2015 Wild West

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Welcome to Wild West 31, ya’ll!

EVENT SPONSORS

The popular Wild West Festival rides on – 2015 marks the event’s 31st year.

You can expect the usual crowd pleasers as well as a few surprises.

Look for the popular gathering of gunfighters and their thrilling – and very loud – face off. The good guys battle the bad guys in front of the Tabernacle on the Square.

Watch for the famed Wheel-

ie-ing Elvi – fake Elvis Presley wannabes – as they zip along in the parade on mini-motorcycles.

Children have a ball at the WWF; they have a slew of play options.

And expect the usual exceptional array of arts, crafts, and food.

Last year was the first for the Wild West Whiskers beard contest. It’s back and with new categories – including one for

kids!

Two festival mainstays remain popular.

The classic car show brings some incredible vehicles from bygones eras, all competing for more than 30 plaques. The competition sets up just beyond the Square, in the Municipal Court Annex parking lot.

Then there’s the barbecue cook-off.

With $2,000 up for grabs,

brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken, and even beans chefs are battling for some dough and bragging rights.

Follow your nose into Springtown Park where the cooks will get busy.

Look around our Springtown.

You’ll see a traditional Texas small town with a strong business district, super schools – Springtown is the only school

in the Lone Star State with a Porcupine as a mascot – and friendly faces everywhere.

So, take this guide along to get a feel of the expansive Square and grounds where new delights await everywhere.

Inside you’ll also find maps and lists of performers and activities.

So, welcome to Springtown and the Wild West Festival ya’ll!

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EVENT SPONSOR For more than 14 years, Fidelity National Title Agency has been servicing clients. With 28 years of experience, escrow officer Rebecca McNutt and her friendly, experienced staff can assist with any real estate needs.

Call them a 817-270-0948 or stop by 224 West Main St. in Azle.

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Pastor John Conway says, “If you aren't attending a local church, why not give Hilltop Family Church a try? Church doesn't have to be dead or boring, but should be a live, vibrant, life-changing weekly experience. I hope you will find Hilltop Family Church to be just that. We are a church where the love of Jesus is not only taught but lived out. As I have said many times, "Come visit us some Sunday. If you don't like it, I wouldn't go back either!" What have you got to lose?” Conway, seated above, is shown with (l-r) church secretary Dena Martinez, youth minister Brent Coplen and associate minister/ church administrator and elder Darrell Mathis.

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Visi Title Fidelity National t Main Agency, u 224 s aWest Street in Azle, celebrates 12 years of business in Azle. With 25 years experience, escrow officer Rebecca McNutt and her staff of friendly, experienced officers are available to assist with all your real estate needs. As a title agency that does business in both the Azle and Springtown communities and across the area, they’re big supporters of Wild West Day and other worthwhile community activities. For more information, call them at 817-270-0948.

Exxon Tiger Mart , (above left) located at the intersection of Highway 199 and FM 51, is a proud sponsor of this year’s Wild West Festival. Owner Kathy Hicks provides her customers with a wide range of products from phone cards and lotto tickets to hot deli sandwiches, breakfast items and even fishing licenses. Beer and wine is also for sale. Tiger Mart is also hosting a community food drive for the Neighbor to Neighbors food pantry. Folks who donate are eligible to win a set of tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Customers can also visit Tiger Mart to enter a drawing to win another set of Taylor Swift concert tickets. For information, call 817-523-5560.

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Advertiser A Tractor Shop/ ATS Outdoors................................................................................................27 A/C & Heat by Russell ..............................................................................................................4 Agnes Baptist Church .............................................................................................................19 Airwise Heating & Air Conditioning Inc ...................................................................................17 At Home Roofing & Metal Buildings .........................................................................................9 Azle Family Dentistry ................................................................................................................2 Azle Manor .............................................................................................................................15 Azle Therapy ............................................................................................................................4 Azle Vision Source .................................................................................................................13 Azle Western Wear...................................................................................................................7 Brace Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC.............................................................................5 Burtnett Insurance Agency .....................................................................................................26 Cliff’s Auto Service Center......................................................................................................23 Comet Cleaners of Springtown...............................................................................................20 Crabtree & Associates ............................................................................................................ 11 Cross Timbers Golf Course ......................................................................................................8 Diamond B Roofing & Construction ........................................................................................22 E&E Equipment Company ........................................................................................................8 Eagle Crest Villa .....................................................................................................................13 Eagle Mountain Veterinary Clinic..............................................................................................9 Farmers - Rick Phillips Insurance Agency ................................................................................9 Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc...........................................................................................19 First Baptist Church of Springtown ...........................................................................................2 First National Bank ...................................................................................................................4 Garrett’s Springtown Drug ......................................................................................................25 George Conley, Precinct 1 County Commissioner .................................................................22 Highland Furniture ..................................................................................................................19

