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In�� A��i��r� 404-Main Place ........................................................... 9 Above All Things Antiques & Home Decor ............. 30 A/C Heat by Russell ................................................. 36 Ace Hardware ............................................................. 7 Advanced Automotive Performance ......................... 18 Alex Trash Serice ..................................................... 36 Allstate Insurance- Jeremy Gregory ......................... 27 At Home Roofing & Metal Buildings ....................... 38 Azle Chamber of Commerce .................................... 14 Azle Dental Care ......................................................... 2 Azle Manor Health Care & Rehab ............................ 27 Azle Paint & Body ...................................................... 5 Azle Therapy Massage & Reflexology ..................... 31 Azle Vision Source ................................................... 33 Azle Western Wear...................................................... 6 Bank of Azle, Herring Branch .................................. 38 Brace Chiropratic & Wellness Center, L.L.C............ 13 Bybee Embroidery & Graphics................................. 30 Christian Brothers Automotive ................................. 11 Cliff’s Auto Service Center ....................................... 32 Country Cottage ........................................................ 17 Crabtree & Associates, CPA, CFP ............................ 31 Cross Timbers Golf Course....................................... 18 Decatur Women’s Health Center................................. 4 Dot’s Locker Antiques & Resale............................... 26 Eagle Crest Villa ....................................................... 21

Edward Jones-Carolyn M.Rocha, AAMS® .............. 16 E & E Equipment Co. ............................................... 30 E-M Vapor Lounge...................................................... 6 EXXon Tiger Mart 55 .............................................. 33 Farmers Insurance-Rick Phillips ............................... 31 Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc. .......................... 35 First Baptist Church .................................................... 3 Freeman Roofing & Construction, Inc.. .................... 25 Garcia’s Tire & Automotive Shop............................. 20 Garrett’s Springtown Drug........................................ 10 Germania Insurance .................................................. 24 GIEB Veterinary Clinic............................................. 37 HealthMart ................................................................ 12 Highland Furniture ...................................................... 5 Hilltop Family Church .............................................. 21 Howell’s Western Café.............................................. 10 H & S Gas Compressor Specialist ............................ 23 J&E Air Conditioning & Heating ............................. 31 Joe S. McCreary, D.D.S. ........................................... 17 Joe Rider Propane, Inc. ............................................ 35 K-D L Feed & Supply ............................................... 31 Lady Bug Quilt Fabric .............................................. 37 Larry’s Carpet ............................................................. 8 Lynn’s Saloon.............................................................. 6 Mak’s Burgers & BBQ.............................................. 19 Marsha Hardin Real Estate ....................................... 16

Massage@Sassy Salon-Angie Turner, LMT............. 26 Moss Rehabilitation Center....................................... 15 Motley’s Automotive & Motorcycles ....................... 36 Next Step Prosthetics & Orthotics ............................ 19 NorthWest Rentals .................................................... 29 Parker County Flooring............................................. 30 Pizza Pro ................................................................. 38 Rural Gas Supply ...................................................... 25 Shaggy’s Mexican Restaurant ..................................... 5 Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce ................. 28 Springtown Family Health Center ........................... 39 State Farm-Frankie Robbins ....................................... 8 State Farm-Haley Carter ........................................... 13 Still Waters Retreat Center ........................................ 26 Stone Cottage Full Service Salon ............................. 23 Sutton Printing Co..................................................... 29 Texas Health, Harris Methodist Hospital .................. 39 The Karis School....................................................... 26 The Lube Center ....................................................... 33 The National Bank of Texas...................................... 20 Time Rental Equipment Rentals ............................... 37 Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc......................... 15 Weatherford College ................................................. 39 West Side Storage ..................................................... 30 Wise Regional Health System............................. 22, 34 Woody Creek B-B-Q................................................... 3

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High or low, Eagle Mountain Lake beneﬁts the area BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Eagle Mountain Lake is the crown jewel around here, providing recreational opportunities for thousands each year. The man-made reservoir and its sister, Lake Bridgeport, were built in the 1930s to provide municipal a water supply as well as flood control for Fort Worth. Both lakes are owned and operated by Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), along with the Cedar Creek and RichlandChambers Reservoirs. TRWD has also constructed more than 150 miles of water pipelines, 27 miles of fl oodway levees, more than 40 miles of Trinity River Trails, and a 2,200acre wetland water reuse project designed to increase future water supplies for the area. Currently, TRWD and Dallas Water Utilities have partnered to plan, design, construct, fi nance and operate a 150-mile Integrated Pipeline (IPL). The IPL will connect Lake Palestine to Lake Benbrook with connections to Cedar Creek and RichlandChambers Reservoirs to deliver

about 350 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to North Texas when it is fi nished. Substantial completion of the project is anticipated to be accomplished in 2020. The existing pipeline that runs from Richland-Chambers to Benbrook Lake and on to Eagle Mountain Lake has been pumping water continuously into EML since November 2012 with the exception of the month of January 2014 when pipeline maintenance was performed. Twin Points project Phase Two of Twin Points Resort – which TRWD offi cials had hoped to open for the 2014 season – has experienced some design and construction delays that will push that opening into 2015. David Geary, Reservoir Manager for EML, explained that some redesign was necessary to accomplish the goals for the resort. “It’s important that the buildings and infrastructure are built to be extremely durable on the front end in order to keep maintenance costs down over the long

haul,” Geary said. “Historically, that’s what we’ve done and it’s what has worked for us.” The resort is designed to provide parking for 350 cars as well as temporary RV parking. A large swim beach will provide cooling recreation for families and groups. Current plans include an affordable entry fee and the ability to bring food and drinks into the park, making a visit to Twin Points a great option for summertime fun. Plus, food trucks – from one to four of them, depending upon anticipated traffi c – are planned for those who would rather purchase food on site. Work is progressing well on the project, and Geary said a partnership with Tarrant County to pave the parking areas as well as using TRWD personnel to build many of the fi xtures and components are saving on the PLEASE SEE EAGLE, PAGE 26

On the Square in Springtown

817-220-2008 Pastor: Dr.

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Sunday School .................... 9:30 a.m. Morning worship............... 10:50 a.m. evening worship ................. 6:00 p.m. wednesday (Family Meal) ....... 5:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry ............... 5:45 p.m. Youth Ministry...................... 6:30 p.m. adult Bible Study ................. 6:00 p.m.

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T��r�n� C��n�� Tarrant County Administration Building 100 East Weatherford Fort Worth, TX 76196 817-884-1100 www.tarrantcounty.com The Tarrant County commissioners’ court meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. B. Glen Whitley, County Judge 817-884-1441 gwhitley@tarrantcounty.com Roy Brooks, Commissioner, Pct. 1 817-370-4500

Andy Nguyen, Commissioner, Pct. 2 817-458-3900 Gary Fickes, Commissioner, Pct. 3 817-581-3600 J. D. Johnson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 817-238-4400 Joe Shannon, District Attorney 817-884-1400 Dee Anderson, Sheriff 817-884-3098 Mary Louise Garcia, County Clerk 817-884-1550 Ron Wright, Tax Assessor/ Collector 817-884-1100

The Azle News www.AzleNews.net The Springtown Epigraph www.Springtown-Epigraph.net

Cross Timbers serves all levels of golfers’ needs Azle’s Cross Timbers Golf Course offers 18 holes in a scenic setting just at the southwest edge of the city. It also tempts with a quality pro shop, practice facilities, and

the locally famous Grill. The challenging offers a variety of dulating fairways, areas.

