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Beauty and the Beast
15 year old Texas girl conducts critical tiger research projects for universities around the country.
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estiny Krahn, of Bridgeport, Texas, has lived college. The students observe the big cats and record her whole life around big cats at the Center data for various non-invasive studies conducted for Animal Research and Education (CARE). She by Dr. Frank Mendel at New York University at learned a healthy respect for these amazing animals Buffalo. The data will be published in the next year at a young age. Following in the footsteps of her by Dr. Mendel. Volunteering in research projects mother, Destiny now is in the business of saving the will increase scholarship possibilities and give the students a competitive edge on college acceptance big cats in a different way. CARE is a non-profit organization that gives applications. It is never too early to ready yourself a home to 50 big cats and is committed not only for college. to provide a peaceful rest home for big cats, but to Destiny is also co-founder of a youth group, also offer a research platform for both university “The Hope for Humanity” which engages in various charitable endeavors a nd h ig h-school such as providing students. Destiny and serving food did not want to wait & r ef r e sh m e nt s for college to make to Sheppard Air a difference. She is Force Base military presently responsible vo l u n t e e r s a n d for gathering DNA at local women’s samples on all 50 shelters. The teens big cats. Since the also made tiger big cats are familiar striped baby booties with Destiny, they for t he la rge st walk right up to homeless shelter the fence and open in Dallas. They wide. “It is quite provided over 50 amazing to see. She pairs for the infants, seems to be able to sewing the booties do what the others Destiny gathering DNA samples. themselves. have failed to do.” says Heidi Berry-Krahn, CARE Executive Director I n Destiny’s spare time she loves to help with the and Destiny’s mom, “The DNA will be used to help animals, in particular CARE’s 9 lemurs. Destiny identifying genetic issues and possibly aid in the also has been in ballet for the past 11 years and is effort to map the genetic code (genome) for both very active in Bridgeport High School Band and just the tiger and lion species in conjunction with Texas completed a solo in state competition. Destiny’s honors include; “A Honor Roll”, “Director’s Top A&M University.” Destiny also started and organized a program Musician 2010-2011”, “National Science Award at the local High School to help prepare students for 2011-2012”. ■
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Health Wise 4
Summer survival tips: the medicine cabinet edition
(ARA) - You can’t avoid it: Summer activities mean bites, bumps, burns and bruises. Make sure you’re ready by stocking up on these medicine-cabinet basics: Over-the-counter pain relievers Summer is the time when people are breaking out golf clubs, gardening tools and baseball gloves. All that activity increases the likelihood of muscle aches, strains and sprains. For basic relief, experts recommend over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers such as naproxen sodium, ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Although most mild injuries can be treated successfully at home, you should see a doctor if you experience numbness or an inability to move without significant pain. Sunscreen and lotions Sunburn can, of course, be prevented by protecting your skin with sunscreen or clothing whenever you’re outdoors. But if you forget, treatments such as a lotion that contains aloe vera can provide symptom relief. OTC pain relievers don’t heal or prevent damage to skin, but they can reduce the pain, swelling and discomfort associated with sunburn. These are especially beneficial when taken during the first 24 hours of sun exposure. Hydrocortisone, topical creams and antihistamines Insect bites are as much a part of summer as sunshine. If you’re stung by an insect and the stinger is stuck in your skin, try to remove it carefully to prevent the release of more venom. For any bite or sting, wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold pack or cloth filled with ice to reduce pain and swelling. A pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, may also help with any associated pain. A topical cream containing hydrocortisone can be used to provide itch relief. You can also take an OTC antihistamine containing diphenhydramine if you have a mild allergic reaction. Most people have mild reactions to insect bites and experience little more than an itching or stinging sensation and mild swelling that will disappear within a day or so. Signs and symptoms of a severe reaction can include nausea, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, and deterioration of blood pressure and circulation. If any of these occur, you should call 911 immediately. Heartburn medicines Warm weather means baseball season and backyard
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barbecues - which can also mean repeated cases of heartburn after too many chili dogs and beverages. Heartburn is most often described as a burning sensation behind the breast bone that moves up toward the neck or throat. This occurs when stomach acid irritates the normal lining of the esophagus. People may also experience acid regurgitation with heartburn, which is the sensation of stomach fluid coming up through the chest into the mouth. Less common symptoms that may also be associated with gastro esophageal reflux include unexplained chest pain, wheezing, sore throat and cough, among others. Planning ahead and knowing which OTC treatments may help is essential to keeping your summer gatherings pleasant. Bring along a few overthe-counter treatments, like antacids or H2 blockers, when you head out for summer festivities. People who have heartburn at least twice a week might want to talk to their doctor about taking a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole or