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Area Guide 2015

March 25, 2015 A special Supplement

Azle News

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Park fun: Movie, summertime music Tribute bands of classic rock groups, blues, and country set for Central Park – and OZ, too BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

In five short years, the vision of a few individuals has snowballed, becoming a popular summertime tradition in Azle – and it’s still growing. The Music in the Park Summer Concert Series started with a six-week run in June 2010, when five of the six featured performers were local folks. The free concerts – held outdoors on consecutive Friday evenings at Azle’s Central Park amphitheater – were so popular the city created the Special Events Advisory Board to facilitate the concert series. Year by year the event has grown and now features eight Friday night concerts featuring entertainment ranging from Gospel to country and from reg-

gae to pop to several rock-n-roll specialties. The 2015 Music in the Park lineup promises to be better than ever: June 5 The Heat, a five-piece variety band that really had Azle partying last summer. See www. theheat-band.com for more information about them. June 12 Tori Martin – who made Azle proud by earning a Golden Ticket to Hollywood on American Idol Season XIV – and her band will bring country tunes with an edge Martin’s web site is www. torimartinofficial.com.

Mick and Keith? In Azle? Actually, it’s The Stoneleighs, a Rolling Stones tribute band that rocked Central Park last summer for Music in the Park. They’ll be back June 19 for PLEASE SEE MUSIC, PAGE 3. a repeat performance. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Park options many

Music and movies in Central Park enced by BB King, Michael Lee pours his heart into his Texas June 19 Soul style of music. Find out The Stoneleighs, a Rolling more at www.themichaelleeStones tribute band that rocked band.com. Central Park last year, return. Learn more at www.stoneleighs. July 31 com. Called a “tour-de-force of musicality,” Band On The Run June 26 brings the best of John, Paul, Fans of The Eagles will enjoy George and Ringo and all things FASTLANE, the Southwest’s Beatles-related. See what’s gopremier tribute to the beloved ing on with these musicians at band that will take you back to www.beatlepaul.com or at www. the good ol’ days. Check them bandontherun.com. out at www.fastlanetribute.com. As always, Music in the Park July 3 features free admission, free Aurora Bleu, blending ‘40s popcorn, and free water. and ‘50s swing, blues, jazz, Bring your own lawn chairs, boogie-woogie, rockabilly, and blankets, picnic and ice chests rhythm & blues. Bring your – but leave the alcoholic beverdancing shoes to this one. See ages at home per city of Azle what’s going on with this band ordinance. at its web site, www.aurorableu. “We think this is the best com. line-up of concerts in a family- friendly park setting in the July 4 Metroplex,” said one member of Even though it’s not associ- Azle’s Special Events Advisory ated with Music in the Park, Board. “So gather your famit’s worth noting that Follow ily and friends, bring a blanket The Flag is slated for July 4 in or chairs and join us on Friday Central Park. The Azle Ministe- nights 8 p.m. this summer.” rial Alliance’s annual Christian, patriotic celebration of America’s Independence features live Christian entertainment and the largest fireworks display around. Watch for more information about Follow The Flag as the date nears. n MUSIC, FROM PAGE 2.

Springtown Splashpad Located at 703 Walnut Creek Dr. in Springtown, the Splashpad is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Admission to the park is $2 for city residents and $4 for non-residents if purchased at City Hall, 220 Hilltop Drive, and $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents if purchased at the gate. Individual season passes are $15 for residents and $30 for non-residents. In addition, family passes are $60 for residents and $95 for non-residents. Replacement bands for lost season passes are $10 each. Featuring a big “bucket o’water,” water cannons, and other splash and spray elements, the Splashpad is the perfect way to beat the heat during the scorching Texas summer. Springtown City Park The Springtown Park is actually a series of parks connected by a walking path that follows Walnut Creek. There are two ADA-approved play areas on Walnut Creek Drive and Martin Avenue, a sprawling 18-hole disc golf course that spans the space between the playgrounds, and a small skate park on Martin Avenue. The walking path ends on Avenue A behind Wells Fargo Bank near a large pavilion perfect for family picnics. The ‘bucket o’ water” at the is popular in summer. Shady Grove Park - Azle Located at 1000 Stribling tall trees at Shady Grove Park. Drive in Azle, the park is open every day from 7 a.m. to mid- Central Park – Azle Located at 263 West Main night. Situated on 24 beautiful lake- Street in Azle, the park is open side acres, Shady Grove Park every day for residents to enjoy offers pavilion and ball field at their leisure. This sprawling, 28-acre park rentals, a children’s playscape, picnic tables with grills, a walk- features an amphitheater, a clasing trail, a volleyball court, sic white gazebo, and covered lighted tennis courts and softball pavilions–all available for rent – fields, and restroom facilities. as well as shaded picnic areas, a When lake levels allow, there’s paved walking trail, a horseshoe also a boat ramp, a fishing pier, pit, basketball and volleyball and a beach area offering public courts, a skate park, and playgrounds for the little ones. swimming. With so much to offer, Azle’s Bring the whole family and while away the hours under the Central Park rivals that other

Oz: April 11

Springtown Park Splashpad Photo by Mark K. Campbell

park of the same name in natural beauty and amenities, making it the perfect place to walk the dog and enjoy the scenery, right in the middle of town. Ash Creek Park – Azle Located at 605 Southeast Parkway in Azle, the park is open for daily use. There’s something for everyone at Ash Creek Park, including an 18-hole disc golf course, two volleyball courts as well as basketball courts, ball fields and soccer facilities, playground equipment, picnic areas and restrooms, and a central pavilion.

July 10 If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for in the Music in the Park lineup, consider WOWU2: With or Without U2. This U2 tribute band is guaranteed to satisfy your itch for more of the legendary Dubliners. Find out more on the group’s Facebook page by searching for “WOWU2.” July 17 ChinaTown Band performs a mix of favorites from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, sprinkled with all of today's current hits. If you want high energy music, this group brings it full force according to its web site, www.chinatownband.com. July 24 The Michael Lee Band. Born in Bedford and heavily influ-

The Special Events Advisory Board will also present the 1939 classic movie The Wizard of Oz at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Central Park amphitheater. This free event will feature free admission, free water, and free popcorn. Characters from Azle High School’s December 2014 production of The Wizard of Oz – including Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and others – will be on hand at the event to meet and greet movie-goers and for photo opportunities. Kids of all ages are encouraged to come a little early and take advantage of the waning daylight for those photos, which can be taken by family or friends.