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Right off the bat, the 6,734yard course offers spectacular course itself views of Eagle Mountain Lake doglegs, un- as well as the downtown Fort and wooded Worth skyline are evident from PLEASE SEE GOLFER’S, PAGE 16

Decatur Women’s Health Center

Douglas Kyle, M.D.

• Bachelor of Science: University of Texas, Austin, Texas • Medical degree: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas • Residency: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology •

Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Specializes in: Gynecologic evaluation and surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), normal and high risk obstetrics, sonograms, infertility evaluation

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Left to Right: Kim Mote, Brittany Smith, Melissa Bradley and Dr. Douglas Kyle

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Area ﬁre departments vary in structure Brotherhood apparent as all work together TCFAC is an operating 501C- mately 20 square miles in unin- ICU capable ambulances; one BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The district contracts with 10 Whether it’s fi re, illness, water fi re departments for ambulance 3 non-profi t corporation that is corporated Tarrant County in ad- fi re engine; a 77-foot Quint (due rescue, or accident, most people services in the unincorporated governed by a board of directors. dition to a smaller response area to be replaced late 2014 or early 2015); a rescue truck; a utilknow a simple call to 9-1-1 will areas as well as seven additional Current board members each in Parker County. ity truck; and SUVs driven by The department is housed in have extensive backgrounds fi re departments for mutual aid cause a crew of fi refi ghters to in the fi re service and include a brand new, state-of-the-art fi re Fire Marshal Kenny Wilson and to our unincorporated areas. show up quickly to help. Currently the district contracts President Kirt Mays, Vice Presi- station located at 900 Lakeview Chief Scott. But how does it all work? Tarrant County ESD1 owns a Who pays for all those trucks, with the Azle Fire Department, dent Allan Blakeman, Secretary Drive. Under the direction of Chief brush truck and a tanker that are uniforms and tools? Which de- Briar Volunteer Fire Depart- Steve Howery, Treasurer, Doug partment will show up at your ment, Eagle Mountain Fire and Spears and board member Bob T. “Will” Scott, the Azle Fire stationed at the Azle Fire DeDepartment has 16 paid profes- partment for its use in fi re supEMS and the Lake Worth Fire Harvey. house? sionals on staff, three volunteer pression. Daily staffi ng and operation of Department to provide services We’ll try to break it down for Lt. Steve Lemming and Firethe center is performed by per- professionals, 10 part-time prothe departments that serve Azle, in the general Azle area. The district collects a tax from sonnel employed by the TCFAC. fessionals and two volunteer fi ghter/EMT-P Lacy Rexroad Springtown and the surrounding property owners located in un- Approximately 15 to 18 per- support personnel for a total of also serve as offi cers of the Azle areas. One common theme is evident incorporated areas of Tarrant sonnel are normally employed, 31 personnel. Fire crews consist Professional Fire Fighters Assoeither part-time or full-time, by of four personnel per day that ciation. through it all – if the fi re depart- County to operate the district. Tarrant County ESD1 owns the TCFAC and all employees work a 24 hour on/48 hour off ment closest to you is already Lake Worth Fire Department busy on another call, another one nine engine/tankers that are are required to have prior expe- shift. The city of Lake Worth Fire will show up to help in your time placed with contracted depart- rience in fi re or EMS operations Commanding those shifts are ments to provide water for fi re with most being certifi ed as Lieutenants Steve Lemming, Department provides fi re supof need. pression coverage in an area That’s partly because of Mu- suppression in areas where hy- EMTs or Paramedics. TCFAC’s Scott Goodman and Jay Bales. from Lake Worth westward The city of Azle’s 2013-2014 normal staffi ng is two persondrants are not available. tual Aid Agreements that exist TC ESD1 also owns seven nel 24 hours a day, but during fi scal year budget for the Azle along SH 199 and Nine Mile between most departments. But it’s also because of the brother- brush trucks that are placed with times of high call volume or Fire Department is $1,341,939 Bridge Road to the Parker Counfor extraordinarily large scale with an EMS budget of ty line and extending south up contracted departments. hood among firefighters. to the Aledo area. Emergency incidents, extra dispatchers are $981,261. Departments that rely on dobrought in to meet the specifi c The department utilizes eight Medical Services are provided nations to operate will appreci- Tarrant County Fire Alarm vehicles/apparatus, owned by by Eagle Mountain EMS for the The Tarrant County Fire needs of the situation. ate your contribution, no matter TCFAC dispatches for Azle, the city of Azle, including two same area. how small. And most have fund- Alarm Center (TCFAC) was creraising events where you can get ated in 1993 to meet the need for Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Advanced Life Support/Mobile PLEASE SEE BROTHERHOOD, PAGE 13 a great barbecue or fi sh meal for a 9-1-1 dispatch center to serve and Briar Fire Departments, a donation – some include mu- the area fi re departments lo- among others. sic, bounce houses for the kids, cated in unincorporated Tarrant County and several surrounding Azle Fire Department and other fun activities. The Azle Fire Department Even the paid departments cities. Its purpose is to receive Fine Quality Furniture. . . Low Prices will appreciate the occasional and dispatch emergency calls for protects about 30,000 people, fi re, emergency medical service covering 8.2 square miles inside home-baked cookie! Yes. . . • In stock or special orders. (EMS) and rescue emergencies. the Azle city limits and approxiwe have a free • Family owned and operated. Tarrant County ESD laY-a-waY plan! Tarrant County Emergency • No commissioned salesmen. Services District 1 encompasses all of unincorporated Tarrant North Side of Square County and contracts with nuSpringtown • 817-220-5570 merous departments to cover various territories. It is governed by a board of directors made up of volunteer citizens who either live or own property in the unincorporated Proud area. Member The Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court approves and appoints each board member. CurMon - Sat · 11am - 9pm · SUN · 11am - 8pm rent offi cers of the board include President Rick Holman, Vice Buy 1 Dinner President Greg Helfenbein, SecGet 2nd Dinner retary/Treasurer Sarah Hollenstein, and Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer Steve Murrin. Each year the ESD board conEqual or lesser value. tracts with 18 fi re departments Not valid with any exp 4/30/14 for fi re and emergency medical Mon–Thur. 11am–4pm, All Day Wed. other specials. service fi rst responder coverage in the unincorporated areas of 11210 FM 730 South • Azle • Once the site of Red Top Café Tarrant County.

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From birthdays to conferences, 404 Main Place can accommodate up to 350 people. The expansive site is available for banquets, anniversaries, weddings, and graduations. And the facility, owned by (l-r) James Tucker, Darlene Tucker, and Gary Trojacek, also conducts auctions on the second Saturday of every month. For more information on how 404 Main Place can serve you, call 817-448-8459 or visit them on Facebook or at the company’s web site at www.404MainPlace.com

Dr. Douglas Kyle of Decatur Women’s Health Center and his professional staff stand ready to provide quality health care services including gynecologic evaluation and surgery, normal and high-risk obstetrics, sonograms and infertility evaluation. Pictured with Dr. Kyle (right) are (l-r): Kim Mote, Brittany Smith and Melissa Bradley.