lansoprazole. Diarrhea medications If your summer vacation plans include traveling to new and far-f lung places, it’s a good idea to be prepared for certain stomach ailments. Travelers’ diarrhea, a digestive tract disorder that causes loose stools and abdominal cramps, is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Though this illness is irritating and may disrupt a day or two of vacation, it usually isn’t serious and can be treated at home. To reduce your risk, be careful about what you eat and drink while traveling. If you do develop diarrhea, it may go away without treatment. If not, bismuth subsalicylate can decrease the frequency of your bathroom trips and shorten the duration of your illness. Tip: When buying OTC medications, you can often save money by purchasing store-brands. Storebrand OTCs have the same efficacy as national brands and meet or exceed Food and Drug Administration quality standards, but cost an average of 36 percent less, according to Perrigo, a Michigan-based pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes most of the over-the-counter medications found under store-brand labels at leading retailers, grocers, club stores and pharmacies. ■
Laying Down the Law
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have often heard that you “don’t judge a book by its cover.” In some cases, I believe this to be true but I also believe that how you look can have a dramatic effect on how you are perceived by those around you. I am not attempting to take over Ms. King’s domain, but I want to discuss a few things that are relevant today. Whatever style you choose (mainstream, country, goth, f lashy, sedate, or whatever) is unique to you and an expression of your personality. As a society, we should not judge people by how they look and I believe that most of us do our best to see the real person. However, think for a second how folks will perceive you as you move through life, job, family, and friends. Different environments require a different approach. If your normal dress is t-shirts and jeans and you want a job in a professional environment like a bank or office, do you show up in t-shirt and jeans? If your normal appearance is dark makeup and piercings and you want to go to college at a conservative Christian university, do you show up at the dean’s office with your nose ring in? The answer to both of these is “no.” You will likely change your normal appearance to fit in with where you want to be. I don’t advocate compromising your individuality, but I do believe that a common sense approach to how folks perceive you is important to your success in life. Before people know you, their first impression of you is very important. You might not be a thug or slacker, but if you look like one, many people will perceive you this way. As a woman, if you dress in a manner that is provocative in a casual setting, you are viewed differently than if you wear the same attire in a business setting. It is human nature to base our views on someone off of first impressions. You are probably thinking “that’s not right” but don’t underestimate the power of perception. Another saying that I hear: “Perception is Reality” ■
James Stainton
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h, summertime; pools, popsicles and fresh vegetables! The last item on that list may not be as welcome by some members of the family as by others which can be frustrating, particularly when you have a prolific garden plot. Summer squashes in particular have a long standing and well-earned reputation as being a crop that can quickly overwhelm the home gardener. Don’t resort to leaving bag loads of your excess crops on your neighbor’s front porch in the dead of night - they probably have their own crop overflow to deal with – get inventive instead! Summer squash, a blanket term for any soft skinned squash with edible seeds, can be prepared any number of tasty ways and stands out among fellow vegetables for being the master of disguise! Shredded, blanched and squeezed dry, summer squashes are ready to be frozen for enjoying any time of the year. Toss 2-3 different types of summer squashes with a little olive oil and a woody herb such as rosemary or thyme and quickly grill until the squashes are just browned, but still firm, for a delicious side dish. Sauté up a handful or two of finely minced squash and add it into spaghetti sauces, lasagnas, casseroles – any assembled recipe your family already loves can be made better with a little squash added in. Zucchini bread has long been a welcome treat, the next time you whip up your favorite recipe for zucchini bread, try adding a heaping spoonful of unsweetened cocoa and ½ c. of either semi-sweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
to the batter for a delicious change of pace! Summer squashes can also be hidden in plain sight, such as in the accompanying recipe for pizza. Pizza night at home is a fun habit as a family to get into, particularly when you are able to shake up the topping options. If you’ve never had a “white pizza” you may find that you like it as much if not more than the traditional red sauced pie! An herb infused garlicky oil allows the flavors of the toppings to really shine and somehow feels “lighter” than a rich red sauce when being enjoyed on a sweltering summer evening. Confirmed veggie haters are also typically more open to trying new tastes when it comes in a familiar and beloved form such as a wedge of pizza, because really, isn’t everything better with pizza?! ■ Chef Sandy Hall Chef Sandy Hall, owner of Dinners on Demand Personal Chef Service, has been creating customdesigned meals for health-conscious clients since 2000. Chef Sandy is an industry award winning chef and culinary instructor whose articles and time-saving tips have been published in a variety of statewide and national publications. Chef Sandy resides in the rolling countryside of Wise County, Texas with her husband, Neal, their two Golden retrievers and three disobedient cats. You can learn more about Chef Sandy and the services offered by Dinners on Demand Personal Chef Service by visiting www. dinnersondemand.biz.
