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DENISON’S HOUSING BOOM CONTINUES
SHERMAN HOUSING BOOM
How Denison is keeping up with the demand
October boasted record-breaking numbers for housing permits
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HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
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Cynthia Harris discusses books that have made an impression on her life
The Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band brings Scottish tradition to Texoma
Highlights from Texoma’s most notable events and gatherings
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The year isn’t over yet and Denison has already passed the number of housing permits the city issued over the previous year. Kimberly Murray, Denison Director of Community and Development Services, said the city has been experiencing a dramatic increase in permits over the last few years. In 2018, the city issued a total of 162 housing permits. As 8
of the start of November 2019, the city was up to 174 permits, with more than a month to go. City Planner Bill Medina addressed the need to begin conducting bi-monthly meetings at the November Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, stating the backlog of permits was too great. “The most growth is in our Grayson Magazine
newly platted subdivisions, including Gateway Village,” Medina said. “We’re seeing more new, single-family permits issued. We have quite a bit of infill development going on as well.” Murray said much of the success in renovating the city’s housing has come from a number of new programs and incentives the city has implemented, beginning
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in 2014. Among those are incentives for affordable housing, which Murray said is important to the city. “The city initiated the demolition program for some of the houses within our downtown area that were no longer safe to be habitable,” Murray said. “We started giving those to builders to put single family homes on those lots. We also have incentives to develop. Now what’s happening is that’s spurred builders to buy up some of those lots and homes that aren’t livable now
and put up a few houses. If you drive around downtown you see that. It’s been very exciting to see the growth of affordable housing in our community.” However, it’s more than single family housing. Murray said the Hyde Park apartments that began construction last year were another exciting project for the city. Murray went on to say that most of the new growth has been taking place on the west side of the city, closer to Gateway Village. In town, that growth is mostly
downtown and on the east side of town, where older houses are the most in need of being updated. Murray also mentioned a new neighborhood that was recently approved near Willis and Crawford, and said the city does have a need for more rental units. “We’re seeing families that want to downsize,” Murray said. “We’ve got some builders who want to provide for that in our community. (Housing growth) has been an ongoing trend. We’ve shot up dramatically over the last few years.”
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boom For the first 10 months of the year, the city of Sherman has issued the same number of housing permits as it did during the entire 12 months of 2018. This makes 2019 among the biggest years in residential growth for the city, continuing a trend of strong growth in recent years. There have been 194 permits for new residential construction this year. The city closed October with 59 new housing permits for the month, a modern-day record that dates back to the 1970s, according to Community and Support Ser-
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vices Manager Nate Strauch. “When I saw the numbers I had to triple check them,” he said, referring to the numbers matching last year. “I had to make sure I was looking at the right year.” October’s numbers were unusual, as the month is traditionally the start of a permit slump that hits its peak in December and January. Instead, the city is seeing its strongest month of the year at the beginning of fall this year, Strauch said. With two months remaining, Strauch said the city is poised to see
a 10 percent increase over the previous year if it sees 10 permits each month. “January and December tend to be slow, but with 60 permits in October, it leaves the possibility for many things to happen,” he said. Strauch said the majority of the growth has been seen on the south side of Sherman, specifically with four new subdivisions along the FM 1417 corridor. Between County Ride, The Preserve, Quail Run and The Brooks, the city could see 300 additional new homes developed
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phase one of Denison’s Saddle Creek subdivision (left) was completed in 2018, while An advertisement for Heritage Farms Estates (right) sits along FM 1417. The city of Sherman issued 59 permits for new housing construction for the month of October, making it the highest month for permits in modern history. >>>
within the next two years. Officials attributed the increase in housing permits to several factors. While housing prices have been increasing in recent years, the market still remains below housing prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This has led to a slow but steady migration north in recent years. One of the biggest contributors to the growth occurring specifically along FM 1417 may be the upcoming opening of the new Sherman High School. District officials expect that the school will open its doors in August 2020. The promise of a new school, and new infrastructure
in the area, has already sparked interest from developers, who plan to build a 600-acre mixed-use development near the school site. Strauch said he isn’t certain how long the housing boom will last in Texoma, noting that it has been ongoing for about five years now. However, the outside forces that started the trend remain strong and show no sign of stopping. “Financial pressures that are pushing people out of McKinney, Allen and Prosper and into the waiting arms of Grayson County are not something that I expect to change,” Strauch said.