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Hilltop Family Church

Darrell Mathis, Deana Baugh, Lisa Martinez, Shawn Swink, Pastor John Conway, Kelvin Miles, and Brad Baltzell stand with the Hilltop Family Church’s trolley, lovingly named the Soul Train. Hilltop, located at 1227 Cottondale Road, not only offers Sunday and Wednesday adult and youth services, but the church has an extensive series of special events coming soon – like Vacation Bible School and home rebuilding in June and July youth camps. Call 817-22-7177 or 817-523-7177 to get involved with a “church with you in mind!” Photo by Natalie Gentry

The Springtown War Memorial at Walnut Creek and Lake Drive stands in silent honor for those who have sacrificed for us. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Monday, April 7

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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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A�� D 300 Roe Street Azle, TX. 76020 PHONE: 817-444-3235 FAX: 817-444-6866 www.azleisd.net Dr. Ray Lea, Superintendent of schools 817-444-3235 Monica Miller, Director of Finance 817-444-0805 Tanya Anderson, Executive Director of Curriculum & Administration 817-444-2016 Gwen Gordon, Director of Special Services 817-444-2851 Rebecca Trotter, Coordinator of Testing and Federal Programs 817-444-1506 Jenny Clevenger, School Social Worker 817-270-1231 Randy Spiker, Director of Transportation 817-444-1322 Dwain Bates, Director of

Human Resources 817-444-2368 Skip McCambridge, Director of District Operations 817-444-3235 Scott Anderson, Athletic Director 817-270-1725 AZLE HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) Phone: 444-5555 Sam Robinson, principal srobinson@azleisd.net AZLE JR. HIGH (7-8) PHONE: 444-2564 Scott McPherson, principal smcpherson@azleisd.net SANTO J. FORTE JR. HIGH (7-8) PHONE: 270-1133 Dianne Boone, principal dboone@azleisd.net AZLE ELEMENTARY (5-6) PHONE: 444-1312 Erin Deel, principal edeel@azleisd.net

Members of the Azle ISD board of trustees are (l-r) board vice president Jeff Edwards, Tim Brown, Clay Doyle, Superintendent Dr. Ray Lea, board president Bill Lane, Sam Merck, board secretary Shannon Hart and Erik Loeffelholz. The school board meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Azle ISD Instructional Support Center, located across from Hoover Elementary at 483 Sandy Beach Road. The meetings are open to the public. HOOVER ELEMENTARY (5-6) PHONE: 444-7766 Dianne Boone, principal dboone@azleisd.net

PHONE: 237-4161 Amy Rollmann, principal arollmann@azleisd.net

CROSS TIMBERS ELEMENTARY (K-4) PHONE: 444-3802 Dee Gilley, principal dgilley@azleisd.net

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY (K-4) PHONE: 444-1317 Kella Rogers, principal krogers@azleisd.net

EAGLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY (K-4)

SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY (K-4) PHONE: 444-0257

Heidi Nelson, principal hnelson@azleisd.net WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY (K-4) PHONE: 444-4045 Todd Smith, principal tsmith@azleisd.net AZLE HORNET ACADEMY PHONE: 270-2170 Pam Pool, registrar ppool@azleisd.net

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Anniversary • Birthday Parties Weddings • School/Business Events AUCTIONS held 2nd Saturday of the month Ofﬁce/Retail Space for Lease Booking/Leasing: Contact Gary Trojacek 817-448-8459

404 West Main St., Azle

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Finding hope

Area Calendar April 2014

Help is available for those struggling with mental health issues BY NATALIE GENTRY People in our community need help with mental health or addiction issues on a regular basis. We aren’t unique that way. Even a casual observer of life knows that the need for mental health and addiction services is very real, sometimes shockingly so. Unfortunately, many community members with mental health needs don’t realize the scope of help that is available to them and many go untreated. Of those people who go untreated, a tragically large number fi nd their way to the emergency room, jail, or cemetery. But there is help available.

diagnostic assessments, counseling, symptom management, medication management, vocational training and job placement, and family support services for individuals with mental illness, including depression. As part of Pecan Valleys’ continuum of crisis care, the organization has equipped three Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) to provide expert mental health services for children, adolescents, or adults who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. To contact crisis services call 800-772-5987 For more details, call the 24hour information and intake lines at 800-772-5987 or 817559-7634.

Parker County Pecan Valley Centers supplies a variety of Behavioral Healthcare Services to persons with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as alcohol and chemical dependency. The organization provides

Tarrant County Mental Health, Mental Retardation (MHMR) of Tarrant County provides help to children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances.

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MHMR Tarrant assists those in need throughout treatment, from developing a service plan, coordinating services, advocating on their behalf, and supporting them in a crisis. The organization also provides comprehensive treatment for recovery through Addiction Services, one of the oldest and largest providers of trauma-sensitive substance use treatment in Tarrant County and the surrounding area. MHMR offers both adults and adolescents, including those with limited resources, help. To access services as well as for emergency mental health support, information and referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anyone can call the ICARE Call Center 817-335-3022 or 1-800-866-2465. Services from both organizations are provided according to the Texas Recovery and Resiliency model of the Department of State Health Services.

noon) 2 Golf Tournament – Azle Chamber: call 817-444-1143. 3 Garage Sale – Azle Lions Club: call 817-444-4407 10 Mayfest – Springtown Lions Club: contact slcmayfest@ gmail.com 16 Relay for Life – Azle: call 817-785-3540 17 Eagle Mountain Lake Cleanup – Tarrant Regional Water District: call 817-3352491. 22 Azle High School Showcase May 2014 1 National Day of Prayer – – Azle ISD: call 817-444-5555 Azle High School (Springtown: 7 a.m., Azle: 30 5 Parker County Cleanup Day: call 817-220-7218 12 Annual spring plant sale – Parker County Master Gardeners: call 817-598-6168 19 Reno Easter Party and Egg Hunt – City of Reno: call 817221-2500 26 Parker County FFA/ 4-H Beneﬁt Gala – Parker County FFA/4-H: call 817-300-2258

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Good NEWS Living-At-Home Block Azle Youth Association Nurse Program Youth football, cheerleading and drill Meets fi rst Monday of each month team programs. Mailing address: P.O. at 6 p.m. 328 W. Main St., Azle. For Box 500, Azle, Texas 76098. Physical information call 817-444-2300. Azle Animal Shelter Humane location: 9980 Ten Mile Bridge Road, Association (AASHA) Azle Lions Club Fort Worth, Texas 76135. For more Legends Museum P. O. Box 2091, Azle, TX 76098. For Meets at 6 p.m. the second and information call 817-366-5955 or go 839 North Main St., Springtown. For information call 817-845-3829. fourth Tuesdays of each month at 412 to www.leaguelineup.com/welcome. information call 817-523-5939 or Commerce Street, across from the asp?url=azlefootball. email moseley@airmail.net. Azle Area Ministerial Alliance Azle Post Offi ce. For more information P.O. Box 275, Azle, TX 76098. For call 817-689-7232 or visit www. Boy Scouts of America – Troop/ Neighbor to Neighbors of information email jackwwatson@ azlelionsclub.org. Pack 303 Springtown, Inc. gmail.com. 106 Brook Ct., Springtown. For 413 South Main St., Springtown. Azle Little League information about meetings call 817For information call 817-523-6095 Azle Arts Association Youth baseball and softball 565-7815. or email n2ntx@ verizon.net. You P.O. Box 1223, Azle, TX 76098 – live programs in the spring and fall. can also visit the web site at www. theatre presented at 1012 Southeast P.O. Box 700, Azle, TX 76098. For Eagle Mountain Memorial VFW n2nfoodpantry.com. Parkway. For information call 817information call 817-237-7680, email Post #2137 944-3537. Tickets call 817-238-7529 azlelittleleague@ yahoo.com or visit Meets the second Thursday of each Optimist Club of Azle (PLAY) or visit www.azlearts.org. www.azlelittleleague.com. month at 8 p.m. at the Post, located Meets every Friday at 6:30 a.m. at the on FM 730 North in Azle. 404 West Main St. in Azle. For more Azle Community Caring Center Azle Masonic Lodge #601 information call 817-444-2277. 317 Commerce Street, Azle. For Floor school or work every Thursday Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help information call 817-270-2962, email at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge, 257 West Promise Keepers of Azle azle.ccc@verizon.net or visit www. Main. For more information call 817- Center 10328 Jacksboro Highway, between Meets every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at azlecares.org. 444-4134. Azle and Lake Worth, phone 817-237- 404 West Main St. in Azle. 1819. Azle Historical Museum Azle Women’s Business Rotary Club of Azle 124 W. Main Street, Azle. For Association Friends Of the Azle Memorial Meets every Thursday at noon at 412 information call 817-270-3037. The Meets the fourth Thursday of Library Commerce Street, across from the museum is open Saturdays from 10 each month at 12 noon at Cafe Meet the third Thursday of each Azle Post Offi ce. Mailing address: P. a.m. to 2 p.m. March through the fi rst Conversations at 404 W. Main St. month at 1:30 p.m. at the Library, 333 O. Box 93, Azle, Texas 76098. For week in December. Mailing address: P. O. Box 613, Azle, West Main St. For more information more information call 817-444-4235.

