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Brookshire’s tabbed as Springtown’s top business by mark k. campbell The big day was long in coming, but when it arrived on Jan. 15, the town turned out.

The remodel of Springtown’s lone grocery store, Brookshire’s, came with much fanfare.

The store, managed by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year Mark Baumann, was named the Chamber’s Business of the Year March 1 at the annual banquet.

The remodel took a while, said the 2013 Business of the Year winner, Robin Frantom of Shinola’s.

As the store’s interior and its contents were rejiggered, she joked about having to search for the milk. Then, when she came back a few days later, she had to search again.

When the doors were thrown open for Brookshire’s remodel,

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local folks lined up for a shot at...milk.

The first 100 people in line who purchased $25 or more in store brand items received free milk for a year.

One man arrived at 1 a.m. to take the new-look Brookshire’s up on its offer.

Also arriving at the shiny new facility were top brass from the Brookshire’s organization, including chairman Brad Brookshire and president/CEO Rick Rayford.

Both lauded the store expansion and its employees from Baumann down.

During the ceremony, Brookshire’s displayed its commitment to Springtown by awarding a trio of $1,000 checks to local charities.

Changes to the store were substantial.

The pharmacy was moved, a

The newly-remodeled brookshire’s was named the 2014 business of the year by the Springtown chamber of commerce at its annual banquet march 1. Photo by Mark K. Campbell sushi bar installed, the bakery were substantially upgraded. shire’s’ generosity by named the was relocated and expanded, The Chamber lauded the effort store the 2014 Business of the and the deli and produce section of the store remodel and Brook- Year.

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First National Bank of Weatherford.............................15 Garrett’s Springtown Drug..........................................11 GIEB Veterinary Clinic.................................................17 Highland Furniture .....................................................12 Hilltop Family Church .................................................14 Hopwood’s Tax Service ................................................4 Howell’s Western Cafe ...............................................17 James Wood Neighborhood Autos - Springtown .........26 K-D L Feed & Supply..................................................20 Larry Don Murphy, DDS Family Dentistry....................13 Larry’s Carpet ............................................................24 M&D Tire & Auto ........................................................11 Moss Rehabilitation Center ........................................23 Motley’s Automotive...................................................10 NorthWest Rentals .....................................................22 Craig Peacock County Commissioner .........................23 Pinnacle Bank ............................................................24 Pro-Max Powersports ................................................11 Rancho Nuevo Carneceria Y Taqueria.........................20 RCI Electrical Services .................................................7 Shinola’s Texas Cafe ..................................................10

Springtown Family Dental ..........................................20 Springtown Family Health Center ...............................27 State Farm Bank Amy Kapland .....................................6 Still Waters Retreat Center of Texas............................19 Sutton Printing Co. .......................................................4 Tangled Salon ..............................................................9 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital - Azle.............28 The GEM ....................................................................12 The Lube Center ..........................................................2 The National Bank of Texas..........................................5 The Orchard...............................................................16 T-N-T Hair Designs ....................................................22 Tom Samples Pest Control .........................................25 Tri-County Electric Cooperative ....................................4 Walnut Creek SUD .....................................................19 Weichert Realtors - Team Realty ................................23 Azle Western Wear .......................................................9 West Side Storage .....................................................12 Winstead Paint & Body ...............................................20 Woody Creek Bar-B-Q..................................................6

Rowe just wants to help others Springtown Volunteer Firefighter of the Year seeks triple certification by carla noah stutsman Dustin Rowe, at the age of 20, says he’s been raised to help people.

He’s demonstrated that desire so strongly he was named Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for Springtown during an awards

banquet hosted by the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday, March 1.

Rowe even got a kiss from Parker County Emergency Services District 1 Chief Eric Vinson – which drew a big laugh from the crowd in attendance –

in addition to a plaque commemorating the accomplishment.

A lifelong Springtown resident, Rowe says from the time his dad asked if he wanted to

be a Boy Scout, he’s known his mission in life is to help people and to help his community.

As soon as he graduated from Springtown High School in

2012, he applied to volunteer with the Springtown Volunteer Fire Department.

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Education foundation named town’s top organization The Chamber of Commerce’s youth and education since 1992. scholarships to graduating SHS choice for Organization of the The Springtown Educational seniors for over two decades.

