Area guide 2016

Area Guide 2016

February 24, 2016 A Special Supplement

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Howdy from our neck of the woods!

This part of Texas offers the best of both worlds!

Oh, you can head out to the nearby sprawling cities of Fort Worth, the Mid-Cities, and Arlington sure.

But there’s plenty of shopping, worshipping, and entertainment possibilities right here.

Not to mention the value of living in a rural part of the our great state where wildflowers and wildlife are just outside your window.

So, use this guide to see just what our area offers – we think you’ll be glad you came out this way!

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Read all about it!

Azle and Springtown have had newspapers since the 1800s

by mark k. campbell Small town newspapers offer readers and advertisers something that they can get nowhere else – access to local information and the ability to reach a select group of nearby people.

A town needs a paper to know what’s going on, to find out things about friends, relatives, and events that just won’t be covered by larger, metropolitan publications.

Both Azle and Springtown have had newspapers since the 1800s.

Azle The first newspaper covering the area was likely The Boomerang; the Azle Historical Museum has a copy dated Dec. 19, 1887.

The Boomerang was handwritten and passed around from reader to reader.

In November 1925, the population of Azle was 125. That’s when Over the Top appeared.

That was followed in 1936 by the Azle Booster edited by Faris The most popular feature for years in the Springtown Epigraph was bertha’s bulletin.

Ross. It came out semi-monthly. This one is from January 1983.

In 1937, the Azle Citizen showed up. Published by Tarrant County Publications, it was edited by A.H. Wheeler.

The only lull in Azle having a newspaper occurs from 1937-47.

That ended when Sad Shack was printed by Shelton Mayes.

The next year, 1948, he changed the name of the paper to the lengthy The Community Standard of Azle, Boyd, Briar, LaJunta, Peden, and Springtown.

It disappeared, too. Next came The Globe in 1954 with Bert Webb as editor and publisher.

Like its predecessors, a paper that debuted Jan. 28, 1960 – the Azle Sun, which proclaimed “The Sun came out today” – came and went quickly.

However, just before that paper had its day in the Sun, the Azle Banner hit the stands.

Started May 7, 1959 by JoAnn Fitzgerald, the Banner was quickly sold to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Caton.

In the fall of 1961, Elton Vann took over as editor; in 1963 he changed the name of the Banner to the Tapawi Banner.

That curious title comes from The Azle News just turned 50; this paper announced the Azle’s three nearest counties – name change in early February 1966.

Tarrant, Parker, and Wise. Pro-

nounced TAP-a-why, the paper sold in November 1965.

On Feb. 17, 1966, the owners changed the name to The Azle News and that’s what it has been ever since.

In 1974, Dean Singleton bought the News.

Then, in 1976, The Azle News joined an “independent chain” of papers created by West Texas newspaper man James Roberts of Andrews.

The Roberts Group still controls the News and the Epigraph today.

Since then, publishers have been Don Richards (1976-78), Glenn Rea (1979-1987), and Bob Buckel (1987-2011).

Since then, Kim Ware has guided the News, a paper with a long history of award-winning “community” journalism, honored at the regional, state, and national levels annually.

Springtown Like Azle, the history of newspapers in Springtown can be sketchy.

As near as can be told, the first paper in Springtown was the Sentinel in 1881; it was published by Scott Denton.

The next year, J.R. Norton introduced the Springtown Pilot.

The Springtown News Dealer arrived in 1890 edited by John W. Dale – who happened to be the mayor. By then, Springtown had boomed to 1,000 residents, according to the 1890 census.

The News Dealer continued until 1893. It was followed by the Springtown Cyclone.

One year later came the Springtown Sun. It cost 3.5 cents.

In 1902, with Herman Elliott as editor, the Springtown Local was published.

One paper that ran for several years was the Springtown Home News which first arrived in 1924.

In the 1930s, the Springtown Journal informed local readers.

After a long gap, the Springtown Review arrived in 1959, and in 1962 it was joined by the Springtown and Boyd, Texas Star-Bulletin.

In 1970, the short-lived Springtown Pioneer came along.

Finally, in 1971, Sara Nell Parsons-Feltman, seeing there was no paper in town and having $73 to invest, began the process of creating what is now known as the Epigraph.

Most people don’t know what an “epigraph” is; certainly the Epigraph is the only so-named newspaper around.

An epigraph is “an inscription at the beginning of a book” or “on a building or statue.”

Despite the obscure name, the paper has survived.

One reason for its longevity in its early days was the popularity of a column submitted by senior citizen Bertha Daughtery, “Bertha’s Bulletin.”

The first Epigraph was printed Feb. 17, 1972.

In 1976, the Roberts Group, which had purchased The Azle News, snapped up the Epigraph.

Like the News, the Springtown paper was edited by Don Richards, then Glenn Rea, then, in the spring of 1987, Bob Buckel.

When Buckel left at the end of 2011, Kim Ware took over as publisher.

As with the News, the Epigraph was been honored by its peers as one of the best regional, state, and national small town newspapers around.