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Index of Advertisers 404-Main Place.......................................................... 16 A/C Heat by Russell .................................................. 23 Ace Hardware............................................................ 20 Advanced Automotive Performance.......................... 23 Allstate Insurance- Jeremy Gregory.......................... 14 Atex Trash Service .................................................... 17 At Home Roofing & Metal Buildings........................ 25 Azle Chamber of Commerce....................................... 7 Azle Dental Care........................................................ 28 Azle Therapy Massage & Reflexology...................... 10 Azle Vision Source ................................................... 28 Azle Western Wear..................................................... 15 Bank of Azle, Herring Branch................................... 24 Beyond Cloud 9......................................................... 30 Brace Chiropractic & Wellness Center, L.L.C........... 39 Chad’s Tree Service..................................................... 6 Christian Brothers Automotive.................................. 12 Cliff’s Good Year....................................................... 36 County Commissioner George Conley........................ 6 Crabtree & Associates, CPA, CFP............................. 23 Cross Timbers Golf Course........................................ 31 Decatur Women’s Health Center.................................. 4 Dot’s Locker Antiques & Resale................................ 32 Eagle Crest Villa........................................................ 22

Eagle Mountain Veterinary Clinic............................. 18 Edward Jones-Carolyn M. Rocha, AAMS®.............. 29 E & E Equipment Co................................................. 25 Embedded Designs..................................................... 33 EXXon Tiger Mart 55 ............................................... 14 Farmers Insurance-Rick Phillips................................ 30 Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc............................ 29 First Baptist Church................................................... 11 Freeman Roofing & Construction, Inc....................... 37 Garcia’s Tire & Automotive Shop............................. 35 Garrett’s Springtown Drug......................................... 37 Germania Insurance..................................................... 4 GIEB Veterinary Clinic.............................................. 30 Highland Furniture..................................................... 30 Hilltop Family Church............................................... 34 Howell’s Western Café................................................. 6 H & S Gas Compressor Specialist............................. 25 Joe Rider Propane, Inc. ............................................. 24 Joe S. McCreary, D.D.S............................................. 37 Lady Bug Quilt Fabric............................................... 31 Larry’s Carpet............................................................ 27 Laura’s HealthMart...................................................... 5 Lynn’s Saloon............................................................ 25 Marsha Hardin Real Estate........................................ 17

About the cover

It took a while, waiting for the sun to drop in the west, but, after a series of photos as rays lit up Eagle Mountain Lake in a variety of colors, this one turned out to be the best of the lot. It looks nice in black and white, too. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Moss Rehabilitation Center........................................ 35 Motley’s Automotive & Motorcycles........................ 15 Next Step Prosthetics & Orthotics............................. 34 Parker County Flooring.............................................. 31 Pizza Pro .................................................................. 32 Roadside #27.............................................................. 20 Rural Gas Supply....................................................... 31 Salon at Stone Cottage............................................... 17 Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce.................. 19 Springtown Family Health Center ............................ 27 Star Bank .................................................................. 13 State Farm-Frankie Robbins...................................... 39 State Farm-Haley Carter............................................ 33 Still Waters Retreat Center......................................... 11 Sutton Printing Co..................................................... 18 Texas Health, Harris Methodist Hospital................... 40 The Lube Center.......................................................... 5 The National Bank of Texas......................................... 2 Time Rental Equipment Rentals................................ 18 Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc.......................... 10 Weichert Team Realty................................................ 14 West Side Storage........................................................ 4 Wise Regional Health System................................ 8, 21 Woody Creek B-B-Q.................................................. 11

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Azle Independent School District 300 Roe Street Azle, TX. 76020 817-444-3235 www.azleisd.net Dr. Ray Lea, Superintendent of Schools 817-444-3235 Monica Miller, Director of Business Services 817-444-0805 Tanya Anderson, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum & Human Resources 817-444-7412 Gwen Gordon, Director of Special Services 817-444-2851 Rebecca Trotter, Coordinator of Testing and Federal Programs 817-444-1506

Jenny Clevenger, School Social Worker 817-270-1231 Randy Spiker, Supervisor of Transportation/Maintenance 817-444-7181 Todd Smith, Director of District Operations 817-444-3235 Scott Anderson, Athletic Director 817-270-1725 AZLE HIGH SCHOOL 817-444-5555 Sam Robinson, principal srobinson@azleisd.net

SANTO J. FORTE JR. HIGH 817-270-1133 Dianne Boone, principal dboone@azleisd.net AZLE ELEMENTARY 817-444-1312 Erin Deel, principal edeel@azleisd.net HOOVER ELEMENTARY 817-444-7766 Joni Bettis, principal jbettis@azleisd.net CROSS TIMBERS ELEMENTARY 817-444-3802 Dee Gilley, principal dgilley@azleisd.net

AZLE JR. HIGH 817-444-2564 Brian Roberts, principal broberts@azleisd.net

EAGLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Heidi Nelson, principal 817-237-4161 hnelson@azleisd.net Amy Rollmann, principal arollmann@azleisd.net WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY 817-444-4045 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY Jessica Hanson, principal 817-444-1317 jhanson@azleisd.net Kella Rogers, principal krogers@azleisd.net AZLE HORNET ACADEMY 817-444-5555 SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY Susan Adams, principal 817-444-0257 sadams@azleisd.net

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Azle Independent School District

Members of the Azle ISD board of trustees are (l-r) board vice president Jeff Edwards, Tim Brown, Clay Doyle, Superintendent Dr. Ray Lea, board president Bill Lane, Sam Merck, board secretary Shannon Hart and Erik Loeffelholz. The school board meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Azle ISD Instructional Support Center, located across from Hoover Elementary at 483 Sandy Beach Road. The meetings are open to the public.

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Promoting Business and Community! Calendar of Events Monthly Luncheons 1st Tuesday of Each Month Location: 404 Main St. Ambassadors Meet 1st Thursday of Each Month May 15, 2015 Golf Tournament September 12, 2015 Sting Fling Festival December 5, 2015 Christmas Parade January 29, 2016 Annual Awards Banquet March 18, 2016 Clay Shoot

404 W. Main, Suite 102 817-444-1112 www.azlechamber.com

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

he Azle Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business owners and individuals who invest their time and money in a community development program - working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural wellbeing of the area.

If you are interested in being a part of your growing community, we encourage you to become a member of your Chamber of Commerce. 300 Members and growing!

Member Investment Benefits:

• Official ribbon cutting at your place of business • Photograph of ribbon cutting in The Azle News • Free listing in Chamber Website Business Directory • Weekly Azle Express Mail • Brochure and business card display and distribution • Member referrals • Marketing Opportunities via Sponsorship and Participation • Leadership Opportunities • Viable Networking and Leads • Resources for Training and Industry-Tailored information

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At Wise Regional Health System, we’re committed to leading the growth and development of health care services in our area and providing quality, specialized care for you and your family. • Anesthesiology • Bariatric Surgery • Behavioral Health Services - Inpatient & Outpatient • Cancer Treatment & Services - Medical Oncology - Radiation Oncology • Cardiovascular Services - Open Heart Program - Interventional Cardiology • Critical Care Unit • Dialysis (Inpatient & Outpatient) • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) • Emergency Services - Primary Stroke Center - Chest Pain Center w/PCI • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • Geriatric Medicine • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Inpatient Rehabilitation • Imaging Services - 64-slice CT & PET/CT - Open/Closed MRI - X-Ray/ Ultrasound - Nuclear Studies

