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REDO AND REUSE FOR A REFRESHING BACKYARD RETREAT Create an outdoor living space by using unexpected and personality-filled finds.

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Surrounded by the deafening hum of thousands of literal busy bees, Jason Smith finds solitude in checking the well being and attitude of his bee hives.

MOPS: MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS What if there was a way to engage in friendship that doesn’t add any extra work to a mother’s already heavy load?

We’re talking about MOPS: Mothers of PreSchoolers.

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KEEPING IT REAL WITH MARI MCGUIRE

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Keeping It Real is a section that gives a real look inside the world of real women in the community who wear many hats in their personal and professional lives. These women are conquerers of spreadsheets, last-minute school projects, and date nights.

Mix together several generations of Texas ranching, an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to hug on any and every kind of animal that’ll let ya, and a soft spot for special needs kids/adults, and you’ll get Jim and Brenda Nolan.

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BELIEVING: BEYOND BOLD Erica Willis’s boldness proves what God does when we commit to hear from Him each day.

A LITTLE GIRL WITH A BIG HEART Jayci Stubblefield has a very special purpose, because God gave her a heart for special needs children.

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About the Cover Cover photo is an outdoor living space created by Rocki Hughes. To read more about how to create your own unique backyard oasis, turn to page 10.

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HUSTLE & HEART: HOW ONE TEAM FOUGHT FOR THEIR STATE WIN The WCS basketball team’s cohesiveness on the court came from not only practicing and giving their all, but by being there for each other throughout all of the team’s ups and downs over the course of the year.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: FINANCIAL TIPS FOR NEWLY SINGLE WOMEN During a major life transition, you may want to meet with a financial advisor on how to plan for tomorrow.

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FIVE TIPS TO HELP BUILD YOUR BUSINESS’ SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

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Lisa Graves helps small businesses and independent agents create a presence online and on social media.

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THE WILLIAMS SISTERS: SABRINA AND J.J. Today as successful business women, Sabrina and J.J. Williams share it all: achievements, beauty, and happiness.

THE LIST: TOP FIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR THE FAMILY A look at the festivities around Parker County on the Fourth of July.

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PUTTING THE “PARK” IN PARKER COUNTY Go outside and explore nature. Hike.

Bike. Walk. Run. Let kids play.

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HOMETOWN HAPPINESS Wishing much love and happiness to Parker county’s newlyweds.

HOMETOWN BUNDLES OF JOY Welcoming Parker County’s newest residents.

HOMETOWN GRADUATES Congratulations to Parker County’s seniors and graduates.

WHAT’S UP, PARKER COUNTY? Local calendar of events.

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Nothing is better than working, playing, and serving in your hometown. As long-time residents of Parker County, we are very excited to begin a new journey with you in our hometown, focusing on the people and the places that make it a special area to live! With publications across the state, it has been a long-awaited dream of Red Fin Publishing to be able to merge our passion for our work and our own community. We are very excited that the time has come to bring you the premier issue of Parker County LifeStyle.

This magazine is a labor of love, created by you – for you! Parker County LifeStyle is a quarterly publication that serves up “the skinny” for locals, connecting you to what is happening in the area. Within this issue, you’ll read stories about individuals, groups, and places that we hope inspire and encourage you wherever you are reading.

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In this issue, you will find event calendars for the kids loaded with camps, classes, and free experiences happening all over Parker County. You will also find stories of a young girl making a difference, a couple with a passion for special needs children, and two sisters continuing a legacy.

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We want to thank those who have helped us make this publication a reality and supported us as we took a leap of faith to create a product that captures the legacy of Parker County. A special thanks to our advertisers for making this publication possible and free to you! Help us express our gratitude by shopping local and picking up your complimentary copy at any advertiser’s location.

This publication is about you! Please feel free to email us your events to add to our Fall calendar, photos of your events to add to our upcoming section Hometown Happenings, or anything you would like to see in the next issue. We would love to hear from you!

We give thanks to God for our many blessings and look forward to great year to come!

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WRITERS

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Martha Helton

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Rebecca Parvaresh

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To refresh any outdoor living space, create a scene using unexpected and personality-filled finds. Decorate with different pieces, elements, and textures to give a space interest and character. Start by searching thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales for unique pieces to decorate with. Also, look around your home to see what you may already have. Look for things that inspire you or make you happy. Part of the fun of decorating is using something in a different way than it was intended to be used.

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After a long day of saving lives and racing to emergency calls, most paramedics take respite in coming home to their families and their favorite hobby. For some maybe it’s a game of golf or a relaxing lap around the pool, but for local Weatherford resident and paramedic, Jason Smith, it’s hanging out in his bee yard. Surrounded by the deafening hum of thousands of literal busy bees, Jason finds the solitude in checking the well being and attitude of each hive.

Jason and Christina Smith, owners of JC’s Honey Bees.

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He slowly walks from one to the next, harvesting the combs of delicious honey made from all the local trees and flowers thanks to his small friends. “For me it is a bit personal,” he says. “I enjoy beekeeping, as it is a way for me to unwind. I know it sounds funny to think that dealing with thousands of stinging insects is relaxing, but for me it is. Also, my bees provide pollination to the backyard gardens, fruit trees, and wild flowers within a 2-mile radius.”

Jason is a third generation beekeeper. He and his wife, Christina Smith, started JC’s Honey Bees in 2012, but were tending local bees well before they started advocating the importance of local honey. In some ways, you can say that the bees picked Jason to watch over them personally. “Once I had settled down in Weatherford and was gardening, I noticed that our production from the garden and fruit trees was low. So I started looking into honey bees. There was much discussion and disagreement with my wife about keeping them. About 2 to 3 weeks after our talk, a swarm of honey bees showed up on one of our peach trees. To me this was a big ‘HERE IS YOUR SIGN’ moment. So, with the help of my friend Ed, I was able to capture the swarm and get started with beekeeping.”

Jason is employed full time with the Parker County Hospital District as a paramedic. Though he has spent years honing his skills as a beekeeper, he has seen the other side of human and bee interactions. His advice when it comes to removing bees from your property come from those years of experience in both fields. “If you have or find a bee hive on your property, it is better to find someone who knows what they are doing to remove it,” he cautions. “I say this not only as a beekeeper who removes bee colonies alive, but I also say this as a paramedic. Not having the skills, knowledge, equipment, and experience can be very dangerous when dealing with honey bees. They will die to defend their home and family just as most of us would. So if you climb up a ladder without protective gear on with a can of bug killer, the honeybees are likely to respond very aggressively to you. After all, you are trying to kill them. I often explain it this way: you can pay me to remove them or you can pay the hospital or the funeral home. Some people can have a severe reaction to the bee sting or stings, and depending on your health, multiple stings can lead to serious problems that can be life ending.”

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Removing bees alive is just another goal for JC’s Honey Bees. The removal of a hive by a novice homeowner can quickly go from having a few stings to a fatal situation. Jason knows the value the bees bring to the ecosystem, but sees the aggressiveness that comes from them defending their unwanted home set up in a homeowner’s backyard. “I remove Pasteurized or processed honey – as commonly found in grocery stores – has been heated and stripped of its nutritional benefits. It is unhealthy and essentially the equivalent of eating refined sugar. Raw honey has not been heated, pasteurized, or processed, and as a result, it maintains all of its nutritional benefits. It contains several natural vitamins, enzymes, powerful antioxidants and other important natural nutrients.

Raw honey has anti-viral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

It promotes body and digestive health, is a powerful antioxidant, strengthens the immune system, eliminates allergies, and is an excellent remedy for skin wounds and all types of infections.

Raw honey’s benefits don’t stop there.

Raw honey can also stabilize blood pressure, balance sugar levels, relieve pain, calm nerves, and it has been used to treat ulcers. Raw honey is also an expectorant and anti-inflammatory and has been known to effectively treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma. Raw honey purchased from a local source is an excellent way of treating seasonal allergies. Local honey is preferred for treating allergies because the likelihood is great that it will contain small amounts of the specific pollens an individual may be allergic to.

Information taken from jcshoneybees.com

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the honey bees alive and for the purpose of re-homing them in a new hive. Once re-homed, the bees are fed a diet of sugar water to help provide the calories they need to start the reconstruction of their home. I give them time and space to see how they perform. Usually within two weeks they are settled in and doing just great.”

