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An Information Guide • Aledo • The Annettas • Brock • Hudson Oaks • Millsap • Peaster • Poolville • Springtown • Weatherford • Willow Park

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City Glimpses Aledo .......................................................................................... 5 The Annettas ............................................................................ 6 Brock .......................................................................................... 7 Millsap ....................................................................................... 8 Hudson Oaks ............................................................................ 9 Peaster..................................................................................... 10 Poolville ................................................................................... 10 Springtown ............................................................................... 11 Weatherford .............................................................................12 Willow Park..............................................................................14

County and Education County Government ...............................................................15 Public Safety ..........................................................................20 Aledo ISD ................................................................................ 25 Brock ISD ................................................................................ 26 Garner ISD .............................................................................. 26 Millsap ISD ............................................................................. 27 Peaster ISD ............................................................................. 27 Springtown ISD ...................................................................... 28 Poolville ISD ...........................................................................29 Weatherford ISD .....................................................................31 Private Schools ...................................................................... 37 Weatherford College ............................................................. 38 Sports ......................................................................................39

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Features Taste of Parker County......................................................... 22 Tickling the Ivories ............................................................... 34 For the Birds ...........................................................................48 Traditions: Shaw-Kemp ........................................................ 63

Lifestyle Churches ................................................................................. 42 Social Services ...................................................................... 45 Clubs & Organizations .......................................................... 47 Chambers of Commerce .......................................................51 Senior Services .......................................................................51 Quality of Life......................................................................... 54 Libraries & Museums............................................................ 59 Dining .......................................................................................60 Traditions ................................................................................ 63 Festivals & Events ................................................................. 64

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PAVING THE WAY Aledo

Aledo was established in the 1870s when the Texas & Pacific Railroad laid track to connect Fort Worth and Weatherford. West-bound trains made their first re-fueling stop in southeastern Parker County and the place became known as Parker Station.

Just a few years later, the Post Office told the station to change its name to avoid confusion with Parker County and, in honor of a railroad official’s hometown in Illinois, Aledo was selected. (Currently, Aledo, Illinois is a city of about 3,600. It is located about 35 minutes from the Quad Cities area).

Because of the ease of transporting goods, Aledo became a shipping spot for farmers, and the business community thrived.

For the past several years, the city has been working on infrastructure improvements including a new water tower, wastewater treatment facility improvements and road construction.

“Six years ago, I would have never imagined standing where we are today,” said Mayor Kit Marshall. “It’s a beautiful thing when plans you make to take care of your present also take care of future needs.” Construction of the community’s new elevated storage tank, pump station and waste water treatment plant is almost complete.

The construction required water and sewer rate increases but “everything done is a result of laying the foundation and taking care of business,” Marshall said. “We’ve made hard decisions.”

Marshall said those that serve on the council, the city’s boards and commissions and economic development corporation “put aside their personal prejudices and make decisions for the best interest of the residents they serve.”

The Aledo Economic Development Corporation developed a strategic plan in 2010, and that document has been “critical in moving forward,” Marshall said. “It’s given us a road map based on community input. Why spend limited money, if not meeting needs of residents?”

In the coming year, the widening of FM 1187 and Aledo Trails will continue and “although we are not managing the project, we certainly are partnering on it,” Marshall said.

Intersection enhancements and median landscaping along FM 1187 were included in the design of the widening project.

The road projects should help with the community’s mobility issues well into the future, Marshall said. The town will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation in 2013.

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The widening of FM 1187 going into Aledo will provide four lanes with a median.

Construction will be complete in 2014.

Aledo City Information Population: 2,719 Phone Number: 817-441-7016 City Council: Mayor Kit Marshall, Mayor Pro Tem Bill McLeRoy, Council Members Jean Bailey, Matt Casey, Kerby Smith and Randy Watkins City Administrator: Ken Pfeifer City Secretary: Deana McMullen Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. fourth Thursday, Aledo Community Center, 200 Old Annetta Road, Aledo 76008 City Website: www.aledo-texas.com

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In late 2012 infrastructure was being placed for the first 68 homesites in the Parks of Aledo, a $120 million residential subdivision.

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The Annettas

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Annetta North and Annetta South are often referred to as ‘The Annettas.’

By Donnita Nesbit Fisher The Community News

In the mid-1870s, A.B. Frasier built a freight station in southeastern Parker County and named it for his daughter, Annetta.

For much of the next century, growth came slowly to the area.

But in the late 1970s as Fort Worth began to experience more and more growth, residents of the Annetta area began to take steps to preserve the rural feel of their community. Annetta was incorporated in 1979 and, according to the Handbook of Texas online, Annetta North and Annetta South soon followed.

Now known as The Annettas, the three communities continue to work together to plan for the future and offer services to their residents.

Last year, work began on city plans.

“It’s an ongoing process,” said Annetta City Secretary Daina Lawler, who also

serves as assistant to the mayor of Annetta South.

“We are currently looking at and evaluating land use.”

Mundo and Associates, an economic development, planning and civil engineering firm based in Rockwall, is facilitating the process.

The communities also recently began a major $1 million water system upgrade, Lawler said. The project is “about halfway through and will be on line in the coming year,” she said.

The first phase of the upgrade to the Deer Creek Water Works system includes two new wells, a new well house and a 300,000 gallon storage tank. A groundbreaking for the storage tank was held in August. Phase two of the project will add another 75,000 storage tank.

The completed project will increase the water system’s capacity by 50 percent.

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Annetta United Methodist Church, on FM 5, was founded in 1886. The present rock building was constructed in 1937 and a fellowship hall and classrooms were added in 2006.

Annetta City Information

Annetta North City Information

Annetta South City Information

Population: 1,288

Population: 467

Population: 555

Phone Number: 817-441-5770

Phone Number: 817-441-2663

Phone Number: 817-441-6914

City Council: Mayor Bruce Pinckard, Mayor Pro Tem Jamie Harris, Bruce Moore, Farrar Patterson and Larry Wood

City Council: Mayor Rob Watson, Mayor pro tem Len Callaway, Kristin Jenkins, Stonie Hamilton, Ken Hall and Robert Schmidt

City Secretary: Daina Lawler

City Secretary: Barb Wise

City Council: Mayor Gerhard Kleinschmidt, Mayor pro tem Bill Gordon, Council members David Goolsby, Jimmy Harwell, Phillip Kuntz and one vacancy

Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. third Thursday, Annetta City Hall, 1200 Old Annetta Rd., Aledo, 76008

Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Annetta United Methodist Church, 2836 W. FM 5, Aledo 76008

Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. second Thursday, Annetta City Hall, 1200 Old Annetta Rd, Aledo 76008

City Website: www.annetta.org

City Website: www.annettanorth.com

City Website: The city does not have a website.

Assistant to the Mayor: Daina Lawler

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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

By Donnita Nesbit Fisher The Community News

Brock is an unincorporated area of Parker County. It’s located about 11 miles southwest of Weatherford.

Although the community isn’t a formal township, it boasts an award-winning school district, Brock ISD. For the 2011-’12 school year, the district earned an exemplary rating from the Texas Education Agency in 54 of 57 categories and was ranked as the third best 2A school district in the state in the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup competition.

“This simply means we have become one of the best, if not the best, schools in our class when comparing academics and extracurricular activities to the 229 other 2A school districts in the state,” Brock Superintendent Richard Tedder said.

The district earned a perfect

score on the TEA’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

The district won the girls volleyball state championship, the math team UIL state championship and earned state gold medals in track last year.

They won district championships in volleyball, boys basketball, boys cross country and baseball. Last year, they added a football program and this year played a junior varsity season in anticipation of a varsity season in 2013-’14.

In May 2012, BISD asked voters to approve four bond propositions totaling $5,475,000. The proposal called for $2,500,000 for football, track and band facilities; $2,295,000 for baseball and softball facilities; $150,000 for agriculture and livestock facilities; and $530,000 for a new roof for the junior high, elementary parking

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“We pride ourselves as a district for providing great academic and extracurricular programs for our students while limiting the tax burden on our citizenry,” Tedder said.

“The district student population is growing, and our student demographics are changing as a result. As we strive to meet the needs of all students, we are open to suggestions as to how we can improve our programs or better communicate with our rural community.”

Brock ISD has about 1,000 students in three schools and covers 105 square miles.

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A THRIVING COMMUNITY Staff Reports The Community News

A small community on FM 113, 15 miles west of Weatherford, the town of Millsap is currently home to around 400 people.

Originally a relay station along the stagecoach route that ran from Palo Pinto to Weatherford, Millsap is now a retail, church, business, and educational center for the surrounding area, with a population of roughly 400 people.

Fuller Millsap founded the small town in 1852, and his log cabin; a donation by Dr. A. T. Little and Criseyda Koonce, stands in a park near Millsap City Hall as a testament to the city’s history.

In 1880, the tracks of the Texas and Pacific Railroad entered the area and Millsap took advantage of the shipping capabilities of the new technology.

By the 1890s, Millsap had become the shipping and retail center of the surrounding country, serving local

farmers and offering retail services to those otherwise isolated farming communities.

By 1900, Millsap had a bank, a post office, three churches, a ten-grade educational facility called Millsap College, a weekly newspaper, and more than a dozen other businesses.

The population increased from an estimated 100 to over 800 by the 1920s, all as a result of the railway, which prompted two surrounding communities to move to the Millsap relay station area to take advantage of the transportation system.

Thus Mineral City and Peck City merged with Millsap.

Though the population has declined through the years as farming in the area has declined, Millsap is still a thriving community today.

Millsap ISD is one large draw to the area. Home of the Bulldogs, this school district covers 124 square miles, and is the third largest ISD in Parker County, serving close to 800 students.

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Millsap City Information Population: 403 Phone Number: 940-682-7446 City Council: Mayor Jamie French, Mayor Pro Tem Linda Schulz, Sally Uribe, Michael Kinman, Chris Schofield and one vacancy

City Manager/Secretary: Mark Barnes Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Millsap City Hall, 208 Fannin, Millsap, 76066

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Hudson Oaks Comprehensive plan in place

By Sandra Rousseau The Community News

If you’re looking for evidence that the city of Hudson Oaks is heading in the right direction, look no further than their recently-adopted 15-year comprehensive plan.

The plan, a first for the city, was developed by city leaders with the help of Freese-Nichols Inc. and city residents.

It was officially approved and adopted in April 2012.

The comprehensive plan is a blueprint for the future of Hudson Oaks.

One of the most immediate components of the plan, according to city leaders, is an improvement project which calls for not only a median but also beautification of the stretch of Highway 180 that runs through Hudson Oaks.

According to Hudson Oaks City Administrator Sheri CampbellHusband, the improvements are estimated to cost around $1 million.

The city recently applied for and was awarded a Texas Department of Transportation Green Ribbon project grant to fund part of the project.

Throughout the development of the comprehensive plan, city leaders went out of their way to encour-

Hudson Oaks City Information Population: 1,900 Phone Number: 682-229-2400 City Council: Mayor Pat Deen, Daniel David, Tom Fitzpatrick, Brian Lixey, Tom Marquardt, Glen Sutton, Paula Wigley City Administrator: Sheri Campbell-Husband City Secretary: Sheila Elmore Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. fourth Thursday, Hudson Oaks City Hall, 210 N. Lakeshore Dr., Hudson Oaks 76087 City Web site: www.hudsonoaks.com

age and obtain resident involvement and feedback, Campbell-Hudson said.

City leaders held public meetings and workshops, asked for public input and then carefully reviewed each response, she said.

“We learned that residents have a desire for beautification and better identification of Hudson Oaks,” Campbell-Husband said.

According to Campbell-Husband, residents feel that Hudson Oaks suffers from an identity crisis of sorts because of its close proximity to Weatherford.

To remedy this, the city will implement “community branding” strategies, including installing 20-foot-tall monument signs at the east and west ends of the corridor, near the Hudson Oaks city limits. “The monuments are going to be backlit and really, really, pretty,” she said.

