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6 Smart Talk: Daddy: The Ultimate Superhero

8 Master Gardeners: Native plants make sense

10 Local Spotlight Grace House Ministries in April celebrates 20 years

13 Pet TalkBringing home your fi rst rodent

16 Calendar

18 Family Table: Dave answers your BBQ questions

20 Twisted news: Summer Brews

22 Men’s health: Urinary Incontinence in Adults in North America

24 Our Lives Walking for a cure

28 Classifi eds

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There are two people responsible for your exis-tence – your mother and your dad.

Our relationships with our mothers and fathers can sometimes be very different, for a variety of reasons.

Fathers can be very loving and gentle and caring – or sometimes not so much. Or in some cases they are both, raising a child with what is referred to as “tough love.” A big heart, and sometimes a heavy hand. My dad had three sons, and I am sure he raised us differently than if he had a daughter, though with the same teachings and guidance. Just a different approach, if you will.

Unfortunately in too many cases children don’t even know their biological fathers, or have a male fatherly fi gure in their life.

My dad was a strict disciplinarian. As a child, it was his way or the belt way. You learned pretty quick which way you wanted to go.

I fi gure how he raised me and my two brothers was largely a refl ection of the times and manners in which he was raised. Or maybe not. It also had a lot to do with my actions growing up. In many cases I got what I deserved and needed. Dad was a salesman, on the road a lot when I was young. Times were not always easy, though we

lived well and were provided everything we needed, and were taught if you wanted more you went and worked for it.

My dad had a rough childhood. He nearly died from an illness as a youth. He came very humble – well, let’s just say poor – upbringing. So much so that a family he came to know as a youth agreed to adopt and raise him. His mother, my granny, was a wonderful, loving woman who never had much. Dad said when she passed she had a couple of hundred dollars to her name, the most she had ever had in her life.

Time and age has mellowed dad a lot. But not com-pletely. He can still get pretty feisty, I think forgetting he is not a young man anymore.

I am fortunate that both parents are still healthy, though we almost lost dad a few years ago. We started counting his birthdays over from that time forward. It is a time to enjoy the times we can be together and reminisce, still go to TCU football and baseball games together and get together with family. I don’t know how many more years we will all be able to do those things, but I will enjoy each and every one.

Happy Father’s Day dad, and to each and every dad out there.

FROM THE EDITOR

David Mayeditor

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BY TAMARA SMART

Daddy: The Ultimate Superhero

I grew up as a farmer’s daughter. When I was a child my daddy was Superman, Batman and Captain America, all rolled into one. He was

strong as an ox; he could throw several hundred pound hay bails from the ground to the top of a fl atbed already stacked with hay. He was as smart as Einstein; always was the fi rst on scene when there was a physical devastation like a dropped contact lens or a scraped knee. Dad didn’t put up with anything but the best possible.

Once a month, my daddy took one of us girls out on a “date.” In this “date” we got to pick wherever we wanted to go. Daddy took us there, opened the car door, played with us and showed us individualized one-on-one time that a girl needs with her daddy. This was when we girls saw the side of my dad that wasn’t donned in the super-hero light. This was when we saw Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Steve Rodgers surface. He was (and is) debonair, gentlemanly and sweet. He and my mother love each other and in his actions with her, my dad taught my sisters and I what to expect from our future partners. My dad is wise; he advises with the knowl-edge of Christian principles, he seeks answers in the Bible and never answers a question off the cuff. Dad has always been the type to think before he talks (a trait that sometimes I lack).

At some point in my childhood, it came to pass that my daddy’s career was due to change. As a farmer, even the best of the best, sometimes economy and weather and a myriad other circumstances put a halt

to your expected income. When my dad hit this block in the road after farming his whole life,

he chose the road less traveled. He had owned his own farming business for

20-plus years and when I was in the second grade, my dad went back to college. He completed his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a minor in real estate (with honors) four years later while still managing the farm and being an upstanding daddy. He then proceed-ed to get his master’s in Business

Administration. Now, he owns his own company.I know when my own children look at

their daddy they see Ironman, Spiderman and the Incredible Hulk. Jason is a bear and

a half if you step on the wrong side of his family. We sleep well at night when he is home, knowing that nothing will ever harm any of us.

About two years ago the recent economical collapse hit home. Yet, like my daddy, my husband didn’t despair. With the same faith that my dad took when I was a child, my husband, Jason, ventured out on his own. He took his knowledge of 20 years of oilfi eld experience and started an oilfi eld consulting company and took off on his own to make a better life for our family.