i ndex Hilltop Family Church .............................................................................................................21 Hopwood’s Tax Service & More..............................................................................................20 Howell’s Cafe.......................................................................................................................... 11 J&E Air Conditioning & Heating Inc ........................................................................................20 Ladybug Quilt Fabric ..............................................................................................................17 Larry Don Murphy, DDS Family Dentistry.................................................................................5 Larry’s Carpet .........................................................................................................................16 Laura’s HealthMart Pharmacy ................................................................................................27 M&D Tire & Auto ..................................................................................................................... 11 Moss Rehabilitation Center ....................................................................................................15 Pinnacle Bank.........................................................................................................................28 Rae’s Service, Inc...................................................................................................................22 Shinola’s Texas Cafe..............................................................................................................22 Springtown Family Dental.......................................................................................................20 Springtown Gas Company........................................................................................................7 Star Bank of Texas..................................................................................................................24 Sutton Printing Company........................................................................................................23 The Dog House Pet Salon ......................................................................................................19 The Lube Center.....................................................................................................................17 Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc ..........................................................................................9 Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation ...............................................................................25 Walnut Creek S.U.D ...............................................................................................................26 Weichert Realtors - Team Realty............................................................................................14 West Side Storage....................................................................................................................4 Winstead Paint & Body .............................................................................................................7 Woody Creek Bar-B-Q............................................................................................................26

Azle Manor

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Our priority is to help you find your smile.

LARRY DON MURPHY, DDS ENTISTRY D Y L I FAM

Whatever you do, work at it with your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23 Photo courtesy of the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce

Around the cross: United

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Springtown area churches come together to support the community Bringing the community together in the name of Christ – that’s the common goal of local churches from the Springtown area that come together as the Fellowship of Christian Churches.

While there has always been camaraderie and cooperation between the churches, the Fellowship aims to unite the entire community in honor of the Lord.

“We do want to unite around Christ and around the cross as a body of believers,” said Pastor Doug Harris of Agnes Baptist Church.

“We do it together, and we do it for the Lord – let’s recognize Christ, because he’s the glue that sticks us together.”

The Fellowship has once again come together to sponsor the 31st Annual Wild West Festival as a way of serving the community while making a statement about their unity in the body of Christ.

This the second year the Fellowship will be an event sponsor; they did so the previous year in honor of late Pastor

John Conway, who was passionate about unifying the local churches.

“This is a legacy he wanted to leave,” Harris said. “He would want the community to see that their churches gather together around the cross.”

The Fellowship is involved in many other community events as well, Harris said.

They host the annual school prayer event, and they work in conjunction with the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce to provide food and gifts at the annual luncheon for new teachers.

Harris said the Fellowship also gathers together monthly to eat and pray together in the heart of Springtown.

“We meet once a month and have lunch, and weather permitting, we go to the Tabernacle and pray together for our community,” Harris said.

“Our greatest desire is that we want to see not only God’s blessing on our community, but our community blessing God by the way that we live.”

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2015 Wild West Festival Schedule of Events Saturday, September 19th

tabernaCle StaGe 10:45 am - 11:00 am.........................................................................Gunfighters 11:10 am - 11:30 am...........................................................Judy ballew Conger 11:30 am - 11:50 am......................................................................... Wisper Cox 11:50 am - 12:10 pm .................................................................... taylor teague 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm .................................................. buffalo bill Cowboy band 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ..........................................................................Gunfighters 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm .................................................... buffalo bill Cowboy band 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm .............................................................................Gunfighters 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm ....................................................................Klassy Kloggers 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm ................................................................................mia miller 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm ............................beard Competition & Singer Wisper Cox

Car ShoW City hall annex parKinG lot 11:00 am- 12:15 ............................................................................entertainment

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Ward WestAir: Oldest business in town keeps up with times, serves community Springtown’s longest operating business sits right in the heart of the town square.

Ward WestAir prides itself in being deeply rooted in the history of Springtown and is a participating sponsor in the Chamber of Commerce’s Wild West Festival Saturday, Sept. 19.

The Ward family established Ward Welding in 1936 as a blacksmith and service shop for local farmers and ranchers. They added welding supplies and industrial gases as well.

Then in 1995, Dale Shaw and his son Quinn purchased Ward Welding and Supply and expanded the focus from welding and fabrication toward hard goods.

The Shaws partnered with Michael Crambes in 2012 and began to expand the business by adding concrete projects, fences, and buildings. More importantly, they were licensed with the Texas Department of Transportation which expanded the company’s industrial gas offerings.

Dale and Quinn decided to sell the business in 2013 so Crambes sought out WestAir Gases – another family-owned business – as

a partner to continue the company’s growth.

Since that time Ward WestAir has purchased two Fort Worth welding supply stores and opened a new store in Saginaw.