The identification project goes hand in hand with the Highway 180 beautification project, which includes the installation of a landscaped median through the Hudson Oaks stretch of this main thoroughfare.

The Highway 180 identification and beautification projects are just two of the many components of Hudson Oak’s 15-year comprehensive plan.

Area residents will see more of the plan put into action as the city leaders strive to help Hudson Oaks grow into a prosperous, vibrant town.

Hudson Oaks became an important part of the Parker County economy long before the comprehensive plan was developed or adopted. Situated along I-20 and Highway 180 between Weatherford and Willow Park, the town is in in the enviable position of being accessible to a large number of Parker County residents from both the east and the west.

Many of these residents come to Hudson Oaks for services, shopping and dining. Current Hudson Oaks businesses include several auto dealerships and Parker County’s only movie theater, numerous restaurants and retail shops.

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A Rich Heritage

Peaster

Staff Reports The Community News

Peaster’s claim to fame as the birthplace of Robert E. Howard, whose famous brainchild Conan the Barbarian has starred in numerous book series, television programs, comics, and movies since his creation, is only one aspect of the town’s rich heritage.

Founded in the 1870s and located nine miles northwest of Weatherford along FM 920, the community of Freemont, as it was dubbed at the time, grew around the estate of a Georgia native, H.H. Peaster, who bought 150 acres of land in the area to build his house.

Within a decade, the residents changed the name to Peasterville, and the suffix was later dropped.

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Sequoyah Courtnet leaps while other children wait their turn during outdoor workout sessions at Peaster Body Shop.

had its boom-years prior to the Great Depression. During the roaring twenties, the population of Peaster was over 300 people.

Now estimated between 100 and 150, the population of Peaster and its surrounding areas continues to grow and regain strength, facilitated greatly by Peaster ISD. The anchor of the community, the Peaster Greyhounds have more than 1,200 students and employees from Peaster and the surrounding country.

Originally, children in the area were educated in one-room schoolhouses. Now, Peaster ISD has three comprehensive campuses, numerous athletic fields and facilities, agricultural facilities, a transportation center, maintenance and technology buildings, and a state-of-the-art administration facility.

Peaster is the birthplace of Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian.

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Established in the 1880s and named for a large pool of water just east of the town, Poolville lies at the junction of Farm Roads 3107 and 920, 18 miles northwest of Weatherford along FM 920.

The small community of around 500 attracts newcomers with its rural atmosphere.

Today, the population of Poolville has returned to preGreat Depression levels, but in the 1930s the economic downturn had a great impact on the rural farming community.

Population decreased to 350 by the 1950s and down to 230 in the 80s.

It was the influx of people into Parker County in the last two decades that brought the population of Poolville back to a just over 500.

The real life of the community is fixed around Poolville ISD, home of the Monarchs since 1895, which includes elementary, middle, and high schools and has several top athletic teams.

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From left, Collin Cuttrell, Lee Bradley and Bradley Cuttrell unload produce grown at Bradley Farms to sell in downtown Poolville.

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SMALL TOWN CHARM Springtown

Residents typically choose to live in Springtown for its small-town charm. When Joseph Ward came to what is now Springtown in 1856, the area’s charm is also said to have captivated him. Ward, history says, was taken by the area’s lush trees and the 25 natural springs flowing from a hillside.

Springtown owes its existence to Ward, a New Jersey native who founded the town, planned its layout, plotted the town square and gave it the name Littleton Springs.

In the mid-1870s, residents petitioned to have the name changed to Springtown.

These days, while the town Springtown has kept its rural values and country atmosphere, commercial development is slowly but surely making its mark.

As evidence of this, Springtown City Administrator Mark Krey points to two of the town’s larger commercial construction projects at or near completion On Highway 199, a large gas station and convenience store were near completion. The station’s owners hope to receive business from truckers passing through town, as well as Springtown residents who simply need to fill up their own vehicles.

“There will be a convenience store and a gas station with eight passenger vehicle gasoline pumps and six big-rig pumps, which are sized especially for 18-wheelers,” Krey said.

Another larger project is a medical facility. Springtown residents will be able to enjoy more choices in medical care. According to Krey, the facility will be built and occupied in stages, as demand for space progresses.

The city of Springtown is making its own contribution to growth and renewal in the form of a makeover for the historical, city-owned Tabernacle Square, named for the many Christian revivals that were once held there. “We don’t have the final design yet. Several parties must weigh in on potential designs,” said

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The Arvill Newby Pavilion was erected in Springtown Park in 2005.

Krey. “Assuming we can get approval from all parties, that project has the potential to start toward the end of this year. When complete it will draw more people to our core downtown area.”

Tabernacle Square is home to shops, restaurants and businesses, as well as the Springtown Chamber of Commerce. Events such as the annual Wild West Festival, Christmas on the Square and the Masonic Car Show & Picnic are held on the Square.

Springtown continues to enjoy slow but steady growth as families discover the town’s affordable housing, growing school district and closeknit community.

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Springtown has kept its rural value and country atmosphere, commercial development is slowly but surely making its mark.

Springtown City Information Population: 2,658 Phone Number: 817-220-4834 City Council: Mayor Doug Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem Tony Smith, Annette Burk, Greg Hood, Robert Wilson and Denise Taylor.

City Administrator: Mark Krey City Secretary: Jhanna Bogan Monthly Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday, Springtown City Hall, 102 E. Second St., Springtown 76082 City Web site: www.cityofspringtown.com

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Weatherford HAVING IT ALL

By Sandra Rousseau The Community News

You just might be able to say that residents of Weatherford are in the enviable position of having it all. Weatherford residents can enjoy the conveniences of living in Parker County’s largest city and county seat just a stone’s throw from a major metropolitan area. And yet at the same time, Weatherford residents can live the rural lifestyle that likely drew them to the area in the first place.

Although Weatherford has thus far kept its rural feel, there’s no denying the city is changing. Both the population and the landscape of Weatherford are growing. Families are attracted to the town’s schools and spacious neighborhoods, while businesses are coming for the strong economy, proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth and the attractive demographics.

Retail, restaurants and road construction continue to change the landscape of Weatherford. The widening of South Main from I-20 to Park Street has

been a challenging experience for businesses in that area; however, the payoff will be a completely new four-lane road with a left-turn lane and medians.

Weatherford Economic Development Authority Executive Director Dennis Clayton said development continues along the I-20 frontage road near the South Main intersection. “There are numerous anchors looking at sites along the frontage road,” Clayton said.

At Weatherford Ridge shopping center on the Northeast corner of the intersection, TJ Maxx just had its grand opening. “There is about 25,000 square feet still available to lease, and I think we’ll see that fill within the coming months,” Clayton said.

Clayton cites the complete remodeling of the former Super Save grocery store location at 1302 S. Main as another exciting retail development in Weatherford. According to Clayton, the location is being transformed into a high-end shopping center, with Rio Mambo Mexican restaurant one of the

first businesses going in. “They have totally rebuilt it and made it very attractive,” he said. “They have really dressed it up very nicely and there is a lot of retail space there.”

Another development of interest to residents and business people alike is the recent upgrading of the First Monday Trade Days site. The city has added a new animal barn and reinstated animal sales, banned from the site in 2007. “Attendance has gone up and the number of vendors is up as well,” Clayton said. “A very attractive brick public restroom is currently under construction, also.”

On the Northwest side of town, industrial and commercial development is on the upswing, “The loop will divert truck traffic from the square and encourage industrial growth Northwest of town,” Clayton said.

Clayton also cites the expansion of Weatherford Regional Medical Center.

Clayton says with the addition of the new patient tower and emergency

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Oliver Loving (1812-1867) was a famed cattle baron who blazed three cattle trails, including the Chisholm Trail. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford.

room, Parker County residents now have no need to feel they must travel outside the county for top-notch medical care. “We now have a hospital of choice here in Parker County,” he said.

Today, Weatherford is a much different city than it was in its early days.

During the mid-1800s, when the city was originally settled, cattle drives and attacks by Native Americans were common occurrences. Western historical figure and cattle rancher Charles Goodnight, the inspiration for Larry McMurtry’s book “Lonesome Dove,” brought the body of fellow rancher Oliver Loving from New Mexico to Weatherford, where Loving lies in Greenwood Cemetery.

The arrival of the railroad in 1880, put Weatherford on the path to prosperity and growth.

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The 20-mile abandoned railroad from north of Weatherford to Mineral Wells State Park is now a trail that can be used for biking, inline skating, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking or walking. It is wheelchair accessible.

While Weatherford has changed greatly in size, density and population over the last 150 years, its identities as the Peach Capitol of Texas and the Cutting Horse Capitol of the World are definite nods to its rural, western heritage.

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Weatherford City Information Population: 25,310 Phone Number: 817-598-4000 City Council: Mayor Dennis Hooks, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Swancy, Council members Waymon Hamilton, Jeff Robinson and Heidi Wilder City Manager: Jerry Blaisdell City Secretary: Malinda Nowell Monthly Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Weatherford City Hall, 303 Palo Pinto St., Weatherford 76086.

City Web site: www.weatherfordtx.gov

Waterfowl abound in Cartwright Park in north Weatherford off Peaster Highway.

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Willow Park City Information Population: 4,200 Phone Number: 817-441-7108 City Council: Mayor Richard Neverdousky, Mayor Pro Tem Gene Martin, Amy Padony, Dan Stalling, Bernard Suchocki and Brian Thornburg City Administrator: Candy Scott City Secretary: Yael Shushan-Hoffman Monthly Council Meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Willow Park City Hall, 516 Ranch House Rd., Willow Park 76087 City Web site: www.willowpark.org

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Planning for a beautiful future

By Donnita Nesbit Fisher The Community News

In the early 1940s, with the completion of U.S. Highway 80, construction crews built a park complete with a scenic pond and willow trees. After a housing development was built nearby in the 1950s, the community was incorporated in 1963. The look of the area provided the name for the community, Willow Park.

This year, Willow Park residents will be deciding how they want the community to look.

Willow Park has begun to update its

comprehensive plan – the map the city will use for growth.

“We’ll be working on the comp plan for about the next six months,” Mayor Richard Neverdousky said. “It will be our guideline for where citizens want the community to go in terms of development.”

Evaluating the city’s comprehensive plan is “really something that should be done every five years or so,” Neverdousky said, and Willow Park’s hasn’t been evaluated in about 10 years. “It will outline where our community needs to go for future water

and waste water systems and the estimated cost for those things.”

Willow Park is “not an urban community overall” and city officials are looking at marketing area to attract more businesses, the mayor said.

The Hunter’s Glen subdivision will add about 88 homes to the community and a new apartment complex will house 208 units.

Texas Health Resources medical building will have a 24/7 emergency room and should be completed in the spring of 2014, Neverdousky said.

And Willow Park Baptist Church has 70

acres in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and is planning a school, new church and athletic field.

The look of the community is still important, Neverdousky said.

The mayor has taken steps to bring back the city’s parks and recreation board. “One of my objectives was to establish a beautification committee to improve the look of the community,” he said. “The parks and recs board provides the same function.”

He said he expected the board to be operating in early 2013.

