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TABLE OF CONTENTS4 How to improve your health

7 Calendar of events

10 Spring med prep

Who’s in town

18 When to plant Where are we now?

Don’t be afraid

Cooking

Texas Health Azle features new ways to get healthy this spring

What’s going on around your town?

Get your body ready for spring

12 Health and taxesHow to avoid frustation with taxes

14 5 places every Texan should visit

Outdoor marvels exist throughout the state

When to start your garden

A special look at a local artist

22 How to Garden like a Master

On the Cover

How to get ready for the perfect garden this spring with tips from the Parker County Master Gardeners

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Fats are not to be feared

3 Recipes to warm you up


By JOSHUA ADAMS

For most people spring means trying to get into better shape.

For some, it means getting into a frenzy of exercise; for others it’s medicine and seeking the newest and latest craze.

But at Texas Health Harris Meth-odist Hospital Azle, all they want is people to look to one part of their name – Health.

Bob Ellzey, FACHE, president at Texas Health Azle and his staἀ are focusing on just that. According to the hospital’s research, the United States has one of the best medical delivery systems in the world, but ranks poorly as a health system.

So, Ellzey, asks, “What’s the dif-ference between a medical delivery system and a health system?” “A lot of other countries spend less on medical and are doing better than us health-wise,” Ellzey said. “We are ranked anywhere from 38th to 45th on the world-health rank-ing. We have the highest cost on health care, and yet we rank that low for health and well-being. We as a country focus on medical care which means we focus on caring for a patient after illness or injury rather than preventative measures to keep them healthy.”

And now Ellzey’s team is focus-ing on shifting that statistic from being reactive to proactive.

“Health is about the preventa-tive,” said Ellzey. “More than 50 percent of the dollars we spend as a country on health care are spent on conditions that are preventable. Only four percent is invested in teaching people how to maintain their health or prevent illness. So we are looking to see what we can do to establish a healthy commu-nity.”

And when Ellzey and his team

looked at the statistics, it all kept coming back to one thing – life-style.

There are some major things that every American can work on to improve health in their lives, and it all breaks down to everyday areas that, surprisingly enough, have nothing to do with a doctor.

Move it!Movement is a big part of being

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Ways to Improve Your Health

“Health is more than the absence of illness and disease. It’s about improving quality of life.”

Bob Ellzey, President of Texas Health Azle


simply – more movement means a healthier you.

Taking the three ἀights of stairs over the elevator is one of the major things that just about ev-erybody knows, yet, at times, can seem like a big task. But sometimes it’s the simpler things that add up that are taken for granted.

“Behavior and responsibility is what it comes down to in the end,” says Ellzey. “The common threads among healthier populations are that they move and are physically active.”

A trend is emerging in certain populations around the world where a healthier style is becoming more dominant. From Okinawa to Italy, and even domestically in certain areas of California, basic day-to-day tasks stand in stark contrast to the average American’s way of movement.

But it’s not with people running marathons or the gym rats that go day in and day out. While many activities can change a person’s lifestyle, it’s the smaller ones that add up over time.

According to Ellzey’s research, it’s doing simple things like opting to walk two blocks instead of firing up the car to drive it, or performing natural activities like going out of your way to take the small ἀight of stairs up one story that can add up.

More natural movements are one of the steps to a healthier nature.

Nutritional correctionsWhile doing little things physi-

cally can affect your health, small tweaks in your nutritional lifestyle can have a profound effect.

Just about everybody has heard the old adage “an apple a day keeps

the doctor away.” But the staff at Texas Health Azle is actively seeking ways to help people in this area – and in some ways, literally handing people the apple.

“We have established what we call Food Hubs,” said Ellzey. “Sometimes buying healthy food is not always the cheapest. So as a hospital, we buy low cost fruits and vegetables and sell them at a discounted rate.”

Ellzey said the hospital has al-ready placed hubs around the area at local churches and the Lions Club and is constantly looking for new areas to expand into.

