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Wild West Festival

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Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Springtown Epigraph

Welcome, ya’ll!

You’ve chosen a great year to attend the Wild West Festival – 2014 marks the event’s 30th anniversary.

You can expect the usual crowd pleasers as well as a few surprises.

Look for the popular gathering of gunfighters and their thrilling – and very loud – face off.

Watch for the famed Wheelie-ing Elvi – fake Elvis Presley wannabes – as they zip along in the parade.

Children have a ball at the WWF; they have a slew of play options.

And expect the usual exceptional array of arts, crafts, and food.

Check out three new amusements this year: 1. A beard contest; 2.

Photo ops with a real Texas longhorn; 3. Live music and entertainment from Buffalo Bill’s Cowboy Band.

You’ll see a traditional Texas small town with a strong business district, super schools – Springtown is the only school in the Lone Star State with a Porcupine as a mascot – and friendly faces everywhere.

So, take this guide along to get a feel of the expansive Square and grounds where new delights await everywhere.

Inside you’ll also find maps and lists of performers and activities.

So, welcome to Springtown and the Wild West Festival ya’ll!

EVENT SPONSOR

The Epigraph recognizes businesses that helped make the Wild West Festival such a memoroable event with this special event sponsor logo.

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Advertiser A Tractor Shop/ ATS Outdoors...................................................................................................2 A/C & Heat by Russell.............................................................................................................30 Agnes Baptist Church..............................................................................................................14 Airwise Heating & Air Conditioning Inc....................................................................................29 At Home Roofing & Metal Buildings........................................................................................28 Azle Family Dentistry...............................................................................................................35 Azle Manor..............................................................................................................................25 Azle Vision Source..................................................................................................................17 Azle Western Wear..................................................................................................................27 Brace Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC............................................................................32 Burtnett Insurance Agency........................................................................................................8 Cliff’s Auto Service Center.........................................................................................................4 Comet Cleaners of Springtown................................................................................................23 Crabtree & Associates.............................................................................................................28 Cross Timbers Golf Course.....................................................................................................35 Diamond B Roofing & Construction.........................................................................................14 E&E Equipment Company.......................................................................................................17 Eagle Crest Villa......................................................................................................................20 Eagle Mountain Veterinary Clinic.............................................................................................26 Exxon Tiger Mart #55................................................................................................................6 Farmers - Phillips Insurance Agency.......................................................................................26 Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc............................................................................................24 First Baptist Church of Springtown..........................................................................................12 First National Bank Weatherford.............................................................................................10 Garrett’s Springtown Drug.......................................................................................................13 George Conley, Precinct 1 County Commissioner..................................................................13 Gieb Veterinary Clinic..............................................................................................................14 Highland Furniture...................................................................................................................14 Hilltop Family Church..............................................................................................................19 Hopwood’s Tax Service & More...............................................................................................21 Howell’s Cafe...........................................................................................................................22

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I ndex J&E Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.........................................................................................13 Ladybug Quilt Fabric...............................................................................................................28 Larry Don Murphy, DDS Family Dentistry................................................................................17 Larry’s Carpet..........................................................................................................................12 Laura’s HealthMart Pharmacy...................................................................................................2 Luxury Nails & Spa..................................................................................................................29 M&D Tire & Auto......................................................................................................................24 Moss Rehabilitation Center.....................................................................................................20 Parker County Flooring............................................................................................................27 Pinnacle Bank..........................................................................................................................36 Rae’s Service, Inc....................................................................................................................24 Shinola’s Texas Cafe.................................................................................................................9 Springtown Family Dental........................................................................................................27 Springtown Feed & Fertilizer...................................................................................................15 Springtown Flowers & Gifts.....................................................................................................32 Springtown Gas Company.......................................................................................................27 Star Cleaners...........................................................................................................................26 Star Bank of Texas....................................................................................................................5 Sutton Printing Company.........................................................................................................22 T-n-T Hair Designs..................................................................................................................26 The Dog House Pet Salon.......................................................................................................28 The Lube Center......................................................................................................................16 Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc.........................................................................................23 Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation..................................................................................9 Walnut Creek S.U.D..................................................................................................................8 Wards Pipe & Steel.................................................................................................................29 Weichert Realtors - Team Realty.............................................................................................20 West Side Storage...................................................................................................................24 Winstead Paint & Body............................................................................................................15 Woody Creek Bar-B-Q.............................................................................................................21

INSIDE T HE WILD WEST Entertainment Schedule................... 7 Wild West On The Square Map....... 18 Walnut Creek Activities Map........... 34 Vendor and Booth List.............. 11, 31

Kids of all ages love the Wild West Festival.

Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman

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EVENT SPONSOR

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Chicken E – that’s all you’ve got to say around here and everyone knows that’s the best place not only for chicken and fish but for the best sweet tea in town. Chicken Express owner Shannon Hart is all about Springtown and he has employed a slew of local teenagers through the years. For the best food in town – and that great tea – stop by 502 East Highway 199 or call 817-523-0009. They’ll take care of you.