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Parker County Web site: www.co.parker.tx.us COUNTYWIDE OFFICIALS Mark Riley County Judge One Courthouse Sq. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6148 Fax: 817-598-6199 Judge.riley@parkercountytx.com

John Forrest County Attorney 118 West Columbia St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-594-8409 Fax: 817-594-8414 John.forrest@parkercountytx.com

Judge Jerry Buckner County Court at Law 1 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6179 Fax: 817-598-6119 Judge.buckner@parkercountytx.com

Judge Ben Akers County Court at Law 2 One Courthouse Sq. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6195 Fax: 817-598-6164 Judge.akers@parkercountytx.com

Jeane Brunson County Clerk 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherfod, Texas 76086 Deeds and Records: 817-594-7461 Fax: 817-594-9540 Jeane.brunson@parkercountytx.com Civil & Criminal 1: 817-598-6059 Civil & Criminal 2: 817-598-6035 Court Documents: 817-598-6056

Larry Fowler Sheriff 129 Hogle St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-594-8845 Fax: 817-594-7809 Larry.fowler@parkercountytx.com

Marjorie King Tax Assessor-Collector 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6139 Fax: 817-598-6133 Marjorie.king@parkercountytx.com

Jim Thorp Treasurer 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6150 Fax: 817-598-6180 Jim.thorp@parkercountytx.com

Mike Rhoten County Auditor 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6104 Fax: 817-598-6181 Mike.rhoten@parkercountytx.com

Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 1250 E. Hwy. 199 P.O. Box 1749 Springtown Texas 76082 Phone: 817-523-5200 Toll Free: 877-388-8423 www.uppertrinitygcd.com

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The Parker County Appraisal District oversees the assessment, evaluation and collection of property taxes in the county.

DISTRICT COURTS Craig Towson

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43rd District Court Judge 117 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6069 Fax: 817-598-6108

George Conley

Graham Quisenberry 415th District Court Judge 117 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6162 Fax: 817-598-6161

Sharena Gilliland District Clerk 117 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 (Civil) 817-598-6114 (Felony) 817-5986194 Fax: 817-598-6131

Don Schnebly District Attorney 117 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6124 Fax: 817-599-7628

Precinct 1 Commissioner 3000 Veal Station Road or P.O. Box 681 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-220-7218 Fax: 817-220-7220 George.conley@parkercountytx.com

Wayne Hayes Justice of the Peace 1020 East Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-220-5857 Fax: 817-220-2000 Judge.hayes@parkercountytx.com

Larry Nix Constable 1020 East Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 Phone: 817-523-0027 Larry,nix@parkercountytx.com

PRECINCT 2 Craig Peacock Precinct 2 Commissioner 3033 FM 1885 Weatherford, Texas 76088 Phone: 817-594-4022 Fax: 817-599-0076 craig.peacock@parkercountytx.com

Kelly Green Justice of the Peace 207 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-0496

Joe Harris, Jr. Constable 207 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 682-229-2167

PRECINCT 3 Larry Walden Precinct 3 Commissioner 1111 FM 1189 Brock, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-594-0371 Fax: 817-594-4496

Suzie Merkley Justice of the Peace 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6192 Fax: 817-598-6112 Judge.merkley@parkercountytx.com

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Glen Praytor Constable 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Phone: 817-598-6117 Glen.praytor@parkercountytx.com

PRECINCT 4 Dusty Renfro Precinct 4 Commissioner 1320 Airport Road Aledo, Texas 76008 Phone: 817-596-0004 817-596-5016 dusty.renfro@parkercountytx.com www.parker4.net

Lynn Johnson Justice of the Peace 5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109 Willow Park, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-441-1071 Fax: 817-441-4170 lynn.johnson@parkercountytx.com

Scott Jones Constable 5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109 Willow Park, Texas 76087 Phone: 817-441-9396

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Brock Primary Care Elizabeth Bailey, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine Richard Keller, PA-C, Family Medicine 1110 FM 1189, Suite 101 • Brock • 817-341-1300

Lone Star Children’s Care Jessica Ramsey Robbins, M.D., Board Certified, Pediatrics Sandra Rodriguez, D.O, Board Certified, Pediatrics 5700 E. Interstate 20, Service Road South, Suite 200 Aledo • 817-489-PEDS (7337)

Lone Star Family Care Roberto Cardarelli, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine Danica Jordan, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine Steven M. Melcher, M.D., Board Certified, Family Medicine Matthew Phares, D.O., Internal Medicine Kimberly Hilmer, F.N.P. Family Medicine 5700 E. Interstate 20, Service Road South, Suite 100 Aledo • 817-489-7300

Lone Star Surgical Associates – 817-599-7022 C. Daniel Jordan, D.O., General Surgery A. Scott Walker, M.D., Board Certified, General Surgery

Weatherford Specialty Care – 817-341-7246 Jina Shrestha, M.D., Board Certified, Rheumatology 937 Hilltop Drive • Weatherford

Weatherford Family Care Greg Bratton M.D., Board Certified, Family & Sports Medicine Sara Saginaw, D.O., Family Medicine 925 Hilltop Drive, Suite 100 • Weatherford 817-341-7600

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Weatherford Primary Care Michael Mutchler, M.D., Board Certified, Internal Medicine Heather Back, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine 929 Hilltop Drive • Weatherford • 817-596-7900

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LAW ENFORCEMENT Aledo ISD Police Department

Willow Park Fire-Rescue

Chawn Gilliland (Chief) 817-441-5147 117 Vernon Road Aledo, Texas 76008

Brent Sauble (Chief) 817-441-8020 Station #1 101 Stagecoach Trail Willow Park, TX 76087

Parker County Sheriff’s Department Larry Fowler (Sheriff) 817-594-8845 129 Hogle St. Weatherford, Texas 76086

Station #2 3508 Indian Camp Road Willow Park, TX 76087

ANIMAL CONTROL

Hudson Oaks Police Department

Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter

Brandon Mayberry (Chief) 682-229-2400 150 N. Oakridge Drive Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087

Reno Police Department Joe Poline (Chief) 817-221-2500 195 W. Reno Road Azle, TX 76020

Springtown Police Department Ed Crowdis (Chief) 817-220-1534 220 Hilltop Springtown, Texas 76082

Weatherford Police Department Mike Manning (Chief) 817-598-4310 801 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086

Willow Park Police Department Brad Johnson (Chief) 817-441-9747 101 W. Stage Coach Trail Willow Park, Texas 76087

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Adell-Whitt Fire Department Curtis Goen (Chief) 940-798-3055 4312 N. FM 52 Whitt, TX 76490

Aledo VFD Morris Leondar (Chief) Fire Station 1 817-441-7284 215 Mesquite Aledo, Texas 76008

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817-598-4111 403 Hickory Lane Weatherford, Texas 76086

Firefighters from Aledo battle a structure fire in 2012.

Fire Station 2 6085 White Settlement Road Weatherford, TX 76087

Brock-Dennis VFD Travis Scrimshire (Chief) 817-341-7368 1107 FM 1189 Weatherford, TX 76087-7463

Central Community Fire Department

Mountain River Fire Department

EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS

Brett Wright (Chief) 940-682-7739 300 Redbluff Circle Millsap, TX 76066

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Peaster Fire Department Leo Scott (Chief) 817-594-4551 221 Judd St. Weatherford, TX 76088

David Chilcutt (Chief) 817-599-0818 4100 Old Agnes Road Weatherford, Texas 76088

Poolville Fire Department

Cool-Garner Volunteer Fire Department

Springtown Volunteer Fire Department

Rodney Robertson (Chief) 817-597-0120 2290 Garner School Road Weatherford, Texas 76088

Cresson Volunteer Fire Department

Lannie Fulton (Chief) 16401 FM 920 Poolville, TX 76487

Jason Hinton (Chief) 817-523-7598 P.O. Box 282, 215 Goshen Road Springtown, Texas 76082

Weatherford Fire Department

Joe Huffman (Chief) 817-396-4448 105 S Crook St. Cresson, TX 76035

Paul Rust (Chief) 817-598-4282 202 W. Oak St. Weatherford, TX 76086

Hudson Oaks Fire-Rescue/ ESD No. 3

Fire Station 1 817-598-4286 122 S. Alamo St. Weatherford, Texas 76086

Pat English (Chief) 817-599-0576 150 N. Oak Ridge Drive Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087

Millsap VFD Neal Doss (Chief) 940-682-4390 407 South Houston St. Millsap, TX 76066

Fire Station 2 817-598-4014 122 W. Lake Drive Weatherford, Texas 76087 Fire Station 3 817-598-4112 122 Atwood Court Weatherford, Texas 76086

Springtown VFD, Lajunta VFD, Peaster Fire Department 1418 Greenwood Cut-Off Road Weatherford, TX 76088 817-523-7598

#3 Hudson Oaks VFD 150 N Oakridge Drive Hudston Oaks, TX 76087 817-599-0576

#6 Spring Creek VFD, Cresson Volunteer Fire Department 6300 Granbury Road Weatherford, TX 76087 817-594-5500

#7 Greenwood and Millsap Fire Districts 1418 Greenwood Cut-Off Road Weatherford, TX 76088 817-594-9473

#8 Central Community and Adell-Whitt Fire Districts * Emergency Services District #8 was voted into existence Nov. 6, 2012. No address information was available at press time.

#9 Brock-Dennis Volunteer Fire Department 1107 FM 1189 Weatherford, TX 76087 817-341-7368

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TASTE OF PARKER COUNTY

By Donnita Nesbit Fisher The Community News

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he 2012 Taste of Parker County raised more than $13,000 for scholarships for Weatherford College students.

The annual event, held in May 2012, offered samples from 22 area restaurants and caterers and three wineries.

All sorts of food and beverage establishments offered bits of their bites – from barbecue to yogurt and Brioche Bistro Bakery to Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop and Ben E. Keith Beverages to Starbucks.

In addition to providing tasty tidbits of their palatable pleasures, the restaurants competed for the popular vote to win titles in categories of appetizer; entrée, dessert, beverage, booth décor, uniqueness and overall appearance, service, food, presentation and staff. The 2012 gastric gurus were: Best Appetizer – Clear Fork Station; Best Entrée – The Wild Mushroom; Best Dessert – Windy Hill Farm Cheesecakes; Best Beverage – Chicken Express; Best Décor – Brioche Bistro and Bakery; Most Unique – Brioche Bistro and Bakery; Best Overall – The Wild Mushroom.

Hosted by the Weatherford College Foundation, the purpose of the event is to “ensure students don’t allow their finances to keep them from their goals,” according to Brent Baker, WC vice president of institutional advancement.

Since its inception in 2009, the event has raised more than $75,000 for the general scholarship fund, administered by the WC Foundation, according to Linda Brooks Bagwell, WC director of communication and public relations.

For more information, visit www.tasteofparkercounty.com

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Education

Saints have better balance.

Our curriculum strikes the perfect balance between mind and body, academics and athletics, faith and

fine arts. It all begins with our Early Childhood and Kindergarten programs, which expose students to the wonder of words, numbers, images and scientific concepts. Learn more at one of our special events.

Kindergarten Coffee: October 4 PK - 12 Open House: October 23 Private School Preview: November 4

Kindergarten Behind the Scenes: November 7 Early Childhood Information Coffee: January 16 All Day at All Saints’: January 24

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QUICK LISTINGS Administration 1008 Bailey Ranch Road - Aledo 817-441-8327 aledo.schoolfusion.us

Coder Elementary School 817-441-6095

Stuard Elementary School 817-441-5103

Vandagriff Elementary School 817-441-8771

Mccall Elementary School 817-441-4500

Mcanally Intermediate School 817-441-8347

Aledo Middle School 817-441-5198

Don Daniel Ninth Grade Center 817-441-4504

Aledo High School 817-441-8711

Coder Elementary School 12 Vernon Road, Aledo, Texas, 76008 817-441-6095 Grades: Pre-K through 5 Starting/Closing Times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Pick up/drop off: In the front drive of the school; buses pick up/drop off on the South side.

Other information: Coder is home to the district’s only pre-kindergarten program.

Stuard Elementary School 200 Thunderhead Lane, Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-5103 Grades: K through 5 Starting/Closing Times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Pick up/drop off: In back of the school.

Buses will pick up/drop off in the front.

Vandagriff Elementary School 408 FM 1187 South, Aledo, Texas, 76008 817-441-8771 Grades: K through 5 Starting/Closing Times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Pick up/drop off: In front of the school.

Buses will pick up/drop off in the back.

Other information: The school motto is “Join us in a celebration of life and learning.”