With these hubs open to the public, everyone will now have a chance to buy fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables to help improve one’s lifestyle.

Another area Texas Health Azle is working on is the establishment of community gardens. These plots will create a town’s cohesion and sense of accomplishment while also allowing the area to promote healthy food decisions.

Healthy socializationAnother area that can help boost

health is something most people do every day.


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Socialization can be a big aid in moving toward wellness. Encour-agement in a social setting can make it easier to obtain healthy goals.

By seeking out other people who make healthy decisions and those who share and boost each other, a community’s health becomes stronger.

Instead of talking about the latest gossip on social media, individ-uals can write words of praise about each other and the healthier choices they are making. If some-one has a physical problem, letting others encourage them can be a step to getting things resolved.

Texas Health Azle has started a program to help with just that.

“It’s actually called the H.E.L.P program,” says Ellzey. “ἀ e Healthy Education Lifestyle Program is a

specific way to help families – and especially families without insur-ance – that have chronic diseases: by helping them make healthier choices with a health assessment, and then setting them in a pro-gram of what they need to do and how they can take personal ac-countability.”

In the program, trained pro-fessionals teach how to monitor health, give personal counseling and encourage people in a group setting. ἀi s way, individuals can share what’s working in their lives.

“We have started doing this and things seem to be changing,” said Ellzey. “H.E.L.P. is providing edu-cation and support for those who have chronic conditions on how to effectively manage their illness. Be-cause they’re able to manage their symptoms, they spend less time in

the hospital and more time focus-ing on leading healthier lifestyles. ἀ at’s the focus and that’s where we see the future of our health.”

“As a nation, we cannot afford to keep going down this road,” Ellzey concluded. “ἀi s is the way it should be. Health, rather than hos-pitals, should be seen as the center of health care. Health should be in the churches, the schools, the city, and the communities. Health is more than the absence of illness and disease. It’s about improving quality of life.”

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April10 Sporting Clay Shoot – 10 a.m. at Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds in Decatur11 Parker County Cleanup Day – 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Precinct 1 Barn, 3000 Veal Station Road11 Parker County Master Gardeners Annual Spring Plant Sale – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 604 North Main Street in Weatherford

May7 National Day of Prayer – 7 a.m. at Hilltop Family Church 17 Springtown High School Baccalaureate – 7 p.m. at the SHS Auditorium30 Springtown High School Graduation – 8 p.m. at Porcu-pine Stadium

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By DR. BRETT BEAVERSGuest Writer

As the warm weather of spring approaches, several sports seasons will soon

be back in full swing. Whether you are a high school

athlete or a recreational golfer, getting back in the game after a few slothful winter months can put you at risk for injury. The pain that comes without proper preparation can quickly take the fun out of your favorite sport and land you back in the house for hibernation.

Here are a few injury prevention tips to follow this spring to keep you out on the field and out of the doctor’s office.

Warm upAlways take time to warm up

and stretch before physical activity, especially before playing a sport. Studies have shown that cold mus-cles are more prone to injury. Aim for stretching the major muscle groups in the arms, legs, and back for at least 30 seconds each. If you are going to participate in more intense activity, warm up with jumping jacks, walking, or running in place for 3 to 5 minutes.

Get consistent exerciseDon’t succumb to the “weekend

warrior” syndrome. Compressing your physical activity into two days sets you up for trouble and doesn’t increase your fitness level. Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. This could include walking, cycling, swimming, weight lifting, yoga, or martial arts.

Be preparedInvest in good equipment. Hel-

mets, mouth guards, and pads are recommended for many contact sports. Good shoes, no matter the activity, are a necessity. This in-cludes selecting the proper shoes for your sport and using them only for that sport. When the treads start to look worn or the shoes are no longer supportive, it’s time to replace them.

Train and conditionOveruse injuries are common

and preventable. If you have been sluggish this winter and haven’t played your sport for a while, don’t come out and hit the ball for an hour. Instead, in the weeks before playing your sport, first condition your body by lightly working the relevant muscle groups to build up muscle strength so that strains and tears aren’t caused from over-use.

