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he key ingredients at Courtyards at Lake Granbury assisted living remain constant. That begins with the pride that comes from the motto, “Resident first.� The underlying principle at the single-story, 80-unit assisted living community, at 801 Calinco Drive in Granbury, stems from being unique. “We’re the only locally-owned assisted living community in town,� Courtyards Director of Operations Jodi Barnes said. “Being locally owned, we don’t have some of the hoops to jump through to get things done for our patients. We can perform the care that’s needed without having a corporate chain to report to.� Courtyards offers personalized resident care – at your pace. It blends the social model of assisted living facilities with the medical model. The social model places an emphasis on providing a home-like environment. The primary objective at Courtyards is to assist residents in the activities of their daily lives. That includes walking, dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, medicine reminders, meal preparation and eating. The coordination of care at Courtyards includes nursing services, physician appointments and medication ordering. It also means Courtyards can coordinate veterans benefits and long-term care insurance benefits, as well as other forms of long-term care planning. “Even though we are assisted living, we are not the same as the rest,� Barnes stated. “We go the extra mile to assist in every aspect of care for our residents and their families.� One relatively new attraction, offered at the
facility for about two years, is the Restorative Program, Barnes said. It’s aimed at helping residents keep their autonomy and independence, she said. “We tell everyone about it that comes in our facility,� Brown said. “It’s our care on top of a little bit of therapy. It’s a wellness program, as well, so you hit every juncture. “We have a lot of people that participate. A lot people come from a rehab facility, so we really strive to get them back and be as independent as before their injury.� Courtyards opened in May 2005. It’s designed around a large pair of enclosed courtyards featuring paved walking trails, benches and exercise stations. You’ll even find personalized areas for those interested in gardening. Social and recreational programs are also key components of each day. Among the activities are card games, Bible study and day trips, including shopping and lunch excursions. Residents may also stay active baking pies, cakes and cookies using a fully equipped kitchen in the activity room. The personal needs of each resident will determine which of the five levels of care are provided. Level I (included in the apartment rent price) provides for assistance with medications for residents. Levels II through IV are based on needs as determined by the nursing staff’s monthly assessments. “We have all-inclusive, month-to-month or long-term leases for either studios, or one- and two-bedroom apartments,� Barnes said. To schedule a tour or to find out more, contact Courtyards at 817-736-4300, or go online to www.courtyardslg.com.
ince their first location opened in 1985, Dentures and Dental Services has provided quality dental care and reasonable prices for a wide variety of dental procedures. Over the years the company has continued to grow, opening the Granbury location in September 2001. Whether you need a routine cleaning or a full set of dentures, Dentures and Dental Services in Granbury can serve you. “Research says that good oral hygiene is important,� said O. Jay Killingsworth, office manager of Dentures and Dental Services. “Poor oral hygiene can contribute to a variety of dental and medial problems such as gum disease, infection and heart disease.� Dental plaque and tartar build up must be removed to prevent cavities, gingivitis and gum disease. Dentists recommend professional teeth cleaning every six months. Sometimes, regardless of how well we care for our teeth, we may encounter dental problems. Some medications can affect the health of your mouth. For
example, many drugs cause dry mouth. This can increase your risk of dental decay. It also can affect taste. Gum disease caries or other disorders sometimes make it necessary to have some or all of a patient’s teeth extracted. While this may sound devastating, dentures can provide a second chance at a beautiful smile. In those cases it may be necessary to look at alternatives such as implants or dentures. A dental implant is a small, sturdy titanium post that acts as the root structure would for a natural tooth. The jaw bone eventually grows around the implant. They are very durable and require the same maintenance as natural teeth. “We use some of the latest technology with digital imaging (x-rays) and now have a new machine that takes 3D images, which is especially helpful when placing dental implants,� said Killingsworth. 3D imaging helps evaluate the quality and density of the bone that will support the dental implant and determine the proper treatment approach for each individual patient. This type of imaging also helps determine the precise placement of implants, particularly in
areas near critical anatomical structures such as sinuses and nerves and select the correct type and size of the implants. As you might imagine by their name, Dentures and Dental Services fits many patients with dentures. They have an in-house denture lab that allows full dentures to be completed in as little as one day. Having the in-house lab provides patients faster service and lower prices by eliminating excessive outside laboratory fees for such items. “Our company works very hard to keep our prices low without sacrificing quality,� said Killingsworth. “In addition to being affordable, we also strive to create a friendly and caring environment.� Credit cards and most insurances are accepted. Financing is available with approved credit. Dentures and Dental Services of Granbury is located at 1151 E. Hwy 377 #101 between El Chico and CVS. For more information go to www.granburydentures.com or call 817-573-3033. Thomas John Kennedy of Texas DDS, P.L.L.C. and Associates—General Dentistry.
