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City GlimpsesCity GlimpsesAledo .......................................................................................... 5

The Annettas ............................................................................ 6

Brock .......................................................................................... 7

Millsap ....................................................................................... 8

Hudson Oaks ............................................................................ 9

Peaster ..................................................................................... 10

Poolville ................................................................................... 10

Springtown ............................................................................... 11

Weatherford .............................................................................12

Willow Park ..............................................................................14

County and EducationCounty and EducationCounty Government ...............................................................15Public 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


FeaturesFeaturesTaste of Parker County.........................................................22

Tickling the Ivories ...............................................................34

For the Birds ...........................................................................48

Traditions: Shaw-Kemp ........................................................63

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

By Donnita Nesbit FisherThe Community News

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

Just a few years later, the Post Offi ce told the station to change its name to avoid confusion with Parker County and, in honor of a railroad offi cial’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 commu-nity 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 commis-sions and economic development cor-poration “put aside their personal prej-udices 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 resi-dents?”

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.


Aledo City InformationPopulation: 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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The widening of FM 1187 going into Aledo will provide four lanes with a median. Construction will be complete in 2014.


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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Intersection enhancements and median landscaping along FM 1187 were included in the design of the wid-ening 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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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.

The AnnettasThe Annettas


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 centu-ry, 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, accord-ing 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 engi-neering fi rm based in Rockwall, is facil-itating 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 fi rst 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 per-cent.

Annetta City InformationPopulation: 1,288


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

City Secretary: Daina Lawler

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

City Website: www.annetta.org

Annetta North City InformationPopulation: 467


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

City Secretary: Barb Wise

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

City Website: www.annettanorth.com

Annetta South City InformationPopulation: 555


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

Assistant to the Mayor: Daina Lawler

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

City Website: The city does not have a website.

Planning for the future◗ Annetta, Annetta North and Annetta South are often referred to as ‘The Annettas.’



Amy Crain walks Trixie after the German shepherd’s visit to Riverstone Animal Hospital in Brock.


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

Although the community isn’t a formal township, it boasts an award-winning school dis-trict, 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 cham-pionship and earned state gold medals in track last year.

They won district champi-onships in volleyball, boys bas-ketball, 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 vot-ers to approve four bond propo-sitions totaling $5,475,000. The proposal called for $2,500,000 for football, track and band facilities; $2,295,000 for baseball and softball facili-ties; $150,000 for agriculture and livestock facilities; and $530,000 for a new roof for the junior high, elementary parking

lot, technology infrastructure and buses. The propositions for the Baseball/Softball facilities, Ag barn and pen and facilities and maintenance items passed while the proposition for a foot-ball, track and band facility nar-rowly failed.

“We pride ourselves as a district for providing great academic and extracurricu-lar programs for our students while limiting the tax burden on our citizenry,” Tedder said. “The district student popula-tion 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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Staff ReportsThe 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 edu-cational 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 Pacifi c Railroad entered the area and Millsap took advantage of the shipping capabilities of the new tech-nology.

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 com-munities.

By 1900, Millsap had a bank, a post offi ce, three churches, a ten-grade edu-cational 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 sys-tem.

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.


Millsap

Millsap City InformationPopulation: 403


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

A THRIVING COMMUNITY

Hudson Oaks City Information

Population: 1,900


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


By Sandra RousseauThe 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 compre-hensive plan.

The plan, a fi rst for the city, was developed by city leaders with the help of Freese-Nichols Inc. and city residents. It was offi cially approved and adopted in April 2012.

The comprehensive plan is a blue-print for the future of Hudson Oaks. One of the most immediate compo-nents of the plan, according to city leaders, is an improvement project which calls for not only a median but also beautifi cation of the stretch of Highway 180 that runs through Hudson Oaks.

According to Hudson Oaks City Administrator Sheri Campbell-Husband, 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 lead-ers went out of their way to encour-

Hudson OaksComprehensive plan in place


Two youngsters play in Gene Voyles Park prior to 2012’s Boomin’ Fourth celebra-tion.

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 beautifi cation and bet-ter identifi cation 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 imple-ment “community branding” strate-gies, 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 identifi cation project goes hand in hand with the Highway 180 beauti-fi cation project, which includes the installation of a landscaped median through the Hudson Oaks stretch of this main thoroughfare.

The Highway 180 identifi cation and beautifi cation 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 dealer-ships and Parker County’s only movie theater, numerous restaurants and retail shops.


Poolville


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

PeasterStaff ReportsThe Community News

Peaster’s claim to fame as the birthplace of Robert E. Howard, whose famous brain-child Conan the Barbarian has starred in numerous book series, television pro-grams, comics, and movies since his cre-ation, 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 suffi x was later dropped.

A farming community like its sister town to the northwest, Poolville, Peaster

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 sur-rounding 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 cam-puses, numerous athletic fi elds and facili-ties, agricultural facilities, a transportation center, maintenance and technology build-ings, and a state-of-the-art administration facility.

A Rich Heritage


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

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

Staff ReportsThe Community News

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 pre-Great 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 infl ux 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 fi xed 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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SMALL TOWN CHARM

Springtown City Information

Population: 2,658


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


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

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

SpringtownSpringtownBy Sandra RousseauThe Community News

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 fl owing from a hillside.

Springtown owes its existence to Ward, a New Jersey native who founded the town, planned its lay-out, plotted the town square and gave it the name Littleton Springs. In the mid-1870s, residents peti-tioned to have the name changed to Springtown.

These days, while the town Springtown has kept its rural values and country atmosphere, commer-cial 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 commer-cial construction projects at or near completion

On Highway 199, a large gas sta-tion and convenience store were near completion. The station’s owners hope to receive business from truck-ers passing through town, as well as Springtown residents who simply need to fi ll up their own vehicles. “There will be a convenience store and a gas station with eight passen-ger vehicle gasoline pumps and six big-rig pumps, which are sized espe-cially 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 mak-ing its own contribution to growth and renewal in the form of a make-over for the historical, city-owned Tabernacle Square, named for the many Christian revivals that were once held there. “We don’t have the fi nal design yet. Several parties must weigh in on potential designs,” said

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 hous-ing, growing school district and close-knit community.


By Sandra RousseauThe Community News

You just might be able to say that resi-dents 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 fi rst place.

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

Retail, restaurants and road con-struction continue to change the land-scape of Weatherford. The widening of South Main from I-20 to Park Street has

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

Weatherford Economic Develop-ment Authority Executive Director Dennis Clayton said development con-tinues 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 fi ll within the coming months,” Clayton said.

Clayton cites the complete remod-eling of the former Super Save gro-cery 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

fi rst businesses going in. “They have totally rebuilt it and made it very attrac-tive,” 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 rein-stated 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 develop-ment is on the upswing, “The loop will divert truck traffi c 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

HAVING IT ALL


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.

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

Weatherford

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

Today, Weatherford is a much differ-ent 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 inspi-ration 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 pros-perity and growth.

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 defi nite nods to its rural, western heri-tage.


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


Weatherford City Information

Population: 25,310


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

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In the early 1940s, with the comple-tion 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 incor-porated 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 commu-nity 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 comprehen-sive 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 com-munity needs to go for future water

and waste water systems and the esti-mated cost for those things.”

Willow Park is “not an urban com-munity 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 commu-nity 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 juris-diction 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 tobring back the city’s parks and rec-reation board. “One of my objec-tives was to establish a beautification committee to improve the look of the community,” he said. “The parks and recs board provides the same func-tion.”

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


ABOVE:, Willow Park City Hall as seen from the adjacent park. | RIGHT: Cindy and Bruce Campbell enjoy a stroll on the walking trail at Pfc. Paul Balint Memorial Park adjacent to Willow Park City Hall.