Even though my husband is a product of the culture that the stigma that oilfi eld brings (the rough man that doesn’t bat an eye about cutting off a fi nger), my

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husband also embraces the counterpart to the superhero person-ality. He is Tony Stark, Peter Parker and Bruce Banner. He is smart, loves passionately and is chivalrous in most things. He is inventive and ingenuous, and a downright gentleman. My big, burly oilfi eld-working husband gets down on the fl oor and works puzzles with his sons, plays catch with the kids until he can’t move his arm the next day and cuddles his baby daughter to sleep nightly. He may be on a business meeting or consulting on a rig at our son’s bedtime. When I call Jason to pray with our son, Jason drops everything and no matter who is watching or listening and he says bedtime prayers with his son right then and there.

Superheroes are known by most by their immeasurable strength. At some point, these two men in my life have sur-passed that. They both have the strength to bench press a large amount of weight. They both have the strength to use their mind

and intelligence to get through situations that arise fi nancially and emotionally. But moreover, far more fantastic than any su-perhero in any Marvel comic strip, these men have the ability to rely on God and their faith in Him to keep doing what they need to do to be a true man.

All of us wives and sons and daughters look at these two men as superheroes, but these two men look to God for their superpowers. These two amazing men of faith have guided their family – more importantly, their children – to know the power of faith in God to continue growing in this life and the next, whether it be emotionally, mentally, fi nancially or otherwise.

A wise woman told me that daddies are the key to teaching a girl to be a lady and a boy to be a gentleman. It seems as though daddies get the stigma of being the fi st of justice, but I agree with my sage friend that daddies have a way more important role.

Showing his sweet side with a book in hand, my daddy showed

me through his actions what a true man was.


mastergardners

Have you lost some of your landscape plants over the two years? If so, you’re not alone.

How many of us have seen our landscape plants and grass die due to severe drought and other environmental conditions? While replacing major parts of your landscape isn’t something you look forward to, it does present an op-portunity to make changes that will pay off in the long run. Although there are many things you can do to reduce water consumption in your landscape, one of the most practical ways is to utilize native plants and those that are adapted to the growing conditions in Parker County. Not only do they require less water, they also need less maintenance in terms of pest control and fertilizer. In many ways, using native plants just makes good sense.

Native plants have evolved over thousands of years in our particular region of Texas. They have adapted to the climate, soils and available water in the area. But don’t be fooled. Just because something is a Texas native doesn’t necessar-ily mean that it will do well in Parker County. The climate varies widely across our state. Conversely, many parts of our world have very similar environmental conditions to ours, and plants from these areas may do exceptionally well in Parker County. As a result, it pays to do your homework before you pick up that beautiful plant and put it into your

landscape.There are several

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reasons to use native or adapted plants in your landscape: • They require very little fertilizer. They’ve made it on

their own without it all these years.• They have a natural resistance to insects and disease. • Once established, they survive quite well on the little bit

of rain that we receive. As a result, supplemental watering will be minimal.

• They promote biodiversity by providing food and shelter for wildlife.

• They save time, energy and money! There are two basic approaches to landscaping with na-

tive plants. One is to use a classic landscape design, but use primarily native and adapted plants, grasses and ground covers. To reduce cost and effort, start with replacing those plants and grasses that you have already lost, and those that are failing to thrive. Then each year, gradually replace more

and more of them until you eventually have your entire property landscaped with native or adapted plants.

The other approach is to imitate nature by using woodlands and wildfl ower meadows to produce a

natural environment that is virtually maintenance free. Replace some or all of your lawn with buf-falo grass in sunny areas, and native ground covers in the shady spots. Then you can donate your lawnmower to the antique collector and relax all summer long. This approach is not for everyone, but may work for some. As with the fi rst option, you can do this gradually over time; or you can clear out everything and start over from scratch.

If you want an up close and personal look at a native, drought tolerant landscape, drop by the Parker County AgriLife Extension at 601

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N. Main St. in Weatherford. At the south end of the parking lot, next to the entrance on Soward Avenue, there is a bed that contains nothing but native and adapted plants. A sign identi-fi es the bed as “Texas Scape.” Each plant is individually la-beled with its name, so bring your pen and paper to take notes. This bed is maintained by the Parker County Master Gardeners and receives primarily rain water only. Supplemental water is used only if there is no rain for 30 days or more.

Native plants provide a beautiful, hardy, drought-resistant and low-maintenance landscape that benefi ts the environ-ment, as well as the owner. Once established, they save time and money by reducing the need for fertilizers, pesticides and water. Thirty years from now, the population in North Central Texas is projected to be double what it is today. Demand for water will increase dramatically, and landscapes as we know them will cease to exist. There simply won’t be enough water to maintain them. Why wait until that happens? Become a pioneer, start your own native plant revolution. You’ll be in good company.

It just makes good sense.