McCall Elementary School 400 Scenic Trail, Willow Park, Texas, 76087 817-441-4500 Grades: K through 5 Starting/Closing Times: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Pick up/drop off: Grades K through 1 pick up in the back. Grades 2 through 5 pick up in the front. All drop offs are in the front of the school. Buses will pick up and drop off on the east side of campus.

McAnally Intermediate School 151 FM 5 South, Aledo, Texas, 76008 817-441-8347 Grade: 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8:40 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Aledo Middle School 416 FM 1187 South, Aledo, Texas, 76008 817-441-5198 Grades: 7 and 8 Starting/Closing Times: 8:40 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Pick Up/Drop Off: Buses pick up and drop off on the south side of the school, and parents pick up and drop off on the north side of the school.

Other information: Programs such as Whiz Quiz, drama club and band are offered here.

Don Daniel Ninth Grade Center 990 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-4504 Grade: 9 Start/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pick up/Drop off: At the front of the school.

The Learning Center 817-441-5176 The Aledo ISD School Board meets on the third Monday of the month unless otherwise announced.

Aledo High School 1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, Texas, 76008 817-441-8711 Grades: 10 through 12 Starting/Closing Times: 8:40 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Parking Permits: Parking permits on the first day of school.

Other information: Elective courses currently offered include music theory, art, theatre production, Cold War studies and many others.

Several Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced placement classes are also available. Extracurricular activities include National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Club, Student Council, Modern Music Masters, Future Business Leaders of America, the Aledo Players Drama Club and athletics.

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Other Information: Brock Elementary School is a TEA Recognized School.

Brock Junior High School 300 Grindstone Road, Brock, Texas, 76087 817-594-3195, Metro: 817-5962916 Grades: 6-8 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Brock High School 410 Eagle Spirit Lane, Brock, Texas, 76087 817-596-8003 Grades: 9-12 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Other Information: Brock High School is a TEA Recognized School. Students can earn up to 25 hours of college credit with dual enrollment courses before graduation.

Garner Independent School District 2222 Garner School Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088 940-682-4251 Grades: PreK-8 Starting/Closing Times: 8 to 3:45 Other Information: 8th grade graduates from Garner may transfer to the high school of their choosing. Millsap ISD has an agreement with Garner ISD that incoming 9th graders to Millsap High School from Garner are welcomed.

The Garner ISD School Board meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the school library.

First and second-graders Kellen and Bonnie Jones spend a moment in the Garner ISD library.

The school district, established in 1889, serves students K-8.

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BROCK ISD QUICK LISTINGS Administration 410 Eagle Spirit Lane - Brock 817-594-7642 www.brockisd.net

Brock Elementary School 817-594-8017 817-596-8372 (metro)

Brock Junior High School 817-594-3195 817-596-2916 (metro)

Brock High School 817-596-8003

The Brock ISD School Board meets on the second Monday of the month.

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Millsap ISD

101 Wilson Bend Road, Millsap, Texas 76066 940-682-4994 ext. 1 Grades: EC-5 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (After school program until 5:30 p.m.)

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Millsap Elementary School

Millsap Middle School 301 East Brazos St., Millsap, Texas, 76066 940-682-4994 ext. 2 Grades: 6-8 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

940-682-4994 ext. 1

Millsap Middle School 940-682-4994 ext. 2

Millsap High School

Millsap High School

600 Bulldog Blvd., Millsap, Texas 76066 940-682-4994 ext.3 Grades: 9-12 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

940-682-4994 ext. 3

Students visit in the Millsap High School library before being released from school. From left are Logan Brouwer, Fabiola Palacios, Raven Parman, Broox Powell and Riley Russell.

Millsap ISD School Board meets on the fourth Monday of the month.

Peaster ISD

PEASTER ISD QUICK LISTINGS Administration 3400 Harwell Lake Road – Weatherford 817-341-5000 ext. 1 www.peaster.net

Peaster Elementary School 817-594-1884

Peaster Middle School 817-341-5000 ext. 3

Peaster High School 817-341-5000 ext. 2 The Peaster ISD School Board meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Peaster Elementary School

Peaster Middle School

Peaster High School

3400 Harwell Lake Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-594-1884 Grades: Pre-K- 5 Starting/Closing Times: 8:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Other information: The elementary school has a pre-kindergarten program, an early childhood program for children with disabilities, and kindergarten through grade 5 programs. The average class size in grades kindergarten through grade 5 is 18 students. In addition, the elementary school has a gifted and talented (GT) program, a special education program, a Title 1 program and English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

8512 FM 920, Peaster, Texas 76485 817-341-5000 ext. 3 Grades: 6 through 8 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Other information: Extra-curricular activities include: sports: volleyball, basketball, track and tennis; fine arts: band, theater arts, art and choral music. Students participate in academic contests and are encouraged to be involved in community-sponsored activities to become well-rounded citizens.

3600 Harwell Lake Road, Peaster, Texas 76485 817-341-5000 ext. 2 Grades: 9 through 12 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Other information: A number of honors and Advanced Placement courses are available for college-bound students and additional programs are being added as needed. Extra-curricular activities include: sports: volleyball, cross-country, basketball, track, tennis, golf, baseball, and softball; fine arts: band, theater arts, art and choral music; organizations: FCCLA, FFA, NHS, student council, computer club and others.

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Springtown ISD

Reno Elementary School

Springtown Intermediate School

172 W. Reno Road, Azle, Texas 76020 817-221-5001 Grades: Pre K through 4 Starting/Closing Times: 7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

300 Pojo Drive, Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-1219 Grades: 5 and 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Goshen Creek Elementary School

Springtown Middle School

401 S. Pojo Drive, Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-0272 Grades: Pre-K through 4 Starting/Closing times: 7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

500 Pojo Drive, Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-7455 Grades: 7 and 8 Starting/Closing Times: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Reno Elementary School

Springtown Elementary School

Springtown High School

817-220-0272

416 E. Third St., Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-2498 Grades: Pre-K through 4 Starting/Closing Times: 7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

915 W. Hwy 199, Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-3888 Grades: 9 through 12 Starting/Closing Times: 8:10 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

SPRINGTOWN ISD QUICK LISTINGS Administration 301 East 5th St. – Springtown Phone: 817-220-7243 Fax: 817-523-5766 www.springtownisd.net

817-221-5001

Goshen Creek Elementary School Springtown Elementary School 817-220-2498

Springtown Intermediate School 817-220-1219

Springtown Middle School 817-220-7455

Springtown High School 817-220-3888

The Springtown ISD School Board meets on the fourth Monday of the month.

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Poolville Elementary School 16025 FM 920, Poolville, Texas 76487 817-599-3308 Grades: Pre-K through 5 Starting/Closing Times: 8:05 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Other information: The elementary school offers programs in math/ science and accelerated reader.

It holds morning enrichment and tutoring before school at 7:30 to 8 a.m. and will host family reading nights.

School Motto: “Paw Power.”

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Poolville Junior High

16025 FM 920 – Poolville 817-594-4452 www.poolville.net

16025 FM 920, Poolville, Texas 76487 817-594-4539 Grades: 6 through 8 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Poolville Elementary School 817-599-3308

Poolville High School 1001 Lone Star Road, Poolville, Texas 76487 817-599-5134 Grades: 9 through 12 Starting/Closing Times: 8:05 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Other information: PHS offers a dual credit program, an ag science program, and an athletic program that advanced to the playoffs in all sports.

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Poolville Junior High 817-594-4539

Poolville High School 817-599-5134

Samantha Hayes and Brittany Archambeau visit between classes at Poolville High School.

The Poolville ISD School Board meets the second Thursday of the month.

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WEATHERFORD ISD QUICK LISTINGS Administration 1100 Longhorn Drive – Weatherford www.weatherfordisd.com Phone: 817-598-2800 Fax: 817-598-2955

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1776 Texas Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-598-2848 Grades: K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Other information: Activities available through this school include geography/spelling bees, student leadership team, Young Authors Expo, band and choir. In addition to these, there is a “Quest” gifted and talented program.

The “Kids Unite” after-school program is also available here.

501 W. Russell, Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2838 Grades: K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Other information: In addition to UIL, band and choir, Curtis also offers an “exemplary” reading buddy program, a peer mediator group and a Succeeding at Reading program.

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Crockett Elementary School 1015 Jameson St., Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2811 Grades: Pre-K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Pre-K goes from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Other information: The “Kids Unite” after-school program is available here. Crockett school colors are green and white, and the school mascot is the lion cub.

Ikard Elementary School 100 Ikard Lane, Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2818 Grades: Pre-K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Martin Elementary School 719 N. Oakridge Drive, Weatherford, Texas, 76087 817-598-2910 Grades: K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Other information: The “Quest” gifted and talented program is offered at this campus as well as the “Kids Unite” after-school program. Geography/spelling bees and sixth grade band are also available.

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Other information: A bilingual Pre-K through sixth grade program is also available at Seguin.

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Wright Elementary School 1309 W. Charles St., Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2828 Grades: Pre-K through 6 Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

P.A.S.S. Learning Center Phone: 817-598-2858 ext. 3511 Fax: 817-598-2881

Bridge Academy Phone: 817-598-2847 ext. 3809 (Located in Ninth Grade Center)

Pre-K goes from 8 to 11 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Other information: The “Quest” and “Kids Unite” programs are offered here as well as a bilingual Pre-K through fifth grade program.

The Weatherford ISD School Board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

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WHS Ninth Grade Center 1007 S. Main, Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2847 Grade: 9 Starting/Closing Times: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Other information: Students can participate in elective such as cosmetology, auto tech., tech systems, art, agriculture, speech, yearbook, JV Jazz or “Blue Belles.”

Weatherford High School 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, Texas, 76087 817-598-2858 Grades: 10 through 12 Starting/Closing Times: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Hall Middle School 902 Charles St., Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-2822 Grades: 7 and 8 Starting/Closing Times: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Other information: Activities/Programs include student council, poetry, drama clubs, a teen leadership group and the Hall Highsteppers Dance Team. Pre-AP classes are also offered here.

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K

yle Stallons admits he looks more like a football player than a piano player. Yet it wasn’t tackling the opponent but tickling the ivory that inspired him.

The 28-year-old from Aledo managed to combine sports and music during his time in high school. He was an All-State linebacker his senior year and could have played college ball but couldn’t resist the urge to follow the music. “I knew when I was just getting out of high school that I wanted to do something with music,” Stallons said. “I loved playing baseball and football but I was just kind

of done with it. It was really just about the music. My passion took over and I couldn’t stop it.”

After graduating in 2003, Stallons took his music to the University of North Texas where he majored in jazz. He said “being at UNT and actually finishing was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I made myself practice piano cause I knew after college it would be time to jump into the fast lane of music in Nashville.”

He moved to Nashville four years ago last September and has begun to carve out a career in the music industry – singing, writing, playing, producing. “It’s been a good

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Kyle Stallons (left) with brother Klint at the Grand Ole Opry.

year,” Stallons said. “I’ve gotten to play for a lot of people.”

Stallons and his brother Klint, who plays fiddle and bass, play for artist Kristen Kelly.

This past summer they played with Brad Paisley and starting Jan. 2013, they were scheduled to be on tour with Rascal Flatts until March.

Country music has a long history of piano playing artists – think Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley and Ronnie Millsap.

Stallons has played with John Michael Montgomery, Chuck Wick, Craig Campbell and Walter Hayes. He’s produced a Music Row Top 30 radio single by Darren Warren and is Warren’s tour manager. He plays as a studio musician. And he understands the way Nashville works.

“To build a long-term career, you have to be a writer,” Stallons said. “I hope to get a publishing deal and be writing for a living, playing for other artists, recording my own songs and producing. If I can’t get my songs to be a hit, maybe somebody else can.”

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“Nashville is just weird. It’s not a normal city. It’s always about the career, always about the music. People here can’t settle down … it’s like jumping into another world where every day is an audition. Life happens but I’m in a good spot. I’m able to dive into the music. I’ve still got a lot to learn.”