Year has aided Springtown Foundation has been giving Representatives of SEF received their honor from Laurie Moseley, a member of the 2013 Organization of the Year, Springtown Legends Museum.

Winning was a “surprise,” SEF President Tootie Hall said. “It was awesome. We’ve been around for 24 years and we never thought about being honored like that.”

While the group – Springtown Educational Foundation President Tootie Hall accepts the award when SEF was named the Organization of the Year.

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comprised of community and ISD members – will continue to help Springtown students advance their educations, Hall said she has some expansion plans for the organization.

Last year, SHS students received $41,350 in scholarships that can range from $2,500 to $250. Hall wants to see SEF give even more.

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The biggest fundraiser for the group is the annual golf tournament at Azle’s Cross Timbers Golf Course. This year, the tourney is Thursday, June 12 and will be conducted in memory of Jerry Hall, a former board member and longtime Azle coach.

Thanks to the tournament being underwritten, all proceeds will go to the SEF. SEF also receives funds from different sources.

Heritage scholarships honor specific people and so do unique memorial funds that are re-

ceived. Former SEF president and current board member Andrea Hungerford said the organization sometimes acts as the “flow through” for those kinds of monies.

Members of the ISD are major contributors. A monthly payroll deduction by employees helps raise the fund’s tally.

Hall hopes to install “a few more initiatives.”

She said more heritage scholarships might be partnered with scholarships honoring prominent citizens or businesses who still live in the area. “We could recognize those who have been

outstanding members of our community and excellent educators,” she said.

Another aspect of SEF Hall is investigating, she said, is directing funds toward vocational students.

A partnership with Weatherford College is also a possibility, Hall said.

Not all funds are specifically

earmarked for scholarships but most are. Hall said, “We also give teacher grants. If a teacher decides there’s a project they want to do, they turn in information on it and we will fund it if we can.”

For the 2012-13 school year, first-year teachers were awarded $3,000.

The SEF will continue to

strive to “facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence, and expand community involvement from individuals, business, and civic organizations.”

That’s why the Chamber recognized the substantial historical efforts of the SEF by giving it the Organization of the Year award.

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On the shoulders of giants Beckworth cites mutual support for nomination as Educator of the Year

By Natalie GeNtry Teaching is one of the most complex jobs today.

It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, enthusiasm, a caring attitude, a love of learning, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of the students.

This year’s Educator of the Year has all of these characteristics in abundance.

Mary has been with Springtown I.S.D. for 23 years, and is currently the Gifted and Talented and Dyslexia instructor

at Reno Elementary, “Mary has been an amazing teacher for both students and staff,” said presenter and 2013 Educator of the year, Donna Rutherford. “She is passionate about education for all – herself, her students, and her colleagues.

The nomination form for the award describes her dedication to the district.

“Mary works no matter how she feels,” it said. “She is very educated in what is expected of each child at every level, and

works with them in whatever style they need in order to ensure they are successful.”

“Mary has constantly shown that she wants to be in the front lines for children’s education,” it continued. “She puts this district and our need above her own on a daily basis.”

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Scheiderich is La Junta Firefighter of the Year Second generation in the fire service is working on a third by carla noah stutsman Robert Scheiderich comes from a medically oriented family: his father retired a captain after 30 years in the fire service, his mother is a nurse, and his two brothers are Navy corpsmen.

It’s no wonder he’s proud to be a second generation firefighter.

He’s happy volunteering at the La Junta Volunteer Fire Department and working compensated volunteer shifts with Parker County Emergency Services District 1, but he’s also working toward a career in the fire service.

Scheiderich recently finished his EMT courses and is currently enrolled and taking firefighting courses.

When those are finished, he’ll endeavor to complete the paraFollowing PcEsD1 chief Eric Vinson’s lead, lJVFD chief tony scarlato plants a kiss on the head of robert scheiderich, the department’s Firefighter of the year, during the chamber awards banquet.

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LJVFD Chief Tony Scarlato says he believes Scheiderich’s work ethic is the reason he was voted La Junta Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.

“Like most volunteer firefighters, Robert wants to outwork all the others,” Scarlato said. “But he’s also done a lot of his education on his own through Training Division, an online provider that’s known for being very tough.”

Although Scheiderich has only been at the LJVFD a little

more than a year, Scarlato promoted him to lieutenant about four months ago largely due to his hard work.

