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A Le t t e r F r o m t h e
MAYOR
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This means please wear masks in
start initial budget discussion and
In these unprecedented times,
public, practice social distancing
throughout August worked with city
we are experiencing a situation
and good hygiene. Additionally, its
staff to make any necessary changes.
you or I never thought we’d see.
perfectly OK to continue staying at
In the fiscal year 2020 - 2021 budget,
I want to thank our Lake Worth
home as much as possible, especially
city staff accounted for property tax
elected officials and our elected
for those most vulnerable.
cap limitations along with limited
officials at all levels of government for acting to protect us and prevent hospitals and healthcare workers from being overwhelmed. None of these decisions were made easily.
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As I write this, we continue to face
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If you are comfortable please be sure to support all our local businesses. I know they welcome all our support and look forward to getting back on their feet and serving our wonderful community. As mandates and rules
uncertain times with no clear road
change please be sure to stay up
map for the future. The City of Lake
to date by visiting our website at
Worth follows the direction of Tarrant
www.lakeworthtx.org, or Facebook
County, which takes its direction from
(tag: @lwtxcity). Our reopening
the State of Texas. State and County
will continue to be successful if
officials have the data and subject
we continue to work together.
matter experts on staff to make these extremely important decisions, while balancing health and livelihood. Here in Lake Worth we have
necessary steps to remain safe.
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no capital improvement purchases or projects. If you would like to view the city’s budget, please visit www. lakeworthtx.org and click on the Finance tab under City Government.
vigilant we can get through this better together on the other side!
caution to the wind; we must take
programs or expanded services, and
of those around us. By remaining
city hall, municipal court, parks,
hours). However, we cannot throw
with no new positions, limited
protect our health and the health
challenging time and come out
center (operating under limited
by presenting a proposed budget
We all must do our part to
reopened most of our facilities; playgrounds, library, and our senior
sales tax dollars due to the pandemic
Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 Budget The Council approved a new budget and tax rate on September 8 for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year. In July, the Council held a budget workshop to
MAYOR WALTER BOWEN 817-237-1211 Council Member Since: October 1971 Mayor Since: May 1995 Current Term Expiration: May 2021 Email: wbowen@lakeworthtxcc.org
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Community Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 04
Walter Bowen Mayor wbowen@lakeworthtxcc.org Jim Smith Council Member, Place 1 jsmith@lakeworthtxcc.org Geoffrey White Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 gwhite@lakeworthtxcc.org Sue Wenger Council Member, Place 3 swenger@lakeworthtxcc.org
Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 06 City Water / Sewer / Refuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 07 Lake Worth Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 08 Medstar Mobile Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10 Lake Worth Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 12 Lake Worth ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 13 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 14 Lake Worth Shopping & Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 16
Pat O. Hill Council Member, Place 5 phill@lakeworthtxcc.org Gary Stuard Council Member, Place 6 gstuard@lakeworthtxcc.org Clint Narmore Council Member, Place 7 cnarmore@ lakeworthtxcc.org
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NAS JRB - Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 18 Tarrant County Constable - Precinct 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 20 Multi-Purpose Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 22 Jalapeno Tater Tot Casserole Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 23 Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 24 Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 27 Mary Lou Reddick Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 28 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 31
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Ronny Parsley Council Member, Place 4 rparsley@lakeworthtxcc.org
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Community
PROFILE
Slow down, relax, unplug, and experience the beauty and charm of Lake Worth, Texas. Located in Northwest Tarrant County, the city is home to one of the most beautiful lakes in Texas – Lake Worth. The 2010 US Census population for the city was 4,584; Texas Municipal League (TML) estimates the current population as 4,710. The city covers approximately
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2.5 square miles.
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Lake Worth was built in 1914 as a reservoir and for recreation. The property is owned by the City of Fort Worth, while the Tarrant Regional Water District controls the reservoir’s water rights. The City was incorporated on February 19, 1949, and first adopted its Home Rule Charter in 1965. The Home Rule Charter was amended in 1968, 2003, 2008 and most recently in 2019. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government with a City Council comprised of the Mayor and seven Council members. The term of office is two years with the terms of the Mayor and three Council members expiring in oddnumbered years and the terms of the other four Council members expiring in even-numbered years. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the city. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council meets regularly on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are usually at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 3805 Adam Grubb. CITY ADMINISTRATION The Administration Department is responsible for overseeing the management of day-to-day operations of the city including building permits, code compliance, inspections, communications, and municipal court. The Administration Department is comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, City Secretary, and Human Resources. DID YOU KNOW? The Lake Worth Museum has the high school year books from the 1940’s and up! Make it a point to visit and take a look at the school history that is made available to all residents.
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GOVERNMENT Federal Lake Worth is located in the 12th Federal Congressional District served by U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger, who has an office in Fort Worth. The state is represented by Senator Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn. • Congresswoman Kay Granger 817-338-0909 www.kaygranger.house.gov
• Sen. Ted Cruz N. Texas Office 214-599-8749 www.cruz.senate.gov
• Sen. John Cornyn N. Texas Office 972-239-1310 www.cornyn.senate.gov State
Debbie Whitley Assistant City Manager/ Director of Finance 817-237-1211 ext. 103 dwhitley@ lakeworthtx.org Monica Solko City Secretary 817-237-1211 ext. 105 msolko@ lakeworthtx.org
Senator Jane Nelson who has an office in Grapevine. The Texas State Representative for Lake Worth is representative Charlie Geren (District 99) • Sen. Jane Nelson 817-424-3446 www.nelson.senate.state.tx.us
• Rep. Charlie Geren 817-738-8333 www.charliegeren.com
County Lake Worth is located within Tarrant County and is in Precinct 4 which is represented by Tarrant County Commissioner J.D. Johnson. • Commissioner J.D. Johnson 817-238-4400 tarrantcounty.com
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Barry Barber Director of Building Development 817-237-1211 ext. 114 bbarber @lakeworthtx.org J.T. Manoushagian Chief of Police 817-237-1211 ext. 301 jmanoushagian@ lakeworthtx.org
Mike Christenson Fire Chief 817-237-1211 ext. 401 mchristenson@ lakeworthtx.org
City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 Utility Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 110 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 112 Inspection Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (voice mail only) 817-255-7925 ext. 113 Code Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 111
Lara Strother Director of Library & Community Services 817-237-1211 ext. 501 lstrother@lakeworthtx.org
Vehicle Tags & Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-4436 Health Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-4441 Progressive Waste Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-222-2221 DPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-9197 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-0060
John Sanders Fire Marshal 817-237-1211 ext. 402 jsanders@ lakeworthtx.org
LWISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-306-4200 Boat Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-6890 2020
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Lake Worth is represented by Senate District 12, currently held by
Stacey Almond City Manager 817-237-1211 salmond@ lakeworthtx.org
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Municipal
COURT The Lake Worth Municipal Court is committed to assisting and informing defendants of their rights, responsibilities and options, with the highest level of professionalism and courtesy, to ensure fair, impartial & efficient handling of their citations. CITATIONS CAN BE PAID ONLINE AT: www.TrafficPayment.com or by phone at 1-800-444-1187
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Court is held on the third Wednesday each month. You must be present for a court session. You will need to appear in the court office on or before your appearance date and request a court date with the Judge. If you wish to contest your citation, please let the clerk know as you will be set to see the Prosecutor at a Pre-Trial Court Date.
