic Designers: Crystal Adams, Bill Castleman, Susan and even Dallas are building hike and bike SUV’s and big-screen TV’s and try cycling. and wave at the police as they drive by while Miller trails to meet the community’s interest in cy- World oil reserves are only good for about I pull and crush and I really enjoy it. Contributing Writers: Brandi Chambless, Michelle Draper, cling and promote health. 50 years using present technology so they’ll However, it is frustrating when I see peo- John English, John LaVine, Jim Morriss, Brett Peviteaux, Lyn The recent press and TV coverage of the need to get used to riding a bike sooner than ple who could be helping the DOVFD take Pry, C. Stroup, Sue Tejml Bartonville situation has failed to point out they think. the easy route and just put them in their gar- Contributing Photographers: Crystal Adams, Bill Castleman that the problem is mainly the result of wid- bage cans and/or recycling tubs. My email Circulation: LS Johnson Enterprises ening FM 407 by eliminating much of the Bill Hodgson is [email protected] and my address is 45 Editorial and Advertising Submissions: shoulder on each side of the road that cyclists Lantana, TX Kings Road in Double Oak. Please let me The Cross Timbers Gazette welcomes your letters. Letters can previously used. With this change, the ‘Bar- know if I can come and get the cans, howev- be edited for length, clarity and accuracy. All letters become the tonville straight’ next to Lantana has become er, for those that bring them to me I am very property of the CTG, and may be published in print, electronic a motor speedway with motor bikes perform- grateful. and other forms of media. Letters should include your name, Yes you CAN help! address, and phone. Anonymous letters will not be printed. E- ing wheelies at well over 100 mph. I pointed mail your letters to: [email protected]. Opinions this out to the TxDOT planners but got no Here it is, fall and we had a very hot Au- Freda Brittain expressed in articles, editorials, letters, and forum posts do not response. The outcome is that cyclists’ only gust. However, maybe it is the recession or Double Oak, TX necessarily reflect the opinions of the CTG or its staff. We re- safe option is to go through Lantana or Bar- some people were a little lax this summer, serve the right not to print letters or accept advertising deemed unsuitable for the CTG. tonville itself. because I didn’t receive the usual amount of The Cross Timbers Gazette is proudly locally owned and operated by: power to your house with these new smart me- dle class. Maybe someone who won’t allow gas Miller Media Holdings LLC YOU SAID IT! ters, either on purpose or by mistake... and there wells next to a house or school. 6101 Long Prairie Rd., Suite 744-186 Excerpts from the CrossTimbersGazette.com is the possibility of them being hacked, as with Flower Mound, TX 75028 any computerized device. We tried out Square One this week for the fi rst Forum time. We are now big fans and hope to become 940-728-TCTG (8284) Republicans are a joke when it comes to health- frequent customers. It’s a great place to grab a [email protected] With road construction and gas wells, I believe care... they want to “repeal and replace”, but quick, casual meal, for a good price, and good, Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com in the future FM residents are going to rue the they can’t even agree on a replacement within quality ingredients. Hoping that the satellite col- day they did not put their feet down and declared their own party, and anything they might actually lege campus that’s coming to Parker Square will that FM is their town and not a waypoint for com- agree on would be pretty worthless anyway. help them out more. spread out all over the community and concen- muters and gas speculators. trate them on one project and fi nish it. I know it’s I still dunno why some folks are so wild about The government is not my friend, it is my biggest about state funding and other get-me-re-elected Obama is the perfect president for this time; he’s Anamia’s - to me they seem rather bland, and I adversary. ploys but that can be adjusted and manipulated weak, and it puts all the focus on the bums in am put off by the noise (acoustics) of the room as well. You want to grow a town and keep its congress that have rubber stamped the mess where you hear every baby shriek, the hooting Parenting is the toughest job around. No one pride, DON’T do this to its current residents. we are currently having to live with. Vote every at the bar, and every conversation in the room. really has the right answers; every child is dif- incumbent out, fl ush the system and let’s see if ferent, even within the same family. The best I owe nobody, and nobody owes me. No car they get the picture fi nally. Take away my reward and you take away my answer is just to love them and do the best you payment, no house payment, no credit cards, no drive. Then what are we left with? A country of know how. big screens, no antiques, no private schools, no I’ve never even considered using the words followers asking for free stuff. I want no part of insurance. And no idiot for a president will make Bari’s and authentic Italian in the same sen- it. It’s not the gas drilling driving people out of town, me buy insurance for me, or for you. tence. It’s like frozen dinners out, without having it’s the construction and nightmares their ap- to fi re up the microwave at home. Is it too much to ask to install xeriscaped proved road construction is bringing. Finish the Log on and voice your opinion! (drought/heat-tolerant) landscaping? I fi nd it a roads before you approve more shopping, more Visit CrossTimbersGazette.com today and post My family’s health coverage costs increased lot more pleasant than the monoculture that FM strip malls, more Riverwalks. Finish one road your views on our Forum at 76% as of August 1. The Blue Cross rep actually medians are. fi rst, then start another, take the crews you have www.CrossTimbersGazette.com. said that in states like Texas, where there is no regulatory process for screening rate increases, I bet those who are writing against “Obamacare” they were raising rates as high as they felt the do not have a chronic medical problem or live market would bear to ‘prepare’ for what health with someone who does. care ‘reform’ was going to cost them. At what age do you think it is no longer accept- As a former graduate of the LISD system, the able to take my son in the ladies room? He is tall entire district has been full of cronyism, waste for his age so looks much older. This morning at on administration, and inability to cut the fat for Wal-Mart he was washing his hands and a lady 40 years. Learn to be lean, LISD, or fade away. questioned him as to why he was in the ladies Fat Cats. room.

A church can never be too big if they are ex- I wonder if the NFL triumvirate realize how hard panding due to new followers of Christ coming it is to actually run a largish city such as Flower into the church. Mound? I guess they will fi nd out in the next couple of years. Isn’t it written in the constitution somewhere that you HAVE to be a Republican or a Democrat? I Burgess received $70,700 in oil contributions mean, come on, what would FOX or CNN do if during the 110th congress. $54,000 of those someone actually had a better idea than what dollars were from industry PACS. In total, Bur- either party can offer? gess has accepted $144,096 from oil companies since from 2000 to 2008, which makes him a top With so many sickos out there it’s hard to fi nd recipient of oil money. the balance between letting your kid be a kid and trying to keep them safe. Rumor has it that the winner of the Flower Mound NFL Punt, Pass & Kick contest will start for the History is just that, it’s not dolled up fairy tales, Cowboys as their kicker. it’s ugly, it’s beautiful, it’s scary, it’s comforting, it’s full of hate and love. It is what it is and doesn’t I’ve lost my job in the last 3 years (due the com- need to be fi ltered. pany I was working for going out of business) and I found another job within a month. The I encourage anyone expecting to rely on Medi- people who are unemployed 1 - 2+ years after care to become familiar with the details of the losing their jobs are unemployed for a reason.... health care bill. We’ve gone through it, and there either they were not worth a crap at what they are many staggered changes that negatively af- were doing or they just don’t want to take a job fect Medicare. that “is beneath them”.

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I assume CoServ can remotely terminate October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 13 Autumn Off does were captured that afternoon on live video from Oak Cliff, Dallas and Seagoville, northward To Cool, Wet through Lindsay, west of Gainesville in Cooke Start County. Denton County was spared the most damaging By Meteorologist storms after Labor Day and again at mid-month Brad Barton when strong storms backed into Dallas County September 2010 will from the east. The humid conditions continued be remembered as the until late in the month. month the heat fi nally The next signifi cant weather outbreak was broke, as if on cue. on Saturday, September 25th when heavy rains After weeks of uninterrupted heat and drought moved across North Texas. Offi cially, Denton during August, we reached 96 degrees on Sep- received .41.” The pattern of heat and humidity tember 1, then big storms broke over North Texas was fi nally broken by a mid-latitude cold front that with 1.77” of rain recorded at DFW and 1.93” at brought drier, milder air to North Texas. Denton that evening and another .18” the follow- For the entire month, Denton recorded an aver- ing day with a high of only 83. The next few days, age high of 88, a low of 77 and total rainfall of our weather was quite humid but highs stayed in over 9.3.” the 80’s and lower 90’s with overnight lows fi nally With the exception of the tropical weather rem- dropping into the 60’s. The change was defi nitely nants that caused fl ooding after Labor Day, our welcome. weather generally refl ects the deepening La Nina One week later, remnants of a tropical system of cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacifi c. The spread northward from the coast and from Mexico most common La Nina patterns of fall weather in with record-setting rains but not until Labor Day North Texas favor drier and warmer-than-normal had passed. weather which we expect in October. All things DFW recorded an inch of rain on the night of considered, September’s record rains have a silver September 7th and a record 5.24” of rain on Sep- lining. tember 8th. Denton’s offi cial rainfall was 1.2” on September 7th and 5.2” on the 8th. We then ended Brad Barton is Chief Meteorologist of WBAP 820 the day’s fl ooding with a tornado outbreak, which AM/96.7 FM. Follow him online at www.WBAP. was a rare sequence of events. Multiple torna- com and www.bradsweather.com. Local News for Southern Denton County Updated Daily!

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plex fractures. Metrocrest Orthopaedics Dr. Park will split his practice between the Me- trocrest Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine loca- Grows Staff tion at 4780 North Josey Lane in Carrollton and Metrocrest Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine their temporary location at Acute Kids Urgent in Carrollton and Flower Mound recently an- Care Clinic in Flower Mound at 2701 Cross Tim- nounced the addition of a ninth physician, SangDo bers Rd., Suite 232. Park, M.D. Early next year, the Flower Mound location will Dr. Park is an orthopaedic surgeon who special- move to the new Medical Village Flower Mound izes in surgery of the shoulder and elbow. His complex at Rippy Road and FM 2499. practice will focus on shoulder and elbow arthros- For more information about Metrocrest Ortho- copy, including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. paedics and Sports Medicine, In addition, he will concentrate on shoulder and visit www.metrocrest.com or call 972-492- elbow joint replacement, reconstruction and com- 1334.