Have a question? [email protected] Parker County Master Gardeners, Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionPhone: 817-598-6096; www.pcmg-texas.org


localspotlight

Grace House Ministries in April celebrated 20 years of service to the Weatherford community by hosting its fi rst hangar dance at the Eagle Fly-ing Museum in Mineral Wells.

Dinner was catered by the famous Captain Billy Whizbangs and silent and live auctions raised funds for the continued progress and growth of Grace House.

Music was provided by the Alan Glasscock Orchestra and World War II entertain-ment and songs were provided by Bryon and Elizabeth Lane, of Fort Worth.

The crowd also enjoyed swing dancing, an old-fashioned soda fountain and vintage photos provided by Oswood Photography. Hailey Reed, a senior at Weath-erford High School, was recognized as winner of the Pure Truth Scholarship for 2013, the very fi rst scholarship award given by Grace House Ministries.

P i c t u r e s a r e c o u r t e s y o f E v e r y d a y M o m e n t ’s P h o t o g r a p h y.

The Alan Glasscock Orchestra performs.

Hannah Peoples portrayed World War II icon “Rosie the Riveter.”


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Blanton Blankenship and Caleb Hooper dressed as

World War II soldiers.

Bob Ellis, Brandon Shorter and student pilot of the Eagle Flying Museum.

Teresa Wilson “Rosie”, Lisa Osborn, Tammy Yeary and Carrie Bond dressed as “1940s ladies.”


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Shellie and Scott Hooper enjoy a dance as the Alan

Glasscock Orchestra performs.

Kyle and Kolton Davis worked as soda fountain servers.

Pictured are Becky Peoples, Jeanie Carden

and Carla Gniffke.

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pet talk

While many may not fi nd a rodent as a fi rst choice for a pet, with some insight and guid-ance you may be more receptive to the idea

of a small hamster or rat becoming a suitable pet for your family.

"Rats are probably the most social and interactive of the small rodents," said Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical as-sistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

"Rats are gentle, seldom bite, and are active during the day and are fairly easy to take care of," Hoppes said. "Rats do not have special dietary needs or sensitive stomachs, although they do need a good quality rodent block or pellet." The seed mix diets are not a nutrition-ally adequate diet.

To determine which pet may be best for you, you need to evaluate your expectations.

"When picking out a pet rodent, you should select an active, social rodent with clean eyes, clean nose, and normal teeth. The skin should be well groomed and clean. There should be no lumps or bumps on their skin,” said Hoppes.

Small rodents, such as mice and hamsters, can bite more and tend to be more active at night.

Guinea pigs and chinchillas are a bit bigger and are gentle pets, but they have special dietary needs and their teeth continuously grow.

Gerbils are unlikely to bite, if handled gently. They have few health problems and are the cleanest of all the commonly kept pet rodents.

If you are more interested in observing your pet and don't have as much time, a gerbil, hamster, or mouse is an option as they are happy living in their cage.

"If you want a socially active pet that needs lots of attention and activity, a rat, chinchilla, or guinea pig is a great pet," said Hoppes. "Rats are so social that they should not be housed alone. If you are a night owl, then hamsters may be best since they tend to sleep all day and run in their wheel all night.

One important aspect of keeping a pet rodent is that their cage needs to be cleaned one to two times a week to keep ammonia levels down. Also, keeping the cage clean

will help decrease the incidence of a respiratory disease."Rodents are animals and therefore require care," said

Hoppes. "All pet rodents need a clean large cage, chew toys, ladders, plastic or PVC pipe, and daily interaction. Beddings such as paper, aspen, or walnut shavings are best, while corncob, pine, and cedar shavings should be avoided."

Rodents need fresh water and food constantly. Guinea pigs and chinchillas have a special need for timothy hay since they have continuously growing cheek teeth. This hay helps keep the teeth from overgrowing. Additionally, guinea pigs need vitamin C daily. All rodents can have a small amount of fruits and vegetables for treats.

Chinchillas also need daily dust baths, and they and guinea pigs are very sensitive to heat and humidity. Both are susceptible to heatstroke in temperatures as low as 80-85 degrees, especially if the humidity is higher than 40 percent.

"Pet rodents do not need vaccinations," said Hoppes. "There are few diseases to be concerned with, and while salmonella infection has been documented, it is rare. Rat bite fever, caused by a bacterial infection, may occur after a rat bite. This can be prevented by immediately disinfecting any bite wound from a rat."

While diseases are uncommon in rodents, rats are prone to mammary tumors and hamsters often have diar-rhea (wet tail). Many rodents are also prone to respira-tory disease.

It is important to keep pet rats away from wild ones and to wash your hands after handling any small mam-mal. Guinea pigs and chinchillas are susceptible to ring worm so any hair loss or patchy areas on the skin should be seen by a veterinarian for treatment immediately.