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Calendar of Events

– 6:30 a.m. Springtown High Street School 14 Azle Ministerial Alliance 8-13 Parker County Livestock meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street Show – 6:45 a.m. at Parker County Livestock Improve21 American Legion meeting ment Association Arena Street April 2015 – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 9 Azle Ministerial Alliance 4 Azle First Assembly of God 7 Azle National Day of Prayer meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 Easter Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. at – 12 p.m. at 404 Main Place 23 Springtown Chamber of West Main Street Azle Central Park Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 7 Springtown National Day 16 American Legion meeting a.m. at 1070 North Main of Prayer – 7 a.m. at Hilltop – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main 4 Reno Easter Party and Street Egg Hunt – 1-4 p.m. at Quail Family Church Street, Azle Run Stables, 1030 Quail Run, Every Friday in July Music 9 Springtown Lions Club Azle in the Park – 8-10 p.m. in 28 Springtown Chamber of Mayfest – 9 a.m. at the Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 Central Park, Azle Springtown Tabernacle 4 Springtown Community a.m. at 1070 North Main Easter Egg Hunt – 1-3 p.m. Street August 2015 12 Azle Ministerial Alliance at the Springtown Taber meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 Every Friday in June Music nacle 4 Azle Area Chamber of West Main Street in the Park – 8-10 p.m. in Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 7 Azle Area Chamber of Central Park, Azle a.m. at 404 West Main Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 15 Azle Chamber Golf TourStreet nament – 1 p.m. at Cross a.m. at 404 West Main July 2015 Timbers Golf Course Street 11 Azle Ministerial Alliance 4 Follow the Flag – 7-10 p.m. meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 10 Springtown Sporting Clay 16 Eagle Mountain Lake West Main Street in Azle Central Park Cleanup – Tarrant Regional Shoot – 10 a.m. at Fossil Water District: call 817-335- 7 Azle Area Chamber of Pointe Sporting Grounds, 18 American Legion meeting 2491. Decatur Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle a.m. at 404 West Main 16 Taste Tour of Kitchens for 11 Parker County Master the CCC – 11a.m.-2 p.m. at Gardeners Annual Spring in the Oak Harbor neighborSale – 8 a.m.-noon at 604 North Main Street in Weath- hood, Azle erford 17 Azle High School Baccalaureate – 2 p.m. at the 404 14 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle West Main Street 17 Springtown High School 21 American Legion meeting Baccalaureate – 7-8 p.m. at the SHS Auditorium – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 19 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main 23 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 Street, Azle a.m. at 1070 North Main 21 Azle High School ShowStreet case – 6 p.m. at Azle High School 24 Relay for Life – 6 p.m. 12a.m. at Azle Central Park 28 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 25 City of Reno Clean Up a.m. at 1070 North Main Day – 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Street dumpsters behind City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle 29 Azle High School Graduation – 7-8 p.m. at the Fort May 2015 Worth Convention Center 2 Azle Lions Club Garage 30 Springtown High School Sale – at 412 Commerce Graduation – 8 p.m. at PorStreet cupine Stadium 3 Azle Green Scene Garden Tour – 12-4:30 p.m. at Adams June 2015 Lane South 2 Azle Area Chamber of Com merce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. 5 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 at 404 West Main Street All ages enjoy Springtown’s annual Christmas on the 6 All American Bicycle Rally a.m. at 404 West Main Square each December. Photo by Natalie Gentry

September 2015

1 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 8 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 12 Sting Fling Festival – West Main Street 15 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 19 Azle Christian Church “Drive for Compassion” Golf Tournament 8 a.m. at Cross Timbers Golf Course 19 Wild West Festival: 9 a.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 24 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

October 2015

3 Levis and Lace Gala – 7 p.m. at the Fort Worth Stock Yards 6 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 6 Azle Police Department National Night Out – 6-8 p.m. in neighborhoods throughout Azle 6 Reno Police department National Night Out – 6-9 p.m. at City Hall at City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle 6 Springtown Police Department National Night Out – 6-9 p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 13 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 17 The Square Deal – 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 20 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 10.

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Calendar of Events 22 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 24 Reno Halloween Event – 6-9 p.m. at City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle

November 2015

1 Run to Remember – 7:30 a.m. at the Springtown War Memorial 3 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 14 Azle Lake Run – 6:30 a.m. at Azle High School 17 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 26 Azle Community Thanksgiving Meal – 6 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 26 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

January 2016

5 Azle Area Chamber of 1 Azle Area Chamber of Com- Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 merce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. a.m. at 404 West Main Street at 404 West Main Street 12 Azle Ministerial Alliance 5 Legends Museum Tour of Homes – 5:30 p.m. at Spring- meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street town Chamber Office 19 American Legion meeting 5 Azle Community Tree Lighting – 5 p.m. at the Azle – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle Historical Museum at 124 West Main Street 28 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 5 Christmas Parade – after a.m. at 1070 North Main the tree lighting on West Street Main Street 29 Azle Area Chamber An8 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 nual Awards Banquet – 6:30 at 404 W Main Street West Main Street Red Solo Cup BBQ – 7-11 p.m. at the Orchard in Azle 7 Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon – 11 a.m.-1p.m. February 2016 at Springtown High School Cafeteria 2 Azle Area Chamber of Com merce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. 10 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 at 404 West Main Street West Main Street 12 Christmas on the Square – 11 a.m.-5p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 15 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle

December 2015

n CALENDAR, FROM PAGE 9.

19 Reno Christmas Cookies with Santa – 6-9 p.m. at City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle

8 Heart of the Home – 6-9 p.m. at 1070 North Main Street 9 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 16 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 25 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

March 2016

1 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 3 Optimist Club Pancake Supper – 4:30-7 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria 5 Springtown Chamber Awards Banquet – 5:30 p.m. at Springtown High School 8 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 15 American Legion meeting

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– 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 17 Azle Clay Shoot – 11:30 a.m. Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, Decatur 24 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 26 Springtown Community Easter Egg Hunt – 1-3 p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle

Weekly in Azle

Azle Rotary – Noon every Thursday at 412 Commerce Street Azle Optimist – 6:45 every Friday at 404 West Main Street

Weekly in Springtown

Springtown Optimist – 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Howell’s Cafe Springtown Senior Center meeting and pot luck – 10 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

TRI-COUNTY Electric Cooperative Inc. “A Commitment To Service and Savings”

“Serving the Azle area over 37 years!” Specialist in Massage Therapy and Reflexology

Providing Electric Service to Portions of Sixteen Counties in North Central Texas. Enjoy the Cooperative Advantage!

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Christian Brothers Automotive

Area Golf You’ll find a beautiful, challenging golf course in Azle. Cross Timbers GC attracts thousands of duffers annually. The course also hosts several local fundraising tournaments, too. The top notch 18-hole route celebrates its 20th year in 2015. Rolling fairways, Champion Bermuda greens, and a bevy of natural hazards have thrilled and thwarted golfers for two decades. Cross Timbers is the home course of former PGA Champions Tour player Robert Landers. Find Cross Timbers GC at 1181 South Stewart Street. Photo by Joshua Adams

Still WaterS Christian Brothers Automotive is a complete vehicle repair facility. Services are warrantied for 2 years/24,000 miles and they service all makes and models. Let these pros at Christian Brothers – (l-r) techs Aaron Lowe, Sam Mendoza, Manny Martinez, owners Linda and David Schickedanz, service advisor Ray Perez, techs Terry Reale and Clay Christiensen, and service manager Tim Hubbard – get you back on the road in no time. Call the Lake Worth shop at 817-237-0606 or visit www.ChristianBrothersauto.com.

On the Square in Springtown

Retreat Center

Small Weddings • Day Meetings Retreats • Lodging

383 Country Rd. 3672, Springtown • 817-220-2681 www.stillwatersretreattexas.com

817-220-2008 or Check Out Our New Location

Outside Ridgmar Mall 817-737-2008

Serving Pulled Pork! – Catering – Full Service or Pick Up

Thank You Azle & Springtown for 10 Great Years!

Private Rooms Available Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11am-9pm • Sun. 11am-3pm

Pastor: Dr.

Hal Kinkeade

www.firstbaptistspringtown.com Metro 817-220-5229 Sunday School .................... 9:30 a.m. Morning worship............... 10:50 a.m. evening worship ................. 6:00 p.m. wednesday (Family Meal) ....... 5:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry ............... 5:45 p.m. Youth Ministry...................... 6:30 p.m. adult Bible Study ................. 6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church 500 N. MaiN Street SpriNgtowN

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Larry’s Carpet

If you want awesome, high-quality floors, look no further than Larry’s Carpet. Family owned and run by Nathan Vaughan and his father Larry Vaughan, Larry’s Carpet has long been providing the area with far more than just carpet. The pros at Larry’s, located at 8305 Jacksboro Hwy in Fort Worth, carry ceramic/porcelain, laminate, vinyl/resilient and wood flooring options, too. Let them help you with design tips and take a look at their expansive brands and products. Call Larry’s Carpet today at 817-237-7871 or check them out at www.larryscarpet.com.