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love the natural beauty and freedom to have pets hasn’t learned much from Katrina. FEMA adjust- Mayor Sue Recent Flooding delays Halff Associates’ En- and animals of every kind. ers are still incredibly slow – and not a dollar has Continued from Page 10 gineers plan to complete intersection at Chinn Brushy Creek is normally a charmingly bab- been forth coming from the flood insurance yet. Chapel Road and Harlington Drive. Comple- bling creek about 30-40 feet wide with 30 feet tall Much less any provision for temporary housing pressing down over the Council Chamber ceiling tion date is now mid to late October. banks on either side, about 60 feet apart. With the for the family. and out on the north and south walls of the Coun- Having Harlington Drive accessible from Chinn torrential rains in the watershed northeast of Aus- But son and grandchildren are due here within cil Chambers. Engineers estimated the weight Chapel Road will definitely reduce the amount of tin, Brushy Creek swelled out of its 30 foot tall the hour for a family weekend with Nana and Papa. was approximately 500% more than the existing traffic on the East Jernigan Detour Route. Thank banks and 1,000 feet onto our son’s acreage. We are all looking forward to being together, and roof rafter assembly should sustain. you Town Engineers Brian Haynes and James The water came up so swiftly in the night that will probably remember their flooded home in fu- The Staff and I had wondered why the front wall Gaertner for expediting that road opening. his neighbor had three vehicles submerged before ture years with a great deal of humor and laughter. of the Council Chambers seemed to be “leaning he awoke and could drive them to higher ground. In the meantime, I do not have time to proof, re- out” at ceiling height. A small crack was devel- Denton County Commissioners’ Court creates Our son awoke sooner and luckily could hur- read, and double check my facts. So please excuse oping where the wall and ceiling joined. And we a Gas Well Inspection Team for the unincorpo- riedly drive his vehicles to higher ground. my typos and I hope no serious misstatements. had also wondered why the 2’ x 4’ceiling tiles in rated areas of the county But the water in his home office was over his the Council Chambers seemed to be pulling loose Our Commissioner Andy Eads has taken the desk. Papers in the business and personal filing Mayor Tejml is looking for Temporary Part and falling away from the suspended grid that held lead to increase inspections on gas well and gas cabinets were water logged or destroyed. In his Time Office Assistant them in place. Well, we had our answer. pipeline sites in the unincorporated areas of the workshop next door, his tools were totally sub- I office from my home on Orchid Hill, both Fortunately, we have been conservatively county. County Fire Marshal Jody Gonzalez will merged. Outdoor furniture and children’s bicy- as Copper Canyon’s Mayor and for my family’s spending “under budget” all year, due to the de- be in charge of an inspection team and standards cles were swept hundreds of feet away and lodged personal affairs. However, I am falling behind on pressed economy. (In fact, our Town budgets have for Denton County. The inspection will include against the fences that separated his and his neigh- filing and keeping my home office organized. I been reduced each year since 2008.) So, on Sep- safety of the sites, environmental concerns, and bors’ acreage. Furniture stood in water. The floor need the time to review files and discard obsolete tember 27th the Council approved a “not to exceed homeland security issues. was sagging between the floor beams of the raised ones. I also need someone who can type accu- $20,000 expenditure” to immediately correct the home. Tractor, riding lawnmower, golf cart, kid’s rately and is familiar with Microsoft Office and structural problems over our Council Chambers. Call 911 immediately if you hear a “pop off” go-cart, hunting four wheelers – all had damage Quicken. Experience with the software of AOL The Town’s fiscal year ended September 30th. valve release on a gas well site or gas pipeline! from being submerged partially or entirely in the and databases Access and Filemaker Pro would But fortunately we had the funds in the budget to The initial sound of millions of MCFs of natural water. also be a huge help. Hours can be flexible. Day- cover the unexpected roof/ceiling structural ex- gas releasing into the air is similar to that of an But no one was hurt – no pet was lost. Our time, evening, weekends. Two to four hours at a penditure. explosion - and then the noise is like a continuous- family was incredibly fortunate – and is incred- time would be fine. This is not a permanent po- Our sincere thanks to Copper Canyon resident ly running jet engine. 911 Emergency response ibly grateful. sition, and I would be personally paying for the Mark Powell for not only discovering the struc- personnel will arrive quickly and will notify the service. If you are interested, please contact me at tural problem, but having the construction knowl- responsible operators. (The responders already The Clean Up Crew [email protected]. edge to correct it. (Mark was a builder with Perry have that information in their database.) Do not I had never personally witnessed the destruction Homes for 15 years.) We look forward to another go near the site to try to read the 24 hour emer- a flood could do to a home. It was a mess! 15 to 20 years in this Town Hall – and safely so. gency response telephone number. But our family all rendezvoused in Hutto The “pop off” valve is a standard natural gas that weekend to help: younger brother Fire Chief Mac Hohenberger kindly offers new safety mechanism. And it is doing exactly what it John, his wife Krista and 4-month-old Argyle Fire District Station for Council Meet- is engineered to do. The valve releases when pres- baby Rosson; nephew Ben from Rice ings sure in the well or the pipeline exceeds a certain University in Houston; sister Tamara In the meantime, Fire Chief Mac Hohenberger predetermined level. and 16 year old nephew Dillon from has kindly allowed us to use the Training Room of Denton County; and me and his dad. The the Argyle Fire District’s new station on Copper Legislator Tan Parker arranged for TCEQ to Scout Master and the scouts of the Troop Canyon Road. Our October 11th Council Meet- test air quality at Foster Gas Well Site after the and their dads also all came to help. (Son ing will be held there. The Block Captains of the “pop off” valve had released at least three times Emil is an Assistant Scout Master.) They Neighborhood Watch also recently trained there. recently. brought shovels and power washers and Thank you, Mac. The result was TCEQ’s Damon Armstrong power tools and trailers and cases of came to the Foster well site Friday, August 27th, bottled water. Neighbors had a scrump- Council Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Bicycles to do a standard TCEQ air quality emission test. tious tailgate sandwich and cookie picnic on Detour Routes or Roads under Construc- A canister absorbs the air in the area for a 30 min- for the 25 plus volunteer hands. And we tion. The ordinance is in effect NOW. ute span. Then the canister is sent to a testing lab were all a hot, sweaty, very hungry group Understandably, recreational cyclists enjoy rid- either in Austin or Fort Worth. As of last week, in that sunny humidity. ing on Copper Canyon’s scenic roads. But with all Representative Parker’s legislative office in Aus- It didn’t pour again until the next day. the arterial Town roads about to be under various tin did not have the results from the TCEQ test. After we had put all the furniture and stages of construction – or used as alternative De- I’ll keep inquiring. The Foster well site is located filing cabinets out in the driveway with tour Routes, the Council concluded that cyclists on Hickory Hill Rd. just east of Harpool Middle drawers open to dry out the papers. All were increasing concerns for safety – both for the and Blanton Elementary School in Lantana. those items had to be hastily carried into cyclists and the vehicle driving public. The cy- the protection of the carport. But that clist ban is in effect NOW, with Warning Signs Son Emil Tejml’s home is destroyed by Flood- day we got soaked by the rain – as did erected at the entrance of all Town roads that are ing northeast of Austin the furniture and files, again. affected. The town’s dedicated law enforcement Our son lives on several beautiful pecan-treed At present out son is living – and officers have been instructed to begin ticketing acres with 400 feet of frontage on Brushy Creek. working – out of his pop up 7’ x 10’ any cyclists on a road under construction or des- An incredibly beautiful setting for a home for him camping trailer. At least it has AC and ignated as a detour route. Notice is also on the and his twin daughters, 12, and son 10. They all electricity. Evidently our government Town web site. October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 16 Women-Owned Businesses with no alternatives but to tap into their own by mobilizing women into the manufactur- mous, Outrageous, Audacious Living. What’s resourcefulness. As a result, women-owned ing workforce and beyond. An unprecedented Your Goal?” Strong Right Arm of businesses continue to play an integral part in upheaval of the American household as it had Samantha takes pride in her ability to have our nation’s economic development. Accord- formerly been identifi ed led to an unintentional her foot in both worlds, and as a Christian au- Floundering Economy ing to the Center for Women’s Business Re- point of no return after the war ended, as many thor and speaker, she is not unlike some of the By Brandi Chambless, Contributing Writer search, there are more than 8 million women- military men falsely assumed their wives would working women of the Bible, to name a few: owned businesses in the return to a state of unem- Hagar, Jochebed, Kirstin Pawl was a fast- United States that translate ployment and household Deborah, Esther, track Atlanta-based adver- to about $3 trillion in rev- duties. Thus began the Huldah, Lydia, tising executive with ten enue and 23 million jobs an- Feminist Movement, born Priscilla, not to years invested in consumer nually and comprise about more out of the social and mention the vir- and retail marketing when 16% of the U.S. workforce. cultural shift that resulted tuous Proverbs the economy tanked and her If U.S.-based women-owned from WWII, and festered 31 woman. More long-term position with high businesses were their own into a political movement and more modern profi le clients like Mack country, they would have the in the following decades women are choos- Trucks and John Deere 5th largest GDP in the world, that created controversy ing a non-tradi- was dissolved. After hav- trailing closely behind Ger- as to whether attitudes of tional approach to ing spent years effectively many, and ahead of coun- resourcefulness had been employment cou- integrating branding strate- tries including France, Italy exchanged for attitudes of pled with technol- gies for her clients, she was and the United Kingdom. rebellion. ogy. While some forced to take a step back The data indicate a con- For today’s modern Samantha Murchek enter the work- and reevaluate her own skill tinuing social and cultural women, the trend of the force by choice, set while considering going shift for work and for wom- working wonder woman is one that is ever-pro- others enter by necessity, but both are impacting into business on her own. en. Full or part-time entre- gressing and not necessarily unbalanced with their respective worlds through the marketplace “After doing some re- Kirstin Pawl preneurship is a well-es- traditional domestic duties due to modern tech- and, like Samantha, would testify that a call to search, I knew that Dallas tablished trend. From 1997 nology. The most recent data from The Sloan double duty is not for the faint of heart, but one would be fertile ground to launch a new busi- to 2002, the Census data report that nearly all Center on Aging and Work shows that of the en- that extends far beyond an economic benefi t. ness. I consulted my brother Dave who owned growth in small businesses came in the non- tire work force, 40.7% report that they are able With all the benefi ts for the woman her- and managed a concrete company at the time employer segment and women had the largest to work from a remote location. Women like self, women are effective contributors to the and was also considering a move. I decided to growth compared to other groups. The over- Kirstin Pawl and another local female entrepre- economy by successfully owning and operat- launch 411 Energy Experts, a home inspection arching shift at the turn of the century refl ects neur, Samantha Murchek of Highland Village, ing businesses better than any other time in service that offers energy effi ciency inspec- the education, experience, and characteristics of are showing that they can fi nd a healthy balance history. “Women-owned businesses are more tions. Though it was a non-traditional service women at different stages of their lives. It also of work and home life as they leave behind cor- often self-funded than male owned fi rms and to be managed by a woman, I packed my bags refl ects the lack of opportunities and fl exibility porate careers to launch businesses while doing are therefore less reliant on bank fi nancing at and left behind Atlanta and my identity as “The in major corporations and large businesses for what they love. a time when many say small business lending John Deere Girl”, meeting my brother in Cop- women. “I was with Mary Kay, Inc. for fourteen years practices are more restricted,” said Mark Wolf, pell where my business began to grow. My life In 1942, when J. Howard Miller unintention- and was mainly responsible for planning and Director of Market Research at Guardian Life is truly great here, partly because of being a ally created the American cultural icon “Rosie facilitating special events, sales education, and Small Business Research Institute. Studies by business owner. I have been able to help my cli- The Riveter” with his infamous WWII image of sales development for the Latin America re- the Academic and Business Research Institute ents as they make one of the largest investments factory worker Geraldine Doyle, women lived gion,” said Murchek. show that their economic activities and total an- they may ever make when they are purchasing a in an era that caused them to use their ingenuity “After leaving my corporate job behind, I nual spending in the community generate a tre- home. I have a real sense of ownership in that to provide for their families and contribute to decided to write a book that would inspire oth- mendous level of support for all other business and it is very rewarding. It was worth the risk.” the war efforts while Dad was away fi ghting the ers to reach their goals while living life to the sectors in the region. While concentrated in the said Pawl. war, all the while maintaining their femininity. fullest. I am loving life right now as I spend service and retail sectors, women-owned busi- In today’s economy, Kirstin’s story has be- Many had no choice but to succumb to the glam- quality time with my family while having the nesses span all industries, and clearly affect all come commonplace, as the current fi nancial orous appeal of the U.S. Government, a strategy opportunity to travel and speak everywhere industries in terms of spending power (Pordeli, climate is leaving corporate women like herself intended to meet the resulting labor shortage about the content of my book entitled “Ginor- McClung, Martin).” Both Pawl and Murchek’s journeys toward success are reminiscent of, per- haps, one of the most renowned woman business owners who started as a com- pany of one and landed behind the wheel of a custom pink Cadillac with about 500,000 employees and over $1.2 billion in sales - one who even posthumously inspires women business owners to achieve their personal goals, stimulate their household earnings, and subsequently impact the economy by turning a we can do it attitude into you can do it. Perhaps, Mary Kay Ash was ahead of her time, when she revealed secrets of business and life to women business owners, “We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don’t know where you’re aim- ing, you don’t have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared.”