In just two years the company has grown six times larger and hired 11 new employees.

“Supporting Springtown in events like the Wild West Festival is why we have been blessed with growth. We buy local when we can and try to help out where we can,” said Crambes, general manager of the company. “That is what this town is all about. Our goals and success would not be good enough if they did not include the needs and development of our community.”

Ward WestAir offers a full line of products and is a distributor for major welding and industrial product lines including Lincoln, Miller, Victor, Tweco, Norton, and Sait.

They also sell an extensive line of safety products such as gloves, head gear, helmets, eye and face protection, burn resistant clothing, and hoods from brands such as Revco, Jackson, Tillman, and

Save Phace.

In addition, Ward WestAir is a full-service medical gas provider and specializes in servicing dentists, doctors, veterinarians, and surgery centers.

“We offer a wide range of guaranteed-pure gases and equipment to ensure the safe and efficient handling of all gases,” said Crambes. “Our pure medical gases, classified by the Food and Drug Administration as drugs, are produced in accordance with the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).”

No matter the production environment, Ward WestAir can provide a complete line of welding and industrial gases to meet your contained-gas needs.

Ward WestAir employees take pride in treating each customer like a guest in their home.

WestAir’s mission statement is “large enough to serve but still small enough to care.”

With the resources of WestAir, the business continues to flourish and expand new offerings to the community it serves. Crambes went on to say, “We never stop listening to the needs of the

people – understanding the needs Learn more about WestAir of the community helps us recog- Gases by visiting its website nize opportunities to grow and is www.westairgases.com or by the cornerstone of what has given calling 817-220-7291. us success here in Springtown.”

At Ward WestAir on the Springtown Square, (l-r) Philip Self, branch manager; Rudy De La Fuente, account manager; Michael Lemmons, production lead; and Michael Crambes, general manager, can take care of all your contained-gas needs. And they’ll treat you like a guest in their home while doing so.

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Brookshire’s: Groceries with friendly service EVENT and an engaging atmosphere SPONSOR

by Natalie GeNtry Brookshire’s employees are excited about the upcoming Wild West Festival benefiting the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Like always, we will have a drink station at the festival,” store manager Mark Baumann said.

But Wild West isn’t the only thing Brookshire’s supports in the Springtown community throughout the year.

There’s Spirit of Christmas; Relay For Life; numerous food drives for Neighbor To Neighbors; and countless donations of gift cards, food items, and drinks to Springtown ISD schools and events.

The Brookshire’s experience The Brookshire’s chain has put in place several programs to help shoppers save during their grocery experience.

The cornerstone plan is the YourPoints program.

Customers simply need to register their free Thank You Card, and they will begin earning one YourPoint per dollar on most purchases at participating Brookshire’s Food Stores.

In addition, Brookshire’s also offers eDeals of the week.

Customers register to receive eDeals and then just watch their inbox for a great offer each week that’s already loaded to their Thank You Card.

Then they simply put the items in their cart, use their Thank You Card at the checkout, and the sav-

ings are automatic. rade for local fire and police deAll in all they were able to “I think people want to help, The Text Club is another way partments as part of a company- contribute eight pallets of Gato- but they don’t always know for customers to receive additional wide campaign. rade to the cause. how,” Baumann said. “This was deals from Brookshire’s. an easy way for them to By registering online or texting help their community, “GROCERY” to 43101, customand I’m very thankers can get bonus Your Points and ful for the citizens of special offers.

Springtown.”

Brookshire’s also created a app Baumann went on that allows customers to make to say Springtown is a and manage shopping lists, view great town to live and YourPoints balances, load up on work in. coupons, browse recipes, and “This community recheck out weekly sales – all with ally reaches out and the their phone. helps everyone, whenThe load-to-card coupons make ever there’s a need,” he saving money easy by allowing said. “We just try to do shoppers to select coupons online our part, as well.” or through their app.

The coupons are stored on the From the carryout customer’s Thank You Card and tradition to the adautomatically redeemed at checkdition of niche offerout. ings, like sushi, the Now that’s shopping in the digistaff at brookshire’s tal age. strives to make the Brookshire’s also offers an opshopping experiportunity for shoppers to win cash ence enjoyable. for Springtown High School as Photo by Natalie Gentry well as special offers through the ongoing Extra Point competition.

By texting PORCUPINES to 43101 each day, Brookshire’s customers give SHS the chance to win $10,000 as well as earn weekly specials for themselves.

Giving back to the community Simply put, Brookshire’s aims to keep their focus on providing excellent customer service and giving back to the people and the community.