Re-homing bees rather than eradicating them is just another piece to the JC Honey Bee model. Since 2007, the USDA has noted a decline in the bee population due to weather patterns and several other factors. According to Scientific Reports in an article from February 2016, an 11-year British study concluded that the decline in the bee population was closely connected to the rise in certain pesticides used in agriculture. Either way, the decline of the overall bee population is a hot topic for many in the agricultural world. Small operations of beekeepers like JC’s Honey Bees are helping to reduce the eradication and instead, offer the bees a chance to find a new home and pollinate the agriculture around them. Even when Jason attempts to rehome a hive he has rescued, there are times the colony doesn’t cooperate. Even in those situations, there is still a chance to correct the hive. “If they are overly aggressive and have no reason to be, they are given 2 chances to improve their attitude. If they do not, then I kill their old queen and requeen with one that has a much better attitude. This changes the personality and genetics of the colony in a very short

time. During the spring and summer, worker bees only live 6

second Monday of each month. The second club is Dino-

to 8 weeks.”

Bee Club and they meet the second Tuesday of each month.

Though you may have a small garden or a heart ready to

What the clubs offer is beginning bee classes and mentorship

take on some bees, Jason advises that these are not pets. They

that can be invaluable. We all make mistakes and hopefully

are a working colony with a job to do each day. One hive can

learn from them, but beekeeping, like most hobbies, is

pollinate large areas of land, which benefits us all. Jason has

expensive to start. By having a mentor, you can reduce the

been around bees since he was young but even he reached out

number of mistakes and save yourself time, money, and your

to more seasoned beekeepers before starting up his own hive.

honeybees.”

“My Granddad started keeping bees 70 years ago. He,

While the Smiths are busy working their hives and

along with my dad, kept honeybees up to the late 1980s.

raising their children to be the hopeful 4th generation of bee

They lost their colonies due to a tornado and did not have

keepers, you can find their honey locally sold at Pilgrims

the finances to start back up,” he said. “To get started in

Farm & Ranch, 2201 FM 920 in Weatherford. JC’s Honey

beekeeping I suggest you find some one who is already

Bees offers locally produced honey, starter (nucleus) colonies,

keeping them and see if you can go to the bee yard with

live bee removal, and pollination. They are located in

them. This will allow you a quick intro the bees to see if you

Weatherford, Texas and can be contacted at (817) 597-5922.

can handle being around them. If that works, then I would

You can read more about their process, see their hives, and

join a bee club. One of the clubs I belong to meets in Fort

learn about the value of raw, locally sourced honey on their

Worth and they are called Metro Beekeepers. They meet the

website: jcshoneybees.com.

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MOPS:

Moms of

Preschoolers

By Erica Willis Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. It can be difficult to transition into a new life as “Mommy.” The neverending needs of a newborn make leaving home an Olympic event, a trip to the grocery store impossible, and connecting with friends a long-lost dream. A mom may as well kiss that social life goodbye for the next year.

Or are times changing? What if there was a way to engage in friendship that doesn’t add any extra work to her already heavy load?

In steps an organization that saves moms one sanitygiving moment at a time. We’re talking about MOPS: Mothers of PreSchoolers. It is an organization for moms, run by moms. Parker County provides this connecting point for mothers who desire others to relate to their “mom life.” Dirty diapers, discipline, marriage, breastfeeding- you name it, no topic is off-limits for these mamas! Anyone and everyone who answers to the name “Mommy” is welcome, from any stage of pregnancy to having at least one child in kindergarten or younger.

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deeper lever through conversation breakouts. The nationwide organization also provides monthly emails to encourage, an adorable welcome package, and a quarterly magazine with breathtaking photography and relevant topics.

Don’t let all the baby talk fool you. These women also take leadership and community involvement seriously. The organization is led by a team of ladies who coordinate the finances, social interaction, publicity, and new member inclusion - it is a mini empire! Any mom who is excited to lead will find themselves right at home as they are encouraged to step up and lead.

One of the most unique qualities of MOPS is the inclusion of “Mentor Moms.” These mentors help guide the members through the victories and struggles of parenting by sharing their wisdom acquired from raising kids from childhood into adulthood. These women donate their time and sage words to encourage moms, calm fears, and often rock a fussy newborn at each meeting. Think of them as the group’s personal mommy experts.

Why do these seasoned mom veterans give of their time? It turns out the learning goes both ways! Mentor Mom Sheila Willis says, “I have loved getting to know the sweet

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girls in my group! I thought I would be there to teach and

(the kind not centered around their favorite colors or letters

guide them, but really they have taught me. I found it was a

in the alphabet) then MOPS is for you!

wonderful way to find new friends and a great opportunity to become an even better mother to my adult children.”

So why should a Parker County mom get involved?

To get involved in the Parker County MOPS group, check them out on Facebook @WeatherfordMops or email them at WeatherfordMOPS@gmail.com

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Melissa Rackley, MOPS Head Coordinator, describes MOPS as a “chance to take a break and be with fellow moms who can understand the stresses of motherhood. The women involved keep each other pressing on - we are each other’s cheerleaders!”

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KEEPING IT REAL

Photo by BBM Creative Photography

with

Mari McGuire

Marianne McGuire is a

Mari specializes in dynamics,

former Texas A&M catcher

explosive methods, running,

(1994-1998) and team captain.

jumping and weight bearing

McGuire played under Hall

mechanics. Coach Mari

of Fame coach Bob Brock

prides herself on hard work.

(currently at Sam Houston

Continuous development of

State University) and current

her knowledge and making

Texas A&M coach Jo Evans.

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Since graduating from A&M,

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her hometown of Weatherford,

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WHAT IS

WHERE

THE LAST

IS ONE

THING YOU DO BEFORE YOU

PLACE YOU WOULD LOVE TO

GO TO BED? 100 squats

TRAVEL TO?

then pray.

Anywhere with a beach!

WHAT’S THE FIRST

WHAT ARE 3 WORDS TO

THING YOU DO IN THE

DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

MORNING?

Disciple, Athlete, Mom.

I get some coffee, and pray.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE/

And then I snuggle for 15

GO TO ARTICLE

minutes in my daughter’s

OF CLOTHING OR

bed.

ACCESSORY?

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU

My Louis Vuitton bag.

READING RIGHT NOW?

WHAT IS THE BEST THING

The Bible.

ABOUT BEING A MOM? Hugs and cuddling.

WHAT ARE SOME OF

WHAT ARE YOUR SUMMER

YOUR FAVORITE PLACES

PLANS? Work hard and play

AROUND TOWN?

hard. Summers are super

Pizza Place - I love the

busy at the gym. We usually

Grizzards (always have) and

see close to 75-80 athletes a

their creamy Italian dressing!

day, so it’s hard work. We will

I love shopping for fun stuff

enjoy traveling and friends on

at The Junktion. Cherry Park

the weekends.

- when my dad died they

WHAT IS SOME ADVICE

dedicated a bench to him

YOU WOULD GIVE OTHER

there, so I like to take my

MOMS IF YOU COULD?

bible study and go sit there

Pray for your kids everyday,

with him.

that they would know and

HARDEST PART ABOUT

love the Lord. Pray for

BEING A MOM?

yourself to have patience

Being a good example.

and a kingdom perspective.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE

That you would be able to

VERSE?

see your children as the Lord

Isaiah 40:31 - but those who

sees you. Take care of your

hope in the Lord will renew

body, skin, hair and teeth…

their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will

the older I get the more I Photo by Nicole Lightfoot

realize how important those

run and not grow weary, they

things are to your appearance

will walk and not be faint.

WHAT IS THE HARDEST

WHAT IS THE FUNNIEST

in your older age. Pray for

WHAT DO YOU ORDER AT

THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

THING THAT HAS

your husband to love you and

STARBUCKS?

Not enough time in the day

HAPPENED TO YOU

think you are beautiful and

NO STARBUCKS but like I

to accommodate everyone

RECENTLY?

pray that the Lord will give

always say…I like my coffee

and the time away from my

I was sending a recruiting

you energy to be all things to

black like I like my men! :)

family.

email for an athlete of mine.

all people like us moms have

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN

WHAT MADE YOU START

Her dad came up to me at a

to be. God is Faithful…The

BALANCE?

YOUR BUSINESS?

game and said, “hey my sexy

Lord will fight for you…you

Pray for God to multiply my

I’ve been an athlete my whole

love!” I just died! My husband

need only to be still. Exodus

time and direct my path.

life, it’s who I am. I have

has that set as my name on

14:14

WHAT BRINGS YOU THE

coached and done lessons

my emails, and I had no

MOST JOY?

since college. The Lord kept

idea when I was forwarding

The Lord

opening doors to bigger

emails everyone was seeing

WHAT DO YOU LOVE

things, and I just followed His

that signature…my sexy love.

ABOUT YOUR JOB?

lead.