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or pap smear? Besides, I had a partial hysterec- and I must admit I was a little irritated. I have sick, I was in the best shape of my life to success- The Courage to Survive tomy a few years back. Was there anything left a full life and all this time in doctor offices and fully fight it. My doctor attributed my fit body and the Devotion to to examine? hospitals was messing with my schedule. to being able to locate the tumor in my abdo- Two months later something finally urged me The ultrasound technician indicated I did in- men. He said people who carry extra abdominal Help Others to make the call. A few days after that I sat in a deed have a cyst and it had vascularity. The cyst weight make it more difficult to feel tumors or paper gown in the doctor’s office. We chit chat- would have to be surgically removed. Oh great, other abnormalities. My surgeon joked that he By Dana Howe ted about the past year. No changes, no prob- how am I going to add a surgery to my agenda? had to cut through my six-pack to get to my ab- lems, I feel great; hurry up so I can get back to Hopefully it’s an outpatient procedure and I’ll domen. My abs healed very quickly with mini- This week I received a reminder to schedule work. He performed the exam and casually com- only have to take one day off work. mal pain because I was in shape. my yearly well woman exam and it recollected mented that I may have a cyst on my ovary, likely Still feeling mostly annoyed but only slightly My doctor and I agreed to an aggressive treat- flashbacks from last year, when I put it off be- benign, but needing further exploration. Okay, I concerned I waited to hear from my gynecolo- ment plan of chemotherapy every 14 days in- cause I was very busy, or so I thought. know lots of women who have had ovarian cysts. gist. He called advising he would refer me to an- stead of 21 days because my health was good. I My family and I had plans for vacation and No biggie and no reason to panic. other surgeon. The following week I was sitting would finish treatment and be in remission soon- my calendar was full of business travel. When Next, I showed up for my mammogram. The in the office of a gynecological oncologist. Now er. After months of chemotherapy, bone marrow was I expected to squeeze in a mammography sonogram for the cyst occurred a few days later I am freaking out and my lengthy to-do list has draws, handfuls of pills, and a bout of pneumonia abruptly taken a back I was told I was in re- seat. I have one focus mission. Thanks to my – my health! high level of fitness, It’s running through my healing was accel- my mind that I am the erated. I completed healthy one, the one chemotherapy in 12 who takes care of her- weeks and returned self, who completed to my normal activi- a half marathon less ties, including exercise than a year earlier, who within four months. regularly attends yoga Returning to Argyle classes and Argyle Ad- Adventure Boot Camp venture Boot Camp. I has been the icing on am a size 4; I am lean the cake. I feel better and eat well. This can’t than I have in years. be happening! Just weeks earlier a The oncologist con- walk to the mailbox firmed a mass near my was an accomplish- right ovary and ordered ment and I now I am a CT scan. When I scaling stairs, running thought the situation an obstacle course and could not get any worse re-strengthening my – WHAM! – think core. Then, when a again. The CT revealed Dana Howe family member sug- not one but multiple gested I join Team in masses throughout my abdomen. One was ap- Training to raise money for Leukemia Lympho- proximately the size of a grapefruit. ma Society I said yes immediately. I did not own Freaking out has now evolved to sheer panic. a road bike or know the first thing about cycling That same afternoon I received the mammogram 109 miles. There is no mountain I cannot climb results. A spot was found and I needed further with the blessings of God, my family, friends, testing - an ultrasound. Sure, why not? I’m and a strong, healthy body. hanging out at the hospital anyway. What’s an- A contributor to my decision to do the ride was other test? the morning workouts at boot camp. I push my- My body had betrayed me. I had no tell-tale self harder knowing we as a group of women are symptoms other than feeling drained and bloat- all striving to be healthier and stronger. There are ed. What 42-year-old woman working full time other cancer survivors among me in camp too. and trying to raise a family wasn’t? Isn’t that a Thanks to camp, my energy level throughout consequence of a busy life? the day is increased and I feel like I have accom- My life as I knew it stopped completely. With- plished something significant before I even get to in days I underwent surgery. The mass near my work. I am leaner, stronger, and more confident ovary was removed and the other masses were about my ability to complete the ride for all of biopsied. My surgeon met me in the recovery those suffering. My husband, who was with me room and told me I had lymphoma, a treatable every step of the diagnosis, surgery, treatment form of cancer. He handed me off to a hematolo- and recovery, has decided to join me in training gist for treatment. See COURAGE on Page 21 The good news was that if I was going to get October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 21

www.TeamInTraining.com Courage When I received a reminder postcard in the Continued from Page 20 mail this week, I smiled and refl ected upon the for the ride. many events which have shaped my life over the We are training together which is a great phys- past year. I then promptly picked up the phone ical challenge for both of us. Participating in this and scheduled my yearly exam. I am pleased and ride requires raising thousands of dollars which so very blessed to be able to do this. will go to research and treatment of patients like Ladies, when you receive that reminder in me who want to fi ght not only to survive, but the mail – don’t ignore it. Men, ask your wives, to thrive. If you would like to make a dona- girlfriends, sisters, mothers, and daughters to tion, please go to http://pages.teamintraining. make those appointments. Life is precious and org/ntxok/tucson10/teamhowe or if you would although we may try to convince ourselves other- like to register or join us for a training ride, go to wise – your health is your greatest wealth!

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McDearmont’s ribbon cutting for two new facilities – our new Municipal Service Center and The Robert & Message Lee DuVall Center. The Municipal Service By Dr. Scott McDearmont, Center is a state of the art facility housing our Highland Village Mayor utility, streets and drainage departments. This new facility was a long-time coming as these As I write this message departments have been working out of trailers today, the cool front has for many years. The building and the grounds come through north Texas are now up to the standard the City requires and we finally have a re- from developers. The Robert & Lee DuVall prieve from the Texas heat. Now is the time Center is truly the ultimate recycle project – we most enjoy walking through our city on our when the voters approved the construction of a many trails. We have a lot of good things taking new fire station we had the perfect opportunity place in Highland Village. to expand the uses and programming of good The biggest news we have to share is the facility. The Robert & Lee Duvall Center meets opening of FM 2499 through Highland Vil- the current needs of the Senior All Stars as well lage, across Lake Lewisville and to Denton. On as provides the opportunity for recreation pro- October 30 the City and Denton County will gramming for our residents by maximizing the hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the use of a public facility at a minimal cost. completion and opening of this roadway. Our In early September north Texas experienced local businesses have been anxiously awaiting a severe rainstorm event that washed out High- the opening of this road and plan to celebrate land Village Road at the boat docks. The road on October 30 with all those in attendance. We has to be reconstructed and it will likely be a hope you’ll make plans to be there at 10:00 a.m. six-month process – an inconvenience for some on October 30. folks. However, the good news is the City has We’ve been recognized for the 9th consecu- the funding available for this reconstruction tive year as the safest city in north Texas. Our through the voter approved 2008 TRIP Bond Police Department’s Community Policing Package that was initiated by Denton County model, along with the diligent work of our vol- Commissioners Court. While this road is closed, unteers and residents, are the reason Highland we ask that drivers plan their routes to use Bra- Village remains a safe community. We’ve been zos, Garden Ridge or Highland Village Road to gearing up for the opening of FM 2499 and FM 407 to avoid the residential areas. have had time to work with the increased traffic As you can see, we have a lot of good things into our city with the additional shopping cen- happening in Highland Village. Fall is here and ters at FM 407 and FM 2499. Once the roadway we’ve got our Fall Festival, our Fall Clean-Up is opened, the Highland Village Police Depart- event as well as our Salute Our Veterans Lunch ment will continue the fine work it’s noted for. in November. I hope to see you around our City In September we held a grand opening and – it’s a good time for some patio dining!