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2014 Wild West Festival Schedule of Events Saturday, September 20th 9:00 a.m. ..................... Wild West Vendors Open 10:00 a.m. ................................. Wild West parade 11:00 a.m. ...........bbQ Cook Off Judging begins

tabernaCle StaGe 10:30 am - 11:00 am.........................................................................Gunfighters 11:00 am - 11:30 am........................................................................ Faye rowell 11:30 am - 11:50 am......................................................................... Wisper Cox 11:50 am - 12:10 pm .................................................................... taylor teague 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm .............buffalo bill Cowboy band Set-up/music playing 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ..........................................................................Gunfighters 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ............................. buffalo bill Cowboy band performance 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm ....................................................Gunfighters/music playing 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm ................................................Singer or puppet Show-tbd 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ............................beard Competition & Singer Wisper Cox

neW CIty parK (CHIldren’S area) 12:00 pm ........................................................................................ puppet Show 1:00 pm .......................................................................................... puppet Show 2:00 pm .......................................................................................... puppet Show 3:00 pm .......................................................................................... puppet Show

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Whatever ails your vehicle, the pros at Cliff’s Auto Service Center can fix it. Whether you head to the Springtown location at 1088 E. Hwy. 199 or the Weatherford shop at 302 Palo Pinto, the specialists offer same day service for most repairs. That includes transmissions, air conditioning, clutches, shocks and struts as well as state inspections and tires. All repairs come with a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. You can rent a U-Haul vehicle there and settle into their WiFi hotspot. Count on pros like (l-r) Glen Merrill, Eric Bragg, Jason Pittman, and Corey Elliott to get you back on the road fast.

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EVENT SPONSOR Fidelity National Title Agency has passed the 12-year mark in servicing clients. With 27 years of experience, escrow officer Rebecca McNutt and her friendly, experienced staff can assist with any real estate needs. Call them a 817-270-0948 or stop by 224 West Main St. in Azle.

Hands up!

Trouble’s brewing! Actors entertain the festival hordes in what will end up as an old-time gunfight.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Wild West Booths

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Booth# Vendor ..................................................Booth Type Booth# Vendor .................................................. Booth Type 101-102 Longhorn Encounter ...................Sit on Live Longhorn for $5 107 A.R.T. LeatherWorks .................... Bracelets & Leather Goods 109 Kountry Kidney .......................Crosses, Birdhouses, Wreaths 201 Texas Western Legends ..................... Western Entertainment 202 It Works .....................Body Wraps, Health & Beauty Products 204 Parker County Democratic Party ...........................Information 206 Azle Minor Care .................. Blood Pressure, Glucose Tests & Possibly Free Flu Shots 207 Midway Baptist Church ..........................................Information 208 Eureka Masonic Lodge #371 .............................. Raffle Tickets 209 Joplin Masonic Lodge...................................Raffle Tickets 210 Southern Rustic & Wear .............................Crosses, Clothing, purses, jewelry, etc.

211 Younique ................................................................... Cosmetics 212-213 Memaws Closet ...........................................Children’s clothes 301 Sons of Confederate Veterans #586 ......................Information 302 Pro Shack LLC.......................Cleaning Services, Aquaponics 303 A Handful of Bubbles.................... Bath Frizzies, Lotions, etc.

304 Juice Plus/Tower Garden ........... Juice Plus & Products, Info.

305 Scrollriffic Crafts ............... ....Handmade Crosses, Pictures & Ornaments out of wood 306 Star Telegram-Christina Rogers ... Newspaper Subscriptions 307 Pritti Kitti Soap Products ....Handmade Organic Bath Soaps, Scrubs & Lotion Bars 308 Origami Owl ...................................Custom Jewelry & Lockets 309 Young Living Essential Oils ........Young Living Essential Oils 310-312 Boomtown Furniture........................Furniture, accessories, .. flip flops, purses 401 Marceline Lawlis .................................. Hand Crocheted Items 402 Country Clean Air Rainbow. .......Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner & Supplies 403 R Unique Designs .....................Burlap Trees on Cedar Bases 404 Glamour Beads & Collections .................. Clothing & Jewelry 405 Plexus/Perfectly Posh ..................Plexus Slim, Perectly Posh 406 Texas Nationalist Movement Bumper Stickers, Hats, T-Shirts

by Donation 407 OneSource Communications..........Wireless Internet Service 408-409 Nature’s Harmony.............................. Yard Art & Rain Gauges 410 Gary’s Woodturnings...... ................ Hand Turned Wood Pens, Bullet themed items, etc.

411 Guardians of the Children .......................... T-Shirts with Logo 412 Toys A Lot ............................................................................Toys 413 God’s Rescue ........................................... 1800 TC Bed Sheets 413A McDonald’s .................................................................. Coupons 414 Brazos Trails Cowboy Church ...........Church Handouts, Free Bookmarks, Bibles, etc.

415 Capernaum ..............................................................Information 416-417 Southern Diva Charm.............. Embroidery, Clothing & Bows 418 NHS Jail ....................................................................... Mock jail 419-420 Parker County Emergency Management ................ Preparedness Info & Rehab Center 421 Pampered Chef.................................Pampered Chef products 422 Spencer Custom Leather..... .......... Hand Tools, leather items, Wallets, Bible Covers, etc.