SOOOO EMBARRASSING.

EVERYTHING! The athletes,

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU

WHAT DO YOU NOT LEAVE

how they inspire me and

ENJOY IN YOUR FREE

HOME WITHOUT? Cell

how the Lord proves Himself

TIME?

phone, sunglasses, carmex.

faithful through the fruit that

Relaxing by the pool,

WHO’S HAD THE MOST

is produced. It’s answered

working out, sleeping and

INFLUENCE ON YOU?

prayers.

watching sports.

Jesus.

“The Lord kept opening doors to bigger things, and I just followed His lead.”

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Exceptional

Rodeos FOR

Special

People

By Martha Helton Photos by Lindsey Sullivan Photography

Reaching special needs kids and adults is a heartfelt passion.

Mix together several generations of Texas ranching, an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to hug on any and every kind of animal that’ll let ya, and a soft spot for special needs kids/adults. This potpourri of ingredients perfectly embodies Weatherford residents, Jim and Brenda Nolan. Their Texas-sized hearts flow freely—as well as shedding a tear or two--through their non-profit corporation, Rafter J Exceptional Rodeos. These rodeos bring the rodeo experience tailored specifically for the special needs children and adults among us. It offers them a well-deserved chance to enjoy “normal” fun and entertainment, giving them dignity and respect.

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Brenda, a petite, attractive lady, explained how the pair met: “My cousins have always worked on the ranching stuff with Jim, and we actually met at a Johnny Rodriguez dance at the lumberyard in Roscoe, Texas. I liked animals and he liked animals and I saw that buffalo and that’s all it took!” said Brenda, eyes twinkling with a chuckle on her lips. They married four years ago and they’ve been loving animals and each other ever since.

Jim graduated from TCU with a ranch management degree and managed a few ranches. “Then I rodeoed for 23 years, fought bulls, did wild cow milking and wild mare racing. The rodeo circuit is pretty rough on your body. I’ve had both knees worked on and both ankles. The bulls pretty much took out my running gear and slowed me down,” Jim shared, with his delightful, slow, warm-hearted drawl, topped by a bushy mustache. “It was a lot of fun while it lasted.”

“I guess I’ve been an adrenaline junkie all my life,” admitted Jim. “I love snow skiing. Managed a couple of ranches and leased a couple of ranches. Had my own yearlings and cows. I got into this in ’05 and it’s been a fun job—a very rewarding job helping these special kids.” Jim literally stamped his own brand name on his business, Rafter J Exceptional Rodeos. “Rafter J” was the brand his father gave him to brand his cattle with when he was five years old.

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These rodeos bring the rodeo experience tailored specifically for the special needs children and adults among us.

The idea to start these special rodeos began with Jim’s own son, Spencer, who has Down syndrome and autism.

Rafter J Mechanical Bulls was started by Jim in 2002, and Spencer would go with him and watch. “He laughed at the people getting bucked off the mechanical bull and I asked him if he wanted to get on it. He crawled up there and I told him to hold his hand up; he held both up and started waving at the crowd as I gave him a ride. That’s how I got started,” said Jim. Jim’s partner and best friend in the mechanical bull/ animal/special needs dream is Brenda. Her background as an advocate for domestic violence victims translates not only into her soft spot for animals, but her heart to brighten the world of handicapped children and adults alongside her husband. Their seven grandkids delight in helping out with the business as well.

Jim has reworked the mechanical bull equipment for safety purposes. “If they can’t get out of a wheelchair, there are smaller roping dummies where they’re taught how to swing a rope from their chairs. We’ve modified our equipment like our spring-loaded horse and our springloaded bull; we’ve dropped them down where they’re wheelchair accessible and we can sit them up there. With our remote control bull we can sit them up there and hold them while we give them a slower ride.” Jim explained. “Boy, they’re having a blast!”

Jim elaborated more on the bulls. “We’ve got Rockin’ B, the mechanical bull that’s got a belly on him that has smoke billowing out of him and he snorts. I wanna make ‘em as authentic and realistic as they can be. Kids love to ride him.

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He’s one of the safest bulls on the market, because he’s

events and schools, locally and even internationally,

got a rotating base where you can stand two adults up there to

based on advanced bookings. This helps undergird their

hold on to the rider while he rides,” Jim explained.

expenses. Raising money for charities, such as Make a Wish

“It’s an unbelievable experience. When we do these

Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network, Dreamcatchers,

rodeos and we bring in rodeo personalities and the

Wounded Warriors and the American Cancer Society, is a

announcer - one minute everybody’s got a smile on their

high priority as well.

face, ‘Did you see this little girl?,’ ‘Did you see this little boy?,’

Jim’s main business is spraying to kill brush, prickly

and the next minute you look around and they’ve got tears

pear, and mesquite for different ranches in this area. “That’s

in their eyes---like I say, it takes a rough edge off of a lot of

how we make a living. We’re hoping one day we get enough

people.”

sponsors to do this for a living. But growing up on these

Ideally, Jim wants the exceptional rodeos to be offered

ranches, I thought there’s plenty of need to spray prickly

free of charge, underwritten by corporate sponsors. However,

pear in Parker County and the surrounding counties,” he

some sponsors seem hesitant to be associated with the

explained. He hires some of his men to help on out-of-town

disabled. “But that’s not going to slow me down. I’m still

rodeo events sometimes.

going to keep doing as much as I can. I’ve worked a lot of

Along with the rodeo experience, there are some

these exceptional rodeos out of my own pocket because it’s

“cowboy” animals along with some exotics thrown in to pet

something that needs to be done.”

and take pictures with. Take your picture while sitting on top

Rafter J Mechanical Bulls, the Nolans’ for profit business, hires out for trade shows, Cattle Baron Balls, corporate

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of the longhorn or pet Rowdy the buffalo. Jim’s aspiration to own three different animals has been realized. “I’ve wanted

a kangaroo, I’ve wanted a zebra, and I’ve wanted a buffalo,” declared Jim. “And he got ‘em!” Brenda burst out, enthusiastically laughing.

Buckaroo the kangaroo is the family pet that lives with them, wears a onesie and diapers. He will grow to about six feet tall. Because he’s been bottle fed—as is the case with all their animals—he is tame and used to people. “We’re pretty close to this little guy,” Brenda chuckled, while petting Buckaroo’s head.

“Every animal we get they get a home for life,” explained Jim. “We have an exercise pen for Buckaroo and we’ll harness train him. We’re adapting to them as we go.” On the near horizon is acquiring an otter and an African Crested porcupine who loves to have his belly rubbed, in spite of his 12-inch quills.

Carnival-type games that are available in addition to mechanical bulls are: armadillo races, an inflatable horse racetrack, mini goat roping while on a fiberglass horse, chicken poop bingo, pig races, mouse roulette, miniature mules that pull carts with kids on them and a remote control bull.

The Nolans travel three or four times a month with their four trailers of animals and mechanical bulls to different venues. Actually, Jim travels while Brenda stays home to feed the other animals. They do take volunteers and paid help sometimes. But traveling is hard on people and animals.

To address that problem, Brenda’s daughter, a realtor, helped them find 30 acres two years ago. “We wanted to offer a place where you could see so much more than us going out to them.” The Nolans are putting the last touches on their property before opening in June.

Not only do the Nolans want to reach the disabled, they want to invite area schools to take field trips to their property to experience the animals up close and personal. “We are centrally located here in Weatherford and within a 50 mile radius, there are at least 50 schools.”

Reaching special needs kids and adults is still a heartfelt passion. “From personal experience with our son, I know some of the pain and troubles they go through,” Jim shared, sincerity etching his face. “They deserve more entertainment and that’s what we’re about. Bringing a little joy—whether it lasts an hour, two hours, three hours. There needs to be more things they can do.”

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Believing Beyond Bold

By Peggy Purser Freeman Photos by Elin Hughes Photography

“Now, God of ten calls me to somet hing extraordinary in t he midst of t he ordinary.

It ’s about constantly denying what I want and doing what God asks of me.”

E

rica Willis, cheerleading captain, student council president, homecoming queen, lead in the school musicals, plus a worship leader would never be described as timid or soft-spoken. From birth

God blessed Erica with an abundance of talents and gifts.

However this beautiful, joyful woman’s boldness was birthed by pain wrapped in love.