Just last month in August, the store collected donations of Gato-

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Anne Land Real Estate

WILD WEST FESTIVAL · 9 At Anne Land Real Estate, her motto is “Land is My Name and Real Estate is My Game!” The business offers onestop real estate services for the counties of Parker, Denton, Tarrant, and Wise. Little things make the biggest difference says Realtor Anne Land. Let her show you how purchasing or selling real estate can be done by a professional, “working” Realtor. Call 817-220-0633 or visitwww. anneland.com and discover how accountability, availability, and consistent follow-through can make a major difference in your real estate experience.

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Customers and community a priority at Diamond B Roofing In 2009, Springtown native Blake May established Diamond B Roofing and Construction right here in his hometown.

“I appreciate the close-knit feel of this community,” May said, adding that it’s a dynamic not often found in more metropolitan areas.

The 2004 Springtown High School graduate said he enjoys interacting with customers and that earning the approval of his clients makes the hard work

May knows that customer experience and referrals means a lot in his line of work.

Diamond B Roofing boasts a number of industry certifications; the company is a GAF-certified installer and holds membership in the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association and the National Roofing Contractors Association.

The company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and maintains $1 million in gen-

May explained. “We work closely with local insurance companies that are more than happy to help.”

Diamond B Roofing provides much more than roofing repairs, with crew members ready to tackle residential additions, remodels, porches, decks, and many other projects – they handle jobs ranging from small residential to large commercial projects.

Since the inception of the company, May has consistently spon-

sored Springtown’s annual Wild West Festival and makes a priority of supporting numerous other community events.

Driven by his desire to provide an excellent service to the community, May said he is glad to be based in Springtown.

EVENT SPONSOR

“Roofing is our business,” he said. “My team and I are motivated to deliver the best possible product of any competitor.”

Diamond B Roofing offices are located at 426 East Highway 199.

For more information, call (817) 523-4137.

Paul Crabtree 817-444-5505 Ext. 107 www.crabtreeandassociates.com CONGRATULATIONS

Diamond B Roofing & Construction Owner Blake May, a Springtown native, said he is proud to provide quality, professional construction to area residents.Photo by Natalie Gentry worthwhile.

May said he strives to be a familiar face in the area and stays involved with the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce as a means to help the community.

In fact, he was nominated as Ambassador of the Year at the 2014 chamber banquet.

eral liability insurance.

Additionally, Diamond B Roofing has licensed adjusters on staff to assist customers throughout the claims process and to ensure they get the money they deserve.

“I want the hardest thing my customers do to be picking up the phone and calling in the claim,”

M&D Tire & Auto

Springtown Chamber of Commerce for another successful Wild West!