Willow ParkWillow Park City Information

Population: 4,200


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

Planning for a beautiful future


COUNTY GOVERNMENTParker County Web site: www.co.parker.tx.us

COUNTYWIDE OFFICIALS

Mark RileyCounty JudgeOne Courthouse Sq.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6148Fax: [email protected]

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Judge Jerry BucknerCounty Court at Law 11112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6179Fax: [email protected]

Judge Ben AkersCounty Court at Law 2One Courthouse Sq.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6195Fax: [email protected]

Jeane BrunsonCounty Clerk1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherfod, Texas 76086Deeds and Records: 817-594-7461Fax: [email protected] & Criminal 1: 817-598-6059Civil & Criminal 2: 817-598-6035Court Documents: 817-598-6056

Larry FowlerSheriff129 Hogle St.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-594-8845Fax: [email protected]

Marjorie KingTax Assessor-Collector1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6139Fax: [email protected]

Jim ThorpTreasurer1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6150Fax: [email protected]

Mike RhotenCounty Auditor1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6104Fax: [email protected]

Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District1250 E. Hwy. 199P.O. Box 1749Springtown Texas 76082Phone: 817-523-5200Toll Free: 877-388-8423www.uppertrinitygcd.com

DISTRICT COURTS

Craig Towson43rd District Court Judge117 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6069 Fax: 817-598-6108

Graham Quisenberry415th District Court Judge117 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6162 Fax: 817-598-6161

Sharena GillilandDistrict Clerk117 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086(Civil) 817-598-6114 (Felony) 817-598-6194Fax: 817-598-6131

Don SchneblyDistrict Attorney117 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6124Fax: 817-599-7628


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

PRECINCT 1George ConleyPrecinct 1 Commissioner3000 Veal Station Road or P.O. Box 681Springtown, Texas 76082Phone: 817-220-7218Fax: [email protected]

Wayne HayesJustice of the Peace1020 East Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas 76082Phone: 817-220-5857Fax: [email protected]

Larry NixConstable1020 East Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas 76082Phone: 817-523-0027Larry,[email protected]

PRECINCT 2

Craig PeacockPrecinct 2 Commissioner3033 FM 1885Weatherford, Texas 76088Phone: 817-594-4022Fax: [email protected]

Kelly GreenJustice of the Peace207 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-0496

Joe Harris, Jr.Constable207 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 682-229-2167

PRECINCT 3

Larry WaldenPrecinct 3 Commissioner1111 FM 1189Brock, Texas 76087Phone: 817-594-0371Fax: 817-594-4496

Suzie MerkleyJustice of the Peace1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-598-6192Fax: [email protected]



The Parker County Courthouse Annex on Santa Fe in Weatherford handles many functions of county government, including the County Clerk’s office, Tax Assessor-Collector and Elections Office.

Glen PraytorConstable1112 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086Phone: [email protected]

PRECINCT 4

Dusty RenfroPrecinct 4 Commissioner1320 Airport RoadAledo, Texas 76008Phone: 817-596-0004 [email protected]

Lynn JohnsonJustice of the Peace5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109Willow Park, Texas 76087Phone: 817-441-1071Fax: [email protected]

Scott JonesConstable5189 East I-20 Service Road North, Suite 109Willow Park, Texas 76087Phone: 817-441-9396

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Brock Primary CareElizabeth Bailey, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine

Richard Keller, PA-C, Family Medicine1110 FM 1189, Suite 101 • Brock • 817-341-1300

Lone Star Children’s CareJessica Ramsey Robbins, M.D., Board Certified, Pediatrics

Sandra Rodriguez, D.O, Board Certified, Pediatrics5700 E. Interstate 20, Service Road South, Suite 200

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Lone Star Family CareRoberto Cardarelli, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine

Danica Jordan, D.O., Board Certified, Family MedicineSteven M. Melcher, M.D., Board Certified, Family Medicine

Matthew Phares, D.O., Internal MedicineKimberly Hilmer, F.N.P. Family Medicine

5700 E. Interstate 20, Service Road South, Suite 100Aledo • 817-489-7300

Lone Star Surgical Associates – 817-599-7022C. Daniel Jordan, D.O., General Surgery

A. Scott Walker, M.D., Board Certified, General SurgeryWeatherford Specialty Care – 817-341-7246

Jina Shrestha, M.D., Board Certified, Rheumatology937 Hilltop Drive • Weatherford

Weatherford Family CareGreg Bratton M.D., Board Certified, Family & Sports Medicine

Sara Saginaw, D.O., Family Medicine925 Hilltop Drive, Suite 100 • Weatherford

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Weatherford Internal MedicineMasoud Romezi, M.D., Board Certified, Internal Medicine

933 Hilltop Drive, Suite 100 • Weatherford817-341-7302

Weatherford Medical AssociatesJohnita Darton, M.D., Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Kimberly Strickland, D.O., Family Medicine925 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 107/108 • Weatherford

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Weatherford Primary CareMichael Mutchler, M.D., Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Heather Back, D.O., Board Certified, Family Medicine929 Hilltop Drive • Weatherford • 817-596-7900

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Aledo ISDPolice DepartmentChawn Gilliland (Chief)817-441-5147117 Vernon RoadAledo, Texas 76008

Parker CountySheriff’s DepartmentLarry Fowler (Sheriff)817-594-8845129 Hogle St.Weatherford, Texas 76086

Hudson OaksPolice DepartmentBrandon Mayberry (Chief)682-229-2400150 N. Oakridge DriveHudson Oaks, Texas 76087

RenoPolice DepartmentJoe Poline (Chief)817-221-2500195 W. Reno RoadAzle, TX 76020

SpringtownPolice DepartmentEd Crowdis (Chief)817-220-1534220 HilltopSpringtown, Texas 76082

WeatherfordPolice DepartmentMike Manning (Chief)817-598-4310801 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086

Willow ParkPolice DepartmentBrad Johnson (Chief)817-441-9747101 W. Stage Coach TrailWillow Park, Texas 76087

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Adell-Whitt Fire DepartmentCurtis Goen (Chief)940-798-30554312 N. FM 52Whitt, TX 76490

Aledo VFDMorris Leondar (Chief)

Fire Station 1817-441-7284215 MesquiteAledo, Texas 76008

Fire Station 26085 White Settlement RoadWeatherford, TX 76087

Brock-Dennis VFDTravis Scrimshire (Chief)817-341-73681107 FM 1189Weatherford, TX 76087-7463

Central Community Fire DepartmentDavid Chilcutt (Chief)817-599-08184100 Old Agnes RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088

Cool-Garner Volunteer Fire DepartmentRodney Robertson (Chief)817-597-01202290 Garner School RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088

Cresson Volunteer Fire DepartmentJoe Huffman (Chief)817-396-4448105 S Crook St.Cresson, TX 76035

Hudson Oaks Fire-Rescue/ESD No. 3Pat English (Chief)817-599-0576150 N. Oak Ridge DriveHudson Oaks, Texas 76087

Millsap VFDNeal Doss (Chief)940-682-4390407 South Houston St.Millsap, TX 76066

Mountain River Fire DepartmentBrett Wright (Chief)940-682-7739300 Redbluff CircleMillsap, TX 76066

Peaster Fire DepartmentLeo Scott (Chief)817-594-4551221 Judd St.Weatherford, TX 76088

Poolville Fire DepartmentLannie Fulton (Chief)16401 FM 920Poolville, TX 76487

Springtown VolunteerFire DepartmentJason Hinton (Chief)817-523-7598P.O. Box 282, 215 Goshen RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082

Weatherford FireDepartmentPaul Rust (Chief)817-598-4282202 W. Oak St.Weatherford, TX 76086

Fire Station 1817-598-4286122 S. Alamo St.Weatherford, Texas 76086

Fire Station 2817-598-4014122 W. Lake DriveWeatherford, Texas 76087

Fire Station 3817-598-4112122 Atwood CourtWeatherford, Texas 76086

Fire Station 4817-598-2217905 West Park AvenueWeatherford, Texas 76086

Willow Park Fire-RescueBrent Sauble (Chief)817-441-8020

Station #1101 Stagecoach TrailWillow Park, TX 76087

Station #23508 Indian Camp RoadWillow Park, TX 76087

ANIMAL CONTROLWeatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter817-598-4111403 Hickory Lane Weatherford, Texas 76086

EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS

#1Springtown VFD, Lajunta VFD, Peaster Fire Department1418 Greenwood Cut-Off RoadWeatherford, TX 76088817-523-7598

#3Hudson Oaks VFD150 N Oakridge DriveHudston Oaks, TX 76087817-599-0576

#6Spring Creek VFD, Cresson Volunteer Fire Department6300 Granbury RoadWeatherford, TX 76087817-594-5500

#7Greenwood and Millsap Fire Districts1418 Greenwood Cut-Off RoadWeatherford, TX 76088817-594-9473

#8Central 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.

#9Brock-Dennis Volunteer Fire Department1107 FM 1189Weatherford, TX 76087817-341-7368


Firefighters from Aledo battle a structure fire in 2012.


The 2012 Taste of Parker County raised more than $13,000 for scholarships

for Weatherford College stu-dents.

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 cat-egories 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 fi nances 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 scholar-ship fund, administered by the WC Foundation, according to Linda Brooks Bagwell, WC director of communication and public rela-tions.