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Municipal Court Director/ Cust. Service Sup. Natacha Valdez 817-237-1211 ext. 116 nvaldez@lakeworthtx.org
MUNICIPAL COURT 3805 Adam Grubb Lake Worth, TX 76135 Phone: 817-255-7910 Office Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NORTHWEST SUB-COURTHOUSE 6713 Telephone Rd. Lake Worth, TX 76135 Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Johnson • Ste. #301 817-238-4400 LAKE WORTH DIRECTORY
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Municipal Court Clerk Lisa Shelley 817-237-1211 ext. 117 court@lakeworthtx.org
Presiding Judge: William “Bill” Lane Magistrate: Jim Minter & Rene Culp
Precinct 4 Constable Joe D. “Jody” Johnson • Ste. #102 817-238-4411
Tax Assessor/Collector
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Christopher Gregory • Ste. #201 817-238-4425
817-238-4435
County Clerk Satellite Office* Mary Louise Garcia • Ste. #202 817-238-4420
Main Courthouse Number 817-238-4425
*Please note that Satellite Offices may have limited services.
Satellite Office* Wendy Burgess • Ste. #101 *Please note that Satellite Offices may have limited services.
City
WATER / SEWER/ REFUSE
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS
Rate 1 Rate 1 ICL OCL
Rate 1 Rate 1 ICL OCL
Ready for Service Fee
$14.95
$22.43
Ready for Service Fee
$22.10
$33.15
Per Thousand
$4.93
$7.40
Per Thousand
$6.58
$9.87
Based on winter average. Also caps at 16,000 gallons maximum ($93.83-ICL/$140.83-OCL). City average is currently based on 4,293 gallons; $36.00 for ICL and $54.20 for OCL.
WATER - Rates effective October 2020 billing RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS
FIRE HYDRANT METERS
Rate 1 Rate 1 ICL OCL
Rate 2 Rate 2 ICL OCL
Rate 3 Rate 3 ICL OCL
Ready for Service Fee
$10.00
$15.00
Ready for Service Fee
$20.00 $30.00
Ready for Service Fee
$40.00 $60.00
T1 (1k-5k)
$3.32
$4.98
T1 (1k-5k)
$5.72
$8.59
T1 (1k - 5k)
$5.72
$8.59
T2 (6k - 10k)
$3.49
$5.23
T2 (6k - 10k)
$6.01
$9.02
T2 (6k - 10k)
$6.01
$9.02
T3 (11k - 30k)
$3.42
$5.13
T3 (11k - 30k)
$6.31
$9.47
T3 (11k - 30k)
$6.31
$9.47
T4 (31k & over) $3.84
$5.77
T4 (31k & over) $9.93
$9.94
T4 (31k & over) $6.63
$9.94
REFUSE - Rates effective September 2019 billing Residential accounts only, commercial accounts are billed by Waste Connections directly Regular ICL/OCL
Disabled Carry-Out
Elective Carry-Out
$9.87
$7.17
$15.84
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SEWER - Rates effective October 2020 billing Winter sewer averages re-calculated and effective April 2020 Billing
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L a ke Wo r t h
FIRE DEPT OCTOBER WAS FIRE
current social distancing requirements
PREVENTION MONTH AND
associated with the pandemic. So... the
Saginaw have collaborated on ensuring
THE LAKE WORTH FIRE
Lake Worth Fire Department decided
our communities are prepared for
DEPARTMENT DID THINGS A
to change things up and use the virtual
natural and man-made disasters. Both
environment to spread the word about
communities recently developed and
fire safety and prevention! Department
approved a plan to partner on the
members released several short videos
professional position of Emergency
using social media to review safe
Management Coordinator. After an
practices inside the home. They also
extensive search, Mr. Joseph Laster
provided some virtual and interactive
was ultimately selected as the final
learning opportunities to the Lake
candidate. Mr. Laster is a United
Worth Independent School District.
States Army Veteran and Military
Fire Chief Mike Christenson says, “Even
Police Officer with two service tours
though these were virtual, our kids still
overseas. He recently worked for the
had an opportunity to download and
City of Kennedale Police Department
print these awesome fire prevention
as a Patrol Officer for three years and
lessons from home or while they’re
a School Resource Officer (SRO) for
at school.” Either way, we wanted to
an additional three years. During his
make sure Fire Prevention Month
time as the SRO, he assisted Kennedale
was successful within our community.
Independent School District with their
If you have questions about fire
All-Hazards Emergency Operations
safety or need help developing your
Plan. Mr. Laster has a Bachelor of
LITTLE DIFFERENTLY THIS YEAR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Every year, the month of October
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is recognized as Fire Prevention Month here in the United States. Even though it is important to practice fire safety throughout the year, many fire departments use the month of October to address specific fire prevention topics with the entire community. However, this past October proved to be more challenging due to the
own safety plans, please feel free to contact the Lake Worth Fire Administration office at (817) 255-7956 for assistance. LAKE WORTH AND SAGINAW COLLABORATE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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The cities of Lake Worth and
Science degree in University Studies and a Master of Public Administration, both from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is currently in pursuit of his Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas. Joseph and his wife, Amber,
planning initiatives. For Lake Worth,
enhance the safety of our residents
this includes our mass notification
and firefighters. Lake Worth, Lakeside,
system (Code Red), our emergency
and Tarrant County residents as well
alert sirens, and the ongoing process of
as visitors to any of these communities
ensuring each community’s resilience through sustainable partnerships with local, state, and federal organizations. If you have any questions about emergency preparedness or need help developing your own plan,
will continue to receive exceptional customer service. Efficient and effective delivery of this service will truly be enhanced. The integration process took months of planning
please feel free to contact the
and preparation to ensure service
Lake Worth Fire Department at
delivery was never interrupted. Both
have been married for five years and
(817)255-7956 or the Saginaw Fire
the Lake Worth and Saginaw Fire
they have two children. “Though we’ll
Department for more information.