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“I have one brother,” Erica explained.

pray with a friend or writing on her blog when

“He’s thirteen months younger than

everyone else is having fun, she remains

me. We were always close. He was

faithful to the task God has given her.

my man of honor, aka matron

“I never imagined I’d be a

of honor, at my wedding. We

writer of any sort, even though

had a house fire when I was

I grew up loving books

three. He was badly burned,

and poetry, even how that

pronounced clinically

translated into writing music.

dead three times and

Words carry POWER for

revived three times. This

me. What really propelled

radically shaped how I saw

me over the line to radical

the world, especially how I

boldness was the call to write.

treated other kids who looked

It was not something I had

different. Because of his scars,

been trained to do. God had

he was stared at and picked on. At

been prompting me to write for

a young age, I became the defender of

years. When I finally gave in and was

the playground. If I was around, no one

obedient to the next phase of my life, being

was allowed to bully for any reason.”

“A devout Catholic, my grandmother got us in church

a writer, I had to cast aside caring what people thought. I had a story to share, and no matter how scared

often and taught me to pray for my brother while he was

I was, I had to be bold and share even the most personal

in the hospital after the house fire. My parents took me to

things.”

church, but it wasn’t a lifestyle for us.”

Erica turned eight the year her parents divorced. They

About this time in Erica’s journey she met Mary Southerland, co-creator of Girlfriends In God, an extremely

both remarried and managed to give Erica and her brother a

popular online devotional. “Mary encouraged me to continue

happy childhood. Here Erica’s boldness became a tool of love.

practicing the craft of writing, by working on blog entries.

“When a friend invited me to church camp in eighth grade, I dedicated my life to Christ. This is where my faith literally took off. I saw prayer transform my entire family.

Suddenly, God began to answer my prayers and one by one I saw each of my family members accept Christ.”

Growing up in Spring Hill, Kansas (population 2,500) Erica continued chasing God’s plan. She wanted to work for a church or travel and lead worship. She married Joey Willis, originally from Weatherford. They moved back to Parker County in 2014 with their seven-year-old son Tristan and four-year-old daughter, Reese. A stay at home mom, heavily involved in women’s ministry, Erica’s boldness recently took a turn that even surprised her.

“Joey tried #theFives first. I saw it change him and signed up. Now, God often calls me to something extraordinary in the midst of the ordinary. It’s about constantly denying what I want and doing what God asks of me.”

Erica is one of those special people whose devotion to her faith shows in all she does. Whether it’s staying up late to 42

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My dad created a website for me, and I committed to

“I have seen physical healing, marriages restored, new

write each day. I would get up at 5a.m. to pray and write

jobs for those that had gone years without a job, and their

until the kids woke up. Then I would write again during their

general outlook completely changed,” Erica continued. “It’s

naps.”

absolutely mind-blowing what God does when we commit to

Those hours of sacrifice created an engaging blog that continues to grow rapidly. Believeboldly.com is now being

hear from Him each day.”

Now Erica has been led to offer her blog followers a real

shared by many other groups, like ForEveryMom.com. Erica’s

“treat,” actually a retreat. Erica shared, “The annual Believe

commitment in facilitating the accountability group of

Boldly Retreat is the result of much prayer and waiting on

#theFives places a greater demand on her time.

God’s timing. He asked me to give up leading worship for a

“I feel it is so worth the time,” Erica explains. “The people

while so I could commit my whole heart and creative outlet

that are participating in #theFives are placed in groups that

to serving women. When I took steps of obedience in that, He

share the same life-stage. Groups for women, men, and single

brought me the opportunity to have this retreat. It is going to

women are grouped by time zones.” Each person checks into

be a way for women to feel connected in a way not provided

the app GroupMe, five days a week, by five in the morning.

previously in #theFives. I can’t wait to see how it transforms

They text in a “Good morning!” to the group, so the leader

even the most tired, overwhelmed women attending.”

knows they are awake. If the leader doesn’t get a message, they will call or text each person in the group to wake them up. Members use the entire hour to pray on their own, just them and God. At six a.m. they are welcome to share with the group what God spoke to them in their devotional time.

Involvement is up to the individual. They can share prayer requests throughout the week or tell things God did for them through their prayers.

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“It ’s absolutely mind-blowing what God does when we commit to hear from Him each day.”

In her spare time, Erica is working on a book about

It’s a ton of fun for me. We are seeing real revival. It begins

prayer and the way God has transformed her life, woven

with the individual and then spills over into the other arenas

together with biblical truth and guidance on how to pray.

of their life—one person, radically changed by God, begins to

Leaders and volunteer members participating in #theFives are contributing to a prayer devotional, scheduled for release in the fall. This devotional will encourage readers in the

treat others differently. They parent differently, their marriages are healed, they find meaning in their church messages and how they give back to the community. The Bible gives us many examples of how

early hours of the morning.

God healed the land of those

Speaking opportunities

who called out to Him with a

are coming Erica’s way

pure heart. With the number

on a regular basis, such

of #theFives’ participants in

as a MOPS (Mother of

Parker County on the rise, I

Preschoolers) events,

expect to see God transform

being a featured speaker

our area in such a way that it

for a women’s retreat in

has a ripple effect nationwide.”

October, and guest writing for several blogs.

“I hope to keep expanding this area of teaching and speaking.

Follow Erica’s blog at BelieveBoldly.com and friend her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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BY CONNIE LEWIS LEONARD PHOTOS BY JANZEN JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY

“Jayci was prayed into this world. She has a very special purpose because God gave her a heart for special needs children,” said Charlisa Stubblefield. Jayci’s parents prayed for three years, asking God for a baby, and they were rewarded with a beautiful, sweet, intelligent little girl.

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Her special calling became apparent in kindergarten.

When a classmate with autism would become frustrated and distraught, Jayci was the only one who could soothe him.

She would tell him, “It’s okay. Calm down; it will be okay.”

She would escort the boy to the restroom, help him wash his hands, and her peace would pacify him.

In second grade, Jayci met Rylea Lambert, and the two became best friends. They would laugh, talk, and work together in class. Now that the girls are in fourth grade, Jayci escorts Rylea to the nurse’s office, sits with her at lunch, and helps her open containers. Some kids have trouble understanding Rylea, but Jayci understands what she says and what’s in her heart. Rylea wants to be independent and sometimes tells Jayci, “You no boss.” She likes art, singing, and playing the recorder. This year at the Father Daughter Dance, the two girls giggled and ate cupcakes and candy together. Rylea danced with her dad to her favorite song, “Shut Up and Dance with Me.” Jayci and her friend Rylea, who inspired her to ask her school to get a wheelchair swing.

The two girls became inseparable, until they reached the playground. Due to cerebral palsy, Rylea is confined to a wheelchair. She couldn’t swing. She couldn’t play on the monkey bars. She couldn’t play tag. In third grade, Jayci lamented, “Rylea doesn’t get to do what I do. Every kid deserves a chance to play.” One day Rylea, whom Jayci nicknamed “Giggle Box” because she is always happy and laughing, started crying because she had no one to play with at recess. It broke Jayci’s tender heart.

She said, “Rylea isn’t different. She’s still a girl who has hair and a heart, but she’s in a wheel chair. I love her like a sister.” In fourth grade, most days Jayci stays with Rylea on the cement walk, playing tag, hide-and-seek, and they sing, a lot. One day in music class, using a “stander,” Rylea stood up and sang. Jayci thought, “Oh, my God! I got an idea.” Her idea was to create an invention that would allow Rylea to roll around while exercising the muscles and strengthening her legs.

The idea came to Jayci around Thanksgiving. While researching ideas for her invention with her mother, Jayci discovered wheelchair swings. She thought this would be a Jayci with her parents who have been supportive of her dream.

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perfect solution to help Rylea play and be part of the group

at recess. However, even if they could raise the $10,000 cost

donations. Jayci also came up with the idea to sell t-shirts

for the swing, Rylea’s wheelchair couldn’t roll across the pea

and bracelets. Aledo graphics helped design the purple

gravel in the playground.

t-shirts with a white JR brand inside a heart on the front and

Jayci’s parents wanted to support her enthusiasm but

“Every Kid Deserves a Chance to Play” printed on the back.

were afraid she might be disappointed. Her dad said, “It

The purple bracelets had the same theme printed on them.

might not be able to happen for safety reasons.” Her mother

Both items were sold at “Meet the Teacher,” raising $400 in

told her to be patient because it might not happen right away.

one night. Bake sales brought in an additional $800. The

Her parents knew the project would require more work and resources than they had. First they approached McCall

fundraisers generated $12,000 total.

Jayci presented a video to over forty members of the

Elementary School Principal Jason Beaty. He had some grant

Aledo Education Foundation. Jayci’s passion filled the room.

money, but not enough to complete the project. He took the

She became so emotional, her mother had to finish the

idea to the Aledo Education Foundation Chief Financial

presentation. At the conclusion of the program, there wasn’t

Officer, Earl Husfeld.

a dry eye in the room, and the board voted unanimously to

The family set up a “Jayci’s Heart” Facebook page and GoFundMe account, which generated over $8,000 in

approve the playground changes. A playground committee was established to discuss Jayci’s vision.