For more information, visit www.tasteofparkercounty.com


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Aledo ISD QUICK LISTINGSAdministration1008 Bailey Ranch Road - Aledo817-441-8327aledo.schoolfusion.us

Coder Elementary School817-441-6095

Stuard Elementary School817-441-5103

Vandagriff Elementary School817-441-8771

Mccall Elementary School817-441-4500

Mcanally Intermediate School817-441-8347

Aledo Middle School817-441-5198

Don Daniel Ninth Grade Center817-441-4504

Aledo High School817-441-8711

The Learning Center817-441-5176

The Aledo ISD School Board meets on the third Monday of the month unless otherwise announced.

Coder Elementary School12 Vernon Road, Aledo, Texas, 76008817-441-6095Grades: Pre-K through 5Starting/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 School200 Thunderhead Lane, Aledo, Texas

76008817-441-5103Grades: K through 5Starting/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 School408 FM 1187 South, Aledo, Texas,


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 School400 Scenic Trail, Willow Park, Texas,


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 School151 FM 5 South, Aledo, Texas, 76008817-441-8347Grade: 6Starting/Closing Times: 8:40 a.m. to

3:50 p.m.

Aledo Middle School416 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 Center990 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.

Aledo High School1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, Texas,

76008817-441-8711Grades: 10 through 12Starting/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 athlet-ics.


Brock Elementary School410 Eagle Spirit Lane, Brock,

Texas, 76087817-594-8017, Metro: 817-596-

8372Grades: Pre-K-5Starting/Closing Times: 7:55 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.Other Information: Brock

Elementary School is a TEA Recognized School.

Brock Junior High School300 Grindstone Road, Brock,

Texas, 76087817-594-3195, Metro: 817-596-

2916 Grades: 6-8Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Brock High School410 Eagle Spirit Lane, Brock,

Texas, 76087817-596-8003Grades: 9-12Starting/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.

BROCK ISD QUICK LISTINGS

Administration410 Eagle Spirit Lane - Brock817-594-7642www.brockisd.net

Brock Elementary School817-594-8017817-596-8372 (metro)

Brock Junior High School817-594-3195817-596-2916 (metro)

Brock High School817-596-8003

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

Garner ISDGarner ISDGarner Independent School District

2222 Garner School Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088

940-682-4251Grades: PreK-8Starting/Closing Times: 8 to 3:45Other 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.

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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.


Millsap ISD

Peaster ISD

Millsap Elementary School101 Wilson Bend Road, Millsap,

Texas 76066940-682-4994 ext. 1Grades: EC-5Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (After school

program until 5:30 p.m.)

Millsap Middle School301 East Brazos St., Millsap,

Texas, 76066940-682-4994 ext. 2Grades: 6-8Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Millsap High School600 Bulldog Blvd., Millsap, Texas

76066940-682-4994 ext.3Grades: 9-12Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

MILLSAP ISD QUICK LISTINGS

Administration201 East Brazos St. – Millsap940-682-4994 ext. 4www.millsapisd.net

Millsap Elementary School940-682-4994 ext. 1

Millsap Middle School940-682-4994 ext. 2

Millsap High School940-682-4994 ext. 3

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

Peaster Elementary School3400 Harwell Lake Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088817-594-1884Grades: Pre-K- 5Starting/Closing Times: 8:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Other information: The elementary school has a pre-kin-

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

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.

PEASTER ISD QUICK LISTINGS

Administration3400 Harwell Lake Road – Weatherford

817-341-5000 ext. 1

www.peaster.net

Peaster Elementary School817-594-1884

Peaster Middle School817-341-5000 ext. 3

Peaster High School817-341-5000 ext. 2

The Peaster ISD School Board meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Peaster Middle School8512 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.

Peaster High School3600 Harwell Lake Road, Peaster, Texas 76485817-341-5000 ext. 2Grades: 9 through 12Starting/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: vol-leyball, cross-country, basketball, track, tennis, golf, baseball, and softball; fine arts: band, theater arts, art and choral music; organizations: FCCLA, FFA, NHS, stu-dent council, computer club and others.


Springtown ISDSpringtown ISD

Reno Elementary School172 W. Reno Road,

Azle, Texas 76020817-221-5001Grades: Pre K through 4Starting/Closing Times:

7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Goshen Creek Elementary School401 S. Pojo Drive,

Springtown, Texas 76082817-220-0272Grades: Pre-K through 4Starting/Closing times:

7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Springtown Elementary School416 E. Third St.,

Springtown, Texas 76082817-220-2498Grades: Pre-K through 4Starting/Closing Times:

7:50 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Springtown Intermediate School300 Pojo Drive,

Springtown, Texas 76082 817-220-1219Grades: 5 and 6Starting/Closing Times:

8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Springtown Middle School500 Pojo Drive,

Springtown, Texas 76082817-220-7455Grades: 7 and 8Starting/Closing Times:

8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Springtown High School915 W. Hwy 199,

Springtown, Texas 76082817-220-3888Grades: 9 through 12Starting/Closing Times:

8:10 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

Administration301 East 5th St. – SpringtownPhone: 817-220-7243Fax: 817-523-5766www.springtownisd.net

Reno Elementary School817-221-5001

Goshen Creek Elementary School817-220-0272

Springtown Elementary School817-220-2498

Springtown Intermediate School817-220-1219

Springtown Middle School817-220-7455

Springtown High School817-220-3888

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

SPRINGTOWN ISD QUICK LISTINGS


Poolville ISDPoolville Elementary School16025 FM 920, Poolville, Texas 76487817-599-3308Grades: Pre-K through 5Starting/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.”

Poolville Junior High16025 FM 920, Poolville, Texas 76487817-594-4539Grades: 6 through 8Starting/Closing Times: 8 a.m. to

3:25 p.m.

Poolville High School1001 Lone Star Road, Poolville, Texas

76487817-599-5134Grades: 9 through 12Starting/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.

POOLVILLE ISD QUICK LISTINGS

Administration16025 FM 920 – Poolville817-594-4452www.poolville.net

Poolville Elementary School817-599-3308

Poolville Junior High817-594-4539

Poolville High School817-599-5134

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Austin Elementary School1776 Texas Drive,

Weatherford, Texas 76086817-598-2848Grades: K through 6Starting/Closing Times:

8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Other information: Activities available

through this school include geogra-phy/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 pro-gram is also available here.

Crockett Elementary School1015 Jameson St.,

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Kyle 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 fi nishing 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, writ-ing, playing, producing. “It’s been a good

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

Stallons and his brother Klint, who plays fi ddle 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.”

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 relation-ships, 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 writ-ing 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 help-ing 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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Kyle Stallons (left) with brother Klint at the Grand Ole Opry.

“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.”

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Weatherford College is the old-est 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’ roofl i-nes have been renovated (with sev-eral buildings getting completely new roofs), there is a new parking lot and a new softball facility (Stuart fi eld).

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 mil-lion 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 fi rst 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 endow-ments, fund renovations for older buildings and other projects, WC offi -cials 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 fi n-ished,” 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 offi ce space and meeting rooms, Bagwell said.

The mission of Weatherford College “is to provide effective learn-ing 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 pro-grams.

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

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

About Weatherford College• Established in 1869 by Masons

• The fi rst 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.

• 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.


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With the 2012-2013 school year under way, we can refl ect upon the accom-plishments 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.

AledoAfter winning their third consecutive state football championship in 2011, the

Aledo Bearcats moved to a new district, where they fi nished district play unde-feated, 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 fi nal in volleyball, falling to Lucas Lovejoy in the championship match.

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The girls basketball and soccer teams won a district championship in the 2012 season, with the girls basket-ball 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 qualifi ed for the state tournament, and the Aledo girls golf team of Haley Gann, Quincy Ballard, Savannah Moody, Jesse Bearden, and Taylor Brookshire quali-fi ed for the state meet, fi nishing seventh overall as a squad.

Logan Lambert qualifi ed for state on the boys side in golf.

Aledo qualifi ed 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 fi nish in the fi nal Lone Star Cup standings.

BrockThe Crowning jewel of Brock athlet-

ics was once again the girls basketball team.

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 fi nals 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-fi nals, and the baseball team also went unde-feated and advanced to the state semi-fi nals.

Cole decided that one state cham-pionship 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 fi eld, mak-ing it a total of nine Gold medals for the distance runner in her high school career.

The boys cross country team won district and fi nished fi fth at state, and

the tennis team fi nished second as a team in the state tournament, their highest fi nish in school history.

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

The softball team fi nished the sea-son with post-season berth, and as a point of interest, the district introduced its fi rst every junior high football pro-gram, in which the eighth grade team fi nished 6-2 and the 7th grade team fi nished 8-0.

Brock’s athletic programs contrib-uted to a third place fi nish in the Lone Star Cup fi nal standings, which the school has won twice in the last four years out of 229 class 2A schools in the state.