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Wild West Booths

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See Map Page 10 Booth# Vendor ..........................................................Booth Type Booth# Vendor .......................................................... Booth Type 510 Spencer Custom Leather ....................................................Handmade Leather Items 106 Artfully Happy.......................................................Paintings, Prints, Paint on the Spot 108 Brazos Trails Cowboy Church.................... Giveaways, Bibles, Bookmarks, Magnets 511-513 Texas Blade Barn ..............................................................................................Knives 109 Kountry Kidney....................................................Crosses, Birdhouses, Wreaths, Etc. 514 Wood Art By Sandi & Don ....Hand Scrolled Wood Animals, Crosses, Silhouettes & Art 201 Texas Western Legends............................................................................ Information 602-603 Kozy Korner Kollectables ........... Men’s Western Wallets, Cell Phone Cases, Knives, 204 Parker County Democratic Party .............................................................. Information Hand Carved Animals, Hats, Kids’ Toys, Sling Shots, Ink Pens 205 Doodle Bug’s Trinkets ...................................................... Crochet Hats, Can Recycle 604 S’town Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses .................................... Bible Literature 206 Touched By Life ........................................................Mesh Wreaths, PJ’s, Party Hats 606 SHS Dance Team...................................................Raffle Fire Pit & Misc. Spirit Items 207 Springtown OES ........................................................ Raffle Tickets For Ladies Pistol 607 Western Specialities .............................. Sauces, Colognes, Sunglasses, Craft Items 208 Joplin Masonic Lodge ............................................................................... Information 608 Leather “n” Lasso ............................................. Cowboy Hats, Caps, T-Shirts, Purses 209 Eureka Masonic Lodge ............................................................................. Information 609 States of Reflection .......................................................... Mirrors in Shapes of States 210 Southern Rustic & Wear ............................................... Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Etc. 610 Secret Place Ministry Center .................................................................... Information 301 Sons of Confederate Veterans ..................................................... Information & Flags 611 Mary Kay Cosmetics ........................................................................ Mary Kay Orders 302 Pro Shack, LLC....................... ...................................Cleaning Services, Aquaponics 612 The Pink Pumpkin ............. Baby Gift Items, Decomesh Wreaths, Diaper Cakes, Etc. 305 Scrollriffic Crafts ..................Handmade Crosses, Pictures & Ornaments out of wood 613 Kriss Cross...............................................................................Jewelry & Accessories 306 Star Telegram-Christina Rogers..........................................Newspaper Subscriptions 614 Wood Art by Sandi & Don ................................................ Hand Scrolled Name Rings 307 Pritti Kitti Soap Products .......Handmade Organic Bath Soaps, Scrubs & Lotion Bars 701-702 Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream ................................................Ice Cream, Frozen Lemonade 308 Jeunesse............................................................ Skin & Nutrition Anti-Aging Products 703 Old Time Funnel Cakes ..........Funnel Cakes, Cajun Chicken on a Stick, Corn Dogs, 309 Pink Out .........................................................................................Pink Baked Goods Tater Twisters, Lemonade 310-312 Boomtown Furniture .................................. Furniture, Accessories, Flip Flops, Purses 705 Woody Creek BBQ ......................................Chopped Beef Sandwiches, Turkey Legs 402 Toys A Lot...................................................................................................... .......Toys 707 Pappy’s Kettle Corn .................................................................................. Kettle Corn 403 Noe’s Hot Sauce, LLC ..............................................................Hot Sauces, Samples 707A Hip Pop ................................................................................... Handcrafted Popsicles 404 Glamour Beads & Collections ........................................................Clothing & Jewelry 708 The Flour Garden Kitchen......... Indian Tacos, Hot Dogs, Nachos, French Fries, Chili 405 Star Horse Creations ...................................................Custom Lariat Baskets, Vases Fries, Italian & Belgian Waffles 406 Bethany Home Health ............................................................................... Information 709 Donovan Concessions ............ ...Hamburger Baskets, Footlong Corn Dogs, Chicken 407 OneSource Communications .............................................. Wireless Internet Service Strip Basket, Twisted Tators, Raspberry Tea, Lemonade 408-409 Cowtown Gifts ...............................................................................Handmade Jewelry 709A Springtown FFA............................................. Cotton Candy, Raffle Tickets, Yeti Cups 410 Amy Hayman Photography ..................................... Photography Session & Services 801 Tri-County Church of Christ ..........................................................Church Information 411 Guardians of the Children ...............................................................T-Shirts with Logo 802 Mundo & Associates .......................................................................... Citizens Survey 412 Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry ............................................................. Information 803 Still Waters Retreat ................................................................................... Information 413 Sweet Southern Style Boutique ................................. Clothing, Jewelry, Home Decor 804 Nerium ...................................................................................................... Information 413A Sweet Southern Style Boutique ................................. Clothing, Jewelry, Home Decor 805-806 Scentsy Wickless Candles ......... Warmers, Wax, Room Sprays, Buddies, Decorative 414 Artistic Works by Lu ......................................Handmade Jewelry, Earrings, Bracelets Warmers/Wax 415 Coe Creations ................................................Homecoming Mums, Wreaths, Jewelry 807 Diamond B Roofing ...................................................................... Roofing Information 416-417 That’s So Fetch ........................................... Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Etc. 808 Springtown Cornhole ................................................Custom Cornhole Boards, Bags 418 NHS Jail ....................................................................................................... Mock Jail 809 Longhorns & Lace .................................. Handmade Children’s Clothes, Pillows, Etc. 419-420 Parker County Emergency Management .....................Preparedness Info & Rehab Center 812 Sleepy Creek Products ....................... Handcrafted Silver, Leather, Sunglasses, Etc. 421 Eagle Mountain Metal Arts ....................................Metal Art From Recycled Materials 813 Angel’s Accessories ...................................................... Purses, Jewelry, Accessories 422 Sadies Signs..... ............................................................... Hand Painted Rustic Decor 814 McDonald’s ............................................................. Spinning Wheel Game for Prizes 423 Pampered Chef ................................................................... Pampered Chef Products 815 East Texas Crafters............................................................... Children’s Wooden Toys 424 Mattress Masters of Texas ............... Information, Win Free Pillows, Mattress Demos 816 H & R Block........................................................................... H & R Block Information 425 Costco Wholesale ......................................................................Costco Memberships 819 Cuteness on a Budget ...................................................Children’s Clothes and Bows 426 Sassy Imaginations .................................................................... Sassy Bow & Arrows 821-822 Kathy’s Southwest Crafts ..........................Pictures, Crosses, Toys, Solar Lights, Etc. 427 Firefly Lane ............................................Home Decor, Yard Art, Clothing, Jams, Teas 823-826 Rock Island Boutique .......................... Women’s/Kids Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Etc. 428 Zeal For Life ......................................................................................................... Zeal 827 Snap Fitness ..........................................................................................Memberships 429 RTA King Vendors .........................................Purses, Wallets, Jewelry-Western Style 828 Azle Masonic Lodge................................................................................. Gun Raffles 430 Duct Tape Magic ....................................Duct Tape Wallets, Flower Pens & Pad Sets 829 Pirata Della Strada .............................................................Men’s & Women’s Apparel 431 These Are Beads .........................................................................Bracelets, Paintings 830 Springtown Legends Museum .....................................................Books, Membership 433 Parker County Republican Party.....................................................Voter Registration 831 Parker County Young Marines ...................................Young Marine Recruiting Booth 434 Snow Wizzard ......................................................................................... Snow Cones 435 Springtown Ext. Ed. Club & Legends Museum....Baked Goods/Arts & Crafts/Information 903-904 Spinning Wheels Boutique ......................................Women’s Clothing & Accessories 908 Strawn Cakes & Bakes ............ Cake Pops, Cookies, Muffins, Gummy Candies, Etc. 436 Chamber Drinks ................................................................................................ Drinks Park Agnes Baptist Church ............................................................................... Information 437 Chamber Info/Shirts ..................................................................T-Shirts & Information Park CornerStone Community Church .............................................................. Information 438 First United Methodist Church .................................................. Soft Serve Ice Cream Park First Baptist Church ...................................................................... Free Cooler Cloths 439 Tupperware .............................................................................................. Tupperware Park Friendship Baptist .....................................................................................