Departments went live with Fort
share several emergency management goals, my primary focus for Lake Worth initially will be ensuring the Emergency Operation Center is ready if an
WITH FORT WORTH ON 911 DISPATCHING SERVICES The cities of Lake Worth, Saginaw,
Worth Fire Alarm on June 1st, 2020. Since then, all parties involved have worked in unison to develop our overall service delivery procedures. Chief Christenson said,” Overall this
states. Fire Chief Mike Christenson
and Fort Worth have teamed up to
said, “We’re excited about this new
provide 911 dispatching services for
collaboration with the City of Saginaw
fire and emergency medical related
and look forward to the goals Mr.
incidents. “This is a great collaborative
partnerships.” Questions related
Laster will develop and adopt over the
effort between all three agencies,”
to 911 and dispatching services
next year.” Mr. Laster will manage each
states Fire Chief Mike Christenson.
may be directed to Fire Chief Mike
city’s emergency preparedness and
These types of regional partnerships
Christenson at (817) 237-7461.
has been a great experience, and we look forward to growing our regional
Joseph Laster Emergency Management Coordinator 817-237-7461 josephlaster@saginawfire.us 2020
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incident did occur in our region,” Laster
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MEDSTAR MOBILE HEALTHCARE 10
MedStar Mobile
HEALTHCARE MEDSTAR’S COVID-19
by the EMS System’s Medical Director
not only helped ensure personnel
RESPONSE
and member cities, 9-1-1 call takers
safety, but also helped preserve
started enhanced call screening of all
PPE during the PPE shortage.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, perhaps for years to come. Locally, the pandemic’s impact has been profound, on both area residents and front line healthcare workers, including MedStar. MedStar is the governmental emergency medical services provider created and owned by the City of Lake Worth and 14 other member cities. You surely see their ambulances on standby in Lake Worth, pre-positioned awaiting an emergency response, or even noticed their Community Paramedics out in our community helping residents with complex medical issues effectively manage their healthcare needs to potentially prevent an emergency medical need. Here are some of the ways MedStar operations changed during the pandemic.
911 medical calls starting March 21st. This screening identifies patients who may have illnesses consistent with COVID-19 to alert first responders prior to their arrival at the scene. This facilitates a special on-scene process to minimize exposure risk to responders. While it adds an average
TAKING PROCESSES Keeping first responders safe is a
PATIENT TRANSPORT In preparation for a predicted surge of hospitalizations for patients suffering from COVID-19, the EMS system Medical Director implemented a special protocol for patients with
of 1 minute, 49 seconds to the call
low-acuity medical complaints
taking process, the member city first
consistent with the coronavirus. After
responders felt this was an important
assessment, patients are informed
safety mechanism for responders. An
that they will not be transported
average of 55 calls per day receive
by ambulance to an emergency
this enhanced call taking process.
department (E.D.) but rather provided
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
with verbal and written instructions on how to access healthcare resources other than an E.D. for their medical needs and ways to stay safe
was in very short supply at the start of
at home. This protocol significantly
the pandemic, and to a large extent,
reduces ambulance transports and
those shortages have yet to be fully alleviated. To preserve PPE and provide effective patient care, MedStar and
ENHANCED CALL-
PATIENT NAVIGATION VS.
member city first response leaders, including Chief Mike Christenson from Lake Worth, developed special
preserved hospital capacity for higher acuity patients. Between March and August 2020, this protocol was utilized on 533 patients. COVID-19 TESTING
primary role for MedStar’s medical
on-scene protocols and procedures
9-1-1 call center personnel. Using an
to minimize the number of personnel
Public Health (TCPH), MedStar
internationally developed “Emerging
actually engaged in patient care
conducts drive-thru COVID-19
Infectious Disease Surveillance”
for patients identified as at high-
testing at their headquarters in west
protocol, which was locally approved
risk for a COVID-19 infection. This
Fort Worth for people referred by
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In partnership with Tarrant County
This led to MedStar partnering with
potential for an ambulance rate increase
workers and first responders who
the Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital
for the first time in more than a decade.
needed to be rapidly tested in
Council, and others, to educate
order to determine their ability
our community members on the
to return to work. Additionally,
risks of delaying medical care. This
MedStar’s Community Paramedics
increase in high-acuity responses
potential COVID-19 vaccine, MedStar
do in-home COVID-19 testing
also took a toll on first responders
is preparing to be part of the vaccine
for people referred by TCPH who
and MedStar personnel.
administration strategy. TCPH and
may not be able to or should not
Economic Impact to MedStar
leave their residence for testing. HEALTHCARE FACILITY ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING Working with the Texas Health and
“Stay at Home Orders” had a profound impact on MedStar’s response and transport volume. This summer, MedStar’s response volume was down
Human Services Commission and
18.6% and transport volume down
TCPH, teams of MedStar personnel
28.0%. Fewer ambulance responses and
visit healthcare facilities, such as
transports are generally a good thing, as
skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to assess infection control processes, train personnel in the proper use of PPE, and conduct COVID-19 testing for residents and facility staff. This service has recently been expanded to include area businesses as well. OTHER PANDEMIC IMPACTS Personnel
it means that fewer people need an EMS response. The economic challenge is that MedStar relies on fees from services to finance the cost of operations. Reduced revenues from patient services, combined with dramatic cost increases for things like PPE and personnel expenses, had an overall $5.5 million negative impact on MedStar’s finances. Thankfully, Lake Worth, and other member cities, allocated portions of their federal
WHAT’S NEXT? As the nation moves closer to a
others have already begun the plans to include MedStar and potentially other first response EMS personnel as a key component of effective vaccine distribution and administration.