LantanaLinks Both men and women are invited to play in the tournament that is anticipated to have a full Continued from Page 8 field of 144 players. The event, which benefits at the Lantana the Susan G. Komen Foundation, will include Golf Club, fea- a continental breakfast, luncheon and awards turing LPGA ceremony, as well as various contests and fun Hall of Famer events throughout the day, such as Pilates-for- Kathy Whit- golf warm up, chair massages and hole-in-one worth as a guest prizes. speaker during Lantana residents, especially those who live the tournament on the golf course, interested in showing their luncheon. support can decorate their yards with pink on W h i t w o r t h the day of the tournament. won 88 tourna- To support Rally for the Cure, contact Kim ments, more Schwimmer at [email protected] or than any other 214-405-3507. For additional tournament infor- p r o f e s s i o n a l mation, visit www.facebook.com/LantanaRal- Kathy Whitworth golfer in his- lyfortheCure. tory, male or female. She was inducted into the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame in 1975. She won six Development Watch majors and was the LPGA Player of the Year Lantana had 2,295 occupied homes as of Oct. seven times. The Associated Press named Whit- 1, with an estimated population of 7,459. worth Athlete of the Year in 1965 and 1967.

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ARGYLE: October 13 - Bridlewood Women’s Club Fall October 16 - Fix My Ride at Cross Timbers Into Fashion Luncheon at the Bridlewood Community Church, 1119 S Hwy 377. Golf Clubhouse from 11:00am-1:00pm. $20 Bring your car for free diagnostics, minor per person. See the latest fashion trends, repairs and maintenance from 8am to get hair and makeup tips and browse local 2pm. Registration is required at www. vendors. www.yourbwa.org crosstimberschurch.org. October 15 - Free mammogram screenings Ongoing - Argyle Seniors’ Activities Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital meets at First Baptist Church, 414 North from 5pm to midnight in honor of Breast Hwy 377, every Wednesday and Friday from Cancer Awareness month. Proceeds will 10am until 12:30pm. Call 940-464-3368. benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. www. phfmtexas.com Ongoing - Al-Anon (Argyle chapter) meets each Thursday at 6pm at Cross Timbers October 16 - Bridlewood Fall Community Community Church, 1119 South U.S. 377. Garage Sale from 9am to 2pm. FM 1171 Call 940-464-3019. and Bridlewood Blvd.

BARTONVILLE: October 16 – Free Job Search Seminar October 16 - Classic Car Show at Bartonville from 1 to 4:30pm at Flower Mound Public Town Center from 9am to 5pm. Rain Date: Library. Register at 972-874-6165. Oct. 23. Call 940-241-3200. October 16 - Mother/Son Western Hoe- November 6 - 4th Annual Suicide Awareness Down from 6-9pm at the Community Activity Fund-Raising Walk at Bartonville Town Center. 972-874-6276 Center benefitting TouchedBySuicide programs, Grant Halliburton Foundation October 17 - Faith Lutheran Day School and Lewisville ISD CHOICES Task Force. Fall Festival from 1 to 5pm at 6000 Morriss www.TouchedBySuicide.org Road. Silent auction, raffle, games, kids activities, performances. 972-691-5491 or Ongoing - Victory 2010 meeting to support www.shapingyounghearts.org Conservative candidates in the November 2010 election, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday October 18 - Introduction to Genealogy at from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Andrews Restaurant the Flower Mound Library at 7:00pm. RSVP in Bartonville Town Center. Call Rose Baird at 972-874-6165 at 817-691-9723. October 22 - 24 - Friends of the Flower Ongoing - Bartonville Town Center Farmers Mound Library used book sale. www. Market, 8am to 2pm on Saturdays and fmlibrary.net/friends.php Wednesdays. Fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers, also pasta, pasta October 23 - Holiday Vendor Show at sauces, herbs, fresh honey. 940-241-3200 Wellington Amenities Center. 1pm to 4pm. Contact Diane Parker at 214 732-9619. DOUBLE OAK: October 19 – Double Oak Women’s Club October 23 - Pumpkin Dive at Community Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital meeting at 7pm at Double Oak Town Hall. Activity Center Indoor Pool at 1pm. $5/child presents Chistina Vaida and Estelle Brothers from CAC Members; $6/child Non CAC Members. Baylor Health Care will speak about breast 972-874-6283 cancer. October 27 - Halloween Blood Drive at October 30 – Double Oak Women’s Club Lantana Family Dentistry from 2-6pm in Children’s Halloween Fun Fest from 5-8 pm conjunction with Carter BloodCare. 4110 at Double Oak Town Hall. Costumes, pizza, FM 407, Suite 150. 940-455-7004 candy, games. �������������������������������� November 6 - ‘Caring for loved ones November 16 - Live Auction at 7:00pm at suffering with Alzheimer’s and Dementia’ Double Oak Town Hall to support the Double at the Flower Mound Public Library at 2pm. Oak Volunteer Fire Department sponsored 972-874-6165. by the Double Oak Women’s Club. Contact ���������������������� Claire Garlick at clairegarlick@hotmail. November 7 - Annual Veteran’s Day com. Ceremony from 1 to 3pm at the Flower �������������������������Rocks! Mound High School stadium. Family picnic Ongoing - The National Alliance on Mental with free hot dogs and lemonade and a ������ Illness Family to Family Support Group meets Veterans Review. � at 7:00pm on the first and third Monday at ��������������������������������������� Crossroads Bible Church, 8101 FM 407 in Ongoing - TouchedbySuicide support group ���������������������������� Double Oak. [email protected] meetings are held every first and third � Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Trinity ��������������������������������������������� Ongoing - CBC Career Networking Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road. ����������������������������������� group meets every Friday from 9am to [email protected] or noon at Crossroads Bible Church. www. [email protected] �������������������������������������������������� cbccareernetwork.com ������������������������������������������������������� Ongoing - Seniors In Motion hosts a monthly ������������������������������������������������������� FLOWER MOUND: Benefits Counseling service inside the October 7 - Contemporary Christian Golden Lounge at the Community Activity ��������������������������������������������������������� musician Bebo Norman will be in concert Center on the 1st Tuesday of each month ����������������������������������������������������� at Lamb of God Lutheran at 7:30pm. Doors at 10am. Free service. No appointments open at 6:30. www.itickets.com necessary. 972-874-6275 ��������������������� October 9 - Around the Mound 5K and Fun HIGHLAND VILLAGE: ��������������������������� Run benefiting Susan G. Komen Race for October 9 - Local Authors Signing Event � the Cure at 1410 Lakeside Parkway #100 from 2 to 4pm at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 8:30am. http://getmeregistered.com/ in The Shops at Highland Village. 972-966- ����������������������������� AroundTheMound 0099 ���������������������������� October 9 - Fire Department Open House October 13 - Shawn Kristopher Salon & ��������������� from 10am to 2pm at 3838 Forums Drive. Med Spa Grand Opening from 4-8pm. Live 972-874-6270 Med Spa demos, wine and hors d’oeuvres, raffles, door prizes, special deals. 3090 FM ������������������������������ October 10 - Lamb of God Lutheran Church 407, Suite 301, in front of Super Wal Mart. Presenting: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a www.sksalon.com Title: Baylor Regional Medical Center of Grapevine combined worship service at 9am, followed Band: Cornerstone Staffing by a German lunch, games and activities. October 16 - Castlewood HOA Community Cocktail: Heritage Health Solutions 1401 Cross Timbers Rd. www.log.org Garage Sale. 972-317-2457 Dinner: Allied Waste Services/Republic Services Backstage Party: Lantana Community October 10 - 4th Annual Marcus High School Dessert: Chicks Dig It . . . And Guys Do Too! October 16 - Fall Clean-Up Collection Photo Booth: Ridgeline Roofing & Siding Drill Team’s Golf Tournament at 1:30pm at Event from 9am to noon at Copperas Auction: Family Allergy & Asthma Bridlewood Country Club. Registration fee Branch Park, I-35E & Highland Village Rd. Rockstar Sponsors: $135 per player includes greens fee for 18 Hazardous waste, tree & lawn clippings, Autumn Leaves of Flower Mound • Business Insurance Benefits • Cardiovascular Specialists holes of golf, a cart, and dinner. 214-707- paper shredding, electronics & batteries, City of Highland Village • Coram Deo Academy • CoServ Electric • Elsey & Elsey Attorneys at Law 5922 or www.marcusdrillteam.com scrap metal. Proof of residency required. DFW Alarm • Medical Center of Lewisville • Northstar Bank of Texas • Parker Chiropractic Wellness Center 972-317-7430 Regions Bank • Senator Jane Nelson • Town of Flower Mound October 12 - Women of Flower Mound meeting at 6:30pm at Z-Grill, 2321 Cross October 22 - Highland Village Rotary Club’s October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 25

