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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Natalie Hansen and Arlene Shelton Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

Granbury Theater Company, Big City Revue, Theater off the Square and Texas Opry live local theater!

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Springtown Wild West Festival, Granbury’s Hometown Carnival, Party on the Peak, Queens Tea and Luncheon, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!

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Art:

Back to School Page 6

Theater:

4 Live Theater Productions!

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Activities: Pages 12-15

Dining:

Shep’s Place – Gastropub

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Natalie Hansen and Arlene Shelton, teachers who are inspiring our future artists.

On Golden Pond, Rumors by Neil Simon, The Beat Goes On-Returns and Michael Hix Rock-n-Roll Party Show. Get your tickets today!

It is a busy month in our communities from the Queens Tea to Springtown’s Annual Wild West Festival, read all about it.

This old Dairy Queen has a new look. Dining area that boasts several table Donkey Kong games and an outside patio.

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Vol. 2 Issue 19 • September 2015

Shopping

Local Flea Markets, a pickers paradise!

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Calendar of Events

We’ve got it all! Want to know what’s happening today, check here....

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Music & Nightlife

Full listing of local live music venues and events.

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Shep’s Place, PLUS a complete listing of local dining opportunities.

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Dining

Cover: 2014 Granbury Carnival Photo by: Shad Ramsey

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine It’s September – Is that Autumn in the Air? September – just the word brings to mind all sorts of joyous occasions! School is back in full swing; certainly a cause of celebration for parents of school age youngsters, and the heat of an oppressive August is behind us; definitely something to lift the spirits of everyone.

The distinctive smell of autumn is just beginning to tickle our noses in the cool night breeze and, if you close your eyes and take a whiff, your nose might pick up another scent as well… is that popcorn and funnel cake I smell? Area fall festivals and celebrations are getting ready to kick into high gear as September approaches, so hang on readers – My Hometowns Texas will help you maneuver your way through the myriad of fun fall events.

First up is The Queen’s Tea and Luncheon, hosted

by Weatherford’s Chandor Gardens. Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest reigning British monarch in history and the folks at Chandor Gardens will be celebrating this historic occasion by offering free scones and tea from 10a.m. to 3p.m. and $1 admission to the Gardens, for any guest wearing a large or fanciful hat, all day long. You can also reserve a spot for lunch that day by calling Kelli Hamilton at (817) 374-2697.

On view in the parlor of the mansion at the Gardens will be a lithograph of Douglas Chandor’s coronation portrait of the Queen painted in 1952.

Next, the Granbury Square will be the site for Biker Bash Texas on September 5-7. Full Armor Fellowship Church is the show promoter and the event includes food, country cruise bike rides, drawings, giveaways, twenty one bands, a kidz zone, custom bike shows, the top Texas picker guitar player contest, lots of bikes and lots of fun!

This September marks the eleventh rip-roaring year for the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, the 11th and 12th and the Rodeo Parade will take place on Saturday morning at 9 am. Sixteen ranch teams compete on Friday night all leading up to the show down Saturday night for the win! This year they’ve added a few new events: ladies trailer loading, ranch bronc and Shetland riding along with mutton bustin’.

Entertainment will be provided after the rodeo both Friday and Saturday nights. Friday night features Walker and the Texas Dangers and Saturday’s live performance will be by Jake Hooker and The Outsiders.

Concessions are available throughout the weekend and a Chuck Wagon Supper will be served Saturday evening. For additional information you

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may email, parkercountyposse@ yahoo.com.

Historic Downtown Springtown is the place to be for a day of family fun and entertainment on Saturday, September 19, when the Springtown Chamber of Commerce hosts the 31st Wild West Festival. Over two hundred vendors will be present with arts and crafts, rides, games and food… literally, something for everyone! The Wild West Festival Parade kicks off the day at 10 am, and live performers on the Tabernacle stage will entertain folks throughout the 9 am to 4 pm event. For more information, contact the Springtown Chamber at (817) 220-7828.

I could go on and on telling you about all the special events and festivals this month, but you can read all about them in the pages of our magazine.

And, when you’re through reading, step outside and take a deep breath … is that cotton candy?

Happy Fall Y’all,

P. Boyce P. Boyce - Editor

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“COOL” DOWN WITH SEPTEMBER FILMS As we finally get a break from the triple digit temperatures outside, September promises some uniquely “cool” films for moviegoers inside this season.

The Transporter Refueled is a must for the guys out there. This adventure/action sequel is packed to the gills with excitement and visual awesomeness. Yes, that’s a guy word. In The Transporter Refueled, the stakes are higher but the same three rules apply this time around: Never change the deal. No names. Never open the package.

Frank Martin (played by newcomer Ed Skrein), a former special-ops mercenary, is now living a less perilous life - or so he thinks - transporting classified packages for questionable people.

When Frank’s father (Ray Stevenson) pays him a visit in the

south of France, their father-son bonding weekend takes a turn for the worse when Frank is engaged by a cunning femmefatale, Anna (Loan Chabanol), and her three seductive sidekicks to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. Frank must use his covert expertise and knowledge of fast cars, fast driving and fast women to outrun a sinister Russian kingpin, and worse than that, he is thrust into a dangerous game of chess with a team of gorgeous women out for revenge.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials will be out nationwide on September 19th. Based on the second book in the four-novel series written by James Dashner, this sequel will continue the journey already set in place.