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Hilltop Family Church

At Hilltop Family Church you'll find a place of worship unlike any other. They are “a church with you in mind.” The staff – (l-r) Youth Minister Shawn Swink, Associate Pastor Brent Coplen, Senior Pastor Darrell Mathis, and Secretary Dena Martinez (not pictured, Worship and Arts Minister Lisa Baugh and Children’s Minister Jennifer Conway) – invites all to come and experience what makes Hilltop different. And you can ride a trolley to get there! Visit the church at 1227 Old Cottondale Road, call 817-220-7177 or see www.hilltop-church.com for a true family church experience.

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Azle art festival will celebrate local talent BY NATALIE GENTRY The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce has a new event planned for 2015 – the Azle Main Street Art Festival and Tour. “We are very excited about the potential the event has,” said Randa Goode, the committee chair for the festival. “This year will be a small launch so we can figure out what works and what doesn’t and expand from there.” Goode noted she hopes the festival will touch every aspect of Azle, from the businesses to the schools to the town library and everything in between. “As we have spoken with more and more people about the event, it amazes me that there is so much artistic talent in this area,” she said. “We have singers and musicians, sculptors, glass work artists, photographers, painters, and on and on.” Goode explained that the theme of the festival is to show that when creativity and commerce meet, great things can happen. The Azle Main Street Art Festival and Tour will take place the first weekend in June inside 404 Main. The Chamber will host the ju-

ried art show. Interested artists may submit an application for up to three works for consideration for the show. Selected artwork will be displayed Friday through Sunday and be available for purchase. “The Chamber will also work to promote younger artists by allowing junior high and high school students in the Azle ISD, Azle Christian School, or Azle area home-schooled students to apply for consideration to be a part of the show,” Goode said. “Selected young artists’ work will also be available for sale with 22 percent going back to their school’s art programs or to benefit the Azle Library Children’s programs.” Goode noted that elementaryaged artwork will be displayed at the Azle Library but would not be available for sale. “Their artwork would be strictly for viewing purposes, but it would still help to encourage younger children to be creative and express themselves through art,” she said. An author’s corner will also be inside 404 Main, to provide an opportunity for festival goers to find a new favorite author.

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“The Chamber is looking for local authors who would like to participate,” Good said. “But just like the art show, authors will need to fill out the application for consideration.” The 404 Main parking lot will become a gathering place, with live music, face painters, and a few other activities. “We plan to work with businesses located on Main Street to include some type of art in their shops during the festival,” Goode said. “This will produce an atmosphere of creativity that stretches from one end of Main Street to the other. “They may display whatever type of art they feel is best suited for their business that weekend from painting or photography, to acoustic guitar players or live painting.” Businesses wishing to participate need to contact the chamber for further information. “I just feel that this is a great way to pull the entire community together to celebrate the creativity that is all around us,” Art of every kind is expected at the Azle Main Street Art Goode said. Festival and Tour in June. Photo by Paula Campbell

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Gary Fickes, Commissioner, Pct. 3 817-581-3600 J. D. Johnson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 817-238-4400 Sharen Wilson, District Attorney 817-884-1400 Dee Anderson, Sheriff 817-884-3099 Mary Louise Garcia, County Clerk 817-884-1550

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Star Bank: It’s a family BY NATALIE GENTRY Star Bank of Texas in Lake Worth is able to offer outstanding customer service because of their dedicated staff. One such devoted employee is Megan Baker. After she graduated from Azle High School in 2009, Baker worked in retail at the mall for about a year before beginning her career with Star Bank of Texas in March 2010. Hired as a teller, Baker found that being on the front lines of the banking world helped her to build relationships really get to know the customers. “People call and we know their voice without having to check caller ID,” Baker said. “We know our customers and they know us.” Baker soon became a teller supervisor and then transitioned to the loan department. And that’s where she found her niche. “I’ve found that I really like the working in the loan department,” she said. “Once a loan is booked, I image the file and help

simply ‘What’s my payment?’” she said. “In addition to helping customers, I learn new things here every day,” Baker said “I want to keep progressing and growing.” Baker also said the bank is like a second family now. “I’ve been here through every major milestone of my adult life: getting engaged, getting married, having a baby,” Baker said. “Everyone here has been with me through all of that and

it really makes it feel like a family.” She and her husband Cory – a 2007 AHS graduate – still live in Azle with their 1-year-old daughter, Addison. “I’m really blessed to work here with such awesome people.” Baker’s devotion to serving the needs of customers, employees, and the community is sincere and exemplary of Star Bank of Texas' purpose and culture of community.

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Parker County Parker County One Courthouse Square Weatherford, TX 76086 817-599-6591 www.parkercountytx.com The Parker County commissioners’ court meets every other Monday at 9 a.m. Mark Riley, County Judge 817-598-6148 judge.riley@parkercountytx. com George Conley, Commissioner, Precinct 1 3000 Veal Station Road P. O. Box 681 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-220-7218 george.conley@parkercountytx.com Craig Peacock, Commissioner, Precinct 2 3033 FM 1885 Weatherford, Texas 76088 Phone: 817-594-4022 craig.peacock@parkercountytx.com Larry Walden, Commissioner, Precinct 3 1111 FM 1189 Brock, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-594-0371 larry.walden@parkercountytx.com Steve Dugan, Commissioner, Precinct 4 1320 Airport Road Aledo, Texas 76008 Phone: 817-596-0004 steve.dugan@parkercountytx.com John Forrest, County Attorney 817-594-8409 Don Schnebly, District Attorney 817-598-6124 Larry Fowler, Sheriff 817-594-8845 Jeanne Brunson, County Clerk 817-594-7461 Marjorie King, Tax Assessor/ Collector 817-598-6139

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404 West Main The expansive space at 404 Main Place can accommodate any gathering up to 350 people – anniversaries, birthday parties, weddings, and graduation parties. Owners James Tucker (left) and Gary Trojacek will see to it that your event is memorable. Office and retail space is also available. Contact Gary at 817448-8459 or see 404 Main Place's page on Facebook or visit www.404MainPlace. com to get started.

Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Wayne Hayes 1020 E. Highway 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-220-5857 Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Judge Kelly Green 207 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 682-229-2171 Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Judge Dusty Vinson 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6086 Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Judge Lynn Marie Johnson Willow Park Place 5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109 Willow Park, Texas 76087 Phone: 682-229-2224

Purple Heart proud town Very few towns have been honored as a “Purple Heart City,” but Springtown is one of them. On Nov. 1, 2014 at the annual Run to Remember 5K that recognizes the sacrifices of military veterans, city representatives accepted a plaque that named Springtown the 17th town in Texas to be designated as a Purple Heart City.

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Welcome to Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce . . . Growing Today for Tomorrow’s Future! What is the Chamber of Commerce?

Back Row (L-R) Jennifer Conway, Jhanna Bogan, Dr. Larry Murphy, Bill Hughes, Mary Jo Harms, Janelle Summers, Julie Lambert, Mike Kelley, Kim Ware and Front Row (L-R) Seated: Damon Liles, Blake May, Barb Claffey, Robert Moss and Mike Walsh. Not Pictured: Brandon Conway, Dr. James Gieb, Mark Baumann, Radonna Dunlap, Doug Hughes and Doug Harris.