MillsapThe Bulldogs year in athletics was

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Jones and Knight defeated Casey De La Rosa and Josh Sharff of Edgewood in the state quarter-fi nals, 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-

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PeasterThe Peaster volleyball team got

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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 fi nished second in district and advanced to play-offs 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 select-ed as Co-Coach of the Year.

PoolvilleThe Monarchs had a great year in

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Vince Rodriquez and Kieran Pae were named Co-MVP’s of the district

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for the Monarchs, as the team fi nished 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-fi nals before losing in a four game set to Munday.

Rodriguez and Pae also advanced to the state quarter-fi nals in tennis in the boys dou-bles event.

SpringtownFor the Porcupines, the girls basketball

team got things started on a good note, claim-ing the fourth and fi nal playoff spot in district 5-4A this past season.

Pole vaulter Benji Brokenshire qualifi ed for the state track and fi eld meet in the spring, as well, and fi nished 9th for Springtown with a jump of 14’ 06”.

WeatherfordThe Weatherford softball team claimed a

district championship in 2012 to advance to the playoffs, but drew a tough fi rst round opponent in Midland Lee.

The Kangaroos baseball team squared off with Lee in the fi rst round of the playoffs as well, after fi nishing second in district competi-tion 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 quali-fi ed for state in the 170-pound weight class for Weatherford this season, and Andrew Cape was a state qualifi er in powerlifting.

Weatherford CollegeIn its inaugural season, the Weatherford

College softball team earned a spot in the post

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

The Coyotes, who fi nished the season with a 33-22 mark, competed in the North Texas Junior College Athletic College Tournament in early May.

Pitcher Kylee Studioso, infi elders Katy Vandewater, Casey Cromwell and Beverly Corry, and outfi elder Samantha Alegria were all named to the All-Conference fi rst team.

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

Weatherford had two players named to the fi rst team All-Conference squad in third base-man 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 Woodfi n qualifi ed 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.

Woodfi n was in seventh place heading into the fi nal of the team roping event, but powered his way back to a regional title.

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

The men fi nished 15-11 on the year, while the women were 25-7 and reached the regional semi-fi nals 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 fi rst-team 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 fi rst team All-Conference team.

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


ChurchesChurches

Adell Community Fellowship101 Adell RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088940-682-4224www.adellcommunityfellowship.com

Agnes Baptist Church350 Agnes NSpringtown, Texas 76082-5044817-523-7271www.agnesbaptist.comdougharris@agnesbaptist.com

Aledo Christian Center241 N Front St.Aledo, Texas [email protected]

Aledo Church of Christ201 S FM 1187Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-8074www.aledochurchofchrist.comaledocofc@sbcglobal.net

Aledo United Methodist Church100 Pecan St.Aledo, Texas [email protected]

All Saints Episcopal Church123 S Waco St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-596-8734www.allsaintsweatherford.orgsecallsaints@uwmail.com

Annetta United Methodist Church2836 W FM 5Aledo, Texas 76008817-599-7950www.annettaumc.org

Baker Baptist Church1912 Baker Cut Off RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-594-3490

Bethel Baptist Church201 Kathey St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church408 S Ash St.Springtown, Texas 76082817-220-4238

Bethel United Methodist Church3196 Bethel RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-596-3418www.bethelumcweatherford.orgkatie@bethelumcweatherford.

org

Bethesda United Methodist Church6657 FM 113 NWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Better Life Community Church3607 E Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas 76082817-677-2300www.betterlifefamily.comstaff@betterlifeministries.org

Beulah Baptist Church350 Beulah RoadMillsap, Texas 76066817-594-3757www.beulahbc.netbeulahbaptistchurch@cirranet.

net

Brazos Trails Cowboy Church300 Sharla Smelley RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088817-599-7377www.brazostrailscowboychurch.

org

Brock Baptist Church2111 FM 1189Brock, Texas [email protected]

Brock United Methodist Church127 Lazy Bend RoadBrock, Texas [email protected]

Calvary United Methodist Church210 Garner RoadWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-5215www.calvaryunitedmethodist-

church.org

Centerpoint Baptist Church1003 Center Point RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-596-3139

Central Baptist Church4260 Old Agnes RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088817-594-5918

Central Christian Church1602 S Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-3053www.welcometothetable.usoffice@welcometothetable.us

NEW CHURCH?If your new church is not listed, please help us by calling 817-441-7661 or emailing [email protected]


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


Christ Church WestMeets at Clear Fork Station

Banquet Hall, 4971 E. I-20, Suite 100

Willow Park, Texas 76087817-848-5638www.christchurchwest.org

Christ the King Covenant Church2800 Tin Top RoadWeatherford, Texas 760872316 Highway 180 WestMineral Wells, Texas 76087817-594-8720www.ckcchome.org

Church of Christ Hillcrest236 W I-20Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-4330

Church of Christ at Tin Top320 Old Tin Top RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-599-6382

Church of Christ Case and Spring201 Case St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-7722

Clear Fork Baptist Church100 Ragle RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-594-1154www.clearforkbaptistchurch.orgpastorbilly@clearforkbaptist-

church.org

Community Baptist Church1101 W Ball St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Community Christian Church2 Dean DriveAledo, Texas 76008817-441-7393www.cccaledo.org

Cool Assembly of God Church10499 Mineral Wells Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76088940-682-4401www.coolassemblyofgod.com

Cornerstone Community Church2233 E Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas [email protected]

Couts United Methodist Church802 N Elm St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-8601www.coutsmethodistchurch.

[email protected]

Cross Timbers Bible Church6505 FM 920Weatherford, Texas 76088817-599-7759www.crosstimbersbiblechurch.

com

Emmanuel Baptist Church1706 S Main St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Faith Baptist Church1411 Carter RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082817-599-6773

Faith Presbyterian Church301 Bailey Ranch RoadAledo, Texas 76008817-441-6262www.faithaledo.com

New Beginnings Church610 Goshen RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082817-523-4462

First Baptist Church of Aledo128 Elm St.Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-8885www.fbcaledo.com

First Baptist Church of Springtown500 N Main StSpringtown, Texas 76082-2102817-220-5229www.firstbaptistspringtown.comfbcstown@flash.net

First Baptist Church of WeatherfordCorner of Alamo and Palo

PintoWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-5457www.fbcweatherford.org

First Baptist Church of Willow Park601 Ranch House RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-441-7170www.fbcwillowpark.com

First Free Will Baptist Church109 N Line St.Weatherford, TX, [email protected]

First United Methodist Church of Springtown109 West 3rd St.Springtown, Texas [email protected]

First United Methodist Church of Weatherford301 S Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-4231www.fumcweatherford.orgoffice@fumcweatherford.org

Friendship Baptist Church801 Friendship RoadWeatherford, Texas 76085817-594-5940www.friendshipbc-wford.org

Fundamental Baptist Church433 N Main StSpringtown, Texas 76082817-523-5477www.fbcspringtown.com

Garner Baptist Church2304 N FM 113Weatherford, Texas 76088940-682-7533

Grace Community Fellowship111 W Ranch LaneWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Grace First Presbyterian Church606 Mockingbird LaneWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Greenwood Baptist Church1504 Greenwood Cutoff RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088817-596-8302www.greenwoodbc.com

Harmony Baptist Church242 Harmony RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-599-0600www.theharmonybaptistchurch.

org

Hilltop Baptist Church702 E 1st St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-1646

Hilltop Family Church1227 Old Cottondale RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082817-220-7177www.hilltop-church.com

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church16250 Old Weatherford RoadAledo, Texas 76008817-441-3500www.holyredeemeraledo.org

Hope Lutheran Church4795 E Highway 199Springtown, Texas 76082-7381817-221-4673

Lajunta Baptist Church5207 E Hwy. 199 Springtown, Texas 76082817-221-3989www.lajuntabaptist.com

Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church200 S Lakeshore DriveHudson Oaks, Texas 76087817-596-0100www.lakeshorebaptist.comadmin@lakeshorebaptist.com

Messiah Lutheran Church907 Washington DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-613-1334www.messiahmission.org

Midway Baptist Church4110 E Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas 76082-7244817-221-5683www.midwaybaptist-church.orgmidwaybaptist.church@yahoo.

com

Midway Church Of Chirst6400 Midway RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082-7303817-221-2107

Mount Zion Baptist Church109 S Brazos St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-613-8243

New Hope Baptist Church107 S Bowie DriveWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

New River Fellowship3252 E I-20,Hudson Oaks, Texas 76087817-341-7970www.NewRiver.tv

North Main Church of Christ1302 N Main St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

North Main Church of God803 N Main St Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-4673

North Side Baptist Church910 North Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-8612www.nsbcweatherford.com