Listen to your body

Learn to recognize when your body is fatigued. Muscle fatigue takes away your protective mechanisms and increases your risk for injuries. A good rule of thumb is to rest or stop playing altogether when you are fatigued. You can always come out to play again next week-end.

Cool downMake sure to stretch relevant

muscles after your sport. Spend at least 30 seconds on each stretch.

Remember, enjoying the spring-time sunshine and playing sports should be fun. Be a good sport and follow these tips to prevent an injury.

Bret Beavers, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle. To learn more about orthopedic services offered by the hospital, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit www. TexasHealth.org/Azle

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Palo Duro Canyon State ParkJust south of Amarillo in the Panhandle is another world, the second largest canyon in America. It’s filled with miles of hiking – including one trail that heads up to the Lighthouse (right), a natural formation that’s the striking highlight of the park – as well as rugged biking and equestrian trails and even geocaching. It’s Texas big.

Balmorhea State ParkIn the middle of nowhere in southwest Texas is a bona fide oasis, the largest spring-fed swimming pool on earth, a natural respite that offers comfort from the high desert heat. San Solomon Springs water – all 15 million crystal clear gallons that flow daily – is collected in a long pool. Up to 25 feet deep, swimmers and scuba divers share the chilly 72-76 degree water with all sorts of aquatic critters including substantial fish, some endangered. It’s Texas cool.

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Enchanted Rock SNANorth of Fredericksburg, a gigantic granite dome soars skyward. And lots of people are likely walking right up it. Mystical to some, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area can be so popular that rangers sometimes must close it. With effort and plenty of rest breaks, almost anyone can make the trek up to the top, explore the cave there, and revel in peaceful expanses of the Hill Country rolling silently away. It’s Texas inspiring.

Big Bend National ParkWith more than 150 miles of trails, you can’t take all of Big Bend in with just one visit. But what a treat it is – soaring mountains rising out of a stunning desert alongside the winding Rio Grande River. And a night sky like no place else. Whether you choose to admire the towering Casa Grande in the park’s Basin (above) or dare a challenging mountain, desert, or river hike, you can disappear into the wonder of nature – terrain you’ll share with black bears and mountain lions. It’s Texas awesome.

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Matagorda Island WMAGetting here takes some effort – once, a Texas Parks and Wildlife boat ferried visitors but no more. However once you start traipsing along this barrier island, you can find yourself completely alone. Today, it’s a wildlife management area. A local boat can drop you off. You must bring everything with you – including water and food. You can find yourself completely alone on that island, well, with a lighthouse. Who knows what you’ll find on the seaward side? It’s a beach comber’s paradise with items washing up from countries far, far away. It’s Texas isolation.

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When it comes to a successful vegetable garden, timing is everything. ἀ e goal in Texas is to have most of your vegetable crops mature before the temperatures soar in mid-summer.

Cool season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, English peas, onions, and potatoes can go out 6 weeks before the last killing frost, which is projected to be March 17. Beets, carrots, chard, lettuce, radishes, and spinach should have gone out 3 to 4 weeks prior.

Cool season vegetables grow best when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees. ἀ ese vegetables with-stand temperatures as low as 40 degrees, and even a light frost. However, if the temperature drops to freezing or below, you will need to cover your plants.

Warm season vegetables such as beans, corn, cucumber, eggplant, okra, pepper, tomato, and squash need not only warmer weather but warmer soil. ἀ e soil temperature should be in the upper 60’s or low 70’s before planting. Peppers prefer even warmer conditions and do best if transplanted later than tomatoes.

If you look at the seed catalogues, you will see that there are dozens, even hundreds of varieties of vegetables. Successful vegetable gardeners are careful to choose varieties that are hardy, not only for their zone, but also for their soil condition. We have extensive lists available on our website (www.pcmg-texas.org) and will answer any specific questions.