- Kyle Stallons Country songstress Rachele Lynaes will be singing one of Stallons’ songs on her new album coming out in January. “The song is called ‘Words in Red’ and it’s a rocking song about being a rebel but always living by the red words of Jesus in the Bible,” Stallons said.

The songs he writes “have more of a pop country sound … the piano lends itself more to a pop sound than a traditional Texas sound,” Stallon said. “It’s country mixed with Gavin McGraw.”

The ideas for his songs come from his life, he said. “All country music is about relationships, romance, drinking beer and loving your momma,” Stallons said. “I get a whole lot of inspiration from life.”

While a lot of his music revolves around growing up in the South, he says he always changes the name of the people he’s writing about, although some of his friends and acquaintances might recognize themselves.

Right now the favorite song he’s written is “A Heart Like That.” It’s a song about a wom-

an’s heart and the way she loves. “Guys in general will listen and go ‘that’s my wife … or that’s my momma … or that’s my girlfriend.’

It’s about the kind of love that just amazes a guy,” he said.

Stallons credits his own mother with helping develop his love for music. He started playing with his mom when he was 4. He credits an encounter at First Baptist Church Aledo with helping set his career path as well.

“I met Dan Roberts at First Baptist Church Aledo … he’s a songwriter who opened shows for Garth Brooks,” he said. “I got to play with him and do a lot of western swing.”

In Nashville, everything is about the music, Stallons said.

“Nashville is just weird,” he said. “It’s not a normal city. It’s always about the career, always about the music. People here can’t settle down … it’s like jumping into another world where every day is an audition. Life happens but I’m in a good spot. I’m able to dive into the music. I’ve still got a lot to learn.”

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Aledo Christian School Online School www.aledochristianschool.com

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About Weatherford College • Established in 1869 by Masons • The first graduates received their diplomas on June 15, 1876 • The Methodist Episcopal Church bought the college in 1889 • Reorganized into a junior college in 1921 • Became a public institution in 1949 • Moved to current campus in 1969 • The Weatherford Campus sits on 90 acres. The college has education centers in Decatur, Granbury and Mineral Wells, a 300-acre Agricultural Center and classes are held at other locations throughout the service area.

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Weatherford College’s new 40,400 square foot academic building was completed in August of 2012.

• Weatherford College is part of the Parker County Junior College District and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Higher Education ‘Time is Now’ for Weatherford College

By Donnita Nesbit Fisher The Community News

Weatherford College is the oldest continually operating community college west of the Mississippi River but that doesn’t mean it has to look like it.

In the past year, the college has undergone a bit of a facelift at its Weatherford campus. In addition to a new 40,400 square foot academic building and the Ed Kramer Veterans Plaza, almost all the campus’ rooflines have been renovated (with several buildings getting completely new roofs), there is a new parking lot and a new softball facility (Stuart field).

The WC Wise County campus,

between Bridgeport and Decatur, got two buildings totaling more than 100,000 square feet and the school added an education center in Granbury.

In August 2012, the college began its most successful capital campaign in its 143-year history. After just a few weeks of the campaign, the college was more than half way to its $2 million goal.

“The response we’ve had so far has been amazing,” said Dr. Kevin Eaton, WC president. “We’ve always felt like the support for Weatherford College was incredible, and the first few months of the capital campaign have made that crystal clear. People love this institution for how it has

changed countless lives since 1869.”

Money raised through the “Time is Now for Your College” campaign will be used to build scholarship endowments, fund renovations for older buildings and other projects, WC officials said.

Trustees are currently “studying the feasibility of adding a new Allied Health Building on the site of two old classroom buildings vacated when the new Academic Building was finished,” said Linda Brooks Bagwell, WC director of communications and public relations.

“The two buildings would be demolished and a 30,000 square foot building devoted to health care professions would be built,” she said.

“Preliminary plans are under way with expectations of a fall 2013 opening.”

The present Allied Health Building would be renovated, leaving some classrooms and adding needed office space and meeting rooms, Bagwell said.

The mission of Weatherford College “is to provide effective learning opportunities that enrich the lives of its students and the communities it serves.”

The school offers 35 areas of study in 19 professional or technical programs.

Currently about 5,500 students are enrolled at WC and about 46 percent of those are from Parker County.

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County Sports ◗ County School accomplishments

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With the 2012-2013 school year under way, we can reflect upon the accomplishments of Parker County’s schools in the world of sports in 2012.

Once again, Aledo, Brock, Millsap, Peaster, Poolville, Springtown, Weatherford and Weatherford College represented Parker County admirably in the realm of high school and collegiate sports competition, and even brought home a few state championships along the way.

Aledo After winning their third consecutive state football championship in 2011, the Aledo Bearcats moved to a new district, where they finished district play undefeated, outscoring opponents a combined 340-25.

However, the move up to big 4A meant big competition in the playoffs, and after defeating Cleburne 45-7 in bi-district, the Bearcats’ season ended in the area round with a loss to Denton Guyer, 42-30.

The Ladycats made it to the state championship final in volleyball, falling to Lucas Lovejoy in the championship match.

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SPORTS from page 39 The girls basketball and soccer teams won a district championship in the 2012 season, with the girls basketball team advancing to the area round of the playoffs.

The boys basketball and soccer teams also claimed one of the district’s four playoff spots this season.

The mixed-doubles tennis team of Amanda Richter and Rob Raines also qualified for the state tournament, and the Aledo girls golf team of Haley Gann, Quincy Ballard, Savannah Moody, Jesse Bearden, and Taylor Brookshire qualified for the state meet, finishing seventh overall as a squad.

Logan Lambert qualified for state on the boys side in golf.

Aledo qualified for the playoffs in softball, and the boys baseball team won a district championship, advancing to the area round of the post-season.

The sports programs’ efforts helped Aledo to an eighth place finish in the final Lone Star Cup standings.

Brock The Crowning jewel of Brock athlet-

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The Lady Eagles won their fourth consecutive state championship in 2012, making them the only 2A program ever to win four in a row.

Guards Kamy Cole and Kayce Gilman were both named to the State All-Tournament team, and Cole was named MVP of the state tournament.

The boys basketball team was also district champs and advanced to the state finals this past season.

Center Drake Osborn and forward Kanton Wood were both selected to the State All-Tournament team.

The Brock volleyball team went undefeated and won their district and advanced to the regional semi-finals, and the baseball team also went undefeated and advanced to the state semifinals.

Cole decided that one state championship was not enough for her this season, and won a Gold Medal at State in 800 meter run and Silver Medal in 1600 meter run in track and field, making it a total of nine Gold medals for the distance runner in her high school career.

The boys cross country team won district and finished fifth at state, and

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the tennis team finished second as a team in the state tournament, their highest finish in school history.

Individually in tennis, Adam Lessner in boys singles and the girls doubles team of Sierra Potts & Amy Henard both finished as state Silver medalists.

The softball team finished the season with post-season berth, and as a point of interest, the district introduced its first every junior high football program, in which the eighth grade team finished 6-2 and the 7th grade team finished 8-0.

Brock’s athletic programs contributed to a third place finish in the Lone Star Cup final standings, which the school has won twice in the last four years out of 229 class 2A schools in the state.

Millsap The Bulldogs year in athletics was highlighted by the play of the boys doubles tennis team of Gabe Knight and Josh Jones.

Jones and Knight defeated Casey De La Rosa and Josh Sharff of Edgewood in the state quarter-finals, Brice Conoly and Rhett Jones of Wall in the semis, and Tyler Keel and Collin McMullen of White Oak to bring home a state cham-

pionship for the Bulldogs in tennis.

Conoly was on the Wall team that won the state championship last season in boys doubles.

Peaster The Peaster volleyball team got things off to a good start for the year, finishing third in district 10 and advancing to the regional quarter finals before losing to Brock.

Karissa Wolfenberger was named Newcomer of the Year in 10-2A, while Kelsie Coplen was named Co-Blocker of the Year The boys basketball team finished second in district and advanced to playoffs as well.

Caleb Davis was named the Offensive MVP of the district, and Tyler Ballard was selected as the Co-Newcomer of the Year.

Coach Derron Smith was also selected as Co-Coach of the Year.

Poolville The Monarchs had a great year in boys basketball, finishing 13-1 in conference and winning a district championship.

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for the Monarchs, as the team finished with an overall record of 30-4, and advanced to the area round.

The Poolville volleyball team also won a district championship last season, advancing three rounds to the regional quarter-finals before losing in a four game set to Munday.

Rodriguez and Pae also advanced to the state quarter-finals in tennis in the boys doubles event.

Springtown For the Porcupines, the girls basketball team got things started on a good note, claiming the fourth and final playoff spot in district 5-4A this past season.

Pole vaulter Benji Brokenshire qualified for the state track and field meet in the spring, as well, and finished 9th for Springtown with a jump of 14’ 06”.

Weatherford The Weatherford softball team claimed a district championship in 2012 to advance to the playoffs, but drew a tough first round opponent in Midland Lee. The Kangaroos baseball team squared off with Lee in the first round of the playoffs as well, after finishing second in district competition in 2012.

Weatherford defeated Lee 16-8 and 18-2, before losing in the second round to El Paso Montwood.

Trooper Reynolds was named the Offensive Player of the Year in district, while Tyler Hanson received Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Jered Rhodes was selected as the Newcomer of the Year, while Beau Burrows was chosen as the Freshman of the Year.

Joshua Cox was named the Offensive MVP of District 4-5A in boys basketball, as well.

Kangaroo wrestler Garrett Hadley qualified for state in the 170-pound weight class for Weatherford this season, and Andrew Cape was a state qualifier in powerlifting.

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Springtown High School student Benji Brokenshire vaults at the state track meet in 2012.

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season, winning 17 of its last 19 games to earn a playoff berth.

The Coyotes, who finished the season with a 33-22 mark, competed in the North Texas Junior College Athletic College Tournament in early May. Pitcher Kylee Studioso, infielders Katy Vandewater, Casey Cromwell and Beverly Corry, and outfielder Samantha Alegria were all named to the All-Conference first team.

The Coyotes baseball team also had a strong showing in 2012, finishing 29-23 and earning a sport in the Region V tournament.

Weatherford had two players named to the first team All-Conference squad in third baseman Cameron Allerheiligen and short stop Peter Cuomo, and had three players taken in the MLB draft.

First baseman Tejay Antone went to the New York Mets in the 22nd round, pitcher Cameron Cox was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 25th round, and pitcher Jacob Stone was taken by the Cincinnati Reds in the 39th round.

In Rodeo, Weatherford College breakaway roper Cierra Kunesh and team roper Will Woodfin qualified for a spot in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.

Kunesh won the regional championship with a score of 580 points, 245 points ahead of her nearest competitor.

Woodfin was in seventh place heading into the final of the team roping event, but powered his way back to a regional title.

The Weatherford College men’s and women’s basketball team also earned regional berths this past season.

The men finished 15-11 on the year, while the women were 25-7 and reached the regional semi-finals before losing in double overtime.

On the men’s side, forward Matt Qualls was selected as the conference’s Newcomer of the Year, and guard Chris Whitehead earned firstteam all-conference honors.

On the women’s side, Hannah Christian was named Newcomer of the Year, and Gintare Mazionyte, JohVanna Darrington and Ryan Green were all named to the first team AllConference team.

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Churches CHRISTOPHER AMOS/THE COMMUNITY NEWS

Cool Assembly of God is at the southeast intersection of State Highway 180 and FM 113 between Wetherford and Mineral Wells.