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HOME Now that cold weather has arrived, the danger of pipes freezing has increased. There are a few precautionary measures that can be taken in order to ensure your pipes don’t burst due to freezing waters and temperatures. C&S Plumbing Plumber Jeff Crouse said there are a number of things to do in order to prepare for the winter. CHECK ALL HOSES & CONNECTIONS Disconnect all exterior hoses from the faucets, ensuring the connector (which he referred to as the “bibb”) is completely sealed off. Also make sure that any pipe exposed to the weather is completely wrapped and sealed. If there are exposed pipes that cannot be wrapped, make sure they are drained and empty.
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FREEZING To prepare pipes, one thing you can
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do is wrap them with heat tape. To use and apply, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the product packaging. Crouse also said to ensure hydrants are turned off, and if there are pipes that are prone to freezing it is best to use the heat tape as a means of prevention. LEAVE A FAUCET RUNNING Water expanding as it freezes can break pipes because the water has nowhere to go as it expands.The best way to keep that from happening is to leave the water flowing while temperatures are below freezing. If there is low water pressure as the pipes begin to freeze, it is best to turn the faucet all the way “open” to allow the water the best chance to flow. When going out of town, he recommended pouring half a cup of anti-freeze down all your drains and toilets as well as “opening up” all the faucets.
DON’T PANIC Crouse said the smartest thing to do if your pipes freeze is to open all the cupboards under the sinks to let the warm air in. Then make sure all faucets are opened all the way to let the water begin flowing. Doing anything while the pipes are frozen could potentially lead to breaks — or worse, damage down the road. Crouse advised leaving things as is until the temperature rises back above freezing before calling a plumber, as it would be difficult to tell if there is a leak while the pipes are frozen. USE EXTRA CAUTION IF LIVING IN A TRAILER OR MOBILE HOME Crouse said to ensure the underpinning of your trailer or mobile home is complete without gaps. Pipes need to be wrapped if they are exposed to the elements and any vents on the underpinning need to be closed off.
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BRITTON BROOKS THE VERDICT ON COURTROOM STYLE AS TOLD TO DREW SMITH
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“For an attorney to go into a courtroom, — at a minimum — they have to wearing slacks and a jacket of some type. Many judges in Texas require men to wear at least a suit jacket when going into the well of a courtroom to speak. I loved the way attorneys looked back in the 1950s and 1960s — the days of the “gentleman lawyer.” I like to take it back to the old school a little bit. I like bringing back the suspenders and the threepiece suit. My go-to outfit is always going to be a good looking pair of “gator boots” from Risk shoes. And I get my suits over at Tom Janes. They don’t cost you any more than the average Men’s Wearhouse suit, but they’ll come to your office and fit the suits to you. I always get three-piece (suits), because you can take off the vest in the summer and just go with the jacket and slacks. In the winter, I like a good half-trench coat. They can serve as a suit jacket when you have to be in court but you’re also in a hurry. I always want to be the best-dressed guy in the courtroom. I think of the most successful criminal defense lawyers that I go up against — take Bob Jarvis, for example — I always want to look better than Bob Jarvis when I’m up in front of that jury. I think that jurors appreciate a welldressed attorney. I want to look like I’m prepared and I’m organized. I find that jurors always notice the ties and the boots. But I also like to mix it up with different cuff links every now and
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“I LOVED THE WAY ATTORNEYS LOOKED BACK IN THE 1950S AND 1960S — THE DAYS OF THE “GENTLEMAN LAWYER.” I LIKE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL A LITTLE BIT. I LIKE BRINGING BACK THE SUSPENDERS AND THE THREE-PIECE SUIT.”
then, too. You want to look like your jury in some way. There was a time not that long ago, that I was told by a group of pretty good trial attorneys that jurors didn’t like beards. I find now that a lot of my male jurors, usually more than half, have some type of facial hair. So having (facial hair) really never held me back and I like to age myself a bit as
well. I think we all know what it feels like to be underdressed at an event. You just don’t have as much confidence. (Dressing well) absolutely builds confidence. The better you look and the better you feel, the better your presentation will be to the jury and the judge. I also know attorneys who wear dusters in the courtroom and they go
full on with the western hat. I dig that, too. I like to have my style and I like it when people have their own individual style. When a client comes in to meet with you, you’ve got to look prepared, professional, and well-kempt. My clients are instructed to dress like they’re going to church. I want them to (put) their best foot forward.”