Aidan Gillen will play Janson, who becomes the main antagonist of the Maze Runner books. He is also referred to as Rat-Man. In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Okay, okay… enough of the guy

ShowBiz 6

www.showbizcinemas.com 817-573-6684 1201 Waters Edge Dr, Granbury

Brazos DriveIn

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Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232

1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

flicks, I hear ya. How about a good thriller film? The Perfect Guy opens on September 11th and is a guaranteed psychological delight. Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) appears to have the ideal life. She enjoys a challenging, fastpaced career as a lobbyist; Dave (Morris Chestnut), her long-term boyfriend loves her. And yet, at 36, she’s ready to move to the next phase. Marriage and a family seem a logical and welcome step. Dave is not so sure. A bit commitment phobic, his misgivings lead to a painful break up.

Enter Carter Duncan (Michael Ealy), a handsome, charming stranger whose path keeps crossing with Leah’s. Caring and solicitous of Leah and her family and friends, their relationship rapidly progresses. It seems Leah has met the perfect guy. But, if it seems too good to be true... Soon Carter’s protective nature morphs

into something more sinister.

It’s clear Leah has to end this new relationship and when she does, her onetime lover becomes her ultimate enemy. It will take every bit of her cunning and resolve to escape and outwit him.

If thrill and horror is not your cup of tea this early Fall, be sure to check out the comedies The Intern, and Ashby. You may even be surprised by a new western film The Keeping Room, in select theaters only.

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UN FACT: It took about a year to get the iconic shot in where blood pours out of the elevator in The Shining right, but only three days to film.

By: Jimmy Ray Sorrells

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Art

Its back to school time!

Natalie Hansen and Arlene Shelton are setting the canvas for a great year for local ninth grade students.

These woman will inspire your hearts and minds as they are inspiring our future artists this year.

Natalie Hansen a Weatherford Ninth Grade Art & Photography teacher, is fascinated with all things old, rusty, & falling apart.

“No two things erode in the same way and it makes

my photographs unique.” Natalie pushes her students to find the beauty in the ordinary objects and look at things differently. “Being in the art room and teaching students to be creative is the BEST job in the world. It truly challenges me as an educator and I strive to find ways for students to unlock their potential within the visual arts. I gather my best ideas from being a connected educator on various social media outlets.” Natalie’s students have access to technology to publish their work and connect with a global audience. This year

Arlene Shelton, is a Daniel Ninth Grade teacher in Aledo.

In addition to being a teacher and an artist, Arlene has recently published a book in collaboration with 50 other art teachers from around the nation titled “If Picasso Went To The Zoo”. A collection of poems and illustrations with history, biology, international cultures, zoology, rhyme, alliteration, and art! During Arlene’s high school career she fell in love with the creative process. After obtaining a BFA in Art from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Arlene decided to become an art teacher so that she might help others to find their creative spirit as well. “My first step into a public high school art room was during my observation in college, I had attended parochial school and had no idea that the culture of our public schools would lack enthusiasm.” Consequently, Arlene took on a mantra based on the Antoine de Saint- Exupery

quote, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” Arlene is always thinking of ideas to inspire fellow educators and students, one of the reasons she started#K12ArtChallenge on Twitter. As we move steadily to the beginning of a new school year, #k12ArtChallenge will be sharing more creative challenges that we can bring into the classroom. Ultimately, it is our future society which is in need of creative thinkers. These challenges will allow us to

inspire fearless creative thought within our future generations so that our future will be rich with scientists, inventors, designers, artist and explorers who will help us to respond to the complex problems of our world in unique ways!

she started her classes with a music video “renegades”

by X Ambassadors. Saying she wanted her students to be pioneers, renegades, rebels, and challenge the standards of what is expected from them.

I want my students to see differently, think differently, ask questions, be problem solvers. You can find Natalie’s work on Instagram @nattpalm

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GRANBURY Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 Granbury Doll House Museum 421 East Bridge Street 817-894-5194 Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street (817) 579-7656 granburyart.org Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164 Oak Tree Gallery & Framing 2103 East Highway 377 (817) 573-6252 RAEB Inc 3101 Neri Road (817) 573-5616 The Old Jail Museum 208 N. Crockett Street (817) 573-5135 hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288 Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 yourprivatecollection.com

White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 thewhitebuffalogallery.com Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939 WEATHERFORD Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weatherford 817-599-3278 weatherfordart.com Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org Stone Creek Fine Arts 114 Russell Court Weatherford 817-599-6757 Open by Appointment Doss Heritage and Culture Center Log Cabin Concert Series 2015 September 10th - R.W. Hampton & The Hat N Stache Band 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org

Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640 www.myhometownstexas.com

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On Golden Pond Having spent 43 summers together on Golden Pond, Norman and Ethel have grown from young lovers to parents to retirees in their golden years.

At 75, Norman is more than a decade older than Ethel and is starting to exhibit the beginning of serious health problems with his heart and memory. A surprise visit from their 42-year-old daughter Chelsea, her fiancÊ and his 13 year old son leads to a burst of vitality in Norman, ultimately healing troubled parts of the family’s past.

August 28 - Sept. 27 Friday, Saturday 7:30 Saturday matinee 3:30 Sunday matinee 2:00

Tickets are available on our website www. granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952

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Big City Music Revue @ Granbury Live Theater will present the latest Sean Mitchell Production, “The Beat Goes On...Returns” on September 5th & 19th at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

This incredible line up of singers and players will take you on a fun filled concert journey, as we celebrate the

Sit back and laugh, clap along and sing to your heart’s content as we take you on an incredible journey through some of the best music of our time!