Summer Squash Pizza w/Garlic-Herb Oil Pizza and Toppings
1-12 inch pizza crust (homemade or store bought) 2 – Plum tomatoes, sliced and seeds removed 1- Zucchini squash, sliced into 1/2inch thick ovals 1- Yellow squash, sliced into 1/2inch thick ovals 1-1/2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese ¼ -Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, sliced into thin strips
Garlic Sauce
½-3/4 Cup Olive Oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed ½ tsp. each dried oregano, marjoram Pinch red pepper flakes (optional, but oh so yummy!)
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If you have a baking stone, let it preheat on the center oven rack and prepare your pizza on a sheet of parchment paper. You can easily slide the pizza - on the parchment paper - right onto the heated baking stone and back out onto a cutting board. This also makes for a crispier crust.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Make garlic sauce – gently warm olive oil, garlic, herbs and pepper in a small saucepan over medium-medium low heat until the oil is warm, but not boiling or bubbling. Remove from heat and set to the side. - Place squash slices in a microwave safe bowl, add 1 tablespoon of water, cover tightly and microwave on High for 3-5 minutes, until the squash is softened, but not cooked through. Drain well. - Place pizza crust on baking sheet, if using a homemade crust simply follows your normal steps for topping and baking. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the crust with the garlic-herb oil. You probably won’t use it all so don’t be concerned if you have leftover oil, it’s yummy when used to sauté vegetables, seafood or as a dipping oil for peasant bread. Sprinkle on basil, followed by cheeses. Arrange tomato slices evenly across the pizza and follow with the squash slices. If desired, sprinkle on a bit more parmesan cheese. Bake on center rack for 12-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown and mozzarella is melted and golden. 940.210.1769 • WISE
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Lay the foundation first!
what she needs to fix things. Besides, she can’t do a Roth IRA, except to the point that she has an earned income, anyway. The last thing this girl needs is a pile of debt waiting on her when she gets out of school. She’s not in a position to be an investor right now. The minute she pays off her student loans, she should get to work on saving a pile of money for an emergency fund so she can complete her studies without racking up more debt! - Dave
Dear Mary, You guys have done a great job of saving for retirement and staying out of debt. Let’s go over the Baby Steps you mentioned. Baby Step 4 is putting 15 percent of your income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement plans. Baby Step 6 is paying off your home early. The thing that worries me is you’ve completely skipped Baby Step 3, which is having three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund. This is money set aside strictly for emergencies, not vacations, toys or a new car. The problem right now is if you have a real emergency, you’ll have to cash out your 401(k). If you do that, the government’s going to penalize you 10 percent, plus your tax rate. That’s about a 40-percent kick in the teeth just because you didn’t do things in the right order! Again, you’re in pretty good shape overall, but in building your financial house you’ve put the roof on before you’ve laid the foundation. If I’m you, I’m going to temporarily stop my 401(k) contributions until I get my emergency fund fully loaded. By temporarily, I mean six months at most. That way, you’ll be covered when life happens without having to sacrifice your retirement savings! - Dave
What’s your emergency fund range?
Dear Dave, We’ve read about your plan, and we’re in pretty good shape financially, but we don’t know what to do next. We have $400,000 in a 401(k) for retirement, but we don’t have an emergency fund or any other savings. The only debt we have is our house. What should we do about Baby Steps 4 and 6? - Mary
Just what she needs
Dear Dave, My daughter is a student and has $13,000 in student loan debt. Recently, her grandparents dissolved an LLC, and they want to give her a gift of $12,500. Should she use this money to pay off the loans, or invest it in a Roth IRA and keep working to pay off the student loans herself? - Meg Dear Meg, Let’s look at it this way. Pretend she didn’t have any student loan debt. Would it be wise for her to borrow money on a student loan in order to invest in a Roth IRA? Of course not. If you don’t pay off the loans, and invest it instead, it’s just like you borrowed money to invest. That’s not a good plan. Your daughter needs to get her student loan mess cleaned up, and this is the perfect opportunity to do just that. And I think it’s pretty cool that God gave her 8
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Dear Dave, In your plan, you talk about Baby Step 3 as saving enough to have three to six months of expenses in your emergency fund. My husband and I were wondering how you can determine whether you need to be on the low end or high end of that range? - Amanda Dear Amanda, Lots of times in a marriage you’ll have a situation where one person wants to save more, while the other is excited to move on toward investing. Technically, neither is wrong. So, the emergency fund really deals with someone’s own personal level of peace. Remember Murphy’s Law, and how it says that says if something can go wrong it will go wrong? Your emergency fund is Murphy Repellant. Some people just want to make sure he doesn’t knock on the door, while others make sure he stays in the next county! There are always practical considerations you can use to determine the amount of your emergency fund. If you both have very stable jobs, you’ll probably be okay saving up three or four months of expenses. But if just one of you works outside the home, or if one is self-employed or on commission, leaning toward the six month side is probably a good idea. Of course, you can always compromise. Start out with three months, but add a little every once in a while until you reach a point where you’re both comfortable. - Dave
Finding foreclosure homes
Dear Dave, We’ll be completely out of debt in September and looking to buy a home in the next year or two. We’re thinking of buying a repo home. Do you have any suggestions on where to find these? - Levi Dear Levi, One way is to buy the home from the owners before the sale happens. It’s better for them because they realize some money and it stops the foreclosure. It’s better for you, too, because you won’t find yourself in a bidding war
Let someone else make the decisions?