Save Eagle Mountain Lake, Inc. 7105 Golf Club Drive, Suite 1102 #115, Fort Worth, TX 76179. For information call 817-236-1466, email txfi shro@ msn.com or visit the web site www.seml.org. Sertoma Club of Azle Meets every Wednesday at noon at 412 Commerce Street, across from the Azle Post Offi ce. For more information call 817-444-2500. Springtown Area Senior Citizens 1070 North Main St., Springtown. For information call 817-523-6133. Springtown Cares & Shares Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 1592, Springtown, Texas 76082. For information call 817-2202921. Springtown Extension Education Club Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 500 North Main. Springtown Independent Order of Odd Fellows Meets the fi rst and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Springtown Senior Center on North Main (Highway 51 North). For more information visit http:// iooftxspringtown.weebly.com.

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The Azle City Council: (front, l-r) Rouel Rothenberger, Mayor Alan Brundrett, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones; (back) Lee Barrett, David McClure, Dr. William Chambers, Paul Crabtree.

Ci�� A�� 613 Southeast Parkway Azle, Texas, 76020 817-444-2541 Mayor: Alan Brundrett Mayor Pro Tem: Bill Jones Council members: Dr. William Chambers David McClure Paul Crabtree

Rouel Rothenberger Lee Barrett City Manager: Craig Lemin Assistant City Manager: Lawrence Bryant City Secretary: Norma Zenk Police Chief: Randy Reed Fire Chief: Will Scott

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Brotherhood apparent as all work together ■ BROTHERHOOD, FROM PAGE 5 Voorhies and Emergency Medi- has a medical crew and ambu- almost all transfers of patients city of Pelican Bay.

Lake Worth Fire Department is located at 3801 Firehall Drive in Lake Worth. The department is led by Fire Chief Mike Christenson. Its Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator is Mike

cal Coordinator is James LeB- lance stationed in Azle. The non-profi t organization is lanc. comprised of volunteers on the Eagle Mountain Fire and EMS fi re side of its operation, while its Eagle Mountain Fire and EMS ambulance staff is paid. Funds to is located at 9500 Live Oak Lane pay EMTs and paramedics are on the east side of Eagle Moun- derived from billing ambulance tain Lake. The department also patients and through donations. TC ESD1 also contracts with the department for fi re suppression coverage in the unincorporated areas around Eagle Mountain Lake. Eagle Mountain Fire and EMS ambulance crews also perform

The PBVFD serves the city of Pelican Bay, although it has a formal automatic aid agreement with the Reno VFD and responds to all calls in the Reno area, as well. Chief Mitchell said his department also responds with other departments in the area whenever requested to do so. The department currently Pelican Bay VFD The Pelican Bay Volunteer boasts 24 volunteer fi refi ghters, Fire Department, led by Chief four of whom are EMTs and one Michael Mitchell, is located at 1529 Pelican Drive North in the PLEASE SEE STRUCTURE, PAGE 36 from Texas Health Azle to Fort Worth area hospitals, something that makes it possible for the department to keep an ambulance stationed in the Azle area, where it assists the Azle Fire Department with medical calls. Chief Mike Barton provides leadership for the department.

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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 March 20, 2014 Clay Shoot May 2, 2014 Golf Tournament September 13, 2014 Sting Fling Festival December 6, 2014 Christmas Parade January 30, 2015 Annual Awards Banquet

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Larry Walden, Commissioner, Precinct 3 1111 FM 1189 Brock, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-594-0371 Fax: 817-594-4496 larry.walden@parkercountytx.com Dusty Renfro, Commissioner, Precinct 4 1320 Airport Road Aledo, Texas 76008 Phone: 817-596-0004 Fax: 817-596-5016 dusty.renfro@parkercountytx.com www.parker4.net John Forrest, County Attorney 817-594-8409 Don Schnebly, District Attorney 817-598-6124 Larry Fowler, Sheriff 817-594-8845 Jeanne Brunson, County Clerk 817-594-7461

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practice range greets visitors approaching the clubhouse. With target greens well-placed throughout the range, the practice area will let you tune up your full swing. Practice putting and chipping greens complete with a bunker will help you prepare for your round or fix a troublesome hiccup. Whether it’s time for breakfast, snacks or lunch, the Roadrunner Grill at Cross Timbers can take care of you. The RoadRunner Burrito is a local favorite. If you come in hungry at the turn or after your round, one of the lunch specials is sure to hit the spot. The grill also offers frosty beverages. Many local businesses, clubs and private groups choose Cross

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The Springtown Independent School District Board of Trustees (front l-r): Jay Grubis, Keith Springfi eld, Vice President Larry Don Carter, President Amy Walker, Mike Ray (back): Secretary Jody Lowery, Al Garrett, Superintendent Mike Kelley. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

dent School District Board of Trustees normally meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Meeting agendas are posted at the Administration Building, 301 East 5th Street, and on the school website. The public is encouraged to attend. The Board of Trustees welcomes the advice and counsel of citizens in planning and operating the schools, although ﬁ nal responsibility and decisions remain with the elected School Board members.

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A warm welcome The Springtown Chamber of Commerce works to better the community BY NATALIE GENTRY Director of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce, Amy Walker and Administrative Assistant Michelle Deweese strive to make sure anyone who walks into the Chamber Offi ce at 112 S. Main Street immediately feels welcome. They open the doors every day at 8:30 a.m., ready to assist businesses, the community, and anyone else looking for help or information. “Michelle and I feel very fortunate to live and work in Springtown,” Walker said. “We are proud of every business, every board member, and every person that makes this community so great.” Membership investments in the Chamber of Commerce support a stronger local economy. The Chamber gives members a place to belong where they can collaborate with other business owners. Always mindful of the past, grounded in the present, and focused on the future the chamber,

as a whole, aims to make Springtown a better place to do business, work and live. All about Springtown The Springtown Chamber of Commerce was permanently established in 1979 and has been growing steadily ever since. The offi ce is housed in one of the oldest buildings in town, having been erected in 1901 by Sam Roberson who is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having been in business for 63 years, “never owing a nickel nor having a nickel owed him.” In 2013 the Chamber of Commerce grew between 8-12 percent in its three largest events, and 13 percent in chamber membership. Throughout 2014 the Chamber aims to build on the accomplishment of 2013 by providing more advantages for members. One way to do this is by providing local, continuing education that benefi ts business owners.