Jayci with the Aledo Education Foundation’s ribbon cutting for the new swing.

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“We’re on the side of the kids. Where there’s a need, we’ll get it done,” said Earl Husfeld, CFO of Aledo Education Foundation. Since every kid deserves a chance to play, Jayci’s dream was expanded to include every elementary school in the district. Husfeld explained that this project was a true group effort accomplished by the generosity of the good people of Aledo. The 2015 bond funds paid a large portion of the $181,447.00 cost, which included replacing the pea gravel with wood chips.

Once the money was raised, Jayci became impatient.

Every day she asked, “Is the swing here yet?” Finally on February 15, the day after her birthday, Rylea got to swing.

Mr. Beatty said, “We have experienced a few hiccups along the way. The installers had to come out and make some adjustments because the swing was dragging a bit. Then the teachers needed to receive safety training on proper loading and unloading.”

The motto at McCall Elementary is “What begins here changes the world.” Mr. Beatty truly believes that one person with a great idea can make an incredible difference. “The grant money did more than help our school. It impacted the entire community by placing swings in every elementary school.”

Since every kid deserves a chance to play, Jayci’s dream was expanded to include every elementary school in the district.

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Jayci worked to accomplish her dream of a wheelchair

disabled individuals.” The date for the ribbon cutting for the

swing for Rylea. She has always loved helping people. She

playground swings has not yet been set, but the mayor and

loves to help the speech teacher set up her classroom. She

Jayci hope Governor Abbott, who is in a wheelchair, will be

loves to help with Jumping Jamboree, a field-day for special

able to attend.

needs students. Jayci continues to dream of a life serving

Next school year, Jayci and Rylea will graduate from

others. Someday she wants to become a special needs teacher

McCall Elementary and move on to intermediate school

or a physical therapist or a speech teacher or a sign language

together. Rylea will no longer have access to the wheelchair

teacher for the deaf. Perhaps she will go into medical research

swing during the school day. Perhaps the good, generous

and develop technology to help special needs students.

people of Aledo will catch Jayci’s dream and the mayor’s

Who knows what great things this determined ten-year-old

vision to make a city park accessible for disabled individuals.

will accomplish in the future? She said, “I believe one day

Adults could enjoy swinging, flying in the air, unhindered by

there will be a cure for special needs. Rylea will get to walk,

the limited confines of their earthbound wheelchair. Maybe

whether that’s on earth or in heaven.”

Jayci and Rylea could meet at the park to swing high, feel the

When Jayci made a presentation at the Rotary Club

warmth of the sun on their faces, a gentle breeze blowing

Meeting, Mayor Kit Marshall said, “You inspired me. We will

their hair, free to laugh and giggle, going higher and faster

try to make the parks wheel chair accessible for seniors and

because, “Every kid deserves a chance to play.”

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By Jessa McClure | Photos by Amanda Bomar and Elin Hughes Photography With one second left on the clock, the Weatherford Christian School varsity girls’ basketball team is one point ahead of their opponent and aching for a win in the state finals.

They’ve been here before, against this team, with the win in sight. As the crowd looks on, the five girls on the court circle up and bow their heads.

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“They knew it wasn’t them that was going to get them

in 2010 when she was brought on as the director of

through that one second,” said varsity coach Leslie Chalmers.

development. The experienced event planner, who previously

“They gave it all to God because that’s what it was all about

worked for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, took

for them.”

the job to spend more time at home and travel less.

When their prayer was over the girls returned to the

“As much as I loved my previous work, it was taking a lot

court and let their faith guide them to the victory they’d

of time away from family,” she said. “So, we made the family

waited three years to achieve.

decision for me to apply for that position and I was blessed to

“I still get chills when I watch them praying in that moment,” Chalmers said. “To go to Him for guidance in that moment; that’s just the type of kids they are.”

be named the director of development.”

Her full-time role was planning and executing all of the major school events, working with donors, and coordinating

Although the team came out on top, the road to this

all of the school’s marketing and awareness efforts. On top of

moment had been long and hard, and one that both Chalmers

her already demanding duties, Chalmers accepted her calling

and the girls doubted was possible at one moment or another

to help out the basketball program and began coaching the

throughout the season.

elementary team.

Their journey began when Chalmers, a self-proclaimed “gym rat,” took over the varsity team last year.

“I grew up with a basketball in my hands. It was in my

“I coached the elementary team for two years, then the junior high team for one year. Then I took a break because my job was pretty demanding the next year. The next year, [the

blood,” Chalmers said. “So, when I came to WCS I just felt a

administration] asked me if I would be interested in coaching

calling to see if I could help in any way.”

varsity,” Chalmers said.

Chalmers first came to the private Christian school

When she took over the team, the team consisted of six

Group L to R: Delaney McKeown, Rebekah Brown, Bayleigh Garvin, Jennah Foland, Madison Fields, Coach Leslie Chalmers, Judy K. Pope, Lacey Gibson, Hannah Burks, Kaitlyn Fell, Keighley Parsons

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talent. If you look at them in pre-game you’d think there’s not a single superstar out there. But when you watch them play and see them come together as a team, that’s what makes them good.”

The team’s cohesiveness on the court came not only from practicing and giving their all, but by being there for each other throughout all of the team’s ups and downs over the course of the year.

“The ten of us and coach kind of became a family,” said 2nd Team All District player, senior Jennah Foland. “We were all super close to her, and it meant a lot to us that she was there for us and we could depend on her.”

Keighley Parsons

“To go to Him for guidance in that moment; that ’s just the type of kids they are.”

– Coach Leslie Chalmers

Maddi Fields rebounding

juniors and two lower classmen. She made a bold move and pulled four eighth graders from the junior high team to be on varsity. It was then that she began training the girls to work as a team.

“We finished state runner-up that first year. We lost in double overtime by five points to the team we beat this year,” the coach said. “We knew that our end goal was to get back and finish what we started.”

During the off-season and through this year’s basketball season Chalmers used her experience as a player and a coach to not only help the girls hone their skills, but encourage them to believe that their victory would come in God’s perfect timing.

“This year we had a special saying called Hustle and Heart. We know that’s what brings us to the point where we have been successful,” Chalmers said. “It’s not about a lot of

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Coach Leslie Chalmers

Not only did the team look to their beloved coach for guidance, but also to their faith.

“This year we focused a lot more on playing for God than playing for ourselves,” Pope said. “Leading up to state we would say prayers before and after every practice, and a couple of our teammates would put different Bible verses in our lockers.”

Chalmers was amazed at the girls’ devotion and spiritual focus.

“They were very steadfast in studying scripture and doing devotionals with their team, and giving all the glory back to God,” she said. “They know where their strength comes from, and they set an example for future players both on and off the court.”

When the girls finally got their win and those coveted state rings, they inscribed “third time’s a charm” in each one, L to R: Keighley Parsons, Delaney McKeown, and Lacey Gibson hugging Coach Chalmers after their win.

reminding them of the journey to their state victory.

And even though the season is over, Chalmers said she will carry the memories and the girls’ inspiring example with

“We were all super close to her, and it meant a lot to us that she was there for us and we could depend on her.”

– Jennah Foland Coach Chalmers said the admiration is mutual, and she

her for years to come.

“To get to see them play so hard and be down eight points with two minutes left, and to see them fight back with everything they learned throughout the season, it was amazing,” she said. “It was worth all of the late nights, all of the tough practices, and all of the time. It was such a rewarding experience.”

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feels as though she has made friendships that will last an eternity.

“I’ve had them in my home for team dinners, and I joke that I now have ten more kids,” she said. “You get very connected and attached. It’s impacted me more than they will ever know.”

Their love for one another got them through not only a tough season, but also through a grueling game in the state finals where they were down eight points in the second half of the game. The girls looked to Chalmers for encouragement as they found their stride.

“Our coach was pretty much the leader,” said Defensive Player of the Year and State Tournament MVP, senior, Judy K. Pope. “We all had our moments during the game where we just wanted to give up, but she kept supporting us and telling us we could do it. She kept our minds where they should have been.”