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While the contents of every man’s closet differ, there should always be room for a few essentials. Local lawyer Britton Brooks offered his take on five wardrobe staples every man should assemble for himself.
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boots Putting your best foot forward and cementing your style is hard if you don’t have the right footwear. Brooks says a good pair of quality leather or alligator-skin boots are both long-lasting and flexible with different outfits. “(Boots) don’t cost much more than good pair of street shoes, but (street shoes) will wear out on you more quickly,” Brooks says. “You get a good pair of nice dress shoes and they scratch up real quick. I got my boots in ‘07 and I wear them pretty much every day, all the time. And I’ll probably have them for 30 years.” A tough pair of hiking boots also earns a spot on Brooks’ list. “They’re great if you want to get some work done or go up to Eisenhower State Park and get on the trails.” 18
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And last but not least, it’s time to mention the timepiece. A sharp dress watch will help keep any man on track throughout the day and is sure to be a conversation starter. “I think a nice watch is a big one,” Brooks says. “I always go analog and whether it’s got a leather or metal band, just go classy with the look. People really do notice a good watch.”
workout gear A collection of athletic attire is also important to every man’s wardrobe and one key to staying healthy and in shape. “Maybe a solid pair of running shoes or basketball shoes,” Brooks says. “Some comfortable shorts and a shirt that’ll help keep you cool, or one you don’t mind sweating through at the gym.”
blue jeans Denim blue jeans have been around for well over a century and it’s no surprise that they fit into Brooks’ five essentials. Styles, washes and cuts vary so there’s a pair for every look. “A good-fitting pair of blue jeans is key for a man’s closet,” Brooks says. “If I don’t have to worry about getting dressed up, that’s what I’m wearing all over town. And for me, it’s boot-cut all day long.”
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HOW SHERMAN + DENISON ARE MAKING THEIR JOINT COMMUNITIES A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE & PLAY BY MICHAEL HUTCHINS + RICHARD A. TODD
For the past several years, Denison has used a specific phrase to describe itself: a city of choice. As growth inevitably moves north along the U.S. Highway 75 corridor and the state sees significant migration from other states, many residents are choosing to live not only in Denison but many communities across North Texas.
The mayors of Sherman and Denison recently discussed what made their cities, and Grayson County as a whole, a region and community of choice.
SHERMAN: A MIXTURE OF PAST & FUTURE Sherman Mayor David Plyler said the city has a
lot to offer both current and prospective residents who are considering moving into town. The city boasts lower costs of living than the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex while being close enough to still make the commute to the big city, giving the city a mixture of both rural and urban vibes. “There’s a lot to be said
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for our ease of living,” Plyler said. “This is a very casual place to live. It’s a fun place to live. There are lots of activities and lots of groups to be involved with.” With the recent growth, Plyler said he has seen a mixture of residents moving into the city, ranging from those who live and work in the region to
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sherman “THERE’S A LOT TO BE SAID FOR OUR EASE OF LIVING. THIS IS A VERY CASUAL PLACE TO LIVE. IT’S A FUN PLACE TO LIVE. THERE ARE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES & LOTS OF GROUPS TO BE INVOLVED WITH.”
those who commute to Dallas and its suburbs. “I also see people moving to Sherman who work in Southern Oklahoma,” he said. In recent years Sherman has seen significant growth with not only new housing starts in the city, but new businesses and amenities, especially along the FM 1417 corridor. For the longest time, residents had requested a new bowling alley along with dog parks and a new skate park, Plyler said. The city has been able to bring all of these amenities to the area over the past year. In May, Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille opened its doors, spurring much of the growth along FM 1417 and the city’s southern border. “To have Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille, not only with a bowling alley but with a movie theater, restaurant, arcade games and rock wall — that’s been something that’s really been missing in Sherman,” Plyler said. However, growth hasn’t come without opposition and those who are resistant to the changes coming to the city. Plyler said he recently had a conversation with a resident who was afraid of the impact larger developments like the ones taking place along FM 1417 would have on his lifestyle. Plyler said that changes are coming, but likely won’t have as big of an impact as some believe. With these devel-
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opments, he said they will likely act as communities within a community and have their own feel without impacting the rest of Sherman. “At the end of the day, I think (residents) will find that they are going to be their own community with their own lifestyle and their own feel,” Plyler said. “My response is that, yes, there is a lot to how it has always been. But at the same time the growth is going to happen and you really can’t stop it. Yes, it’s coming, but at the end of the day it
isn’t going to impact you as negatively as you believe.”