2nd Annual Formal But Tacky Ball at Royal de Galvez: Spanish Hero of the American Affairs Ballroom in Old Town Lewisville. Revolution”. 940-387-4741 Gourmet food, music and dancing, live and silent auction. Tickets $62.50. Proceeds October 8 - “Rain Gardens: A Cutting benefit local Breast Cancer Awareness Edge Sustainable Landscaping Technique” charities. www.rotaryformalbuttacky.com at Symposium 2010, an environmental education event at Texas Woman’s October 23 & 24 - Very Potter Weekend at University, 304 Administration Drive, Denton. Studio B Performing Arts Center, 2400 FM www.npsot.org/symposium2010 407, Suite 1, Highland Village. 972-966- 2787 or www.studiobtheater.info October 8-17 - The Actors Conservatory Theatre presents ‘The Prince and The October 30 - Haunts and Hounds Costume Pauper’, 1720 S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville. Contest at The Shops at Highland Village. www.getintotheact.org Parent, Child and Canine Costume Contest, Trick-or-Treating and Live Entertainment October 9-10 - “Lullaby: Songs for the from 3 to 6pm. www.theshopsathighlandvil Children” by the Lewisville Civic Chorale lage.com Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Ongoing - The Highland Village Women’s 602 N. Old Orchard Lane, Lewisville. Club meets on the first Wednesday of each Reception will follow both concerts. www. month from September through May. www. lewisvillecivicchorale.org highlandvillagewomensclub.org October 15-31 - The Greater Lewisville Ongoing - The Highland Village Fire Community Theatre presents Jekyll & Hyde. Department conducts monthly CPR and Performances Fridays and Saturdays at Health Care Provider courses. CPR class is 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. 160 W Main St. $25 for residents and $45 for non-residents. in Old Town. 972-221-7469 or www.glct.org Healthcare Provider class is $35 for residents and $55 for non-residents. 972-317-0890 October 16 - 28th annual Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure to support breast LANTANA: cancer research at NorthPark Center, 8687 October 8 - Blanton Elementary Renaissance N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225. Festival from 5-8pm. Rock climbing wall, www.komen-dallas.org obstacle course, games, hair, nail and face painting. Carnival food available for October 26 - Denton Benefit League’s 8th purchase. Live and silent auctions to support Annual Sensational Settings Fall Fundraiser Blanton Elementary. at the Denton Country Club. “Tabletops & Tapas” from noon-2pm and “Tabletops October 9 - Lantana Earth Day 2010. & Tequila” from 6-8pm. Holiday-themed Household hazardous waste disposal with centerpieces, dinnerware, table linens and voucher, e-waste collection, litter pick up, unique finishing touches along with silent tree giveaway, food. 940-728-5050 auction. RSVP to 214-794-2026. www. dentonbenefitleague.org October 9 - 5th Annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament at the Lantana October 30 - Polo on the Midway at Golf Club benifiting the Susan B. Prestonwood Polo Club in Oakpoint, TX Komen foundation. www.facebook.com/ from 2:00-7:00pm. Carnival games, bounce LantanaRallyfortheCure houses, pony rides & petting zoo, vendors, Halloween costume contest, classic car show October 15 - 9th Annual Wolf Fest Carnival by Rolls-Royce Owners Club, stagecoach and Silent Auction at E.P. Rayzor Elementary rides and 380Guide Community Challenge School from 6 to 9pm. Cup Finals polo match. www.cacdc.org

October 19 - Lantana Ladies League meeting October 30 - 2nd Annual Ride for the at 7:00pm at Wine Cat Bistro in Highland Cure. Trail ride in the LBJ/Caddo National Village. Learn styling techniques from Grasslands in Decatur, TX benefitting professional stylist Ramon from Ramon’s Susan G. Komen for the Cure. www. Hair Design. $10 per person by October komennorthtexas.org/ride2010.html 10th. 940-725-3722 or www.lantanaladies. org November 12-14 - Cross Timbers Artists’ Guild’s 9th annual Artists’ Studio Tour. www. NEARBY AREAS: crosstimbersarts.com October 8 - Coram Deo Academy will play Gainesville State School at 7:00pm at November 13 - 8th Annual New York Style Coppell West Middle School, 1401 Wrangler Fashion Show at the Hilton Garden Inn- Circle, Coppell TX 75019. Lewisville sponsored by Cloud 9 Charities, Inc. to benefit CASA, Children’s Advocacy October 8 - The Benjamin Lyon Chapter of Center, PediPlace and The Sue Weaver The National Society of The Daughters of C.A.U.S.E. www.cloud9salon.com the American Revolution will meet at 1:30pm at Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Submit your event to: Drive in Denton. Author Dr. Roland Vela [email protected] will present a program entitled, “Bernardo October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 26

Town of Flower Mound and Sidewalk Replacement Programs, sign code Flower Mound is hosting the Denton County your property? In addition, the Town’s Oil and and ordinances, and natural environment, includ- Mayor’s Roundtable Luncheon this month. In Gas Drilling and Operations Ordinance contains Mayor’s ing The Mound. In addition, Flower Mound’s addition to providing our area mayors with an requirements that regulate seismic survey opera- “It’s Your Call” program which empowers resi- opportunity to network and discuss regional is- tions conducted in the Town and prohibits any Message dents and visitors to contribute to the scenic sues, the meeting will also feature a keynote ad- seismic survey activity within the Town’s rights- By Flower Mound Mayor quality of the community was also considered. dress by Thomas Diggs, EPA Region 6 Associate of-way or on Town property. Melissa Northern From the Economic Development office, we Director of Air Programs, speaking about how to The Town is currently considering the creation are proud to welcome several new businesses to improve air quality in Denton County. of an Environmental Sustainability Commit- As summer draws to Flower Mound including Owens & Minor, Auto tee, or Green Team, to assist with developing a close and we begin MedX, Einstein Bagels, Mooya Burger & Fries, In Progress a community-wide sustainability program. Pro- searching in the back of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Walt Garrison’s, Streams The Town is currently working to expedite the gram opportunities discussed include establish- our closet for our long Ministries, and most recently the Learning Flower Mound Road Reconstruction project ing short and long-term sustainability goals for sleeve shirts and sweat- Express Toy Store, a Flower Mound resident- and alleviate related traffic congestion. Phasing the Town relative to energy efficiency, com- ers, the Town of Flower Mound is embarking on owned, educational toy store that is a great fit for of the project has been updated, and the contrac- mercial recycling, household hazardous waste the beginning of another fiscal year that began our family-friendly community. tor will also work extended hours when possible options, green building programs, landscape on Oct. 1 with a new budget. Despite the dismal The North Central Texas College’s new throughout the project to significantly reduce the practices, conducting a greenhouse gas emission economic outlook, we were able to maintain ser- Flower Mound campus began operations this completion time. The Town produces monthly inventory, and green purchasing options. vices and continue progress without increasing month at Parker Square. The 32,000-square- construction reports that provide updated infor- The Town’s landfill access program was re- the ad valorem tax rate. In addition to this good foot campus will offer a full range of courses, mation regarding a variety of road, intersection, cently updated with a provision that provides res- news, I wanted to share a couple of other impor- including associate’s degrees in arts and science, utility, facility, and park projects. Please visit idents with unlimited visits at a discounted rate. tant news items with you that may be of interest once full accreditation is received. The school is www.flower-mound.com to review the latest up- Flower Mound residents can now dispose of extra to the entire community. scheduled to officially begin holding classes next date. waste and items that do not fit in their residential spring with an estimated 1,000 students and staff The recently appointed Oil and Gas Advisory trash carts for the reduced rate of $6.75 per cubic Good News members. Board began meeting in July with the assignment yard at the Camelot Landfill. For more informa- Flower Mound was one of only four Texas mu- Flower Mound had the official grand opening of reviewing the Town’s gas drilling regulations. tion regarding the Camelot Landfill, please call nicipalities to be recognized by the Scenic Texas for Fire Station #5 located at 800 Spinks Road Seven meetings have been conducted to date, 800.333.7301 or 972.539.SERV. organization with a Gold Scenic City Award. this month. This will provide better service and including a tour of various gas well production The Town Council approved an ordinance in The Town received the award based upon evalu- response times for the residents and businesses facilities in the area. The board also held a public September banning the sale and possession of ations of Flower Mound’s Comprehensive Mas- located in this area of our community. In fact, meeting to solicit citizen feedback and will hold K2. The ordinance makes the sale or posses- ter Plan, Open Space Plan, Median and Right-of- our EMS unit from this station has already saved an additional public meeting in the near future to sion of the restricted substance a misdemeanor Way Master Plan, SMARTGrowth Plan, Fence their first life. provide recommendations to the Town Council. punishable by fine not to exceed $500. The sub- The Town is taking strides to significantly en- stance is sold as incense under the names K2, K- hance our ambient air monitoring and gas well 2 Summit, Genie, and Sage and has the same, if inspection activity. The annual inspection fee for not greater, psychological effects of a controlled gas drilling operators was increased from $500 to substance like marijuana. $4,250 per well. The fee increase will allow the The Town is hosting two special events this Town to hire an additional full-time staff mem- fall that celebrate our country’s history and raise ber, conduct gas well inspections on at least a funds for a good cause. The Annual Veteran’s monthly basis, increase ambient air evaluations Day Ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on from quarterly to monthly, and purchase a photo- Nov. 7 at the Flower Mound High School sta- ionization detector and toxic vapor analyzer for dium. The event will include a family picnic with staff’s use. In addition, a new air sampling loca- free hot dogs and lemonade and a Veterans Re- tion will be added adjacent to the Hilliard site for view where local scouts and ROTC units parade the ongoing monthly evaluations, and Town staff before the Veterans in uniform. In addition, the has contacted the EPA and requested that they Seventh Annual Dorothy’s Dash for MS 5K run/ select Flower Mound as a location to conduct ad- walk and Kid’s K is scheduled for the morning of ditional environmental sampling. Nov. 13. Net proceeds will benefit the Lone Star Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please Did You Know? visit www.flower-mound.com for more informa- Last spring, I noticed pink flags in my yard tion on both events. with no company name or contact information on Thank you for taking the time read this them. After conducting a little research, I discov- month’s column. I hope you find the new format ered that they were in fact placed on my property helpful and informational. My goal is to provide by workers who were conducting seismic test- updated information regarding a variety of Town ing for a natural gas drilling company. Did you of Flower Mound topics to ensure we, your Town know that unless you have signed a lease and you Council and town staff, are open, transparent, expressly allow them to do this testing, they do and responsive. not have the right to conduct these activities on October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 27

The first 100 participating Lantana residents Amenity Center parking lot, accepting items providing these vouchers free of charge,” said Earth Day will receive a free tree donated by Gold’s such as aerosol cans, antifreeze, brake fluid, VanVickle. Continued from Page 1 Landscaping. fertilizer, fungicides, gasoline, herbicides, mo- There are a limited number of vouchers Crushers, household hazardous waste collec- Fresh Water Supply District #6 board mem- tor oil, paint and pesticides. available on a first come first serve basis, so tion, appearance by the Argyle Volunteer Fire ber Jim VanVickle is coordinating the event. Vouchers must be used in conjunction with residents are encouraged to coordinate with Department fire truck and kid-friendly envi- “I have taken on this endeavor to further the hazardous waste collection and can be ob- their neighbors to maximize the effectiveness ronmental presentations and giveaways spon- awareness of the importance of recycling and tained for free by Denton County residents at of the program. sored by Waste Management and CoServ. various ways that we as a community can im- the county’s Public Works office, located at For additional information about the event, The event will also give residents the oppor- prove the environment for our future genera- 1505 E. McKinney Street, Suite 175, Denton, call the Lantana Fresh Water District office at tunity to meet elected officials from Lantana’s tions,” said VanVickle. TX 76209. 940-728-5050. two Fresh Water Supply Districts and Lantana Denton County is sponsoring a household “The normal cost of the hazardous waste Crime Watch volunteers who will be serving hazardous waste collection for all county voucher is approximately $80, so we are really free hot dogs and beverages at the pavilion. residents from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the North excited to be working with Denton County in