THANK YOU We’d like to thank the residents of Lake Worth for the tremendous outpouring of support for our personnel during the pandemic. We received numerous cards, letters, emails, and messages on social media recognizing the work of area first responders, including MedStar. We also received donations of PPE and other items (including food!) during the peak of the pandemic operations. Many of our personnel also relate
coronavirus stimulus payments to assist
stories of residents simply approaching
seeking medical care during the
MedStar with some economic relief for
them and thanking them for their
pandemic, in July 2020, MedStar’s
the additional operational expenses
service to the community. We are
response volume for patients in
related to the pandemic. Long-term
very thankful for those expressions
cardiac arrest (heart has stopped
mitigation strategies being considered by
of appreciation. It is our honor to
beating) was 65% than July 2019.
MedStar’s public board may include the
serve you as your EMS agency!
Potentially due to people not
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TCPH for testing, generally healthcare
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POLICE DEPT PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP
telecommunicator who leads Lake
SUPPORT SERVICES COMMANDER, JOE CONNOLLY Commander Connolly is a 31-year
Center. Over her career, Whitney has served in all areas of emergency communications including police, fire,
his career with the San Diego County
and EMS. Whitney is a communications
Sheriff’s Department in California.
training officer and is certified by
Since then, Commander Connolly
the Association of Public-Safety
has risen through the ranks and
Communications Professionals (APCO)
served in a variety of assignments
as a communications center supervisor.
training, criminal investigations, and
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Worth PD’s Communications
law enforcement veteran who began
including detention, patrol, narcotics,
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Whitney Gilbert is a veteran
professional standards. Commander Connolly leads LWPD’s Support Service Division, which includes criminal investigations, training, property and evidence, communications, the City Marshal’s Office, and records.
Whitney holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Adminitstration from Black Hills State University in South Dakota and will soon complete her Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Texas Christian University (TCU). Additionally, Whitney is an attendee of the
In 2007, Commander Connolly
prestigious Leadership, Executive and
was awarded the purple heart and
Administrative Development (LEAD)
medal of valor for unselfish and
certification program at TCU, where
meritorious action taken in the
she will graduate in May of 2021.
line of duty, which resulted in the saving of a young woman’s life.
Whitney is a mother to a beautiful 10-year-old girl who enjoys playing
Commander Connolly holds
softball and horseback riding. When
a Bachelor’s degree in criminal
not at work, Whitney, her boyfriend,
justice from Southern Columbia
and their children enjoy working out
University and is a graduate of
and spending time together as a family.
the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration’s (ILEA) school of executive leadership. Additionally,
FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH The Lake Worth Police Department
Commander Connolly is a master
is partnering with the Tarrant County
peace officer and police instructor.
Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Commander Connolly has been married to his wife for 35 years. Together they have two grown children and one grandchild. In his free time, Commander Connolly is an avid runner and enjoys spending time on his farm with his family.
illness. The program is for adults only and would be completely voluntary. The Tarrant County Mental Health Diversion Center would be the second facility of its kind in the state, and the only center north of Houston. Through this program, leaders expect to see a reduction in initial arrests and repeat arrests for low-level, nonviolent offenses, thereby saving time and reducing justice-related costs. In Houston, the program saw an overall 15% decrease in jail book-ins and a projected saving of more than $21 million in the first two years. The program was also successful in reducing recidivism by 67% for program participants following their first diversion. Chief J.T. Manoushagian serves as a member of the Mental Health Diversion Center Implementation Oversight Committee and is very optimistic about the center’s benefit to the City of Lake Worth and surrounding area. “This center will fill a critical need in our community and provide our officers with an equitable alternative to arrest. Because in the end, the person needing help receives the services they need without ever entering the criminal justice system.” The center is expected to be operational within the next 12 – 18 months and will likely be centrally located in Tarrant County.
Diversion Center in North Texas. The mission of the center is to provide a recovery-oriented, short-stay alternative to incarceration for nonviolent, justiceinvolved persons with mental health needs. Using the Harris Center for
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Tarrant County’s diversion center would
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or appear to have, a history of mental
to establish the first Mental Health
Mental Health in Houston as a model,
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level, non-violent crimes who have,
and other Tarrant County agencies
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focus on offenders who commit low-
Whitney Gilbert Communications Manager wgilbert@lakeworthtx.org
Joe Connolly CommanderSupport Services bconnolly@lakeworthtx.org
Lake Worth ISD is
RE- ENVISIONG
THEIR APPROACH
TO EDUCATION by Jessica Gauthier
In the Spring of 2020, Lake Worth
updated to serve students Pre-K3-
Independent School District started
kinder. The goal is to help the young
thinking out of the box. The district,
learners master the educational
with three Pre-K-4 campuses, one
building blocks of literacy and math.
intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school, decided it was time to reassess their approach to education. The leadership team began looking at how to make a big impact on a student’s educational journey, and project Transformation 2020 was born. Transformation 2020 is a bold plan to focus on the
research and critical thinking. Lucyle Collins Middle School and Lake Worth High School have made additions to their course
The elementary schools have been
catalogues that allow students to
reconceptualized to focus on specific
explore their educational interest
programs for students in grades 1-5.
to prepare them for the next
Miller Language Academy introduces young learners to different cultures and languages. Marine Creek Leadership Academy is in its second year of adopting the Leader In Me program, which teaches students to be leaders by implementing the
fundamentals of students’ education at
Seven Habits of Leadership. Howry
an early age. Effie Morris Elementary
STEAM Academy prepares students
School once served students in
to be lifelong learners by using
grades Pre-K- 4. Now, Effie Morris
science, technology, engineering,
Early Learning Academy has been
art, and math to encourage
steps in their academic careers. Lake Worth ISD has also been focusing on partnerships within the Lake Worth community in the hopes of providing additional resources for its students. LWISD’s re-envisioning of the district is expected to have a significant positive impact on its students and the community. For questions or to enroll your students, please go to www. lwisd.org or contact Lake Worth ISD at 817-306-4200.