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Peggy Davis has been drawing and painting since the age of three. In that time she has created some great pieces of work that have touched people in many ways.But there is a particular piece of art that has captured

the attention of an entire congregation.A water color painting of the old Azle Heritage

Church at Azle Christian Church has served many purposes. Created by Davis, it has helped out the church in many ways.“We have several prints of the painting and have

sold them at times to raise money, but oἀen we have

given them as presents to new members or to recog-nize service,” said Azle Christian Church Pastor Alan Lobaugh.Davis’ work has been distributed to many people,

and it’s been a blessing, she said.“I had the chance to help the Christian Church raise

money for a mission trip,” she said. “It is a blessing to have some artistic ability, and the opportunity to use it to help spread the word of Christ is wonderful privilege.“My favorite part of the piece is the sense of past. The

sense of connection with it – the stream of continuity. I think they (the church) were happy about it, and were very kind in their comments.”

Devine ArtPeggy Davis shows off her art pieces in-cluding a watercolor painting of the Heri-tage Chapel (top left)


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Davis graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1966 with a degree in art, and taught the subject in public schools in Louisiana and Georgia from 1966-68. She also taught life drawing in a Houston area gallery in 1975.“About 1985, I was accepted to the Glassell School

in Houston and spent two semesters there,” she said. “During all this time I’ve painted, designed, and drawn for fun – occasionally for sale, and some for beneἀts. In years past I’ve designed several types of religious art including altar cloths, banners, lectern cloths, needlepoint kneelers, both etched and stained glass, and one ceiling painting.”Needless to say, her art expertise is vast.

That’s why she was approached to do the Heritage Church work and capture a piece of history.Using an older picture of the old Heritage

Church from the 1890’s and some other bits and pieces, she was able to create a work of art that she takes pride in – along with many others.

Davis drew in-spiration for the peice from older

pictures of the original church

(left) and the standing stuc-

ture today. (top)


March Gardening Tasks

ἀ e average last frost date for Parker County is March 17. Frosts can and do occur after this date, so be prepared to protect your tender plants if needed.

Perform a soil test before adding fertilizer to the landscape. Fertilizers that are low in phosphorous are highly recommended due to our alkaline soil. Also, fertilizers with at least 50 percent of the nitrogen in a slow release form are preferred.

Remove spent flowers from spring bulbs, but leave foliage in place until it dies so bulbs can store food reserves for next season.

Plant warm-season annuals late this month: angelo-nia, cleome, cosmos, datura, globe amaranth, Margue-rite daisy, moss rose, periwinkle, purslane, scaevola, sunflower, and zinnia are hardiest.

Plant shrubs, trees, and vines that bloom in spring.

Dig and divide summer and fall flowering perennials.

Watch for aphids accumulating on tender new growth. Pill bugs, slugs, and snails can become a problem as the weather warms. Remember to use IPM techniques to control them when needed. ἀ ese websites are helpful for pest control: http://hortipm.tamu.edu/ and http://landscapeipm.tamu.edu/.

Lawn fertilizer is needed during the growing season, but applying it too early will only fertilize the spring weeds. Weed and feed products are not useful in this area because the weeds are sprouting long before the

grass emerges from dormancy. Rule of ἀ umb: If it’s hot enough to work up a sweat while you mow, then it’s time to fertilize the lawn.

As chickweed, clover, dandelions, henbit, and other broad-leafed weeds appear, step up the mowing fre-quency so they can’t re-seed. A thick, healthy turfgrass is your best defense against these problem weeds.

Vegetable gardeners: plant tomato, pepper and egg-plant transplants now. Plant seeds for melons, cucum-ber, bush beans, pole beans, and squash.

Fertilize pecan trees with high-nitrogen fertilizer early this month. Repeat after 30 and 60 days. A fruit and nut spray schedule is available at [email protected].

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Water Conservation Tip:

As spring rains arrive, remember that most of our recommended Parker County plants need no more than one inch of water a week, including rain. Consider turning oἀ the program on your irrigation system and watering only when needed. Watering deeply and infrequently will encourage deep, drought resistant roots on your plants.