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and both of our school districts (Denton ISD & rain helping where he could. Once the storm Mayor Donnelly visits with Boy Scout Troop Town Hall Lewisville ISD) to keep them informed for their passed and the flood waters had receded, town 256 – Hawk Patrol Continued from Page 2 bus routes. The town appreciates your patience employees, council members and resident vol- start date will be determined and that informa- and understanding during this road construction unteers began to drive the streets to look for tion will be placed on the town website. In the project. any storm damage to our roads and drainage meantime, utility crews have already begun the structures. Unfortunately, the town has had process of moving underground utilities out of Hermine Storm Flooding – September 8 some storm water related infrastructure dam- the project work zone. Once the project starts, age. Town staff has submitted our items of dam- it is expected to take eight to twelve months to age to Denton County Officials to help them in complete. As stated previously, the road wid- their efforts to have Denton County included ening project will require mailboxes to come in a Presidential Disaster Declaration. FEMA down (contractor will put up temporary mail- officials have already visited our town and are boxes) and all mailboxes will be restored to aware of our infrastructure damage. Hopefully, previous condition. Driveway entry’s will be the town will receive approval to proceed with I always enjoy getting to visit and spend time affected and will be restored as the road widen- repairs in the next 45 days. with our outstanding youth. Recently, I was in- ing project progresses. Some of you who live vited to attend the meeting of Troop 256-Hawk on Simmons Road have decorative items on September 11th – Patriot Day Ceremony Patrol. They are working on their Citizenship the sides of your driveways at the edge of the T o w n Requirement for their Rank of First Class. street. It would be very helpful if you would go Kings Road Secretary These young men asked questions concerning ahead and remove those ahead of time to pro- Charlotte elections and voting, constitutional rights and tect them from being damaged. The engineers The tropical storm event dumped approxi- Allen, along freedom, and about opportunities to volunteer have incorporated as much drainage improve- mately 7 inches of rain on our town in a very with her and to give back to the communities and towns ments related to the road widening project as short time. Our streets and bar ditches were all outstanding in which they live. I appreciated the opportunity they could. There are approximately four to six overwhelmed. If you watched the news that staff, orga- to attend their meeting and these young men are trees which have been identified for possible night, many locations throughout the Metroplex nizes this outstanding and will be future leaders. Thank removal because they are in the needed right- were still underwater. Portions of Kings Road, ceremony you to David and Cindy Burdine for coordinat- of-way for drainage improvements. During the Cross Timbers and Villa Creek all had to be each year. ing the visit. course of the project, there will be at times road closed. The town did receive reports from three It was a detours. The contractor and engineer will try homeowners that they had storm water inside b e a u t i f u l Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department their best to keep the town informed of road de- their houses. During the storm, Double Oak’s e v e n i n g Appreciation Night tours and closures, and the town will place that Police and Fire departments were out helping with many Double Oak VFD 30 Year Anniversary information on the town website. The town will residents and blocking off flooded roads. Also, town resi- Nan Bowen has taken the lead to organize communicate with public safety departments town employee Charlie Wright was out in the dents and this volunteer appreciation evening once again. friends in Each year she has done an outstanding job attendance. wrangling up support and volunteers to help Mayor Pro- her. The DOVFD Appreciation Night was held Tem Tom on Tuesday, October 5, at the DOVFD Fire- Pidcock did a wonderful job leading the cer- house & Park Pavilion. For information on next emony and was assisted by Deputy Mayor Pro- year’s event, please contact Nan Bowen at 817- Tem Tracy Miller. Assistant Town Secretary 491-8886 or 817-681-5999. Congratulations to Eileen Kennedy created a very nice program the DOVFD on your organization’s 30th anni- that was handed out. The town always tries to versary! Speaking of fire safety, a reminder for involve our terrific youth and was very pleased all to please check and change out your smoke that members of Boy Scout Troop #262 were alarm batteries this month. present to lead us all in the Pledge of Allegiance. As well, Pastor Mike Messerli from Crossroads Double Oak Women’s Club Halloween Fun- Bible Church led us all in prayer. There is al- fest ways heart warming and beautiful music at this The DOWC is once again sponsoring a Hal- ceremony and we sincerely thank Barry and loween Funfest for all the kids. The event will Becky Forrest, from Crossroads Bible Church, be on Saturday, October 30th, from 5:00pm to for leading us in song. Double Oak Police De- 8:00pm. at town hall. There will be bounce partment officers, led by Chief Derrick Watson, houses, cakewalks and lots of other fun ac- handled the lowering and raising of the flags. tivities for the children. For more information Thank you to all those who attended and par- please contact DOWC Children’s Socials Di- ticipated and I know Charlotte appreciates all rector Patil Minassian at 469-855-1112. those who helped her this year and she will be calling you again next year – thank you. The town council and staff wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 29

be open to the public on Monday, Oct. 18. The ties, including Lancaster and Coppell. “They’ll After SIMA was designated as the nonprofi t Seniors All-Stars will hold its public Open House on Sat- re-visit the drawings at the 70-percent comple- organization to raise funds supporting SIM, it Continued from Page 1 urday, Nov. 6, from 1-6 p.m. For information on tion point in about two to three months, which was proposed that there be a liaison to represent election in 2007 to renovate the old fi re station the Senior All-Stars activities, or to rent the facil- will then go to construction bids when fi nal- them in a non-voting, advisory ex offi cio role on – located at 948 Highland Village Road – into ity, call 972-317-7430. ized.” each other’s board to communicate and coordi- a multi-purpose building. The new building is “The Flower Mound SIM group began over Seniors In Motion expects to move to its third nate overall goals. 9,800 sq. ft. total – 1,800 sq. ft. is administrative fi ve years ago when 10 to 12 people were gath- temporary facility in late May 2011. “Having a representative from SIM hasn’t offi ce with the remaining 8,000 sq. ft. dedicated ered around [former mayor] Jody Smith’s kitch- “No, it’s not everything that we all want, happened yet,” said Walker. “But I attend all to public/community center area. en table to compare ideas about senior activities but until the town’s budget improves it will their meetings and give them a full report on “The city was very supportive and gave us for Flower Mound,” said Doug Brown, SIM give the seniors a space dedicated just for them what SIMA is doing.” a room and a start-up budget to help us,” said co-founder and member of the SIM Advisory and it doubles the space they have now,” said The SIM Auxiliary “IHOP at the Sock Clark. Board. “We’d been going to the senior center Sims. “They can still use the CAC facility and Hop” fundraiser is Saturday, Nov. 13, at Pine- The All-Stars had a much smaller physical in Lewisville and felt that Flower Mound had a with more space to be open there can be addi- wood Hills, 3901 Kirkpatrick Lane in Flower home in the beginning. Initially they met weekly large enough population to have its own senior tional programming and then their numbers can Mound. SIM Auxiliary Inc., is seeking busi- in the Municipal Complex training room, then program.” grow.” nesses to co-sponsor the 1950s-themed dinner, the city rented the Highland Shores Communi- The fi rst SIM meetings and activities were The SIM Auxiliary (SIMA) was created in dance and raffl e. For more information, please ty Center meeting room as the group grew and held in the Flower Mound Community Church 2009 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofi t organization to raise contact Mary Kay Walker at 214-417-8939 or needed more space. The All-Stars have been on Tuesdays and Thursdays which the town funds to furnish the inside of a senior center in [email protected]. The Golden Lounge meeting there and once a month at the Municipal rented for $100 a week. After the Flower Mound Flower Mound and support Seniors in Motion. is at the Flower Mound Community Activities Complex in the Council Chambers. Community Activities Center (CAC) opening on The group has a separate advisory board under Center, 1200 Gerault Road. For more informa- “This facility is the ultimate recycle project,” June 20, 2008, the town moved the senior group the leadership of Mary Kay Walker who volun- tion on activities or the Seniors In Motion pro- said Mayor Scott McDearmont, “when the vot- to a space which had originally been designed to teered at the initial meeting held by councilman gram, call 972-874-6275. ers approved the construction of a new fi re sta- house other activities. Tom Hayden. tion we had the perfect opportunity to expand the “We scheduled different activities and intro- “I created the 501 (c) 3 nonprofi t and CoServ uses and programming of a good facility.” duced social luncheons on the second and fourth gave us a start-up grant for a website, a computer The 8,000 sq. ft. public/community center area Tuesday of the month as a way to include seniors and printing,” said Walker. “A fashion show was includes a board room, a pickle ball court area who may not be interested in joining an activity- just held at Belk’s and a special contribution day that can also be used as a large assembly/activity based activity,” said Brown. “Our lunches have will be on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at IHOP in an- room, two activity rooms and a kitchen area. been a mix from Metroport meals and various lo- ticipation of a fundraising event – ‘IHOP at the The grounds have also been updated to safely cal restaurants, like Salerno’s and Fish City Grill, Sock Hop,’ a 1950s-themed dinner, dance and capture storm water and a masonry wall was which are served to about 150 people. Although raffl e – scheduled for Nov. 13.” built to ensure the facility will be a good neigh- we have more than 600 SIM members, room size bor to the adjacent residential areas. has restricted participation for some things.” As the new home for the city’s Parks and Rec- Although the SIM group is part of the Parks reation administrative staff, it will also house the Department, the activities are under the direc- utility, streets and drainage departments. Previ- tion of Senior Program Supervisor Jeff White ously these departments worked out of trailers with the CAC. Financial concerns have been the at this location. traditional stumbling block to building a senior The city provides all the furniture for the facil- center in Flower Mound. The original Town Hall ity, including tables and chairs for the assembly, building at the intersection of Morriss Road and meeting and activity rooms. FM 1171 has been earmarked as the interim fa- ��� “The Robert & Lee DuVall Center meets the cility to house senior activities. The building is ������������� current needs of the Senior All-Stars, as well being renovated using insurance money received as provides the opportunity for recreation pro- following the June 2009 tornado damage it sus- ������������������������� gramming for our residents by maximizing the tained. use of a public facility at a minimal cost,” said “The new building will have 4,200 sq. feet, ���������������������� McDearmont. which is twice the size of the ‘Golden Lounge’ ��������������������� “Our past attendance for some events has been space,” said SIM Advisory Board President Tom restricted to only 60 or so people by the fi re mar- Goad. “It will also have a full commercial-grade ����������������������������������� shal, but we have three times that number of en- kitchen.” ������������������������������ rolled members,” said Clark. The Town of Flower Mound has incorporated ����������������������������� “Research has proven that seniors who in- input from SIM group members into the design ������������������������������� teract with the same people on a regular basis of their new facility. ���������������������� are much healthier than those elderly who don’t “The SIM board members toured the building ��������������������������������������� have a social environment. Last week I played and then selected the third of three designs Halff cards with a 101-year-old woman; I won’t tell Associates presented recently at the 30-percent ��������������������� you who won.” stage,” explained Gary Sims, Flower Mound ���������������������� The Robert & Lee DuVall Center was named �������������� executive director of community services, who ����������������������������� ���������������������������������� after the fi rst mayor of Highland Village and will helped build senior centers in several communi-