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Azle Independent School District Azle Independent School District 300 Roe Street Azle, TX 76020 817-444-3235 www.azleisd.net Dr. Ray Lea, Superintendent of Schools 817-444-3235 Monica Miller, Director of Business Services 817-4440805 Tanya Anderson, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum & Human Resources 817-4447412 Gwen Gordon, Director of Special Services 817-444-2851 Jenny Clevenger, School Social Worker 817-270-1231 Randy Spiker, Supervisor of Transportation/Maintenance 817-444-1322 Todd Smith, Director of

District Operations 817-4443235 Scott Anderson, Athletic Director 817-270-1725 AZLE HIGH SCHOOL 817-444-5555 Sam Robinson, principal srobinson@azleisd.net

CROSS TIMBERS ELEMENTARY 817-444-3802 Dee Gilley, principal dgilley@azleisd.net

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY 817-444-1317 Kella Rogers, principal krogers@azleisd.net

WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY 817-444-4045 Jessica Hanson, principal jhanson@azleisd.net

EAGLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 817-237-4161 Amy Rollmann, principal arollmann@azleisd.net

SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY 817-444-0257 Heidi Nelson, principal hnelson@azleisd.net

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“Freedom in living”

Springtown Independent School District 301 East 5th St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-7243 www.springtownisd.net Mike Kelley, Superintendent 817-220-1700 Mike Gilley, Assistant Superintendent 817-220-1700 Gary Shaw, Chief Financial Officer 817-220-1700 Shane Strickland, Director of Transportation 817-220-1418 Toni Farmer, Director of Special Programs 817-220-1700 Jerrell Rutherford, Maintenance Supervisor 817-475-3345 Robert McHenry, Director of Technology 817-220-1700 Kathy Donoho, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 817220-1700 Brian Hulett, Athletic Director 817-220-3040 J.B. Perry, Director of Fine Arts/UIL 817-220-2263 SPRINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 817-220-3888 Scott McPherson, principal smcpherson@springtownisd. net SPRINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL 817-220-7455 Mark Wilson, principal mwilson@springtownisd.net SPRINGTOWN INTERMEDIATE 817-220-1219 Joe Brown, principal jbrown@springtownisd.net

RENO ELEMENTARY 817-221-5001 Traunsa Reeves, principal treeves@springtownisd.net SPRINGTOWN ELEMENTARY 817-220-2498 Pearl Russell, principal prussell@springtownisd. net GOSHEN CREEK ELEMENTARY 817-220-0272 Wes Thomas, principal wthomas@springtownisd.

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Clubs and Organizations Community Clubs and Organizations Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association (AASHA) City of Azle Animal Shelter, 724 Park Drive, Azle, 817444-8215 (mailing address P.O. Box 2091, Azle, TX 76098). For information visit www.azleanimalshelter.org or call 817-845-3829.

Azle Lions Club Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 412 Commerce Street, across from the Azle Post Office. For information call 817-237-8484 or visit www.azlelionsclub.org.

Jacksboro Highway, between Azle and Lake Worth.

For more information call 817-237-1819 or visit www. emphc.org.

a.m. at 404 West Main St. in Azle. For more information call 817-444-5505 or visit www.azleoptimist.org.

Friends of the Azle Memorial Library Meets the third Thursday of Azle Masonic Lodge #601 each month at 1:30 p.m. at Meets the Saturday on or be- the Library, 333 W. Main St. fore full moon at 7:30 p.m., For more information call 257 W. Main. For more infor- 817-444-7216.

Azle Area Ministerial Allimation call 817-444-4134. ance Good NEWS Living-AtP.O. Box 275, Azle, TX Azle Women’s Business As- Home/Block Nurse Program 76098. For information sociation Errand & Chore Services email jackwwatson@gmail.

Meets monthly, locations Serving anyone 65 years com. vary. P.O. Box 613, Azle, TX or older who lives in the 76098. For information call designated 200 sq. mile area Azle Arts Association 817-658-4140 or find them in Azle/Springtown and surLive theatre presented at on Facebook. rounding communities. 133 1012 Southeast Parkway, E. Main St., Suite B, Azle.

Azle. For information and Careity Foundation For information call 817tickets call 817-238-7529 Serving cancer patients in 444-2300.

(PLAY) or visit www.azlearts. Parker and Tarrant counties. org.

914 Foster Lane, Fort Worth, Legends Museum Texas, 76126. For informaMonthly programs held Azle Community Caring tion visit www.careity.org or the last Thursday of every Center call 817-882-4100. month at 7 p.m., 839 North Giving a hand up rather than Main St., Springtown. For a hand out. Located at 317 Eagle Mt. Memorial VFW information call 817-523Commerce Street, Azle. For Post #2137 5939 or visit www.legendsinformation call 817-270Meets the first (men’s) and museum.org.

2962 or visit www.azlecares. second (women’s) Thursday org. of each month at 7 p.m. at Neighbor to Neighbors of the Post, located at 11875 Springtown, Inc. Boyd Rd, Azle. For more Azle Historical Museum Food pantry, located at information visit www.vfw124 W. Main Street, Azle.

413 South Main St., SpringFor information call 817post2137.org. town. For information call 270-3037. The museum 817-523-6095 or visit www.

Eagle Mountain Pregnancy is open Saturdays from n2nfoodpantry.com.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March Help Center Open Mondays and Thursthrough the first week in Optimist Club of Azle days from 1-8 p.m.,10328 December.

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Optimist Club of Springtown Meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at Howell’s Café, 401 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown.

For more information, call 817-523-4564.

Rotary Club of Azle Meets every Thursday at noon at 412 Commerce Street, across from the Azle Post Office. For more information call 817-444-1112.

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 500 N. Main St., Springtown. For information call 817-9094368.

Springtown Independent Order of Odd Fellows Meets the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Springtown Senior Center, 1070 N. Main St. For more information visit www.iooftxspringtown.weebly.com.

Youth Clubs and Organizations

American Heritage Girls Troop TX1228 and Trail Life Save Eagle Mountain Lake, USA Troop TX1228 Inc. 8551 Boat Club Rd Suite 121, Generations of Faith Family #115, Fort Worth, TX 76179. Church, 1711 North Highway 51, Springtown.

For information call 817236-1466, visit www.seml.org or email comments@seml.org. Boy Scout Troop 147, Azle Meets Mondays at 7:30-9 p.m., First Methodist Church, Springtown Area Senior 200 Church Street, Azle. For Center Weekly lunches and a host of more information email CubScouts@pack-243.org or visit monthly activities, located troop147.webs.com. at 1070 N. Main St., Springtown. For information call Boy Scout Troop 243, Azle 817-523-6133. and Azle Cub Scouts Pack 243 Springtown Cares & Shares Meets at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 800 High Crest Foundation, Inc. Dr., Azle. For more informaLocated at 113 Main St., tion call 817-448-9180 or Springtown. For information visit pack-243.org. email connie@caresandshares. org or find them on Facebook.