423 Amy Kaplan State Farm........................ Information Handouts 424 Jo’s Henna Body Art .........Henna Temporary Tattos/Body Art Application 425 Alenna’s Gifts .......................................Puppets & Marionettes 426 Sorrow Family Insurance .....................Insurance Information 427 doTerra Essential Oils .........................................Essential oils 428-429 Busy D’s Gifts ...................................... Purses, Wallets, Caps, Bling Homemade Jewelry, Clothing 430 K-9 Crunchers ....Dog Treats - Repel Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitos 431 Diamondback Crafts .............Wood Burnings, Jewelry, Crafts 432 Neighbor-to-Neighbors ....... Information on N-T-N Food Bank 433 Parker County Republican Party ................Voter Registration 434 Snow Wizzard .........................................................Snow cones 435 Springtown Ext. Ed. Club & Legends Museum....Baked goods arts & crafts / information 436 Chamber Drinks .............................................................. Drinks 437 Chamber Info/Shirts..............................T-Shirts & Information 438 First United Methodist Church .......... Popcorn & Church Info 439 Bliss 2 Beauty.......................Hand Reflexology, Neck/Shoulder Massage 440 Tupperware ..............................................................Tupperware 441 Beard Competition ................................ Sign Up / Registration 502-503 Zoo Lous Gift Shop .............Plus size women clothing, caps, jewelry, purses, sandals, etc.

504 Amy Hayman Photography .................Photography Sessions 505 Everlasting Jewelry ......... Stainless steel, Murano & Abalone jewelry 506 Thirty-One Gifts..................Bags, Purses, Wallets, Totes, etc.

507 Springtown Sand & Gravel.................................................. Info 508-510 Rock Island Boutique ................. Boutique, Pottery, Home Decor 511-513 Texas Blade Barn ............................................................Knives 514 Wood Art by Sandi & Don........Hand Scrolled Wood Animals, Silhouettes & Art

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customers with a wide range of vibrant, life-changing weekly products from phone cards and experience. I hope you will find lotto tickets to hot deli sandHilltop Family Church to be just wiches, breakfast items and that. We are a church where the Thursday, September 18, Epigraph even fishing licenses. Beer and2014 love· ofSpringtown Jesus is not only taught wine is also for sale. Tiger Mart but lived out. As I have said is also hosting a community many times, "Come visit us food drive for the Neighbor to some Sunday. If you don't like it, Neighbors food pantry. Folks I wouldn't go back either!" What who donate are eligible to win a havethe youElvi gotare to lose?”

Conway, roadways in what's hailed as the opening lap on race day. next bound to the set of tickets to a Taylor Swift seated above, is shown (l-r) While the ever-changing Elvi Texas State Fair Paradewith biggest Fourth of July parade in in Dallas. concert.

Customers also note that churchThere secretary Dena all about can fun, they Texas (where they won the Spirit are is plenty more informakey concern and Martinez, ev- tion onyouth Award in 2012). the Elvi – including visit Tigersafety Martistoa enter a minister Brent on Elvis goes to set greatoflengthsCoplen to howand Maybe the group's greatest to join – at the www.worlddrawing ery to win another associate minister/ keepconcert spectators safe. For church claim to fame is paradingTaylor aroundSwift famouswheelie-ingelvi.com web tickets. administrator and elder After the Wild West Festival, site.

Texas Motor Speedwayinformation, in an call 817-523-5560. Darrell Mathis.

Folks get all shook up over Wheelie-ing Elvi A self-described “band of over-aged, adolescents” will once again don big hair wigs, over-sized sunglasses, giant white jumpsuits, and teeny motorcycles and scoot down Springtown's Main Street.

The popular Wheelie-ing Elvi are again returning to the festiFidelity National Title val.

Agency, 224 West Main The entire volunteer group of Street in Azle, Elvis the Pelviscelebrates impersonators wryly refer to themselves as 12 years of business in “daredevil ridAzle.

With min-motorcycle 25 years experiers extraordinaire.” ence, escrow officer The group has been around Rebecca McNutt and her since 1996, yet few Elvi are perstaff of friendly, mitted to remain experienced for more than officers available two yearsare because of “thetomental assist with all your and physical strain of real the performances,” the web notes saestate needs.

Assite a title tirically. that does business agency bike aficionados – if in Parade both the Azle and they can tear their eyes away Springtown communities from the spectacle of a slew of and across the area,the they’re Elvi wheelie-ing down street big supporters of Wild – will be impressed by theWest mode Day and other worthwhile of transportation the jumpsuiters pilot, 40-year-old Honda community activities.

ForMini Trails. more information, call them Elvi are properly famous at The 817-270-0948.

in these parts.

They have been part of the Cotton Bowl parade in Dallas and the Mardi Gras party in Austin.

Elvi have cruised through TCU's Frog Alley on game day and motored along Arlington

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Diamond B focuses on professional, local service

by Natalie Gentry events.

Additionally, Diamond B than happy to help.” line of work.

Driven by his desire to provide Diamond B Roofing provides Diamond B Roofing hosts a Roofing has licensed adjusters In 2009, Blake May, of Springtown, established his own com- litany of certifications including on staff to assist his customers much more than roofing repairs, an excellent service to the area, with crew members ready to May said he is glad to be based in Springtown. tackle residential additions, re“Roofing is our busimodels, porches, decks, ness,” he said. “My and many other projEVENT team and I are motiects – they handle jobs SPONSOR vated to delivering the ranging from small best possible product of residential to large comany competitor.” mercial projects.

Diamond B Roofing offices Since the inception of the company, May has consistently are located at 426 East Highway sponsored the Wild West Festi- 199.

For more information, call val and makes a priority of supporting numerous community (817) 523-4137.

Owner Blake May, an SHS graduate, said he is proud to provide quality, professional construction to Springtown residents.