Dear Dave, My husband and I both work, and we just bought a great house for $150,000. He makes $50,000 a year, and I make about $30,000. We’ve been getting lots of different mortgage life insurance offers in the mail. They say they will pay off the house if one of us dies. Do you think we should take advantage of this? - Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I think it’s always a good idea to do it yourself. And to be honest, I never recommend fee-only planners. Don’t just turn everything over to someone else – no matter how many letters they have after their name – and let them manage it all or make all the decisions for you. You’re the one who made the money, so you should take care of your own stuff. In lots of cases people looking for this kind of help have a greater net worth than the bozos dishing out advice and wanting to “handle” it all. None of this stuff, investing, personal finance, or saving, is rocket science. You need to be in control of your money. Now, can you have counselors in your life? You bet! Everyone needs the benefit of people around them who have wisdom and experience. But it’s never a good idea to just blindly trust someone. If you do, you might end up like an old, washed up boxer – no money and no teeth! - Dave
Insurance necessities
Dear Dave, I’ve got auto insurance, but can you tell me what other kinds of insurance are good to have? - Blasha Dear Blasha, The purpose of insurance is to transfer risk that you can’t afford to take. Most people can’t afford to have a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Having to pay for something like that completely out of pocket would bankrupt just about anyone. That’s why health insurance is a vital part of any good financial plan. It’s also important to have auto, which you do, and homeowner’s insurance, too. If you don’t own a home, make sure you have renter’s insurance instead. Don’t forget about life insurance, either. If you’re married or
have kids, you should carry eight to 10 times your yearly income in a good, 15- or 20-year level term life insurance policy. This means if you make $40,000, you should have about $400,000 wrapped up in life insurance. Long-term disability insurance is vital. The cheapest way to get this is in a group. If you buy it yourself, out on the open market, you’ll find that the rates are based more on your occupation than your age or health. So, if you fly a desk, it’ll be a lot cheaper than if you work with your hands. And don’t forget long-term care insurance. You need “nursing home insurance” the moment you turn 60. It will also take care of you in your own home. The statistical probability of needing it before age 60 is about one percent, so I’d wait until then to buy long-term care insurance. This kind of insurance can make sure you get the kind of care you want in your declining years. Plus, it can keep your nest egg with you and your family and out of the hands of the nursing home! - Dave ■
Dave Says
later on the courthouse steps! You can also find listing in your local newspaper under the legal notices section, and if you live in a metropolitan area it’s not hard to find a legal newspaper that lists incorporations, real estate transactions and foreclosures. - Dave
Dave Ramsey For more financial help, please visit daveramsey.com
A Summer Treat- Stuart Little to open at Theatre Off The Square E. B White’s Adventures of Stuart Little opens July 13 and runs through July 22 at Theatre Off The Square in Weatherford. TOTS is located at 114 N Denton at Jack Borden. As this show runs just two weekends, reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by calling 817-341-8687. Pay by cash or check at the door. Box Office opens 45 minutes prior to the 8 pm curtain on Fridays and Saturdays or the 2 pm curtain on Sundays. Tickets may be also be ordered online at https://buy. ticketstothecity.com/ and charged to a credit card. Service charge applies. Tickets for Friday and Saturday evenings are $12 or $10 for seniors (60+) and students. Sunday matinee tickets are $9. Season tickets for Theatre Off The Square’s 2012-2013 eight productions are on sale. Please contact the Theatre to be added to our communications list.
