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Volume 60, Number 19

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God works in mysterious ways

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Graduation photos

Water break repairs to be submitted as part of county disaster declaration

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A Memorable Graduation Moment

Boil water notice may be extended until all lines repaired BY NATALIE GENTRY The Springtown public works department has had its hands full due to the flooding and high waters caused by recent storms. But financial help might be coming. Workers are currently working on a 10-inch main transmission waterline in the middle of Walnut Creek. This line provides water from Springtown’s plant – located in the

City of Reno – to the City of Springtown. According to City Administrator Doug Hughes, once the work on this leak is complete there are two smaller repairs that will need to be made as well. Hughes also said that as of now the two city water wells and Walnut Creek Water Supply are able to provide water to customers.

“The city may get a water test result back [June 4],” he said. “This test will indicate if the city can rescind the boil water notice. “Our water system has been hit hard by the May floods and there are still parts of the system that needs to be repaired,” Hughes continued. “Even if the boil notices are rescinded, I am recommending water customers to watch for additional boil notices.” Governor Greg Abbott has added Parker County to an Emergency Disaster Proclamation. Hughes said he received an email from Parker County Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Janice Stroud outlining the information the city needs to submit in order to receive federal funding to help with repairs. Hughes said the city is meticulously documenting the cost of repairs, equipment usage, and manpower required in order to submit the information to the county. For more information about the boil water notice call City Hall at 817-2204834.

SHS graduate Maigan Gee stood up to accept her diploma and walked the 20 feet to have her tassel turned by SISD Superintendent Mike Kelley. Gee was seriously injured in a car accident in July of 2014. MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 2A! Photo by Natalie Gentry

Class of 2015 graduates Thousands gather despite weather concerns BY NATALIE GENTRY Predictions of inclement weather for the night of Springtown High School’s graduation had officials on edge, but luckily the storms never materialized. Thousands of family and friends of Walnut Creek once more was rushing Saturday, May 30 after yet SHS graduates gathered under a clear another bout of damaging storms. Photo by Mark K. Campbell sky at Porcupine Stadium May 31.

With the stands packed to standing room only, the Class of 2015 received their degrees. For the first time, SHS Principal Scott McPherson led the proceedings that began with the procession of 190 graduates across the turf accompanied by a traditional rendition of “Pomp

and Circumstance” played by the high school band. Valedictorian Dawson Hinkley and salutatorian Grace Scott led the class. Both gave moving and insightful addresses to their peers, friends, and PLEASE SEE GRADS, PAGE 2A.

Batten Down the Hatches...Again!

This storm clobbered Springtown and just about everyone else when it roared in from the west on Thursday evening, May 28. The downpour capped off what was the wettest May in recorded weather history. The official total at DFW Airport was 16.96 inches – 12.22 inches above normal. The old mark was 13.66. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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