Grab a group of friends and come hear the classic sounds from an incredible decade of music!

Live Theater, for your #1 source of entertainment in 2015…in Granbury, Texas!!!

For ticket purchases, please feel free to call or our “Box Office Voice Mail” @ (855) 823-5550, or Email us @ info@ bigcitymusicrevue.com Or purchase tickets online @ www.bigcitymusicrevue.com

The vocalists highlighted in this concert production are: Sean Mitchell, Zac Wilson, Brayton Mitchell, Alecia Echols, Jimmy Hedge & Nikki Vassar!

Thank you for choosing “Big City Music Revue” @ The Granbury

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different artists and styles of music that were popular throughout the 1960’s & the early 1970’s! This concert series has always been considered a classic concert series... much loved by the fans! So we are bringing it back! This concert series was actually the first concert experience where Sean Mitchell was introduced to the community of Granbury, Texas in 2008!

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HEATRE Off THE SQUARE proudly presents the September production of their 2015 Season of Shows, Rumors. This Neil Simon comedy is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The play is directed by Angela Arthurs, with Marilyn Sanderson as Assistant Director and Jennifer Chane as Stage Manager. The show begins Friday, September 4 and runs weekends through September 20.

At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself.

Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience confusions and miscommunications, with the

evening spinning off into classic farcical hilarity.

“Has nothing on its mind except making the audience laugh.” The New York Times For show times and ticket information, visit us on the web www.theatreoffthesquare.org NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY is September 17! If you wish to donate to Theatre Off The Square, please do so on this day. Go to NorthTexasGivingDay.org, find THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE, and donate. This day helps many non-profit organizations around Texas. The theatre is dependent on the community it serves for financial assistance. Any amount will be most appreciated!

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Michael Hix Rock-n-Roll Party Show!

Michael Hix is returning to the Texas Opry Theater it’s another big Rock-n-Roll Party show with The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band.

The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band is formerly the Granbury Live Band I don’t think there could EVER be another Rock-n-Roll Show that could LIVE UP to this one!

Then on September 19th in Corsicana at The Palace Theatre The Texas Opry Theater will present The One and Only Donny Edwards with his Authentic Heart & Soul Tribute To The King of Rock n Roll with Fever, The Ultimate Tribute Band and Dion Pride, son of Legendary Charley Pride. For tickets call The Palace Theater at 903-874-7792 or go online to www.corsicanapalace.com for reserved seat tickets.

If you miss Donny at The Palace Theater, he will be back in Weatherford January 1st! Tickets available online.

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“You will be singing and dancing’ in the aisles!”

Next month, Texas Opry will have a BIG BIG SHOW with Funny Man and Gaither Vocal Band Vocalist Mark Lowry with Quest as the opening performers.

For tickets, call 817-341-1000 or visit their website www.texasoprytheater.com

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Activities The Legends of Texas Gunfighters make a return visit this year complete with Western Gunfights and comedy skits for all ages. Stick around to meet the gunfighter stars and watch them demonstrate life on the trail with their chuck wagon throughout the day.

Operated by the National Honor Society students from Springtown High School as a fundraiser, The Wild West Jail will be back in business this year.

Warrants can be sworn out against the person of your choice and they will have to stay in jail until they post bond or a jail break occurs!

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A Springtown Tradition!

Make your way over to Springtown on Saturday, September 19th for their 31st Annual Wild West Festival and 16th Annual BBQ CookOff held on the Historic Springtown Square from 9 am to 4 pm.

With over two hundred arts and crafts and information vendors on the square and in the City Park, there’s sure to be something to interest everyone that attends. All that walking and shopping is bound to make you hungry and there will be no shortage of great food. Treat your taste buds to a variety of delicious offerings including: Woody Creek BBQ and Turkey Legs; kettle corn, cotton candy, sausage on a stick, twisted taters, snow cones, funnel cakes, pizza, smoothies and many other festival favorites.

The annual parade is scheduled for 10 am; beginning at Brookshire’s and ending at the Springtown Elementary School. Always a crowd favorite, the Wheelie-ing Elvi return again this year, along with floats, cars, tractors, horses, wagons, walkers and much more!

The Tabernacle will be the site for entertainment throughout the event which kicks off as soon as the parade ends. Local favorite Faye Rowell will be the opening act once again, singing classics from Patsy Cline, followed by local singing sensation Wisper Cox, along with several other up and coming young talents.

This year also marks the second year for The Buffalo Bill Cowboy Band--a twenty piece brass band that will take you back to the days of Buffalo Bill with the historic music enjoyed in that era.

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Bring the kids for a fun day of children’s activities.

Puppet shows will go on periodically throughout the day along with pony rides, a kiddie train, bubble bumper, a bounce house, obstacle course, large inflatables (including a 28’ slide), a petting zoo and much more.

The 16th Annual BBQ Cook-Off will be held in the Springtown City Park behind Brookshires this year. Teams can sign up by contacting Joe Coyle at 817-454-0037 or by visiting the Chamber office at 112 South Main.

Returning, for the second year, the popular Wild,

Wild Whiskers Beard Competition is sure to be a hit once again! For more information on the competition contact Dustin Morrow at 817-629-6776.

Last, but not least, the Springtown Wild West Car Show will be held during the festival in the parking lot of the City Hall annex building. For more information contact Doug Roof at 817-220-5357 “The Springtown Wild West Festival and the BBQ CookOff draw thousands to the Springtown Square every year. We are blessed with volunteers from our local churches and community that help make our festival a success! Last year, our festival was captured by a film crew from Pinnacle Bank for their “Community Matters” campaign. Here in Springtown, community does matter”, says Amy Walker, Executive Director of the Springtown Chamber.

