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Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 7

Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 7

Publication:
Hood County Newsi
Location:
Granbury, Texas
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Page:
7
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1 SundayFebruary 27, 1977 Hood County News Page 7 1 5SSSS8BSSSSSSS Lotto EBHMB fessssssssssssssssssssssssss Sk nhmI Lmvn Garden Bool4. Sabs ad Service Cattle Eat What They Need Tor8alance Feed Intake. Cerfcf" fl77- 573-1251 milt tttf if Gruitty Time To Kill Weeds Food Your Lawn With Forti-lomo Wood Food Specials For Use On St. Augustine Bermuda Spreader for Use. Fruit Trees Reg.

927s to $59S NOW I Black Whit, 1 Buk Packaged Garden Seeds CARL BRITE LIQUID FEED I 7 320 W. Pearl 573-9621 $9300 13 Off SPAS'CO LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES 4 ACE Pecan Trees Reg. 595 to 129B 573-3243 377 Plaza 573-2248 ssssss iSSSSSSSSSS A GDEAT GIFT IDEA! i i HOW TO BUY A HOME spoYiMn on msimss HOKY is sweeping the nation! JTk lightest, smallest i ktioivacsi.and moxt Group of Children Outdoors I law mil I mwaavj'- fuss. CUANS (TAHW ANO WMlt fficin floor ond carpet ivtipir over mod. It scoops up ptt hoir, sand, of fne Peppermint House, a Day Care Center I Located on 827 17.

Pearl. thraad, food crumbs, dust, almost onylfiinj from a low' rom a 2 tile compact I shag carpot or hon lord floor. Mon-tltcrric and weighs only lbs. Nothing boats tht HOKY for fast, eoty cleaning. Exdasrvely At I I I UNOE LOW FUWMruRt The Changing Scene rof a let Janit Jones, REALTORS 09 Hit ianie ones, REALTORS I Peppermint Children Admire Teachers i 373-9292 118 EASTPEARL 573a063 Hf 377 Si Rig PGppGrmtoHHouco For most human beings, it would take nerves of steel and patience of a catfish fisherman.

For Barbara Gibson, keeping between SO to 60 children each day for five days a week is a way of life. And she loves it. Good duels It is better to spend what Is left after to save what is left after Open y'orir savings Account at StephenvIIIe I Savings Loan today. Confer GJLANSURY OFFICE STEPHENVILLE A kids of her own, Barbara says, "I have a good bunch of kids and we know each one of their individual needs. I treat all of the kids how I would want my own kids treated," she said.

In the Beppermint House there is a Day-Care Center for children from two to 12 years of age Monday through Friday. The Pre-School ages is three through five. The three year olds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 to 11:15 in the morning. Ages four and five meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same time. Activities for the youngsters include arts and crafts, stories, songs, fing-er painting and plenty of outdoor play, when weather permits.

This summer, Barbara is Open 7 a.n. to 6 p.n. 1 ages 2-12 Pre-schccl agss 3, 4 5 ASSOCIATION GftANHIftV, TEXAS 7404S Radio Elouse 377 Plaza Shopping Center i 573-3552 827 W. Pearl 573-2456 702 17 Pearl Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m, i 6DaysAWeeh uumu 5V Originally from Mississippi, Barbara took over the Peppermint House from an older couple in 1975, where she began with an average of 20 children each day.

Now the Peppermint House has tripled with the number of kids. Still talking with a slight Southern accent, Barbara exclaimed, "No, my job is not really that difficult, This is what I've always done, to take care of kids." Barbara has tremendous praise for her staff saying, "Well, really 1. have the best staff that anyone could ever. ask for. Her staffs members include full time workers Mrs.

Louke, a retired first grade school teacher from West Texas, where She held classes in her home for 16 years and Carolyn Boykin, a young lady who the children lovingly admire. A senior at Granbury High School, Sharon Curlee helps with the youngsters in the afternoons. Mrs. Brooks and Helen Allen fill in on occasions. Working sometimes to 10 hours a day and having four planning field trips for the children, an activity they Coming in March Beautiful Baby and ffufe fffcf ffonfesf -t- ji i tiji I f.t-m&'" IK 1 I did not have- last year.

Barbara also stated, "We hye plans for future development in the Peppermint If you could talk with any of the kids at the Peppermint House, each one would say they love and their teachers very much. When one little girl four years of age was asked why she liked her teachers that much she said, 'Cause I can go to them. I go to them especially when 1 need to go to the AllCO LiidS a onlpem permanent and hairstyle created by Gayle Safffe. Hair fashions Unlimited Mtn Ik I UASll phOTO 573-3636 419 W. Bridge Granbury Peppermint House Instructor Carolyn, Sharon, Mrs, louke and Barbara I W.

risn OoenMondavthruSat. Tues. night is men's night 9 9-197 luea. night I men's night 6-10 1 fcljerrijeroeHrrri TTTTTTTTTTTTTTYl Something New at- To laeJCa nJ Jnc. The Doyle Agency YOUR FULL LINE INSURANCE STORE II I When you care enough to have the very host tmmmmmmmwBwim Capreljl Nrp tj CiBacrtlsl if Everett Nooks Ford Introducing Red Carpet Lease Plan All New Cars Light Trucks For Further Information Contact Carolyn Redding 573-1 111.

We also can rent you a car or truck by the day. fvereff Hooks Ford "Vie Try Harder" Hwy. 377 f. Granbury 573-1 1 1 1 Mobil Homos Boats Commorcial Lifo Granbury Decorative I i i-i 5.B": Center 573-2524 0rt Ijisj tisrfes Pile Driving-Boat Docks Ufts-flshing piers-marlnaa-plpe 9377 Plaza Dial 573-1161 Jim Hewlett tf..

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