The life span of pet rodents varies. Mice and hamsters generally live one to two years, rats two to three years, gerbils three to fi ve years, guinea pigs fi ve to seven years, and chinchillas live eight to 12 years or longer.

"Small rodents should not be pets for small children," said Hoppes. "Children less than 10 years old should be supervised closely when handling small rodents. The care and monitoring of any pet is ultimately the parent's responsibility."

CNHI News Services

Bringing home your fi rst rodent

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the Web at vetmed.tamu.edu/pettalk.


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Most adults will have to experience the death of their parents one day. During the painful mourning pro-

cess, many of us will wonder how we will cope without their love. The truth is, their love will never fade; it is eternally carved into our hearts. All their gestures of affection and moments of support will remain with us for the rest of our lives. Like the afternoon Dad taught you how to throw a baseball, the day Mom comforted you after you had skinned your knee... from your youngest years to your adult life, all these pre-cious moments will be with you always. These precious memories will be great a source of comfort as you grieve your loss.

Even if your father has passed away, you can still continue to honor him on Father’s Day. You can take time on this special occasion to remem-ber all the good times you shared together and

everything he taught you. Who you are today is a refl ection of your relationship with your par-ents. Though he may be gone, he still continues to support you in becoming all that you can be.

There is no one single way to celebrate Father’s Day. Those who are lucky enough to still have their fathers in their lives should take advantage of this special occasion to spend time with them. Fathers aren’t always expressive with their emotions, but Father’s Day is the one day that lets everyone shout at the top of their lungs and say, “Dad, you’re the greatest and I love you!” Even if your father is the type of guy who shrugs off those kinds of comments, keep in mind that he just might be walking away to hide the tears of love that are welling up. Nothing is certain in life, so never miss an opportunity to tell those around you just how much you love them, especially Dad.

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It's time to start planning for Father's Day. It will take a bit of inspiration and a lot of perspiration, but you just might be able to fi nd

a gift he'll like.If you're going to fi nd the right gift, it's time to

get to work. Make up whatever excuse you need to, but fi nd a way to get him to go to the mall with you. If you have to, tell him there are Coppertone beach models looking for volunteer suntan appliers. Once you're there, walk around. Make a mental note of everything he points out, whether it's a book, a work tool or a new golf club. At the slightest positive comment, add the item to your list of possible gifts. Don't ask why he thinks that joke mug is funny; just write it down on the list!

Remember, the goal is to treat Dad to a Father's Day he'll always remember. Don't just wrap the gift in newspaper and think that's that. It's Dad's special day of honor, not 10 minutes of honor! If you're

going to celebrate, do it right. Start in the morning with a surprise visit and a special meal with the family. Try to serve him food he actually likes to eat. If he's a steak and potatoes kind of guy, stay away from the veggie wraps and carrot juice. If you have lots of relatives living nearby and Dad enjoys spending time with them, invite them over for a spe-cial party in which all the Dads are guests of honor. This idea also lends itself well to lots of funny Dad-related games and stories. Keep in mind that by this point, a barbecue is almost mandatory.

Just when Dad thinks he can't have any more fun in a single day, shift gears and help him get in touch with his softer side. Bring out the old photos and home videos. He'll laugh, he'll cry (well, maybe not cry, but he'll probably tear up a bit). And voilà! You've just fi nished giving Dad the most incredible Father's Day he has ever had! And one last thing: Don't forget to say, "I love you, Dad!"

For many people, fathers are a great source of inspiration. In their own way, fathers encourage us to become better people and reach our full

potential. Even if you don’t always see eye-to-eye on certain subjects with your father, deep down inside you probably know that he only wants what’s best for you. On June 16th, which is Father’s Day, take time to reach out to your Dad and tell him that you appreciate all the love and support he has given you.

After all, it’s not easy being a father. The traditional role of fatherhood has changed over the years, shifting from a fi gure of authority to an affectionate and protec-tive parent. The way many men are fathers today is much different from how their fathers used to be, so they don’t

always have an appropriate example to follow. Many men just follow their instincts and do what they think is right. That’s why it’s important to celebrate a special day in their honor: It gives us a chance to say, “Dad, you may not be perfect, but you’re doing a great job!”

The third Sunday of June belongs to Dad, which is very appropriate because at this time of year we’re sur-rounded by the sun’s warmth, just like we are surrounded by Dad’s love. Fathers are irreplaceable, so cherish him all year long-not just on June 15th. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do something extra special for Dad on Father’s Day; he’s worked hard and deserves to be lavished with gifts! Just remember that your love will always be his favorite gift.