Photo by Natalie Gentry pany, Diamond B Roofing and Construction, in his hometown.

“I appreciate the close-knit feel of this community,” May said, adding that it is a dynamic unavailable in more metropolitan areas.

The 2004 Springtown High School graduate said he enjoys interacting with customers, noting the approval of his clients makes the hard work worthwhile.

May said he wants to be a familiar face in the area and stays involved with the Springtown Chamber of Commerce as a means to help the community.

In fact, he was nominated as Ambassador of the Year at the 2014 chamber banquet.

May knows his experience and referrals means a lot in his

being a GAF certified installer and attaining membership in the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association and the National Roofing Contractors Association.

They have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and maintain $1 million general liability insurance.

throughout the claims process and to ensure they get the money they deserve.

“I want the hardest thing my customers do to be picking up the phone and calling in the claim,” May explained. “We work closely with local insurance companies that are more

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Have a Great Wild West Festival! from

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Star Bank of Texas:

Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Springtown Epigraph Supporting customers, communities and local markets

by Natalie Gentry Locally owned and steadily growing, Star Bank of Texas offers all the products and services of a modern financial institution while maintaining the feel and focus of a community bank.

The partners believe that ensuring all decisions are made locally translates into prompt attention and experienced guidance in meeting the banking needs of their customers.

They take pride in working with the community and no request is too large or too small The team at Star Bank offers a variety of ways to take care of your financial needs. (front, l-r): Bill Davenport and for their consideration.

Casey Jones (back): Dena Hall, Gona Salihu, Mari Alvarado, Christy Dusek, Ann Haley, Cathy Smalley, Natalie Weaver, Community at heart Linda Baty, Carla Allums, Megan Baker, and Monica Guerrero.

Photo by Natalie Gentry Chartered in February 1998, For more information about Texas call 817-238-7827 or Star Bank of Texas now has and they are always looking for image to the bank. the app or any other servic- see their web site at www.starBusiness customers can take ways to enhance their customers three branches in Lake Worth, es provided

by Star Bank of banktexas.com. advantage of Automated Clearbanking experience.

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Star Bank of Texas offers a the fastest growing service But don’t let the age of the orhost of services essential for provided by the banking inganization fool you, Star Bank banking in the 21st cen- dustry today. of Texas boasts over 150 Star Bank of Texas also oftury. of combined banking fers the convenience of their In addition to experience.

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Toll Free 877-764-2572 Their mission is to meet the Now busy customers can needs of the community by sup- lows customers to make depos24/7 Emergency Service plying the products and services its by scanning a digital image pay bills and transfer funds No Cost Inspections • Fully Insured of a check and transmitting that while on the go. needed efficiently.

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The service they provide is what separates them from the Loving God. Loving People. Living the Gospel. competition, regardless of size,

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Follow Us On Service Times: SUNDAY 10 AM - Sunday School · 11 AM - Morning Worship 6:30 PM - Evening Worship

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Food!

Springtown Feed & Fertilizer “Stop & Shop On The Square”

128 S. Main St. · Springtown · 817-220-7656 Expect to get full while you enjoy all the grub the Wild West Festival has to offer.

Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman

Also offering these services:

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Ward Welding and Supply is that... and a whole lot more Springtown’s oldest business offers medical gases, rentals Springtown’s oldest, continuously-operating business sits on the northeast corner of the square – a pretty good vantage point from which to view the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wild West Festival Saturday, Sept. 20.

That business is Ward Welding and Supply, located at 200 East 1st Street, and it’s a sponsor of Wild West this year.

The Ward family established Ward Welding in 1936 as a blacksmith and service shop for local farmers and ranchers. Welding supplies and industrial gases were added eventually, as well.

Then, in 1995, Dale Shaw and his son Quinn purchased Ward Welding and Supply, expanding the focus of the business from welding to selling welding supplies and industrial gases to the community.

The company offers a full-line of products and is a distributor for most major welding and industrial product lines, including Victor, Lincoln, Miller Tweco, Norton, Sait and Pearl.

ing and Supply. “Our pure An extensive supply of medical gases, classisafety products, infied by the Food and cluding gloves, EVENT Drug Administrawelding hoods, eye SPONSOR tion (FDA-USA) as and face protecdrugs, are produced in tion, and burn proaccordance with current tection from brands Good Manufacturing Praclike Revco, SavePhace, Jackson and Huntsman is also tices (GMP).”

Ward Welding says you can available.

Plus, Ward Welding provides a rest assured that all of its pure wide range of premium welding medical gases meet the requirefiller metals from leading indus- ments of the U.S.P./N.F. and are try brands including Weldmark, produced with the highest stanTechniweld, Unibraize, ESAB, dards of quality.

No matter the production enLincoln and Hobart.

But let’s not stop there. Ward vironment, Ward Welding can Welding’s experienced welding provide a complete line of weldstaff can help with any miscel- ing and industrial gases to meet your contained gas needs. laneous project or repair.

The purity of their products is Ward Welding and Supply is also a full-service medical gas guaranteed and both company provider specializing in servic- and employees alike take pride ing dentists, doctors, veterinar- in meeting the needs of every customer. ians and surgery centers.

Whether you want to rent gas “We offer a wide range of guaranteed-pure gases and cylinders for a day, a week, a equipment to ensure the safe month or a year, Ward Welding and efficient handling of all offers a variety of compressed gases,” said Michael Crambes, gas cylinders to suit the needs of general manager at Ward Weld- any company or project.