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ommunity Bank - our name says exactly who we are. Our employees are proudly working in and for Granbury and Acton, as well as Community Bank. We have been active in the leadership of many events, activities and organizations for more than 30 years here in Hood County. We are grateful that our Board of Directors encourages our participation by approving generous financial contributions to many worthwhile endeavors. Some of our favorite programs to support include Habitat for Humanity (for which we won the 2010 Habitat for Humanity Business of the Year Award); Brazos Pregnancy Clinic, Mission Granbury, People Helping People, and Ruth’s Place Clinic. As an independent bank, we combine old fashioned personal service with the latest technology. We work hard to make sure our customers have access to the newest products and services in a friendly and professional atmosphere. We are dedicated to lending strength to our communities through loans for personal and business needs to ensure that families and business owners can attain their dreams. It’s good to know that some things never change - like our stability. Currently, Community Bank’s assets exceed $500 million, with capital of more than $40 million. Our management team of seasoned bankers has broad-based experience and leads more than 150 dedicated employees, in delivering premier banking services here in North Texas. Community Bank has been honored with the 20/20 Vision Award, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award, the TBA “Leaders in Financial Education” Award and the ABA Cornerstone Award. Community Bank owns and operates ten branches in Acton, Burleson, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Granbury, Hurst, Rockwall and Rowlett. We invite you to stop by and learn how we can give you more than you ever expected. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.
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Lake Granbury Medical Center’s service pledge delivers improved performance
Turn that Frown Upside Down
Emergency Department patients benefit from 30-minute service pledge
Post-holiday blahs might be seasonal affective disorder
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he gifts are unwrapped, the holiday gatherings concluded, and several more cold weeks of winter remain. If hibernation has set in, it may be hard for you to find the motivation to get off the sofa and out from under that warm, woolly blanket. But, if your post-holiday blues won’t budge, you could have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that occurs during the winter months. SAD is a disorder that affects between 4 and 6 percent of people in the United States – around 10 million Americans – and another 10 to 20 percent of the population may experience a milder form of winter blues. Many more Americans with SAD remain undiagnosed and untreated, according to health experts. “SAD can affect anyone, but it is more common among women, people with a family history of SAD, and people who live in areas where winter days are short and there are significant changes in the amount of daylight between the seasons. SAD is most commonly diagnosed in people ages 15 to 55,” explained Darren George, D.O. Symptoms of SAD include:
■ Feeling sad, grumpy, moody, or anxious. ■ Loss of interest in activities usually enjoyed . ■ An increase in appetite, particularly a cravDr. Darren ing for starchy carboGeorge hydrates, such as bread and pasta. ■ Weight gain. ■ An increased need for sleep and feeling drowsy during the daytime. ■ Inability to concentrate. ■ Increased sensitivity to social rejection, and avoidance of social situations. Symptoms typically begin in September or October and end in April or May. “Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish whether you have a case of the winter doldrums, SAD or depression, because many of the symptoms are similar,” George said. The key difference is the time of year, length of time that you feel down, and the symptoms that accompany your “funk.” The differences with SAD are that, unlike depression, symptoms come and go with the changing of the seasons.
“If your depressed mood lifts with the onset of spring and longer, lightfilled days, you may have SAD, rather than depression,” George stated. A major depressive disorder has the same emotional and physical symptoms as SAD, but the majority of these symptoms will persist for at least two weeks or more – often several months – and are not affected by the time of year or changing of seasons. Conversely, depression is generally caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. “It can also be triggered by trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or any stressful situation – but sometimes there is no apparent cause,” George explained. Health experts are unsure what causes SAD. It is thought that the lack of sunlight during the shorter winter days disrupt the body’s sleep cycle, circadian rhythms – physical, mental and behavioral changes in the body that follow a 24-hour cycle, prompted by changes in light and darkness in the environment –and the brain’s production of a “feel-good” chemical known as serotonin that affects mood, and melatonin, which affects
sleep patterns. Treatment for SAD includes light therapy, exercise, medication, or counseling. Light therapy is simple, and involves sitting in front of a light box – no bigger than a hardback book – or wearing a light visor, for about half an hour or longer, usually in the morning. Other light therapy uses dawn simulation, with a dim light that turns on in the morning, activated by a timer, when you awaken and brightens over time, to mimic the sunrise. It’s believed that light therapy helps to re-set the brain’s internal clock, restore the body’s sleep/wake cycle and regulate other daily rhythms – which in turn, relieve the depression-like symptoms of SAD. If you can’t kick those feelings of post-holiday blahs, talk to your doctor. Help is available. Learn more by visiting www.LakeGranburyMedicalCenter.com, click on “Health Resources” and “Interactive Tools,” and test your knowledge with the Seasonal Affective Disorder Quiz. Dr. George is a member of the medical staff at Lake Granbury Medical Center.