“We just couldn’t ask for a better volunteer,” Scarlato said. “He puts in at least 40 hours a month at the station, not counting calls.

His call volume last month was 53 percent out of more than 70 calls, and that doesn’t count calls he works that happen on the paid shifts.”

Scheiderich says that if his wife will allow it, he’ll bring up their son to become a third generation firefighter.

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Baumann earns Man of the Year award Mark Baumann had a big night at the annual Chamber banquet.

As manager of Brookshire’s, he and staff members collected the Business of the Year award.

Baumann also was named the Man of the Year.

In announcing the honor, 2013 honoree Mike Kelley, Springtown ISD superintendent, lauded Baumann, saying the new Man of the Year was focused on making Springtown a better place.

Brookshire’s donates to a variety of causes annually in Springtown and Baumann oversees all that charity.

He was quick to say that he is not alone in Brookshire’s’ success.

“As everyone knows, no person stands alone. I am a reflection of our team at Brookshire’s,” he said. “And I’m only a reflection of the Chamber team.”

Kelley praised Baumann’s ability to keep the busy store – the town’s only major grocery – humming along despite the substantial chaos caused by the extensive store remodeling that took months.

Customers were directed and redirected as necessary to find items as the rebuilding took place, Kelley said, and Baumann constantly was crucial in seeing that the Brookshire’s customer base remained the highest priority.

At the remodeling opening, high ranking executives, including the organization’s CEO, lauded Baumann’s talent.

In turn, Baumann is always quick to say that his staff, from top to bottom, makes him look good.

Kelley said, “The way he manages the store is the way he performs as a chamber member – all the way.”

Kelley lauded Baumann’s handling of employees and the family atmosphere. “He takes care of his employees like he’s their dad.”

The superintendent also praised Baumann for employing so many school kids and teaching the youngsters the importance of job responsibility.

“He understands that they may have band practice early in the morning or athletic practice after school, but, at the

end of the day he has to run a business so he is teaching those kids about responsibility,” Kelley said.

“The chamber has a tremendous amount of respect, admiration, and appreciation” for

Then the Man of the Year – a sive action and generosity – reBaumann, Kelley said.

And Baumann reciprocates. man of few words but exten- turned to his seat.

“They are great people and everyone tries to surround themselves with great people, the best they can,” said Baumann.

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Loughrey recognized for continued contributions to the community at large

By Natalie GeNtry Each year ballots are sent out to members of the chamber in order for them to nominate someone who is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and Springtown in many aspects; they are looking for the Chamber Member of the Year.

This year the members collectively chose Tom Loughrey, owner of Taco Casa, as the recipient of this award.

As Dr. Robert Moss described Loughrey the picture of someone who has been an essential part of numerous projects that have made the community a better place to live formed.

“Tom is a huge asset to the community and the chamber at large,” Moss said. “He sponsors many events throughout the year including the Wild West Festival, the Bonus Bucks, and Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon.”

Loughrey is someone who displays a passion for the people, the community, and the wellbeing of Springtown through his continuous contributions.

“Anytime he hears of someone in need, he asks ‘what can I do?’,” Moss said. “He goes

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above and beyond the call of duty, so to speak.”

City Administrator, Mark Krey agrees.

“Tom Loughrey is an outstanding corporate and private citizen who has a long history of supporting the citizens and City of Springtown,” Krey said.

“Youth athletics, high school band and athletics, and all kinds of charity events have benefitted from Tom’s generosity.”

Krey noted that one feature that stands out about Loughrey is how quickly he steps up to the plate to help.

“When the Tabernacle Committee approached him about the Tabernacle Wednesday fundraiser, he immediately said yes and then upped the ante by offering the cash match challenge grant of $4,000,” Krey said. “Tom’s actions in doing this inspired other local restaurant owners to want to do the same.”

This is just one example that reflects Loughrey’s character and commitment to the community. “[Tom] gives tirelessly with a true servant’s heart and never asks for anything in return or asks for recognition,” said Moss.

Loughrey insisted that it is a team effort that has made Taco Casa the business it is today.

“If it wasn’t for the management we have in place, we couldn’t be this successful and pass that back to our community,” he said. “I have to thank my general manager Donnaline Stevenson and store manager, Peggy Rios for their work and dedication.”