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Integrity: It is consistency that counts
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” - Oprah Winfrey
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ne of the traits to be developed in a successful business owner is integrity. By definition, integrity is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral and ethical principles; moral uprightness.” That uprightness requires consistency to be effective. Integrity must be apart of every business activity, both public and private. As you begin your work day, you must be consciously aware that your words and activities shine a light on your character and the character of your business. Both your staff and clients are looking for honesty and strength in daily dealings. It is on this example that they will base their faith in you and your business. Loyalty and trust can not be purchased. The people around you must see honesty and integrity and your personal character to desire a business relationship with you that will stand the test of time. We are blessed in our business community to have examples of true integrity all around us. Dr. Joe Tate of Boyd Chiropractic, Cary Bohn of State Farm, Robin Miller of Robin Miller Tax in Bridgeport, Peggy Wooldridge of Massage by Peggy, Tammy Kelly of Tammy Kelly Photography, David Hamilton of State National Bank, and Sherry Lemon of our own County Clerk’s office are a few examples of integrity in action. The list could go on and on. In everything they do and say, examples of integrity shines through. Their word, their compassion and their honesty reflects in their actions with true consistency. Can you identify business examples in your community? Are you one of them? How do you begin to exhibit your integrity in your business? Start by seeking honesty - in yourself and
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staff. Demonstrate your character in both your public and private life. Remember the old phrase -‘Let your word be your bond.’ Or to quote Marcus Aurelius, “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” I enjoy doing business with people I trust and believe in and so do you. Take a stand to consistently be true to your values. Society seems to have dropped the ball concerning ethics and integrity, if news reports are to be believed. Take a stand to do right and encourage others in business to do the same. If you are a client or patron of a business that exhibits high standards of integrity, thank them. Let them know it matters. It will improve the entire business community around us. Remember to do the right thing, even if no one is watching. Teach your children to do the same. Help build character, step by step, within your life, your family, your business and your community. There is no such thing as a small lapse in integrity. Do not compromise your values - regardless of the results. Do not put your integrity on sale. ■ Keitha Story-Stephenson, Ph.D. Keitha Story-Stephenson, Ph.D. owner of BlueSky Wellness Center, provides private consultation for individuals and corporations in Nutritional Wellness, Weight Management, ADD/ADHD Nutritional Management, and other Alternative Health Care. Services are available by appointment in Decatur at 506 West Walnut. Call 817-239-9525 or visit us at www.BlueSkyWellnessCenter.com for more information. Follow us on our Blog, www. DrKeitha.com or www.MerchantsCircle.com . Also, tune in to Christian Radio, KDKR 91.3fm, on Saturdays at 1:30pm, for “Feeding the FamilyMind, Body and Spirit” or go to KDKR.org for live streaming of our broadcast.
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Taylor Meador Brown - Age 10
Presley Anderson ready for dance classes.
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Scott and Mitzi Reaves Anniversary June 2012.
Wise County Wonderings The Wise County Reunion (first part)
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he Wise County Reunion is the oldest event in the County, and although we have been told it began soon after the Civil War, we found no recorded history before such an event until June 17, 1881. It is possible the fact that we still were having Indian raids that such an event would not have been practical until 1881. The first article found concerning the event was found in the WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, which was published at Paradise at the time. The article was entitled: “Old Settlers Meeting” and reads thus, “On Saturday the 4th day of June there was quite a gathering of the Old Settlers of Wise County at the Courthouse for the purpose of taking into consideration the question of having a reunion of the old settlers of Wise County. A. H. Shoemaker was called to the chair, R. M. Collins was made secretary. After the object of the meeting was explained it was decided to have a picnic in Wise County on Tuesday the 12th day of July 1881, the anniversary of the fight of Capt. Stevens’ Company with the Indians on the 12 day of July 1874.” Two committees were formed, one for the purpose of selecting a site and preparing the site, and one for the purpose of selecting speakers and arranging programs, etc. Two committees made their reports: “We the committee appointed to select and prepare the grounds, have sected the Cold Springs, below Ball’s Mill as the most suitable place and have selected Saturday the 2nd day of July as a time to all meet to prepare the grounds.” “we the committee appointed to secure speakers for the picnic beg leave for your consideration the following report: Sub-Committee on music, C. D. Cates and R. M. Collins. Speakers for the occasion, Hon. J. W. Throckmorton, Judge J. A. Carroll, John N. Dixon, Lee Newton and John L. Lovejoy. Master of Ceremonies Col. J. W. Booth, Marshall of the day to act in concert with the civil authorities, Capt. Ira Long. Speaking to begin at 10:00 am.” The reports of the committees were adopted, and B. F. Banks, offered the following resolution, which was adopted, “Resolved, that all the citizens of Wise County be respectfully invited to enjoy the festivities of the occasion of the Old Settlers.” The July 15, 1881, WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Paradise, Texas, reported: “The Old Settlers Reunion at Decatur on last Tuesday, not withstanding some dissatifaction among leading persons in regard to preliminary arrangements was in great measure a success.