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two cents

Provided by Mike Smith, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Within a marriage, a man and a woman’s financial circumstances are generally pretty much equal. But if a

women still only earn 77 cents for each dollar earned by men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Smaller retirement accounts — The average balance on

divorce occurs, the woman’s situation tends to be somewhat more challenging than that of her ex-spouse. And that’s why,

women’s defined contribution plans (such as 401(k) plans)

during this major life transition, you may want to meet with a

is only 60 percent of men’s average balances, according to

professional financial advisor to go over your spending needs

LIMRA, a financial services research organization.

and your cash flow, so that you know what you absolutely need today — and how you can plan for tomorrow.

But before we get into some possible steps you can take,

Of course, “averages” are just that — averages. But whether you recognize yourself in the above numbers or not, consider these suggestions:

let’s look at some of the reasons that women may fare worse than men, financially speaking, following a divorce: • Lower income — The average woman’s family income

Create an emergency fund. Try to put six months’ to a year’s worth of living expenses in a liquid account. Once you’ve established this emergency fund, you won’t have to dip

drops by 37% after divorce, according to the U.S. Census

into long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such

Bureau. And in many cases, divorce exacerbates a situation in

as an expensive car repair, a new furnace or a large medical

which women were already trailing men in earnings. In fact,

bill.

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Contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement

assets and can also provide a variety of other functions,

accounts. Even if you will eventually receive some of your

including bill payment and recordkeeping. A trust company’s

ex-spouse’s retirement funds, you need to take full advantage

services can prove especially valuable to you and your family

of your own savings opportunities — because it’s pretty hard

should you ever become incapacitated.

to save “too much” for retirement. If money is tight, it won’t

Unfortunately, a divorce may leave you feeling “at

always be easy, but contribute as much as you can to your

sea” in many areas of your life. But by following the above

401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. At a

suggestions, you can at least help keep your financial ship in

minimum, put in enough to earn the employer’s match, if one

calmer waters.

is offered.

Rebalance your investment portfolio. If you are now investing for yourself, you’ll want to take a close look at your asset mix to make sure it is appropriate for your situation.

For example, your risk tolerance may be quite different than that of your ex-spouse’s, so if you now have total control over an investment portfolio, you need to make sure it reflects your needs and preferences. Consequently, you may need to “rebalance” your holdings.

Above all, get some help. As mentioned above, now is a good time to meet with a financial advisor. And if you don’t have much experience in managing your finances, you may even find it helpful to work with a trust company, which can

Unfortunately, a divorce may leave you feeling “at sea” in many areas of your life. But by following the above suggestions, you can at least help keep your financial ship in calmer waters.

collaborate with your financial provider to manage your

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Hometown

Graduates

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Dixie Taylor Tarleton State University Class of ’16

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In order to connect with her customers and create a fan base for her sales company, she established a Facebook page.

“I realized shortly after starting the page that every time I posted some business was generated from that interaction,”

1. FIND YOUR AUDIENCE

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2. PICK A PLATFORM

If you’re looking to attract a younger audience, you

Graves said. “I was telling someone about this and they said,

might think about an Instagram or Twitter account. If your

‘I wouldn’t mind some help with social media.’”

customer base is a little older, then Facebook might be your

This conversation was the beginning of Graves’ next business venture, MLJS Legacy, which serves to help small businesses and independent agents create a presence online and on social media.

“A lot of times people make a decision about whether or not to use your product or business based on a feeling,” she said. “Social media provides a feeling that will help customers decide to use them, try them, or refer them.”

If you’ve just begun using social media as a part of your

best bet.

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community

Williams Sisters

J.J. & SA BRINA

By Peggy Pu rser Freem a n Ph oto s by B B M Creati ve Ph oto gra phy

Leadership and high standards go beyond work for the Williams sisters.

When J.J. Williams turned two-and-a-half years old, her mom and dad brought home a new sister, Sabrina. The first few months of sisterhood may have been a bit bumpy, but soon the journey turned into the ride of a lifetime.

Today, as successful businesswomen, J.J. and Sabrina Williams share it all— achievements, beauty and happiness.

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These top-notch, business-savvy ladies continue the family tradition as the Managing Partners of the Roger Williams Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership. Their grandfather, Jack Williams began the dealership in 1939, and then their father ran it for over forty years.

J.J. graduated from Aledo High School in 2003 and Sabrina in 2005. “I remember going to work with our parents, answering the phones.” Sabrina said. “We were six- and eightyear-olds running from our parents to our grandfather and throughout the dealership. Eventually, we worked in every department.”

J.J. and Sabrina with their dad, Roger, at a Rangers game when they were children.

Leadership and high standards go beyond work for the Williams sisters. “When we attended high school our work time was sandwiched in between our sports—basketball, cross-country and track. Now, it’s hanging out with family and friends, being at our lake house in Horseshoe Bay, attending TCU sports games to cheer on the Horned Frogs, working out, and shopping.”

J.J. and Sabrina’s bond goes beyond mere sisterhood.

Their passion to rescue pets brings their volunteering traits to places like Ambassador for the Saving Hope Foundation to help the City of Weatherford on their “Giving Second Chances” campaign.

“We both have pets,” J.J. said. “Actually, they are our babies. Our family is big into animal rescue.” J.J. spoke passionately about their furry friends. Both sisters share

pictures of dogs needing adoption on their Facebook pages.

Sabrina talked about her two mini pigs. “Animals are part of my bucket list. I want to help raise animal awareness and education, and I want to go to the Bahamas to swim with the pigs at Pig Island. I also want to run for political office and travel more with the love of my life, who is a professional golfer.”

Their passion for animals and animal rescue is highly visible in all areas of their life—business, social media and one-on-one. Sabrina and J.J. spend hours sharing the story of pets needing rescued. “Helping the City of Weatherford on their ‘Giving Second Chances’ campaign is one of my passions,” Sabrina said. She lives out Kit Moncrief’s quote, “You save an animal once, and they save you a hundred times over.”

Bringing their experience, knowledge, and education, the sisters add to the rich history of the Williams family legacy.

“Our family is very close, so we do everything together,” J.J. explained.

After the Williams sisters graduated from Texas Christian University and came to their first crossroads in the business world, the family business was the natural route to take. “When our father decided to run for Congress, I realized our grandfather and father had left us huge shoes to fill. We have a responsibility to continue the positive reputation and legacy they left for us. Every decision we make personally or professionally, we have to keep in mind that we have a reputation and standard to uphold.”

The Williams sisters believe the best model for business is

Roger, Patty, J.J., and Sabrina Williams with their family pets.

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a mixture of their father’s and grandfather’s values. They had

the vision to place two women in positions of leadership in a traditionally man’s world.

“We are proud to be part of the changes happening in the automotive business,” Sabrina shared. “Being two of the few women in leadership in a business controlled by men is difficult, however, we were taught this business by a strong father and grandfather. We have many sales advisers and service providers. Five are women. We focus on taking care of our customers and our employees. Our grandfather always said, ‘Be nice to the people; there are so many of them and so few of you.’” The sisters’ smiles grow broader when they speak of their grandfather.

“Without a doubt our father and grandfather were our greatest influence in business,” Sabrina said. “Our grandfather, Jack Williams, was our greatest inspiration. He started our family business 76 years ago. J.J. and I, thanks to him, are now the third generation. We are one of the few family-owned-and-operated dealerships left throughout the country.”

Sabrina Williams with her fur baby.

J.J. Williams with her fur baby.

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Driving in their father’s and grandfather’s tire tracks, Sabrina and J.J. now offer their own award-winning advice to young women who want to succeed in the workplace. “Never let anyone tell you that you aren’t good enough,” Sabrina said.

“Find something you enjoy and strive to be the best.”

“Dad’s favorite quote was, ‘Your windshield is always bigger than your rearview mirror,’” J.J. said.

The Williams sisters drive into the future hitting on all cylinders. Young—with years of experience, business-savvy— sparked by giving hearts, J.J. and Sabrina Williams model success for Parker County.

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“Never let anyone tell you that you aren’t good enough. Find something you enjoy and strive to be the best.”

– S a bri n a

Patty, Roger, J.J., and Sabrina Williams

As usual, the sisters speak with one voice. “Our parents instilled a work ethic in both of us at a very young age,” Sabrina said. “They taught us values like: ‘Never let anyone punish you for being successful. People should admire you for your success.’”

When the workday ends, Sabrina and J.J. play together with the same enthusiasm they show at the office. “My sister, mother and I all love to work out,” Sabrina explained. “We do a spin class (exercise on stationary bikes) almost every day together, and we both have dogs—actually four-legged babies.”

The Williams family has always been committed to the community. The dealership supports the Jewel Charity benefiting Cook Children’s Hospital, Parker Paws, the Weatherford Pythian Home, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Fort Worth Zoo, Hope Farm, Texas Christian University, Weatherford College, and little league baseball, as well as area churches, schools, volunteer fire departments, and much more. “We believe in giving back to the community!”