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The Pastor’s Place you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. And The Veneer of Civility if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. And By Mike Messerli, Lead Pastor, if you lend to those from whom you expect repay- Crossroads Bible Church ment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ The veneer of lend to ‘sinners,’ expecting to be repaid in full. But civility. It’s a term love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to I’ve come up with them without expecting to get anything back. Then to describe what I your reward will be great, and you will be sons of see in the lives of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrate- almost everyone. ful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is We all fi gure out merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. how to get along as Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. long as our person- Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will al needs, hopes and be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, dreams are met, shaken together and running over, will be poured but when we sense that others are not meeting our into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will Business Spotlight needs then the veneer suddenly meets reality and be measured to you.” One Stop for All of Your watch out! As I read his words I’m enchanted by the ideas I’m amazed at how quickly we change from nice he suggests. It’s hard to imagine a culture that Landscaping Material Needs and sweet to angry, mean and cruel in a moment would live this out. A community that would be of time. We all know this experience as the victim merciful as a fi rst response. A people that wouldn’t Mark Rose and his or the victimizer. This veneer is much thinner than judge. A group of people whose natural response wife Peggy moved most of us realize. Civilization only works when is forgiveness. A culture where giving to others to Double Oak in the we maintain the veneer....but be careful...if this is such a part of life that we are more concerned summer of 2009. Dur- unwritten social contract of our culture is broken for others than we are for ourselves. One day that ing the process of buy- then watch your back! world will be normal. Today there are glimpses of ing their home, they But here is a contrast to our “veneer of civil- it around us. Even now people are beginning to live out this new kind of life. We only see it on oc- drove by an existing ity” offered by Jesus. 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Having accepted the po- Living Earth has 19 locations, 15 full-blown sition of President of Living Earth in 1995, he production facilities, and 4 outlets like the one has spent 32 years in the industry, and has been in Double Oak. Products can be purchased in with the company since 1991. bulk or bags or loaded into truck beds or trail- Connecting to God. Connecting to People. “I have done every job in this industry in- ers. They also offer a delivery service. To 8201 FM 407 cluding operating heavy equipment, driving schedule a delivery, call 817-490-6655 or view Copper Canyon, TX 75077 972-317-9500 trucks, mechanic, welder, customer service, their products and services at www.livingearth. bwchurch.org grinding, screening, marketing, sales, and busi- net. Written by Brandi Chambless. Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 11:00 AM Call 940-728-8284 to reserve your listing in the Church Directory! October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 31

look at tax rates in Denton County. Many From the increased but Double Oak remains one of Sidelines the lowest in the county. We can do that be- By Dick Cook cause Double Oak has always been a town Construction Contract Drafting of volunteers. Look no further than our Construction Litigation Gas Drilling in Double Volunteer Fire Department and our elected Green Building Issues Oak: offi cials, boards and commissions. This is Business Litigation There will be no drilling a particularly good time to participate. Be- this year in Double Oak. We had a surpris- cause we have so much help by residents, Consumer Debt Collection ing end to our negotiations with Williams. no major decrease in town services is antici- As you may recall, Williams had agreed to pated. all the extra terms and conditions requested How can you volunteer? Like so many by Double Oak. All was set for consider- things in Double Oak, just call Town Sec- ation and action at the September 6th regu- retary, Charlotte Allen at 972-539-9464. lar meeting. Then the surprise: A call from She’ll ask you to fi ll out a simple form and Dale E. Butler the Williams representative cancelled their you’re on your way. Don’t wait to be asked. LEED Accredited Professional zoning request citing a declining price for Jump in there! Helping direct the future of natural gas. At current and predicted pric- your town insures that your town continues 4325 Windsor Centre Trail, Suite 600 ing it simply was not in their best interests to provide the services that you need. And Flower Mound, TX 75028 to develop the wells at this time! it’s fun! 972-874-0300 (office) 972-534-1435 (fax) What does that mean for current mineral rights owners? For many of us, that means Drainage improvements: that our leases have expired. In the group of Halff Engineering, ably represented by www.butlerlegal.com rights owners put together by former mayor Brian Haynes, James Pruitt and Jim Carter, Bill Wilkinson, mineral rights owners were has been fi nalizing plans for the reconstruc- paid $4,000 by Williams for the lease. The tion of Simmons Road. Aside from gaining a lease has expired with no drilling in the time reinforced concrete wider surface including Advertise in the CTG allowed. Now if Williams or anyone else a bike and walking lane, the design comes Call Max today at 940-728-TCTG wants to lease the rights they will have to with drainage improvements to protect the pay again for the privilege. road. Roads and Drainage Chairman, Tom Double Oak Council and P&Z members Pidcock and the full committee have been and town staff all spent a lot of time and ef- reviewing those improvements and noted fort trying to get a good zoning agreement. how much they will help residents in the vi- Was it wasted? I don’t think so. We had a cinity of Simmons Road keep their property good gas drilling ordinance to begin with. above water in the heavy rains. Now we have all the items we’ve learned in As a general statement, the reconstruc- this go around to be included in a changed tion of both Simmons Road starting this ordinance. year, and Waketon Road next year addresses You may have heard that Double Oak de- many of our current drainage problems. One clared a moratorium on gas drilling. They very severe problem remains. Part of Kings did it immediately and with perfect timing. Road is submerged in every heavy rain. We Since no one is eager to drill until the price must fi nd a way to get that water into Tim- of gas goes up again, neither drilling com- ber Creek in Flower Mound, directly to the pany nor mineral rights owners are being south. The current drainage structures sim- delayed. The moratorium will allow ample ply are too small to carry the volume of wa- time to update our ordinance so that we’ll ter that overfl ows from the lake in the Twin be in great shape when the gas “land men” Lakes subdivision. return to start the leasing process again. As Going back upstream from there, homes long as geologists believe there is a recover- on Browncliff and Whispering Oaks get able resource there, they will be back! too much water and fi nally homes on Cross Our mayor, Mike Donnelly, always gets Timbers and Oakview fl ood. Drainage nervous when anyone gives him credit for problems can only be fi xed by starting at the outstanding job he does. Sorry for the the downstream end, in this case the Kings notoriety, Mike, but you, Mayor Pro-tem Road fl ooding. Tom Pidcock, and Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Upstream, we’re going to need one or Tracy Miller did outstanding work with more drainage easements. There has been this project as did Steve Howard and all the no rush for homeowners to donate required members of the Council and the P&Z. The easements so the town will have to purchase Planning and Zoning Committee is already the easement or as a last resort, condemn the at work drafting drilling ordinance changes. property and take it. We’ve never had to re- sort to condemnation in the past but in order Property Tax: to relieve the severe fl ooding; we may just In Double Oak as in many cities and have to step up to the plate. towns, our property assessments decreased My friend and former Double Oak mayor, this year. That dictates less property tax Dr. Chuck Bimmerlie, has coped with fl ood- revenue if our tax rate stays the same. Dal- ing since the early days of Double Oak. He las and many other towns and cities raised has done everything he can to protect his the rates to offset the decrease. Not Double property and yet it still fl oods. Mayor Pam Oak! King packed Town Hall trying to identify and The tax rate this year remains at 22.481 resolve fl ooding problems. Actually we’ve cents per hundred dollar valuation of prop- been making improvements every year but erty. All you have to do to see how we com- we still have major work to do. Let’s get pare with surrounding towns and cities is to together and resolve to make it happen! October 2010 THE CROSS TIMBERS GAZETTE - Online at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com Page 32

Scouts in the News merit badges on in the Outdoor Life Area, complete with a small of music has had him performing in the Marcus his trail to Eagle, concrete patio, bench, landscaping, and a me- School Choir for the past four years. He is also The Topsanah District, in the Longhorn Coun- as well as becom- morial plaque. Ryan spent over 30 hours alone in the Interact Club which is sponsored by the cil of the Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to ing a member of on his project, and his volunteers helped him Rotary Club of Flower Mound. Randall also announce that they have added three new Eagle Scouting’s National out with almost 80 hours themselves. participates in Mu Alpha Theta which is the Scouts to their list. All three young men are Honor Society, the Ryan is currently a 17 year old senior at math club at Marcus High School. He is the from Troop 123 which is chartered by Treitsch Order of the Arrow. Flower Mound High School. He is on the var- son of Richard and Suzanne Hall of Highland Memorial United Methodist Church. Ryan’s Eagle sity football and wrestling teams at FMHS, and Village. Ryan Bascue earned his Eagle rank on April project was to con- is an active participant in the Crossroads Bible Dillon Smith, our 20, 2010. He began Scouting as a Tiger Cub struct a memorial Church Youth Group. He is the son of Debi third Scout, became Scout in Pack 392, where he earned Cub Scout- area for a deceased Bascue of Flower Mound and Michael Bascue an Eagle on July ing’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. Ryan member of Cross- of Lewisville. 22, 2010. Dillon’s Ryan Bascue graduated to Boy Scouts, where he earned 29 roads Bible Church Our second Eagle project was to Scout, Randall Hall, develop and build earned his Eagle a sensory trail for Scout rank on May Riding Unlimited, 26, 2010. He began a therapeutic horse- in Cub Scouts as a back riding center Tiger with Pack for special needs 163, where he also people. The sen- Dillon Smith earned the Arrow sory trail included of Light and has stations such as an herb garden, birdhouses, earned 24 merit wind chimes, a log crossing, mail boxes, etc. badges. He comes The trail was designed around existing build- Randall Hall from a family who ings, thus saving valuable land. The planning, is very involved in the Scouting journey. His fundraising, and building of the trail took over father, two older brothers, and his maternal 446 man hours and over $1200 was raised to grandfather are all Eagle Scouts. fund the project. Randall’s Eagle project was to renovate the Dillon began Scouting as a Wolf Cub Scout Memorial Garden at Marcus High School. He in Pack 233 where he too earned the Arrow of planned and supervised the weeding and remov- Light, as well as the Super Achiever Award and al of dead and overgrown plants and trees. He has earned 51 merit badges. Dillon is a 16 year had his team plant new shrubbery and flowers, old sophomore at Marcus High School where and built a bench that was put into the gardens. he is on the Swim and Dive Team and a part Randall is currently a 17 year old senior at of Marcus FFA. Dillon is the son of Kurt and Marcus High School where he is very involved Denise Smith of Flower Mound and a second in various extracurricular activities. His love generation Eagle Scout.