Lake Granbury Medical Center offers new surgical services
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ake Granbury Medical Center (LGMC) is proud to be the first and only facility to offer weight loss surgery and incisionsless heartburn relief surgery in Hood County. LGMC’s surgical services are geared to help many enhance their quality of life. The Lap-Band® Weight Loss procedure and the Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) heartburn relief procedure are now performed at LGMC.
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Bradley J. Hart, M.D., Ph.D., board certified general surgeon, serves as the Bariatric Program Medical Director and performs the Lap-Band® procedure. Lap-Band® or adjustable gastric banding restricts the amount of food you can eat but doesn’t interrupt normal digestion. This approach is the second most common bariatric surgery, representing 15 to 20 percent of all weight-loss surgeries. Surgeons place a band around the upper stomach with a laparoscope, limiting food intake to 1 – 3 ounces. The band can be tightened or loos-
ened over time to change the passage’s size. This procedure generally results in more gradual weight loss than a gastric bypass, but it Dr. Bradley is also reversible. The J. Hart bariatric team at LGMC includes a dedicated registered dietician, surgical staff, and bariatric unit nurses. More than 72 million Americans are obese or severely overweight. Each year, obesity causes at least 112,000 deaths in the United States. Obesity is associated with numerous health problems including but not limited to: ■ Type 2 diabetes. ■ High cholesterol. ■ Hypertension. ■ Gallstones. ■ Liver disease. ■ Sleep apnea. ■ Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). ■ Heart failure. ■ Degenerative joint disease. As with any surgical procedure, bariatric surgery may present risk. Talk
| BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS If you’re considering bariatric surgery, keep in mind that surgical candidates must: ■ Have a body mass index (BMI, the ratio of your weight adjusted for your height) of 40 or more, or be at least 100 pounds overweight. ■ Have at least two significant associated illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, or sleep apnea; if your BMI is between 35 and 40. ■ Be between ages 18 and 65 ■ Have no drug or alcohol dependency, or have at least one year of sobriety. ■ Have documented attempts to lose weight medically. ■ Be a nonsmoker for at least two months. ■ Be committed to improving your health and lifestyle.
with your doctor about whether you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery and together discuss the risks and benefits. Remember that you Dr. Peter must be committed to Krone maintaining a healthy lifestyle – including adopting very different eating habits and increased exercise – as well as nutritional counseling and lifelong medical follow-up, after surgery.
HELP FOR REFLUX
Peter Krone, M.D., board certified general surgeon and an independent member of the medical staff at LGMC now performs the new Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure to help correct GERD. Tens of millions of Americans suffer with daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, and hoarseness. Until recently, these people faced either a lifetime of daily medications, and often incomplete resolution of their symptoms, or the risks of invasive surgery. Now they may have a better option. Dr. Krone is the first specialist in Hood County to be trained on the TIF procedure. “We are very excited to offer this procedure at Lake Granbury Medical Center,” said Dr. Krone. “In a healthy patient, there’s a natural valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a physical barrier to prevent stomach fluids from back washing, or ‘refluxing’ up into the esophagus. In patients with chronic GERD, this
valve has become dysfunctional. The TIF procedure reconstructs the valve to prevent reflux. It’s based on the same principles of conventional, more invasive laparoscopic GERD surgery, but TIF’s advantage is that is incisionless.” ‘’The TIF procedure may significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” says Shirley Graves, chief nursing officer of LGMC. “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an anatomical problem which needs an anatomical solution. Reflux medication like PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) can help relieve patients’ heartburn symptoms but don’t solve the underlying anatomical problems or prevent further disease progression. “Even on PPIs many patients are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux. In addition, recent studies have shown that long-term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium and can result in bone fractures,” Graves said. After the TIF procedure, clinical trials show that most patients can eat and drink foods they avoided for many years.” The TIF procedure represents the next step in the evolution of surgery. TIF requires neither abdominal incisions nor internal dissection, making it a truly “minimally invasive” surgical procedure to effectively treat GERD. With millions of Americans suffering with daily symptoms of reflux, TIF offers an alternative. Visit LakeGranburyMedicalCenter.com /HeartBurn to learn more about this new procedure.