To purchase a booth, sign up to be in the parade or compete in the BBQ Cook-Off, call the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce office at 817-220-7828 or visit the festival website at www. wildwestfestival.org.

Springtown Wild West Festival & BBQ Cook-Off Historic Springtown Square Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 9a.m. to 4p.m.

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Activities “Queen’s Tea and Luncheon” In order to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning British Monarch in history, Chandor Gardens will be holding a “Queen’s Tea and Luncheon” on Wednesday, September 9th inside the mansion. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will surpass Queen Victoria on this day to nab the title of longest on the throne, and we are thrilled to be a part of the small celebration being held worldwide in her honor.

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This will also be a time to commemorate Douglas Chandor’s coronation portrait of the queen, circa 1952.

Douglas, (being born in England and having already previously painted royal family members) spent 6 weeks living in the Savoy Hotel in London as he vigorously labored away at the historical painting.

Complimentary tea and scones will be given away from 10am3pm inside the mansion. The luncheon will take place from 11am-1pm in the “Great Room”, which was formerly Douglas’s studio. For lunch reservations and menu selection, please contact caterer Kelli Hamilton at (817) 374-2697. *All guests wearing large or fanciful hats will get in to the gardens for just $1.00 admission price all day long!

So come and enjoy the beautiful, tranquil gardens and celebrate this milestone in British history!

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Activities Health = Fitness + You + Nutrition (FUN) Seven suggestions for better nutritional health ONE: EAT FAR LESS SUGAR You should cut down on all types of sweeteners. High-fructose corn syrup is neither better nor worse than the rest. Ditch flour-based foods such as breads, cakes, cookies, pancakes, and pretzels. Eschew deep-fried food. It’s easier than it sounds. The longer you avoid this junk, the less you desire it.

Carbohydrates are unhealthy when eaten in large quantities despite the fact that various versions of the Agriculture Department’s food pyramid have instructed us to eat six–11 servings of them per day.

When the average person goes out for fast food he worries about the “unhealthy” beef in his 3-ounce-cooked-weight burger and fails to process the fact that the huge bun of quick-digesting grain is the real healthdestroyer in the meal.

From cereal for breakfast to sandwiches for lunch to pasta for dinner, grains are the centerpiece of every meal -- and we pay the price with our health and, ultimately, our lives.

TWO: INCREASE YOUR CONSUMPTION OF VEGGIES Go for five–nine servings daily.

THREE: EAT HEALTHFUL ANIMAL-BASED FOODS OFTEN -AT LEAST TWO MEALS DAILY These include pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and wild-caught fish. Also, don’t be afraid of organ meats. You should try to eat these twice a month. Did you know calf liver is the most nutrient-dense food you can buy?

Google the phrase “artery-clogging saturated fat” and you’ll get back 65,000 results. Pry open the top few hits and you’ll find pearls like ‘butter contains a lot of artery-clogging saturated fat’ and ‘chicken is permeated with inherent artery-clogging saturated fat similar to beef.

There’s only one minor problem with pronouncements like this:They are absolutely, categorically false. The low-sat-fat, high-carb mandate is the most damnable scientific fraud ever perpetrated on the American public.

It’s responsible for four nightmarish decades of spiraling obesity, diabetes, and cancers. From the beginning, the science has been shaky at best, but the directive got traction because it was a gold mine for the industrial food complex.

Grain -- which yields high-fructose corn syrup and polyunsaturated soybean oil -- is dirt-cheap to grow, harvest, process, store, and sell, especially GMO versions cultivated via herbicide-intensive “no-till” agriculture. It’s made even cheaper once you throw in all the government subsidies. This myth also had the extraordinary advantage of sounding sensible.

After all, dump a pan of bratwurst grease down your kitchen sink and it forms a clog. Surely, the same logic applies to your arteries too, right?

Wrong. Your body is optimized to consume saturated fat. Our ancestors avoided hunting lean animals and gorged on sat-fat of their dinnertime bison. Meals like that directed their evolution, and we inherited their genes.

Saturated fat, whether from your last meal or your love handles, flows in the bloodstream safely within lipoproteins. And lipoproteins don’t randomly “stick” to artery walls.

Instead, they adhere in response to inflammation, which is often caused by overeating the aforementioned grains, corn syrup, and seed oils. In the absence of these inflammatory agents, not only are lipoproteins safe, but they can actually remove plaques from arterial walls.

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Activities

Party on the Peak

features historic tours, panoramic views of the North Texas prairie, an authentic cowboy chuck-wagon dinner, and dancing under the stars. Toe-tapping music performed by two Hood County award-winning fiddle players highlights the seventh annual Party on the Peak the evening of September 19th.

Ridge Roberts, a 12-year-old prodigy from Granbury who just won the Junior-Junior Division at the National Old Time Fiddlers Contest and Festival, will perform during tours, cocktails, and dinner. Featured musicians Eric Tull and the Open Rhodes Band will perform dancing tunes after dinner.

The party also features live and silent fundraising auctions of fabulous trips and unique artwork and gifts.

For more information about Party on the Peak call 817-291-0382 or 817-776-7607

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Shopping

Thought to have been initiated in Paris France in the 1800’s, a flea market is a facility that rents space to anyone that offers for sale to the general public merchandise, products, items, services and all other legal needs of the buying public. These renters are known as vendors.