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Chamber of Commerce Director Amy Walker (right) and Administrative Assistant Michelle Deweese are available at the Chamber of Commerce offi ce daily to assist businesses and the community. The Chamber offi ce is located at 112 South Main Street, across from the Tabernacle. Photo by Kim Ware Walker and Deweese are continuously working to fi nd workshops, either on-site or webinars, to help enhance and support local businesses. Every day the chamber offers opportunities for local busi-

nesses to sponsor events, giving them exposure in the community Annual events while becoming involved perOne of the largest examples of sonally. this effort in action is the partici“We are always willing to pro- pation in the chamber’s annual mote local businesses any way we can,” said Walker. PLEASE SEE WORKING, PAGE 20

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Whatever your vehicular needs, either one of the Cliff’s Auto Service Centers can take care of you. Whether you visit the Springtown shop at 1088 East Highway 199 or the Weatherford store at 302 Palo Pinto, Cliff’s automotive experts are ready to get you in and out, often with same-day service. In Springtown ready to assist customers are (lr) Clint, Glen, Cliff, and Eric. At both Cliff’s, you’ll not only find they perform a slew of vehicle repairs but the shops are also U-Haul rental outlets as well as WiFi hotspots. Cliff’s is open six days a week and takes all major credit cards. Call them today at 817-220-5959 in Springtown or 817-596-0708 in Weatherford and see how a family owned and oriented business can take care of a variety of your needs.

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Area Calendar Graduation – Azle ISD: call Association: call 817-594817-444-5555 6163 31 Springtown High School Graduation – Springtown ISD: July 2014 call 817-220-3888 4 Follow the Flag – Azle Area Ministerial Alliance: call 817June 2014 691-7329 All-American Bicycle Rally – Springtown Chamber: call August 2014 817-220-7872. 9-14 Parker County Livestock New Teacher Luncheon – Show – Parker County Springtown Chamber: call Livestock Improvement 817-220-7872.

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Working to better the community ■ WORKING, FROM PAGE 18

events. “Our events continue to grow every year.” Walker said. “For example, at the Wild West Festival we have over 200 arts/crafts and concession vendors, great local entertainment and an incredible children’s area. “Last year we added the carnival, which we hope to have again this year.” Walker continued. “And our All- American Bicycle Rally grows every year and soon we will have over 200 riders.” The Sporting Clay Shoot is also gaining popularity each year with more interest and more teams. “We are excited to start planning the 30th Annual Wild West Festival and 15th Annual Wild West Festival BBQ Cook-Off,” Walker said. “We start getting calls from [vendors and community members] as early as January for each of these events so,

to us, that indicates they know where we are and what we are doing.” Each of these big events brings visitors to Springtown every year. These visitors stop and shop, eat at the many great restaurants, and patronize the local stores. Busy in town The chamber also hosts monthly luncheons and meetings that showcase local restaurants and caterers. But promoting business isn’t the only activity the chamber is involved in. They are responsible for the Senior Angel Tree and Springtown Bonus Bucks, both of which go on at Christmas time. Along with the Springtown Beautifi cation Committee, the chamber helps put on the Miss Springtown Pageant in February, which awards a $750 scholarship in honor of a past winner. Then there is the new teacher

luncheon in August which is put on by the chamber to initiate and acclimate new school employees. All in all, the chamber works in conjunction with citizens, businesses, educational and governmental partners to provide a

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“We appreciate our members more than they know,” Walker said. “We work to promote a healthy and vibrant economy while promoting the interest of our members and the community as a whole.”

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Hospital launches early heart attack care campaign Wise Regional Health System now accredited Wise Regional Health System has been working in conjunction with the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) to promote Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC). SCPC Founder Dr. Raymond Bahr developed the national Early Heart Attack Care campaign, which focuses on educating community members about the early symptoms of a heart attack, so they can seek medical intervention sooner. The hospital’s efforts to promote EHAC were front and center on March 7 when a surveyor from SCPC visited Wise Regional’s main campus in Decatur, to evaluate whether the facility was eligible to maintain its status as a Chest Pain Center. As a result of the survey, Wise Regional’s accreditation was renewed through 2017. SCPC accredited facilities demonstrate expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with heart attack symptoms. The accreditation process includes rigorous evaluation of Wise Regional’s ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Wise Regional is proud to offer a comprehensive cardiac program that offers many of the same services and technologies patients would fi nd at Metroplex facilities. In 2013 physicians performed nearly 1,000 catheterization procedures and more than 65 open-heart surgeries, including a number of minimally invasive procedures, at Wise Regional. SCPC accreditation acknowledges that Wise Regional actively works to provide Wise County and the surrounding region with the best possible cardiac care, by: Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved Monitoring patients when it is

not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital “This was our second time to be evaluated for reaccreditation. The bar is raised each cycle,” said Lee Ann Cummings, director of Wise Regional’s Emergency Department. “We are excited that the SCPC once again recognized the effort we’ve put into caring for our patients and educating our community.” The recent SCPC accreditation survey emphasized community education. As part of that initiative, Wise Regional has been working to promote the EHAC program throughout the area. The program reminds the public that heart attacks have beginnings, and encourages community members to watch for the following symptoms:

Wise Regional Heath System has had its Early Heart Attack Care accreditation renewed through 2017. • Nausea • Pain that travels down one or both arms • Jaw pain • Fatigue • Anxiety • Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort • Back pain • Shortness of breath • Feeling of fullness If you or a loved one experiences any of these symptoms, you are encouraged to call 9-11. Having an ambulance come to you allows medical care to be-

gin sooner than it would if you walked into the ER. Wise Regional also continues to look for opportunities to more effi ciently and effectively treat cardiac patients. Earlier this year, Wise Regional became the second hospital system in the country to use the STOP STEMI application, an app designed to help effi ciently contact and connect health care professionals when a patient experiences a heart attack known as a STEMI. In February, Wise Regional hosted the third annual Heart Health

Expo with an emphasis on Early Heart Attack Care. “People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” said Cummings. “The average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient.” PLEASE SEE WISE, PAGE 27