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• The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of citizens who invest their time in the community’s progress. • Any citizen who is interested in helping to develop Springtown (which means more business, more jobs and better living for everyone) is eligible to become a member of the Springtown Area Chamber. The dues are structured to permit even the smallest business or individual to become a member. • The chamber is composed of directors, officers, ambassadors and committee workers who volunteer/donate their time.

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• The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce is a service institution that helps to promote businesses and create job opportunities through the stimulation of industrial and commercial growth.

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Rollin’ with it Springtown’s American Bike Rally continues to draw more cyclists By Natalie Gentry This year will mark the 6th Annual All-American Bicycle Rally in Springtown. The rally was inspired by Dr. Robert Moss’s enthusiasm for healthy activities and his love of the area. “I wanted to expose as many people as possible to the great people and roads we have in the Springtown area as opposed to a lot of the other cycling rides in Dallas and Ft. Worth where traffic is a major concern,” Moss said. “I ride on these roads 2-3 days a week and they are wonderful with minimal traffic, smooth roads, and scenic views.” So, Moss took the idea to the Chamber. “I opened my mouth at a Chamber meeting one time about doing a bike rally as a fundraiser and to expose the area to cycling as a healthy outdoor sport,” he said. “They quickly put me in charge of the event and now we are on our sixth year.” Bumps in the road Moss noted that his familiarity with roads helped the initial planning progress fairly smoothly. “Since I ride the roads frequently, I knew they would be good for a rally,” he said. “The challenging part was setting up the appropriate rest stops and police intersection control at a few key points.” With routes encompassing 10, 28, 54, and 67 miles available, Moss coordinated with the Parker County Sheriff Department and local volunteer firefighters to help ensure the safety of the rider. This year the rally will also feature a short six-mile ride for families. With minimal elevation change, this route is designed to get kids and their parents out on bikes.

Gearing up Throughout the years the rally has grown from 70 riders initially to 200 last year. “This year we are expecting more riders as we have moved the ride up to the first weekend in June,” Moss said. “We did this to make sure we would have all of the volunteer support we need to pull off an event like this and also not compete with another large rally in the Dallas area, which is held on the second weekend in June.” Moss also commented on the volunteers who have stepped up to help. “Volunteers from all of the local churches will man the rest stops and we have some from area volunteer fire stations who will be posted along the routes.” he said. Moss noted that the Springtown Chamber is also working on collaborations with the Weatherford Peach Pedal in July and the Granbury Blazin’ Saddles in August ride to make it a “trifecta” for the riders. “We are in the early stages of this, but if we can pull it off then the riders who participate in all three rallies would get a special gift,” he said. On the right route The overwhelming majority of rally reviews have been positive. “We consistently get great reviews from riders who comment on the beautiful routes, good roads, challenge of the course, ample parking, showers and bathrooms, friendly volunteers, and great barbecue sandwich from Woody Creek when the ride is finished,” Moss said. He noted that the support and gear (SAG) vehicles – trucks and motorcycles riding on the course to help riders who get into trouble – are often commented on and appreciated by riders, too.

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Saginaw Dialysis Clinic giving patients with kidney failure a local option for their care According to the National Kidney Foundation 26 million Americans have kidney disease and 450,000 currently are on dialysis. Dialysis is a treatment used to keep the body balanced during end stage kidney failure. When the kidneys are functioning properly, they act as your body’s filter, helping your body keep the nutrients and fluids you need and remove the things you don’t need. Wise Regional Health System knows undergoing dialysis can be stressful and time consuming. Patients typically need three, fourhour treatments each week to keep their bodies balanced. Wise Regional strives to make the process as easy and convenient as possible. Wise Regional currently operates two dialysis clinics, one in Saginaw and one in Decatur, so local patients don’t have to travel all the way into the Metroplex for their treatment. Both Wise Regional clinics offer hemodialysis, a treatment that circulates the blood from the body through a machine with a special filter (artificial kidney), and then returns the blood to the body. This machine acts as the kidney should filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood. The Saginaw clinic, which is conveniently located off of Bailey Boswell Road, opened in 2014 and has all of the most advanced and best equipment, including the Fresenius line of dialysis machines. Fresenius is a global leader in dialysis services and products. They have developed a machine that offers ultra pure dialysis, providing near sterile conditions for treatment, significantly reducing the risk of infection. The machines also are synced with Wise Regional’s Electronic Medical Records system, giving clinicians immediate access to a patient’s complete medical history. Additionally, the clinics are equipped with the Crit-Line system, a technology that helps continuously monitor patients during dialysis to ensure accurate treatment and fewer side effects. Wise Regional also has a low staff-to-patient ratio, meaning patients receive personalized care from our specially trained nursing staff. A full-time nephrologist, a doctor specializing in the renal system, oversees all

of the Wise Regional dialysis patients to ensure continuity of care. Dr. Aamir Zuberi serves as the Clinic Medical Director and makes rounds in both clinics every week; whereas, many nephrologists make rounds only twice a month. Ensuring patient comfort is essential at the Wise Regional dialysis clinics. Each patient has access to cable television and wireless Internet during their treatment. They also have access to warming blankets and pillows. The Saginaw clinic offers a particularly cozy and home-like environment. The staff at Wise Regional’s Dialysis Clinics recognize that dialysis is a major time commitment, and work with patients to provide flexible scheduling, so they can continue to live their lives as normally as possible while undergoing treatment. For more information on the Wise Regional Dialysis clinics, visit www.wiseregional.com/Dialysis or call 817-768-1060 to reach the Saginaw location. The Decatur location can be reached at 940-6261700.

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Springtown ISD 301 East 5th St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-7243 www.springtownisd.net Mike Kelley, Superintendent 817-220-1700 Mike Gilley, Assistant Superintendent 817-2201700 Gary Shaw, Chief Financial Officer 817-220-1700 Shane Strickland, Director of Transportation 817-220-1418 Toni Farmer, Director of Special Programs 817-220-1700 Jerrell Rutherford, Maintenance Supervisor 817-475-3345 Robert McHenry, Director of Technology 817-220-1700 Kathy Donoho, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 817-220-1700 Brian Hulett, Athletic Director 817-220-3040 J.B. Perry, Director of Fine Arts/UIL 817-220-2263

SPRINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 817-220-3888 Scott McPherson, principal smcpherson@springtownisd.net SPRINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL 817-220-7455 Mark Wilson, principal mwilson@springtownisd.net SPRINGTOWN INTERMEDIATE 817-220-1219 Joe Brown, principal jbrown@springtownisd.net RENO ELEMENTARY 817-221-5001 Traunsa Reeves, principal treeves@springtownisd.net SPRINGTOWN ELEMENTARY 817-220-2498 Pearl Russell, principal prussell@springtownisd.net GOSHEN CREEK ELEMENTARY 817-220-0272 Wes Thomas, principal wthomas@springtownisd.net

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The Springtown Independent School District Board of Trustees are: (front, l-r) Jay Grubis, Keith Springfield, Vice-President Larry Don Carter, President Amy Walker, Mike Ray; (back) Secretary Jody Lowery, Al Garrett, Superintendent Mike Kelley.

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Whatever your vehicular needs, either one of the Cliff’s Auto Service Centers can take care of you. Whether you visit the Springtown shop at 1088 East Highway 199 or the Weatherford store at 302 Palo Pinto, Cliff’s automotive experts are ready to get you in and out, often with same-day service. In Springtown ready to assist customers are (lr) Clint, Glen, Cliff, and Eric. At both Cliff’s, you’ll not only find they perform a slew of vehicle repairs but the shops are also U-Hall rental outlets as well as WiFi hotspots. Cliff’s is open six days a week and takes all major credit cards. Call them today at 817220-5959 in Springtown or 817-596-0708 in Weatherford and see how a family owned and oriented business can take care of a variety of your needs.