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Public
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by rule in Title 30, Texas
drinking water standards, no
IS “SUPERIOR”
Administrative Code, Subsection
enforcement action(s), unresolved
290.47(a), Appendix A;
violation(s) from the Water
The City of Lake Worth’s Water Department takes great pride in providing our residents with quality
requirements for production, total
drinking water. The operations
storage, service pump capacity,
that the Water Department goes
and pressure maintenance;
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through day to day are regulated
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Supply Division, from the Office
• Exceeded the capacity
by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ recognized our City’s public water system by designating the system as “Superior,” which
of Compliance and Enforcement, and from the U.S. EPA within the last three years; and • Must have a cross-connection
• Promoted year-round water
control program which meets
conservation;
the criteria listed in 30 TAC
• Implemented a source water
290.44(h) and 30 TAC 290.46(i-j)
protection program;
and must meet Criteria (A1-6)
• Has no violations of the primary
means that we meet the stringent criteria set forth by the TCEQ. To earn this designation, a system must meet and maintain a higher set of standards than are required of all public water systems. Public Water Systems that receive the Outstanding Public Drinking Water System Award must meet the following criteria: • Met the criteria for being recognized as a superior PWS. These criteria are established
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LICENSES HELD
# OF
BY COLW PUBLIC
LICENSES
WORKS STAFF
HELD
REQUIREMENTS
Class B Groundwater 2
(5) 20-Hour Course Plus (1) 20-Hour Elective/Pass TCEQ Exam
Customer Service Inspector
(1) 10-Hour Course/Pass State Exam
2
Wastewater Collections III 5
(4) 20-Hour Course Plus One (20) Elective/Pass TCEQ Exam
Class C Water Distribution 2
(2) 20-Hour Course Plus (1) 20-Hour Elective/Pass TCEQ Exam
Class B Water Distribution 1
(5) 20-Hour Courses Plus (1) 20-Hour Elective/Pass TCEQ Exam
(BPAT) Backflow Prevent 1 Assembly Test
(1) 40-Hour Course with Hands on Training/Pass TCEQ Exam
Class D Water License
(1) 20-Hour Course/Pass TCEQ Exam
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that assignment, I remained at Tinker AFB from 2003 to 2006 to join the “Roughnecks” of VQ-7 as an E-6A/B Instructor Pilot, instructing student pilots in the E-6A/B, Boeing 737200 and Boeing 737-600 aircraft. In 2006, I received orders to VR59 “Lone Star Express” right here at NAS JRB Fort Worth, where I was designated a C-40 (Boeing 737) Instructor Pilot, in addition to serving as one of the squadron’s Department Heads, while flying
NAS JRB - FORT WORTH
missions all over the world.
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My staff assignments included tours on the staff of Fleet Logistics Support Wing also here at NAS JRB. In followon assignments, I would move my family to Washington D.C for duty as a Battle Watch Captain on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon from 2011-2014. And most recently, I completed a tour as Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Education and Training from 2017-2020.
NATIVE TEXAN COMES HOME
AS NAS JRB FORT WORTH’S NEW
COMMANDING OFFICER
CAPTAIN MARK MCLEAN
I also had the honor of serving as the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of Navy Recruiting District Michigan and Indiana from 20142017. And throughout my Navy flying career, I have accumulated over 4,000 hours of flight time in various aircraft. As I close for today, I want to
I would like to take a moment and introduce myself to you and to tell you a little of my history and Navy background. But first, I have to say, I’m thrilled and also humbled to take command at the base where many years ago my vision as a Naval Aviator took root. I’m a native of Bullard, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1997 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. I later went on to receive a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. After earning my Naval Aviator wings at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma in 1999, I went on to serve operational assignments with the “Ironmen” of VQ-3 at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, from 2000 to 2003. There, I was an E-6A/B Mission Commander and Evaluator and an E-6A/B Instructor Pilot. Following
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again say that I’m excited to be back home in Texas and honored to be able to serve as NAS JRB’s Commanding Officer and that I look forward to being able to meet with many of you in the near future. When we meet, I’ll share with you the background of how my dream to be a Naval Aviator started as a teenager on trips to see the Navy Blue Angels at Carswell Air Force Base airshows. Until then. Warmest regards, Mark
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TARRANT COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 It is the mission of the Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 4’s office to serve the citizens of our community in a professional and respectful manner while executing our duties. As the Constable of Precinct 4, it is our duty to work closely with the Justice Courts and to execute both civil and criminal processes issued by local, state, and other jurisdictions in a fair and impartial manner. The men and women of the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are dedicated to serving our community and will work closely with other agencies to ensure that all orders are completed diligently. Public safety will always be our most important responsibility, all while helping to promote a safe community for the citizens of Tarrant County. Located in Northwest Tarrant County, in the City of Lake Worth, Texas, Precinct 4 has an estimated population of 250,000 residents. Precinct 4 includes some or all of Lake Worth, Azle, Pelican Bay, Lakeside, Haslet, Saginaw, Blue Mound, Westworth Village, Westover Hills, Sansom Park, River Oaks, White Settlement, and Fort Worth. Our deputies have an average of 20 years of experience. They all come from large established departments and diverse backgrounds, ranging from fugitive warrants, narcotics, patrol supervisors, and theft detectives. This makes our office a well-balanced department. Most of our deputies are Master Peace Officers including Chief Deputy Fred Rogers and Constable Joe D. Johnson. We currently have a staff of seven full-time deputies, three part-time deputies,
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of that service to the community should be given special recognition. On October 6th of this year Deputy Darrell Carothers was recognized by Constable Joe D. Johnson for his quick and decisive action in saving a Tarrant County Citizens life. Deputy Carothers was notified that a person had collapsed on the second floor of the Northwest Sub-courthouse and without hesitation he responded and assessed that the civilian had gone into cardiac arrest and was no longer eighteen reserve deputies, and
many of these educational courses,
two administrative clerks.
reaching out to other precincts and
ABOUT THE CONSTABLE Constable Joe D. Johnson is a lifelong resident of Northwest Tarrant County. He began his highly decorated and distinguished career at the Fort Worth Police Training Academy in 1985. Starting as a patrol officer, he was soon assigned to street crimes and narcotics. From there, he was assigned to be a member of Fort Worth’s elite SWAT team where he spent 15 of his 30 years as a Fort Worth police officer before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol Unit. He was
Law Enforcement agencies to attend. He has been a strong advocate for improving and updating the equipment needed for his deputies to provide a safe and secure environment for the citizens of Precinct 4. Constable Johnson is a member of the Tarrant County Northwest Lions Club as well as sits on the Executive Committee for the Windy Ryon Memorial Roping; which provides scholarships for the local youth. He is active throughout the community
CPR applying several sets of chest compressions until the person regained consciousness and began to breath. Deputy Carothers was given a Letter of Commendation and a Life Saving Award for his heroic actions. His years of Law Enforcement as well as being a Paramedic makes his position in our office highly notable and deserving of this recognition. His quickness to respond without hesitation and his diligent focus makes him not only an incredible asset to our Precinct 4 family but to the citizens of Tarrant County.
supporting the handicapped, seniors, and various other civic organizations
elected and took office as Tarrant
throughout Tarrant County.