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JUNE 14

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JUNE 15

Buddy and Beyond with Johnny RogersFrom Chicago to Weatherford, Texas, from New York to London, Las Vegas and Branson! Johnny Rogers performs a show that has thrilled audiences across the globe. Having passion for music is one thing but having the God-given talent to perform the world’s fi nest tribute to music legends is another. Johnny is blessed with both and lives to share this music with audiences world wide. His show is perfect for all ages. His BUDDY AND BEYOND SHOW features the music of the one and only Buddy Holly as well as many other Rock N Roll artists such as Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and many others. Reserved seat tickets are VIP $25. General Reserved Seats $20, and Groups of 20+ are $18 each. Theater is Handicap accessible throughout. Contact: (817)341-1000 www.texasoprytheater.com e-mail: [email protected]

JUNE 20

Quilter’s Guild of Parker County• The Quilter’s Guild of Parker County will host Sandy Klop, of Walnut Creek, Calif., who will present “The American Jane Story” during the regular monthly meeting held at the Grace First Presbyterian Church, 606 Mockingbird Lane. • Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. • There will be a $5 fee for all non-members for this program. For more information go to www.quiltersguildofparkercounty.org or phone president Kathleen Poznick at 817-690-9024.

JUNE 22

Parker County Live• DW Productions announces the next Parker County Live show is Saturday, June 22, from 3-5 p.m., at the Texas Opry Theater.• This unique show will feature two genres of Christian music – blues and southern gospel.• The show will feature The Websters, the Parker County Live Band as well as the “PCL Ladies Trio.” The special feature for the afternoon will be Cadillac Johnson & The Revelators.• All seating is general admission, and tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors 60 years old and up. Tickets may be purchased online by going to www.parkercountylive.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (at no extra cost).• The Texas Opry theater is located at 315 York Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086. For information about the theater, reach them by phone at 817-341-1000.

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JUNE 23-26

LaJunta Baptist Church• LaJunta Baptist Church in Springtown will be holding a four-day VBS on June 23-26.• The VBS will be held in Central Park in Azle.• Times are 6-8 p.m., except Sunday, which will start at 5 p.m.

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July 1

Theatre Summer Kids CampCome and enjoy 2 weeks of theatre at Theatre Off the Square! The fun-fi lled weeks include:1. Classes in scene work, set design, musical theatre, costuming, creative dramatics, and improvisational skills.2. Be a part of Charlotte’s Web3. A cast T-Shirt

4. A snack everyday at the camp5. A framed picture of the entire cast of Charlotte’s WebThe camp and performances will be held at Theatre Off the Square. Grades 3-12, $250 per student. Registration deadline is June 1st. Late registration fee is $25.00 at the door. Day Camp is 9 am to 5 pm on these dates: July 1-6 (no July 4th) and July 8-12. Show dates: July 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm. July 14 at 2 pm. July 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm and July 21st at 2 pm Contact Cynthia at: [email protected]

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By Dave Lobeck | CNHI News Service

Judi from the United States:I have an old charcoal grill that I love to use (about 45 years old). The food is grilled

to perfection. However, it is falling apart, my husband has fi xed it a few times and the worse thing to happen is he bought me a new charcoal grill and I HATE it. I don’t know how to use it. It is a little larger than my old grill (yes, I still have the old grill) and it gets really hot. I use the same amount of coals and lower the coals so they are 7-8 inches under the food. Any ideas to make this new grill work?

Or should I throw it out someplace and tell my husband it got stolen? Really, help. The food just does not taste as good. Thank you! Judi

Dave: Judi, I am impressed! At the risk of sounding a bit chauvinistic, it is great to chat with a female grilling enthusiast. Best I can say is that practice makes perfect. When I buy a new charcoal grill I tend to stick with Weber kettle, so the cooking times and processes do not change. Try reducing the charcoals and just keep practicing until you fi gure out the “ins and outs” of your new unit.

I have an area on my website where visitors can email me questions about grilling techniques, specifi c recipes, equipment recommenda-tions, etc. I thought once a month or so I would share some of the

questions with you.I answer every question via email, so feel free to write in.Before starting, let me be the fi rst to wish you “Happy Grilling

Month!” That's right. All this month we celebrate grilling. Let's get started:

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Dave: These types of questions are tricky to answer. There are so many variables it makes it impossible to answer properly. I do feel smoked meat can last a little longer, but Tuesday till the weekend is pushing the envelope in my opinion. I would freeze. I would encourage you to check out www.FoodSafety.gov.

Dave Lobeck is a barbecue chef from Sellersburg, Ind., who writes a column for CNHI News Service. Visit his website at www.BBQ-My-Way.com.

From Robin in Canada:

David from the United States

I’m seeking some BBQ advice after fi nding myself at one dead end after another. I grew up in the southern U.S., so I have a lot of fond memories of real barbecue and I’m looking to recreate that fl avor.

