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Woman of the Year!

Michelle Deweese wins top Springtown Chamber honor this year

BY MISTY SHAW The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of the Year title has been awarded to Michelle Deweese for 2015.

“Well, there’s a lot of people in Springtown who deserve it more,” Deweese said of receiving the award.

Chamber Director Amy Walker honored Deweese at the Chamber banquet last Saturday.

“For those of you who know Michelle, even a little bit, you know that she is not at all comfortable in the spotlight,” Walker said at the banquet.

“But Michelle is very deserving of this recognition. She is a wonderful, strong Christian woman with a heart as big as Texas.”

Deweese has been an administrative assistant at the Cham-

ber since 2009 and said she enjoys her work there.

“I like working at the Chamber because I’ve lived here most of my life, and I know a lot of the business owners that have been here for a long time,” she said.

“Plus I get to know all the new business owners, and I get to work with the schools, and the city and the county, and I like doing all the events. So it’s a really fun job.”

Though she was born in White Settlement, Deweese has long called Springtown home, having settled here with her husband of 29 years, Doug Deweese, assistant director of field operations for Tarrant County Precinct 4.

The couple has two grown children, Dalton and Mallory.

Deweese and her family are

proud members of Hilltop Family Church, where she’s been active.

She also worked at the local women’s shelter until it closed a few years ago.

“I used to be really involved in the Liberty Lighthouse shelter before it closed, and more involved at the church, but lately it’s just been the Chamber,” Deweese said.

And that keeps her plenty busy, working with local businesses, public officials, and various non-profit entities throughout the area.

“She works tirelessly on every event at the Chamber and many other events in the community,” Walker said of Deweese.

“She is committed to the betterment of our community and demonstrates this daily through her significant contributions.”

Partners for all Chamber members, Michelle Deweese (right) accepts the Woman of the Year award from cohort Chamber Director Amy Walker.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman Deweese remains dedicated to her community and her service to it.

“The Springtown community

is special to me,” said Deweese.

“It’s a blessing to see people fulfill their dreams by starting a business.”

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I N DEX OF A DVERTISE R S A Tractor Shop............................................................16 A/C & Heat By Russell.................................................20 Agnes Baptist Church.................................................26 Atex Trash Service......................................................18 At Home Roofing.........................................................19 Azle Dental Care.........................................................14 Azle Vision Source......................................................12 Azle Western Wear......................................................20 Brace Chiropractic & Wellness Center.........................08 Chicken Express.........................................................07 Cliff’s Auto Service Center...........................................03 Comet Cleaners..........................................................26 Crabtree & Associates.................................................24 Cross Timbers Golf Course..........................................09 Diamond B Roofing.....................................................19 Eagle Crest Villa..........................................................21 Eagle Mountain Vet.....................................................22 Edward Jones: Carolyn Rocha.....................................17

Farmers - Liles Insurance Agency...............................18 Farmers - Rick Phillips Insurance Agency....................11 Fidelity National Title Agency.......................................18 First Baptist Church of Springtown..............................06 First National Bank of Weatherford..............................13 Garrett’s Springtown Drug...........................................17 Commissioner George Conley.....................................11 GIEB Veterinary Clinic..................................................07 Highland Furniture......................................................11 Hilltop Family Church..................................................15 Hopwood’s Tax Service...............................................23 Howell’s Western Cafe................................................10 J & E AC.....................................................................19 Larry Don Murphy, DDS Family Dentistry.....................05 Larry’s Carpet.............................................................05 M&D Tire & Auto.........................................................22 Moss Rehabilitation Center.........................................06 Pro-Max Powersports.................................................26

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Just a good, old- fashioned burger Local couple leads B and B Burgers to Chamber honor

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Photo by Misty Shaw by Chef Aaron ness of the Cessac, who is Year by the clearly an asset to the business.

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Popular and growing moreso every day, B and B Burgers is a Springtown go-to spot for Owners Brent and Barbara PLEASE SEE BURGERS, PAGE 10. locals and vistors alike.

Photo by Misty Shaw Truett said they were thrilled to learn they’d won the award this year.

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Samples: LJVFD best firefighter

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Dennis Samples isn’t just a great all-around guy – his peers at the La Junta Volunteer Fire Department often look at him like a brother firefighter rather than their captain.