County Constable in January 2017.
DEPUTY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Constable Johnson’s focus since
breathing. He immediately began
The Tarrant County Constable’s
taking office has been the education
Office of Precinct 4 has a proud history
and training of his deputies and office
of serving and protecting the citizens of
staff. He has increased specialized
Tarrant County. We believe that every
courses, including active shooter
Deputy works very hard to maintain
training, and encourages every deputy
a high level of quality service to the
to participate in as much Civil Process
fine people of Tarrant County and
academics as possible. His office hosts
Precinct 4. In keeping with this belief
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we feel that some outstanding efforts
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Multi-Purpose
MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY
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The Lake Worth Multi-Purpose Facility (MPF) is a facility that can be used for multiple functions such as birthday parties, baby showers, family reunions, graduation parties, business training, luncheons and more. The MPF is located at 7005 Charbonneau Road between the Lake Worth Library and Senior Center. This facility offers three (3) meeting rooms (that can be rented individually or combined) and a full-size kitchen is also available. Hours of operation for MPF is from 7:00 a.m. to midnight. All rentals require a 2-hour minimum. All rental deposits are refundable if no damage occurs to the rental area and the cleaning checklist is complete. All after hour rentals require a City attendant. For reservation information, please visit the City’s website www.lakeworthtx.org or call 817-237-1211 extension 100. Description Resident Non-Resident Room Choice Non-Profit Per Hour 501(c)(3) Per Hour
1 Room
$25.00
$35.00
Capacity
Amenities*
*Count Based on Lecture Type Capacity
1 or 2
60 People
Wireless Internet Projectors Podium 27 Tables(30”by72”) 100 Chairs Ice Machine Coffee Pot (upon request and renter shall provide supplies)
2 Rooms $40.00 $50.00
1 and 2 or 2 and 3
120 People 107 People
3 Rooms
$55.00
$65.00
N/A
167 People
2 Rooms with Kitchen
$60.00
$70.00
N/A
107 People
3 Rooms with Kitchen
$75.00
$85.00
N/A
167 People *Amenities available in rooms 1, 2 & 3
• City Attendant- $15 per hour (mandatory fee for after hour rentals of 100 people or less) • City Attendant- $25 per hour (mandatory fee for after hour rentals of 100 people or less-City holidays only) • Security- $25 per hour in addition to City Attendant (mandatory fee for after hour rentals of 100 people or more) • $100 refundable deposit for room(s) usage only • $200 refundable deposit for rooms with use of the kitchen • Rental times need to include set up and clean up time. • Deposit and Rental fees due in full upon reservation. • Standing reservations are available for 2 or more rentals made by the same applicant. LAKE WORTH DIRECTORY
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• 1 (32oz.) Bag Frozen Tater Tots • 2 (8oz. each) Packages of Cream Cheese
TAT E R T O T C A S SEROLE
• 1 Cup (8oz.) of Sour Cream • 6 Cups Mexican Style Shredded Cheese • 3 (3oz. each) Bags of Bacon Bits • 6-8 Medium Sized Jalapeños
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Evenly spread bag of tater tots across a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Put in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. This will be your first layer. 3. Chop 2/3 of a cup of jalapeños and make sure to remove the seeds. There will be jalapeños left over. 4. Chop up the green onions and put 1/3 of a cup aside. 5. In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream,
• 2/3 Cup Green Onion
7. Next spread the Mexican Style Shredded Cheese across the top making the third layer. 8. Now spread the 1 (3oz.) bag of bacon bits and the 1/3 cup of green onions over the cheese evenly. This will make the fourth layer. 9. Cut slices of the left over jalapeño and lay them down over the top. 10. Put the dish back in the oven for 20 minutes.
2 (3oz. each) bags of bacon bits, 2/3 cup of jalapeños and 1/3 cup of green onion and mix them together. This will be your cream spread.
6. After the tater tots are done cooking take the cream spread and evenly spread it over the tater tots to create your second layer.
For more heat to this dish add chopped pickled jalapeños and add the juice to the cream spread. Also, you can add pickled jalapeños on the very top of the casserole. For less spice reduce the jalapeños from 1/2 to 1/3 of a cup in the cream spread and do not add them to the top. 2020
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JALAPENO TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE
Jalapeño
INGREDIENTS:
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W i n t e r T i m e T i p s Fo r
HEALTHY SKIN
DERMATOLOGY
As we begin to approach the colder fall and winter months, I feel that this is a
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good time to share with our neighbors my thoughts on cold weather and how it can affect your skin.
et al) and particularly something that says “for faces,” “oil free,” or “non-
In our area of the country, warmer
only causes discomfort but also
temperatures and high humidity are the
opens the skin up to allergens and
norm, and our skin becomes used to
microorganisms which can cause
this warm, moist environment. When
rashes and infections. Not to mention
the weather turns cooler, however,
that dry skin can be quite itchy!