Flea markets are a world wide business that have been around for hundreds of years and have never been and probably

never will be truly defined.

Regardless of the origin or the definition of flea markets, I have never heard of anyone who did not love to go to them.

Here, in North Texas, we have an abundant supply of flea markets and antique shops with a wide variety of merchandise to entice the treasure hunter in us all. From

Gypsy Tramps, located on East Pearl Street in Granbury, touts itself as “producers of junk revival”. The eclectic shop is home to an abundance of vintage finds and the owners collaborate throughout the year with other proud members of the “junk society” to produce some of the greatest shows around. Tangled Tinsel, a crazy collaboration by the team over at Junk Society, will be held December 4-5.

A funky Christmas market with loads of gift ideas, you can be sure to find the perfect something for that hard to please friend. To find out more about this and other events check out the Gypsy Tramps Facebook page.

Cresson Trade Days Antiques and Vintage Farmer’s Market is located out on Hwy. 377 in Cresson and held Friday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. The owners’ bill it as an opportunity for those Canton shoppers to save some mileage and shop closer to home. With plenty of parking, vendor space, and restrooms, it’s a great way to spend the day and indulge your inner treasure seeker.

One of the oldest openair markets in Texas, The First Monday Trade Days in Weatherford are held the weekend before the first Monday in each month, all year long. The designated time of the month for Trade Days was

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determined in the mid-1800’s when local farmers, ranchers, and merchants would buy, sell or trade their livestock, handmade items, produce, and other supplies to large crowds during the monthly legal trials at the courthouse. With a history of over 155 years, you can find almost anything at First Monday Trade Days; unique gifts, plants, farm and ranch items, antiques, pet supplies, jewelry, iron works, pottery, etc. Located in the heart of the historical district, adjacent to the local farmer’s market, the event just seems to get bigger every month with more vendors and interesting goods than you can shake a stick at!

On September 25 - 27th at the Somervell County Expo Center, you can pick away with the Vintage Market Days South Central Texas. It is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. The Market is a three day event held several times a year in South Central Texas. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in different venues.

Check out the shopping pages for a list of other unique and fun places to shop in and around our area. Each one is different with an enormous variety of items to choose from and…we promise… no fleas!!

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SHOPPING

large antique malls to small, intimate shops and gigantic outdoor malls, these bastions of antiquity hold the promise of finding that special something just around the corner, or maybe under a pile of old books.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER A place to have fun

Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free

Open Every Day

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm

Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200

Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856

Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135

Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday

Museum of the Americas-Weatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10am-5pm Saturday 11 am-4 pm

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-8972960 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose 8:30 am – 5:29 pm Every Day

Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free

Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm

US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288

Museums/Cultural

Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494

Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012

Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free

Live Theatre

Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “The Beat Goes On…Returns” September 5 & 19 at 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Langdon Center Gordon House Gallery 308 E Pearl St., Granbury Monday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm 817-279-1164

Granbury Theatre Company presents: On Golden Pond August 28-September 27 Granbury Opera House 133 E Pearl St., Historic Square-Granbury Fri 7:30 pm Sat. 3:30 & 7:30 pm Sun 2 pm 817-579-0952

Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford “When Cowboys Gather” thru Dec 2015 Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Thursday 10 am till 8 pm 817-599-6168 Free Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194

Photos by: Shad Ramsey 2014 Granbury Carnival

The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford September 12 at 3 pm The Amazing Made in Texas Show Time Band 817-341-1000

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Wineries/Breweries Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri & Sat 12-5 pm Music—1st Fridays 817-579-0007

Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12-6 pm 254-728-3540 Music: Check website www.bluffdalevineyards.com D’Vine Wine 107 E Bridge St., Granbury Mon-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-8 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Rd., Granbury Saturday Tour Event 12 – 3 pm Music, Beer & Tour 817-736-8034 Sweet Springs Winery 215 N Main St., Weatherford Tues & Wed 12 – 8 pm Thurs 12 – 10 pm Fri & Sat 12-11 pm Sun 1-8 pm 817-594-3333 215 N Main St., Weatherford The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473

Music: Check Facebook Pemberton-Cellars/1963402563800457

Libraries

Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582 Springtown Public Library 626 N Main, Springtown Mon 9am-1 pm Tues 10 am-7pm Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-1 pm 817-523-5862 Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm

Monday through Thursday

Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury Open Jump-non structured gym time Open to non-members M&W 9am-7pm Tu&Th 12:30-3:30 pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 817-573-2006

Friday and Saturday

Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 10:45 pm 817-559-0849 Reservations required

Tuesday

YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford

Wednesday

Weatherford Public Library Pre-School Storytime 2-5 yr olds Toddler Time – 6 mo-36 mo olds 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford 10:30 am 817-598-4150

Thursday

East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545

Senior Center-Granbury Dance w/live entertainment 501 S. Moore 817-573-5533

Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury Mon 10 am-7 pm Tues 10 am-9 pm Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm 817-573-3569

Karaoke at VFW Post #7835 1st & 3rd Saturdays 8-12 pm Every Thursday 8-11 pm 3670 W Hwy 377, Granbury 817-579-1922

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

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East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545

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Lan gdon Center Works by Peggy DeLaVergne 308 East Pear St., Granbury 817-279-1164 -11 pm 817-579-0007

Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions

4th-6th

Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays September 11-Michael Cote September 25-Truman Hudson & Riggin 7-9:30 pm 254-897-2139