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hen you’re experiencing a health care emergency, the last thing you want to do is wait. Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care, and speed. Lake Granbury Medical Center knows the importance of prompt service – especially in the emergency department (ED). “That’s why Lake Granbury Medical Center launched a 30-Minute ED Service Pledge in October – to assure patients that we are dedicated not only to offering the best quality care, but also providing care that is efficient and as quick as possible,” said hospital CEO David Orcutt. The 30-Minute ED Service Pledge begins the minute a patient checks in at the ED desk. “Our pledge is that a clinical professional - physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner - will diligently work to initially see each patient within 30 minutes of their arrival. This interaction begins the patient’s evaluation and treatment. Daily, as a team, we track our performance in keeping our pledge of low ED wait times,” said Ann Quinlan, R.N., B.S.N., emergency department director. “While the goal of Lake Granbury Medical Center’s ED service pledge is to initially see every patient within 30 minutes, the most critical health emergencies will always receive top priority, therefore our times do fluctuate as we respond to patients’ needs,” said Kyle McCombs, M.D., ED medical director.
SHORTER WAIT TIME
“I’m pleased to report that we have achieved additional patient benefits during the past several months,” Quinlan stated. “In addition to the great majority of ED patients being seen by a physician or nurse practitioner within 30 minutes of their arrival, both our average length of stay and our percentage of patients leaving without treatment (LWOT) and leaving against medical advice (AMA) have decreased significantly.” “The ED service pledge has also allowed us to more easily accommodate significant growth in our ED volumes. In 2010, LGMC had 17,335 ED visits and in 2011, the ED actually cared for 18,839 patients - 8 percent growth over the previous year,” she adds. “Our process improvements allowed us to accommodate more patients and to more quickly focus on getting patients diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.” Improved wait time is illustrated by comparing the 2010 average with the 2011 average in the fourth quarter of the year. Average Time to Provider: 2010 27 minutes 2011 20 minutes Leaving without treatment or against medical advice: 2010 3.0% 2011 0.8% Average Length of Stay: 2010 3 hours 2011 2 hours, 13 minutes The community can view Lake Granbury Medical Center’s average ED wait time on the hospital’s website and also access the hospital’s mobile website on any smart phone. The times are based on a two-hour rolling average, updated every 15 minutes. Visit www.lakegranburymedicalcenter.com to learn more.
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Nick Papasan (left) and Matt Mitchum of Texas Edge Sports offer local kids a training facility to fine tune their athletic skills. Texas Edge hopes to take players who show worthy skills to college and professional tryout opportunities.
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teve Mitcham remembers the long drives to the Metroplex for baseball practices. Like many parents, he and his wife Darlene made the journey in the hopes that they were helping their children become better baseball players. And while it worked, he would have much rather spent that time in Granbury with his children getting the extra training right here at home. Which is exactly what Mitcham, along with his son Matt and former GHS standout/ Minnesota Twins draft pick Nick Papasan, are now offering. The trio has started Texas Edge Sports, a training facility at the Mitchams’ home that will not only offer the opportunity to hone skills, but save families countless trips to Fort Worth and Dallas. Matt remembers the long drives vividly. “Driving an hour and a half both ways to practice 30 minutes, it just wears you out,” he said. “Lots of times you’re tired even before you get there, but now that doesn’t have to be the case.” The facility currently features three indoor and one outdoor pitching-hitting cages, with a moveable batting area that can place a player
from Little League distance to Major League distance from the pitcher. There’s also a regulation baseball field outside in the Mitchams’ back yard. In addition, there’s a basketball court, volleyball court and weight room. And plans are in the works to add a 140-foot-by-140-foot lighted turf field. There’s even a play room so parents with little ones can keep them occupied while the older sibling is training. At the same time, the parents can watch the training on monitors in the waiting room.
‘What separates a good player and a great player are the little things, and we will help them find those little things about themselves and the game.’
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But locality isn’t the only thing Texas Edge offers, Nick said. “It’s all proven stuff. I’ve Nick Papasan worked with some of the best hitting coaches in the world, for example.” Papasan, after leading the Metroplex in hitting as both a junior and senior for Granbury, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins and spent a few years in their minor league organizations. Injuries forced him to retire early, but he was always leading his team in hitting or close to the top each season. Players who come to Texas Edge will not only get hitting instructions, but they will also
be able to fine-tune their fielding and pitching – and very soon their running. Steve said another former Pirate and teammate of Matt and Nick, Tyler Coppock, is set to come onboard as speed and agility coach. “Whatever a player wants to work on, we’ll do it,” said Matt. “We’ve done sliding practice, you name it.” In addition to hands-on training, Texas Edge offers video analysis of each player’s training. A player can even take the video home to study. “And we’re going to work our hardest to get you a scholarship,” said Steve. “We want to be on the sidelines watching and cheering when [you] win state, a national championship or even a World Series.”