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Facts and figures Our area towns continue to grow.

Azle increased in population by 18 percent since 2000; in 2013, the official tally was 11,334.

Within its 8.2 square miles, 1,382 people live within each mile.

Springtown’s population rose 32 percent from the prior census; in 2013, 2,722 folks called it home.

In each of its 2.6 square miles you’ll find 987 people reside.

Reno has the largest number of square miles at 12.7. Its population has crept up from 2,494 in 2010 to 2,560 last year.

Lakeside’s 1.51 square miles is populated by 902 people per mile.

The town continues to grow – up a whopping 31.2 percent from 2000; today the population is 1,364.

Sactuary’s 30.5 percent growth in the last 14 years has bumped the number of folks living in the 0.26 square miles to 334 people.

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Clubs and Organizations continued Meets at First United Methodist Church, 109 W. Third, Springtown. For more information call 682-229-8980.

Parker County Young Marines Meets at 500 PoJo Dr., Springtown. For more information call 817-599-9580, visit www.ParkerCountyYoungMarines.com, or find them on Facebook.

Girl Scout Troop 2720, Springtown For more information, call 682-262-0520, email gstroop2720@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook.

Youth Athletic Organizations Azle Competitive Youth Sports (ACYS) Youth baseball, basketball, cheerleading, 7-on-7 football, football, and volleyball. For more information call 817-994-0940, email acysmail@yahoo.com, visit www.acys.com or find them

on Facebook.

Azle Little League (ALL) Youth baseball and softball programs in the spring and fall. P.O. Box 700, Azle, TX 76098. For information call 817-237-7680, email azlelittleleague@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook under Azle Baseball-Softball.

Azle Youth Association (AYA) Youth football, cheerleading, and drill team programs. Mailing address: P.O. Box 500, Azle, Texas 76098.

Physical location: 9980 Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135. For more information call 817-8294709, email azleyouthassociation1@gmail.com, visit www.azleyouthassociation. com, or find them on Facebook.

817-234-POJO, visit www. springtownsoccer.com, or find them on Facebook.

Eagle Mountain Soccer Association (EMSA) Spring and fall youth soccer programs in the Azle area.

For information call 682730-6089, visit www.emsasoccer.org, or find them on

Facebook.

Springtown Lions Club Youth Sports (SLCYS) Youth basketball, baseball/ softball, cheerleading/ dance team, football, and volleyball. For more information email springtownlc@ gmail.com, visit www.slcyouthsports.org, or find them on Facebook.

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Larry’s Carpet

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

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Hilltop Family Church

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

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C���nd�� � E��nt� March 2016 1 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 4-13 Azle Arts Association “Steel Magnolias” – 7:30 p.m. 1012 SE Parkway: call 817-238-7529

26 Azle First Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. at Azle Central Park 26 Springtown Community Easter Egg Hunt – 1-3 p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 31 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at 839 North Main Street in Springtown

3 Optimist Club Pancake Supper – 4:30-7 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria 5 Springtown Chamber Awards Banquet – 5:30 p.m. at Springtown High School

31 Azle Lions Club Pancake Supper – 5 p.m. at 412 Commerce Street April 2016

8 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane

5 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street

14-18 AISD and SISD Spring Break

8 Springtown Sporting Clay Shoot – 10 a.m. at Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, Decatur

15 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle

9 Parker County Master Gardeners Annual Spring Sale – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 19 Reno Easter Party and Egg Hunt – 1-3 p.m. at Quail 604 North Main Street in Run Stables, 1030 Quail Run, Weatherford Azle 12 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting 11 a.m. at Azle 24 Azle Clay Shoot – 11:30 Deer Cove, 101 South Peara.m. Fossil Pointe Sporting son Lane Grounds, Decatur 24 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

19 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle

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at Lake Worth High School 23 City of Reno Clean Up Day – 7 a.m.-4 p.m. City Hall Track, 4210 Boat Club Road at 195 West Reno Road 13-22 Azle Arts Association “Tuna Does Vegas” – 7:30 28 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 p.m. 1012 SE Parkway: call 817-238-7529 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 14 Eagle Mountain Lake 28 Legends Museum meeting Cleanup – Tarrant Regional Water District: call 817-335– 7 p.m. at 839 North Main 2491 Street in Springtown May 2016 3 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street

17 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 19 Azle ISD Showcase – 6 p.m. at Azle High School

5 Azle National Day of Prayer 20 Azle Chamber Golf Tournament – 1 p.m. at Cross – 12 p.m. at 404 Main Place Timbers Golf Course 5 Springtown National Day of Prayer – 7 a.m. at Hilltop 22 Springtown High School Baccalaureate – 7-8 p.m. at Family Church the SHS Auditorium 7 Azle Lions Club Garage 23 SISD Olympus Showcase Sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at 412 – 5 p.m. at Springtown High Commerce Street School 10 Azle Ministerial Alliance 26 Springtown Chamber of meeting 11 a.m. at Azle Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 Deer Cove, 101 South Peara.m. at 1070 North Main son Lane Street 13 Relay for Life – 6-11 p.m.

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26 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at 839 North Main Street in Springtown 27 Springtown High School Graduation – 8 p.m. at Porcupine Stadium June 2016 2 Azle High School Graduation – 7-8 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center 3-5 Azle Main Street Art Festival and Tour – 404 West Main 4 All American Bicycle Rally – 6:30 a.m. at Springtown High School 6-11 Parker County Livestock Show – 6:45 a.m. at Parker County Livestock Improvement Association Arena 7 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 14 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane

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Welcome to Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce . . .

Growing Today for Tomorrow’s Future!

To promote business and community growth while enhancing the quality of life in our community What is the Chamber of Commerce?

• The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of citizens who invest their time in the community’s progress.

• Any citizen who is interested in helping to develop Springtown (which means more business, more jobs and better living for everyone) is eligible to become a member of the Springtown Area Chamber. The dues are structured to permit even the smallest business or individual to become a member.

• The chamber is composed of directors, officers, ambassadors and committee workers who volunteer/donate their time.

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

CAleNdAr OF eveNTS: March

Annual Awards Banquet

April

Clay Shoot

June

All American Bicycle rally

August

Annual New Teachers Back to School luncheon

September

Wild West Festival

december

Christmas on the Square Bonus Bucks Christmas Mixer

What does the Chamber do?

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

Membership Benefits & Networking Opportunities: • Member Referrals • Monthly Luncheons • Official Ribbon Cutting at Your Place of Business • FREE weekly EBlast that goes out to over 200 chamber members and over 400 school district employees - That’s great FREE advertising • Photograph and Business Information in the Springtown Epigraph • Welcome to the Neighborhood Bags

• Chamber Banner Board Rental • Chamber Marquee Rental • Chamber Display Window • Business & Community Directory • Annual Awards Banquet • Brochure and Business Card Display & Distribution • Website Advertising • Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm • Friday 8:30am-1:00pm

112 S. Main St. • Springtown 817-220-7828 • www.springtownchamber.org

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Calendar of Events continued June 2016 continued 21 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 23 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 30 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at839 North Main Street in Springtown Every Friday in June Music in the Park – 8-10 p.m. in Central Park, Azle July 2016

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28 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 29-31 Azle Arts Association “Peril on the High Seas” – 7:30 p.m. 1012 SE Parkway: call 817-238-7529 Every Friday in July Music in the Park – 8-10 p.m. in Central Park, Azle August 2016 Annual New SISD Teacher Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

2 Azle Area Chamber of 4 Follow the Flag – 7-10 p.m. Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 in Azle Central Park a.m. at 404 West Main Street 5 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 2 Reno Police Department a.m. at 404 West Main National Night Out – 6 p.m.

Street at City Hall at City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle 12 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle 5-7 Azle Arts Association Deer Cove, 101 South Pear“Peril on the High Seas” – son Lane 7:30 p.m. 1012 SE Parkway: call 817-238-7529 19 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main 9 Azle Ministerial Alliance Street, Azle meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle

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Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane 16 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle September 2016 6 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street

Commerce Luncheon at – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 23-24 Azle Arts Association “Over the River and Through the Woods” – 7:30 p.m. 1012 SE Parkway: call 817-2387529 24 Azle Christian Church “Drive for Compassion” Golf Tournament 8 a.m. at Cross Timbers Golf Course 29 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at839 North Main Street in Springtown October 2016

10 Sting Fling Festival – West 1-2 Azle Arts Association Main Street “Over the River and through the Woods” – 7:30 p.m. 1012 13 Azle Ministerial Alliance SE Parkway: call 817-238meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle 7529 Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane 4 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.

17 Wild West Festival: 9 at 404 West Main Street a.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 4 Azle Police Department National Night Out – 6-8 20 American Legion meeting p.m. in neighborhoods – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main throughout Azle Street, Azle 4 Springtown Police Depart22 Springtown Chamber of ment National Night Out –

6-9 p.m. at the Springtown Tabernacle 11 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane 15 The Square Deal (tentative date) – 18 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle 27 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street 27 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at 839 North Main Street in Springtown 29 Reno Halloween Event – 6-9 p.m. at City Hall at 195 West Reno Road, Azle November 2016 1 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 11-20 Azle Arts Association “Gift of Murder” – 7:30 p.m.

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Calendar of Events continued 12 Azle Lake Run – 6:30 a.m. at Azle High School

the tree lighting on West Main Street

15 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle

6 Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street

p.m. at the Orchard in Azle 21 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main Street, Azle

Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street 13 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11:30 a.m. at 404 West Main Street

24 Azle Community Thanksgiving Meal – 6 p.m. 10 Christmas on the Square – 17 American Legion meeting 11 a.m.-5p.m. at the Spring- – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main at 404 West Main Street, Street, Azle town Tabernacle Azle 24 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

13 Azle Ministerial Alliance meeting – 11 a.m. at Azle Deer Cove, 101 South Pearson Lane

26 Springtown Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. at 1070 North Main Street

24 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at839 North Main Street in Springtown

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

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December 2016

20 American Legion meeting – 7 p.m. at 404 West Main 3 Legends Museum Tour of Homes – 5:30 p.m. at Spring- Street, Azle town Chamber Office 29 Legends Museum meeting – 7 p.m. at839 North Main 3 Azle Community Tree Lighting – 5 p.m. at the Azle Street in Springtown Historical Museum at 124 January 2017 West Main Street 3 Christmas Parade – after

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Azle Rotary – 12 p.m. every Thursday at 412 Commerce Street

Eagle Mountain Lake is magnet for residents and visitors year round.

One of many run by Tarrant Azle Optimist – 6:45 a.m.

Regional Water District, EML every Friday at Azle Deer is one of the most popular lakes Cove, 101 South Pearson in Texas and offers every water Lane sport activity imaginable.

EML was created in 1932 Azle Lions Club – 6 p.m. when the West Fork of the Trinevery second and fourth ity River was dammed up that Tuesday at 413 Commerce October.

Street Spillways were installed in 1965.

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New in town? The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce can help you If you’re new to the area or simply want to know more about local businesses, there’s a welcoming staff ready to assist you at the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Stop by their office on the Square and meet Chamber Director Amy Walker and Administrative Assistant Michelle Deweese – they’re happy to greet local residents and newcomers alike.