About 5,000 persons it is estimated were in atttendance. Senator Coke occupied the speakers’ stand for one to two hours in the forenoon, and entertained the listeners with a careful delineation of Texas History. After dinner, which was found ample for all, Judge Carroll spoke brief ly, dwelling more paraticulary on our home history. The Old Settlers were found to comprise only about one-fifth of the assembly. At the close three hearty cheers were given for the Old Settlers, and they kindly returned the compliment by giving three rousing cheers for the new. Everything passed off quietly and in good order, the music alone being a failure.” ■ Rosalie Gregg
Rosalie Gregg was born near Hayden, New Mexico. Ms. Gregg graduated from Paradise High School and from Decatur Baptist College. She married Robert Nolen Gregg, Jr., who had been a Prisoner of War for 3-1/2 year during which time he helped build the railroad that led to the Bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. Ms. Gregg has been involved with the Wise County Heritage Museum since its inception in 1967. www.wisehistory.com
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Ryan - youngest grandson of Becky Taylor - Decatur, Texas. He is is 7 years old and already quite the dresser.
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Landrie, 10 months and Lain Willis 2 years old ready for summer. Grandkids of Dave and Pam Weldon of Decatur.
A Cancer Story My name is Jack Bullion and I am a cancer survivor. Last November I started coughing and did not stop until the day after Christmas. My primary care physician sent me to have my chest x-rayed and to also do a CT scan because of a lump under my right armpit. At the time, I thought I was the healthiest I had ever been in my sixty years. I was trying to eat The American Cancer Society diet and work out a couple times a week. The x-ray showed massive amounts of fluid on my lung and the CT scan showed a wide spread and very aggressive stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma. I dropped nearly 40 pounds in less than a month and was very pale. We had cancer. I say we because the whole community in my life walked every step of this battle with me. Don’t ever think its just you because it’s not just you. We had to get well. When I asked for nutritional and physical activity guidance, all I got was eat right and exercise if you have the energy. I knew then I had to become proactive. During chemo pounds upon pounds of poisons were running through my veins and changing my entire being. Unless you have been through chemo therapy it is nearly impossible to explain how the fog-like muck entombs a person. I never felt so bad with the cancer than I did with the chemo. Well, because of a combination of things I’ll explain below, in four months I went from stage four lymphoma to being cancer free. The support from my wife, Cindy, who walked with me every step of this dreadful event, lifted me. I also cannot thank enough my dearest friends who visited me in the hospital, and enfolded me in their prayers and concern. To the nameless prayer warriors I am also indebted.
As far as exercise, I worked out until I couldn’t anymore. It was easy to hit your limit with the neuropothy and fatigue. Before chemo treatments, I ate the American Cancer society diet as best I could. During the chemo is another story. I ate what I wanted when I wanted and tried to eat healthy, but just couldn’t eat enough of what my body needed. Being at stage 4 lymphoma, I knew I had to get more good nutrition to help me win my battle with Cancer, but I had to be sure there was good science supporting anything that I took to help in my recovery, so I choose a whole food based supplement with strong medical support. I attribute my recovery in great part to that added nutrition over the last four months. The food I needed the most, especially now, was what most medical associations are recommending for good health and prevention of disease: fruits and vegetables. I cannot say with any certainty what actually ‘cured me’, but I can say that it was everything seen and unseen that made this happen. For me to go from stage 4 lymphoma to being cancer free in four months is better than anyone anticipated. Now, I am an advocate of The American Cancer Society fruit and vegetable diet more than ever. I look forward to helping others with cancer, so they can also benefit from positive changes in their diets. Those wishing to reduce their risk of getting cancer, cancer patients, and cancer survivors need to make every bite count. I have found answers that worked for me and believe those changes might help them too. Jack Bullion 940.627.5454 jpjack9@gmail.com ■
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Have the Elderly Become Invisible?