First Monday Trade Days-Weatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm 817-598-4351

4th-October 31st

The Promise-Glen Rose Somervell County Amphitheater 5000 Texas Ave Fri & Sat evenings 8 pm 254-897-3926 for tickets

Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd & 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

5th

Dinosaur Valley State Park Limestone Ledge Hike Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10 am-12 pm 254-897-4588

Saturday

Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 9 am-noon 254-967-4016

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry & Stories 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8-9:30 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222

Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart IH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford September 12 & 26 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005

Saturday and Sunday

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation…Mind & Body” With Dr. Aaron Wall 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour-Granbury Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4 pm 817-996-0974

5th-7th

Labor Day Celebration Biker Bash Granbury Historic Square All Day 940-389-8871 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Joe Beaver Calf Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Mineral Wells Car Races 20 -

6th Dinosaur Valley State Park Dinosaur Track Clean Out Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 8 - 11 am 254-897-4588

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7th Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Living & Dyeing with Insects Homeschool 10 am-3 pm 254-897-2960 8th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

9th Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Preschool Story Time Ages 2-5 10-10:30 am 254-897-2960 Queen’s Tea & Luncheon Chandor Gardens-Weatherford 711 W. Lee Ave 10 am-3 pm 817-613-1700

9th-12th

Langdon Review Weekend 308 E Pearl St., Granbury 817-279-1164

10th The Doss-Weatherford Log Cabin Concert Series 1400 Texas Dr. 817-599-6168 R.W. Hampton & The Hat N Stache Band 11th Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11 pm 817-573-7200 11th-12th

Parker County Sheriffs Posse Ranch Rodeo Weatherford 817-594-5424 Fri-7:30 pm Sat-10:30 am & 7:30 pm

11th-13th

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Master Outdoor Leadership Training 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 5112-389-8757

12th

Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterGlen Rose Photo Tour 3-7 pm Reservations required 254-897-2960

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Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5- 7:30 pm 817-579-5299 Dinosaur Valley State Park Star Party in the Valley Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 8-9 pm 254-897-4588 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Star Gazing the Texas Night Sky 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8:30-10 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222 Saddle Bags BBQ Trade Daze-Granbury 3636 Hwy 377 S 817-579-7200

12th-13th

Gospel Grass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St. 817-901-7100 FREE

15th D’Vine Wine-Granbury Corks and Canvas Class 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200 8th Annual Healthy Woman Anniversary & Health Expo 3000 Ft Worth Hwy., Weatherford 4-9 pm 817-582-1757 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

16th-19th

Agape Christian Music Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St. 817-240-5970

17th Stephen’s of Granbury Grand Opening 5:30 - 8 pm Historic Granbury Square A Benefit for Mission Granbury Discover Granbury’s Local Designer Bridge Street History Center: Ramay-Macatee Lecture Series At Historic Granbury Opera House “John Bell Hood and His Place in History” 20th Anniversary Garden Safari The Brooks at Weatherford 1185 W Lake Dr. 6:30-9:30 pm 817-596-7543

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Quilter’s Guild 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

19th 31st Annual Wild West Festival Historic Downtown Springtown 9 am-4 pm Pet Appreciation Week Tractor Supply Company 1817 S Main St., Weatherford 10 am-2 pm 817-598-0702 Der Volkstock Car Show Glen Rose Historic Courthouse Sq. 9 am – 3 pm 254-897-3081 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Murder Mystery Dinner & Tour Reservations required 5 – 9 pm 254-897-2960 12th Annual Food Drive-Weatherford Benefiting Center of Hope-Parker Cnty 1836 S Main St. 817-596-9301 10 am – 2 pm Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 8 – 9:30 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 x222

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Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11 pm 817-573-7200

Upcoming Events

25th-26th

3rd 13th Annual Paluxy Pedal-Glen Rose Picturesque Hill Country Ride www.paluxypedal.com

25th-27th

4th Annual Dogtoberfest-Willow Park Fish Creek Restaurant & Oak Ridge Church of Christ 12-4 pm 817-694-5718

Treasures off the Square-Granbury Trade Days-Win gift cards

Oktoberfest-Granbury Historic Square Vintage Market Days Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

6th 95th Annual Weatherford Chamber Banquet The Brooks at Weatherford

24th-October 4th

16th-18th Balloons in Granbury

Carnival Americana-Granbury Hood County Reunion Grounds 817-573-5299

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Glen Rose World Rhino Day-Free activities at Overlook | Photo Tour 3-7 pm Reservations required 254-897-2960 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8:30 -11:30 am 940-328-1171

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Dept Annual Appreciation Dinner 1418 Greenwood Cut Off Rd. Weatherford 4 - 8 pm

Auctions Plus - Cresson 9504 E Hwy 377 www.auctionsplustexas.com 10 am 817-382-1530

22nd

Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10 – 11 am 254-897-4588

Somervell County Expo - Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Glen Rose - Rhino Reality Homeschool 10 am – 3 pm 254-897-2960

25th

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery After Dark Tour 1789 County Rd 2009 7-10 pm 254-897-2960 Pecan Plantation-Granbury Art Guild Gallery Night At the Clubhouse 4 – 9 pm

October 1st-4th Fall Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose

17th Monarchs at Acton Nature Center 6900 Smokey Hill Ct., Granbury 9 am to noon 817-326-6005 Parkfest 2015 - Willow Park 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Family Fun !!!