“Our mission statement is to promote business and community growth while enhancing the quality of life in our community,” Walker said. “When people call about a business, they feel like the chamber of commerce is the respectable place to find out if that’s a good business -- we get a lot of phone calls from people needing services and (asking) where they can go eat, and we can direct them.”

With a full calendar of area events to plan and coordinate, inquiries to answer, and chamber members to help, it seems there’s hardly a dull moment around here.

“It stays pretty busy,” Walker said. “We try to keep up with everything that’s going on in town as best we can – schools, all the local churches – and we do our best to get that information out.”

The Chamber currently has approximately 250 members – and counting.

“I hope that everyone finds this Chamber welcoming and helpful – we strive to help everyone as best we can,” said Walker.

Michelle Deweese (left) and Amy Walker know more about Springtown than just about anyone. Find them at the Chamber of Commerce on the Square downtown.

“We have a great Board of Directors here not only to promote their businesses but to support all businesses that belong to the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.”

Deweese added, “We have about 20 people on our board of directors, and they are awesome.

They’re not just in it for their own needs – they really care about the whole community.”

Walker said, “Many of our Directors volunteer countless hours to the Chamber with Wild West Festival, the All American Bicycle Rally, our Annual Clay Shoot, and so many more events.

“They’re very active in the community, very supportive. I have to say, it’s the best board that I could even imagine.”

The Chamber works closely with other area entities to fulfill the community growth portion of its mission statement.

“We partner with the City of Springtown and Springtown ISD -- we work really closely with both those entities, and that’s been very beneficial over the last few years as we’ve worked on some of the projects that are on the Square, and some of the roads that have gone in,” Walker said.

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In their spare time, whenever they can find it, Walker said she and Deweese “enjoy visiting and attending other local Chambers.

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“Last year we attended Parker County Day at the Capital with a group from East Parker County Chamber of Commerce,” said Walker.

“We had a great day visiting with Senator Craig Estes and having a nice, informative lunch with State Representative Phil King, and we look forward to representing Springtown at future Parker County Days at the Capital.”

There are a number of benefits to being a Chamber member, and the staff works hard to make sure of that.

“I think that we try really hard with the resources we have to promote the businesses that are here in town and to help them be successful,” said Walker.

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ber because we are that connection, and we can get the word out, even if it’s just by talking about it. We do so many things to help promote our members at a minimal cost to them.”

Deweese said the Chamber’s online resources can be a major asset to members.

“Members are listed in our online directory which is where most people find what they’re looking for,” she said. “That’s one of our biggest things, the online directory.”

In addition to helping its members, the Chamber also works hard to benefi t local residents by raising money for student scholarships and programs for senior citizens, Deweese said.

“We do our Senior Angel Tree, which is for senior citizens during Christmas,” she said, “and we also raise money for the SEF [Springtown Educational Foundation] through sponsorships for an annual senior citizens Christmas luncheon.

The Chamber also hosts the Vocational Student of the Month and provides lunch for the student and their teacher.

“Once a month, we honor a Springtown High School student who is enrolled in a trade class and chosen by their teacher” for the honor, Walker said.

In addition to the Chamber banquet held every year in March, there’s a busy schedule of upcoming community events the chamber hosts annually.

“This will be our 5th annual Sporting Clay Shoot (in April) and the 7th annual All American Bicycle Rally (in June).”

There’s also the New Teachers Luncheon in August, the 32nd annual Wild West Festival & 17th annual BBQ Cook-Off in September, and several holiday events in December.

Community outreach, support for local businesses, and assistance for residents in need – it’s all in a day’s work for the Springtown Area Chamber staff and members.

“We’re all here to really make Springtown a better place to live, to make it a place where people want to come and raise their families, and have a busi-

ness, and spend the rest of their lives,” Walker said.

“Michelle and I consider ourselves blessed to be a part of this community and working with the wonderful, caring and supportive people in our Chamber

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The Chamber is located at 112 South Main Street in Springtown.

For more info, visit www. springtownchamber.org or call 817-220-7828.

Chamber benefits • Opportunities for growth (professionally and individually) • Access to resources (call on other members/experts for advice) • Community involvement (helps them give back to their area) • Camaraderie (a place to troubleshoot and cheer each other on) Only when you actively participate, volunteer, and join committees do you truly get the opportunities to form valuable business relationships.

Some reasons why volunteering in your local Chamber pays off: • A high level of participation pays off in valuable partnership opportunities • The community benefits from volunteerism efforts • Face-to-face interaction leads to stronger relationships • The Chamber does the leg work in bringing people together What your Chamber can help with: • It’s a powerful referral generator • Having a link from the Chamber’s .org website is an authoritative reference point for search engine relevancy • Chamber websites are often very powerful and robust, so a direct linkage tells Google your site is also important by association • Creating relationships with other Chamber members generates word-of-mouth referrals, which in turn generates internet visibility

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Azle Independent School District

The Board of Trustees for the Azle Independent School District is comprised of (l-r) Jeff Edwards, Timothy Brown, Clay Doyle, Superintendent Dr. Ray Lea, President Bill Lane, Sam Merck, Secretary Shannon Hart, and Vice President Erik Loeffelholz.

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Several local food pantries available in the area to help anyone in need When families are in need, local food banks and pantries are a great place to go for free food and other forms of support.

Millions of individuals across the country, including hundreds in the Azle/Springtown area, struggle with feeding their families on a consistent basis.

While some months most people are fine, there can be other periods of time due to an unexpected bill or reduction in income that can make meeting ends more challenging.

Not only are these organizations a wonderful place to find help when it is needed, but they are also worthy charities for local philanthropists.

Community Caring Center The Community Caring Center (CCC) in Azle is a non-profit organization intent on helping those in need who live within the Azle Independent School District.