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Clinical Care Pediatrics now offering specialized pediatric care to area Residents in Tarrant, Parker and Wise and surrounding counties now have a new option for pediatric care. Last October, Clinical Care Associates expanded its offerings, opening Clinical Care Pediatrics in Bridgeport. The practice specializes in providing high-quality care for our community’s youngest members from birth through adolescence. Clinical Care Pediatrics accepts most private insurance plans and Medicaid and CHIP. Dr. Ja’Near Anderson is the primary provider at the practice. Prior to joining Clinical Care Associates, Dr. Anderson worked as an attending physician for the Newborn Intensive Care Specialist Group in Dallas. Services at Clinical Care Pediatrics include annual wellchild visits, sick visits, asthma managements, developmental screenings, flu shots, immunizations, sports physicals, hearing screenings and non-emergency injuries.

The clinic also is in the process of implementing a pediatric nurse advice line for patients to have 24/7 access to a licensed practitioner. “We are excited to have Dr. Anderson join our team. As this region continues to grow it is essential that we establish a network of the best physicians to care our community. Dr. Anderson is a great asset to West Wise County and surrounding areas,” said Paul Aslin, COO of Clinical Care Associates. Dr. Anderson earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. She completed a residency in pediatric medicine at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Penn. She also completed a fellowship in neonatology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. “The dreams of our children begin with a healthy start. I’m excited to contribute to the health and development of the community’s future, our chil-

dren,” said Dr. Anderson. Clinical Care Pediatrics is located at 2202 US Highway 380, Ste. 110. For more information on Clinical Care Pediatrics, visit www.clinicalcarepediatrics. com. To schedule an appointment, call 940-683-3014. Clinical Care Associates is a subsidiary of Wise Regional Health System, which currently 10 clinics in North Texas, with a total of 20 medical practitioners . Services include Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Medical Oncology and primary care. In 2014 Clinical Care Associates saw more than 10,000 individual patients. Clinical Care Associates also operates a Community Health Clinic on the Wise Regional West Campus in Decatur. The clinic offers a sliding scale payment scale for patients without insurance or who are underinsured. The clinic also offers evening and weekend Clincial Care Pediatrics in Bridgeport offers care to the hours. youngest patients.

Wise Regional opens dedicated pediatric unit In late 2014, Wise Regional Health System completed renovations that allowed for the creation of a dedicated pediatric unit on the second floor of the main hospital in Decatur. The unit focuses exclusively on the care of children – from newborns through adolescents. The compassionate staff is committed to providing excellent family-centered care to patients and their families, close to home. Experienced, registered nurses, who specialize in pediatric care, staff the unit. Wise Regional’s pediatric hospitalist and local pediatricians work together to provide 24-hour coverage for the unit. The unit also is fully stocked with pediatric-friendly medical supplies; and a pediatric treatment room is available for procedures, such as IV starts. The pediatric nurses and pediatricians treat children with The professionals at Wise Regional Health System take loving care of the smallest a wide-range of conditions, including upper respiratory infecpatients.

tions, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), broken bones, gastroenteritis, dehydration and jaundice. The nurses also are cross-training to care for babies in the adjacent Labor and Delivery Unit. The unit also offers a welcoming and family-friendly environment. Our four private patient suites offer sleeper sofas, so parents can stay with their child overnight. Books, movies, and Wi-Fi are available to entertain children during their stay. For the privacy and security of patients, the unit is only accessible through a locked entrance. Only patient and family-approved visitors will be allowed in the unit during visiting hours. “Having a space that is designed and equipped especially for children is an asset to the hospital and the community. Our goal is to keep children close to home and in a warm, nurturing environment,” said Gail Matthews, Director of the Labor and Delivery Unit.

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Taking care of business BY MISTY SHAW If you’re new to the area or simply want to know more about local businesses, there’s a welcoming staff ready to assist you at the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce. Meet Amy Walker, chamber director, and Administrative Assistant Michelle Deweese – their smiling faces greet local residents and newcomers alike at the Chamber’s office on the Square in Springtown. “Our mission statement is to promote business and community growth while enhancing the quality of life in our community,” Walker said. “When people call about a business, they feel like the chamber of commerce is the respectable place to find out if that’s a good business – we get a lot of phone calls from people needing services and (asking) where they can go eat, and we can direct them.” With a full calendar of area events to plan and coordinate, inquiries to answer, and chamber members to help, it seems there’s hardly a dull moment around here. “It stays pretty busy,” Walker said. “We try to keep up with everything that’s going on in town as best we can – schools, all the local churches – and we do our best to get that information out.” The Chamber currently has approximately 250 members, and “I think we had 29 new members just this year alone,” Walker said. “I should mention too our board,” Deweese added. “We have about 20 people on our board of directors, and they are awesome. They’re not just in it for their own needs – they really care about the whole community.” “They’re all local business owners,” Walker said of the Chamber board members, “and they’re very active in the community, helping with everything that we do – very supportive. I have to say, it’s the best board that I could even imagine.” The Chamber works with other area entities to fulfill the community growth portion of its mission statement. “We partner with the City of Springtown and Springtown ISD – we work really closely with both those entities, and that’s been very beneficial over the last

few years as we’ve worked on some of the projects that are on the Square, and some of the roads that have gone in,” Walker said. There are a number of benefits to being a Chamber member, and the staff works hard to make sure of that. “I think that we try really hard with the resources that we have to promote the businesses that are here in town and to help them be successful,” said Walker. “It’s very beneficial for somebody coming in to join the chamber because we are that connection, and we can get the word out, even if it’s just by talking about it. We do so many things to help promote our chamber members at a minimal cost to them.” Deweese said the Chamber’s online resources can be a major asset to members. “Members are listed in our online directory which is where most people find what they’re looking for,” she said. “That’s one of our biggest things, the online directory.” In addition to helping its members, the Chamber also works hard to benefit local residents by raising money for student scholarships and programs for senior

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citizens, Deweese said. “We do our Senior Angel Tree, which is for senior citizens during Christmas,” she said, “and we also raise money for the SEF (Springtown Educational Foundation) through sponsorships for an annual senior citizens Christmas luncheon.” The Chamber also hosts the Vocational Student of the Month and provides lunch for the student and their teacher. “Once a month, we honor a Springtown High School student who is enrolled in a trade class and chosen by their teacher” for the honor, Walker said. In addition to the Chamber banquet held every year in March, there’s a busy schedule of upcoming community events the chamber hosts annually. “This will be our fourth annual Sporting Clay Shoot (in April) and the sixth annual All American Bicycle Rally (in June).” There’s also the New Teachers Luncheon coming up in August, the Wild West Festival & BBQ Cook-Off in September, and several holiday events in December. Community outreach, support for local businesses, and assistance for residents in need

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Amy Walker (left) and Michelle Deweese know a lot about anything and everything going on in Springtown. – it’s all in a day’s work for the Springtown Area Chamber staff and members. “We’re all here to really make Springtown a better place to live, to make it a place where people want to come and raise their families, and have a business,

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Clubs and Organizations Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association (AASHA) P.O. Box 2091, Azle, TX 76098. For information visit www. azleanimalshelter.org or call 817-845-3829.

Post #2137 Meets the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Post, located on FM 730 North in Azle.

Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center Azle Area Ministerial Alliance 10328 Jacksboro Highway, between P.O. Box 275, Azle, TX 76098. For Azle and Lake Worth. Mailing address information email jackwwatson@ P.O. Box 929, Azle, Texas 76098, gmail.com. phone 817-237-1819, www.emphc.org. Azle Arts Association P.O. Box 1223, Azle, TX 76098 Live theatre presented at 1012 Southeast Parkway. For information call 817-944-3537. Tickets call 817-238-7529 (PLAY) or visit www. azlearts.org. Azle Community Caring Center 317 Commerce Street, Azle. For information call 817-270-2962, email azle.ccc@verizon.net or visit www. azlecares.org. Azle Historical Museum 124 W. Main Street, Azle. For information call 817-270-3037. The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March through the first week in December. Azle Lions Club Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 412 Commerce Street, across from the Azle Post Office. For more information call 817-689-7232 or visit www. azlelionsclub.org. Azle Masonic Lodge #601 Floor school or work every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge, 257 West Main. For more information call 817444-4134. Azle Women’s Business Association Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 12 noon at Cafe Conversations, 404 W. Main St. Mailing address: P.O. Box 613, Azle, Texas 76098. For information call 817-237-0840 or find them on Facebook. Careity Foundation Serving cancer patients in Parker and Tarrant counties 914 Foster Lane, Fort Worth, Texas, 76126. For more information visit www.careity.org or call 817-882-4100. Eagle Mountain Memorial VFW

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Meets every Friday at 6:30 a.m. at the 1070 North Main St., Springtown. 404 West Main St. in Azle. For more For information call 817-523information call 817-444-2277. 6133. Optimist Club of Springtown Meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at Howell’s Cafe 401 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown. For more information, call 817-523-4564 or email mgilley@ springtownisd.net. Promise Keepers of Azle Meets every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at 404 West Main St. in Azle.

Friends Of the Azle Memorial Library Meet the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Library, 333 Rotary Club of Azle West Main St. For more information Meets every Thursday at noon at 412 call 817-444-7216. Commerce Street, across from the Azle Post Office. Mailing address: Good NEWS Living-At-Home Block P.O. Box 93, Azle, Texas 76098. Nurse Program For more information call Meets first Monday of each month 817-444-4235. at 6 p.m. 328 W. Main St., Azle. For information call 817-444-2300. Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc. 8551 Boat Club Rd Legends Museum Suite 121, #115 839 North Main St., Springtown. Fort Worth, TX 76179 For information call 817-523-5939 or Phone (817) 236-1466 email moseley@airmail.net. For more information, visit www.seml. org or email comments@seml.org. Neighbor to Neighbors of Springtown, Inc. Sertoma Club of Azle 413 South Main St., Springtown. Meets every Wednesday at noon For information call 817-523-6095, at 412 Commerce Street, across email n2ntx@verizon.net, or visit from the Azle Post Office. For more www.n2nfoodpantry.com. information call 817-444-2500. Optimist Club of Azle Springtown Area Senior Citizens

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Youth Athletics Azle Competitive Youth Sports (ACYS) Youth baseball, basketball, cheerleading, 7-on-7 football, football, and volleyball. For more information call 817-9940940, email acysmail@yahoo.com, visit www.acys.com or find them on Facebook.

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Eagle Mountain Soccer Association (EMSA) Spring and fall youth Soccer programs in theAzle area. For Azle Little League (ALL) more information call 817-438-8855, email webmaster@ Youth baseball and softball programs in the spring and fall. emsasoccer.org, visit www.emsasoccer.org, or find them P.O.Box 700, Azle, TX 76098. For information call 817- on Facebook. 237-7680, email azlelittleleague@ yahoo.com, visit www. azlelittleleague.com, or find them on Facebook under Azle Springtown Lions Club Youth Sports (SLCYS) Baseball-Softball. Youth basketball, baseball/softball, cheerleading/dance team, football, and volleyball. 1228 Cottondale Rd. Azle Youth Association (AYA) Springtown, Texas 76082. For more information email Youth football, cheerleading and drill team programs. springtownlc@gmail.com, visit www.slcyouthsports.org, or Mailing address: P .O. Box 500, Azle, Texas 76098. find them on Facebook under Springtown Lions Club Pee Physical location: 9980 Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, Wee youth Sports.

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Center helps with unplanned pregnancies Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center is God-based BY MARK K. CAMPBELL It’s a non-descript house that sits off of Highway 199 – at 10238 Jacksboro Highway, to be exact. Those inside offer hope and help for anyone dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center was birthed in 1999 when some individuals in the area saw a need to help, Director Ednith Villalobos said. The non-profit Center is staunchly pro-life – abstinencebased – and a place where Godbased counseling and spirituality is the cornerstone. “Everything we do is centered around God” said Villalobos. Spiritual, emotional, and physical support are offered to anyone who walks through the door. The Center’s goal: “To educate people in the community about God’s great plan, abstinence until marriage.” Villalobos said that she and the trained volunteers at Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center focus on more than just the mothers. Fathers come in, too, and other family members are also engaged. The Center relies on donations to survive. Aside from the costs of staying open – utilities, office supplies – personal items like maternity and baby supplies are needed for distribution to clients. Diapers and formula are especially always needed – for kids up to two years old. Villalobos said that diapers

– especially size 3 and 5 – are most requested. Formula, too, is highly-sought after. Gently used toys and items are fine donations, too. Everything is distributed free, and patients can get even more supplies by attending weekly Bible and parenting/life skills classes and earning “points.” Childcare is available during the classes. “We are not limited to what we accept,” the director said. “Our girls can use pretty much everything that comes in.” Villalobos initially came to the Center after a call from Ash Creek Baptist Church to work as a volunteer; the Center needed an interpreter. That was four years ago. Today, after a two-year stop as the assistant director, she is now the director. Neita Head serves as the assistant director. Villalobos said, “Because there are not pregnancy centers available as you get out of the cities, we reach out to everyone around us so they know that we’re here and they’ll send the girls over to us.” She added, “We’re not just a place that provides supplies. We also provide the spiritual needs and emotional needs as well.” Villalobos said the Center is family-oriented and that many women feel it is a safe haven for them. Among the services provided are free pregnancy tests, proof of pregnancy forms, and maternity home and adoption referrals. Volunteers are always needed,

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Food pantries give cheerfully, happy to help by Natalie Gentry Local food banks and pantries are a great place to turn to not only for free food but other forms of support. Millions of individuals across the country and hundreds in the Azle and Springtown area struggle with feeding their families on a consistent basis. While some months most people are fine, there can be other periods of time due to an unexpected bill or reduction in income that can make it more challenging. Not only are these organizations a place to find help when it is needed, but they are also worthy charities for local philanthropists.

partment to provide weekend meals to school age children in need. For more information or assistance, call 817-270-2962.