The Williams family has donated 52 cars since 1953 when their grandfather started giving to charities in the area.

Serving on the board for the Delta Gamma alumni, J.J. and Sabrina both work to raise money for their alumni sorority.

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The List

Festivities on Fourth of July

BY BRANDI ADDISON

SPARK IN THE PARK – WEATHERFORD

of Heritage Park and one at

crafts, face painting, food

the amphitheater—as well

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MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016

The event begins at 6:00

COST: FREE

styles. The admission is

COST: FREE

p.m. with fireworks starting

The City of Weatherford

free, but the food is not. The

Located in Hudson Oaks

trucks, and a photo booth.

around 9:15 p.m. There will

will be hosting a citywide

South Lot will be available

at the Gene L. Voyles Park

be Shuttle Bus Parking at

Fourth of July event at

for parking and tailgating.

on Lakeshore Drive, The East

the Hudson Oaks Wal-Mart

the new amphitheater at

It is encouraged to bring

Parker County Chamber and

from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m.

Heritage Park, located near

lawn chairs and blankets.

the City of Hudson Oaks are

Admission into the event is

the Trade Day Grounds

Michael Howard, Special

presenting Boomin’ 4th 2016.

free. Glass bottles, smoking

off Santa Fe Drive from 4

Events Coordinator for City

It is considered to be the

within the park, and pop-

to 10 pm. This event offers

of Weatherford, said, “People

“Largest Fireworks show in

up tents are not allowed at

a children’s area with face

can go to Heritage Park and

Parker County” with shows

this event. Picnic baskets

painting, slides, bounce

we will give the community a

lasting upwards of thirty

are welcome, as well as

houses, and games. Two food

good show with a traditional

to forty-five minutes. There

umbrellas.

courts will be available on

feeling. It’s going to be a

will be fun for individuals

site—one at the main area

great night.”

of all ages, with arts and

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FOLLOW THE FLAG – AZLE

Granbury Chamber of

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016

Granbury Old-Fashioned

COST: FREE

4th of July Celebration. This

The Azle Area

Commerce is hosting the

event is a three-day long

Ministerial Alliances will be

event from Saturday through

hosting one of Azle’s favorite

Monday night. The fireworks

events, the Annual Follow

show will take place over

the Flag at Central Park.

Lake Granbury on the final

The event will begin around

night of the celebration,

6 p.m. There will be live

beginning around 9:45

music with great bands and

on Monday evening. The

musicians, as well as tasty

event offers arts and crafts,

food. This entire event is free

food vendors, “Ghost and

including the food. Several

Legend Tours,” live singing

churches will have booths

of the National Anthem,

giving out food such as snow

and an Independence Day

cones, water, cotton candy,

parade for a fun time on the

hot dogs, and much more.

Square. There will also be a

OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION – GRANBURY SATURDAY, JULY 2MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 COST: FREE For those located in south Parker County, the

car show on 377, the Open Rhodes Band Concert at Hewlett Park, the Kiwanis Firecracker 5K at Tidwell Field, a bike decorating at the Granbury ISD Administration Building, and a rodeo at the Reunion Grounds.

FIREWORKS AT HELL’S GATE POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

end of Park Road 36. The

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016

under is free. The Camp

COST: $5 PER PERSON

Grady Spruce location will

admission into Camp Grady

open up their gates at 6:30

Spruce

p.m. and will close the gates

Located near Mineral

admission into Camp Grady Spruce is $5 per person; however, anyone three or

at 8:45 p.m. without any

Wells, the Possum Kingdom

exception. The grounds

Chamber of Commerce

are not accessible by boat.

is presenting Fireworks

Alcoholic beverages and

at Hell’s Gate (on Possum

pets are prohibited from this

Kingdom Lake). From 6:30

location.

p.m. to 11:00 p.m., there

Thank you to all of our

will be entertainment, kids’

service men and women for

activities, concession stands,

defending the country that

and, of course, a fireworks

we all are so honored to call

show. It is encouraged to

home! May the upcoming

view the fireworks by boat,

Fourth of July overwhelm

but there is also a stationary

you with great thanks and

location at the YMCA’s

appreciation!

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Putting the

“Park” in Parker County

By Brandi Addison Photos by Janzen Jackson Photography and Amanda Zilligen Photography

Parker County offers nearly 1000 acres of parkland for all to enjoy.

Parker County offers an abundance of parks and trails guaranteed to keep kids entertained outdoors.

Across Parker County there is a variety of places to choose from for fun, but these are the best of the best.

All of the following locations are a short drive, just pack up the kids and leash the family pet—and have the time of your life, all at a great price—free!

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Parker County offers an abundance of parks and trails guaranteed to keep kids entertained outdoors. Across Parker County there is a variety of places to choose from for fun, but these are the best of the best. All of the following locations are a short drive, just pack up the kids and leash the family pet—and have the time of your life, all at a great price—free!

Bearcat Park

In Aledo, Bearcat Park has a castle-shaped playground

with many slides and swings to keep them entertained for hours. Surrounded by picnic tables and benches, this park is a nice place to rest or bring lunch. Bearcat Park is located off of FM 5, near McAnally Intermediate School.

Ash Creek Park

Ash Creek Park is 31-acres in size, located off of

Southeast Parkway in Azle, and is ideal for the family who loves sports. This park has two volleyball courts, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course. There is also a little playground for the independent types. The park has a pavilion with various picnic areas.

Shady Grove Park

Shady Grove Park is smaller in size than Ash Creek, but

makes up for it with its diversity. In fact, in addition to the pavilions and ballfields available to rent, there is a volleyball court, tennis courts, walking trail, playground, boat ramp, fishing pier, and a beach area that offers public swimming.

Shady Grove is located off of Stribling Drive in Azle.

Gene L. Voyles Park

Hudson Oaks is home to Gene L. Voyles Park. The park

offers a pavilion and picnic tables, along with a trail for those who enjoy walks. There’s plenty of room for children to run freely.

In Weatherford, there are nearly a dozen parks and 856 acres of parkland to choose from. However, Holland Lake Park, Love Street Park, and the Patsy Hook Dog Park at Heritage Park offer the most variety in things to do.

Holland Lake Park

Holland Lake Park is the second-largest park in the city

of Weatherford at 40 acres in size. Located in the heart of Weatherford, on Holland Lake Road near Santa Fe, the park offers pavilions to rent, over a mile of trails to enjoy, a pond to feed the ducks, picnic tables and grills for a nice cookout, a softball complex for a fun game, and a kids’ playground that will put a smile on their face.

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Love Street Park

Love Street Park has one of the newest playgrounds in

the city, which is divided into three different sections based on the child’s age. This park also offers a pavilion that can be rented for events, along with a basketball court, quarter-mile long walking trail, areas for picnicking and a fishing dock over the Love Street pond. The unique thing about this park is that it is home to one of the two splash pads in the City of Weatherford—but this one is of noted charge. The park is on Love Street near Palo Pinto Street and South Bowie Drive.

The splash pad is open all summer from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday. Once September begins, through September 25, the splash pad is available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

Patsy Hook Dog Park

Patsy Hook Dog Park at Heritage Park offers a great

amount of space for your furry friends to play and get the exercise they need without a leash—although the owners must have a visible leash at all times. This park is separated into two areas—for small dogs and large dogs, which are divided at 30 pounds. The limit is three dogs per person, and dogs in heat, with recent wounds, or less than four months of age are prohibited. The dog park is located by Weatherford Police Department off Jack Borden Way. The facility is closed every Wednesday.

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Town Creek Bike and Hike Trail The Town Creek Bike and Hike Trail is a trail almost

three and a quarter miles long. There are starting locations at Holland Lake Park, Bose Ikard Elementary, the Weatherford Police Department, and the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce. Recently, near the bike trails, at Heritage Park, the City of Weatherford added an amphitheater, which will be used for outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and fun summer events.

Cross Timbers Demonstration Garden

Willow Park offers the Cross Timbers Demonstration

Garden for locals to enjoy the beauty of nature. Walkways and benches line the garden for patrons to appreciate a beautiful day. Dogs are not recommended. However, if it is a must for them to travel along with you, ensure that they stay on their leash. The annual ParkFest is located in the garden on the second Saturday in October. The garden is located off

Parker County offers an abundance of parks and trails guaranteed to keep kids entertained outdoors.

of Ranch House Road in Willow Park across from the City Hall.

For a complete list of trails and parks in the area, check out your city’s parks and recreation website. With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, this is the perfect time to take an interest in the great outdoors.