DENISON: A PART OF THE GREATER TEXOMA COMMUNITY “Unlike many other communities, Denison respects its past,” said Denison Mayor Janet Gott. “Our history and all of those things related to it are very important to our community. That is
why we do so much restoration and preservation.” Gott said she believes the city honors its present, and knows where it is and where it wants to go. It uses the present to guide its future plans. Green spaces, she said, are a valuable asset the city intends to continue investing in. “When we did our comprehensive plan, the top five things people wanted had to do with trails and green spaces,” Gott said. “We’re talking about walking
denison “I FEEL INCREDIBLY BLESSED TO LIVE IN DENISON. I DO BELIEVE WE ARE DOING THE RIGHT THINGS TO CREATE THAT QUALITY OF LIFE. THAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY. WE TAKE THAT VERY SERIOUSLY.”
trails, bicycling trails and parks. All of those things are high on our priority list. That is the reason for the Katy Trail, which will eventually connect the entire city.” Gott said it goes beyond just the Katy trail or even the Texoma Health Foundation Park. The city has invested in improving its 23 city parks, with a focus on neighborhood parks. Gott said millennials especially want unique experiences that include green spaces. According to Gott, attracting millennials to the city’s downtown area is a motivator for why the redesign will feature so many green spaces and unique dining and shopping options. Although she said it isn’t just millennials that seek more green spaces, it’s something everyone asks for. “It is going to be where people can go and experience and enjoy those one-ofa-kind experiences that they are look24
ing for,” she said. “It will create a sense of community when you are there. It is intended to be experienced. That is one of the reasons we recruited HeyDay and Urban Air. Families told us they want a place in their own community where they can play and have recreation as a family.” Gott said the community is fortunate to have a lake in its own backyard. The city has created a variety of things to do and, when coupled with the lake, makes the area more attractive for people to visit. She said the city’s proximity to Sherman has helped foster a sense of expanded community. Gott said Grayson County Judge Bill Magers has taken the lead on getting the various communities to work together to attract people to the area and prepare for that growth. “I’ve always been a firm believer that when you look at Denison you have to Grayson Magazine
look at the region,” Gott said. “What is good for one of us should be good for all of us. For example, if there is a company that comes into Denison that not only provides jobs for the citizens of Denison, it provides jobs for the citizens of Texoma. That holds true for Sherman as well. We share city limits. We are actually just an extension of one another. Regional thinking is something that has led to a lot of the things that have happened in transportation lately, like the improvement at Spur 503 and at 75 and 82.” Gott said said the city has a responsibility to its citizens. That is something she said the city of Denison takes very seriously. “I feel incredibly blessed to live in Denison,” she said. “I do believe we are doing the right things to create that quality of life that is our responsibility. We take that very seriously.”
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FINANCE When financial markets fluctuate, even the calmest investors can start to question their financial strategies. But volatile markets can present opportunities, says Tracie McMillion, head of global asset allocation strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute. “Financial markets are frequently volatile — that’s their nature,” she says. “Over longer periods of time, that volatility can add up to attractive portfolio growth.” McMillion shares an analogy that compares this worry to seasickness: “If you stare at the waves directly ahead of you (the current financial market), the water may look bumpy and turbulent, and you might feel ill at ease. However, if you look outward at the horizon (your long-term investment goals), the ocean as a whole appears to be on a fairly even keel.” In addition to focusing on your financial horizon, here are some strategies you can use to help weather economically turbulent times.
if any, value over the short term. On the other hand, if you won’t need some of your investment money until you retire multiple years in the future, equities or longer-term bonds are worth a closer look. Those investments carry more risks but also offer potentially better returns.