Oak Ridge Baptist Church310 North Oak Ridge DriveHudson Oaks, Texas 76087817-613-1580www.oakridgebc.com

Oak Ridge Church of Christ4895 East I-20 Service Road

NorthWillow Park, Texas 76087817-441-1875www.oakridgechurch.org


Sunday Bible Class 9:30amSunday Worship 10:30amSunday Evening 5:00pmWednesday 7:00pm

201 FM 1187Aledo, TX 76008817-441-8074

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Outreach Of Love Assembly Of God3591 E Hwy. 199Springtown, Texas [email protected]

Ourtreach of Love Church World Ministries134 Otto RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-594-6108www.olcwm.org

Parker County Cowboy Church5050 FM 5 SAledo, Texas 76008817-925-0910www.pccowboychurch.org

First Baptist Church of Poolville202 S Church St.Poolville, Texas 76487817-594-3916www.fbcpoolville.org

Poolville Church of Christ304 N Church St.Poolville, Texas 76487817-594-4182

Poolville United Methodist Church230 N Church St.Poolville, Texas 76487817-599-3601www.umcpoolville.org

Prince Memorial CME410 W Oak St.Weatherford, Texas 76087817-594-2003

Saint Francis of Assisi Church117 Ranch House RoadWillow Park, Texas 76087817-441-9156www.stfranciswillowpark.org

Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church211 S. Main St. and 1802

Bethel RoadWeatherford, Texas 76086817-596-9585www.ss-cc.org

Santa Fe Drive Baptist Church1502 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-2863www.santafebaptistchurch.comhl.jayne@sbcglobal.net

Shady Grove Baptist Church2470 W Lambert RoadWeatherford, Texas 76088817-594-2057

Shiloh Trail Cowboy Church2859 Thompson RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-599-6523www.shilohtrailcowboychurch.

com

Solid Rock Bible Church591 S Reno RoadSpringtown, Texas 76082817-221-3444

South Main Church of Christ201 South Main St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

South Side Baptist Church1115 S. Brazos St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-3239www.ssbcweatherford.com

Spring Creek Baptist Church100 Spring Creek RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-594-3707

Springtown Baptist Temple201 John Woody Road ESpringtown, Texas 76082817-523-0376www.sbtchurch.org

Springtown Church of Christ316 Church St.Springtown, Texas 76082817-523-4419www.springtownchurchofchrist.orgspringtownchurch@yahoo.com

The Church in Peaster8601 FM 920Weatherford, Texas 76088817-596-8805www.thechurchinpeaster.comthechurchinpeaster@the-

churchinpeaster.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints2251 Bethel RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-599-9700

The Episcopal Church in Parker County2 Dean DriveAledo, Texas 76008817-637-0846www.episcopalchurchpc.orginfo@episcopalchurchpc.org

The Fellowship at Weatherford2721 South Main St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

The Summit (A Fellowship of St. Paul Lutheran Church)111 Maverick St.Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-8707www.the-summit.org

Trinity Bible Church4936 East I-20 Access Road

SouthWillow Park, Texas 76087817-441-7477www.trinitybible.com

Trinity Lutheran Church1500 West Ball St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-613-1939www.trinityweatherford.orgtrinityweatherford@sbcglobal.net

Union Baptist Church3451 Sarra LaneSpringtown, Texas 76082817-613-1441www.ubcspringtown.org

Victory Baptist Church1311 E Bankhead DriveWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Weatherford Church of Christ202 W Ranch CourtWeatherford, Texas 76088817-594-0910www.weatherfordchurch.comchurch_info@weatherfordchurch.com

Weatherford Presbyterian Church204 S Main St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Westwood Christian Fellowship1010 S Bowie DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-5190www.wcffamily.com

Wheatland Baptist Church15910 Hwy. 377 SouthFort Worth, Texas 76126817-443-6063www.wheatlandbaptistchurch.

org

Willow Park Baptist Church129 South Ranch House RoadAledo, Texas 76008817-441-1596www.willowparkbaptist.org

Willow Park Church of Christ721 Ranch House RoadWillow Park, Texas 76087817-447-9056www.willowparkchurchofchrist.

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Windmill Church of Christ4839 Tin Top RoadWeatherford, Texas 76087817-613-0277www.windmillcoc.org

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Social ServicesSOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

Aledo Children’s Advocats’ Clothes Closet9901 East Bankhead Hwy., Suite B,

Aledo, Texas 76008 between FM 1187 and Ranch House Road

817-441-2707www.aledoadvocats.comHours: 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.

American Red Cross Parker County1740 Bethel Road, Weatherford, Texas

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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.

Aledo Christian CenterAledo Christian Center241 N. Front St. 817-441-9062241 N. Front St. 817-441-9062

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Pat Long sorts appliances to be tested before display-ing at Manna Storehouse.

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Careity FoundationP.O. Box 126038Fort Worth, Texas 76107817-882-4100www.careity.org

Center of Hope (Aledo)9901 East Bankhead Hwy.Suites C and DAledo, Texas 76008817-441-2442Hours: 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 76086817-594-0266Hours: Monday through Thursday 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.http://centerofhopetx.com

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Parker County701 Palo Pinto St., Suite 701-FWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Freedom House1149 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-596-754324 Hour Hotline: 817-596-8922Fax: 817-596-4369Contact: Catherine [email protected]

Goodwill Store1801 South Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-613-0825Hours: Monday through Saturday

from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.

Grace House Pregnancy Assistance Center112 West Russell St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-4700www.gracehouseministries.net

The HavenYouth counseling and mentoring318 West Spring St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-304-7472Contact: Cindy Hanna (Program

Director)http://crossroads-wfd.org

Hemispherectomy FoundationP.O. Box 1239Aledo, Texas 76008hemifoundation.org

Manna Parker County129 East Spring St., or P.O. Box 9Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-6569Hours: Monday-Friday

10 a.m.-2 [email protected]

United Way of Parker County106 Austin Ave., Suite 108Weatherford, Texas 76086817-596-5986www.unitedwayofparkercounty.orgwww.rideunitedparkercounty.com

Weatherford Access Center220 Fort Worth Hwy., Suite 125Weatherford, Texas 76086817-374-7911Fax: 817-599-6309


CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAledo Community Lions ClubP.O. Box 26Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-9191www.aledolions.com

Bush Legacy Republican Women1701 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-0291www.blrww.com

Business Development Group of AledoP.O. Box 1565Aledo, Texas 76008Steve Bartley - Aledo National

Bank - [email protected]

East Parker County Genealogy & Historical SocietyP.O. Box 223Aledo, Texas 76008Meets at 101 Stagecoach Trail,

Willow Park817-233-4322

MOM’s Club of Aledo and Willow [email protected]://awpmomsclub.tripod.

com/

NAACP, Weatherford/Parker County BranchB. J. Thomas817-599-3528

Native Plant Society of TexasEileen Porter817-596-5567http://tpsot.org/crosstimbers

Parker County 4-HKayla Neill604 N. Main St., Suite 200Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Parker County Aggie Mom’s Clubhttp://parkercomoms.aggienet-

work.com

Parker County Active Democrats113 Kingswood RoadWillow Park, Texas 76087817-565-3301Meets at 321 S Main,

Weatherfordwww.parkercountyactivedemo-

crats.org

Parker County Amateur Radio ClubP.O. Box 1795,Weatherford, Texas 76086www.w5pc.orgMeets at 701 Narrow Street,

Weatherford, TX.

Parker County Christian Home Educatorshttp://www.parkercountyhome-

school.org/

Parker County Democratic Party109 York Ave. #4,Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-8683www.parkercodemocrats.org

Parker County Health Foundation200 Palo PintoWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-1990www.parkercountyhealthfoun-

dation.orgdonnakirkpatrick@parkercoun-

tyhealthfoundation.org

Parker County Heritage SocietyP.O. Box 97Weatherford, Texas 76086www.parkercountyheritagesoci-

ety.com

Parker County Master Gardener Association604 North Main, Suite 200Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Clubs and OrganizationsClubs and Organizations

Parker County Republican PartyOne Austin Ave.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-0711www.parkertxgop.org

Parker County Republican Women113 Highland Drive,Aledo, Texas 76008817-703-8850www.parkercorepublicanwom-

en.org

Parker County Sheriff’s PosseBob Glenn2251 Mineral Wells Hwy.,Weatherford, Texas 76088817-598-5402www.parkercountysheriffsposse.