The friendly and very knowledgeable staff at Ward Welding and Supply (aka Westair Gases) on the Springtown Square stand ready to help at all times. Above (l-r): Brad Timms, Michael Lemmons and Philip Self take a minute out for a photo.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman A complete line of liquidcryogenic cylinders is available in all types and sizes and orders can be customized based on the customer’s needs.

Delivery service and assembly for all rentals is available, as well, to ensure customer satisfaction.

In March, 2013 the Shaw family sold Ward Welding to another

The LUBE CENTER “Our Customer Service Makes the Difference.”

family-owned business called Westair Gases and Equipment.

With the resources of Westair, the business continues to expand its offerings to the communities it serves with a focus on taking care of customers.

Learn more about Westair Gases by visiting its website www.westairgases.com or by calling 817-220-7291.

324 Hwy. 199 East Springtown 817-523-3151

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 2pm • Sunday - Closed

• Fuel Injection Service • Transmission Service • Experienced Lube Technicians

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Elvi On Parade

Our priority is to help you find your smile.

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The Wheelin’ Elvi return once more to entertain during the annual Wild West Festival parade.

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30th Annual WILD WEST Festival Saturday, September 20, 2014

Golf Cart Shuttle Pick Up/Drop Off

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Jerry Durant Auto Group: Much more than just vehicles In 1970, Jerry Durant chose a simple phrase for his new car dealership: “Come out our way and trade your way” Today, “come out our way and trade your way” can be done online as well.

The Jerry Durant Auto Group online presence is extensive.

With dealerships in Weatherford and Granbury, a wide variety of makes and models is available – and you can see those myriad offerings online, too.

At jerrystexas.com, visitors can view the entire new and preowned car inventories offered by the Jerry Durant Auto Group.

That includes the latest models from Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Toyota, Buick, Scion, and Hyundai.

Front and center at jerrystexas. com is a selection of specials, new and used.

Also at the website, visitors can schedule maintenance and contact the Durant Collision Center.

If you need help navigating around the detailed site, immediately upon logging on, an opera-

tor pops up via a chat box to help you find what you need quickly.

Other online options include finance information, a tab to help you determine the value of your trade-in, and even a place to get information on a career with Jerry's Auto Group.

There's also a link with information on Jerry's GM Fleet options.

Of course, the dealerships are hands-on in communities in many ways – including their sponsorship of the Gunfighter Show at this year's Wild West Festival.

You can stop by Jerry's stretch of showrooms in the 3000 block of Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford or the one in Granbury at 5100 Highway 377 East.

The Jerry Durant Auto Group has a bevy of ways to get you into a new vehicle. Call them at 817-596-8088, stop by a showroom, or surf over to the web site.

However you reach them, rest assured that they will live by their motto: “Come out our way and trade your way.”

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www.hilltop-church.com The Soul Train will pick up your children on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and Church. A free breakfast is provided each week for those who ride the Trolley.

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Hilltop is a church the unchurchered like to attend!

Bed Babies, Nursery and Toddler care provided for all services.

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WWF Honors America

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American and Texas flags adorn historic transportation during the parade.

Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Taco Casa: All about family and Springtown by mark k. campbell For family owned Taco Casa, being in Springtown revolves around family and community.

Owner Tom Loughrey said, “We think of our customers as a big family. We have so many who have been so loyal from day one.”

The Springtown Taco Casa has been here 13 years – Loughrey has owned it for 12 of those – and workers have seen customers grow up then watched their kids grow up.

Loughrey said getting involved in the community is essential for the restaurant.

“Our focus is to support the community,” he said. “We’re strong in the schools, churches, and there are a lot of non-profits we help.”

That’s why you’ll see Taco Casa involved in the Wild West Festival – they think of the community as family.

Historically, the Taco Casa chain is 43 years old and Loughrey said Springtown and every other Taco Casa welcomes each new store “like another family member.”

And they certainly have lots of “family members” here in

Springtown, too.

For years, locals of all ages have poured into the restaurant at 101 Highway 199 West, Suite A – at the intersection of the Jacksboro Highway and Main Street.

Springtown folks know that their Taco Casa lives by the company motto of “Real Fresh...

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They are present throughout the town.

E v e r y visitor to Porcupine Stadium sees the company’s brilliant sign displayed.

And many a sportswriter and stadium worker has enjoyed food delivered to the press box on fall Friday nights.

Choosing a favorite at Taco Casa is not easy.

Aside from the generous filling in every regular taco – crunchy or soft – there’s a “Super Taco” as well as a “Taco Lite.”

Not to mention huge burritos, a salad, tostadas, nachos and chiladas.

Especially popular are the famous chiliburgers and the gotta-have-it, fresh brewed tea.

If you’re looking for a family, look no further than Taco Casa.

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EVENT SPONSOR

Whether the weather is 100 or 20 degrees outside, Springtown’s J&E Air Conditioning can make sure you are comfortable inside. With decades of experience, owner William Hughes installs and repairs all sorts of units in all kinds of homes. Plus J&E installs roof insulation. So if you need to get your home ready for seasonal onslaughts, call J&E Air Conditioning at 817-220-4506 or stop by 1825 West Highway 199.

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WWF: Fun For All!