MATCH YOUR INVESTMENTS TO YOUR TIME HORIZON
TUNE OUT THE NOISE
The simplest way to feel more comfortable about your investments is to align them with your financial calendar, no matter what happens in the financial world this month or year. For example, do you need some of your money fairly soon, or want it close at hand in case of an emergency? If so, McMillion says you should consider investments such as cash holdings and short-term bonds that shouldn’t lose much,
KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR ASSETS Some investors lose confidence because they don’t fully understand how their investments work. In that case, McMillion says, some knowledge of typical asset behavior is a good thing. Consider reading up on different types of investments and asking questions of your financial advisor. Once you know how your investments are more likely to perform in certain financial markets, you can help ensure that your investment strategy is in line with your tolerance for risk. By “noise” McMillion meansthe constant barrage of financial reports from the 24/7 news media. “It’s common for financial markets to temporarily get a little bit messy as they sort through
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REGULARLY REVISIT YOUR PLAN There’s no such thing as a completely “set-itand-forget-it” investment strategy, McMillion says. It’s always smart to check in regularly with your investment advisor. “Your life circumstances may change, or your financial goals could shift,” she says. “You’ll feel much more confident that your investments are doing their job if you review them regularly with your advisor.” This article was written by/ for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Chad F. Manning, Branch Manager, First Vice President – Investments Sherman, TX (903) 893-6656.
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Searching for the right insurance for a new home can be both a rite of passage and a headache for new and experienced homeowners. From finding the lowest rates to determining the right level of coverage for your home, the process can a difficult but important one. Despite the difficulties, area insurance agents are offering tips on how homeowners can save money while ensuring they are properly insured. Here are some tips on how to navigate the
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HOW RATES ARE DETERMINED Insurance rates are determined using information on the home, including the materials that are used and how expensive it would be to rebuild, said Andy Faber, an agent with Phillips Insurance Agency. These systems include the cost to rebuild while also using other factors, such as location.
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“What happens with a homeowner’s policy is you give the agent information on your home, then they use a system to determine the value,” Faber said. With the local growth the region has seen in recent years, Faber said the cost of building has seen some increases, leading to an increase in the cost to rebuild and an increase in rates each year. These increases have not been as significant with renter’s insurance policies or policies that only cover belongings and not the structure itself.
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While many insurance companies use the same systems to determine rates, each company will adjust based on company-specific criteria. Likewise, some companies specialize in the type of policies they focus on, leading to some savings for policies that fall within that specialty. As an example, some companies specialize on country and rural policies while others almost exclusively work properties within a city, Faber said.
SHOP AROUND One way customers can ensure the best rate is to simply shop around and compare rates before deciding on a policy. By doing this, Faber said homeowners can potentially find an agency that fits their type of property and location. However, in many cases agents actively work to give their customers the best rates they can through their agency as a way to maintain business. “Ultimately, they want to keep your business,” Faber said.
MORE INFORMATION IS BETTER When determining the amount of coverage to get, Faber said the more information you give an agent, the better they will be able to offer you a rate that
fits your needs. This can include the value of certain items while also determining what items need to be considered. As an example, Faber said some homeowners might not consider the value of a barn in the rear of a property or the new $50,000 tractor inside of it. Faber said it is important to have a determined value on some of these objects when going into the process, as it can be used in the event of a claim. For example, a coin collection may be simply taken at face value unless it has been professionally valued. “So many times people come in telling us what they think is enough, but it isn’t,” Faber said.
FLOOD INSURANCE One aspect of insuring a home that is often forgotten is the need for flood insurance, which is separate from the main policy, Faber said. Many times the topic of flood insurance arises during the process of acquiring a mortgage, when a flood tier for the property is determined. These policies will cover groundwater that enters a home, including from heavy rains or flood run-off. Man-made sources of water, such as a burst pipe, would not fall under flood insurance and would be covered by most policies, Faber said.