[email protected]

Parker County Texas Democratic WomenFreda Burks817-220-0191www.tdw.org/ParkerCountyTDW/

Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ ClubJackie Dixon817-991-4402http://pcwnc.org

Pioneer Square Dance Club1602 S Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76008817-594-1258www.pioneerssquaredance.comcdavis2.4@sbcglobal.net

Quilters Guild of Parker CountyPO Box 2022Weatherford, TX 76086www.quiltersguildofparkercoun-

ty.org/a/

Springtown Lions ClubJames Wooten817-771-2540www.slcyouthsports.com

The Gluten Intolerance Group of North Texaswww.northtexasgig.com/

Weatherford Noon Lions Clubhttp://weatherfordnoontx.lion-

wap.org/

Weatherford Optimist Clubhttp://sites.google.com/site/

weatherfordoptimist/

Weatherford Rotary ClubMeets at Doss Heritage &

Culture Center1400 Texas DriveWeatherford, TX 76086www.weatherfordrotary.org

Weatherford Stage [email protected]

Weatherford Toastmasters817-594-6869http://4963.toastmastersclubs.

[email protected]

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


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


FOR THE BIRDS◗ A unique sanctuary for feathered friendsBy Martina TreviñoThe 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 fi ve-acre refuge, dedicated to the care and comfort of exotic birds.

Aptly named Birdlink Sanctuary, a non-profi t organization, provides a home where birds can live out their lives peacefully or fi nd 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 hand-raise baby birds with demanding feed-ing schedules.

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

Together they feed, water, and pro-vide daily interaction to more than 40 birds, including parrots, macaws, conures, Amazons, cockatiels and love-birds.

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 char-acteristics.

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 fl ocks.

In the worst cases, birds must be removed from inhumane living situa-tions.

Jean tells of one such situation.

“It was fi lthy, rats, roaches, it was the most horrifi c 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 fl ock have humans who are now in hospice care and can no longer care for the birds.

In these cases the Gibson’s help pro-vide 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 expec-tancy of 100 years,” Jean said.

One of Birdlink’s permanent resi-dents, Trace, a ‘grouchy’ Amazon par-rot, 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-profi t, and have set up a life estate for the Birdlink fl ocks.

In an effort to raise awareness, Birdlink participates in the First Monday Trade Days. “The city of Weatherford built this wonderful place for the ani-mals 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 fi nd 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 beauti-ful, eye-catching, expensive birds are naturally noisy, messy and potentially destructive.

“Birds, in general, have the intel-ligence of a fi ve-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 combina-tions locks.

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


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In addition, people are not warned of the health implica-tions.

“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 fi t is right, Jean said.

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

She tells of Lucky, a little Senegal who was paired with a quadriplegic. The wheel-chair 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 com-munity.

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 doc-tors offi ces and the city of Weatherford offi ces help col-lect newspapers.

Volunteers from area col-leges 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 overfl ow.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEEast Parker County Chamber of Commerce“A Proud History, A Bright Future”100 Chuck Wagon Trail,Willow Park, Texas 76087817-441-7844www.eastparkerchamber.cominfo@eastparkerchamber.com

Weatherford Chamber of Commerce“We Mean Business”P.O. Box 310401 Fort Worth Hwy.,Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-3801or 888-594-3801www.weatherford-chamber.comwww.visitweatherford.cominfo@weatherford-chamber.com

Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce“Home of the Wild West Festival”P.O. Box 296,112 South Main,Springtown, Texas [email protected]

Senior ServicesSenior ServicesWEATHERFORD SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS(administered by the Parker County Committee on Aging)P.O. Box 8171225 Holland Lake Road,Weatherford, Texas 76086Phone: 817-596-4640pccoaonline.net

OTHER SERVICESDepartment of Family and Protective Services4113 Hwy. 180 East Suite B, Mineral

Wells, Texas 76067940-325-695924-Hour Hotline: 1-800-252-5400

Experience WorksWorkforce Solutions for North Central

Texas126 College Park DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-0049

Legal Hotline for Older Texans800-622-2520

Texas Department of Aging & Disability ServicesP.O. Box 14903078751701 W 51st St.,Austin, Texas 78751512-438-3011www.dads.state.tx.us

SERVICES FROM THE PARKER COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

Call the PCCOA for information: 817-596-4640 – Opportunities provided to Parker County resi-dents ages 60-plus from the Parker County Committee on Aging

• CASE MANAGEMENTAdministered from the Weatherford Senior Center to participants throughout Parker County, this service provides individual assess-ment, arranging of necessary care and services, ongoing monitoring of client’s status and periodic revi-sion of the overall service plan.

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Bethany Home Health1320 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 200Weatherford, Texas 76086817-341-1436

Beyond Faith Home Health Care104 Maverick St.Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-2747www.beyondfaithhomecare.com

Brazos River Home Health208 N Main St. Suite 200Weatherford, Texas 76086817-341-4663www.brazosriverhomehealth.com

Encompass Home Health Care1925 Martin Drive, Suite 100Weatherford, Texas 76086817-641-4350

Family Care of Texas1510 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 600Weatherford, Texas 76086817-594-7186

Guardian Health Care1508 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 202Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-8092

Integracare Weatherford813 Santa Fe Drive Suite 100Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-0192www.integracarehh.com

NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Keeneland Nursing Home700 S Bowie DrWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-2715

Holland Lake Nursing Center1201 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086817-598-0160

Santa Fe Health and Rehabilitation Center1205 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-594-2786www.santafehealthandrehab.com

ASSISTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING

Arbor House1101 Jameson St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-5075www.arborhouse4u.com

Autumn Hill Manor202 W RentzWeatherford, Texas 76086817-596-4159www.autumnhillmanor.com

Crescent Senior Care970 Hilltop DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-599-0000www.crescentrehab.com

Martin Crest Assisted Living and Memory Care1818 Martin Dr, Weatherford, Texas 76086817-341-1169www.capitalsenior.com

Park View Terrace Apartments for Seniors1301 Holland Lake Dr, Weatherford, Texas 76086817-596-3883

Peach Tree Place315 W Anderson St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-4181www.savasc.com

Sterling House of Weatherford904 S Lamar St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-341-4100www.brookdaleliving.com

• INFORMATION AND REFERRALAn ongoing program providing senior adults and their advocates or caregivers with concrete information about public and voluntary ser-vices and resources available to them.

• PREVENTATIVE HEALTHEmergency assistance to purchase prescription medications, pay utility bills and liquid nutritional supplements.

• TELEPHONE REASSURANCEDaily calls from the Senior Center to homebound individuals to assure their safety and wellbeing.

• SENIOR CENTEROpen five days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Center provides recreation, physical fitness, personal improvement and positive thinking to help seniors remain active. It also provides periodic services such as immu-nizations, tax preparation, health screenings and educational speakers.

• MEALS ON WHEELSDelivered 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.

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

• CONGREGATE MEALSServed 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.

PCCOAfrom page 51


Quality of LifeQuality of LifeSPORTS/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Aledo AthleticsYouth baseball, softball, t-ball, honkball1100 Bankhead Hwy.Aledo, Texas [email protected]

Aledo Lions ClubYouth basketballwww.aledolions.com

Aledo Yoga and Nia Studio203 East Oak St.Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-6206www.aledoyoga.com

Aledo Youth FootballP.O. Box 886Aledo, Texas 76008www.aledoyouthfootball.org

Anytime Fitness200 Oakridge Dr,.Weatherford, TX817-613-1625www.anytimefitness.com

CrossFit Aledo118 Marble Court, Suite BAledo, Texas 76008817-204-9830www.crossfitaledo.com/

Curves-Willow Park4096 E I-20Willow Park, Texas [email protected]

Genesis Jiu Jitsu109 S Ranch House Road Suite 102Willow Park, Texas [email protected]

Maverick All-Star Tumblers1821 South Main St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-613-1189www.maverickallstars.com

Parker County Tennis Associationwww.parkercountytennis.orginfo@[email protected]

Powerhouse Gym148 College Park DriveWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Tate’s Total Training125 N. Elm St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

The Rock1308 Santa Fe DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-596-9689www.therockweatherford.comtherock.wendy@gmail.com

Weatherford ISD Community Education900 N Elm St.Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Weatherford Little League1101 Charles St.Weatherford, Texas 76086www.leaguelineup.com/weatherford-littleleague

Weatherford Optimist ClubYouth footballRandall Grissom, 817-597-7307https://sites.google.com/site/weather-fordoptimist/

Weatherford Parks & Rec119 Palo PintoWeatherford, Texas [email protected]

Weatherford Soccer AssociationYouth soccerP.O. Box 1033Weatherford, Texas 76086817-599-0424www.weatherford-soccer.com

Weatherford Youth AssociationYouth [email protected]