Adell Community Fellowship

All Saints Episcopal Church

Bethel United Methodist Church

Brazos Trails Cowboy Church

Centerpoint Baptist Church

101 Adell Road Weatherford, Texas 76088 940-682-4224 www.adellcommunityfellowship.com

123 S Waco St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-596-8734 www.allsaintsweatherford.org secallsaints@uwmail.com

3196 Bethel Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-596-3418 www.bethelumcweatherford.org katie@bethelumcweatherford. org

300 Sharla Smelley Road Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-599-7377 www.brazostrailscowboychurch. org

1003 Center Point Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-596-3139

Agnes Baptist Church 350 Agnes N Springtown, Texas 76082-5044 817-523-7271 www.agnesbaptist.com dougharris@agnesbaptist.com

Aledo Christian Center 241 N Front St. Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-9062 www.aledocc.org aledochristian@att.net

Annetta United Methodist Church 2836 W FM 5 Aledo, Texas 76008 817-599-7950 www.annettaumc.org

Baker Baptist Church 1912 Baker Cut Off Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-594-3490

Aledo Church of Christ 201 S FM 1187 Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-8074 www.aledochurchofchrist.com aledocofc@sbcglobal.net

Aledo United Methodist Church 100 Pecan St. Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-8329 www.aledoumc.org cynthia@aledoumc.org

Bethel Baptist Church 201 Kathey St. Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-458-8502 www.bbcweatherford.com craig@psalm34-8.com

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 408 S Ash St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-4238

Bethesda United Methodist Church 6657 FM 113 N Weatherford, Texas 76088 940-682-7339 www.bethesdaumc.com office@bethesdaumc.com

Better Life Community Church 3607 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 817-677-2300 www.betterlifefamily.com staff@betterlifeministries.org

Beulah Baptist Church 350 Beulah Road Millsap, Texas 76066 817-594-3757 www.beulahbc.net beulahbaptistchurch@cirranet. net

Brock Baptist Church 2111 FM 1189 Brock, Texas 76087 817-596-7944 www.fbcbrock.com office@fbcbrock.com

Brock United Methodist Church 127 Lazy Bend Road Brock, Texas 76087 817-613-0332 www.brockumc.com church@brockumc.com

Calvary United Methodist Church 210 Garner Road Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5215 www.calvaryunitedmethodistchurch.org

Central Baptist Church 4260 Old Agnes Road Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-594-5918

Central Christian Church 1602 S Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-3053 www.welcometothetable.us office@welcometothetable.us

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Christ Church West Meets at Clear Fork Station Banquet Hall, 4971 E. I-20, Suite 100 Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-848-5638 www.christchurchwest.org

Christ the King Covenant Church 2800 Tin Top Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 2316 Highway 180 West Mineral Wells, Texas 76087 817-594-8720 www.ckcchome.org

Church of Christ Hillcrest 236 W I-20 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-4330

Church of Christ at Tin Top 320 Old Tin Top Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-599-6382

Church of Christ Case and Spring 201 Case St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-7722

Clear Fork Baptist Church 100 Ragle Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-594-1154 www.clearforkbaptistchurch.org pastorbilly@clearforkbaptistchurch.org

Community Baptist Church 1101 W Ball St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-0406 www.cbcweatherford.com cbcweatherford@att.net

Community Christian Church 2 Dean Drive Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-7393 www.cccaledo.org

Cool Assembly of God Church 10499 Mineral Wells Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76088 940-682-4401 www.coolassemblyofgod.com

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Cornerstone Community Church

First Baptist Church of Weatherford

Grace First Presbyterian Church

2233 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 817-677-3514 www.springtownccc.com ourcornerstone@gmail.com

Corner of Alamo and Palo Pinto Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5457 www.fbcweatherford.org

606 Mockingbird Lane Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-2744 www.gracefirstpc.org info@gracefirstpc.org

Couts United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Willow Park

Greenwood Baptist Church

802 N Elm St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-8601 www.coutsmethodistchurch. com couts@sbcglobal.net

601 Ranch House Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-441-7170 www.fbcwillowpark.com

1504 Greenwood Cutoff Road Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-596-8302 www.greenwoodbc.com

First Free Will Baptist Church

Harmony Baptist Church

109 N Line St. Weatherford, TX, 76086 817-599-9620 www.weatherfordfwb.com pastor@weatherfordfwb.com

242 Harmony Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-599-0600 www.theharmonybaptistchurch. org

First United Methodist Church of Springtown

Hilltop Baptist Church

Cross Timbers Bible Church 6505 FM 920 Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-599-7759 www.crosstimbersbiblechurch. com

Emmanuel Baptist Church 1706 S Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-3566 www.knowingchrist.info nitammaryt@uwmail.com

Faith Baptist Church 1411 Carter Road Springtown, Texas 76082 817-599-6773

Faith Presbyterian Church 301 Bailey Ranch Road Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-6262 www.faithaledo.com

New Beginnings Church 610 Goshen Road Springtown, Texas 76082 817-523-4462

First Baptist Church of Aledo

109 West 3rd St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-523-7874 www.springtownumc.org springtownumc@gmail.com

First United Methodist Church of Weatherford 301 S Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-4231 www.fumcweatherford.org office@fumcweatherford.org

Friendship Baptist Church 801 Friendship Road Weatherford, Texas 76085 817-594-5940 www.friendshipbc-wford.org

Fundamental Baptist Church 433 N Main St Springtown, Texas 76082 817-523-5477 www.fbcspringtown.com

128 Elm St. Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-8885 www.fbcaledo.com

Garner Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Springtown

Grace Community Fellowship

500 N Main St Springtown, Texas 76082-2102 817-220-5229 www.firstbaptistspringtown.com fbcstown@flash.net

111 W Ranch Lane Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-599-9173 www.gcflife.com gcflife@yahoo.com

2304 N FM 113 Weatherford, Texas 76088 940-682-7533

702 E 1st St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-1646

Hilltop Family Church 1227 Old Cottondale Road Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-7177 www.hilltop-church.com

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 16250 Old Weatherford Road Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-3500 www.holyredeemeraledo.org

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Midway Baptist Church 4110 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082-7244 817-221-5683 www.midwaybaptist-church.org midwaybaptist.church@yahoo. com

Midway Church Of Chirst 6400 Midway Road Springtown, Texas 76082-7303 817-221-2107

Mount Zion Baptist Church 109 S Brazos St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-613-8243

New Hope Baptist Church 107 S Bowie Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-596-9801 www.nhbcwfd.org info@nhbcwfd.org

New River Fellowship 3252 E I-20, Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087 817-341-7970 www.NewRiver.tv

North Main Church of Christ 1302 N Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-6896 www.northmaincofc.org nmaincc@att.net

Hope Lutheran Church

North Main Church of God

4795 E Highway 199 Springtown, Texas 76082-7381 817-221-4673

803 N Main St Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-4673

Lajunta Baptist Church

North Side Baptist Church

5207 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082 817-221-3989 www.lajuntabaptist.com

Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church 200 S Lakeshore Drive Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087 817-596-0100 www.lakeshorebaptist.com admin@lakeshorebaptist.com

Messiah Lutheran Church 907 Washington Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-613-1334 www.messiahmission.org

910 North Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-8612 www.nsbcweatherford.com

Oak Ridge Baptist Church 310 North Oak Ridge Drive Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087 817-613-1580 www.oakridgebc.com

Oak Ridge Church of Christ 4895 East I-20 Service Road North Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-441-1875 www.oakridgechurch.org

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Outreach Of Love Assembly Of God

Saint Francis of Assisi Church

South Side Baptist Church

The Fellowship at Weatherford

Weatherford Presbyterian Church

3591 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082-6834 817-221-2983 www.olcconnect.com nlveazey@gmail.com

117 Ranch House Road Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-441-9156 www.stfranciswillowpark.org

1115 S. Brazos St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-3239 www.ssbcweatherford.com

2721 South Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-5743 www.thefellowshipaw.com thefellowshipaw@aol.com

204 S Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-598-1277 www.weatherfordpca.org weatherfordpca@att.net

Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church

Spring Creek Baptist Church

211 S. Main St. and 1802 Bethel Road Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-596-9585 www.ss-cc.org

100 Spring Creek Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-594-3707

The Summit (A Fellowship of St. Paul Lutheran Church)

Westwood Christian Fellowship

Ourtreach of Love Church World Ministries 134 Otto Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-594-6108 www.olcwm.org

Parker County Cowboy Church 5050 FM 5 S Aledo, Texas 76008 817-925-0910 www.pccowboychurch.org

First Baptist Church of Poolville 202 S Church St. Poolville, Texas 76487 817-594-3916 www.fbcpoolville.org

Poolville Church of Christ 304 N Church St. Poolville, Texas 76487 817-594-4182

Poolville United Methodist Church 230 N Church St. Poolville, Texas 76487 817-599-3601 www.umcpoolville.org

Prince Memorial CME 410 W Oak St. Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-594-2003

Santa Fe Drive Baptist Church 1502 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-2863 www.santafebaptistchurch.com hl.jayne@sbcglobal.net

Shady Grove Baptist Church 2470 W Lambert Road Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-594-2057

Shiloh Trail Cowboy Church 2859 Thompson Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-599-6523 www.shilohtrailcowboychurch. com

111 Maverick St. Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-8707 www.the-summit.org

Springtown Baptist Temple 201 John Woody Road E Springtown, Texas 76082 817-523-0376 www.sbtchurch.org

Springtown Church of Christ 316 Church St. Springtown, Texas 76082 817-523-4419 www.springtownchurchofchrist.org springtownchurch@yahoo.com

The Church in Peaster 8601 FM 920 Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-596-8805 www.thechurchinpeaster.com thechurchinpeaster@thechurchinpeaster.org

1010 S Bowie Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-5190 www.wcffamily.com

Trinity Bible Church

Wheatland Baptist Church

4936 East I-20 Access Road South Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-441-7477 www.trinitybible.com

15910 Hwy. 377 South Fort Worth, Texas 76126 817-443-6063 www.wheatlandbaptistchurch. org

Trinity Lutheran Church

Willow Park Baptist Church 129 South Ranch House Road Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-1596 www.willowparkbaptist.org

1500 West Ball St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-613-1939 www.trinityweatherford.org trinityweatherford@sbcglobal.net

Union Baptist Church 3451 Sarra Lane Springtown, Texas 76082 817-613-1441 www.ubcspringtown.org

721 Ranch House Road Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-447-9056 www.willowparkchurchofchrist. com

Solid Rock Bible Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

591 S Reno Road Springtown, Texas 76082 817-221-3444

2251 Bethel Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-599-9700

1311 E Bankhead Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-7421 www.vbcinfo.com info@vbcinfo.com

South Main Church of Christ

The Episcopal Church in Parker County

Weatherford Church of Christ

201 South Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-3030 www.southmaincoc.com smcoc76086@yahoo.com

2 Dean Drive Aledo, Texas 76008 817-637-0846 www.episcopalchurchpc.org info@episcopalchurchpc.org

202 W Ranch Court Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-594-0910 www.weatherfordchurch.com church_info@weatherfordchurch.com

Victory Baptist Church

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Willow Park Church of Christ

Windmill Church of Christ 4839 Tin Top Road Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-613-0277 www.windmillcoc.org

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Social Services SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES Aledo Children’s Advocats’ Clothes Closet 9901 East Bankhead Hwy., Suite B, Aledo, Texas 76008 between FM 1187 and Ranch House Road 817-441-2707 www.aledoadvocats.com Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Summer hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Don Sorensen, left, and Hoyt Stevens assemble a dresser at Manna Storehouse for display in the public assistance center’s showroom on Spring Street in downtown Weatherford.

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Careity Foundation P.O. Box 126038 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817-882-4100 www.careity.org

Center of Hope (Aledo) 9901 East Bankhead Hwy. Suites C and D Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-2442 Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Laura Noll (director)

Center of Hope (Weatherford) 629 Palo Pinto St. Suite D, Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-0266 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://centerofhopetx.com

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Parker County 701 Palo Pinto St., Suite 701-F Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-6224 casa@casaofparkercounty.com

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Freedom House 1149 Fort Worth Hwy. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-596-7543 24 Hour Hotline: 817-596-8922 Fax: 817-596-4369 Contact: Catherine Tietjen ctfh@sbcglobal.net

Goodwill Store 1801 South Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-613-0825 Hours: Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.