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When my family gets together, there’s one thing we do often and without fail or shame — eat. Though I grew up in Southern California, both sides of my family have Southern roots, thereby blessing my tastebuds with the unmatched, heavenly flavors of Southern cuisine. Some of my earliest childhood memories involve standing on a chair in my maternal grandmother’s kitchen in Mississippi, stirring a pot of butter beans on the stove. In that same kitchen I’d watch her make buttermilk biscuits by hand, first mixing the wet and dry ingredients in a bowl, then forming them into imperfect little mounds to be baked, then devoured, for breakfast by myself and my younger brother. When we’d travel cross-country for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we’d always gather at my grandmother’s house — aunts, uncles and cousins would bring a covered dish, Grandma would always “hug our necks” when we’d show up at the carport door, and we’d “visit” and eat for the rest of the afternoon. It was one of the only times of year that most of our extended family would be in one place at one time. 30
I remember the anticipation — waiting for family members to arrive so we could finally dig in to all the good food spread across the kitchen table, hearing the familiar crunch of gravel underneath tires and peering out the front window to try and guess whose car it was. Nowadays, we aren’t much for big, holiday dinners. Some have been spent around a table on the Oklahoma prairie with my paternal family, one in a basement apartment with mostly microwavable Thanksgiving fare and a Butterball turkey cooked on the grill, and others just a small feast with a few family and friends (and a Honeybaked Ham, if we’re lucky; 10/10 would recommend). While I’m no Southern cook like my grandmother was, my mother would always graciously volunteer me to help with some task in the kitchen — fill the glasses (which were usually red Solo cups, if I’m being honest) with ice, ask everyone what they’re drinking (sweet or unsweet) and fix their glass, etc. And of course, in keeping with manners, she’d always shoo us away from the front of the line when everyone Grayson Magazine
was called to eat. Some holidays are synonymous with food and family, and equally synonymous with famous dishes that make it to the table every year, time-honored family traditions, and general warm, fuzzy feelings that annual repetition and familiar faces tend to bring. I know families that do these things and secretly envy them. As lame as matching Christmas onesies are, I’d at least like to be given the option to roll my eyes at and later begrudgingly agree to. While my family aren’t “Hallmark” people, we’re definitely not a lost cause. The regular trips my mom and I take to visit my brother in Tulsa are nothing if not an excuse to eat out all weekend. My brother has a penchant for ethnic food of all varieties, I’ll never turn down a cup of coffee and my mom is generally just along for the ride. I guess those trips — and the meals we eat along the way — are starting to become our new “tradition.” Food, for us, is the centerpiece of a good time. No matter what food we spoon onto our plates or how many or few surround us while we eat, I try to remain thankful for what is there.
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FAMILY-INSPIRED RECIPES MEXICAN CORN SOUP Serves 4
INGREDIENTS: 2 (10 oz.) packages of frozen corn, thawed, or 2 (15 oz.) cans corn, drained 1 (14.5 oz.) can of chicken broth 4 tablespoons butter 2 cups milk 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chlles 16 oz. cooked, boneless chicken, shredded or pulled apart 8 oz. Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 bag of tortilla chips (yellow, white or blue) Salt and pepper, to taste 16 yellow or red cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional) 1 (15 oz.) can of black beans, or any variety of bean(s) of your choosing (optional)
DIRECTIONS: In a large pot, melt butter over high heat. Add corn, cover and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and chiles. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes. Add chicken and tomatoes and heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Divide cheese among 4 serving bowls (or sprinkle over top). Ladle soup into bowls, top with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
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5 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 cup sour cream 2 (14.5 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1.5 rolls) 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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Optional: 3 cups cooked rice 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a 9x13 casserole dish. Note: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re adding the optional rice, layer it underneath the chicken. Stir together condensed soup and sour cream. If you wish to add the optional ingredients (pepper, celery salt, lemon juice, garlic), stir those in as well. Pour over the chicken. In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven, until top of casserole is browned and sauce is bubbly. Serve plain or over rice.
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STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DELIGHT Makes 12 servings
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2 cups pretzels, crushed
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3/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages strawberry-flavored Jell-o gelatin 2 cups boiling water 2 (16 oz.) packages sweetened frozen strawberries, thawed
3 tablespoons sugar FILLING 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip frozen whipped cream 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese 1 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack. In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set. Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into squares.
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HEALTH Dealing with arthritis is something that can be painful, but there are a number of treatment options, including surgery, that can help reduce the pain. Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Spagnuolo is trained in minimally invasive knee replacement and provided his opinion on ways to improve joint care.