OTHER RECREATION

Cherry Park Pool302 West Lee Ave., Corner of Lee and Alamo, Weatherford, Texas 76086817-598-4382 (summer only)817-598-4125 (off-season)www.weatherfordparks.com

City Lights Weatherford Theater1000 Cinema DriveHudson Oaks, Texas 76087817-341-3232

GOLF

Canyon West160 Club HouseWeatherford, Texas 76087817-596-4653www.canyonwestgolf.com

Cross Timbers Golf Course1181 South Stewart St.Azle, Texas 76020817-444-4940www.crosstimbersgc.com

Horseshoe BendCountry Club305 Lipan Trail,Weatherford, Texas 76087817-594-6454

Lost Creek Golf Club4101 Lost Creek Blvd.Aledo, Texas 76008817-244-3312www.lostcreekgolf.com

Squaw Creek Golf Course1605 Ranch House Road,Willow Park, Texas 76087817-441-8185www.lmra.org/golf

Split Rail Linksand Golf Club2151 Old Annetta RoadAledo, Texas 76008817-441-4653www.splitrailgolf.com

Sugar Tree Golf Course7510 FM 1189Dennis, Texas 76087817-596-0020www.sugartreegolf.com

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Parker County American Legion Post #163A Volunteer, Veterans’ Service Organization

JOIN OUR LEGION FAMILY: ARE YOU A VETERAN, MALE DECENDANT, ADOPTED SON OR STEPSON, DAUGHTER, MOTHER, GRANDCHILD, GRANDMOTHER OR SPOUSE OF A VETERAN? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN.

Commander: P. O. Box 235, Weatherford, TX 76086Call: 817-594-4101 • Email: [email protected]: americanlegionpost163pc.org

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PARKS

SPRINGTOWN

Springtown Park201 South Avenue ASpringtown, Texas 76082

Optimist Park132 S Main St.Springtown, Texas 76082

EAST PARKER COUNTY

Bearcat Park151 FM 5 South, Aledo, Texas 76008(Just East of McAnally Intermediate School)

Cross Timbers Park105 West Stagecoach Trail,Willow Park, Texas 76087

Paul Balint Jr. Memorial Park516 Ranch House RoadWillow Park, Texas 76087

Meditation GardenOff of Ranch House RoadWillow Park, Texas 76087

WEATHERFORD

Cartwright Park100 Cartwright Park Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088

Cherry Park300 S AlamoWeatherford, Texas 76086

Holland Lake Park1419 Holland Lake Drive,Weatherford, Texas 76086

Love Street Park309 Love St.,Weatherford, Texas 76086

Marshall Park115 East Fifth St.,Weatherford, Texas 76086

McGratton Park645 North Main St.,Weatherford, Texas 76086

Miller Park1501 Ball St.,Weatherford, Texas 76087

Soldier Springs Park961 Charles St., Weatherford, Texas 76086200 Thrush St.,Weatherford, Texas 76086

Town Creek Hike and Bike TrailTrail Head Locations:Weatherford Police Department801 Santa Fe Drive

Weatherford Chamber of Commerce401 Fort Worth Hwy.

Holland Lake Park1419 Holland Lake Road

Bose Ikard Elementary100 Ikard Lane

Vine Street Park700 West Vine St.,Weatherford, Texas 76086

OTHER

Clark Gardens567 Maddux Road,Weatherford, Texas [email protected]

Chandor Gardens711 W Lee Ave. Weatherford, TX [email protected]

Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway100 Park Road 71,Mineral Wells, Texas 76067940-328-1171www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Lake Weatherford Marina(Lake Weatherford)210 West Lake Drive,Weatherford, Texas 76087817-613-0396www.lakeweatherfordmarina.comlakeweatherfordmarina@att.net

Outwest Campground and RV Park4009 West Hwy. 199,Springtown, Texas [email protected]

Cowtown RV Park7000 E I-20 Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-7878www.cowtownrvpark.com

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Connections

Orientation

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Program of Aledo ISD will have

orientation from 10 a.m.-12

p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

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er youth in the community to

make positive life choices that

enable them to maximize their

potential. The mentoring pro-

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Steak Supper

The Aledo Volunteer Fire

Department will will host its

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p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26 at

the Don Daniel Ninth Grade

Center. Donations will be

accepted.

5K Flightline

Fun RunThe 5K Flightline Fun Run will

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Copyright 2012, The Community NewsTO SUBSCRIBE CALL (817) 441-7661Volume 23, Number 45Published Weekly CommentaryGUEST COLUMN | PAGE 4AImproving Texas SchoolsAledo grad, now a superintendent, implores legislators to improve public schools. Life&Community

PAGE 5BEagle Scout ProjectAHS student Wyatt Bagwell com-pletes his Eagle project. PAGE 5AVolleyball PlayoffsLadycats head to regional tourna-ment in Abilene.Sports

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Youth Basketball SignupsAledo Lions Club Youth Basketball League signups will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at Aledo Middle School Gym #1. Players must currently be enrolled from first grade through eighth grade. All play-ers must attend one of the two signups, be dressed in basket-ball attire and be prepared for a brief tryout for placement on a team. Costs is $95 per player. For more information, visit www.aledolions.com.Spend the day with GallowayOrganizers of the Thanksgiving Trot in Aledo have announced a special addition to this year’s 5k race to benefit Aiden Maloy, a 3-year old being treated for kidney can-cer. Radio personality Randy Galloway has offered an All Access Pass with Aiden Maloy at the ESPN Studios in Las Colinas as GAC (Randy Galloway) and Company will give you a behind the scenes look at what they do best – TALK. Submit a sealed donation to help Aiden in his fight with cancer. Sealed dona-tions will also be accepted on the day of the race. Whoever submits the highest dona-tion will join Aiden and GAC for an upcoming Galloway and Company show – LIVE from the ESPN Studios. Make checks payable to Nora Maloy. Send donations to Thanksgiving Trot/ Galloway & Company, Po Box 1333, Aledo, Texas 76008. For more infor-mation about the Thanksgiving Trot, visit www.community-news.com/trot.Veterans Day CelebrationA Veteran’s Day celebra-tion will be at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 at Vandagriff Elementary School. Veterans, family and the community are invited to the program honor-ing all military service men and women.Project Celebration 2012 The Aledo Project Celebration 2013 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Aledo High School in the Health room located through the cafeteria and the first hall on the left. Items discussed will be fundraisers and volunteer opportunities still available as well as calendar events com-ing up in the spring. Parents are encouraged to attend. For more information call Kim at [email protected].

ELECTION 2012County votes heavily RepublicanBy Randy K eckThe Community NewsParker County Voted 80 percent or more Republican in Tuesday’s general election.In the presidential race, Republican Gov. Mitt Romney outpolled President Barack Obama, the national win-ner, 38,980 to 7,804. Likewise, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz won over Democrat Paul Sadler, 37,875 to 8,072.Very few local races were con-tested, and the vote totals dropped off in down-ballot races.A measure in Precinct 2 to allow sale of beer or wine for off-premises consumption passed easily, 4,959 to 3,43. Several mea-sures also passed in areas around Millsap to join Emergency Services District No. 7.For complete Parker County results in all statewide races, visit www.community-news.com/elec-tion2012.Selected race results:PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTMitt Romney/Paul Ryan (R) ......38,980Barack Obama/Joe Biden (D) .... 7,804Gary Johnson/Jim Gray (L) ...........463Jill Stein/Cheri Honkala (G)............. 99Write In/Other .................................. 173TOTAL .......................................... 47,519UNITED STATES SENATORTed Cruz (REP) ...........................37,875Paul Sadler (DEM) ...................... 8,072John Jay Myers (LIB) .....................890David B. Collins (GRN) ................... 342TOTAL ...........................................47,179U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 12Kay Granger (REP) ...................39,625Dave Robinson (DEM) ................6,603Matthew Sodolow (LIB) ..............1,038TOTAL ..........................................47,266RAILROAD COMISSIONERChristi Craddick (REP) ............ 37,400Dale Henry (DEM) .......................7,568Vivekananda Wall (LIB)..................871Chris Kennedy (GRN) .................... 793TOTAL .........................................46,632RAILROAD COMMISSIONER, UNEXPIRED TERMBarry Smitherman (REP) ........ 38,120Jaime O. Perez (DEM) ................3,015Josh Wendel (GRN) .....................1,986TOTAL ..........................................43,121DISTRICT JUDGE, 43RD JUDICIAL DISTRICTCraig Towson (REP) ................. 40,160DISTRICT JUDGE, 415TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTGraham Quisenberry (REP) ....40,288DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 43RD JUDICIAL DistrictDon Schnebly (REP) ................40,299JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW 2Ben Akers (REP) ......................40,379COUNTY ATTORNEYJohn Forrest (REP) ...................40,556SHERIFFLarry Fowler (REP) ................... 40,841TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTORMarjorie King (REP) .................40,994Turn to page 3A