Springtown First United Methodist Church Snack Packs First United Methodist Church began a Snack Pack Ministry to help provide snacks and food items to needy children in the Springtown Independent School District over weekends. The program began during the 2012-2013 school year and served approximately 30 students and has grown to helping 90 students. Donations to feed one child is $15 a month. Those donations can be made at the First United Community Caring Center The Community Caring Center Methodist Church, P.O. Box 266, (CCC) in Azle is a non-profit or- Springtown, 76082. ganization intent on helping those in need who live within the Azle Inasmuch… Food Pantry Inasmuch… is partnered with Independent School District. the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Located at 317 Commerce The pantry is located in EaStreet in Azle, the CCC provides gle Mountain United Methodist not only food but clothing, small Church at 7955 Reed Road in Azle. household goods, assistance Food is distributed to people with utilities and prescriptions, from the area without restriction emergency dental care, and every other Monday. Christmas dinner boxes to peoFor more information, contact diple in need of help. rector Sue Miller at 817-444-2303. They also coordinate the Backpacks for Kids food pro- Life and Liberty Food Pantry gram with the Azle Police DeLocated at 133 East Main Street

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Azle’s Community Caring Center offers more than just help with food by aiding those in need with utilities bills or prescriptions. Photo by Mark K. Campbell ing within the boundaries of the Springtown ISD. Located at 413 S. Main Street in Springtown, the pantry strives to provide food, clothing, and referral assistance during a crisis or time of need. N2N is open the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information call 817-523-6095, email n2ntx@ verizon.net, visit www.n2nfoodpantry.com, or find them on Neighbor to Neighbors of Facebook. Springtown The goal of N2N is to provide services to needy families livin Azle, this food pantry has been providing food to the needy every first and third Tuesday of the month for the past two years. The pantry is funded by the Life and Liberty Church in Meadowbrook in conjunction with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and serves more than 200 families each month. For more information contact the Life and Liberty Church at 817-535-6443.

“Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”

MANUAL ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY SERVICES

Tire & AuTomoTive Shop Automotive Repair Foreign/Domestic Tune-ups • Brakes • Oil Changes Computer Diagnostics • A/C Repair Emission Testing • Carburetors Fuel Injection • Motor Overhauls

Azle’s 2009, 2010 & New & Used Tires 2011 People’s State Inspection Choice Award Winner (Tarrant & Parker)

Rentals

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Reno Food Pantry The City of Reno stocks a small food pantry in City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, in Azle. Bread is picked up twice a week by Public Works Director Scott Passmore and is available to anyone in the area. Produce is also available during the growing season. Donations of food and hygiene products are always accepted. For more information contact Passmore at 817-566-5654.

MON. - SAT. 9-6

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Area Patriotism

Azle Dental Care

Caring, compassionate, and professional dental care for the entire family awaits at Azle Dental Care. An avid supporter of the community, Brooke Porter, D.D.S and her associates have decades of experience using the most modern of dental techniques. Call them at 817-444-1763 or visit Azle Dental Care at 912 Boyd Road. There is detailed information on their website www.smilegreat.com and they’re linked up on Facebook and Twitter.

The annual Follow The Flag on July 4 ends with one of the biggest firework blasts around. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

We’re more than just a tire store! Auto & Light Truck Repair SAME(most DAY SERVICE repairs)

• Complete Tune Up & Diagnostics • Brakes & Front Ends • Transmission Service Repair • Emission Testing & Repair • Water Pumps & Flushes • Alignment (including 4 door long box) • Complete Diesel Diagnostic & Repair • Shocks & Struts • Exhaust & Glass Repair

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HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 AM - 6 PM • Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM

State InSpectIonS Recognized State Emission Repair Facility Cars, Light Trucks, Trailers and Motorcycles

12 Months/ 12,000 Miles Warranty on all Repairs

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Town of Lakeside Town of Lakeside 9830 Confederate Park Rd. Lakeside, Texas 76108 817-237-1234 Mayor: Pat Jacob Mayor Pro Tem: Kim Ware City Council members:

Jim Elliott Dale Martin Amy Robinson Bill Mohr City Secretary: Debbie McLemore Police Chief: Lee Pitts

www.AzleNews.net www.Springtown-Epigraph.net

The council for the Town of Lakeside are: (front, l-r) Jim Elliott, Dale Martin, Bill Mohr; (back) Mayor Pro Tem Kim Ware, Mayor Pat Jacobs, Amy Robinson.

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Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator # 106 www.owenscorning.com

Joe S. McCreary, D.D.S. • We treat every member of the family. 817-444-3209 • 209 Roe Street, Azle • Movies & Video Games during treatment! • Nitrous Oxide & AntiAnxiety medication available without excessive fees!

We make your visit to the dentist a fun experience!

• Dental Implants from start to finish! • The Lastest High Tech equipment for comfortable, efficient & detailed exams.

817-523-7227 817-220-7927 “Serving Springtown Since 1977” www.SpringtownDrug.com

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Minor Care clinic open at Texas Health Azle Facility offers same-day and weekend care for routine health needs Azle Minor Care is now open in its new location and ready to care for residents of Azle and surrounding communities. Located in the medical office building at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, the clinic is designed to be an additional after-hours resource for patients to be treated for a variety of conditions that include: • sore throat • cough • congestion • ear aches • dental pain • minor lacerations • flu-like symptoms Clinicians are also qualified to perform school physicals. Staffed and operated by Texas Health Physicians Group, Azle Minor Care is open Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. No appointment is necessary. “Many patients have medical conditions that require immedi-

ate attention and yet are not severe enough for an emergency room visit,” said Valarie Gilbert, R.N., chief nursing officer at Texas Health Azle. “The clinic is a resource for convenient care when patients can’t get in or cannot wait for a scheduled appointment to see a primary care physician.” Previously, patients had to visit the emergency department at the hospital or travel to the Fort Worth area to be seen in a minor care clinic. Patients visiting Azle Minor Care will be seen by a physician assistant and nurse practitioner in one of four treatment rooms in a location closer to home, regardless of their ability to pay. After an assessment, these medical professionals are qualified to write simple prescriptions, administer antibiotic shots, stitch minor lacerations, test for influenza or perform other needed services.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle’s Minor Care Clinic serves the area. If appropriate, patients can be transferred directly to the hospital’s emergency room. “Our goal is to complement the hours of local primary care physicians so that there is a resource in the community for people who have a minor care

need over the weekend,” said Bob Ellzey, FACHE, president of Texas Health Azle. “Making sure those needs are met, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, is the top priority.” For more information about

Azle Minor Care, located on the campus of Texas Health Azle at 909 Southeast Parkway, Suite 101, call 817-334-6525. To learn more about health care options at Texas Health Azle, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Azle or call 1-877-THR-WELL.

Area Easter Embedded Designs

Embedded Designs, based in the heart of Azle, has been seen on the D.I.Y. Channel's Texas Flip N Move. Owner Mark Johnson has worked more than 20 years as a carpenter and will once again be the carpenter for the TV show's second season. Gary Trojacek, Melody Johnson, and Mark Johnson can make you happy with custom designs of wood, glass, tile, and stone. Call 817-829-0414 or visit Designembedded.com.

There’s pure springtime joy every Easter when Azle’s Central Park is turned into an egg-hunters paradise. Over 15,000 eggs are “hidden” in the expansive greenery – with areas sectioned off for smaller collectors; all eggs are gone in around two minutes. Afterward, everyone can grab a free hot dog and drink and mill about, enjoying and inspecting their treats. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Area Outside

Springtown Park and Azle’s Ash Creek Park are popular with scores of disc golfers year round. Photo by Natalie Gentry

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Headaches • Pediatrics • Personal Injury • Asthma • • Common Cold • Backaches Springtown residents Debbie Hays, left, and Marilyn Draper head out for a jaunt in Springtown Park. The two sisters are avid fans of walking in the park, where they’ve come almost every day for the last two years. Photo by Misty Shaw

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O U C H Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a short drive away.

Emergency Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle is close by and ready to handle any health issue you may have, big or small, so you can get the medical attention you need quickly. Our Level IV Trauma Center and Cycle III Chest Pain Center will handle your large emergencies, while the Azle Minor Care Clinic and fast track program can help with the smaller ones. When you find yourself in a medical emergency, find your way to the nearby Texas Health Azle.

1-877-THR-WELL | TexasHealth.org/Azle

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