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I 6A Hood County NewsThursday, June 17, 2004 Volunteer Network M4M Obituaries Honoring departed friends I 81 7-2f 9-7700 arrilwrtonw 1 needing volunteers Shell ATTY-CPA. 33 yrs Exp. (817) 326-4635 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION BY APPT. For Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, Probate, Guardianship, Divorce, Child Custody-Support, Adoptions, Paternity, Incorporations, LLCs, Business Law, Collections, Real Estate, Civil Litigation. 2305 Hwy 377 E.

Granbury Stephenville. Not certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization. FREE Exam (one time ray fee $78) Vernon Wiggins, Beverly Frazier, Patsy Wagner, Linda Lassiter, Randy Goss, Terry Goss, Rickey Goss, Kenny Richardson; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Martin's Funeral Home of Granbury handled the arrangements. Alma Lee Hollingsworth Loe Funeral services for Alma Lee Hollingsworth Loe, 92, of Granbury will be at 10 a.m.

today (Thursday, June 1 7, 2004) at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. Burial will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. The homemaker died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, in Ennis. She was born Sept. 12, 191 1, in Corsicana arid was a Granbury resident for 12 years.

Survivors are daughter, Jeanice Childers of Normangee; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ethel Blanche Patton Memorial services for Ethel Blanche Patton, 95, of Glen Rose, mother to Desmond Zacca of Granbury, were held Tuesday, June 15, 2004, in Cleburne The homemaker died Monday, June 14, 2004, in Glen Rose. She was born Dec. 14, 1909, in Jamaica British West Indies to Altamont and Celeste Auld Abrahms. Her husband, Nesip Zacca preceded her in death.

Other survivors are a daughter and two grandchildren. Bruce Baird, DDS, FAGD Jackson A Bean, DDS Oral Surgeons on Staff: John Stella, DDS Michael Warner, PhD, DDS Michael Zide, DMD 1309 Paluxy Road (817) 573-3761 Edith Toots' Barlow Whiteley Memorial services for Edith "Toots" Barlow Whiteley, 80, of Earth, formerly of Granbury, were held Wednesday, June 1 6, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Earth. Mrs. Whiteley died Sunday, June 13, 2004, in Olton. She was born June 3, 1924, inTampico.

She lived in Granbury from 1974 to 2002 and was a volunteer at People Helping People. She married Lewis Elvin Barlow Nov. 23, 1940, in Clovis, N.M. He preceded her in death May 1, 1967. She later married William Foy Whiteley Oct.

27, 1973, in Weatherford. He preceded her in death Aug. 25, 2002. Numerous brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors are two sons, Darrell Barlow and Tommy Barlow of Lubbock; a daughter, Barbara Nance of Sherman; a stepson, Jerry Whiteley of Fort Worth; a stepdaughter, Glenda Kay Westbrook of Granbury; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Etta Jane Goss Funeral services for Etta Jane Goss, 74, of Granbury were held Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Holly Hills Mausoleum Chapel. The beautician died Sunday, June 13, 2004, in Granbury. She was born Dec. 7, 1 929, to Delbert and Myrtle Hartsel Patton. Survivors are her children, plantation Id -im Local organizations Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department BThe Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers.

We are looking for men and women of all ages and abilities who would be interested in volunteering their time to serve the community. No experience is necessary and training is available. Call (817) 573-8908 or (817)296-1001. Hospice BThe Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas needs volunteers in Hood County to help residents in local nursing and assisted living facilities. After training, volunteers are Texas Department on Aging, certified volunteer ombudsmen.

Volunteer ombudsmen provide education and information to families, advocate and help resolve complaints for (or on behalf of) residents and observe activity in the facility. No previous experience is required. A free 36-hour training course is provided and volunteers determine their own hours. If you have 2-3 hours per week to make a difference in someone's life, please call Lisa at 1 (800) 272-3921, ext. 1172 or e-mail pborgfeldtaol.com BUniversal Hospice is looking for volunteers to share a little bit of their time helping terminally ill patients and their families who live in Hood County.

You might, for example, read to or visit with the patient, help with fall gardening, run errands. Non-patient related volunteering is also available. Training is provided in Granbury. Please call Raye Rush or Margaret Brady at (817) 451-1401 or metro (817) 429-4449 for information. BHearts, hands and talents to good purpose.

Visiting, homemaking, caregiver break, music, spiritual care, vigil, pet visits, crafts and more. Provide practical support and good cheer to hospice patients and families. Training at your convenience. Call Debbie Afzali, Lion Hospice, at metro (817) 268-1972, ext. 229 or metro (817) 267-7589.