Grace House Pregnancy Assistance Center 112 West Russell St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-4700 www.gracehouseministries.net

The Haven Youth counseling and mentoring 318 West Spring St. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-304-7472 Contact: Cindy Hanna (Program Director) http://crossroads-wfd.org

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Hemispherectomy Foundation P.O. Box 1239 Aledo, Texas 76008 hemifoundation.org

Manna Parker County 129 East Spring St., or P.O. Box 9 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-6569 Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. mannastorehouse@sbcglobal.net www.mannastorehouse.110mb.com

United Way of Parker County 106 Austin Ave., Suite 108 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-596-5986 www.unitedwayofparkercounty.org www.rideunitedparkercounty.com

Weatherford Access Center 220 Fort Worth Hwy., Suite 125 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-374-7911 Fax: 817-599-6309

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Clubs and Organizations CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Aledo Community Lions Club P.O. Box 26 Aledo, Texas 76008 817-441-9191 www.aledolions.com

Bush Legacy Republican Women 1701 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-0291 www.blrww.com

Business Development Group of Aledo P.O. Box 1565 Aledo, Texas 76008 Steve Bartley - Aledo National Bank - 817-441-5200 info@bdgofaledo.com www.bdgofaledo.com

East Parker County Genealogy & Historical Society P.O. Box 223 Aledo, Texas 76008 Meets at 101 Stagecoach Trail, Willow Park 817-233-4322

MOM’s Club of Aledo and Willow Park 817-598-0231 awpmomsclub@gmail.com http://awpmomsclub.tripod. com/

NAACP, Weatherford/ Parker County Branch B. J. Thomas 817-599-3528

Native Plant Society of Texas Eileen Porter 817-596-5567 http://tpsot.org/crosstimbers

Parker County 4-H Kayla Neill 604 N. Main St., Suite 200 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-598-6172 www.parker.agrilife.org kbneill@ag.tamu.edu

Parker County Aggie Mom’s Club http://parkercomoms.aggienetwork.com

Parker County Active Democrats 113 Kingswood Road Willow Park, Texas 76087 817-565-3301 Meets at 321 S Main, Weatherford www.parkercountyactivedemocrats.org

Parker County Amateur Radio Club P.O. Box 1795, Weatherford, Texas 76086 www.w5pc.org Meets at 701 Narrow Street, Weatherford, TX.

Parker County Christian Home Educators http://www.parkercountyhomeschool.org/

Parker County Democratic Party 109 York Ave. #4, Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-8683 www.parkercodemocrats.org

Parker County Health Foundation 200 Palo Pinto Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-594-1990 www.parkercountyhealthfoundation.org donnakirkpatrick@parkercountyhealthfoundation.org

Parker County Heritage Society P.O. Box 97 Weatherford, Texas 76086 www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com

Parker County Master Gardener Association 604 North Main, Suite 200 Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-598-6168 www.pcmg-texas.org pcmagtx@gmail.com

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Charlie McLain and Bob Carlson share the podium at the Aledo Lions Club’s annual charity dinner.

Parker County Republican Party One Austin Ave. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-599-0711 www.parkertxgop.org

Parker County Republican Women 113 Highland Drive, Aledo, Texas 76008 817-703-8850 www.parkercorepublicanwomen.org

Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Bob Glenn 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy., Weatherford, Texas 76088 817-598-5402 www.parkercountysheriffsposse. com bglenn@plainscapital.com

Parker County Texas Democratic Women Freda Burks 817-220-0191 www.tdw.org/ParkerCountyTDW/

Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ Club Jackie Dixon 817-991-4402 http://pcwnc.org

Pioneer Square Dance Club 1602 S Main St. Weatherford, Texas 76008 817-594-1258 www.pioneerssquaredance.com cdavis2.4@sbcglobal.net

Quilters Guild of Parker County PO Box 2022 Weatherford, TX 76086 www.quiltersguildofparkercounty.org/a/

Weatherford Noon Lions Club http://weatherfordnoontx.lionwap.org/

Weatherford Optimist Club http://sites.google.com/site/ weatherfordoptimist/

Weatherford Rotary Club Meets at Doss Heritage & Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 www.weatherfordrotary.org

Weatherford Stage Performers 817-594-5596 weatherfordstage@ont.com

Springtown Lions Club James Wooten 817-771-2540 www.slcyouthsports.com

The Gluten Intolerance Group of North Texas

Weatherford Toastmasters 817-594-6869 http://4963.toastmastersclubs. org svdunn@charter.net

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Zonta Club P.O.Box 2095 Weatherford, Texas 76086 www.zontaparkercounty.org

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FOR THE BIRDS

feathered friends

By Martina Treviño The Community News

On a farm to market road just north of Weatherford is a little bit of paradise that is literally for the birds.

Discreetly concealed by the owners’ gated home there sits a five-acre refuge, dedicated to the care and comfort of exotic birds.

Aptly named Birdlink Sanctuary, a non-profit organization, provides a home where birds can live out their lives peacefully or find a new human companion.

Jean and Jim Gibson have taken on the task of accepting “all unwanted, deformed, abused and neglected birds,” she said.

Not breeders or sellers, the Gibson’s provide for dozens of birds.

“We believe the bird chooses the human,” Jean said.

The husband and wife team work together on their mutual labor-of-love that they fell into by accident when they rescued a sparrow-hawk 25 years ago.

Jean, a retired nurse, is a natural caregiver.

She has the ability to patiently handraise baby birds with demanding feeding schedules.

Jim, a retired builder, uses his skills to build the aviaries and cages for the flock.

Together they feed, water, and provide daily interaction to more than 40 birds, including parrots, macaws, conures, Amazons, cockatiels and lovebirds.

In addition, they have taken in a few llamas, donkeys, goats and dogs and cats.

The Gibson’s know them all by name, as well as their history and characteristics.

The birds end up at Birdlink for a variety of reasons.

The economic downturn has forced responsible owners, who can no longer afford to keep their birds, to surrender them.

In addition, a decrease in demand has forced breeders to reduce their flocks.

In the worst cases, birds must be removed from inhumane living situations.

Jean tells of one such situation.

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Jim Gibson works with one of the rescued birds at Birdlink Sanctuary.

“It was filthy, rats, roaches, it was the most horrific thing I’ve ever had to do,” she said. “It was like the TV show, “Hoarders,” with garbage piled to the ceiling. There were 38 birds in total darkness, many being fed the wrong diet, which caused liver damage in all eight eclectus.”

“But unlike the cases we see of abused dogs, these cases receive no news coverage and the abusers see no consequences,” Jean said.

A few of the Birdlink flock have humans who are now in hospice care and can no longer care for the birds.

In these cases the Gibson’s help provide visitation for them, either at the Sanctuary or by transporting the bird to the hospice center.

While others simply outlive their human companions.

“Hyacinth macaws have a life expectancy of 100 years,” Jean said.

One of Birdlink’s permanent residents, Trace, a ‘grouchy’ Amazon parrot, was owned by a merchant marine that left a trust fund for the bird’s maintenance.

Trace gets $25 per month, which is enough to house and feed him.

The Gibson’s encourage owners to make arrangements for their pets in the event that they outlive them.

They have done this themselves.

Working with Tim and Becky Morton, they have helped establish Earth Haven, another non-profit, and have set up a life estate for the Birdlink flocks.

In an effort to raise awareness, Birdlink participates in the First Monday Trade Days. “The city of Weatherford built this wonderful place for the animals at First Monday,” Jean said.

The Gibson’s use the monthly event to educate the public.

They also sell extra cages and extra bird toys made by the Girl Scouts to help raise funds. The event also helps find potential adopters.

“I don’t sell my birds; you’re going to have to be really, really good to adopt one,” Jean said.

The Gibson’s want to be certain that people know exactly what to expect when they adopt an exotic bird.

“People don’t know what they are getting into when they buy one at the pet shop,” she said.

Buyers are not told that the beautiful, eye-catching, expensive birds are naturally noisy, messy and potentially destructive.

“Birds, in general, have the intelligence of a five-year old child, but the social-skills of a two-year old,” she said.

“You are dealing with personalities who understand mood and hormones. They recognize manipulation, ‘if I do this, you’ll do that.’ They sulk, they throw tantrums, they get even.”

She tells of a cockatoo that chewed up an antique Stickley settle that the owner had paid $5000 for – no one told her they like to chew things.

Buyers are not told that keeping them locked up can be a challenge.

Some species are adept escape artists, Jim said, learning how to get out of even out of the most secure cages and even learning how to unlock combinations locks.

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BIRDLINK from page 48 In addition, people are not warned of the health implications.

“We’ve got birds that are surrendered because people develop respiratory problems,” Jim said. “A lady brought in an 11-year old, African Grey, that they probably paid $1200 for, and she (the owner) was down to 40 percent of her lung capacity. The dander damages your lungs and the pet shops don’t tell you that.”

But even with all these drawbacks, they can make excellent lifelong companions if the fit is right, Jean said.

She is working to pair up returning Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or other disabilities with companion birds.

She tells of Lucky, a little Senegal who was paired with a quadriplegic. The wheelchair bound veteran provides total care for the bird – they

eat together and even shower together.

The Gibsons said they are grateful for the support they have received from the community.

The Weatherford Farmers Market provides them with fresh fruits and vegetables and have even donated plants to ‘beautify the place,’ Jean said.

Dillard’s Feed is also a big supporter, she said.

A couple of local doctors offices and the city of Weatherford offices help collect newspapers.

Volunteers from area colleges and teens that are doing required community service give their time.

And others, like Carrie Long and Dr. Melody Potter, provide foster homes for the overflow.

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OTHER SERVICES Department of Family and Protective Services 4113 Hwy. 180 East Suite B, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067 940-325-6959 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-252-5400

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SERVICES FROM THE PARKER COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING Call the PCCOA for information: 817-596-4640 – Opportunities provided to Parker County residents ages 60-plus from the Parker County Committee on Aging • CASE MANAGEMENT Administered from the Weatherford Senior Center to participants throughout Parker County, this service provides individual assessment, arranging of necessary care and services, ongoing monitoring of client’s status and periodic revision of the overall service plan.

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PCCOA from page 51 • INFORMATION AND REFERRAL An ongoing program providing senior adults and their advocates or caregivers with concrete information about public and voluntary services and resources available to them.

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• MEALS ON WHEELS Delivered five days a week to homebound elderly who are unable to prepare their own meals or who lack family, friends or other community resources. These meals also meet 1/3 RDA requirements.

• TRANSPORTATION Available Monday through Friday, this service offers reduced rates for trips to pharmacies, grocers, doctors’ offices and to the Senior Center.

• CONGREGATE MEALS Served five days a week in a congregate setting at the Weatherford Senior Center, these meals meet 1/3 of the RDA requirements for senior adults.

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Marshall Park

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Tuesday’s general race, In the presidentialRomney Mitt Republican Gov. Barack outpolled President national winObama, the 7,804. Likewise, ner, 38,980 to Senate candidate Republican U.S. Paul over Democrat Ted Cruz won to 8,072.

Sadler, 37,875 were conVery few local races dropped vote totals tested, and the races. off in down-ballot Precinct 2 to A measure in or wine for allow sale of beer passed off-premises consumption meato 3,43. Several easily, 4,959 in areas around sures also passed join Emergency Millsap to No. 7.

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Youth Basketball Signups

Club Youth Aledo Lions signups Basketball League p.m. Sunday, will be from 1-4 Sunday, Nov. 11 Nov. 4 and School Gym at Aledo Middle currently must #1. Players first grade be enrolled from grade. All playthrough eighth one of the two ers must attend dressed in basketsignups, be be prepared for ball attire and for placement a brief tryout is $95 per on a team. Costs information, player. For more com. visit www.aledolions.

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Class AA Second Hogan hold on Saturday.

Mohr and Nadia in San Antonio Gomba, Ariana the Alamodome Majors Megan contest at Regiment Drum Super Regional of America Aledo Bearcat from the Bands page 2A. Place awards can be found on More photos

Snowball Express

results: Selected race VICE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT AND Ryan (R)......38,980 Mitt Romney/Paul Biden (D) .... 7,804 Barack Obama/JoeGray (L) ...........463 99 Gary Johnson/Jim Honkala (G).............