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Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Springtown Epigraph The place that’s your onestop shop in Springtown is Exxon Tiger Mart. Locally owned by Kathy and David Hicks, you can find just about anything at the most convenient location in town, the intersection of Highways 199 and 51.

Among the myriad of offerings: breakfast, hunting and fishing licenses, movie rentals, Western Union, and a hot deli. Stop by or call 817-523-5560 – Tiger Mart has what you need.

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The Sound of Springtown SHS band performs.

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EVENT SPONSOR

Together in Christ Springtown area churches unite to support the community

By Natalie Gentry Local Churches from the Springtown area are thrilled to have the opportunity to support the city and its largest event.

They have come together to sponsor the Wild West Festival as the Fellowship of Christian Churches.

The Churches of this town thoroughly enjoy serving the community and felt that being involved in the event would make a statement about their unity in the body of Christ.

While there has always been camaraderie and cooperation between the churches, the decision to sponsor the festival was inspired by the sudden passing of

Pastor John Conway of Hilltop Family Church.

“Brother John” was passionate about unifying the local churches and allowing the community to plainly see that while there may be miniscule differences between the churches they are all united in Christ.

When Pastor Doug Harris, of Agnes Baptist Church, heard that the Wild West Festival needed another sponsor, he knew that this was an opportunity to make Brother John’s vision a reality.

“This is a legacy he wanted to leave,” Harris said. “He would want the community to see that their churches gather together around the cross.”

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Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Springtown Epigraph

Camera crew to film at Wild West Festival for Pinnacle Bank commercial

by carla noah stutsman “I think it helps that Pinnacle If you see a camera crew while Bank is still family owned and you’re watching the parade, operated,” Summers said.

With the backing of a large orsampling the food, shopping, or enjoying the entertainment at the ganization, the Springtown bank Wild West Festival this year, be can provide its customers with all the services they need – from sure to smile and wave.

Then keep an eye out to see if free checking and debit cards to you’re on TV in a national com- an array of online banking sermercial that will come out soon vices.

And despite an economy still for Pinnacle Bank. trying to recover from reces“We’re really excited that sion, the bank continour home office in Neues to hand out loans braska is sending a and help folks get EVENT camera crew to film into new homes – parts of the Wild SPONSOR or refinance mortWest Festival this Branch manager Janelle Summers, left, and lending officer/VP Lorie Pack, right, say gages. year,” said Janelle they can’t wait for Springtown’s annual Wild West Festival, where a camera crew will Rates remain at allSummers, branch manfilm for an upcoming national commercial about Pinnacle Bank and its involvement in time lows. ager of the Springtown PinPhoto by Carla Noah Stutsman “We have it better in this the communities it serves. nacle Bank. “The commercial will run all over the country and part of the country than most To use the bank’s online serwill focus on Pinnacle Bank’s folks,” Pack said. “We’ve been community they serve – and are and know the people they serve,” willing to spend an entire SaturSummers said.

“I couldn’t do it vices via the Internet, tap into blessed.” involvement in all the commuday chauffeuring people around without them.” www.pinnbanktx.com.

Summers says she feels nities it serves.”

To see how much Pinnacle Bank Pinnacle Bank is located at Springtown is a prime exam- blessed to work with employ- in golf carts.

“Many of our people grew up values community, see the stories 726 E. Highway 199 in Springees who actually care about the ple of one of those communities. in this area, went to school here, at whycommunitymatters.com. town.

That’s because the staff at Pinnacle Bank Springtown knows that – in banking and in life – “Best S community matters.

Prices in t Pinnacle Bank is a Platinum a Town” sponsor for the Wild West Festival again in 2014 as it has been r 817-523-4644 in years past – just one indicaHwy 199 & Old Springtown Rd. • Springtown Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm tion of its strong support for all things Springtown.

Sat: 9am - 1pm (BEHIND CHICKEN EXPRESS) Summers, along with Lorie Pack, a lender and vice president DRIVE-THRU 474 E. Hwy 199, recently acquired from the Azle AVAILABLE! Springtown, TX 76082 branch, talked about spending a Gets you back where you belong. few hours in September, along with other bank staff and their families, driving folks around in golf carts to and from the event.

It’s something they look forward to every year.

“It’s fun,” Summers said. “It’s just part of living in a small town. You usually know where to go to get things done. It’s all about people helping each other.”

“It’s an opportunity for us to give back to the community,” Pack added.

The bank’s support of Wild West has a lot to do with its focus on community banking – a concept fostered by the home office in Nebraska several decades ago.

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Woody Creek Bar-B-Q: 9 years in still No. 1 by mark k. campbell For nine years now, folks from all around have enjoyed the superior offerings of Woody Creek Bar-B-Q on the Springtown Square.

From its beginnings in the backyard of Jimmy Neeley who cooked in an old bread truck, the popularity of the restaurant has been so great that there’s a location in Fort Worth, too.

Here on the Square, Jimmy’s wife Mary and children Jimmy and Jennifer Neeley Smith carry on the tradition of Jimmy, Sr. who died in 2007.

Woody Creek remains involved in the fabric of Springtown from catering varsity football games to giving food to organizations like Neighbor to Neighbors.

The restaurant remains popular because of the high quality food.

Both Jennifer and Mary said the ribs are exceptionally popular, and so is the famed Double Barrel, a giant baked potato stuffed with chopped barbecue as well as all the usual fixin’s.

Another big seller is the Gunslinger – sliced hot links and sausage and chopped beef all under one giant bun.