More than a customer Steve said athletes who come to Texas Edge should expect the same treatment his customers get at his popular Chicken Express restaurant. For example, you may order a four-piece chicken tenders meal and when you open the box discover you have five or six tenders. “I want the same heartfelt caring about the community applied to Texas Edge that we have at Chicken Express,” he said. “Our restaurant isn’t just a place to come eat, and this isn’t just a place to come practice. I want people to know that when they come to us for training, we really want to see them succeed.” The Mitchams’ reputation has no doubt helped Texas Edge gain popularity in the short time since it opened in September 2011. Already more than 40 athletes ages five to 17 are coming to them to improve their skills. Texas Edge isn’t only an opportunity for players to improve and chase their dreams, it’s also a chance for Matt and Nick to pursue some of their own. “I’ve always wanted to coach,” said Matt, who played baseball at Tarleton State University after GHS, “and I can’t imagine a better place for that than Granbury.” Nick said his new dedication since leaving baseball as a player is finding players who can go after the same goals he chased. “I want to scout,” he said. “It’s exciting to see some kid who you just know by watching him has something special. I remember how great it felt when I heard that.” Nick said plans are to take players who show worthy skills to college and professional tryout opportunities. ”I’d love someday to see a player in the World Series and to be able to say we gave him lessons,” said Nick.
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Nick Papasan (left) critiques a young client’s swing.
Steve said one of the top priorities at Texas Edge will be positivity. He said they won’t make any player believe they have progressed to a point they actually have not, but compliments will be made on a regular basis. “You’ve got to tell them when they’re doing good,” he said. “Some coaches and parents won’t do that, but if they come to us they’re
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Matt Mitchum of Texas Edge Sports works with a young client.
going to learn.” Added Matt, “I want my kids to be looking forward to the next practice or game. That’s the way it’s supposed to be – having fun.” Steve said Texas Edge already has facilities in place for softball training and will likely undertake that soon. They also have their sights set on training for basketball (Mitch Mitcham, Matt’s twin brother, was a basketball standout at GHS and designed the Texas Edge logo), soccer and football, too. Nick was also a football standout at Midland before his family moved to Granbury before his junior year. In addition to individual training, coaches can bring entire teams in for extra help, Matt said. “It’ll be like a special team practice and the coach can bring the whole team in. We’re just offering a little extra.“ Nick then chimed in, “We’re going to give the high school coaches a more polished player. What separates a good player and a great player are the little things, and we will help them find those little things about themselves and their game.” ____________________________________________ Texas Edge Sports, a training facility for athletes age 5 and up, is located at 4920 Rhea Road in Granbury. Appointments are necessary. For more information, call 817-573-2121, 817-559-2856, 817-219-5104 or email www.texassports@gmail.com
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or viruses that could be the root of the problem. Should diagnostics results show that major repairs are needed, CyberClinic’s technicians will go over your options with you, including whether it would be best to simply purchase a new computer. Most standard service is completed within 3-10 business days. For rush service, computers must be dropped off for repair by 2 p.m. The service request forms that customers sign when authorizing rush service detail all pricing. Don’t worry about CyberClinic trying to sell you on any particular anti-virus company. It does not have exclusive partnerships with any of those companies, nor does CyberClinic have any policies requiring technicians to recommend one brand over another. Staffers are aware of which anti-virus programs tend to work best based on their own personal experience, and they’re willing to offer recommendations to customers based on those experiences. For more information on the company, visit its website at www.cyberclinicpc.com. The website features a “Frequently Asked Questions” page which answers such queries as “why is my computer so slow?” Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The business is located at 224 S. Morgan St., but a second site in Acton will be opening on Feb. 1. The address is 3262 Fall Creek Highway. To contact CyberClinic, call 817-776-6552, or email info@cyberclinicpc.com.