Located at 317 Commerce Street in Azle, the CCC provides

food, clothing, small household goods, assistance with utilities and prescriptions, emergency dental care, and Christmas dinner boxes to people in need.

They also coordinate the Backpacks for Kids food program to provide weekend meals to school-age children in need.

Call 817-270-2962 for more information or assistance, or visit www.azlecares.org.

First United Methodist Church Snack Packs The First United Methodist Church of Springtown began a Snack Pack Ministry to help provide snacks and food items to needy children in the Springtown Independent School District over the weekend.

The program started during the 2012-2013 school year and served approximately 30 students; today, it has grown to help over 90 students.

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Reno Food Pantry The City of Reno stocks a small food pantry in City Hall at 195 W. Reno Road.

Bread is picked up twice a week and is offered to anyone in the area.

Produce is also available during the growing season.

Donations of food and hygiene products are always accepted.

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pantry has been providing food to the needy every first and third Tuesday of the month for the past two years.

The food pantry is funded by the Life and Liberty Church in Meadowbrook in conjunction with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and serves more than 200 families each month.

For more information contact the Life and Liberty Church at 817-535-6443.

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The food pantry is located in Eagle Mountain United Methodist Church at 7955 Reed Road in Azle.

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Azle Area Chamber of Commerce provides resources, encouragement for businesses Stay “mission driven and member focused.”

Work as a team.

Value and build relationships and respect diversity.

These are just a few of the standards the Azle Area Cham ber of Commerce and its members live by.

Those new to the area will want to stop by the chamber office at 404 West Main Street to pick up a “welcome package” containing a directory, area map and information about our member businesses.

Chamber Executive Director Beth Crowe says her focus is to provide the resources for the community to become even greater community leaders while demonstrating to them the lasting impact their daily commitments make on the future of this community.

“They are creating environments and cultures around them as they dedicate themselves to the roles in which they serve,” Crowe said. “Now, more than ever, the time is ripe to get involved and generate a role model for business, policy, government, the list goes on.”

The voice of the Azle business community, the Chamber strives to make Azle a better place to live, work and do business.

Membership provides individu-

als and business leaders a forum for building relationships, improving bottom line results and receiving recognition for their leadership and contribution to the community.

“It’s our community and we help to shape it in every way,” Crowe continued. ”The Chamber is excited to be among those in our community leading the way hand-in-hand with our city, school district, hospital, and businesses.”

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce was first organized in February 1959 when a group of businessmen saw a need and acted upon it. Since that time it’s grown while helping Azle grow.

Many chamber leaders work hand-in-hand with city government, schools, and local churches to make Azle the best place it can be. That kind of effort makes many chamber members – and visitors – lifelong friends.

Doing business is all about making connections – connections to current and potential customers, ideas and funding.

From Parker and Tarrant Counties and into the Metroplex, the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce is the connector for businesses throughout the Azle and surrounding areas.

The Chamber is driven to provide tailored growth strategies

and solutions that help businesses expand regionally and succeed in today’s global economy.

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce offers clients an entire toolbox of connection devices including a multitude of business networking events, cost-effective seminars and workshops, opportunities to engage with government policy makers, advertising and sponsorship offerings, and economic development assistance in the retention and expansion of existing employers and in attracting new jobs and investments to our region.

The chamber fills out a busy calendar every year.

Monthly luncheons feature not only networking opportunities but also speakers who spread their sometimes hard-earned knowledge to diners.

Golf tournaments raise funds, as does the popular annual clay shoot event.

The largest chamber function in town is the annual Sting Fling each September.

Several blocks in town are filled with hundreds of visitors stopping by booths, enjoying old friends, letting children tackle the slew of activities aimed at them, and making sure they don't miss the thrilling Wiener Dog Derby.

Other Sting Fling activities include a 5K run, a parade, a horseshoe tournament, a car show, and the popular Azle's Got Talent showcase.

Money raised by the Chamber goes to fund scholarships and the annual Christmas parade as well as help pay for recurring chamber community expenses.

Through government and

workforce advocacy to quality connections and business training, the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce is taking care of business – yours.

Crowe says the staff at the Chamber office proudly “bleeds green” – showing Hornet Pride – because Azle is a beautiful place to live and grow a family and a business.

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The professionals at Marsha Hardin Real Estate – all ex perienced Realtors – get fast results. The veteran group can help you with any real estate need you might have, right out of their convenient office at 112-A East Main Street in Azle. Call them at 817-444-5330.

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Park options many

tall trees at Shady Grove Park.

Springtown Splashpad Located at 703 Walnut Creek Dr. in Springtown, the Splashpad is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Admission to the park is $2 for city residents and $4 for non-residents if purchased at City Hall, 220 Hilltop Drive, and $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents if purchased at the gate. Individual season passes are $15 for residents and $30 for non-residents. In addition, family passes are $60 for residents and $95 for non-residents. Replacement bands for lost season passes are $10 each.

Featuring a big “bucket o’water,” water cannons, and other splash and spray elements, the Splashpad is the perfect way to beat the heat during the scorching Texas summer.

The “bucket o’ water” at the Springtown Park Splashpad is popular in summer.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell Springtown City Park The Springtown Park is actually a series of parks connected by a walking path that follows Walnut Creek. There are two ADA-approved play areas on FULL SERVICE SALON Walnut Creek Drive and Martin Avenue, a sprawling 18-hole For the Whole Family disc golf course that spans the space between the playgrounds, and a small skate park on Martin Avenue. The walking path ends on Avenue A behind Wells Fargo Bank near a large pavilion perfect for family picnics.

park of the same name in natural beauty and amenities, making it Central Park – Azle the perfect place to walk the dog Located at 263 West Main and enjoy the scenery, right in Street in Azle, the park is open the middle of town. every day for residents to enjoy at their leisure.