Customers return again and again to Woody Creek.

Jennifer said, “I tell people to just try us once. You can’t please everybody, but I tell them ‘you will be back.’”

The portions are impressive and that amplifies the store creed: “If you walk out of here hungry, it’s your fault.”

Mary said a big reason for the business’ success is her talented crew. “We have a good staff – the best you could ask for.”

That talented group can help you reserve one of the party rooms.

Plenty of people have taken advantage of a room, Mary said, for birthday parties or anniversaries.

A group of 20 or more can lay claim to one of the spacious areas by calling 817-220-2008.

While the big burgers with “right off the potato” homemade French fries tempt and the ba-

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“We are known for our barbecue and we want to keep it that way,” she said. “We want to keep it just like Dad wanted it.”

And that can include catering, another specialty of Woody Creek.

In whatever mode you enjoy the food, you can expect one thing from Nine years and counting, Woody Creek has fed hungry local residents and visitors who the restaurant in every facet: The are used to super service from (l-r) Jennifer Smith, Mary Neeley, Marco Lopez, Ana Marcustomer is No. 1. tinez, Ezmeralda Mendoza, Juan Perez, and Destini Hutcheson.

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Still Waters Retreat Center: by carla noah stutsman What began as a weekend retreat in the country where Paul and Barb Claffey could “get away from it all” now provides the same opportunity for others.

These days, their dream of a place where people can come and sit beside still waters and hear from God is fulfilled – but the dream just keeps getting bigger.

Still Waters Retreat Center sits on 40 acres at the southern edge of Wise County – a short drive west on SH 199 to Agnes Road North, then not quite three miles to the entrance on the left.

Still Waters’ Event Center is the perfect place for small (60 people maximum) corporate events, weddings, bridal and baby showers, family reunions, holiday and special event parties, church and/or youth groups and various other gatherings.

The heated and air-conditioned Event Center offers a full kitchen, two baths, outside showers, inside and outside fireplaces, large and small covered gazebos, a large covered porch, granite serving counter, a large flat screen TV with CD/DVD player, and seating for 60, including seating on the porch.

There is also an outdoor charcoal grill and picnic area, and WiFi is available upon request.

If your event – or your weekend getaway for two – requires lodging, there’s plenty to choose from.

The Still Waters Cabin offers two single beds downstairs and six upstairs, two full baths, a fully equipped kitchen, DirecTV/ DVD/CD player, a cozy living room with a fireplace, covered front and back porches, a stocked pond for fishing, a charcoal grill and fire pit, complimentary coffee, tea and creamers, and miles of walking trails on the secluded acreage.

The Sun Rise Cabin features two bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, one full bath, a fully equipped kitchen, DirecTV/DVD/CD player, covered front porch, charcoal grill and fire pit, complimentary coffee, tea and creamers and a patio.

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Come sit by the still waters and hear from God. That’s your invitation from Barb and Paul Claffey, owners of Still Waters Retreat Center.

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Meadow Room “D” offers one progress since it opened almost queen bed and amenities simi- four years ago, Barb Claffey said the center now offers lar to those in Meadow a large swimming pool Room “C”. Its walk– featuring a bathin shower and wellEVENT house and covered designed bath area SPONSOR patio – completed make it handicap earlier this year. accessible.

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Ravines and dry creek beds that become babbling brooks in rainy seasons crisscross the property.

The Claffeys have bridged these in several locations to allow for crossing, and they have a couple more bridges in mind.

They also plan to move their office – currently located in their home nearby – onto the center property. That will make meet-

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Future plans also include the expansion of the walking trails on the property, and, frankly, who knows what else the Claffeys will come up with.

“God is truly blessing us,” Barb Claffey said.

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Brookshire’s: Groceries with friendly service and an engaging atmosphere

by Natalie Gentry With the remodeling of the Brookshire’s in Springtown completed earlier this year, the staff has redoubled its focus on the store’s philosophy of superior service, quality products, and competitive prices.

The remodel was completed earlier this year and the store celebrated its grand reopening Jan. 15 with more services and options for the customers.

After all, the customer is their primary concern.

In addition to the sushi bar that provides freshly made offerings every day, the store saw upgrades to the overall layout as well as the cakery and pharmacy.

“The cakery now offers homemade items like fudge and tortillas – things we didn’t make here before,” said store manager Mark Baumann.

The Brookshire’s Pharmacy was also remodeled to be both bigger and better.

There is now more seating and an actual waiting area.

In addition the Brookshire’s chain has created a pharmacy app that will allow customers to manage their family’s prescriptions right from their smartphones.

With versions for both iPhone and Android, the app enables customers to: •Refill prescriptions •Create secure login to view prescription history and status •Browse health and drug information •Locate and contact your pharmacy •Receive notifications when it’s time to refill prescriptions and when they are ready to pickup This app joins the Brookshire’s grocery app as ways to enhance customers’ shopping experience.

The Brookshire’s app allows customers to make shopping lists, load up on coupons, browse recipes, and check out weekly sales – all with the their phone.

Now that’s shopping in the digital age.

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“Like always, we will have a drink station at the festival,” Baumann said.

But Wild West isn’t the only thing Brookshire’s supports in the Springtown community throughout the year.

There’s Spirit of Christmas; Relay for Life; numerous food drives for Neighbor to Neighbors; and countless donations of gift cards, food items, and drinks to Springtown ISD schools and events.