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rovided Hood County residents continue their commitment to shopping locally and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) backs off plans to place Hood County in the Dallas-Fort Worth nonattainment area for air quality, the local economy should continue its upward swing, economic development officials said. Joey Grisham, executive director of the Lake Granbury Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), said Wednesday that he and County Judge Darrell Cockerham, who also is on the EDC board, sat at the bargaining table Tuesday with a group of EPA officials in hopes of convincing the government agency to back off its stance. The EPA officials, he said, agreed to extend Hood County’s deadline for submitting research to challenge the federal agency’s plans. As well, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) also is stepping up to the plate for Hood County, he said. “There’s still more work to be done but, overall, I think it went well,” Grisham stated. Grisham, Cockerham and other officials are concerned that the nonattainment label could having a chilling effect on attracting industry, and would significantly increase costs to citizens for certain services. “It’s the human impact that I’m worried about,” Cockerham said Wednesday. The judge stated that Hood County could work with the EPA by imposing burn bans in the summer that would help prevent “volatile, organic compounds in the atmosphere.” The planned Cresson bypass also should help with
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RAISING THE RECORD: The 57th Hood County Junior Livestock Show brought in a record $255,650. Lipan FFA senior Zach Nelson’s champion steer brought a record $13,000. Record prices also went to Lipan Jr. emissions, he said, because there will not be traffic tieups that leave vehicles idling.
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Grisham said that one of his goals for 2012 is to draw on the talents of local business leaders, getting them more involved in the direction of economic development. “They really haven’t been at the table in a few years,” he said, explaining that more focus has been placed on attracting retail. Grisham said that the business community may be asked to assist the EDC financially. Until now, the office has been funded equally by the county and the city of
Granbury, but that funding has been decreased because of strapped budgets. “We need their leadership, and we need people involved financially to help keep this going,” Grisham said.
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Aside from concerns about the EPA and funding for the EDC, economic development officials said that other news is good. “The last three quarters, sales tax revenues have been up; obviously, that helps,” said Precinct 4 Commissioner Steve Berry, who sits on the EDC board. “It does show people are spending money.
FFA’s Faith Ballenger and her champion hog ($8,000) and Lipan 4-H’s Brad Winn and his champion goat ($12,500). Exhibitors in the auction get to keep their animals for future shows.
The stock show was a good example of that. It broke a record again, and that shows that people still have money to spend and they believe in our youth.” Last week’s 57th Hood County Livestock Show generated $255,650 - an increase of more than $14,000 from last year. Economic development officials said they hope to draw light industry to Hood County - a move that would create jobs and possibly keep young people from moving away. In an effort to make the area more user friendly for industries, the Granbury City Council recently softened its
landscaping and masonry requirements for the Commerce Centre of Granbury, a 400-acre industrial park near the airport. “We’re trying to go a little more industrial driven - light industry,” Berry said. “With industry you’re going to get jobs and then people will move in there and that will help the housing market as well.” Granbury City Manager Wayne McKethan said he expects that in February the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will sign off on its responsibilities in the planned expansion of Granbury Municipal Airport,
which will allow the city to begin buying land around the airport. Once work is completed, the revamped airport will be able to accommodate corporate jets - jets that will hopefully be drawn by local industries. Grisham said there may soon be news about an “anchor” store for the Luton Ranch property, where the new H-E-B is located. He said this week that he believed a contract was imminent, but added that he could not yet make any public statement about the deal.
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eniors are living longer in their homes today than in the past, thanks to thoughtful products designed to aid independent living and through consumer education on senior home safety. Senior populations are expanding and more people eventually experience health issues common among the elderly: arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and hearing and vision loss. Most seniors will reach a point in their lives when they need specialized environments to safely retain their independence. There are a surprising number of home improvements you can perform that will help make life easier and more secure for yourself or elderly family members and friends. These home improvements range from major projects like installing safer flooring to small improvements like simply rearranging furniture into safer configurations. However since most accidents for the elderly occur in the bathroom, it would make sense to start there. Aside from removing throw rugs that could slip or be tripped on, a walk-in bath tub is a good investment to reduce the risk of a fall. A walk-in bath tub makes entering and exiting the bath much easier and safer than climbing in and out of a bath tub. Once the bather is properly seated, oversized faucet controls make water temperature adjustments much easier than in a traditional bathtub. Walk-in bathtubs also contain hand-held shower nozzles, standard shower heads and/or jacuzzistyle therapeutic water jets and air hydrotherapy jets. Walk-in bathtubs are primarily marketed towards the elderly or handicapped population, although their compact design and added features have proven appealing to a wide range of customers. If a homeowner should become a caretaker for a senior or infirmed relative, a walk-in bathtub may be a good option for a second bathroom. Many of us take bathing for granted, but it can be a tremendous challenge for those in wheelchairs or otherwise restricted in movement. Walk-in bathtubs often feature raised seats for a safer transfer from wheelchair to the bath and back. Senior users can opt to take a seated bath
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Most accidents for the elderly occur in the bathroom. A walkin tub makes entering and exiting easier and safer. or use the seat as leverage. For more independent living some walk-in tubs include grab bars and side rails. Therapeutic jets can sooth aching muscles and restore some mobility. If you’re planning on purchasing a walk in tub you will have to consider several factors. The door is a vital consideration. You have to choose between a right-handed door or a left-handed one or those that open inwards or outwards, whichever is convenient for you and your family. Take note, though, that the outward swinging door is more expensive. Also ensure that the door latch is easy to use. Find out if height is an issue such as if the bather is comfortable with the ledge at the entrance. Don’t forget also to check the height and contour of the tub seat. When buying, be sure to try sitting in it to make sure it’s comfortable for everyone in your house. Of course, safety of the elderly walk-in tub is of utmost importance. The tub should have slip resistant floors and safety bars. These safety features are what make walk in bath tubs popular in health care facilities and home cares. Additional accessories can be fitted to this tub such as shower heads and therapeutic jets. The safety features have essential benefits. The raised seat makes for easy access when entering and exiting while the safety rails or bars allow for the safe transfer of bathers using wheelchairs and walking frames. These senior walk-in tubs are available in various colors and shapes. And although this type of tub is best suited for the seniors and disabled, it is also great for just about anybody. Bathrooms can usually be easily reconfigured for walk-in tubs. Best Buy Walk-In Tubs at 4053 Acton Highway has a wide variety of walk-in tubs for you to see in their show room. When you purchase a tub from Best Buy, installation is available. Visit their website at www.bestbuywalkintubs. com. 817-326-3003.