there is significantly less humidity, meaning less moisture in the air. Our skin often finds it difficult to adjust to this dramatic change, causing it to become dry in these colder months. Under normal conditions, the
Well, what to do then? The answer is simple……moisturize!! While this seems to be a pretty obvious solution, how and what to do can sometimes be confusing, especially with so much information out there and so many
skin maintains proper hydration
choices. I like to keep it simple. First,
and suppleness from the oil glands
understand that the face is a “special”
contained within our pores. Even in
place and needs a moisturizer designed
those with normally oily skin, cold
specifically for this area. Choosing
and dry winter weather essentially
a moisturizer (or other product) not
overwhelms the oil glands such
designed especially for faces can
that our skin has trouble remaining
lead to blocked pores and acne, so
moist and supple and begins to
choose wisely for this area. I generally
harden and make cracks. This not
recommend a well-known brand
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comedogenic.” For the rest of the body, it is much less complicated and in general, ANY moisturizer will help – but only if you use it, and use it often enough. Some of my favorite body moisturizers are Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin, Aquaphor (especially hands and lips), and Neutrogena. It is helpful to understand that moisturizers come in different forms, each with varying potential to help hydrate your skin. The most common forms are: ointments, creams, lotions, gels, and solutions. Overall, each is essentially a mixture of oil and water, with the thickest being mostly oil and little water (= ointment – think vaseline), medium thickness with less oil (=creams – think Noxema), and the thinnest being more water and less oil
colder months, as is rosacea and
speaking, the thicker moisturizers
acne. The response depends on the
(ointments and creams) help hydrate
individual, with some improving
skin best, with the others working
and others worsening. On the other
less well the thinner they are. That
hand, conditions such as lupus
said, some people can tolerate thick
and polymorphous light eruption
moisturizers, while many cannot. My
(those conditions that worsen with
recommendation is this: use whatever
ultraviolet radiation exposure) generally
feels best for you. If your skin is dry,
improve in the winter months.
anything you do to moisturize will help! In addition to dryness, there are
Hopefully, you have found this article helpful. I’m wishing you a safe,
other changes the skin may experience
healthy, and skin-healthy winter! If
in winter, particularly in regards to
you want to discuss this topic further,
several common and chronic skin
or if you have any other skin issues
conditions. For example, dandruff (or
you would like to address, please
seborrheic dermatitis as we call it)
contact my wonderful staff at Lakeview
tends to worsen in winter, as does
Dermatology (817-752-5256), and
psoriasis. This is not only due to the
they will be happy to help you set up
dryness, but also to the decreased
an appointment. Visit our website,
amount of ultraviolet radiation
Lakeviewdermtx.com, to review
available to our skin during these
the strict safety protocols we have
months. Eczema and atopic dermatitis
instituted to keep both our patients and
are variable in their response to the
staff safe during this Covid-19 crisis.
Dr Matthew Mittelbronn, MD MPH Dermatologist, Lakeview Dermatology 3918 Telephone Rd, Suite 100 Lake Worth, TX 76135 817-752-5256 2020
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EMERGENCY Preparedness Corner The City of Lake Worth Outdoor Warning System consists of three separate sirens strategically located
monitor weather are AccuWeather, Weather Underdog, Dark Sky Weather, to name a few. In the event cellphone towers are
throughout the city. The Warning
inoperable, or a complete power
System can be activated for severe
failure happens, a rechargeable radio
weather or any other emergency the
that doubles as a flashlight is handy
city deems necessary to notify the
to have around the house. The radio
public about. These sirens are tested
pictured below is able to be charged
the first Wednesday of each month.
by a hand crank or solar power.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
for purchase at our local Walmart.
If you hear the sirens and you are outdoors, seek shelter IMMEDIATELY. Once in the shelter, it is recommended to go to an interior room or any room away from windows and exterior walls. Weather should be monitored via television or any smart device. A few mobile applications that can be downloaded for free to
These types of radios can be found If you have not already, download the CodeRED Emergency Alert Application. Text to enroll‌ Text: 99411 Keyword: LAKEWORTHAWARE CodeRED will keep you up to date on everything in the City of Lake Worth from general announcements to emergency notifications.
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M a r y Lo u R e d d i c k
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10 BOOKS TO COZY UP
books tell the story of Laura Ingalls’
passes, their supplies dwindle,
WITH THIS WINTER
childhood and coming of age on
tensions rise, and the men
the American frontier. Follow the
realize that there is something
Ingalls family as they move from
out there – a predator that they
the Big Woods of Wisconsin to the
are unequipped to handle.
There is plenty to love about winter reading: the cold days are the perfect excuse to stay inside and read. So, grab yourself a cup of tea and a warm blanket. Then pick up one of these titles set in the wintertime to bring the feeling full
Kansas prairie, from a creekside dugout in Minnesota to the shores
Public Library to check them out!
A captivating story, well-told.
This classic series begins with four siblings who are sent to the countryside for safekeeping during the war. In a game of hide-andseek, the youngest discovers a fantastical world hidden in the back of an old wardrobe. There, the White Queen has cast a curse over the land of Narnia, ensuring that it is always
feel overly long: its 500+ pages
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setting, amazing female leads, and ultimate redemption. 6.
The Children’s Blizzard
give Doerr plenty of room to build
by David Laskin:
a believable world and give his
An unseasonably warm day in
characters depth and feeling.
January 1888 ends in tragedy
4. The Terror by Dan Simmons:
Northwest Passage. Now, imagine
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age story featuring a fabulous
on the English Channel. It doesn’t
and a fair amount of danger.
American frontier. These nine
them. A riveting coming of
France, a unique walled port city
searching for the legendary
struggles to build a life on the
for the harsh reality that greets
action takes place in Saint-Malo,
adventure full of magic, whimsy,
which the scrappy Ingalls family
but they are utterly unprepared
could not be lovelier: much of the
on the 1845 Franklin Expedition,
get lost in this great series, in
Alaska in search of a fresh start,
unexpected, and the book’s setting
The children embark on an
Winter is the perfect time to
PTSD. The family moves to
are fascinating and altogether
Imagine yourself a crew member
Collection by Laura Ingalls Wilder:
POW, suffers from terrifying
The characters in this war novel
winter and never Christmas.
2. The Little House on the Prairie
father, Ernt, a former Vietnam
3. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr:
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis:
It is 1974, and Leni Allbright’s
of Silver Lake, South Dakota.
circle. Visit the Mary Lou Reddick 1. The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe:
5. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah:
that your ship is fully surrounded by thick, unyielding ice. The men
when an unexpected and violent snow storm rips through the American Midwest. By the next morning, some 500 people are dead on the prairie. With the arrival of the meteorological catastrophe comes the end of
on board the HMS Terror feel
the settlers’ belief that their
trepidation at the thought of a
new home was a perfect haven.
second summer with their ship
Meticulously researched and
stuck in the Arctic Circle, hoping
told through the lens of five
for a thaw that will allow them
families who were greatly
to continue or go home. As time
impacted by the storm.
7. Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher: In this quiet novel, five individuals, each dealing with their own painful personal tragedy, are unexpectedly brought together during the Christmas season in the Scottish countryside — celebrate the holiday; it’s too painful this year. But redemption is found in surprising places, and amid so much loss, love and redemption emerge. 8. Murder on the Orient Express
Whether it’s in person or virtual learning, the Mary Lou Reddick Public
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Many of these resources are available 24 hours a day from your home via the Internet. Don’t have a library card? Visit the library to apply! Browse our OverDrive digital collection and catch up on some reading! We have
The TexShare Database Collection provides access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. TexShare Databases include the Chilton Library of automotive
by Agatha Christie:
eBooks and eAudiobooks for a variety
It was supposed to be the perfect
of ages that you can download instantly
crime. But an avalanche stops
to your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
the Orient Express in its tracks
The free Libby app is the easiest way
Hippocampus is a free educational
just before a passenger is found
to get started with digital books and
resource to help students from middle
murdered in his berth, foiling the
audiobooks. Libby is available for Android,
school to college. Explore over 7,000
perpetrator’s getaway and trapping
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13 potential suspects — each with an airtight alibi — in the train car with Inspector Hercule Poirot. 9. Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips: If you are looking for a thrilling, dark novel with the literal chills of the tundra, look no further. Disappearing Earth begins as two girls go missing on the shoreline of the Kamchatka Peninsula in
With Rbdigital, you can check out complete digital editions
repair resources, HeritageQuest, Texas Legal Forms Library, and much more.
science, social science, and humanities. E-Read Texas gives you access to
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even MORE eBooks and audiobooks,
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Russia. What follows is a gripping, tightly woven story of mystery and grief as friends, neighbors, and law enforcement grapple with the loss of these children. 10. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey: Welcome to Alaska. The year is 1920. Jack and Mabel have recently arrived as homesteaders on the unforgiving land. In this harsh place, the line between fantasy and reality bends. Jack and Mabel build a child out of snow, and they wake the next day to find that she has come to life. But nothing is as it seems in this magical novel. 2020
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though they’ve decided not to
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FREE ON-THE GO CRAFT KITS Visit the Mary Lou Reddick Public Library to pick up one of our weekly
Please RSVP for this program by calling the library at 817-237-9681.
When you’re finished, snap a photo
10 WAYS PARENTS CAN
librarian, lstrother@lakeworthtx.
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Snowman plush toy. Space is limited!
craft kits for kids to work on at home! of your project and send it to the
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can build their very own Zippy the
org. We will post your photo to the Library’s Facebook page! • November 3-7: Paper Crowns • November 10-14: 3D Fall Paper Trees • November 17-25: Thanksgiving Turkey Hats • December 1-5: Paper Scrap Christmas Trees Reindeer Puppets • December 15-23: The Cutest Paper Snowman SECOND THURSDAY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Meets the second Thursday of each month at noon. Our book club is a fun, informal way to meet new people while talking about great books! Extra copies of each month’s title are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk. • November 12: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah • December 10: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger • January 14: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent • February 11: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moy BUILD A SNOWMAN WORKSHOP • Wednesday, December 23 at 10:30 AM Children ages 3-7 are invited to attend a Holiday Storytime where they
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As a parent, you are your child's first - and most important - teacher. Here are eight ways you can help your child become a better reader. 1. Read yourself. Your actions really do speak louder than your
families read aloud at breakfast
words. When your kids see you
or just after dinner.
curling up with a book, they will want to follow your example. 2. Make sure your children read every day. Reading is a skill. Like
• December 8-12:
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other skills, it gets better with practice. Researchers have found that children who spend at least 30 minutes a day reading for fun – whether they read books, comics, or magazines – become better readers at school. 3. Get the library habit. Make sure everyone in your family has a library card. Schedule regular trips to the library. While you are there, check out a book yourself! 4. Read aloud to the children. This is the most important thing parents can do to help their children
• Read books you enjoy. 5. Create a home library. Find a special place for your children to keep their own library at home. 6. Make reading a privilege. Say, “You can stay up 15 minutes later tonight if you read in bed.” Or you might say, “Because you helped with the dishes, I have time to read you an extra story.” 7. If you are not a good reader, you can still encourage your children. As your children learn to read, ask them to read to you. Ask a friend or relative to read aloud to your children. 8. Read and watch. See a movie that is based on a book. Then,
become better readers. Here are
read that book together. (Or
some tips:
read the book first and then see
• Start reading to your children
the movie.) Discuss differences
when they are young. It is never
and similarities between
too early to begin reading to
the book and the movie.
your children. • Don't stop reading to your children as they grow older. You will both enjoy the chance to do something together. • Set aside some time each day for reading aloud. Even
9. Get cooking together. Have your child read the recipe as you make something fun, like a favorite family dish. (They can even help make the recipe!) 10. Talk about books. Make time to
10 minutes a day can have a
discuss the latest books you are
big impact. Bedtime is a natural
reading during dinner time or
reading aloud time. Other busy
while riding together in the car.
MODIFIED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE All visitors are required to wear a mask while inside the facility. Thank you for your understanding and your cooperations! 7005 Charbonneau Road 817.237.3281 Center Hours: M-F 9-3
WEDNESDAY Party Bridge 9AM Material Girls Quilting 11AM Mixed Media Art Class 12PM Dominoes 1PM
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Beginner Mahjongg 9AM
Bingo 9AM
Beginner Painting 10AM
Open Painting 11AM
Dominoes 12PM
Ladies Bridge 12PM
Meditation & Yoga 12PM
Dominoes 12PM
Refresher Bridge 1PM
THURSDAY Bingo 9AM Hand Quilting 9AM Silver Sisters 10:30AM
FRIDAY Dominoes 9AM Mahjongg 10AM TGIF Band/Bring Your Own Lunch
Intermediate Oil Painting 11AM
10:30AM (Gospel music every third Friday)
Chair Yoga Exercise 12PM
Intermediate Line Dancing 1PM
Beginner Line Dancing 1PM
SENIOR CENTER
L .O. B u d I r b y L a ke Wo r t h S e n i o r C e n t e r