The catch? I went (and still am) vegan in my early 20s and now live up north in a place where microwavable hot dogs count as “bbq food.”

There are plenty of websites out there for vegan-friendly burgers and other grilled food, but I’d love to fi gure out a way to go a step further and get something closer to the fl avor of traditional barbecue. I’ve asked a few people for advice, and as soon as the words “vegan” and “BBQ” leave my mouth I tend to get laughed right out of town. Now, like them, you might think I’m silly or barking up a tree that doesn’t even exist ... and that’s OK. Because to me, it’s just one more cooking challenge and one that I wholeheartedly plan to conquer.

Do you have any ideas how I might be able to accomplish this? Is there a particular style of barbecue that might lend itself better to my heinous experiments?

Sincerely,“Someone who really wants to put on her apron and go to fl avor town”

Dave: Robin, I appreciate your tenacity. I have a friend who is also vegan, and occasionally I make BBQ for an organization we are both part of. Last time I brought him homemade humus with a little cumin. He enjoyed it, but I certainly want to take it bit further, so your question is timely.

When people say they love the fl avor of BBQ and grilling, I think they are referring to the fl avor and texture imparted on the food via wood charcoal and the charring from the grilling. Personally, I do a lot of vegetables on the grill using indirect heat with hickory then stir frying over the coals to impart some of the texture. I have a large grilling pan with holes in it for this.

Also, large Portobello mushroom caps on the grill are great as burgers, and I plan on working with grilled tofu to replace grilled pork, beef and chicken. I’ll keep you in the loop on how that goes. For a pulled pork sandwich, I am at a lost as to a suitable replacement. Can you be vegan 360 days a year leaving fi ve for a pulled pork sandwich? (Just kidding, kind of.)

I am smoking brisket and ribs on Tuesday, but not serving them until that Saturday. Is it OK to just refrigerate it until then, or is it best to freeze it for that short time period?

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If you're just getting started in craft beer, spring and sum-mer seasonals are the best beers for you to try. Most of the time with these seasonal, you get a lot of Pilsners, Kolsh, Hefeweizen and “session” or what I'd like to call really easy drinking, “non-aggressive” beer.

North Coast Brewing Company is a brewery in Fort Bragg, California. North Coast Scrimshaw, a Pilsner beer, is one of their core brands. While you don't have to wait until spring or summer to enjoy it, man is it great for this time of year! Scrimshaw has a subtle hop character; a crisp, clean palate, a dry fi nish and is ony 4.7 percent ABV. I was found guilty for the murder of multiple cases of this stuff by the pool last summer. It's also great because it's a lot like the American pilsners we grew up on but it doesn't have the fl avor fi ltered out. You can really taste the ingredients used in making it.

Blondes, which are a less hoppy form of pale ale, are also one of my favorites for this time of year. A couple of my favorite blondes are Bombshell and Bikini. Bombshell Blonde – a rich, creamy golden colored ale from Southern Star Brewery in Conroe, Texas – is fermented at a cool temperature to give a clean fi nish. Bikini Blonde from Maui Brewing Co. is a Munich Helles Lager, brewed with fl oral, Pilsner and Munich malts, which also happens to be my brother-in-law's absolute favorite.

Witbier, Hefeweizens and Farmhouse are wheat and are usually on the sweeter side with almost no bitterness. When I fi rst started really getting into craft beer, these styles were my favorite because I was transitioning from beer to good beer and was not quite ready for strong black coffee fl avors you get out of stouts, or the overbearing bitterness you get from IPAs. As in everything that I love when I fi rst discover it, I over did it. For the longest time, I was really burnt out on this style until I found out how amazing they are when pairing them with Muenster cheese. Now I can't drink them

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without a massive block of the stuff, which is great for stretching the belly.

Jester King from Austin, Texas, specializes in Farmhouse Ales and puts out a really unique and great product. One of my favorites from them is a very low alcohol content table beer called Le Petit Prince. Throughout Northern Europe, light-bodied, well-hopped, low alcohol, table beers were often the beverage of choice with all meals at times and in places where the water wasn't always safe to drink. This one comes in with a whopping ABV of 2.90 percent and is great when you want a beer that not only is delicious but is also so refreshing when working in the yard.

Pale Ale and IPAs are fantastic for throwing back on a hot sum-mer day. These beers tend to be hoppy and grassy. When I fi rst started drinking craft beer, I most defi nitely did not like either one of these styles. The more I drank them, the more my taste buds ac-climated to them and now … love! Pale ales tend to be hoppy but have a great malty backbone to balance the hoppiness of the beer so you don't get kicked in the face with bitterness. It also depends on the variety of hops used in the beer that defi nes how hoppy it will be. My favorite pale ale is Death Valley Pale Ale from Indian Wells Brewing Company. This is a less hoppy version of a pale ale that has a lot of caramel malt that, to me, almost tastes like Rolos. Give me a beer that tastes like my favorite candy and I'm in!