That’s according to LJVFD Chief Tony Scarlato, who also said the department’s Firefighter of the Year is simply an easy guy to get along with.

“Dennis runs about 80 percent of our calls each year, and if he misses the truck, he mans the station until it gets back and helps put it back into service,” Scarlato said.

He added that Samples is just as happy doing the less desirable tasks as he is the more exciting ones.

“Anything you ask of him, he’ll get done. He’s all about the department and the community,” Scarlato said.

Samples grew up in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas but after college, he made his way to Spring-

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town.

Not long after that, he was approached about joining the fire department.

He did, and says he fell in love with it.

That was in 1999.

Since then, Samples has earned his Emergency Care Attendant and Basic Firefighter certifications.

He and his wife have been married 19 years and have three daughters – two are college graduates and the youngest is a college sophomore.

Samples also works full-time for his father’s business, Tom Samples Pest Control.

And while he says he is both honored and humbled to be chosen for the award, Samples doesn’t believe he deserves it.

“We’re a team – we do training together, when we get a call, we go together, and we watch each other’s backs,” Samples said. “One person can’t do it without the rest.”

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Ribble named No. 1 teacher in Springtown Springtown Middle School Assistant Principal Ronda Ribble was chosen as the 2015 Educator of the Year by the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce.

“I know how many outstanding educators there are in this school district, and the fact that I was selected makes this such an honor,” Ribble said.

She has dedicated her 31year professional career to the middle and high school students, teachers, and administration of Springtown Independent School District.

Ribble has served as a seventh grade Life Science teacher, high school assistant principal, director of the Alternative Learning Campus (YALE and ACE), and as the district textbook coordinator.

A graduate of Peaster High School, Ribble earned her associate degree from Weatherford College and graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1984.

She received a Master’s degree in Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University in 1993 with an emphasis in drug and teenage pregnancy prevention.

In 1996, she received her mid-management certification.

Ribble found her niche working with at-risk youth and middle school-aged students.

“There is so much energy around young adolescents,” she said.

“The challenge is getting it moving in a positive direction.

Once that happens, there is just no end to the possibilities of what they can accomplish.”

Ribble often finds herself working with the children of those that she taught at the beginning of her career, which spans two generations.

“Many former students return to share their accomplishments with me,” said Ribble.

“I have former students who are teachers and coaches, pilots

and business leaders, doctors and nurses, and various other occupations.”

In 1994, she was named to Who’s Who among American Teachers and she was honored as a United States Achievement Academy’s All American scholar in 1996.

In 2006, she received a Texas Star Achievement Award from the Greater Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate Women for being an Outstanding Educator and Mentor.

Ribble “consistently strives to provide the best possible educational opportunities for the students.”

"I have worked with many wonderful people in this district and community, and I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with some awesome Ronda Ribble, Springtown Middle School assistant principal, accepts her Educator of kids,” she said. the Year award from SMS Principal Mark Wilson and Chamber Director Amy Walker.

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Lang lauded Public Works Employee of the Year thanks coworkers at Chamber event

BY MISTY SHAW promoted to waste water treatThe Springtown Area Cham- ment facility operator, “and he ber of Commerce has awarded has done some awesome things Ron Lang the title of Public out there.”

Significant improvements to Works Employee of the Year.

Lang, who works behind the the city’s wastewater system, scenes as a plant operator for the which Lang currently oversees, came online in City of SpringApril of last town, received year. his award at “After the the annual recent renovaChamber bantion of the sysquet March 28. tem, Ron has “Ron came taken over the to us in Noduties out there vember of Melvin Webb 2012, and I can Public works director, about and has got everything up say with all my winner Ron Lang and running, heart that he is and we thank genuine – and in Texas, that’s a good thing to him very much for being there,” be,” said Melvin Webb, City of Webb said.

Lang expressed gratitude for Springtown public works direchis team of co-workers at the tor.

“He’s a genuine friend – a city.

“I just want to say thank you genuine hardworking, selfless employee who jumped into the to Melvin and Doug Hughes for water department – and when I giving me the opportunity out say jumped in, I mean he liter- there,” Lang said.

“And,” he added, “I’d like to ally jumped into a mudhole.”