Information 440 Beard Competition ................................................................... Sign Up / Registration Park Hilltop Family Church ................................................................................

Information 441 Beard Competition ................................................................... Sign Up / Registration Park Green Apple Therapy .............................................................

Giveaways and Games 502-503 Zoo Lous Gift Shop .................................... ...Plus Size Women Clothing, Handmade Park Snow Wizzard .........................................................................................

Snow Cones Sandals, Belts, Caps, Jewelry, Purses Park Casa de Crazy Photo Booth ............................................................................

Photos 505 The Luke 311 Mission Inc. ...................................................................Shotgun Raffle Tabernacle .................................................................................................... Wisper Cox, CD’s 506 Thirty-One Gifts................................................................ Bags, Purses, Wallets, Etc. Ave. A Booths 507 Springtown Sand & Gravel................................ Advertising Sand, Gravel, Rock, Etc. Upper Trinity Groundwater ............................................. Groundwater Info, Irrigation Giveaways 508 Green Mountain Energy ................................... Information On Pollution Free Energy Simply Southern Boutique .................................... Women’s Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor 509 Allstate Cory Phillips Agency ......................................................Information & Raffle

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J&E Air Conditioning

EVENT SPONSOR

Good food, good people at Taco Casa For family owned Taco Casa, having a location in Springtown revolves around family and community.

Owner Tom Loughrey said, “We think of our customers as a big family. We have so many who have been so loyal from day one.”

Historically, the Taco Casa chain is 43 years old; the Springtown Taco Casa has been here 14 years now, and Loughrey has owned it for 13 of those.

Loughrey said getting involved in the community is essential for the restaurant.

“Our focus is to support the community,” he said. “We’re very active in the schools and churches, and there are a lot of non-profits we help.”

That’s why you’ll see Taco Casa involved in the 31st Annual Wild West Festival again this year – they think of the community as family.

Taco Casa remains committed to serving the people of Springtown, where they enjoy such a loyal following.

Even local Taco Casa employees tend to stick around, Loughrey said.

“There are some employees that have been with us for 13 years,” he said. “To me, it’s about

the community as a whole, but our employees become like family, also.”

For years, locals of all ages have poured into the restaurant at 101 Highway 199 West, Suite A – at the intersection of the Jacksboro Highway and Main Street.

Springtown folks know that their Taco Casa lives by the company motto of “Real Fresh...Real Food...Real Good...”

They are present throughout the town – every visitor to Porcupine Stadium sees the company’s brilliant sign displayed, and many a sportswriter and stadium worker has enjoyed food delivered to the press box on fall Friday nights.

Choosing a menu favorite at Taco Casa is not easy.

Aside from the generous filling in every regular taco – crunchy or soft – there’s a “Super Taco” as well as a “Taco Lite,” and “Taco Casa Delights,” a crispy cinnamon treat for dessert.

Not to mention huge burritos, a salad, tostados, nachos and chiladas.

Especially popular are the famous chiliburgers and the gottahave-it, fresh brewed tea.

If you’re looking for good food served by good people – just like family – look no further than Taco Casa.

EVENT SPONSOR Whether the weather is 100 or 20 degrees outside, Springtown’s J&E Air Conditioning can make sure you are comfortable inside. With decades of experience, owner William Hughes installs and repairs all sorts of units in all kinds of homes. Plus J&E installs roof insulation. So if you need to get your home ready for seasonal onslaughts, call J&E Air Conditioning at 817-220-4506 or stop by 1825 West Highway 199.

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Higginbotham Bro.’s True Value

You can find anything you need for home repair or any other project at Springtown’s Higginbotham Brothers True Value at 440 East Highway 199. And plenty of what you need is often on sale – specials are highlighted monthly. Stop by, call 817-668-7656 or visit www.higginbothamscom; they will take care of your every need.