17th-18th Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts Granbury Historic Square 817-573-5299

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Granbury Municipal Airport 400 Howard Clemmons Rd 8-10 am 817-579-8533 Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 5-8 pm 817-579-7733

27th

Clark Gardens -Weatherford 567 Maddux Rd. Run from the Ducks 940-682-4856

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Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues 1st

Farinas-Granbury 8 pm The Band James A’marie

3rd

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Trimmier & Keith Lesslie

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Jamie Richards

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Kyle Redd & Bodie Powell Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 6-9 pm Ron Mittelstedt Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529

Godley Big Daddy’s Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 Hwy 144 South 254-897-2160

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007

Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 boozersbar.net

WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com

Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd 817-964-3634 Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

Lake Weatherford MarinaWeatherford 8 pm Triston Coomes

4th

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7 pm DeAnna Wendolyn Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Jake Pyeatt Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8 pm Steve Helms Band

5th

Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 8 pm Shotgun Josephine Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Texas Crossing Big John’s-Weatherford 7 pm DeAnna Wendolyn Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm Bluefish

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Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 817-598-0009

Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net

REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com

Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333

Swanny’s BBQ 1470 E Hwy 377 817-573-4471

The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

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ALEDO Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm Eli & The Hott Mess

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Music/Nightlife Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 9 pm Arenda Light Big City Music Revue-Granbury The Beat Goes On. . . Returns 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Del Norte-Godley 8 pm BandB Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Tori Martin Boozers-Granbury 9 pm The Tom Loris Conspiracy

6th

Annual Biker Bash-Granbury Seventh Day Slumber Scarlet White, Fireflight Small Town America Tour

8th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Sonny Burgess

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Kyle Redd Band Gospel Grass Festival-Glen Rose 9 am The Full Quiver Weatherford Christian SchoolWeatherford 7 pm Charla Corn Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm Lori Dreier Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 9 pm Brady Hulsey Band Big John’s Burgers-Weatherford 7 pm Arenda Light Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Jessie Jennings

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop-Mineral Wells 8 pm Tommy Alverson

Bethel Missionary BaptistSpringtown 6 pm Appointed by Grace

10th

Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm The Rocky Lott Band

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Songbird Jones 7 pm Nathaniel Lockhart Doss Heritage-Weatherford 7 pm Jim Jones, Rich O’Brian & Kristyn Harris

MUSIC

Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 3 pm Michael Hix Show and The Amazing Made in Texas Show Time Band

Sheriffs Posse RodeoWeatherford Jake Hooker (after rodeo)

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11th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Phil Hamilton

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Casey Thompson Band

The Church in PeasterWeatherford 7 pm Johnathan Thulin, Shawn McDonald

Sheriffs Posse RodeoWeatherford Walker & The Texas Dangers (after rodeo)

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Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 7 pm John Randolph Ministries

Farina’s-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

Farina’s-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

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Continued from page 14 From the start, a few brave researchers argued that the science did not support the anti-sat-fat blather, but it took 33 years for the final word to come out. Subsequent research has made it clear: The real culprits in raising heart disease risk are sugar, flour, and oxidized seed oils (like the weeks-old soy oil boiling in a fastfood deep fryer).

These are what create inflammation, promote obesity, and increase the risk of a wide variety of cancers.

FOUR: EAT FRUIT AND NUTS, BUT SPARINGLY Pretty self-explanatory.

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Brushfire Boozers-Granbury 9 pm DJ Hazzard

18th-19th

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 8-11 pm The Essence of Elvis with James L Wages

19th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Shane Watson Band Big City Music Revue-Granbury The Beat Goes On. . .Returns 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Vintage Grill & Car MuseumWeatherford 7 pm DeAnna Wendolyn Loco Coyote Grill – Glen Rose 6 pm Jake Pyeatt Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 6 pm Philip Ferguson & Texas True 7 pm John Randolph Ministries Boozers – Granbury 9 pm See Seven Stars Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

22nd

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8 pm Jason Eady

FIVE: EAT FERMENTED DAIRY Eat things like cheese and yogurt if you tolerate it well. The beneficial bacteria are essential probiotics that your digestive system needs. Another month’s article will be devoted to this.

25th

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Tyrel Choat Harbor Lakes-Granbury 6 pm The Band James A’marie Breakwater Bar & Grill 8 pm DeAnna Wendolyn Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers

26th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Scott Burgess & the Gringo Kings Breakwater-Granbury 8-11 pm The Band James A’marie Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Boozers – Granbury 9 pm The Eagle Rare Band

29th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Steve Helms 8 pm Zane Williams

Upcoming Music October 1st-3rd Tommy Alverson’s Family Gathering Hog Mtn RetreatMineral Wells TX

SIX: POUR THAT CANOLA, SOYBEAN, SAFFLOWER, AND CORN OILS DOWN THE DRAIN. Use extra virgin olive oil for salads and virgin coconut oil, butter, and non-hydrogenated lard for cooking. The low-fat health craze also sparked the rise of vegetable oils.

Researchers -- well intentioned or otherwise -- determined that traditional cooking fats like butter and lard were sure to lead to heart disease and should be replaced by “healthier” options like corn, soy, canola, and safflower oils.

The truth is vegetable oils are disastrous for your health, particularly when used for deep-frying. When heated, these polyunsaturated oils oxidize, rendering them highly inflammatory -- and chronic, elevated, whole-body inflammation underlies a host of diseases ranging from cancers to Alzheimer’s to cardiovascular conditions.

To make things worse, the USDA successfully blocked early papers and research warning against the use of hydrogenated oils.