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From the Desk of lated impacts involved. These concerns have caused Denton County to move in a positive Andy Eads direction making sure the citizens of the county Denton County are safe. Commissioner, Pct. 4 Denton County Emergency Services, as a lo- cal government authority, have continued to in- Gas well safety crease and improve the monitoring of gas well Denton County is approxi- infrastructures, to ensure the gas industry is fol- mately 958 square miles with 43 municipalities lowing all State and Federal Regulations. within its border. There is a current estimated A plan has been developed based on life population of over 650,000, making it one of safety and fire prevention standards to identify the top ten most populace counties in Texas. and inspect all the wells and their related ap- Denton County is also one of three “core” ar- paratus for compliance. The inspections entail eas of production for the Barnett Shale, the oth- the acquisition of the emergency management er two counties being Tarrant and Wise County. plans of all the companies involved with the gas The development of the Barnett Shale in industry and the review of these plans. On-site Denton County greatly increased beginning in inspections are also conducted on an annual ba- 2000 and peaked in 2005 with approximately sis verifying company names and emergency 60 percent exploration and 40 percent develop- contact numbers. These general inspections ment/production. Today there are over 2,500 also include means of public safety access. gas wells in Denton County. Although Texas State law limits the County’s This growth period of the Barnett Shale also regulatory power over the oil/gas exploration, coincided with a great population increase development and production industry, Denton within Denton County. During that five year County Emergency Services is working within period the population grew from approximately our limited jurisdiction to ensure the safety of 450,000 to 552,000 residents. our residents and visitors. Many Denton County officials have become For more information about this and other concerned with the vast increase in the popula- Denton County issues, please call me at 940-349- tion and also the increase in the gas exploration 2801 or email me at andy.eads@dentoncounty. industry. Citizens across the Barnett Shale have com. also become aware of the industry and the re-

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fessions of a Grieving Everett Cross died of erett’s wedding gift. She was thankful for Ev- Comin’ Back Christian, which her a massive heart attack erett. With the book still in her hand, she made This Way daughter Mary had been in less than one hour at her way to the kitchen, put on a pot of tea and reading after losing a 6:30 AM, July 28, 2004. began to hum softly. By Brandi Chambless close friend exactly six He had been hospital- God’s timing in our lives is always sufficient. On July 28, 2010 Ruby years ago to the day. ized for tests that later God’s ways are always higher than our ways. took one final check of all There was something confirmed Peripheral Waiting on His perfect timing is a sign of sur- the drawers in the walnut sticking out of the book Arterial Disease. Ruby render to His will. If the God of the universe chest that her husband Ever- that resembled a white knew God was speak- holds time itself in His hands, why then should ett had given her as a wedding present. As she bookmark, but when ing to her at this very you ever be anxious for anything? closed each drawer, she dusted the front panel Ruby opened the book moment when she held Dear Reader, whenever you find yourself for one last time. This was a last resort and she found an 8.5 X 11 the book containing the downtrodden, remember the words of the great- one that saddened her, but she knew they would piece of paper folded email in her hands. est heirloom in all of history, The Bible. A day be here any minute. She had agreed to trade over twice. Comin’ back this is coming when there will be no more tears, for the chest for cash, only out of desperation, and As she unfolded the way was an old fam- we have a hope of a Savior who is comin’ back at any second the knock on the door would be paper, she couldn’t be- ily saying that had been this way. the happy buyer who was set to take the chest lieve what she saw. It picked up from Ruby’s Although the fig tree shall not blossom, nei- away from a bedroom in which it had rested for was an email typed to housekeeper years be- ther shall fruit be in the vines, the labor of the nearly forty years. her daughter Mary from fore, meaning, “I’m al- olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no Everett Cross had worked hard throughout Everett, within the very most as good as new,” meat, the flock shall be cut off from the fold, his entire life, but to no avail. Though God hour he died. or “I’m back to my old and there shall be no herd in the stalls -- yet I provided for his family through his efforts, self again.” Mary had will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God not one of his business ventures had ever re- July 28, 2004 obviously printed the email and tucked it in the of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength; ally taken off as he had planned. Rather, Ruby 5:27 AM book the morning of her Daddy’s death. Ruby and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and was left penniless at the time of his death. She was able to gather her strength that morning and He will make me to walk upon mine high plac- had managed to maintain the family home, Dear Mary, let go of the chest, reassured of God’s presence es. - Book of Habakkuk 3:17-19 still decorated as beautifully as ever with fam- in her life, and honored that Everett’s wedding ily photos, antiques, heirlooms, and her baby Just wanted to give you a quick update on gift to her had provided for her needs even six grand piano, but now even the home itself was your old Dad. The doc gave me a z-pack and a years to the day after his death on the market. Tylenol 3. For some reason, my skin has begun when she needed it the most. When she opened the final drawer, her spirit to itch. Imagine that! Ruby wiped the tears from her embittered from having to let go of such a prized I hope this letter finds you well. Don’t worry. eyes when she heard the knock possession, a tear drop rolled from her cheek- I’ll be comin’ back this way. at the door. She gathered herself bone into the drawer and landed on the book and proudly escorted the new inside. Funny. She thought she had emptied Love, owners of the walnut chest to the the chest and double-checked it several times bedroom where they wheeled it before. With trembling hands, she reached into Dad. away and she saw it for the last the bottom drawer and pulled out a book, Con- time. She was thankful for Ev-

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There’s no Fool Like on just about everything in my path. This in- been pulling my leg. Surely my painting didn’t almost giddy. I was certain they’d been amus- cluded the coils or as I call them the springs. cause us to have to buy a new door opener. I ing themselves over my stupidity for having an Old Fool So when the door wouldn’t work my husband felt terribly guilty and apologized profusely to screwed up the opener. By C. Stroup had me convinced I had caused the glitch by my husband partially for not believing him but Foolishly I asked how long we could expect painting the springs. mostly for damaging the damn door. this new unit to last. “Probably forever if you The other day the “Oh, you should have checked with me be- A patient came in right after I got off the don’t paint it,” one of them said. And on that garage door opener fore doing that. That causes deionization in the phone (I worked for a dentist) so I asked him note they both doubled over with laughter. Im- started acting up. compressed coils and tracks. Eventually both if he had ever heard of painting garage door mediately realizing that the joke was on me Actually it was on will weaken and then the unit stops working.” springs being the reason the door wouldn’t my face turned red from anger, not at them so the way down that Well, that all sounded plausible because work. He raised one eyebrow and cocked his much, more at myself for being such an easy was causing a prob- I know nothing about these things ~ so I ac- head. mark. This is one of those things my husband lem. I’d hit the close door button in the car cepted Ken’s explanation. He said it with such “Frankly I’ve never heard of anyone painting will never let me live down. and the door would lower just a little. A second authority and a true poker face. Besides most their opener. But, well, er, uh, if that’s what Ken promised he’d take a look at the current press of the button and it would raise all the of the time he enlightens me on a mechanical your husband and the other guy told you then I opener to see if he can fi x it. And he can tell me way up. Third time charm would bring it down. malfunction he sounds like Sheldon on The Big guess it’s possible, but not likely.” There was anything he wants as to why it’s not working Unfortunately this wasn’t just a fl uke because Bang Theory. So this was no different. genuine skepticism in his tone and he was look- and I won’t believe a word...at least I’ll know I it kept misbehaving. It’s always a relief when But the more I thought about it the more ri- ing at me as though I had a third eye in my fore- wasn’t the one to create the problem, no matter my husband experiences the same problem I’m diculous his explanation seemed. He insisted head. Before I could question him further he what it is. having because it never fails that whatever I’m he wasn’t making it up so... was taken to the back for his appointment. I should go paint a couple of coils before he showing him won’t fail when he’s standing I was at work at the time the man came out to It was the end of my workday and I dreaded tends to it...just to show him there are no hard there. But he’d had diffi culty with it as well. install the new opener. The phone rang and it going home to see the replacement bill. As feelings. But that would only serve as a re- A broken garage door opener around here is was Ken calling. my offi ce was only about 10 minutes from our minder and why get him started again?! a sore subject. Remembering the last time we “The guy’s here and I wanted him to be the house my reprieve was a short one. The repair had to have one replaced gives me heartburn. one to tell you what happened.” guy was still standing in our garage, chatting it Some years back this was the case. A couple So he puts this installer on the phone and the up with my husband when I arrived. Nowhere of weeks before the opener had begun causing man repeats the same kind of gibberish Ken to run, nowhere to hide. I was cordially greet- trouble I had done some painting in the garage. had fed me a few days before: ed which I hated because they were being so I don’t know anyone who would give a fl ip “Yes ma’am. This is Al. You just can’t put nice and I was so embarrassed. The brand new about the springs that raise and lower the door all that paint on those coils. It does somethin’ opener worked like a charm and the fellas were much less the tracks that they roll in. Really. to the steel and weakens the unit.” quick to demonstrate how smoothly and quietly But since I had the brush in my hand and plenty I pulled the phone away from my ear and it ran. Something was wrong, though, not with www.facebook.com/ctgazette of paint to go around, I ended up slapping paint looked at it in total disbelief. Surely Ken had the new opener but with the guys. They were

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