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Parkway Surgical and Cardiovascular Hospital Now Open • Saeid Aryan, DO - NeurosurParkway Surgical and Cardiovascular Hospital, a new gery • Muhammad Asim, MD – dedicated surgical facility in Far North Fort Worth is providing Gastroenterology, Internal Medthe residents of Northern Tarrant icine • Matthew Cerniglia, DPM – County and beyond increased access to specialized surgical Podiatry • Ricky Childers, DPM - Poservices. The 29,083-square-foot facil- diatry • Jason Finkelstein, MD- Carity, located at 3200 North Tarrant Parkway, offers services not diology • Ifran Hameed, MD - Cardiolpreviously available in the area, including minimally invasive ogy • Trieu Ho, MD - Cardiology spine, cardiac, and vascular ser• Candis Lovelace, M.D.vices. Parkway Surgical Hospital Plastic and Reconstruction Suris operated by Wise Regional gery • Dr. Mark Valente – Spine Health System, and allows the Decatur-based system to extend Surgery & Orthopedics Denise Scurlock serves as the its network of specialized services to the second-fastest growing administrative director for the facility. Scurlock previously worked region in the United States. “The development of an in- in Care Coordination for Baylor patient surgical hospital is a Health System. She also served as progressive step in continuing the CEO of Regency Hospital Fort expansion of services to our Worth. Diane Vanover serves as region,” said Steve Summers, Clinical Coordinator. Vanover is CEO, Wise Regional Health a registered nurse and previously System. “This facility will en- worked in Wise Regional Critical able Wise Regional to provide services to a rapidly developing area on the Highway 287 corridor which leads to Decatur from the Alliance Airport/Heritage Trace area.” The facility includes four operating rooms, two procedure rooms and 12 inpatient beds. The hospital also includes a laboratory, radiology, an advanced catheterization lab, pre-operative services and an emergency room. Other services available at the facility include pain surgery, plastic surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, bariatric surgery, orthopedics and podiatry. In comparison to larger, fullservice hospitals, Parkway offers more fl exible scheduling with specialized nursing staff focused on personalized care in a modern and welcoming facility. Parkway is equipped with the most advanced technology, including robotics for spine surgery, CT machines that can be used during surgery and telemedicine capabilities. The following physicians currently are practicing at Parkway, or plan to in the near future:

Care Unit in Decatur. “We are excited to offer area residents an alternative to the traditional hospital environment,” said Scurlock. “Parkway Surgical and Cardiovascular Hospital allows patients to receive personalized care in a relaxed and calm setting. We also expect shorter stays, with most patients being discharged the same day as their procedure.” Construction on the facility

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Eagle Mountain Lake has many beneﬁts ■ EAGLE, FROM PAGE 3

cost of the project significantly. Phase One of Twin Points opened last year and includes the only deep-water boat launch on EML, Geary said. “So even if the lake gets down to 11 feet below conservation – 649.10 – people will still have a way to get their boats in the water,” Geary said. Boating safety Low lake levels are expected throughout the summer in North Texas. “No matter what lake you are going to you should spend some time becoming familiar with it before you launch,” Geary said. “Obtain a topo map from any sporting goods store and visit the TRWD website or call the lake offi ce to obtain current lake level information. “Evaporation and demand can change the level of a reservoir up to a foot in one week,” he continued. “Just because you traveled there last week does not means it’s possible today.” Geary also pointed out that

TRWD has a new smart phone ing probability of an El Niño app that includes lake levels arriving by the middle or end updated daily. Just search for of this summer,” Blaylock said. “TRWD” in the Apple or An- “Historically in Texas, with El droid store if you want to down- Niño comes rain.” Blaylock cited 2004 and 2007 load the free app. Boaters should be aware of the as El Niño years in which the water temperatures. Geary said. North Texas area experienced While warm spring days make above average rainfall. Current drought conditions, going to the lake an attractive choice, keep in mind that the however, are more in line with the “drought of record” of the water may still be cold. “Cold water is generally de- 1950s, which lasted seven years fi ned as water at 70 degrees and was broken only by a maFahrenheit or below,” Geary jor fl ood that occurred in 1957, said. “Eagle Mountain Lake’s Blaylock explained. “Right now we are seeing at surface temperature is currently 50-51 degrees Fahrenheit – dan- least very similar soil moisture defi cits, meaning it’s as dry as it gerously cold.” was during the 1950s,” Blaylock said. “That means every little bit The current drought There is at least one benefi t to of rainfall just gets absorbed into drought – it’s allowed TRWD the ground and doesn’t turn into staff to get a lot of work done at runoff. It’s just extraordinarily dry.” Twin Points. However, this time around, Still, wish it were over, and according to TRWD hydrologist TRWD has some mitigation Laura Blaylock, there is at least with the pipeline in place. According to Blaylock, the some hope for that. “According to our meteorolo- pipeline has the capacity to disgist, who follows national cli- charge 200 MGD into EML; mate models, there is an increas- however, it currently discharges

about half that much, 100 MGD into the lake. But there are many demands on the system, especially during the summer. For example, the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant, which provides water to Fort Worth, can take as much as 90 MGD on a hot summer day. Azle took an average of 1 to 1.5 MGD during the summer of 2013. Several other smaller municipal water suppliers such as Springtown and Community Water Supply also remove water from the lake.

But by far, the greatest drain on the lake during the hot North Texas summers is evaporation, Blaylock explained. “From June to September 2013, the average loss to evaporation was 50 MGD, but the maximum was 120 MGD,” Blaylock said. “What we’re able to put back in through the pipeline is only enough to control the fall of elevation. It’s doing exactly what it was designed to do.” Blaylock said if the pipeline PLEASE SEE BENEFITS, PAGE 32

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Welcome to Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce . . . Growing Today for Tomorrow’s Future! 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. (L-R) Standing: Kim Ware, Brandon Conway, Mark Krey, Larry Don Murphy DDS, Mike Kelley, Bill Hughes, Julie Lambert, Jhanna Bogan, John Conway, Mike Walsh, Robert Moss PT SCD FAA OMPT, Shirley Fletcher, Jim Nielsen and James Gieb DVM. (L-R) Seated: Radonna Dunlap, Christine Clary and Barb Claffey Not Pictured: Mary Harms, Janell Summers, Doug Harris, Mark Baumann

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

Membership Benefits & Networking Opportunities: • Monthly Luncheons • Official Ribbon Cutting at Your Place of Business • 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 • Member Referrals

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National Bank of Texas all about Azle BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Steve Parker is an Azle guy. So is his staff at the National Bank of Texas. Everyone seems to be involved in things other than banking, beginning with the president of the bank. Parker currently serves as president of both the Azle Rotary Club and the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce, besides being an integral part of the Azle Edu-

cational Foundation and Texas July, having lived and worked in Fort Worth for 18 years. Health Azle boards. “I love it here!” Corley said There are a couple of new faces at the bank, including teller emphatically. “It was a real tranBaylee Davis and Vice Presi- sition because I’ve been heavily dent/Lending Offi cer Jessicainvolved in banking as well as the Rotary Club and the ChamCorley. Corley, who came on board ber in Fort Worth, but the peoin October, is actually an Azle ple here have been so friendly native and a 1996 Azle High and welcoming – they’ve really School graduate. She, husband made it so much easier.” She says she loves being back Justin and 7-year-old daughter Abby moved back to Azle in in Azle because of its sense of

community and small town atmosphere. Diana Rust, Bobbie Baldwin and Sarah Hicks complete the staff at NBT. Having local people helping local folks is a key to National Bank’s success, Parker said. Azle is the focus for the bank and its members and the National Bank of Texas can boast of some experienced personnel. Parker said, “I started in Azle in 1989. And (branch manager) Carissa (Widner) started when she was 17.” “Pretty much all of us have spent years and years in banking. And all of our customers that we have known through the years mostly have come to us.” From its doublewide mobile home beginnings, the National Bank of Texas is now settled into a modern facility at 405 Commerce Street next to the Post Offi ce. At the bank, customers can expect traditional services with hometown flair. “All banking loans – real estate, automobile, business – as well as all the deposit products” are available, Parker said. Customers concerned with the economy are cautious with their

cash and are keeping it in local banks. “What we see is that we have a lot of customers that come to a bank like ours – and all the other banks – to put their money here because they’re worried about putting it anywhere else,” Parker said. “They want a stable environment which would be a bank like ours,” he added. The security of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insuring deposits up to $250,000 is comforting to customers. Parker said it’s important to him that he and his employees work in the community with the people who are their customers – hence their presence throughout town. Lobby hours for the bank are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday hours are extended from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The drive-through is open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayFriday and from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Azle people helping Azle people – that’s what the National Bank of Texas is all about. For more information, call 817-444-4235.