But the most important part of this equation, according to Loughrey, is the community.

“In 2002 I, my wife, and my family bought this store and the one in Willow Park at the same time,” he said. “I never thought

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Jack of all trades Harrell’s versatility and work-ethic lauded

By Natalie GeNtry By its very nature the Public Works Employee of the Year award honors the often unsung heroes of our society—the professionals who serve the public good every day with a quiet dedication.

Springtown City Administrator, Mark Krey, described Phillip Harrell in similar terms.

“Shortly after I became City Administrator we began to build the [yearly] budget and I noticed that one of the expenses we had was due to the fact we didn’t have anybody in-house that could do a variety of tasks like change the oil in the vehicles, repair a lawnmower, or sharpen a lawn mower blade,” Krey said.

The answer to this problem was to create a maintenance department.

While this decision was originally done simply to save the city money it brought the versatile Phillip Harrell on board.

“Phillip is a mechanic, a welder, and a metal smith,” Krey said.

“He does a bit of everything.”

With over 60 acres that the city mows all summer every year, maintenance of the lawnmowers isn’t a small task.

In addition Harrell build the city’s guardrails.

In other words there are many different areas where Phillip’s talent and skills are an asset.

It’s not just his versatility that makes Harrell an asset to the city.

“Everything Phillip does, he does to the utmost of his ability.”

Krey said. “and he is a team player.”

Both of those traits are crucial to make sure everything that needs to get done does, indeed, get done.

Whether it’s maintaining pumps during a water main break or simply retrieving a item from the shop Krey said Harrell is willing to do the job.

“For all of those reasons and more Phillip Harrell is Public Works Employee of the year.” Krey said.

But Harrell wouldn’t accept all of the recognition.

“I would like to thank all the men I work with, because without them we couldn’t get done what needs to be done.” Harrell said once he accepted the award. “A lot of the work I do takes much more than just myself.”

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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 Educational Foundation and Texas Health Azle boards.

There are a couple of new faces at the bank, including teller Baylee Davis and Vice President/Lending Officer Jessica Corley.

Corley, who came on board in October, is actually an Azle native and a 1996 Azle High School graduate. She, husband Justin and 7-year-old daughter Abby moved back to Azle in July, having lived and worked in Fort Worth for 18 years.

“I love it here!” Corley said emphatically. “It was a real transition because I’ve been heavily involved in banking as well as

the Rotary Club and the Chamber in Fort Worth, but the people here have been so friendly and welcoming – they’ve really made it so much easier.”

She says she loves being back 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.”

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Hometown Hero Award honors Frantom’s dedication to Springtown

By Natalie GeNtry The Hometown Heroes award was created to recognize people in the Springtown who have made a significant impact on the community: a statement that can be easily and appropriately applied to the 2014 recipient, Tommy Frantom.

“This year we recognize a person we lost too soon,” Amy Walker, director of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce, said as she presented the award.

Frantom died on May 30, 2013, but the memory of his outgoing personality remains.

“Every time I went to Shino-

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la’s, Tommy would stop by our table and ask about the kids and ask how we were doing,” Walker continued. “He always took a moment to get to know and to catch up with his customers.”

Stories of Frantom’s devotion to his wife and family, his disposition toward practical jokes, and his dedication to his staff abound in Springtown.

“Tommy treated everyone he knew like family,” Robin Frantom, Tommy’s widow said.

In a letter written especially for the banquet, Linda Treloar, a long-time employee recounted Frantom’s enthusiasm for life.

“I don’t think Tommy would

ever dream he would be honored for doing something he loved to do so much,” Treloar said.

Treloar said that some people might think that Frantom may have been hard to work for, but he always made sure his employees knew he and Robin were there if an employee needed them.

“He treated all of us like family and in a way we were a family.” Treloar said.

While Shinola’s was the second restaurant Frantom and Robin opened, it was the Springtown site they chose to keep when juggling the two business became too much.

That was when they made Springtown their home.

“At first, I’ll admit, it was difficult for me to leave the other restaurant in 2008. Robin said.

“But not for Tommy – he fell in love with Springtown before we even opened Shinola’s.”

“Tommy loved doing things for this community and when he met someone they instantly became his friend” Robin said.

“He never forgot a name or a face.

Frantom was known to help out with many organizations in the community and would give food to those in need when ever he heard of a need.