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Man of the Year!

BY MISTY SHAW shocked and honored to win It’s official – local business this, so that’s pretty cool.”

Hailing originally from San owner Robert Moss has been deemed Man of the Year by the Antonio, Springtown’s newest Springtown Area Chamber of Man of the Year attended therapy school at Texas Tech in LubCommerce. bock in 1995, where he met his The honor wife, Judy. came as a comThey married plete surprise to in 1998 and reMoss, a physilocated to North cal therapist who Texas; they have owns MOSS Retwo children, habilitation CenSydney and ter in SpringBrady. town.

Springtown Robert Moss “I was very has been an Man of the Year surprised – I ideal place for told them to Moss to run his make sure they clinic, which recounted those opened here nearly a decade ago. votes,” Moss joked. “I was “I’ve been here almost nine certainly not expecting anything like that; definitely very years,” Moss said, “and I think

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we’ve got a pretty good reputation – I end up seeing friends of friends or (their) relatives.

“Having grown up in a large city, I don’t know that I would have the same appreciation for San Antonio that I do for the small city, just because the people come together and embrace what you’re trying to accomplish, so it’s pretty neat.”

Moss said his business has benefited greatly from the sup-

port of both the Chamber and the local community.

“The Chamber has been, I think, instrumental in developing the business and helping to get the word out – it’s a great organization,” he said.

“The people here are just the salt of the Earth – they’re great people, very welcoming, very supportive of the business and of the things that the Chamber does, as well.”

Moss almost established a physical therapy clinic in Southlake years ago, but in 2006, after developing good relationships with local doctors, he chose Springtown instead.

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Moss is the man in 2015 n MOSS, FROM PAGE 8.

there wasn’t a clinic here in Springtown, and that was something my wife, who is an occupational therapist – we wanted to open a practice.

“So we decided, well, let’s look at Springtown, and we rolled the dice, and nine years later, we’re still going.”

Moss earned his Doctor of Science from Tech and received his certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2007.

An avid cyclist, Moss can be found either riding his bike or spending time with his family when he’s not busy helping patients at the clinic.

“PT is going along pretty well for us,” Moss said. “Even coming from San Antonio, I still like that small-town feel. I thought this should be a pretty Robert Moss said he is glad good fit, and it’s been fantas- he moved to Springtown in tic.”

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Burgers done right – right here n BURGERS, FROM PAGE 4A.

chef, and he believes in our vision, too,” Barbara Truett said, who is most often found at the front counter, greeting customers and taking food orders.

Cessac is regularly joined in the kitchen by Brent Truett, as well as the restaurant’s other staff members: Naomi Watkins, Kathy Oldham, Mandy Sharp, and Parker Fisher.

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“It’s been a lot more than we expected – it has used every talent that we have earned in our whole life and then taught us some more,” said Barbara Truett.

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The name says it all: Outreach of Love Church is Organization of the Year says Springtown Chamber

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

Almost everything you’d want to know about the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Organization of the Year can be summed up in its name: Outreach of Love Church.

The church, located halfway between Springtown and Azle at the corner of East Highway 199 and Jay Bird Lane (FM 2257), is widely known in both towns for several ongoing, local ministries that help countless families and individuals right where they live.

The husband-and-wife team of Gary and Shannon Veazey has served OLC as lead pastor and worship pastor, respectively, for the last 18 years, and say that “if it’s in God’s will, we hope to retire here.”

OLC’s Saving Grace Ministry is both a pregnancy resource center and a family outreach that offers diapers, clothing, car seats, furniture and even pregnancy testing for young mothers and families in need.

The Azle Walmart donates significantly to Saving Grace, which meets on Tuesday evenings each week. Shannon said Walmart is a partner in the ministry that’s very much appreciated.

Saving Grace also offers anger management classes and parenting classes, often working with families referred by Parker County Child Protective Services.

“When they have families who want to get their children back, and want to do what’s right, they can take the appropriate classes through OLC,” Gary Veazey said. “Hudson and Rachel Bailey lead that ministry, and it’s an avenue to minister to people who are often broken and hurting.”

Other ministries at OLC include its Holy Harvest Food Bank, which is supplied by the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth.