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or over 40 years, the Woods family has carried on the tradition of providing well-made furniture at affordable prices. Floyd Woods began this tradition in 1968 when he opened Woods Furniture in Stephenville and it was continued when another location in Granbury opened in 1981. The Granbury location is owned by Floyd’s grandson, Steve Prater and Steve’s wife, Debbie. “Our prices will always be less than any major competitor because our cost of doing business is so much less,” said Steve. “The big box stores in the Metroplex just have a lot more overhead.” Growing up in Stephenville, Steve recalls working for his grandfather at the store after school and during the summers. “As you can image, I did just about everything there during those years,” said Steve. “But I learned the most from watching him with the customers. He was never pushy and treated each one as if they were a friend or a family member.”
Over the years, Steve and Debbie’s sons, Brian and Steven, have taken the same path as their father. They have grown up in the business learning from the bottom up and serve as co-managers of the store. Their business philosophy is a natural fit. “We want our customers to feel like they are part of our family,” said Steve. Steve and Debbie believe it’s important to do whatever it takes to make the customer happy, even if that means going back and picking up furniture that had been delivered and the customer changed their mind. “We would rather lose money than have an unhappy customer,” said Steve. “It’s important to us to build relationships.” Walking through the 10,000 sq. ft. building, you will find a great selection from some of the most popular furniture brands, including Ashley, Broyhill, Lane, La-Z-Boy, Riverside, Sealy, Sterns & Foster, and Tempur-Pedic–all at afford-
able prices. If you don’t find what you are looking for in the showroom, they’ll be happy to help you find what you need and order it for you. They carry both home and office furniture. You will likely be helped by either Steve or Debbie to fit you with the right piece of furniture. Sometimes it can be challenging to filter through what style, design, color, etc. you want, and they can guide you through the process to find the perfect piece. Check out their new website at www.woodsfurnitureonline. com and check it monthly because the specials are always changing. Woods Furniture offers “12 months no interest” through their finance program and they also accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Woods Furniture is located at 736 Hwy. 377 E. in Granbury (across from Wal-Mart). For more information, call 817573-2605.
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ust as families are constant, so is Justice Plumbing. From around-the-clock service to the latest in plumbing items, they are always there for their customers. That family stems from, well, they are family at Justice Plumbing. “My dad and I had talked about going into business together. I had a good job in Fort Worth, but wanting to get something closer to home, so I got a job with a local plumbing company,� said Andy White, who runs Justice Plumbing with his father Bob White. “The last day of my two-week notice with my past employer, I called the local plumbing company on my way home to confirm what time I needed to be at work, and he told me sorry for the late notice, but I didn’t have the work now. “So I decided I was going out on my own. I was married with one kid and one on the way.� A phone call to his dad led to the business that began in 2001 and is still going strong today. “My brother works here, and so does my mother and wife,� said Andy. Justice Plumbing offers new residential and new commercial plumbing service and sup-
plies, full service, remodels on residential and commercial, and service agreements. They also offer the most popular items such as Moen fixtures, microenzymes for septic needs and drain cleaning products, and Bradford White high efficiency water heaters. And they have something that has become very popular in recent years, the Rinnai Tankless water heater.