Ash Creek Park – Azle This sprawling, 28-acre park Located at 605 Southeast features an amphitheater, a clas- Parkway in Azle, the park is sic white gazebo, and covered open for daily use. pavilions–all available for rent – There’s something for everyas well as shaded picnic areas, a one at Ash Creek Park, includpaved walking trail, a horseshoe ing an 18-hole disc golf course, pit, basketball and volleyball two volleyball courts as well courts, a skate park, and play- as basketball courts, ball fields grounds for the little ones. and soccer facilities, playground With so much to offer, Azle’s equipment, picnic areas and reCentral Park rivals that other strooms, and a central pavilion.

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City of Springtown City of Springtown 102 East 2nd St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-4834 cityofspringtown.com Mayor: Tom Clayton

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Mayor Pro Tem: Robert E. Wilson City Administrator: Doug Hughes Council Members: City Secretary: Jhanna Bogan Annette Burk Denise Taylor Police Chief: E.E. Crowdis Tony D. Smith Greg Hood Fire Chief: Stephen Watson

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The Springtown city council oversees the business of the vibrant town. Here getting sworn in are Mayor Pro Tem Robert E. Wilson, Mayor Tom Clayton, and member Denise Taylor. Other council members include Greg Hood, Tony D. Smith and Annette Burk.

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The Springtown Independent School District is overseen by a professional group with decades of serving the best interests of students; they are: (front, l-r) Vice-President Larry Don Carter, Keith Springfield, and President Amy Walker; (back) Secretary Jody R. Lowery, Jay Grubis, Al Garrett, and Mike Ray

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Any sort of repair you might need is available at one of two Cliff’s Auto Service Centers. There’s one in Springtown at 1008 E. Hwy. 199 and another in Weatherford at 302 Palo Pinto. Pros like Eric Bragg (left) and Chris Bragg will see that you are 100 percent satisfied.

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Promoting Business and Community!

Calendar of Events Monthly Luncheons 1st Tuesday of Each Month Location: 404 Main St. Ambassadors Meet 1st Thursday of Each Month May 13, 2016 Golf Tournament September 10, 2016 Sting Fling Festival December 4, 2016 Christmas Parade January 27, 2017 Annual Awards Banquet March 24, 2017 Clay Shoot

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

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Member Investment Benefits:

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City of Sanctuary City of Sanctuary 1920 Berkeley Dr. P.O. Box 125 Azle, TX 76098 817-221-6016 cityofsanctuary.net

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County Judge B. Glen Whitley 817-884-1441 gwhitley@tarrantcounty.com Pct. 1 Commissioner Roy C. Brooks 817-370-4500 Pct. 2 Commissioner Andy Nguyen 817-458-3900 Pct. 3 Commissioner Gary Fickes 817-581-3600 Pct. 4 Commissioner J. D. Johnson 817-238-4400 Sharen Wilson, District Attorney 817-884-1400

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City of Lakeside

9830 Confederate Park Road Lakeside, Texas 76108 817-237-1234, ext. 301 lakesidetexas.us Mayor: Pat Jacob Mayor Pro Tem: Kim Ware Council Members: Don Pitts Katherine Livingston Amy Robinson Bill Mohr Town Administrator: Norman Craven Police Chief: Lee Pitts Serving and addressing the concerns of Lakeside citizens is a city council comprised of (front, l-r) Don Pitts, Mayor Pat Jacob, Bill Mohr; (back) Amy Robinson, Kathy Livingston, and Mayor Pro Tem Kim Ware.

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Anniversary • Birthday Parties Weddings • Graduation Parties Office/Retail Space for Lease Booking/Leasing: Contact Gary Trojacek 817-448-8459

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City of Pelican Bay

Parker County

1300 Pelican Circle Azle, Texas 76020 817-444-1234 cityofpelicanbay.com

John Shumate Ken Wrinkle Sabra Swaim Ruth Burch

One Courthouse Square Weatherford, TX 76086 817-599-6135 parkercountytx.com

Mayor: Bill Morley

City Secretary: Teri Anthony

Mayor Pro Tem: Glen Oberg

Police Chief: Jason Farris

Aldermen:

Fire Chief: Mike Mitchell

County Judge Mark Riley 817-598-6148 judge.riley@parkercountytx. com Pct. 3 Commissioner Steve Dugan Pct. 1 Commissioner George 1320 Airport Road Conley Aledo, Texas 76008 3000 Veal Station Road Phone: 817-596-0004 P. O. Box 681 steve.dugan@parkercounSpringtown, Texas 76082 tytx.com Phone: 817-220-7218 george.conley@parkercoun- John Forrest, County Attorney tytx.com 817-594-8409 Don Schnebly, District AttorPct. 1 Commissioner Craig ney Peacock 817-598-6124 3033 FM 1885 Larry Fowler, Sheriff Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-594-8845 Phone: 817-594-4022 Jeane Brunson, County Clerk craig.peacock@parkercoun- 817-594-7461 tytx.com Marjorie King, Tax Assessor/

City of Reno City Secretary: Ramah Burns

195 W. Reno Road, Azle, Texas 76020 817-221-2500 cityofrenotx.com

Police Chief: Hank Pope Fire Chief (Briar-Reno VFD): Shannon Smithers

Mayor: Lynda Stokes

Pct. 3 Commissioner Larry Walden 1111 FM 1189 Brock, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-594-0371 larry.walden@parkercountytx.com

Mayor Pro Tem: Bonnie Black Council Members: Ken Parnell John Basham Eric Hunter Billie Steele City Administrator: Joe Polino

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Collector 817-598-6139 Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Wayne Hayes 1020 E. Highway 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-220-5857 Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Judge Kelly Green 207 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 682-229-2171 Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Judge Dusty Vinson 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6192 Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Judge Kirk D. Martin Willow Park Place 5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109 Willow Park, Texas 76087 Phone: 682-229-2224

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Members of the Azle city council include: (front, l-r) Rouel Rothenberger, Jr., Mayor Allen Brundrett, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones; (back) Lee Barrett, David McClure, Dr. William Chambers, and Paul Crabtree.