“Our food bank covers this whole area, and we can occasionally reach outside the area, as well,” Shannon said.

OLC’s Agape Family Ministry works with Springtown schools and other groups to provide

A serving heart via an abundance of ministries earned Outreach of Love Church the Organization of the Year award at the Chamber banquet.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman clothing of all sizes, furniture, and household items to families who’ve been victims of fire or other disasters as well as families in need for other reasons.

“It’s incredible the amount of clothing and other items that have been donated to this ministry, and it’s such a blessing when

a family has a need,” Shannon said.

Another ministry provided at OLC – a very popular one, in fact – is its GED program which meets from 5-8 p.m. each Wednesday.

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In every case, the outreach ministries at OLC offer opportunities to minister to people who need help – whether it’s to feed their family, learn to be a better parent, or better themselves practically or spiritually.

“And that’s really what OLC

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Church loves and cares about Springtown of church-owned property next door.

We are compassion, and it ex“The ministries have grown so udes out of everybody that leads much, and it takes a lot of space here and works here,” she said. to store everything,” Veazey ex“We all know it’s the one goal plained. “We hope to someday and passion we have together.” build a Compassion Center to The Veazeys are originally house all our compassion minfrom Plainview istries. It’s our and attended dream.”

Bible College in OLC is also Springfield, Mismaking plans souri while also now for a “Love serving as youth Your City” pastors. campaign durShannon Veazey Then they pasing September, Outreach of Love pastor tored youth at a when church church in Alamembers will magordo, New wear special Mexico before shirts as they becoming associate pastors and volunteer for cleanup and other then moving to Tucumcari, New projects in both Springtown and Shannon and Gary Veazsey, pastors at Outreach of Love Church, accepted the OrganiMexico.

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Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman Their first senior pastor asThey’ll also be involved with zation of the Year Award at the banquet. signment – at Outreach of Love Springtown’s Wild West Festival Church – came when the couple and Azle’s Sting Fling Festival was in their mid-20s. and are looking for additional The church has accomplished ways to help the people in both much under the Veazeys’ leader- cities. ship, but there’s more to be done.

“We just want to serve, and to Specializing in Family Eyecare For instance, Gary Veazey love people,” Veazey said. spoke of OLC’s desire to build a His wife added “Love always Compassion Center on 10 acres wins.” n CHURCH, FROM PAGE 11.

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Conway named a Hometown Hero Late pastor’s name added to exclusive roster

BY MARK K. CAMPBELL In an emotional moment at the annual Springtown Chamber of Commerce banquet, town icon Johnnie Conway's name was added to the Hometown Heroes plaque.

Chamber Director Amy Walker teared up when making opening comments about the late Conway.

“We enjoyed the days he would drop by the Chamber office for a quick visit, and we miss those visits terribly,” she said.

Walker praised Conway for immersing himself in the community and taking part in a bevy of chamber-related activities.

“I miss him, but I know he's happy in heaven and that makes me smile,” Walker said.

Doug Deweese, an elder at Hilltop Family Church where Conway was senior pastor, spoke about his long relationship with the honoree.

A slide show displayed the myriad events and activities Conway took part in through the years in Springtown.

Some photographs showed the pastor decked out as the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz and as Santa and the Easter Bunny.

Deweese said, “Have ya'll ever had anybody that you took for granted, somebody that you thought would always be there for you? Someone who was happy all the time, easy to be around and to talk to?”

That was Conway, Deweese said.

The pastor made himself available to help where needed.

“He never met a stranger,” Deweese said, adding that Conway always thought about what was best for the community – and he never sought any sort of recognition for it.

“It's nearly overwhelming to think about all the people he helped and touched,” the church

elder said.

Conway was a member of the Lions Club for years and also coached youth sports. “He loved working with kids of all ages,” Deweese said.

The busy pastor served a term on the city council and sat on a transportation committee.

Deweese said Conway was always at the Chamber’s annual

All-American Bike Rally and was so involved in the children's area at the Wild West Festival that the site is named after him.

Conway was also regularly involved in the Chamber's annual clay shoot fundraiser.

And he seldom missed a Chamber luncheon.

PLEASE SEE CONWAY, PAGE 14.

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Conway fondly recalled at Chamber banquet n CONWAY, FROM PAGE 13.