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Springtown Family Health Center doctors Gene McDaniel, D.O. and Chris Opella, M.D. are board certifi ed in family practice and specialize in pediatrics and adult medicine. Opella specializes in women’s health, as well. New patients and walk-ins are always welcome at the offi ce at 308 Highway 199 West in Springtown. Plus the practice accepts all major health plans. If you are looking for medical care for the entire family, you’ll fi nd it at Springtown Family Health Center. Call today at 817-523-5402.

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Only Mother Nature knows for sure whether we’ll experididn’t exist, conditions at Eagle ence something similar – or Mountain Lake would be much maybe even worse – than the worse than they are now. She drought of record before it’s all cited the drought that ended in 1980 as an example. Although recreation is a secondary function of Eagle Mountain Lake, Blaylock said TRWD is always very concerned about it. “Low water levels can affect the marinas and cause them to have to move their docks out,” Blaylock said. “We usually release a lot of water from Lake Bridgeport into EML, but this year, we’re not in a position to do that unless we can see some recovery (from the drought).”

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City Hall 195 W. Reno Road, over, or if an El Niño will show Azle, Texas 76020-6001 817-221-2500 up and save the day. But 2014 is a year to prepare Fax: 817-221-3650 for the worst and hope for El Mayor: Lynda Stokes Niño. Place 1:Ken Parnell Place 2: David Andrews Place 3 -Mayor pro Team: Bonnie Black Place 4: Eric Hunter Place 5: Billie Steele

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Springtown Optimist Club Meets every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at Howell’s Cafe, 329 Highway 199 West. For more information call Toni Farmer at 817-694-0662.

Springtown Masonic Lodge Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Springtown War Memorial Association Saturday of each month. Floor school Meets every fi rst Monday at 6:30 p.m. is every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. For more information call Donna Garrett at 817-220-4834.

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Area Calendar February 2015

Heart of the Home – Springtown Extension Education Association Miss Springtown Pageant – Springtown Beautiﬁcation Committee: call 817-6586554 Red Solo Cup Barbeque – Azle Educational Foundation: contact azleeducationfoundation@ gmail.com

March 2015

3 Sporting Clay Shoot – Springtown Chamber: call 817-220-7872. 20 Clay Shoot – Azle Chamber: call 817-444-1112. Pancake Supper – Azle Lions Club: call 817-444-4407 Pancake Supper – Optimist Club of Springtown: call 817523-4564 Annual Awards Banquet – Springtown Chamber: call 817-220-7872

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information call 817-237-7680, email azlelittleleague@yahoo.com, visit www.azlelittleleague.com, or find them on Facebook under Azle Baseball-Softball.

Texas 76135. For more information call 817-366-5955, email azleyouthassociation1@gmail.com, visit www.azleyouthassociation. com, or find them at Facebook.

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Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy tests, proof of pregnancy forms, maternity home & adoption referrals, maternity and baby supplies, weekly Bible study, parenting skills training, and life skills classes. For more information call 817-2371819. PO Box 929, Azle Texas, 76098.

at least two Mondays each month. For more information, contact director Sue Miller at 817-444-2303. 7955 Reed Road, Azle Texas, 76020.

6095, email n2ntx@ verizon.net, or find them on Facebook. 314 South Main Street, Springtown, Texas 76082.

Springtown Lions Club Youth Sports (SLCYS) Youth basketball, baseball/softball, cheerleading/dance team, football, Azle Competitive Youth www.AzleCompetitiveYouthSports. Azle Youth Association Eagle Mountain Soccer and volleyball. 1228 Cottondale Rd. Sports (ACYS) com or find them on Facebook. (AYA) Association (EMSA) Springtown, Texas 76082. For more Youth baseball, basketball, Youth football, cheerleading Spring and fall youth Soccer information email springtownlc@ cheerleading, 7-on-7 football, Azle Little League (ALL) and drill team programs. Mailing programs in the Azle area. For more gmail.com, visit www.slcyouthsports. football, and volleyball. For more Youth baseball and softball address: P.O. Box 500, Azle, Texas information call 817-438-8855, org, or find them on Facebook under information call 817-994-0940, programs in the spring and fall. 76098. Physical location: 9980 email webmaster@emsasoccer.org, Springtown Lions Club Pee Wee email acysmail@yahoo.com, visit P.O.Box 700, Azle, TX 76098. For Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, visit www.emsasoccer.org, or find youth Sports.

Azle Lions Club The Lions Club offers free eyeglasses and exams for qualified children, recycle used eyeglasses, free summer camp for special needs children and for children with diabetes, and a Christmas angel tree. They also sponsor the Azle Youth Association, Little League, Relay for Life, the Azle Food Hub program, and the Azle “Back the Pack” project. For more information go to www. azlelionsclub.org or find them on Facebook. PO Box 211 Azle Texas, 76098. Careity Careity Foundation is dedicated to providing on-site services for cancer patients in an oncology setting for economically challenged patients, as well as early cancer detection in North Texas. Careity Foundation is an active participant during the entire cancer care and treatment process. They provide gas money when needed as well as nutrition advice and supplements. Careity Foundation serves communities in both Tarrant and Parker County For more information and help please call 817-882-4100. PO Box 126038, 914 Foster Lane, Fort Worth Texas, 76126. Community Caring Center The Community Caring Center is a non-profit organization helping those in need in the Azle community and within the Azle Independent School District. Services provided include food,

clothing and winter coats, small household goods, assistance with utilities and prescriptions, emergency dental care, Backpacks for Kids food program, and Christmas dinner boxes as well as counseling and referrals. Call 817-270-2962 for more information or assistance. 317 Commerce Street, Azle Texas, 76020. Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center

Neighbor to Neighbors of Springtown The goal of N2N is to provide services to needy families living within the boundaries of the Inasmuch Food Pantry Springtown Independent School Inasmuch is partnered with the District. Tarrant Area Food Bank where the The challenge is to provide food, pantry may purchase food for 18 clothing, and referral assistance cents per pound. during a crisis or time of need. The Food Pantry is located at Eagle N2N is open the first three Tuesdays Mountain United Methodist Church. and Wednesdays of each month Food is distributed to people from a from 9 a.m. to noon. three-county area without restriction For more information call 817-523-

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Saving Grace Pregnancy & Family Life Center Saving Grace Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy tests, diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, and other baby equipment to the community. They also provide parenting, anger management, codependency and domestic violence classes. Certificates are available for all classes. For more information call 817-7730951. 3591 E. Highway 199, Springtown, Texas 76082.