“If there was a need of any

kind and there was any way that he could help he would be there,” Robin said. “He had a heart of gold and a personality that your couldn’t help but fall in love with.”

This fallen hometown hero may be gone, but he won’t be forgotten.

“We miss him everyday at Shinola’s, but his presence is always with us,” Robin said.

“There aren’t enough words to say how proud my family and I are for Tommy to be honored with this award.”

She continued, “Tommy’s always been a hero to us, but for the community to honor him in this way is priceless.”

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‘Law enforcement is my heart’ Rhodes respected for dedication to officers

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by carla noah stutsman It takes a certain kind of mettle to be a police communications officer – broad knowledge about law enforcement, patience, computer skills, a level head under pressure, and an ability to remain calm under any circumstances.

Sheri Rhodes has all that and more.

Rhodes, who was selected as the Springtown Police Department’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, is a 12-year veteran detective with the Fort Worth Police Department.

She left FWPD to be a stay-at-home mom, something she enjoyed immensely. She and her family moved to Springtown in 2006, but when the drought of 2011 forced the price of a bay of hay from $8 to $30, Rhodes said she had to go back to work.

And it appears the Springtown Police Department is only too happy about that.

She works the evening shift and wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I love evenings – it’s fast-paced and has the most activity,” Rhodes says. “And the officers on evening shift are ‘the bestest.’”

“I feel I’m too old to work the streets again, so this is the next best thing,” she laughed. “I guess I live vicariously through the officers, but law enforcement has always been my heart, and I get to work with some of the best officers around.”

One of those is Sgt. Shawn Owens, whom Rhodes says is one of the finest men she knows.

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National Bank of Texas all about Azle n NATIONAL, FROM PAGE 14A

“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.

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By NATALie GeNTry James Wood has been in the car business since 1963.

He opened his first new-car dealership 35 years ago.

He has been selling pre-owned cars for approximately 20 years.

And he opened the Azle branch six years ago.

This year, the Azle location celebrated the grand opening of a new office building and lot.

“We are very proud to have a store in Azle,” Wood said. “And we’re so happy our new building will finally be an addition the city can be proud of too.”

The Azle branch – like all Neighborhood Autos pre-owned car locations – focuses on financing vehicles for all credit types.

They offer a variety of payment options, but many customers take advantage of their in-house financing.

“We help people with mistakes on their credit find a nice vehicle.”

Wood said.

With eight locations throughout the region, Neighborhood Autos has a larger selection of vehicles than what may be sitting on the local lot.

And all vehicles have been put through a 75-point inspection by certified mechanics.

Three longtime Chamber board of director members were recognized at the annual “We have a shop whose only purpose is to process these used cars banquet: Mary Harms, Dr. Larry Murphy, and Dr. James Gieb. All have served for de- and make sure they are in excellent condition before we put them on cades behind the scenes to make the Chamber and Springtown better. Harms received the lot,” Wood explained. “I’ve been in this area most of my life and a tiara, Murphy a commemorative trash can, and Gieb an official Wizard of Oz-like document, each reflections of the trio’s work.

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Rhodes respected for dedication to officers n RHODES, FROM PAGE 16

Ironically, Springtown City Manager Mark Krey was Rhodes’ lieutenant for a time when both worked at FWPD – and she counts him among the great people she gets to work with.

Police Chief Ed Crowdis noted that Rhodes came to the department in October 2011 and needed little training because of her experience as an officer.

“She’s a team player who is always willing to come in and

cover for others when we need seriously. You can just tell she tant to note Rhodes is well-liked her. She’s very dependable and strives to be excellent at all she by the people on her shift for the way she does her job. is always early for her shift,” does.”

Crowdis said it’s also imporAsked how she feels about Crowdis said. “Last year, she assisted Laura Stone with Tickets for Toys, as well.”

He said Rhodes is especially talented when it comes to customer service.

“She has the skills to calm people and get the information we need or direct them where they need to go,” Crowdis said.

“She’s an excellent dispatcher who takes officer safety very

being selected for the award, Rhodes said she is honored to be recognized for her hard work and integrity.

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(l-r) Jeremie Williams, porter; Wayne Wallenhurst, manager; Edita Gallegos, office manager; and Philip Rice, salesman stand in front of the new Neighborhood Autos The pros at The Lube Center are focused on making sure their clients are satisfied. In building at 417 Northwest Parkway in Azle.