Deweese said Conway worked to gather area religious leaders and that effort eventually resulted in the annual National Day of Prayer in May in Springtown.

“John Conway kept his ear to the ground, trying to find people who needed the touch of Jesus in their lives. He had a service heart,” Deweese said.

Afterward, the Conways – wife Cindy, children Jennifer and Brandon, and daughter-inlaw Sha – came forward to accept the honor.

The plaque, which resides at the Chamber office on Main Street off the Square, contains four other notations.

In 2013, three names were etched on the award: Nancy Brown, Steven Dauenhauer, and D.D. Bledsoe.

Last year, Tommy Frantom was enshrined on the plaque.

And now, Johnnie Conway – for all the good he did for Springtown – will forever be re- At the presentation of the Hometown Hero award honoring the late Johnnie Conway were (l-r) Doug Deweese, Amy membered as a Hometown Hero. Walker, and Jennifer, Cindy, Sha, and Brandon Conway.

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Pennington: ‘Springtown’s treasure’ Longtime resident wins Judy Smerud Award

BY NATALIE GENTRY What exactly is the Judy Smerud Spirit of Springtown award?

The 2013 Judy Smerud Award winner Pastor Johnnie Conway summed it up perfectly when he presented the award to Marcia Garcia in 2014.

“This award is for someone who exemplifies a sense of community pride through involvement and sponsorship of comDarlene Pennington (left) accepts the 2015 Judy Smerud Spirit of Springtown award munity projects,” Conway said from Chamber Director Amy Walker (center) and last year's recipient Marcia Garcia. in 2014.

“People like this don’t do it for

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PLEASE SEE AWARD, PAGE 17.

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Now, as a presenter herself, Garcia was able to highlight these qualities in this year’s recipient – Darlene Pennington.

“There is a whole list of reasons why Darlene is standing here,” Garcia said.

“She’s a lifelong resident of Springtown who graduated Springtown High School in 1976.”

Garcia noted that Pennington

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Terrell is named Springtown VFD’s premier firefighter The Springtown Firefighter of the Year says he volunteers because he’s enjoyed helping people since he was a child.

Recently promoted to lieutenant of the Springtown Volunteer Fire Department, Jesse Terrell says it helps that his employer, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is supportive of his efforts.

He’s been with the department for about 18 months, but Mike Ellis, Assistant Chief of Parker County Emergency Services District 1, who presented the award during the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet Saturday, March 28, Terrell’s leadership skills were quickly recognized by others at the fire station.

“He became certified as an Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) in May 2014 and is cur-

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rently taking classes in an online fire academy,” Ellis said.

“He’s working toward his basic firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.”

Terrell went to school at Azle before graduating from Jacksboro High School.

He is married, and he and his wife have two daughters.

“I was really surprised and excited to learn I was chosen for this award,” Terrell said.

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Part of Darlene Pennington’s (right) Springtown Independent School District secretary duties to the board of trustees include swearing in elected board members like Amy Walker (left) and Jody Lowery. Pennington is also the administrative assistant to the superintendent.

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Award goes to Pennington n AWARD, FROM PAGE 15.

has been married to her husband Lee for 38 years and they have two sons, Nic and Chase.

After spending 17 years in the banking industry, Pennington made the transition to the Springtown Independent School District and never looked back.

She is now in her 22nd year as the administrative assistant to the superintendent and the secretary to the board of trustees.

In addition to the many jobs she does for the school district and the many awards she has received throughout the years, Pennington has volunteered her time to organizations such as Springtown Shares and Cares, the Springtown PTA, Project Celebration, and the Springtown Athletics Booster Club.

She is also a member and Bible school teacher at the Springtown Church of Christ.

“Now Darlene doesn’t understand why she is getting this award,” Garcia said. “But we often use the term ‘national treasure’ to describe someone that we honor and is really dear to us – Darlene is our Springtown treasure.”

In essence, Darlene is exactly the type of person for whom this award was intended.

Pennington – in her usual unassuming way – focused on the memory of the award’s namesake as she took the podium.