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Jerry Durant Auto Group: Bringing you home for 45 years When Jerry Durant became a car dealer he was only 23 years old – one of the youngest Chevrolet dealers in the nation.

Today, 45 years after Durant first began, he finds himself at the helm of a company that provides jobs for more than 400 employees.

It has grown to one of the largest auto dealerships in the Metroplex, consisting of Jerry’s Chevrolet, GMC/ Buick, Cadillac, Toyota, Scion, Hyundai, and pre-owned sales.

But Jerry Durant Auto Group is about more than just vehicles.

Jerry’s takes great pride

in community involvement, paying it forward, and giving back to area communities.

The company is once again sponsoring Springtown’s Wild West Gun Fight show on Saturday, Sept. 19, during the 31st Annual Wild West Festival.

You can find Jerry’s Auto Group in the 3000 block of Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford and Jerry Durant Toyota at 5100 Highway 377 East in Granbury, so remember to come out our way and trade your way!

Call 817-596-8088, stop by a showroom, or surf over to the web site at jerrystexas.

EVENT SPONSOR com, where you can view the entire new and pre-owned car inventories offered by the Jerry Durant Auto Group.

Come and help Jerry’s celebrate their 45th year in business anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 24 during Jerry’s Fall Festival – a great evening of fun for the entire family, and one more way Jerry’s can say thanks for “bringing you home for 45 years.”

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Eagle Crest Villa

Join the staff and residents at Eagle Crest Villa and discover what a professional retirement and assisted living community center can be.

Everyone strives to create fun times for residents.

Bands and sing-a-longs among other social events are held in safe, secure settings. Transportation is Quilt Fabric available to local medical 217 W. Main Street specialists and pets are We service all makes and models welcome, with restrictions.

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WALNUT CREEK OBSTACLE COURSE BUNGEE RUN

Bounce House

ROCK WALL GIANT SLIDE

TRAIN STATION

Outreach of Love/Theresa’s Monogramming

First Baptist Church

MECHANICAL BULL

Cornerstone Community Church

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Friendship Baptist Church Hilltop Family Church

TICKET BOOTH

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EVENT SPONSOR Larry’s Carpet has the covering for every room in your house. The showroom and warehouse at 8305 Jacksboro Highway offers carpet – rolls and remnants – ceramic tile, and wood flooring at great prices. In business since 1979, come see Nathan & Larry Vaughn.

If you can’t stop by in person, call them at 817-237-7871 or visit the web site at www.

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Congratulations Springtown Chamber of Commerce on a great Wild West Festival!

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Located just 6 miles west of Springtown 350 Agnes N. Springtown, TX 76082

Located just 6 miles west of Springtown Wednesday Night…7:00 PM Follow us on Facebook 350 Agnes N. Springtown, TX 76082 Sunday School...10 AM Morning Worship...11 AM Sunday Evening...6:30 PM Wednesday Night...7:00 PM

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OneSource Communications EVENT SPONSOR

OneSource Communications is about serving customers professionally as much as delivering quality technology like high-speed wireless Internet. Pros (l-r) Jamie Hodes, Marketing and Commercial Account Manager; David Mayorga, Client Business Manager, and Andy Slote, Executive Vice-President/General Manager are ready to serve your communications needs from their office at 4800 Keller Hicks Road in Fort Worth. Call them at 817-745-3000 or go to www.OneSourceWireless.net for more information.

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1227 Old Cottondale Road Springtown 817-220-7177 & 817-523-7177 Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Stagecoach symbolizes civilization in Wild West

The Wells Fargo stagecoach is scheduled to make its annual appearance in the Wild West Festival’s annual parade Saturday, Sept. 19.

Missy Grubis, Springtown branch manager, said she receives requests every summer inquiring if the stagecoach will ride again.

Luckily, the answer has been pretty consistent.

Grubis said she usually schedules the iconic artifact of bygone days in December each year for the following September.

While the 31st annual festival is all about fun, it undeniably also celebrates the more colorful facets of Springtown’s history including pioneers, bank robbers, cowboys, and gunfights.

The stagecoach was an integral to civilizing the wild western frontier – a symbol of getting money, mail, and passengers across the continent – and the Springtown Wells Fargo branch arranges for it to be in the parade each year.

This year is no different; the Wells Fargo EVENT stagecoach will once feature in the SPONSOR again Wild West Festival parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

The parade route will circle much of the commercial section of the town; beginning at Brookshire’s parking lot on State Highway 199.

It will roll west on the highway to the intersection with FM 51 where it will head north, past Tabernacle Square, turn right again on Second Street, and travel east to Springtown Elementary.

The Springtown branch of Wells Fargo is located at 201 South Main Street, on the southwest corner of Tabernacle Square.