Photo by Stephanie Cravotta fact, their motto is “Our customer service makes the difference.” And those customers keep coming back; in fact, every tenth visit by a patron earns that vehicle owner a free oil change. If you need more than their 10-minute oil change, The Lube Center at 324 Highway 199 East also offers fuel injection and transmission services. Come by Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. To 6 p.m. or Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lube Center ac cepts all major credit cards. Call them at 817-523-3151 and see what customer service really can be like.

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Woman of the Year Claffey’s excited for what Springtown is and what it can be by carla noah stutsman Barb Claffey really doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.

Named the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of the Year, Claffey exudes an endearing mixture of enthusiasm, grace, and humility that leaves no doubt why she was chosen for the award.

Claffey and her husband, Paul, will celebrate 48 years of marriage in June – something she calls a miracle in a time when so many marriages don’t last nearly as long.

The Claffeys moved from their native Wisconsin to Texas in the early 1980s with their three children, who ranged in age from 8 to 16 at the time.

“It was hard on the two oldest ones, but we had to move if we wanted to continue eating,” Claffey said ruefully.

Paul was a stone mason by trade, and a good one. Barb had been a real estate agent. But interest rates were at 18 percent and building had stopped in Wisconsin, so the couple packed up their family and moved to Euless.

Work was plentiful in Texas, for both of them. After a few years, Paul realized most of his work centered around swimming pools, so he began Claffey Pools, which was an instant success.

But success comes with a price, and while Paul singlehandedly sold more than 100 pools in his first year alone, he was becoming exhausted.

“He reached a point when he said he just had to find a place in the country where we could get away from it all,” his wife said.

Surprising, since Claffey was a successful real estate agent, it was not her who led Paul northwest of Springtown – clear up in Wise County – to a 10-acre tract of land.

“He did it all himself. He is a veteran, and by that time, we had lived in Texas more than five years, so he was a qualified Texas Vet,” Claffey said. “He got information on their foreclosed land sales and drove all over looking at property before he bid on this place and got it.”

In the years since, that 10 acres has grown as neighbors have put their property up for sale, and

the Claffeys now own 100 acres off Agnes Road North.

As she tells her story, Claffey insists that only God gets credit for any of it – from the marriage, to the move south, the successful businesses to the choice of land.

Eleven years ago, Paul was tired, and the couple’s children wanted to buy the pool business. So Barb and Paul sold it to them, but a couple of months later, Paul had a heart attack and

underwent triple bypass surgery.

He’s had two heart attacks since the first.

It was time for him to get some rest.

In the early years, the Claffeys spent their weekends in Agnes, but not long after Paul’s bypass surgery, the cabin Paul had built there became their home.

“For years, we had talked about one day building a place where friends could come and enjoy what we felt was such a special place to get away from the hectic city life,” Claffey said.

“Once we built a bridge across the ravine that separates the two parcels of land we own, those plans began to grow.”

The Claffeys now dreamed of a place where people could come and sit beside still waters and hear from God. And so, Still Waters Retreat Center was birthed.

The pond was enlarged and stocked, the cabin was built and in 2011 the pavilion was finished and gazebo added.

The land was dedicated as Still Water Retreat Center Texas and the Center’s first wedding was held in November 2011.

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Claffey’s excited for Springtown

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employees to keep the work going at Still Waters Retreat.

And with construction in progress on a pool and the retreat’s third cabin, Barb set out to do something she’s always wanted to do but never had time.

“Now I want to be involved in Springtown, to be a real part of this community,” she said. “I’ve even been elected to the Chamber board – what a great group of people! – and I’m attending Leadership Northwest.”

Ironically, Claffey had wanted to attend Leadership Northwest since her days as a Realtor in the Mid-Cities, but her schedule would never allow it until now.

If you want to hear some genuine passion, stop Barb the next time you run into her and bring up the subject of a career and technology center for Springtown schools.

A tour of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD’s Hollenstein Career and Technology Center with Leadership Northwest, as well as the recent passage of a $20 million bond package in the Azle ISD for a similar career and technology center has Claffey fired up.

“If you want to grow a community right, you start with the kids,” Claffey said. “Those kids (in Saginaw) are graduating high school as licensed cosmetologists, welders – they even have robotics and what those robots can do is amazing!”

