Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium supplement as well as 70 mg of Fosamax to be taken once a week.
Kittens and cats, whether they live indoors or outdoors, can be exposed to diseases caused by viruses or bacteria. Vaccinations help protect our feline friends by preventing the spread of these diseases and boosting their body’s defense against potentially fatal illnesses.
Wed., March 29 Wine down Wednesday, 12- 9 p.m., downtown Denison wineries Jazzercise, 5:30 p.m., Denison Senior Citizen’s Center Little Lambs, 10 a.m. Denison Public Library Wonder Years, 10:45 a.m., Denison Public Library Joyful Noise, 11:30 a.m.
For the past seven years, Alan and Terri Bernard have helped bring sustenance, both spiritual and physical, to those experiencing homeless and food insecurity in Denison. The pair have organized and managed Center Cross Ministries since 2016 and have provided more than 100,000 meals to those in need.
Barbara Fricke is more than a friendly face at the Salvation Army. Fricke first volunteered with the Salvation Army of Grayson County about 12 years ago after retiring as a registered nurse.
Lady Hamilton was making her normal rounds at an area nursing home when she saw a familiar face. Happy because she knew what the interaction would bring, Lady entered the facility’s activity room just before the residents began the day’s Bingo tournament.
An angel is a person who plants a seed in the community. For Pastor Craig Davis of Progressive Baptist Church planting a seed today means the people can have an apple tree tomorrow.
Charles Farris, 82, made a career out of building and repairing things. Now in retirement, he makes a practice of using those skills for others in need Farris was raised in Fannin County and is the son of Charlie and Lois Farris. He has been a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Howe for more than 30 years. As a part of that position, he helps when members of the church need things that match with his skill set.
Doris Caston, president of Red River Title, loves to help those who help others. Caston, a 1978 graduate of Denison High School, worked for Texas Instruments before starting to work in the title industry in 2004.
Cynthia Brown, a 1969 graduate of Denison High School, has retired from two careers and now puts her energy into volunteer work with a local hospital and church. She has been volunteering eight hours a week at Wilson N.