IPA stands for India Pale Ale. It's been said that this style of beer, “India Pale Ale”, got its name from England packing extra hops into pale ales during the late 1700s and early 1800s. England held a large colonial presence in India. The English soldiers had developed a huge appetite for beer and the thick heavy porters that were popular in that day weren't cutting it in India's hot climate. During the long voyage from England to India, the beer would go bad so they packed the beer with extra hops to make the beer keep longer. The soldiers became very accustomed to the bitterness of this beer and demanded it when they returned to England. My favorite is Founders All Day IPA. This brewery, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has most recently made its way to Texas and

everything I've tried from them has been absolutely amazing. Most IPAs are pretty high in alcohol content and is usually part of what gives this beer its big, bold fl avor. This one is 4.2 percent ABV and has every bit as much fl avor as all of the other ones out there. It's great for summer because you can literally drink it all day.

With the popularity of craft beer and the recent explosion of craft breweries all over the states, there are a lot of summer brews to choose from. Get on these breweries' web sites and they will have their core brands and their seasonals. You can fi nd out when the ones you want to try will be released.

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What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence – involuntary leakage of urine – is more

common than one may think. There are different types of incon-tinence defi ned by medical sciences through basic and clinical research:

• Stress incontinence – leakage on effort, coughing, activities.• Urge incontinence – leakage associated with an urge to urinate,

but not related to exertion or activity; causes one to go to the bath-room often.

• Mixed incontinence – leakage with urge and exertion. • Functional Incontinence – leakage resulting from cognitive

dysfunction, dementia, physical impairment(s).

Patterns, causes and risk factors of incontinence

Patterns• A large number of epidemiologic studies show prevalence

(present status) of incontinence in the population for adults at 30 percent to 45 percent. Prevalence of incontinence increases in women above the age of 50 years to 50 percent or above.

• Middle-aged women present with stress incontinence more of-ten, while older women suffer with mixed incontinence with more frequency.

• Among the elderly and residents of long-term care facilities, the prevalence of incontinence is as high as 70 percent.

• Caucasian women who have given birth have a higher in-cidence of stress incontinence compared to Black or Hispanic women. This is identifi ed to a genetic factor for Caucasian women who present to doctors more often with stress incontinence or mixed incontinence in the adult-age group.

• The prevalence of urinary incontinence, urge incontinence being most common, is estimated at 10 to 12 percent in the adult male population.

Causes/risk factors• Urinary tract infections - can be diagnosed with a urinalysis.• Vaginal atrophy (thinning, drying and infl ammation) – atrophic

changes in the vaginal area in post-menopausal women.• Parity – increased number of deliveries. • Alcohol, caffeine intake – excesses of caffeine and/or alcohol.• Age – older age promotes high incidence (new occurrence)

because of neurologic and muscular changes that are part of the aging process.

• Hysterectomy – after hysterectomy, changes in the support systems of the female pelvic anatomy

Prostate conditions – whether cancer or benign (now with robotic surgery being performed often, the incidence of stress incontinence has risen sharply for males who have had prostate cancer surgery.)

Obesity • Smoking – because of increased abdominal pressure secondary

to chronic cough.• Neurological and stroke conditions – diseases that affect the

brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves; back surgeries.

Preventive measuresMen and women are encouraged to lose weight, cease smoking

and do pelvic and physical exercises to reduce the risk of inconti-nence. Scheduled voiding, electrical stimulation of pelvic muscles and prevention of urinary tract infections are often used as preven-tive measures by medical providers.

TreatmentsAs common as urinary incontinence is, many who suffer with it

are embarrassed to seek care. It is up to the patient to express their condition of incontinence and willingness for correction to their provider, and then the provider can guide them in the right direc-tion.

Protective undergarmentsMany women and men resort to pads and diapers as an easy

way to suppress their incontinence. According to Commodity Online, “The adult diaper industry is a growth sector and will grow exponentially,” in the coming years as people are living longer (Ramkumar, 2012). It is estimated that adult Americans consume $20 billion worth of protective garments to manage incontinence – twice as much as required by babies who typically only use diapers for 18 to 24 months.

MedicationMedical providers may use medications that relax the bladder

and improve bladder sphincter tone. Medications like Detrol, Vesi-care and Toviaz have become common names in the media, well known to consumers, and may benefi t patients who have urge in-continence. Overall, 50 percent of patients with urge incontinence and/or mixed incontinence will benefi t with medical treatment; however, the other 50 percent will not be satisfi ed with the results.