“There is no way to avoid arthritis,” Spagnuolo said. “You can be predisposed due to genetics or injury, (but) once it sets in we look for treatment options. The best step is maintaining body weight — the less weight you put on those joints, the less pain there is.” Spagnuolo’s specialty is hips and knees. The arthritis in those joints is a major source of pain for a lot of people. “Along the ends of our joints is this smooth substance called cartilage,” Spagnuolo said. “When you get arthritis, that cartilage erodes and wears away. The joints become painful until you have bone grinding bone.” According to Spagnuolo, inflammation in the joint is what causes the swell-
ing and pain. Anti-inflamatory medications are a good starting point once the patient’s weight is under control. If or when that fails, there are also injections that can be inserted into the knees, such as cortozone. However, Spagnuolo cautioned to use cortozone sparingly as it can do more damage than good. Another option is what Spagnuolo referred to as “disco supplementation,” which involves a series of gel injections into the knee that becomes a lubrication for what cartilage is left in the joint, which helps to reduce pain. Physical therapy is another method Spagnuolo highly recommends. Above all, he said pain management is important. While he does suggest an-
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ti-inflammatory medications as a pain reliever, he said they only cover the pain and do not address the underlying cause(s), which can lead to a dependency on pain medications if unchecked. “Strengthening the other muscles around the joint helps to stabilize them, so the forces are spread out more evenly,” Spagnuolo said. “Ice, rest and over-the-counter braces can also be used to trap heat into the knee, which can also help with pain.” Once all of those methods have either stopped working or if the patient’s pain interferes significantly with daily functions, surgical options to replace the joint are a last resort. “We try to exhaust all non-surgical options well before we get to any surgical ones,” Spagnuolo said. “For the most part, everything will work for hips that works for knees, except disco supplementation. Everything holds true for the rest of the joints in the body as well. It is important to check with a doctor before starting anti-inflamatory medications because there could be side effects depending on the patient’s health history.” Spagnuolo said when it comes to taking care of weight-bearing joints, such as the hip or knee, the best advice is to avoid activities or exercises that have heavy impact across the joint. He said biking is a good exercise, as is water aerobics — anything to help keep the patient’s weight down. He also emphasized how important it is to maintain a healthy body mass index and also recommended wearing shoes with a good cushion and insole. “People with joint pain get caught in a cycle where they can’t move to lose weight,” Spagnuolo said. “That would be the main thing that could help (with) prevention. Staying active (and) keeping the joints loose is advisable. Keeping body and legs and muscles surrounding he joints strong to stabilize them is good.”
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HEALTH Athletes, weekend warriors and skilled craftsmen alike may find themselves on the sidelines due to overuse injuries. “In medical terms, an overuse injury may occur when the break down rate of a muscle, ligament, tendon or bone is greater than the recovery rate,” explains Dr. Richard Jelsma, a double board-certified Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Physician at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman. Put simply, an overuse injury occurs due to repeatedly stressing a bone, joint or muscle without giving it enough rest. There are a variety of common overuse injuries, including shin splints, tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, stress fracture and a variety of shoulder issues, among others.
In addition to getting enough rest, there are other steps people can take to prevent overuse injuries: - Warm-up and cool down before and after exercise - Always use proper equipment and shoes that fit right - Vary exercises; avoid constantly using
consistently for a week or two during a flare up,” advises Dr. Jelsma. And of course, rest the injury. If the pain hasn’t gone away after a reasonable amount of rest, it’s probably time to see a doctor. Whether it’s sports, working out or physical labor, to help prevent and recover from an overuse or any other type of inju-
DIFFERENT AGES, DIFFERENT RISKS Dr. Jelsma has treated overuse injuries in people of all ages. He says the reasons for these types of injuries, though, are often different for kids and adults. “Kids get overuse injuries when they don’t take any time off from their sport,” he explains. Unlike past generations where children played a variety of sports throughout the year, each using predominantly different muscle groups, kids today often begin specializing in a single sport much sooner and are in leagues nearly year around. “I’ll see a case of bicep or rotator cuff tendinitis in a baseball player and ask when the last time they took anytime off, and they can’t remember,” said Dr. Jelsma. Meanwhile, adults may get an overuse injury by trying to do too much too soon when beginning a new workout routine or activity. Dr. Jelsma reminds his patients that while getting active is great, start out with modest goals until you build stamina, flexibility, and strength. For adults reacclimating to exercise, he recommends following the “10 Percent Rule”— “Don’t increase your activity by more than 10 percent a week.” He also recommends that people who already exercise regularly to take a day off occasionally every few months to give their body time to more fully recover. PREVENT, DETECT, REACT
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the same muscle group - Apply ice to areas of inflammation The telltale sign of an overuse injury is inflammation, which may include aching, swelling, redness, pain when touched, and movement pain or discomfort. “If you think you may have an overuse injury, start with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory. You may need to take it
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ry Dr. Jelsma has one simple golden rule: “Listening to your body is the biggest thing you can do,” he says. Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers or Baylor Scott & White Health.