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Azle’s popular Music in the Park series brings tribute bands and genre groups. Hundreds fi ll Central Park on Friday nights throughout the summer.

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Pinnacle Bank

Paul Crabtree Rouel Rothenberger Lee Barrett City Manager: Tom Muir

Mayor: Alan Brundrett

Asst. City Manager: Lawrence Bryant

Mayor Pro Tem: Bill Jones

City Secretary: Norma Zenk

Council Members: Dr. William Chambers David McClure

Police Chief: Rick Pippins Fire Chief: Will Scott Serving the Springtown area with years of experience are the professionals at Pinnacle Bank, including: (l-r) Branch Manager/Lender Paige Pearson; Vice-President Janelle Summers; and Lending Officer Cobin Shaw.

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

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WRMC is the local leader in heart health

by Misty shaw If you’re having a heart attack and seeking medical attention, it goes without saying that every second counts.

Fortunately, locals in need can benefit from the Heart and Vascular Center which opened in 2012 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center.

When it comes to taking care of patients experiencing a heart attack, the goal is to treat them quickly to restore blood flow to the heart, ultimately saving heart muscle.

Weatherford Regional Medical Center is the only emergent cardiac care for the residents of Parker and surrounding counties.

In the past, residents of Parker County and surrounding areas suffering from a heart attack were transferred to Fort Worth for emergent cardiac catheterization, since the service was not available in the County. Due to the 45-60 minute drive to Fort Worth treatment was prolonged.

Now, there is no need to transfer – patients can be treated in Weatherford.

WRMC recently celebrated the opening of a second cath lab to meet the community’s cardiology needs with the additional service of Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Since 2014, a team of nurses and physicians have been on-call 24/7 to provide the highest quality of care to cardiology patients.

The team includes five interventional cardiologists: G.R. Reddy, M.D. George Khammar, M.D., Amir Malik, M.D., Farhan Ali, M.D., Dennis Doan, M.D., and Syed Agha, M.D. All are standing by to meet the needs of the community.

Current partnerships with LifeCare and EMS entities across the surrounding areas enable the WRMC Emergency Department and the Heart and Vascular Center team to identify patients and diagnose acute cardiac needs prior to arrival to medical center.

Dr. Doan, Medical Director of The WRMC Heart and Vascular Center, said the first patient was treated in Nov. 2014.

“It was unfortunate that Mrs. Cummings suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, she sought immediate medical attention as soon as she experienced chest discomfort,” said Dr. Doan. “We

performed an emergent cardiac catheterization. Her ‘widowmaker’ artery was 100 percent blocked and was successfully treated with a stent.

“This outstanding outcome was a strong team effort of our local EMS, emergency room, and the Cath Lab Team. If she were to be transferred to Fort Worth as in the past, her procedure would have been delayed another 45-60 minutes, if not longer. She would have sustained more heart muscle damage. I am extremely proud to be a part of this milestone in cardiac care in the Parker County.”

In 2015, WRMC has performed 1,050 procedures in the Heart and Vascular Center, with

47 emergent STEMI patients – including local heart attack survivor Kathy Baker.

Baker, an Azle resident who suffered a heart attack on Aug. 10, 2015, was rushed by her husband to the emergency room at WRMC where she received expert care that saved her life.

“I was the first one at the Weatherford hospital to get that new heart pump – they had just gotten the machine, and I was the first patient to use that,” Baker said.

“The heart doctor was on call, and they put me into surgery,” which took about five hours.

“After that,” Baker continued, “I was sent to ICU – I had to lay flat on my back until 7 o’clock

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“They really got it together until the doctor got there, and the nurse who checked me in at the ER came up to see me in ICU – I just thank God for all their help and that I’m still alive.”

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that evening so I wouldn’t bleed, because they had taken the pump out and the temporary pacemaker.”

Baker praised the WRMC nurses and ER staff for taking such good care of her during the week she spent there recovering.

“The staff was just awesome, I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” said Baker. “The staff was wonderful, from the emergency room on upstairs, it was just great. I don’t remember

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tional not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction.

Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack.

To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Weatherford Regional engaged in rigorous evaluation by SCPC for its ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be This cath table is just one of the high-tech apparatus that makes the Weatherford Regional Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center cutting edge. experiencing a heart attack.

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by Weatherford Regional, this Local Delivery • Metro Delivery • UPS means that processes are in place that meet strict criteria aimed at: • Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment • Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity “Serving the Azle area for over 60 years” of the heart muscle can be preserved • Monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure Full Color Digital & Gloss that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted Banners Full Color to the hospital Business Yard Weatherford Regional MediCards cal Center is an award-winning Signs 103-all private-bed hospital Gloss Full and network of medical clinics Copy serving Parker County with an $ 00 Color Post Paper experienced medical staff ofCards fering over 30 medical specialties and services ranging from 1/4 mile west 340-A West Main St • Azle comprehensive imaging, interof Lake Worth ventional cardiology, a 24-hour emergency department, labor Bridge and delivery suites, and much 418 E Hwy 199 • Springtown more.

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Our cardiac care can save more than just your heart.

With every heart we save, we help the hearts who love them keep smiling. So when you need cardiac care fast, you don’t have to make a 45-minute drive to Fort Worth. Choose the nationally accredited Chest Pain Center right here at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Our average time for getting someone with heart attack symptoms from the ER door to the cath lab – where we can restore blood flow to the heart – consistently beats the national goal of 90 minutes. In addition, our experienced, board-certified heart specialists provide comprehensive heart care, from diagnosis and treatment through cardiac rehab.

For more information on our cardiac care, visit WeatherfordRegional.com.

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