BVITAS Hospice Care is looking for compassionate volunteers to give some of their time to helping terminally ill patients and their families. Upcoming orientation classes prepare volunteers to visit private homes or nursing homes to provide respite for caregivers, offer companionship for the patient, run errands and help in other small ways. Assignments are made according to the volunteer's location preference. Work and family schedules also are accomodated. For more information or to make a reservation to attend an orientation class, call Kathy Campbell at (817) 870-7000 or 1-800-953-5855.

BCastle Peak Hospice needs volunteers to give caregivers breaks and for transitional vigil, office, handyman, homemaker, craft maker and more. Assignments available in Granbury and Hood County. For more informa- Granbury I.S.D. Will be offering a Drivers Education class starting June 21st. Danny B.

Jones will be the instructor. The class is scheduled to begin at 4: 15 p.m. at Granbury High School in room 5-113. Registraion is being taken at the GISD Community Education Office. Please call Tammy Spears at the Community Education office for more information.

817-408-4083. We are limited to 36 students per class. Students must be 15 years old before the class ends in order to take drivers education and the complete course takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Registration forms are available at the Main Office of Granbury High School, Granbury Middle School, Acton Middle School, and The GISD Community Education Office. Registration forms are to be filled out by parentlegal guardian and the student then returned to the Community Education office with $225.00.

The GISD Community Education Office is located at 600 W. Pearl Street. tion, call the volunteer coordinator at 1-800-318-4535. BSeveral volunteers are needed to advocate for residents in area nursing and assisted living facilities in Granbury. The Texas Ombudsman Program is a program of the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas.

No previous experience is required. Hours are flexible and determined by volunteer. Free 36-hour training course provided. If you have two hours per week to make a difference in someone's life, please call Lisa at 1-800-272-3921, ext. 1172 or e-mail pborgfeldtaol.com Girl Scouts BFemale volunteers needed for their Get REAL program to help girls develop social skills.

Serve as a role model for these youngsters. For more information, call Diane Davis at (817) 737-7272. Committee on Aging BNeeds volunteers to deliver Meals-On-Wheels to the homebound Monday through Friday for one to two hours. Drivers must have valid driver's license, auto insurance and be less than 75 years old. For more information, call Nelda at (817) 573-5533.

American Cancer Society BNeeds volunteers to drive patients to medical appointments. Volunteers could be reimbursed for mileage. For more information, call Kim-berly Redding, ACS field representative, at (81 7) 573-1 639; fax (81 7) 737-9977; or e-mail kimberlyredding cancer.org Granbury Care Center BNeed volunteers to give manicures andor help with bingo games. For more information, call Connie James at (817) 573-3726. Victim Assistance BMission Granbury needs volunteers for its 24-hour hotline and victim assistance program.

Volunteers serve a minimum of four hours a week. For additional information, call the Resource Center at (817) 579-6866. Habitat for Humanity BHabitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build homes Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Construction is at Rancho Brazos.

For more information, call (817)573-8480. 509 West if on the lake Granhr WILEY FUNERAL HOME "Home owned and operated" GRANBURY 817-573-3000 Cards of Thanks 600 W. Pearl St. Granbury 817-408-4083 fn4i ttl 817-573-8846 Toll Free 1-800-422-2402 1451 E. Pearl St.

Granbury Memoriams and GRANBURY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT are $5 for the first 25 words, wk 25 cents for each aaaitionai wora. tor picture, add $10. Call 57 3-7066 for more information. (in mm "JONES HEARING CENTER REALLY 'GETS INTO1 HELPING YOU HEAR 279 8866 4j jf Fs 1 invite you to take advantage of these free hearing consultations. Our office is located at 509 W.

Pearl in Granbury. Call for your no-obligation appointment: 817-279-8866. Pearl in Granbury 81 7 will pinpoint your problem. We will explain some of the causes of hearing loss and diagrams of how the ear works will be available. Come in for your free hearing check up.

Our professional experience assures you of personal understanding and expert help with a most important problem hearing impairment. We carry a variety of hearing aids with prices starting as low as $499. Repair service and cleaning are available for your present hearing aid, no matter what brand or where you bought it. We Everyone should have their hearing checked at least once a year. If you have a hearing problem of any kind, you owe it to yourself to have a hearing check up to determine what can be done to help you.

These check ups are free, and will only take about 20 minutes of your time. We can also look into your ear with our ear camera. Your hearing difficulty may just be wax. You'll see what we see! For more than 50 years, Jones Hearing Centers have been helping those who are hard of hearing. Use of the latest electronic equipment am citWA am a $IO OFF with purchase of two regularly Amanda Smith, certified clinical audiologist with 15 years of experience.

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