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staff, two administrative staff, in Aledo, 817-441-7284. Fire An Emergency Services District and 1 full time mechanic/Emer- Chief Morris Leondar • La Junta Volunteer Fire Dereplaced the R.F.P.D. in August gency Vehicle Technician. PC ESD1 is governed by a partment, Station 48, is located 2001. Both of the districts were the fi rst created in Parker Coun- board of directors that includes at 4480 East Highway 199 bePresident Rena Peden, Vice tween Springtown and Azle, ty. In May of 2005 the district size President Mark Jack, Secretary 817-677-2290. Fire Chief Tony and responsibility was expanded Justin McKinley, Treasurer Rob- Scarlato is in command. • Peaster Volunteer Fire Dewhen the qualifi ed voters living ert Wershay and Commissioner partment is located at 221 Judd within the response area of the Juston Stelzer. Fire Chief Eric Vinson, and Street in Peaster, 817-594-4551. La Junta VFD voted overwhelmingly to join Parker County ESD Assistant Chiefs Stephen Wat- Fire Chief Leo Scott • Silver Creek Volunteer Fire 1. The La Junta area increased son, Jim Bradford and Mike Elthe size approximately 20 square lis lead the command staff for Department is located at 6901 South FM 730 near its intersecmiles. In 2011 citizens from the PC ESD1. Administrative staff for the tion with FM 1886 between Azle Silver Creek VFD and Peaster VFD both petitioned and were ESD includes Liz Giles and and Weatherford, 817-444-1196. successfully annexed into Parker Kaymie de Cento who staff the Fire Chief Jason Ingram offi ce and Vehicle Technician • Springtown Volunteer Fire County ESD1. Department is located at 215 The voters in Aledo and the Russell Cremeen. Each volunteer department Goshen Road in Springtown, Annettas chose to expand the ESD again in 2013 making the within the ESD has its own vol- 817-523-0257. Fire Chief Ben District the largest in the coun- unteer command staff, as well. Overholt is in command. Each of the fi ve volunteer fi re ty, protecting over 400 square Here’s a breakdown of each volunteer department within PC departments within the ESD miles. hold fundraisers throughout the The District collects a tax ESD1: • Aledo VFD, Station 34, is from property owners within the PLEASE SEE FIRE, PAGE 38 boundaries of the District, which located at 215 Mesquite Street funds its operation. ESD 1 presently operates out of seven stations with fi ve contracted volunteer fi re departments comprised of nearly 130 volunteer fi refi ghters, 13 full time fi refi ghters and command

■ STRUCTURE, FROM PAGE 13 resources. Reed says his depart- voters and created in May 1998.

who is a paramedic. The department’s engine, brush truck and building belong to city of Pelican Bay, which also pays for its utilities and fuel. However, all other operating costs are borne by the department and its members. They rely solely on donations, which are greatly appreciated. Those who wish to contribute may do so by including a donation with their city of Pelican Bay water bill, or by dropping it off at city hall or the fi re station. Tuesday evenings are the optimal time to catch someone at the fi re station because the volunteers gather for training each Tuesday.

ment can mobilize a strike team in an hour. The department also belongs to the Northwest Emergency Response Organization (NERO), which can mobilize to respond to any disaster that might occur in the northwest quadrant of Tarrant County. Briar VFD is contracted with TC ESD1 to provide fi re suppression service in the area generally north of Azle, west of Eagle Mountain Lake, south of Wise County and east of Parker County. Briar VFD’s Auxilliary is headed by Erienne Reed. The group is planning its annual barbecue fundraiser June 7.

Briar VFD Parker County Emergency Headed by Chief Larry Reed, Services District 1: the Briar Volunteer Fire DepartThings are done a little differment is located at 14401 Liberty ently on the Parker County side School Road. Call 9-1-1 if you of the area. have an emergency; but if you In the 1990s a few dedicated want to contact the department individuals saw a need for a peritself, your best bet is to call manent and sustainable funding Reed himself at 817-676-4684. source to replace fund raising Briar VFD currently has 18 and donations efforts to ensure volunteer fi refi ghters and serves adequate fi re protection to the an area of roughly 15 square area. A Rural Fire Prevention miles. District was approved by the Of those 18 volunteers, fi ve have certifi cations ranging from Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) to paramedic. Another six are set to test soon for their ECA certification. The department has numerous apparatus available for use in fi ghting fi re, working vehicular 1304 NW Parkway (Hwy 199) accidents and answering medi817-444-8529 ★ 817-444-1566 ★ 817-456-0907 cal calls. The apparatus include an engine, two attack trucks complete with light towers for night-time incidents and which State Inspection for Tarrant & Parker Counties double as brush trucks that carry 1,000 gallons of water each; Automotive Motorcycles there are also three brush trucks Tune-ups • Suspension ATV’s • Dirt Bikes (5-ton Army trucks) also able Computer Diagnostics to carry 1,000 gallons of water Parts • Accessories A/C Repair • Brakes each; a water tender (also called a tanker); a rescue truck and a Motorcycle Apparel Emission Repairs quick response command unit. Almost all Briar VFD’s apparatus have been custom built in the fi re station to fi t the department’s needs. The department participates in Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Saturday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Aid System (TIFMAS), a program maintained by Texas A&M N Forestry Service that includes grants, training, and qualifi caHWY 199 X tions and mobilization systems to make statewide use of local ASE Certified Springtown Azle

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Azle 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 Chamber of Commerce and its members live by. Chamber Executive Director Beth Crowe says her focus for 2014 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.” “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.” Doing business is all about making connections – connec-

tions 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. Through government and workforce advocacy to quality connections and business training, the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce is taking care of business – yours. The Chamber’s vision statement this year is: “Preserv-

ing Our Past and Preparing Our Future” which is an allencompassing celebration of our passion to embrace our history and small-town culture

Featuring

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Chamber offi ce proudly “bleeds green” – showing Hornet Pride because Azle is a beautiful place to live and grow a family and a business right now.

The Board of Directors for the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce for 2014 is: (front, l-r) Karen Kidd, Steve Parker, Shelli Price and Dennis Wynn; (back): Brian Rogers, Shadi Sutton, Teri Mize, Janet Stevens and Skip McCambridge. Photo by Kim Ware

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while adjusting to the explosive growth of North Texas and future economic development of our area. Crowe says the staff at the

Veterinary Clinic Dr. James Gieb

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Fire departments exhibit teamwork and brotherhood ■ FIRE, FROM PAGE 36

year to support their continued operation. Reno VFD Fire Chief Darrel Brummett leads the Reno Volunteer Fire Department, located at 185 W. Reno Road in Reno, 817-677-4227. You can also contact Chief Brummett directly at 817933-0563. Reno VFD currently has 24 volunteer fi refi ghters. Among them are one paramedic, six EMTs and one ECA. The department’s Auxilliary consists of 14 women who do a great job of “taking care of us.” The department has six apparatus for fi re suppression: an engine, a pumper, a tanker, two brush trucks, an attack truck and a squad for EMS response. The city of Reno generously provides the department $38,000 from its operating budget; other

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Equal Opportunity/Equal access institution

Marjorie King, Tax Assessor/ Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Collector Judge Suzie Merkley 817-598-6139 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Precinct 1 Justice of the Phone: 817-598-6192 Peace Fax: 817-598-6112 Judge Wayne Hayes 1020 E. Highway 199 Precinct 4 Justice of the Springtown, Texas 76082 Peace Phone: 817-220-5857 Judge Lynn Johnson Fax: 817-220-2000 Willow Park Place 5189 East I-20 Service Road Precinct 2 Justice of the North Peace Suite 109 Judge Kelly Green Willow Park, Texas 76087 207 Fort Worth Highway Phone: 817-441-1071 Weatherford, Texas 76086 Fax: 817-441-4170 Phone: 817-598-0496

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