Jill Stein/Cheri Write In/Other..................................173 47,519 TOTAL ..........................................

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coordinating outing for families of fallen American heroes

UNITED STATES SENATOR Ted Cruz (REP) ...........................37,875 ...................... 8,072 Paul Sadler (DEM) .....................890 John Jay Myers (LIB) ................... 342 David B. Collins (GRN) TOTAL ...........................................47,179 DISTRICT 12 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ................... 39,625 Kay Granger (REP) ................6,603 (DEM) Dave Robinson (LIB) ..............1,038 Matthew Sodolow TOTAL ..........................................47,266

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news reports The photos and and women men of U.S. service overseas to the returning from of their spouses what outstretched arms are familiar. But and children don’t whose parents about the kids

RAILROAD COMISSIONER (REP) ............ 37,400 Christi Craddick .......................7,568 Dale Henry (DEM) (LIB)..................871 Vivekananda Wall .................... 793 Chris Kennedy (GRN) TOTAL .........................................46,632

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER, TERM UNEXPIRED (REP) ........ 38,120 Barry Smitherman (DEM) ................3,015 Jaime O. Perez .....................1,986 Josh Wendel (GRN) TOTAL ..........................................43,121

43RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT ................. 40,160 Craig Towson (REP)

415TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGE, DISTRICT (REP) ....40,288 Graham Quisenberry

43RD DISTRICT ATTORNEY, JUDICIAL District ................40,299 Don Schnebly (REP)

2 COURT AT LAW JUDGE, COUNTY ......................40,379 Ben Akers (REP)

COUNTY ATTORNEY...................40,556 John Forrest (REP)

SHERIFF (REP)................... 40,841 Larry Fowler

come home? resmakes Aledo That question voice crack with ident Bob Wood’s the retired emotion and spurred with get involved Navy captain to a non-profit of Snowball Express, to the families group dedicated “Snowball Express fallen heroes. event,” Wood is a large once-a-year for kids to run, said. “It’s a chance the bigger part but play and laugh, bonding.” of it is healing and designed to give The event is hope, he said. heroes made “Many of our families planpromises to their they future when ning for the mishome,” the would return Express states. sion of Snowball while fighting “Unfortunately, many made the for our freedom, came a trip ce and never ultimate sacrifi Express works to this time, the event includesis servand Wood home. Snowball alive for the to Fort Worth outing which keep those promises spouses or ing as day captain of 2.

Sunday, Dec. children and surviving will take place day of activities heroes.”. a full our nation’s about 900 He’s planned from In December 2006, includes caravanningWorth of military person- which the Fort family members terrorist attacks Dallas hotels to performance the nel killed since 2001, Stockyards , a special West Show, on Sept. 11, Wild on America Pawnee Bill’s southern California.y of dignitaries, a congathered in visits from local discovered the Sonny Burgess, “Kids and widows they found they cert by Texas artist by the weren’t alone. And according to the a barbecue dinner provided and an afterweren’t forgotten,” history.

Texas Pork Producers there will at Billy Bob’s where a Snowball Express in southern noon houses and After meeting the be games, bounce three years, Gary Sinise and California for Dallas last year. special concert by to event moved to Six Flags and the Lt. Dan Band. page 3A Families went They are comTurn to SNOWBALL, South Fork Ranch. this year and area ing back to the

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Veterans Day Celebration

celebraA Veteran’s Day on at 8:30 a.m. tion will be 12 at Vandagriff Monday, Nov. School. Veterans, Elementary are community family and the program honorinvited to the service men ing all military and women.

Project Celebration 2012

SNOWBALL EXPRESS V

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Celebration The Aledo Project at 6:30 p.m.

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Intermediate The McAnally had known Nora School student at she was a student Maloy when School, and Stuard Elementary out Maloy’s 3when she found Aiden had kidney year-old son to do somecancer, she wanted thing to help. already taken An idea had head when she root in Sarah’s to Philadelphia was on a trip While with her grandparents.

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by P&Z recommended The firm was for their familiarity over two others work and the overall past ed but with the area, Cost was not specifi presentation. did a comprehensive Freese and Nichols cost approximately that plan for Aledo project for a more limited $75,000 and that ran $45,000. or Hudson Oaks no fees charged the There will be to the firm until by payments made and approved proposal is received and Zoning Commission the Planning Council. and the City

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customFischer flag down to friend Heidi almost $1,200 (left) and her which raised Sarah Morehead stand in Aledo, ers for her lemonade help Aiden Maloy.

$1,200 total. making almost Aiden. friends raised are Cody and friends started Sarah and her Sarah’s parents Sarah and her day. “I was and the friends more than $600 that Kathy Morehead. making plans, felt really happy family will be with the idea. shocked – I Aiden and his at were really really fell in love of funds raised it was really because I felt we the recipients “They thought Aiden, she said” Thanksgiving were really excited going to help second annual mile cool, and they woman gave the 22. The one said.

Kathy said one $100 bill.

Trot on Nov. 5k to help,” Sarah 8 a.m. and the Sarah and her the lemonade stand a run begins at So on Oct. 29, how gener8:30. the stand in front “It was amazing “It begins at friends set up about historic diswere,” she said.

For more information of Forté in Aledo’s was to raise ous people our community.” visit www.communitygoal says a lot about trict. Sarah’s a the event, Sarah received day. news.com/trot.

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Intermediate The McAnally had known Nora School student at was a student Maloy when she School, and Stuard Elementary Maloy’s 3out when she found Aiden had kidney year-old son to do somecancer, she wanted thing to help. already taken An idea had head when she root in Sarah’s to Philadelphia was on a trip While with her grandparents.

Alex’s Lemonade there, she saw operates to raise Stand, which childhood cancer. money to fight out Aiden was “When I found cancer, I wanted diagnosed with like that for to do something him,” Sarah said. about ideas “We were talking said Sarah’s mom for her party,” a if, instead of Kathy. Sarah set up a lemparty, she could for to raise money onade stand

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by P&Z recommended The firm was for their familiarity over two others work and the overall past ed but with the area, Cost was not specifi presentation. did a comprehensive Freese and Nichols cost approximately that plan for Aledo project for a more limited $75,000 and that ran $45,000. or Hudson Oaks no fees charged the There will be to the firm until by payments made and approved proposal is received and Zoning Commission the Planning and the City Council.

$1,200 total. making almost Aiden. friends raised are Cody and friends started Sarah and her Sarah’s parents Sarah and her day. “I was and the friends more than $600 that Kathy Morehead. making plans, felt really happy family will be with the idea. shocked – I Aiden and his at were really really fell in love of funds raised it was really because I felt we the recipients “They thought she said” Thanksgiving were really excited going to help Aiden, second annual mile cool, and they woman gave the 22. The one said.

Kathy said one $100 bill.

Trot on Nov. 5k to help,” Sarah a 8 a.m. and the Sarah and her the lemonade stand run begins at So on Oct. 29, how gener8:30. the stand in front “It was amazing “It begins at about friends set up historic diswere,” she said.

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Mary Kemp has offered Living History for 32 years

By Katie Martinez The Community News

Mary Kemp grew up living off the land in Parker County.

Born into the great depression, some of her favorite memories are hunting squirrel with her father in the fields and valleys around FM 51 in Weatherford.

“I’d carry the bag and hold the feet while he skinned them,” she said. “When we got back home, mother would cook them up – oh boy, we’d have squirrel and dumplings, squirrel and dressing.

We loved it fried, and when our cousins would come to visit they’d ask her to fry them up some squirrel.”

Life was a lot slower and simpler in those days, and one day in April every year Kemp opens up the doors to the past for everyone to come and see.

The Shaw-Kemp Ranch Open House celebrated its 32nd anniversary this year. It takes guests back to Parker County, as it was, with a collection of old buildings, fully furnished with antique furniture and goods.

The oldest, and the original home on the property, The Shaw Cabin was built in 1856 by Thomas Jefferson Shaw. It contains the portraits of the cabin’s original homesteaders.

Other antique structures have been brought to the property and furnished with period pieces from the area.

Few, if any, in Parker County are more qualified than Kemp to paint a picture of historical life around Weatherford – and not just because she has lived there for 85 years.

A long-time member of the Parker County Historical Society, Kemp was instrumental in getting markers at 17 locations throughout the county.

She kept historical scrapbooks for the county and she, along with her lifelong friend Leon Tanner, has written four books on interesting characters in Parker County history with all the proceeds going to local charities.

She was a founding member of the Abandoned Cemetery Association, which tends to 62 abandoned cemeteries in Parker County, cleaning away brush and weeds and preserving or

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Mary Kemp stands in front of her home on the historic Shaw-Kemp Ranch south of Weatherford.

restoring headstones when possible.

“I’ve had people ask me before why I do it, and I really don’t know why I care about history so much,” she said. “But I do. I guess it’s because I’ve spent my whole life here, and I’ve had a great life.”

The Ranch Kemp set up an entire town at ShawKemp Ranch in a field of bluebonnets.

There is an old general store, with an antique cash register and dry goods that line the shelves behind the counter.

A bank and dentist’s office look like they were plucked right out of a western film. The barbershop is furnished with the same antique chair where her husband of 53 years, V Kemp Jr., who died in 1998, had his first hair cut.

There is an old school house and church, and a jail that houses the old metal bars from the original Parker County jail.

There are thousands of items and

photographs on display and Kemp can tell a story about almost every one of them.

For the last 32 years, she has, but she doesn’t know how many more Open Houses she will be able to attend.

“I am afraid this might be my last,” she said. “I’ve been to the hospital five times since Christmas – once with a heart attack and it’s not that I want to die, but when you get to be my age you kind of make peace with it. I have had a great life.”

She came a long way from her early days, graduating school and taking a job as secretary to the Superintendent of the Weatherford ISD, where she worked for 18 years before retiring to help her husband run the business he founded, Texas Butane.

She said her mother never moved from the house of her childhood.

“She died in a house without water or electricity, sitting on the back porch

where she used to sit and tell me stories,” she said. “She was 97 years old and never went to a doctor or a hospital a day in her life. If something was ailing us, she would boil up some horehound or something else out of the garden for a remedy.”

Kemp has won awards for her service to preserving local history, locally and state-wide. She has raised two children, son Rusty who is heir to the ShawKemp Ranch and daughter Judy, who took over operations at Texas Butane when V died.

She has five grandsons, 11 great granddaughters and one great-great grandson, with another great-great granddaughter on the way.

She said she is proud of some of the things she has been able to accomplish, but she feels like there is so much more to be done and she just can’t do much more.

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KEMP from page 63 “I wrote four books,” she said.

“But I had 20 books in me, some of them I even started and organized and planned out, but I just can’t do any more – my eyesight isn’t what it used to be and it takes a lot out of you.”

In the weeks leading up to the Open House, a lot of activity is going on behind the scenes and volunteers are gearing up from all over Parker County to play familiar roles.

“We’ll have all the Mayberry crew, the Sheriff and Deputy, Otis – the town drunk, which

Your Parker County everyone gets a real kick out of and of course little Opie which is played by someone different every year,” she said.

“Nadeen Murphry will come out and play Minnie Pearl and oh boy, do we have a good time.”

Classic cars will be on display and musicians will play songs, families will picnic and children will run and play.

Kemp will pass much of the event sitting with her friends in the shade, as she has for the past three decades, visiting and telling stories, smiling and laughing and selling copies of the books she has left – the ones that haven’t

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She will tell people about the old days and a simpler time in Weatherford.

“The worst thing about all that is there is so much meanness – just so much meanness and I can’t hardly bear it,” she said. “It didn’t used to be like that.”

She misses those days sometimes, and she went to a restaurant not that long ago that specializes in traditional southern cooking, where she ordered some squirrel.

It sounded good, but she found herself disappointed.

“It wasn’t my mother’s squirrel,” she said.

The general store at the Shaw-Kemp ranch takes you back to a simpler time.

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