“Tankless water heaters are a popular item mostly in new construction applications,� said Andy. “They cost more than a standard gas heater, but run 8590 percent more efficient. “Tankless water heaters only use gas when being used and will give unlimited hot water.� Water softeners and Easy Water (salt free) are also being sought more frequently. “Granbury does have hard water. Water conditioning is becoming more of an asked-about problem,� said Andy. “We offer several alternatives for conditioning water, such as softeners, non-salt conditioners, and filters. Systems depend on the application type and the water quality.� And because plumbing prob-
lems don’t keep a 9-5 schedule, Justice Plumbing does not either. When they say around-theclock, that’s exactly what they mean. “We answer our phones 24-7. We have three full-time service vans,� said Andy. “We have the best plumbing employees in town. We believe customer service is not a thing of the past. We pride ourselves on our customer service.� And don’t expect that to change as long as Justice Plumbing is in business. Andy said plans are to “Continue to grow the family business, remain the No. 1 plumbing company of Hood County (they were voted this)-and continue great customer service. “No job is too small or too large. Justice Plumbing can handle it all. “Bob and Andy have the wecan-do-it attitude.� Justice Plumbing Address: 315 Sun Valley Court, Granbury Phone: 817-579-9779 e-mail: justiceplumbing@justiceplumbing.com Web site: www.justiceplumbing.com Facebook: justiceplumbing/ facebook
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o Shirley Hooks the real estate business is more than selling houses. It’s a life free from the restrictions of others, a freedom that few can truly experience in their professions. “A career in real estate allows you to set your own income goals, then work your business plan for a lifestyle restricted only by you,� said the owner--along with husband Bill--of Century 21 Shirley Hooks at 122 North Crockett in Granbury. They began the business in 1973, and now it has grown to be one of the most respected anywhere, offering all real estate services needed by buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Adjectives used to describe Century 21 Shirley Hooks can include educated professionals with integrity, and service above self. Among the highlights of their offerings are a long-time presence in the area, name recognition locally, and agents who are smarter, bolder, and faster. And Century 21 is known around the world with an international presence. “Each company is individually owned and operated, but the parent franchise is known throughout the world,� said Shirley. “The Century 21 name is the most recognized in real estate with 121,000 agents working in 72 countries around the world.� The objective of Century 21 Shirley Hooks is simple and clear, but critical to success.
“There is no place to go other than Century 21 Shirley Hooks for the best of the best agents,� she said. And when an agent comes to work for the Hooks, it’s more than just another job selling real estate. “When I interview an agent, I am looking for a self-starter who is well organized and determined, as well as wanting a good income,� said Shirley. “Everyone wants the money. What they need to work here is the honesty and integrity to go with the income.� That’s because above all else, the Hooks like making certain their clients are happy. They understand that the process of buying or selling a home should not be stressful, but rather memorable and enjoyable. “I love to take someone who wants or needs to find a home, go find just the perfect place, and then get it,� said Shirley. “It’s a process that can and should be fun and enjoyable, while accomplishing the buyer or seller’s goal. “And when life brings change and a seller needs to move on, it’s an awesome opportunity for me to help make it a positive change.� Century 21 Shirley Hooks Address: 122 North Crocket, Granbury Phone: 817-573-8801 e-mail: shirley@century21shooks.com Web site: century21hooks.com. Facebook: Century 21 Shirley Hook
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employed by the Granbury Vidette, which was founded in 1871, and he eventually bought out its owners. Crockett changed the newspaper’s name to the Granbury Graphic and published it until 1897 when he sold out. Crockett founded the Granbury Democrat shortly after he sold the Graphic. He sold the Democrat in 1906. The paper’s name was later changed to the Hood County Tablet and continued publication until 1937, when it was sold to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Crawford. In 1945, the Crawfords bought the Granbury News from Gaston’s heirs and consolidated their two newspapers under the name The Hood County News Tablet. In 1970, Mrs. Crawford, who had operated the newspaper since her husband’s death in 1956, sold the paper. In the same year the name was shortened to the current Hood County News. Recording history as it
happens has been a tradition of the newspaper for 125 years. It is easy to understand why today’s Hood County News bears the phrase on its banner: “More than a newspaper, a Hood County legend since 1886.� Technologically-speaking, everything is up to date at the Hood County News these days. In the fall of 2007, the Hood County News became one of the first Texas community newspapers to install the latest computer-to-plate equipment. The HCN printing department prints newspapers for many other communities including Azle, Gatesville, Aledo, McGregor, Springtown, Dublin and Comanche. The Hood County News is published twice a week – Wednesday and Saturday. It is the primary source of public information in Hood County. For deadlines and subscription information, call 817-573-7066.
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