Just last month the store collected donations of Gatorade for the local fire and police depart-

ments as part of a company-wide campaign.

All in all they were able to contribute eight pallets of Gatorade to the cause.

“I think people want to help, but they don’t always know how,” Baumann said. “This was an easy way for them to help their community, and I’m very thankful for the citizens of Springtown.”

Baumann went on to say Springtown is a great town to live and work in.

“This community really reaches out and helps everyone, whenever there’s a need,” he said. “We just try to do our part, as well.”

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602-603 Kozy Korner Kollectables .... Men’s leather wallets, cell phone 819 Kactus Hats ..........................................................Western Hats cases, jewelry, knives, wind chimes, hats, kid’s toys, hand ....

820 Cowbabe’s.....................................Women’s Clothing & Acces. carved sling shots, ink pens 821 Cow’s Babe’s .................................................. Children’s Wear 605 Epiphany-Studios ...................Sunglasses, Jewelry, Scarves, 822 Kathy’s Southwest Crafts....... Pictures, Crosses, Toys, Solar Accessories, Handbags Lights, etc.

606 SHS Dance Team ............... Raffle Fire Pit & Misc. Spirit Items 823 Trendy Treehouse Boutique, LLC . Baby & Children Clothing, 608 Keith Blanchard ........................... High Quality Silver Jewelry Bows 609 State of Reflection.........................Mirrors in shapes of a state 824 Rosali’s Gifts .........Spa Items, Pillows, Tote Bags, Bracelets, 610 Zurvita/Zeal ................................Zeal Wellness Drink Samples Rings, Scarves, Soaps 611 Rockin’ KJ’s.................. .................Scarves, Belts, Clothing 825 Fancy Feet Etc....................................................Infant Sandals, .

612 The Pink Pumpkin.......Baby Gifts, Decomesh Wreaths, Diaper Hair clips, Crochet Hats Cakes, Gift Jars, Candy Bouquets, Tutus, 826 Fancy Feet Etc ...........................Flipflops, Tutus, Rompers, Ect. Halloween Table Top Decor, etc.

827 Vision Andina................Handcrafted Items, Ceramic Whistles, 613 Rockin Rhinestones ........................ Jewelry and Accessories Jewelry, Musical Instruments Recordings 614 Wood Art by Sandi & Don.............Hand Scrolled Name Rings 830 Western Star Cowboy Church .........St. Jude’s Raffle Tickets 701-702 Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream ............... Ice cream, frozen lemonade for Saddle 703 Old Time Funnel Cakes ... Funnel Cakes, Chicken on a Stick, 831 Parker County Young Marines ..........Young Marine Recruiting Tater Twists, Lemonade Booth 704 Maui Wowi Hawaiian ................................................ Smoothies 901 Beloved Enrichment Novelty Shop ......... ...Children novelty items, 705 Woody Creek BBQ .Chopped Beef Sandwiches, Turkey Legs books, toys, games, jewelry 706 Street Munchies ....... Fried Catfish Basket, Hot Dog, Cheese 902 Nancy Martin Ent. & Pink Zebra......................Cashback for Online Nachos, Chili Cheese Fries, Frito Pie, Chips, Shoppers, Affiliate Opportunities, Candles & Pet Stuff Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Sausage on a Stick, etc.

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811 East Texas Crafters..Children’s Wooden Toys, Popguns, ...... Park Hilltop Family Church .............................................Information Park Outreach of Love Church .......................................Information Crossbows, Bow n’ Arrows Slingshots 811A East Texas Crafters ..........Sword/Shields,Tomahawks, Bowie Park Cornerstone Community Church ..........................Information Park Snow Wizzard .........................................................Snow cones Knives, Cedar Signs 812 Sleepy Creek Products .......................Handcraft Silver Leather, Sunglasses, etc.

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Stagecoach symbolized civilization during the wooly Wild West days Popular Wells Fargo coach returns to WWF

by Natalie Gentry The Wells Fargo stagecoach is scheduled to make its annual appearance in the Wild West Festival’s annual parade Saturday, Sept. 20.

Missy Grubis, Springtown branch manager, said she receives requests every summer inquiring if the stagecoach will ride again.

Luckily, the answer has been pretty consistent.

Grubis said she usually schedules the iconic artifact of bygone days in December each year for the following September.

While the 30th annual festival is all about fun, it undeniably also celebrates the more colorful facets of Springtown’s history including pioneers, bank robbers, cowboys, and gunfights.

The stagecoach was an integral to civilizing the wild western frontier – a symbol of getting money, mail, and passengers across the continent – and the Springtown Wells Fargo branch arranges for it to be in the parade each year.

This year is no different, the Wells Fargo stagecoach will once again feature in the Wild West Festival parade, which begins at

10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.

The parade route will circle much of the commercial section of the town; beginning at Brookshire’s parking lot on State Highway 199.

It will roll west on the highway to the intersection with FM 51 where it will head north, past Tabernacle Square, turn right again on Second Street, and travel east to Springtown Elementary.

The Springtown branch of Wells Fargo is located at 201 South Main Street, on the southwest corner of Tabernacle Square.

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The drivethrough is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Grubis and her staff make it their mission to offer a hometown touch to your banking needs, so call 817-220-4823 for additional information.

Then find a spot to watch the parade and keep an eye out for that classic symbol of the West; the Wells Fargo stagecoach.

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