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Par ke r Up, County?

Calendar of Events

JUNE

6TH-10TH Aledo Tennis Camp (Ages 6-8) Winshape Camp @ FBC Weatherford

1ST Toddler Tuesday @ Splash Kingdom

7TH

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

Discovery Station @ Weatherford Public Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

Needlework in the Morning @ Weatherford Public Library

Weatherford Public Library Fresh Start to a New You @ Weatherford Public Library

11TH Weatherford’s Movie in the Park @ Heritage Park

Muscles and Movement with Dr. Mulhall of Active Spine and Sport @ East Parker County Library Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library Summer Film Festival @ Weatherford Public Library

Read to a Dog @ Azle Memorial Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

13TH

16TH

Aledo Farmers’ Market

Night at the Museum @ The Doss Weatherford MOPS @ Chick-fil-a

2ND

7TH-10TH

Weatherford MOPS @ Chick-fil-a

Azle Softball Camp

Teen Legion: Beyond the Books-Action @ Weatherford Public Library

Summer Spectacular: Kick-off Carnival @ Weatherford Public Library

8TH

13TH-16TH

Toddler Tuesday @ Splash Kingdom

Aledo Soccer Camp (3rd-9th Grade)

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

Aledo Lady Cat Hoops Camp

17TH

Azle Wrestling Camp

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

TCA Drum Line Camp (5th-11th Grade)

Story Time with TCA Principal, Lyricia Squyres @ East Parker Library

13TH-17TH

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

3RD Aledo First Friday and Fireworks Extravaganza Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

Summer Film Festival @ Weatherford Public Library

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party @ Azle Memorial Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

Story Time with Vandagriff Principal, Stephanie Adams @ East Parker County Library

8TH-11TH

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

5TH-8TH Willow Park Baptist Vacation Bible School

6TH Aledo Farmers’ Market Teen Legion Kick-off Party @ Weatherford Public Library The Schoolhouse Summer Fun Club Session 1 Begins

6TH-9TH

Parker County’s Sheriff’s Posse Frontier Days Rodeo and Youth Stock Show

9TH

TCA Boys Basketball Camp

17TH

Fresh Start to a New You @ Weatherford Public Library

17TH-18TH Kookin’ 4 Kids @ Heritage Park

Weatherford MOPS @ Chick-fil-a

19TH

Weatherford’s Ladies’ Night Out on York Street

14TH

Weatherford’s Jazz in the Park @ Heritage Park

Book Time with Ronald McDonald @ East Parker County Library Dinosaurs!! @ Azle Memorial Library Summer Spectacular: Boas vs. Pythons @ Weatherford Public Library Coloring for Grown Ups @ Weatherford Public Library

10TH

Aledo Baseball Camp

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

Azle Baseball Camp

Story Time with Stuard Principal, Ron Shelton @ East Parker County Library

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TCA Tcamp (K-5th Grade)

Book Club @ Weatherford Public Library

Safe Sitter Certification @ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension of Parker County

Aledo Soccer Camp (K-2nd Grade)

TCA Art Camp (1st-12th Grade)

Aledo Tennis Camp (Ages 9-18)

Summer Spectacular: The Secret Agent Magic Show @ Weatherford Public Library

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @

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History Alive! @ The Doss Snap Circuits Club @ Azle Memorial Library Get Moving with Ballet @ East Parker County Library Discovery Station @ Weatherford Public Library

20TH Aledo Farmers’ Market Summer Solstice Party @ Clark Gardens Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow @ Azle Memorial Library

15TH

Teen Legion: The Inevitable Zombie Apocalypse @ Weatherford Public Library

Toddler Tuesday @ Splash Kingdom

Yoga For Beginners @ Weatherford Public Library

Weatherford MOPS @ Love Street Splash Pad with Funky Monkey Ronald McDonald @ Azle Memorial Library

20TH-23RD

30TH

Brock Lady Eagle Volleyball Camp

Weatherford MOPS @ Chick-fil-a

Aledo Lady Bearcat Volleyball Camp (2nd9th Grade)

Summer Spectacular: Hansel and Gretel @ Weatherford Public Library

Aledo Basketball Camp

21ST Discovery Station @ Weatherford Public Library Needlework in the Evening @ Weatherford Public Library

22ND Toddler Tuesday @ Splash Kingdom Maverick All Star Tumblers @ Azle Memorial Library

JULY 1ST Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

4TH Weatherford’s Spark in the Park @ Heritage Park Hudson Oaks’ Boomin’ 4th @ Gene L. Voyles Park

14TH

27TH

Weatherford’s Ladies’ Night Out on York Street

15TH

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

29TH

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park Story Time with Lucy and Linus @ East Parker County Library

18TH

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park Story Time with McCall Principal, Jason Beaty @ East Parker County Library

Weatherford’s Movies in the Park @ Heritage Park

AUGUST

Weatherford MOPS MNO Bingo and Fellowship @ Flames Seafood

1ST-4TH Aledo Mini Cheer Camp

18TH-20TH

Willow Park Baptist Church Kids’ Camp

Azle’s Follow the Flag @ Central Park

Kitchen Boot Camp @ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension of Parker County

3RD

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

6TH

18TH-21ST

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

23RD

Dino Dig with Fossil Rim @ East Parker County Library

Brock Lady Eagle Basketball Camp

Get Moving with Aledo Martial Arts @ East Parker County Library

Weatherford MOPS @ Chick-fil-a Brain and Body Fitness @ Azle Memorial Library Get Moving with Yoga @ East Parker County Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids Safe Sitter Certification @ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension of Parker County

7TH

TCA Volleyball Camp

5TH

19TH

Story Time with Martha Faulker, Author of Napi @ East Parker County Library

Story Time with Kristin Bryan, Author of “Crawdad Lady” @ East Parker County Library

24TH

Yoga for You @ Azle Memorial Library

20TH

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

Camp Gladiator @ East Parker County Library

Lego Club @ Azle Memorial Library

8TH The Schoolhouse Summer Fun Club Session 3 Begins

8TH-11TH

Camp Gladiator @ East Parker County Library

Brock Eagle Junior High Football Camp

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

9TH

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

Story Time with Aledo Mayor, Kit Marshall @ East Parker County Library

21ST

Fresh Start to a New You @ Weatherford Public Library

9TH

Perot Museum of Science and Nature Tech Truck @ Azle Memorial Library

Story Time with McAnally Principal, Zach Tarrant @ East Parker County Library Weatherford’s Movie in the Park @ Heritage Park

27TH Aledo Farmers’ Market Weatherford MOPS MNO @ Vintage Teen Legion: Weird Science @ Weatherford Public Library

27TH-30TH TCA Biblical Worldview Camp (8th-11th Grade)

8TH

Parker County Peach Festival Read to a Dog @ Azle Memorial Library

11TH The Schoolhouse Summer Fun Club Session 2 Begins

29TH Toddler Tuesday @ Splash Kingdom Get Moving with Maverick All Stars @ East Parker County Library

TCA Football Camp

12TH History Alive! @ The Doss Snaps Circuits Club @ Azle Memorial Library Story Time with Coder Principal, Amy Sadler @ East Parker County Library

Summer Film Festival @ Weatherford Public Library

13TH

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime @ Weatherford Public Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

Weatherford MOPS MNO @ Rio Mambo

Story Time @ East Parker County Library

Weatherford’s Movies in the Park @ Heritage Park

Willow Park Baptist Youth Alive @ Camp WOW

Discovery Station @ Weatherford Public Library

10TH

25TH

11TH-15TH

Sewing Camp @ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension of Parker County

Weatherford MOPS Bubbles, Ice Cream, and Sidewalk Chalk @ Holland Lake Park

Brock Eagle Football Camp (K-6th Grade)

28TH

9TH-11TH

Azle’s Music in the Park @ Central Park

11TH-14TH

TCA Girls’ Basketball Camp

History Alive! @ The Doss

22ND

Snap Circuits Club @ Azle Memorial Library

The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

11TH

25TH-28TH

Weatherford’s Ladies’ Night Out on York Street

17TH

Aledo Lady Bearcat Volleyball Junior High Camp Azle Girls’ Basketball Camp

26TH

Lego Club @ Azle Memorial Library The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

19TH

History Alive! @ The Doss Preschool Story Time with Lucy and Linus @ East Parker County Library

Read to a Dog @ Azle Memorial Library Willow Park Baptist Church Outdoor Expo

22ND

26TH-27TH Summer Fun Days @ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension of Parker County

First Day of School

24TH The Schoolhouse “Cool Zone” ½ Price Wednesdays for Kids

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