April Gardening Tasks

Remove weeds in flower beds as they pop up. They are easier to remove when small, and you will reduce competition for nutrients in the soil. Mulch will dis-courage weeds and make them easier to pull.

Plant perennials that flower in summer and fall.

Fertilize the lawn with a 4-1-2 ratio fertilizer unless recent soil test suggests otherwise. At least 50 percent of nitrogen should be in slow release form. Fertilizers should not be applied until it’s hot enough to work up a sweat while mowing. Apply when soil is moist and grass blades dry – then water into soil thor-oughly.

Prune spring-flowering shrubs and vines after flowering, if needed.

Prune climbing roses back by 30-40 percent and remove weak or dying branches.

Pinch back new shoots on annuals if you want a thicker and fuller plant.

Watch for black spot and thrips on roses. Leaf-rollers and bagworms will soon be arriving. Visit the website to learn more about garden pests.

Plant Bermuda grass now. It is one of the hardiest turfgrasses for this area.


Remember that most of our recommended Parker

County plants need no more than one inch of water a week, including rain. Consider turning oἀ the program on your irrigation system and watering only when needed. Watering deeply and infre-quently will encourage deep, drought resistant roots on your plants.

May Gardening Tasks

Many garden flowers will benefit from deadhead-ing. Removing the fading blooms will allow plants to redirect energy to new growth. This practice often extends the blooming season.

Watch for powdery mildew, loopers, canker worms, tomato blight, and other spring pests. Visit the website for more information on managing pests in the home landscape.

Soil purchased for use in beds, containers, low lying areas should be examined closely. Often, nut-sedge and other weeds, nematodes, and soil-borne diseases are brought in through contaminated soil sources.

Many flower and vegetable seeds left over after planting can be saved for next season. Simply close the packet with tape or paper clip and store in a sealed container in a cool dark location. You may choose to add grains of rice at bottom of glass con-tainers to prevent moisture from forming.

Now is the time to eliminate dallisgrass, crabgrass, and nutsedge.

Thin peaches and plums while fruit is marble-sized. Fruits should be 5-6 inches apart.


Remember, watering deeply and infrequently will en-courage deep, drought resistant roots on your plants. As the weather heats up and watering restrictions occur, your hardiest plants will be prepared for the stress.


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I used to be a card–carrying, low-fat buying, skinny latte drinking, low fat, so fat, no fat kinda girl!

I would order grilled chicken instead of steak, fro-zen yogurt instead of ice cream, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and I wouldn’t have even thought about eating guacamole! What I am talking about is the social and medical edict to avoid saturated fats like eggs, whole milk, cheese, animal fats, bacon, lard, coconut, and butter as if they caused the plague!(4)

We have all been told by experts and diet fanatics that these foods will cause high cholesterol, heart disease, and heart attacks. In their place, we have been told to eat whole grains, polyunsaturated oils, margarine, processed foods and low-fat and low-cholesterol chemical abomi-

nations!You know, in 1920, coronary heart

disease was extremely rare in America. During the next 40 years, however, the incidence of coronary heart disease rose dramatically, so much so that by the mid-1950s heart disease was among the

leading cause of death among Ameri-cans.(1)

Today, heart disease causes at least 40 percent of all U.S. deaths. Heart disease

deaths are now higher than ever, along with obesity levels. In addition to the two previously mentioned, unfortunately, diabetes is growing to near epidemic proportions. (1)

Fats play a very important role in the health of our bones, and I, for one, am very interested in your bones! For calcium to be eἀectively incorporated

into the skeletal structure, at least 50 percent of our dietary fats should be saturated. (2)

Saturated fats are imperative to our immune system and protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract. The truth is that saturated fat is not

unhealthy for your heart.