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ave we become a society that only grants I have become invisible. It is rare that anyone honor to the strong, successful, popular, notices me. wealthy, and beautiful? If so, what happens to the “Dear, when you stopped and smiled at me, feeble, elderly, awkward, poor, and unattractive? and looked into my eyes, I felt you saw me—you Civility is closely linked with honor. To confer saw my heart. For a brief moment I felt as though honor on another person is a selfless and generous I mattered—I felt alive. Thank you.” act requiring respect and integrity. To honor My eyes filled with tears. Although I was those we hold in high regard is not difficult. The thankful for being a blessing to her, it was I who challenge arises when honor must be demonstrated was blessed. Ever since that day, I have tried to toward an individual that we do not respect. It is remember to pause, even in passing, to look and then that we realize that honor is less about who truly see those who are not seen or valued in our the other person is than about who we choose to fast-paced, youth-obsessed culture. be. In situations like this, we must focus on the Unless tragedy strikes, each of us will face position the person holds and honor them for that the sunset years of life. When my great aunt was so we can act with sincerity. in her late seventies, she would often say how few Honor extends far beyond public figures or people were still around to remember life as it positions and reaches into daily interactions at once was. She said a phone call was more likely home and in the community. In fact, if we are to announce the passing of someone dear than to unable to demonstrate honor at home and in our offer an invitation to lunch. daily interactions, The day will come we are not likely to when we will no “A civil culture honors, respects, and demonstrate honor longer be engaged elsewhere. in our careers, our values the elderly.” Honorable families will be Deborah King people are generous raised and may live and understand the far away, and we value of giving honor to those who merit it. In a will not volunteer as we always have. Our youth society that is obsessed with youth, fame, speed, will vanish, our health may become frail, and our beauty, wealth, and success, there is a danger that finances may be limited, but we will still have we will forget to honor those who do not meet the value and deserve to be shown honor. In the golden standard. sunset years of life, every person deserves to be I remember a quiet conversation I had years seen. ■ ago with an elderly woman who thanked me for Deborah King, AICI CIP “seeing” her. I was puzzled by her comment and Deborah King is President of Final Touch Finishing asked her to explain. She said, “In my youth I was School, Inc. which she founded in 1989 in vibrant and fully of energy. There never seemed Seattle. As a certified image professional, with over 30 years of experience, she presents her to be enough hours in a day. At home, there were programs nationally and internationally for endless baskets of laundry, meals to prepare, youth and corporate clients. She is co-author of “Image Power” and “Executive Etiquette cleaning to be done, calls to be answered, and Power” and developer of several education tools. children to be shuffled to and from activities. At www.finaltouchschool.com. work, I was engaged in meetings, hustled to make deadlines, and was asked to volunteer for every event. When I entered the room, people would look my way and smile. I felt my presence made a difference. “Today, my steps are slow, the house is quiet, and the phone sits silent. When I do go out in public, people rush by and look right past me.
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Improve Reading Skills Now 6 Tips From a Tutor
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s a professional tutor, I meet frequently with distressed parents who aren’t sure where to turn upon discovering their child is a struggling reader. While motivated to confront the issue, rarely do they recognize their own role to be instrumental to their child’s reading achievement. The single most important step parents can take at home for remedial reading help or to enrich a child’s reading? Reading aloud. Reading Aloud Make those read aloud opportunities happen. Not only will hearing stories allow your child to experience different forms of language, rhythm, and sound, it will inform them on topics they would not otherwise learn. Hearing your pleasant voice reading (not lecturing, not nagging) is calming and lends itself to a chance for connection. Here are some of my favorite tips for getting the most from story time. 1. Lose the insecurity you’re not an entertaining reader. It’s okay if you are not naturally theatrical, but reading aloud is not a time for ego. It may seem counterintuitive, but you don’t even have to be a good reader to be effective. In fact, if you happen to be a slower reader, this could be more beneficial since your child will hear the words more clearly. 2. Choose engaging material. For younger children, select fun to read books with repetitive phrases and rhymes so kids can join in and finish your sentences. Read with feeling and emotion. Pause in areas it makes sense for children to anticipate what is coming next. Let yourself get goofy. 3. Consistently make connections outside of the story. Good readers don’t just stay focused on the words and plot of the story they are reading. They think about connections outside of the story to better comprehend what they are processing. You can help your child develop this habit by pausing at moments and asking questions. For example, “James in our story thinks he would rather be a kangaroo…what do we know about kangaroos?” 4. Begin reading aloud before their first birthday. Your baby is not too young for books! Focusing on pictures helps eye muscle development, and each time babies hear a word, it becomes more securely anchored in memory. You will never regret making time to read aloud. Have lots of board books on hand. Brightly
illustrated books without words are excellent for making up stories, pointing to objects, and repeating vocabulary. Let your preschooler imagine and recite a story about the pictures to you. Board books build fine motor skills as well, and kids find great pleasure in turning the pages. 5. Acknowledge you MUST make time to read. Many parents cannot imagine how they will squeeze more reading from their busy lives. But it is simply too important to neglect. Research reveals consistently that preschoolers who are exposed to lots of books and conversation perform better at school. To find more time for reading, you may have to subtract something from the family’s daily routine. Instead of watching TV before bedtime or rest time, reach for a book. Develop a habit of stopping at the library regularly—perhaps each time you go to the grocery store or every Saturday morning. 6. Read aloud regardless of their age or reading level. Reading aloud helps children develop a love for literacy. As parents, we need to keep encouraging older kids to read. With older children, take turn reading pages— you’ll be surprised how much joy this brings you both. Sometimes tweens become temporarily turned off to reading and forget the magic of books. And one more thing… Model reading for them. Just do it. If you set an example and allow your kids to catch you reading— even if it’s a recipe or magazine—you’ll be setting the stage for compliance. We all get too much screen time (especially just before bed), and quiet time spent reading is a much healthier way to unwind. I leave you with brilliant advice from child literacy expert Nicola Morgan: “If something isn’t fun, children won’t do it. And they have BRILLIANT ways of avoiding what they don’t want to do: such as pretending they can’t. Or making you feel guilty. If your child doesn’t enjoy it, he won’t try. If he finds it hard, he will think he is not good at it. Your job is to make it fun and easy.” ■ Michele Ranard, M.Ed. Michele Ranard is a busy mom still on cloud nine from so much spa goodness. She has a husband, two children, and a master’s in counseling. Visit her blogs at cheekychicmama.blogspot.com and hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com.