They were simply too profitable for food manufacturers -- far cheaper to produce than lard, tallow, or butter; tasteless but palatable; and, because they are relatively inert, a great aid in helping to prolong the shelf life of baked goods and other processed foods.

SEVEN: DEVELOP A TASTE FOR BITTER FOODS Try selections such as radicchio and dandelion greens.

Try alcohol-extracted “bitters” that contain great yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea). Chemicals in these foods moderate blood sugar and optimize digestion. They also cut appetite, helping with weight control.

This is the diet your body -- including your arteries -- truly needs.

You’ll be delighted by how it makes you look and feel.

H = FUN

It’s the equation for life!

The author Rock & his wife Tammy are the owners of ‘SpellBound’, the store on the north side of the square.

Feel free to stop in anytime & ask Doc Roc anything you’d like to know.

Dining that faces the street. “ It’s the perfect place to watch the parades that roll down Main Street four or five times a year,” say the owners. The Shepherds also plan on providing live music on the patio in the future. The building has been painted charcoal grey and only the classic DQ shape gives away its former identity.

Shep’s Place – Gastropub American Restaurant For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term “gastropub” it simply means a bar and restaurant that serves high-end beer and food; which is exactly what the new Weatherford eatery, Shep’s Place, is all about. John and Jennifer Shepherd have just opened their latest venture in classic American food that pairs perfectly with draft beers and other beverages, and the spot they’ve chosen for the restaurant is as unique and delightfully quirky as their menu.

Make your way to Weatherford and enjoy its newest culinary offering. As a satisfied customer said, “Excellent food, great atmosphere, cool place to hang out, drink some craft beer and play some table Donkey Kong.” And, who knows, you might even get to watch a parade!

816 S. Main St. Weatherford, Texas (817) 653-5752 Open: Monday – Saturday 11a.m. to 10p.m.

DINING

The old Dairy Queen building on South Main, out of business for several years and quickly becoming an urban eye sore, has been transformed by the Shepherd’s into a state of the art restaurant with an industrial but homey feel. The original brick and wood have been exposed and the floor, once covered with tile, taken back to concrete.

Inside is a large bar and dining area that boasts several table Donkey Kong games and outside a patio area has been installed

Shep’s Place menu consists of a variety of specialty sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs, burgers, salads and appetizers, an array of craft beers, wine and other beverages. The food is inventive and delicious featuring such items as: the “Spicy Oink”, a scrumptious hot dog with a kick; the Presbaugh Burger; a wonderful Caprese pressed sandwich; homemade Humus with Plantain Chips; and, my favorite appetizer, Parker’s Fried Pickles! “The burgers were the best in town and the service was perfect,” raved a recent customer who attended the Shepherd’s soft opening the end of August. “The creative menu, extensive craft beer selection, and fun atmosphere will make Shep’s Place “the” gathering spot in Weatherford.”

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Dining COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461 DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897 DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums

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EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160

LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411

CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660

NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575

DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399

PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220

DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522

PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669

El Patio Del Sabor Specialty Treats & Sweets 110 Barnard

MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600 DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344

GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611

EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920

HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777

FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998

The Back Porch Sports Bar 3132 Fall Creek Hwy. 817-326-8200

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402

LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275

MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500

MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382

PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

MONTES BREAKFAST BURRITOS 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250

PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056

PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-5731923

Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd. 817-964-3634 CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707 FARINA’S WINERY & CAFÉ 202 N Houston St. | 817-579-5300 THE FILLIN STATION 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089 LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952

REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. 817-573-0555 RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 817-326-4752 SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336

SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229 TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318

STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000

ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888

PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977

NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989

GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000 HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982 CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469 CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402

PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640 ITALIAN JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263

MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668 PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

GLEN ROSE

INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 LaVita-Italian Restaurant Authentic New York Style 114 Walnut St., | 254-898-2371 LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324 Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377 PIE PEDDLERS Fresh Baked Pies 102 Walnut St. | 254-897-9228 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 Shoo-Fly Soda Shop 102-C Walnut | 254-396-0767 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324

Tacote 503 SW Big Bend Trl 254-897-1278

THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322

BLUFF DALE DINING

BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841

The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606

CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504

LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

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LOCAL DINING LISTING

Parker County ALEDO

Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and GIFT’S 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770 Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011 Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940 Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652

Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288 Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010 Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100 Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101 Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008

WEATHERFORD

Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432 Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183

Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188

The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229

BROCK / MILLSAP

Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com

Godley

Big Daddy’s Pizza & Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

HUDSON OAKS

BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY 817-374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090

Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932 Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501 Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432 Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568 Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001 Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555

R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy 817-594-7701

Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661

SPRINGTOWN

China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061

B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520

DINING

Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915

Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706

Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196

Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070

Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009

Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091

Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225

Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717

El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278

Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400

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Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St. | 817-599-4400 Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692 Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697 Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200 Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773 LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686 Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455 Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524 Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203 Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314 Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444 Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090 Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871 Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207

Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955 Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101 Starbucks Coffee Company 2010 S Main St. |817-341-2547 Sunny Street Cafe 1314 S. Main St. | 817-594-2210 The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-5533 shedsbread.com The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543 Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222 Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 | 817-596-2871 Vintage Grill & Car Museum 202 Ft. Worth Hwy. | 817-594-3750 Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. | 817-599-7421 Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 | 817-598-0200 Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311 Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903

On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174

Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520

WILLOW PARK

Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009

Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100

Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861

Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd | 817-441-7177

Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326

Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N 817-441-1746

Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591 Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732 Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St. | 817-594-0361

Milano’s Pizza & Pasta 119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900 817-441-6737 Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque 120 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-2525

Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335

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Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226

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