It’s something that could just as easily happen in Springtown, she says.

Claffey is full of ideas and a driving passion – something else she gives God credit for – not just to complete Still Waters, but to do whatever she can to make the Springtown community an even better place than it already is.

“Springtown is just a special place – its history, its friendliness, but especially its people – they’re all just so special,” she added.

“Why did God plop me here? I don’t know,” Claffey said. “But He’s given us the opportunity to give people something they can’t get anywhere else. We want to make this a special place to be, where God is present – where you can feel Him. “I hope we can just plant a seed and that it will grow. We want this to be a place where people can just be still...”

As for being named Woman of the Year, Barb Claffey is both honored and humbled.

She says it’s all due to God’s favor.

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By Natalie GeNtry Marcia Garcia doesn’t claim to be a philanthropist and she doesn’t claim to be generous with her time.

In fact, she said she doesn’t know how her name came up regarding this award.

“I volunteer because I’m selfish,” she said as she accepted the award.

But the facts are stacked against her in this respect.

The 2014 Judy Smerud Spirit of Springtown award winner has an enormous list of volunteer activities that prove she is anything but selfish.

She has served six years on boards of various PTAs; two years on the board of the Springtown High School athletics booster club; one year on the Project Celebration committee; six years as the director of the Porcupine Stadium spirit shop; seven years as the treasurer of the Springtown Education Foundation; and was named the Texas State Board of Education’s Hero for Children in 2010.

The list of her commitments goes on and on.

During his presentation of the award, last year’s Spirit of Springtown recipient, Pastor John Conway of the Hilltop Family Church, explained that the award is for someone who exemplifies a sense of community pride through involvement and sponsorship of community projects.

“People like Marcia don’t do it for the recognition, they just like to serve people,” Conway said. “You’ve got the right heart and the right spirit – you deserve this award.”

Garcia laughs off the idea that the volunteering is hard work.

“I started with PTA and then I could walk into the school and the kids would be so excited,” she said. “It was like being a rock star.

“I brought joy to the kids and I didn’t have to give them homework,” Garcia continued.

“It felt really good. “ For Garcia the act of volunteering became an adventure.

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group after another,” she said.

“I got to make set designs for plays and turn cafeterias into rodeos.

“It was fun and I had a blast.”

Garcia said.

She said it wasn’t like working at all.

“I learned how to do fundraising and work in the POJO store; it was like running your own little business without all the expenses,” Garcia said.

“With none of the profit either mind you.

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it and that’s what counts,” she continued.

And in that statement she reveals a generous heart.

“I don’t know how people can say they don’t have time to volunteer,” Garcia said. “How can someone not have time for such fun? “How can they not have time to bring so much joy?” she asked.

Through her actions Garcia proves that although volunteering consists of giving time and effort the rewards are numerous.

“I made a lifetime of friends doing this and I became part of Springtown,” she said. “There is no financial benefit, but the gift of belonging to such a great close-knit community is priceless.

“So,” she continued, “as I Marcia Garcia accepts the 2014 Judy Smerud Spirit of said, I volunteer because I’m Springtown award from last year’s recipient Pastor John Conway.

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– and began his first shift immediately – on July 4, 2012.

The only thing that’s prevented Rowe from attending the fire, EMS and police academies is something that’s just not under his control – his age.

He’ll reach the required age of 21 soon and is already in the application process to attend those academies at Weatherford College.

He hopes to attain certification in all three areas – something called a “triple cert” – while he’s still 22.

Springtown FVD Chief Ben Overholt said Rowe is “a class act.”

He explained that while there are a couple of requirements volunteers must meet in order

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to be eligible for the Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award, most of his volunteers were, in fact, eligible.

Since the award is voted on by the membership, it’s a true honor for any firefighter to receive, because it means the majority of one’s peers think he or she deserves the award.

“I think anyone who’s willing to get up at 3 a.m. and do what we do for free is deserving,” Overholt said. “But Dustin does that and more.

He easily meets the required 80 hours per month – not counting calls – and sometimes pushes 150-200 hours a month in the station.”

Rowe said he was told he needed to be at the Chamber banquet because his father was receiving an award.

“I was shocked,” to receive the award, he said. “I was really surprised.”

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