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IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THIS WAY By Lysa Terkeurst “It’s Not Supposed to be this Way” by Lyssa Terkehurst is a non-fiction book about the heartbreak of betrayal and infidelity in marriage and trying to make sense of God’s timing. Lyssa is a public speaker and longs to help other women in their life cope with women’s issues and struggling insecurities, all while her husband is having an affair. She encourages women to put their trust in God no matter what and to rely on God’s strength in all circumstances, even when you think you can’t go on.
THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN By Mitch Albom
“The Five People You Meet In Heaven” by Mitch Albom starts at the end of a man’s life & simply reminds us that each life touches another. We will one day see in heaven how we are all connected and the impact we have on each other.
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The death of Grayson County deputy Chad Key was a painful tragedy for the law enforcement professionals who serve in this area. For Sherman Detective Rob Ballew, the death of a fallen comrade was more than a tragedy, it was a motivating factor to do something for his fellow officers. Ballew was attending Key’s funeral service when he noticed there was one staple of a traditional law enforcement officer memorial missing from this particular ceremony — the bagpipes. Ballew said with his Scottish heritage bagpipes have always been important to him, but as a police officer
they are a symbol as well as a staple at police academy graduation ceremonies. This moved him to take up the mantle and start the county’s then only pipe band, the Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band. Since then the band has grown tremendously, splitting off into two groups as firefighters left the band to form their own unit. “Three years ago the fire department decided they wanted their own band,” Ballew said. “They split off and we restructured. We opened our group up to active duty and retired plus civilians and since that time we’ve been growing. We will be having five new members in a few months. That brings us up
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“PLAYING THE BAGPIPES IS LIKE TRYING TO INFLATE A CAR TIRE THROUGH A STRAW. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT YET SIMPLE INSTRUMENT YOU CAN LEARN TO PLAY... IT’S NOT JUST LEARNING HOW TO BLOW AND SQUEEZE.” to about 12 or 13 (members).” Ballew said the bagpipe is a unique instrument that requires a lot of work to learn to play. Unlike learning to play the guitar or piano, Ballew said bagpipes require a lot more than just learning the notes, and that it’s like playing two instruments at the same time. “Playing the bagpipes is like trying to inflate a car tire through a straw. It takes a lot of time and dedication,”
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Ballew said. “It is one of the most difficult yet simple instrument you can learn to play. There is a lot of technique to it. You have three individual reeds going at the same time. The air you are supplying into the bag is keeping all those reeds going at the same time. There is a lot going on; it’s not just learning how to blow and squeeze.” Ballew said bagpipes are a unique instrument, as there is no volume
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control; it is an “all or nothing” sound. He said with other instruments you can adjust volume and tempo to embellish the sound to create musical styles, but you can’t do that with bagpipes. There is no break in the sound, but rather it is holds and cuts. Because of that the instrument has developed into its own musical genre. “Learning is difficult,” Ballew said. “We tend to want to play music very traditionally, but it is not traditional. Playing a tune on the bagpipe is not quite the same. You have to learn the instrument and the style, (and) there are a lot of different styles. We play light music, mostly marching band music.” Ballew decided to start a band to give first responders something to take pride in outside of work. He went a step further and started the Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games as a way to do something for the community. Since then, he has been introduced to other pipe bands. “We routinely play for various city
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“I’VE BEEN TO SCOTLAND AND I CAN TELL YOU PIPING OVER THERE IS A PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE.” events,” Ballew said. “9/11 is an annual performance for us. We play at the Christmas parade (and) do a lot of events around Veterans Day and Memorial Day. We’ve played different civic events. The Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games has also become quite a big deal. This year we did the first Sherman St. Patrick’s Day parade.” According to Ballew, the bagpipes are as important in Scotland as football or baseball is in America. “I’ve been to Scotland and I can tell you piping over there is a part of everyday life,” he said. “They’ve held competitions in Glasgow every year. They are grade school kids that have pipe bands compete. It is taught at a very young age.”
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Ballew said a love for bagpipes is spreading in the area. The Lewisville Fire Department and Plano Fire Department both have a pipe band, and one of the larger bands in the area is the North Texas Caledonian Pipe and Drum Band out of Dallas, a group that routinely plays across the country. While bagpipes are more popular in larger cities on the coasts, Ballew said, it is still popular in Texas and continues to grow. He even said he can see Sherman becoming a bagpipping mecca. “It gets in your blood,” Ballew said. “We have a great group of people in our band who share our passion. We play well together as a band and encourage new people to learn and start playing.”
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