Lobby hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The drive-through is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Grubis and her staff make it their mission to offer a hometown touch to your banking needs, so call 817-220-4823 for additional information.

Then find a spot to watch the parade and keep an eye out for that classic symbol of the West; the Wells Fargo stagecoach.

Stop by our booth in the Children’s Park and register for a FREE boy’s bicycle, girls bicycle, and a $100.00 gift card to Brookshires Grocery Store.

Our way of saying “Howdy Pardner!”

www.hilltop-church.com The Soul Train will pick up your children on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and Church. A free breakfast is provided each week for those who ride the Trolley.

Call to register your child to ride.

Hilltop: A Church with YOU in Mind!

Bed Babies, Nursery and Toddler care provided for all services.

Service Times: Sunday Morning Life Classes (Sunday School) 9:30-10:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am KID’S Church 10:45 am

Wednesday Evenings AWANA for children 6:00-8:00 pm Summer Months Youth 6:00-8:00 pm Adults 6:30-7:30 pm

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At Pinnacle Bank, community really does matter We are all connected by the people we know, the places we’re from, and the things we hold dear.

The staff at Pinnacle Bank Springtown knows that not only in banking but also in life, community matters. This is why Pinnacle Bank is a $1,000 Platinum sponsor for the Wild West Festival – an indication of its strong support for all things Springtown.

Janelle Summers, vice president, along with Paige Pearson, branch manager, talked about spending a few hours in September, along with the bank staff and their families, driving folks around in golf carts to and from the event.

They all look forward to it.

“It’s fun,” Summers said.

“It’s just part of living in a small town. You usually know where to go to get things done. It’s all about people helping each other.”

“It’s all about giving something back to the community,” Pearson – who was recently promoted after 15 years with the bank – added. “I’ve been

chauffeuring people around the Wild West Festival for eight years now, and love to see all the families who come out and enjoy the day. It’s always such a pleasure getting to talk with everyone.”

The bank’s support of Wild West has a lot to do with its focus on community banking – a concept fostered by the home office in Nebraska several decades ago.

Pinnacle Bancorp was founded by a Nebraska banki n g family i n 1938.

EVENT That same SPONSOR fami l y r u n s t h e organization now. Pinnacle Bancorp bought Springtown’s First Bank and several other area branches in 2008.

“I think it helps that Pinnacle Bank is still family owned and operated,” Summers said.

With the backing of a large organization, the Springtown bank can provide its customers with all the services they need – from free checking and debit cards to an array of online bank-

ing services.

And in an economy struggling to recover from recession, the bank is still handing out loans and helping folks get into new homes – or refinance mortgages. Rates are still at an all-time low.

“We have it better in this part of the country than most folks,” Pearson said. “We’ve been blessed.”

Both Pearson and Summers say they feel blessed to work with employees who actually care about the community they serve – and are willing to spend an entire Saturday chauffeuring people around in golf carts.

“Many of our people grew up in this area went to school here and know the people they serve,” Summers said. “I couldn’t do it without them.”

To see how much Pinnacle Bank values community, see the stories at whycommunitymatters.com.

To use the bank’s online services via the Internet, tap into www.pinnbanktx.com.

Pinnacle Bank is located at 726 E. Highway 199 in Springtown.

Pinnacle Bank staffers were the first in Springtown to show their support for law enforcement by Baking the Blue Friday, Sept. 5. They are: (l-r) Hayley McClure, Kathy Vasquez, Kathy Lockhart, Branch Manager Paige Pearson, Angie Shannon, Alex Arnold, Tiffany Haas, and Vice President Janelle Summers.

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A decade of great food at Woody Creek Bar-B-Q For 10 years now, folks from all around have enjoyed the superior offerings of Woody Creek Bar-BQ on the Springtown Square.

From its beginnings in the backyard of Jimmy Neeley who cooked in an old bread truck, the popularity of the restaurant has been so great that there’s a location in Fort Worth, too.

Here on the Square, Jimmy’s wife Mary and children Jimmy and Jennifer Neeley Smith carry on the tradition of Jimmy, Sr. who

died in 2007.

Woody Creek remains involved in the fabric of Springtown, from catering varsity football games to weddings and other events.

The restaurant remains popular because of the high quality food.

Both Jennifer and Mary said the ribs are exceptionally popular, and so is the famed Double Barrel, a giant baked potato stuffed with chopped barbecue as well as all the usual fixin’s. Another big seller is the Gunslinger – sliced

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Customers return again and again to Woody Creek. Jennifer said, “I tell people to just try us once. You can’t please everybody, but I tell them ‘you will be back.’”

The portions are impressive and that amplifies the store creed: “If you walk out of here hungry, it’s your fault.”

Mary said a big reason for the business’ success is her talented crew. “We have a good staff – the

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