Specialist’s role in managing incontinenceWhen conservative treatment by the patient or primary care pro-

vider fails, then a specialist, such as a Board-Certifi ed Urologist, can offer new and advanced options to cure urinary incontinence, and offer hope to patients who can be very frustrated with their lifestyle.

Sling proceduresThrough research and advancement of technologies, new surgical

techniques have been developed and offer good success rates for

Urinary Incontinence in Adults in North America


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patients with stress incontinence – both male and female. Sling procedures that support the urinary sphincter using minimally invasive surgeries have gained popularity. The latest technologies for sling procedures that use very thin and lightweight slings, offer more than 80 percent success rate and have no inci-dence of erosion into the urinary tract, unlike the old kind of sling tapes.

Surgical procedures for the sling are performed on an outpatient basis, and patients can return to early ambulation and activities within a week. Men who develop stress incontinence after prostate surgery now have the opportunity to have the sling procedure done, and it is done on an outpatient basis as well. When stress incontinence becomes untreatable using conventional therapies, then an artifi cial urinary sphincter can be placed for both men and women.

Managing urge incontinenceWhen urge incontinence fails to respond to bladder exercises and medical

treatment, it can affect the quality of life negatively, leading to the use of protective undergarments which can then lead to social isola-tion, depression, and sexual deprivation. Patients now have hope with nerve modulation treatments using electrical stimulation to the bladder nerves. An InterStim test is conducted in which a surgeon uses small electrodes introduced through the skin to touch the bladder nerves. The patient uses these electrodes to stimulate nerve function using an external battery. If the test has good results, then a long-term electrode can be lodged to the bladder nerve. It is attached to a small battery in a pocket under the skin. This unit modulates the bladder frequency and urgency, and makes a patient’s lifestyle pleasant and restores normalcy of daily life to a patient’s satisfaction.

ConclusionUrinary incontinence is a very common condition in the adult American population. Incontinence can lead to a poor quality of life,

restriction of physical activities, depression and loss of confi dence in life. Now, the new research, knowledge, surgical skills, and medical advancements offer hope and a better lifestyle to those who face a life with urinary incontinence.

Dr. Deshmukh is an independent member of the medical staff at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. He is a board-certifi ed urologist. Dr. Deshmukh has a special inter-est in evaluating and treating urinary incontinence. He keeps updated on new technologies and treatments to better serve his patients.


The Air Evac Lifeteam medical helicopter, based in Mineral Wells, makes a landing at the Parker Coun-ty Relay for Life event May 18 at Roos Stadium. People attending the event had a chance to look inside and talk to the pilots and medics.

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The annual Parker County Relay for Life event was Saturday, May 18, at Roos Stadium in Weatherford. This year the 12-hour fundraising event began at noon and went till midnight. While fi nal numbers were not avail-

able in time to make this publication, event offi cials said before the event 42 teams and 370 people signed up to participate and had raised more than $65,000 before the event’s fi rst lap.

It was a warm day on the Roos Stadium football fi eld. Most, if not all, the Parker County Relay for Life teams took occasional cover and breaks from the sun and hu-midity under tents lining the stadium track.

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Kerry Tate, far left, of Tate’s Total Training in Weatherford, along with several from his training facility, lead stretches and exercis-es at the start of the Parker County Relay for Life event at Roos Stadium on May 18.

Members of the Parker County Relay for Life team Hearts With Sole make the event’s fi rst lap around the Roos Stadium track.

Pictured is part of a large group of Walmart employees who formed a large team to raise monies in support of the Parker County Relay for Life event on May 18.


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Members of the “What Would Don Do” team from Jerry’s dealership walk and take part in Members of the “What Would Don Do” team from Jerry’s dealership walk and take part in the Parker County Relay for Life event. They were there to raise money and awareness for the Parker County Relay for Life event. They were there to raise money and awareness for cancer cures and and research for Jerry’s president Don Allen, a cancer survivor.cancer cures and and research for Jerry’s president Don Allen, a cancer survivor.

Amateur boxer Justice Love, right, of Granbury, spars with his father, Tony,

during a demonstration at the May 18 Parker County Relay for Life event at Roos Stadium. Justice Love claims as

many as eight Golden Gloves titles.

Maria Mapps delivers some kicks during a kick boxing demonstration, part of the day’s festivities at the Parker County Relay for Life event May 18 at Roos Stadium.


Members of the “What Would Don Do” team from Jerry’s dealership walk and take part in n the Parker County Relay for Life event. They were there to raise money and awareness for r cancer cures and and research for Jerry’s president Don Allen, a cancer survivor.

These ladies have fun with warm-up stretches before the start of the Parker County Relay for Life event at Roos Sta-dium on May 18.

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