“I just want to thank the Chamber for honoring Judy’s memory through this award every year,” she said. “I loved Judy. She had

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Ambassador of the Year

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Azle Dental Care

Dr. Brooke Porter (left front) and her entire team at Azle Dental Care is happy to welcome all new and returning patients to visit them at their office at 912 Boyd Road in Azle. Call them today at 817-444-1763 or check out their web site at Smilegreat.com – now linked to Facebook and Twitter.

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An active Chamber member, he sponsors many events and is present at ribbon cuttings, luncheons, and other Chamber functions. Chamber Director Amy Walker described May as a go-getter, saying, “It is exciting to see young adults, like Blake, building successful businesses in Springtown and doing everything they can to promote our community and to make it an even better place to live.”

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Girl Friday Stone’s versatility a boon to the Springtown Police Department

BY NATALIE GENTRY Dedication, determination, and drive are characteristics necessary for anyone in law enforcement.

This year’s Springtown Chamber of Commerce Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Laura Stone possesses these traits in

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she was promoted to the chief’s administrative assistant.

“Even now she is quick and willing to fill in if the station is shorthanded,” Crowdis said.

“She’s pretty much my girl Friday.”

Stone organized the National Night Out event and heads

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“Laura is pro-active,” Chief of Police Ed Crowdis said. “If she sees something that needs to be done or fixed, she’ll jump right in and start doing it.”

“Even if it’s not part of her job she’ll say ‘well I’ve got time and it needs to be done,’” he continued.

Hired in 2007, Stone has been with the Springtown Police Department almost seven years.

She began her work as a dispatcher and has covered all three shifts.

Then, a little over a year ago,

up the Tickets for Toys campaign each year,” he continued.

“Anything I need, she gets it done.”

Stone married her husband Curtis back in 2010 and the couple has one child, 3-year-old Maelynn.

When asked about her response about being selected for the award Stone said, “First, I love my co-workers!

“When I found out I had received the award it made me feel really good,” she continued.

“It’s nice to know all my hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.”

Laura Stone, left, was named this year’s Enforcement Officer of the Year and received the honor from Chamber Director Amy Walker and SPD Chief Ed Crowdis.

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Baumann lauded for community contributions 2014: Man of the Year 2015: Member of the Year

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Hilltop Family Church

At Hilltop Family Church you'll find 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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The Lube Center

The Lube Center, 324 Highway 199 East, is where “customer service makes a difference.” The pros at the Lube Center in Springtown can get you in and out quickly with their 10-minute oil change. They also offer state inspections and fuel injection and tranmission service. Every tenth oil change is free and all oil brands are available. Call the Lube Center at 817-523-3151 and make an appointment – you’ll be glad you did.

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Proudly Serving The Springtown Area Since 1977

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Ambadassors Thanked

The hard work of the Chamber Ambasadors got a shoutout at the banquet – from Director Amy Walker – including (l-r) Lee Roesicke, Damon Liles, Carolyn Rocha, and Mary Harms.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Layne’s Automotive MACHINE SHOP

123 Hwy. 199 E. Springtown tX., 76082

817-220-5370 Quality Auto Repair

Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Sunday CLoSED

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Cliff’s Auto Service Center

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 (l-r) Eric and Cliff Bragg. At both Cliff’s, you’ll not only find they perform a slew of vehicle repairs but the shops are also U-Hall 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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Service Times: SUNDAY

Cleaners HOURS: Monday - Friday, 5 am - 7 pm Saturday, 5 am - 5 pm 817-220-2499 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown

10 AM - Sunday School · 11 AM - Morning Worship 6:30 PM - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY

7 PM - Adult Bible Study, Youth Service & Children’s Service

350 Agnes North · Springtown · 76082

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That’s Entertainment

The Springtown High School Jazz Band entertained Chamber members during the annual banquet at SHS.

Photo by Natalie Gentry

Good Eatin’ Hundreds enjoyed a meal catered by Vance Godbey’s at the Springtown High School auditorium.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

The LUBE CENTER

324 Hwy. 199 East Springtown “Our Customer Service Makes the Difference.” 817-523-3151 The Official Lube Center of the Fighting Porcupines

• 10 Minute Oil Change • State Inspection • All Brands of Oil Available • Fuel Injection Service • Transmission Service • Experienced Lube Technicians

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Oil Change FREE! Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Sunday - Closed

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