Also, foods high in saturated fat carry critical fat-soluble vitamins lacking in the American diet, such as Vitamin A, D, E, F, and K, all neces-sary for proper heart function, healthy hormones and so much more. (4)

Your heart is the most responsive organ in your body to proper nutritional

therapy. Food is medicine. Feed your body well and it will constantly reward you.

The following is a helpful chart of “Eat this, Not that.”

In the end, it is all about what we are told to do and what is right and what is wrong. Eat whole foods with both

saturated and unsaturated fats. Eats lots of vegetables. Avoid processed, fast and “heart-healthy” foods. Drink pure water. Get some exercise. Take whole food supplements to replace the missing nu-trients you have been starved of thanks to the saturated-fat phobia. These are the ones that your heart craves, the ones that rebuild your heart.

Since changing not only my diet, but my lifestyle, to that of not a skinny girl, but a strong girl, my weight has been healthy and has not fluctuated in three years. Strong is the new skinny! My hus-band is healthier and feels better than he has in his entire life and I am constantly teaching my four children healthy and fortunate food choices. For goodness’ sake…have your bacon and eat it too!

1. Enig, Mary G. PhD, Trans Fatty Acids in the Food Supply: A Comprehensive Report Cover-ing 60 years of Research, 2nd Edition, 19952. Watkins, B A, et al, “Importance of Vitamin E in Bone Formation and in Chrondrocyte Function” Purdue University, Lafayette IN, American Oil Chemists Society Proceedings, 1996; Watkins BA, abd MF Seifert, “Food Lip-ids and Bone Health,” Food Lipids and Health, RE McDonald and DB Min, eds, p 101, 1996.3. Kabara, JJ, The Pharmacological Effects of Lipids, The American Oil Chemists Society, Champaign, IL, 1978, 1-14; Cohen, LA, et al, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1986.4. Health Alert, December 2014, Volume 31, Issue 12.

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1-1/2 pounds ground beef (round or chuck)½ pound hot pork sausage (Premium)6 slices bacon1 cup finely chopped onion½ cup green bell pepper1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped2 large dried red chili peppers, seeded and crumbled3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon salt1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste2 (12oz.) cans premium beer

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside. Brown sausage, crumbling as it browns. Drain and set aside. As ground beef browns add bacon, sausage, peppers, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Mix thoroughly and stir in beer and tomato paste. Bring to

boil slowly. Then simmer for 2 hours, cov-ered. Serve with fresh warm corn bread or fresh crackers. May be served with chopped white onion and shredded cheese.

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Place the first nine ingredients into a stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for about 45 minutes. Remove the chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside to keep warm. Add carrots and noodles to the stock and cook for 8 to 10 minutes depending on cooking time of pasta. Return chicken to the stockpot and heat thoroughly to serve. Sprin-kle serving lightly with allspice or coarse black pepper if desired.

Serves 5 to 6.

2 lbs. quality lean ground beef1 large onion chopped3 celery stalks chopped3 carrots, sliced ¼ inch thick4 garlic cloves finely chopped2 can diced Italian tomatoes1 can vacuum packed corn1 can great northern beans1 can sliced green beans2 can beef broth2 bottle premium beer4 cups water1/8th teaspoon dried basil1/8th teaspoon oregano3 bay leaves2 teaspoon beef broth base1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper8 oz., pasta (penne or rigatoni)1pkg. 5-kind Italian shredded cheese

Sauté ground beef, leaving larger bite size pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper and any other special seasoning desired. As ground beef is sautéed remove to large pot until all ground beef is cooked. Do not drain any grease. Add the onion, celery and garlic to the small amount of grease left in the skillet and sauté until soft (3 to 5 minutes) and place into pot with the ground beef.

Add the remaining items to the pot except for the pasta and cheese. Bring to a boil and then turn down the fire to a simmer and cook for approximately 90 minutes, occasionally stirring the soup. Add seasoning to personal taste. During the cooking cycle add additional liquid if necessary to accommodate the pasta to be added. Remove the bay leaves before adding the pasta.

Approximately 15 minutes before serving bring up the heat to a slow boil and add the

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