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Ten must-have apps to help you survive a storm (ARA) - If you live in a disaster-prone area, you should have a disaster-preparedness kit, but your best friend during a crisis might be your smartphone. You shouldn’t count on cellular or Wi-Fi service, or power to charge your batteries during a disaster, but even a partially charged phone can show you how to do CPR, act as a flashlight, or give you access to your insurance documents, if you have the right apps.
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StopDisaster - iPhone $1.99 This iPhone app walks you through preparedness checklists for hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards and other disasters. It’ll help you build an emergency kit, get your documents in order and store your emergency phone numbers. For Android users, there’s a similar app called Disaster Readiness that costs $1.29. Dropbox - Android and iPhone, free You may have good intentions to grab your laptop when the earth shakes, but what if you can’t? If you have copies of your most important files stored in a Dropbox account, you can access them even if your computer doesn’t make it out. What is Dropbox? Essentially, it’s cloud storage. Install the program on your PC or Mac, upload files to your folder, and they are instantly available on all your other computers. MotionX GPS Drive - iPhone, 99 cents If you have an iPhone, MotionX GPS Drive is the cheapest and most popular way to guide you out of town on an unfamiliar route. The software even will work without a cellular signal, if you plan ahead and download and cache maps.
Apps for during a storm
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apps are getting more powerful. If you are caught in a disaster and the power goes out, a flashlight app can be invaluable. No more rummaging around for a flashlight in those first confusing moments. Hurricane Tracker - iPhone, $1.99 When a hurricane is approaching, you don’t want a storm-tracker map from three hours ago; you want the latest official maps, data and projections. This hurricane-tracking app is for serious weather junkies and people who want to be better-informed as they make decisions. (For Android, try the free Hurricane Software app.) Life360 - Android and iPhone, free Everyone can agree on the top priority in a disaster: finding your family. These days, most of your family members probably carry a personal tracking device in the form of their smartphone. Life360 will show you where they are on a map. The family GPS tracking system can help you find your loved ones anywhere, get safety alerts to them, or call for help with the tap of a button. It also provides neighborhood safety monitoring. 5-0 Radio Police Scanner Lite - iPhone, free During a disaster, everyone hears rumors. What’s really going on? The answer might be found on police band radio, which you can pick up using a free app on your phone. (Android users, try the free Scanner Radio app.)
Apps for after a storm
USAA - iPhone and Android, free When misfortune strikes, quick access to your insurance carrier is critical. With the USAA Mobile App for the iPhone, Android and iPad, your information is at your fingertips. Use the USAA Mobile App to report or view the status of an auto or property claim, submit photos, schedule an appraisal through one of USAA’s approved repair shops, or reserve a rental vehicle. GasBuddy - Android and iPhone, free Gas prices are not likely to vary by a dollar or more among stations. That changes in a crisis. GasBuddy uses your GPS to display up-to-the-minute gas prices near you, so you can avoid price gouging. Hands-Only CPR - Android and iPhone, free For an adult victim of cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association now recommends hands-only CPR. The official Hands-Only CPR app walks you through the two-step checklist: call 911, start chest compressions. There’s a (brief) video showing you how to restart that heart. ■
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Wise Merchants Association Membership Benefits The Wise Merchants Association was founded in June 2009 by Kim Tinkham to help local businesses weather the recession. The goal of this Association is to allow merchants to share ideas, problems and solutions with other merchants. Our Association meetings are structured to provide information, education, and motivation for business owners, as well as networking opportunities. We believe in having local merchants support each other and in keeping shopping dollars local. Our Association does not compete with the local Chambers, and actually partners with them on occasion for special events. We are a unique Association with the only goal of providing business owners information they need to grow their business! Membership Benefits: • Motivational speakers • Training • Informal meetings • Networking opportunities • Excellent sponsors • Supportive members • Business owner focused
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Our meetings have included training for business owners in marketing, networking, social media, business goal setting, sales training, and business etiquette. We also have informal, after-hours Mixers that are a great opportunity to bring guests. Thank you to our members and we encourage you to take advantage of all of your membership benefits. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us at www.wisemerchants.org!
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