CELEBRATION

KATHY CHRUSCIELSKI/THE COMMUNITY NEWSAledo Bearcat Regiment Drum Majors Megan Gomba, Ariana Mohr and Nadia Hogan hold Class AA Second Place awards from the Bands of America Super Regional contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday. More photos can be found on page 2A.Snowball Express to arrive Dec. 2◗ Aledo man coordinating outing for families of fallen American heroesBy Donnita Nesbit FisherThe Community NewsThe photos and news reports of U.S. service men and women returning from overseas to the outstretched arms of their spouses and children are familiar. But what about the kids whose parents don’t come home?That question makes Aledo res-ident Bob Wood’s voice crack with emotion and spurred the retired Navy captain to get involved with Snowball Express, a non-profi t group dedicated to the families of fallen heroes. “Snowball Express is a large once-a-year event,” Wood said. “It’s a chance for kids to run, play and laugh, but the bigger part of it is healing and bonding.”The event is designed to give hope, he said. “Many of our heroes made promises to their families plan-ning for the future when they would return home,” the mis-sion of Snowball Express states. “Unfortunately, while fighting for our freedom, many made the ultimate sacrifi ce and never came home. Snowball Express works to keep those promises alive for the children and surviving spouses or our nation’s heroes.”.In December 2006, about 900 family members of military person-nel killed since the terrorist attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in southern California. “Kids and widows discovered they weren’t alone. And they found they weren’t forgotten,” according to the Snowball Express history. After meeting in southern California for three years, the event moved to Dallas last year. Families went to Six Flags and South Fork Ranch. They are com-ing back to the area this year and

SNOWBALL EXPRESS V Dec. 2 – Fort Worth StockyardsTo participate in the Walk of Gratitude, be in the Stockyards area near Rodeo Plaza and Exchange Avenue about 10:30 a.m. For more information on Snowball Express or to volun-teer, visit the website snow-ballexpress.org or email Bob Wood at [email protected].

this time, the event includes a trip to Fort Worth and Wood is serv-ing as day captain of outing which will take place Sunday, Dec. 2. He’s planned a full day of activities which includes caravanning from Dallas hotels to the Fort Worth Stockyards , a special performance of Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, visits from local dignitaries, a con-cert by Texas artist Sonny Burgess, a barbecue dinner provided by the Texas Pork Producers and an after-noon at Billy Bob’s where there will be games, bounce houses and a special concert by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.Turn to SNOWBALL, page 3A

WILLOW PARK

Council takes fi rst

planning stepsBy Bill BradleThe Community News

In the regular monthly meeting of

the Willow Park City Council, council

members unanimously approved the

fi rst step toward updating the municipal

Comprehensive Plan by authorizing the

Planning and Zoning Commission to

open contract negotiations with the engi-

neering fi rm of Freese and Nichols, Inc.

A representative of Freese and

Nichols gave a ten-minute presentation

outlining what would be the fi nal prod-

uct—a blueprint of where the citizens

of Willow Park want the city to go and

what it will look like in the future, fi ve

to ten years from today.

If awarded the contract, Freese and

Nichols would determine

• what issues are important and

rank them,

• how best to manage the inevitable

growth of the city,

• how to manage the look and den-

sity of the I-30 corridor,

• determine acceptable types of resi-

dential and non-residential construc-

tion.The fi rm said that everybody in the

city should have an equal voice in deter-

mining the path to the future. Citizen

input would be gathered through pub-

lic hearings and focus groups.

Key determining factors for the plan

will be protecting private property rights,

managing change responsibly and maxi-

mizing the use of city tax dollars. The

methodology for the plan will be defi n-

ing the vision, setting achievable goals

and meeting specifi c objectives.

The fi rm was recommended by P&Z

over two others for their familiarity

with the area, past work and the overall

presentation. Cost was not specifi ed but

Freese and Nichols did a comprehensive

plan for Aledo that cost approximately

$75,000 and a more limited project for

Hudson Oaks that ran $45,000.

There will be no fees charged or

payments made to the fi rm until the

proposal is received and approved by

the Planning and Zoning Commission

and the City Council.

RoadsCouncilman Bernard Suchocki

raised the issue of payments to Brazos

Paving that totaled $184,000 but were

authorized in multiple invoices of less

than $50,000 that can be approved by

the mayor without other approvals.

Suchocki said the project should be

considered in its totality and reviewed

and approved by the Council, adding,

“No one should have the authority to

spend that amount alone.”

Councilman Dan Stalling noted the

council has struggled with road issues

and needs more discussion of long-

term solutions rather than “just jump-

ing in with quick fi xes.” Councilman

Suchocki summed up the issue recom-

mending that all projects be backed

with adequate documentation and

reviewed before any action is taken.

Police CarsPolice Chief Brad Johnson received

approval to negotiate and execute a

fi nancing agreement with Government

Capital Corporation for the purchase

of fi ve 2013 Dodge Charger patrol cars.

The new patrol cars will replace fi ve

existing vehicles with high mileage and

increasing maintenance costs.

The fi nancing will be for three years

with three annual payments carrying an

interest rate of 3.785 percent. The fi rst

year cost is $56,285 and is included in

the city’s existing budget.

Turn to WILLOW PARK, page 3A

TOUCHDOWN!

JOHN GALVAN/SPECIAL TO THE COMMUNITY NEWS

Vincent Mercer scored a very special touchdown for the Aledo Bearcats in last Friday’s regular-season

finale against Trimble Tech. Mercer, a special needs student, worked out with the team and was given a

chance to suit up and play. For more on the story, see page 6A.

ALEDO

Lemonade stand produces

big time for Maloy fund

By Randy KeckThe Community News

When Sarah Morehead cel-

ebrated her 12th birthday recent-

ly, it wasn’t the traditional birth-

day party.

The McAnally Intermediate

School student had known Nora

Maloy when she was a student at

Stuard Elementary School, and

when she found out Maloy’s 3-

year-old son Aiden had kidney

cancer, she wanted to do some-

thing to help.

An idea had already taken

root in Sarah’s head when she

was on a trip to Philadelphia

with her grandparents. While

there, she saw Alex’s Lemonade

Stand, which operates to raise

money to fi ght childhood cancer.

“When I found out Aiden was

diagnosed with cancer, I wanted

to do something like that for

him,” Sarah said.

“We were talking about ideas

for her party,” said Sarah’s mom

Kathy. Sarah if, instead of a

party, she could set up a lem-

onade stand to raise money for

Aiden.Sarah and her friends started

making plans, and the friends

really fell in love with the idea.

“They thought it was really

cool, and they were really excited

to help,” Sarah said.

So on Oct. 29, Sarah and her

friends set up the stand in front

of Forté in Aledo’s historic dis-

trict. Sarah’s goal was to raise

$300 on that day.

What she discovered was that

she could have aimed higher.

Sarah and her friends raised

more than $600 that day. “I was

shocked – I felt really happy

because I felt we were really

going to help Aiden, she said”

Kathy said one woman gave

the lemonade stand a $100 bill.

“It was amazing how gener-

ous people were,” she said. “It

says a lot about our community.”

The next day, Sarah received a

check in the mail for another $500,

making almost $1,200 total.

Sarah’s parents are Cody and

Kathy Morehead.

Aiden and his family will be

the recipients of funds raised at

the second annual Thanksgiving

Trot on Nov. 22. The one mile

run begins at 8 a.m. and the 5k

begins at 8:30.

For more information about

the event, visit www.community-

news.com/trot.


Sarah Morehead (left) and her friend Heidi Fischer flag down custom-

ers for her lemonade stand in Aledo, which raised almost $1,200 to

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Libraries/MuseumsLibraries/MuseumsLIBRARIES

Weatherford Public Library1014 Charles St.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-598-4150www.wpltx.com

East Parker County Library201 FM 1187 N.Aledo, Texas 76008817-441-6545www.epclibrary.com

Springtown Public Library626 North Main St.Springtown, Texas 76082817-523-5862www.springtownlibrary.com

MUSEUMS

Doss Heritage and Culture Center1400 Texas DriveWeatherford, Texas 76086817-599-6168www.dosscenter.org

Museum of the Americas216 Fort Worth Hwy.Weatherford, Texas 76086817-341-8668www.museumoftheamericas.commuseumam@sbcglobal.net

Springtown Legends Museum839 N Hwy. 51Springtown, Texas 76082871-220-7759

The National Vietnam War Museum12685 Mineral Wells Hwy.Mineral Wells, Texas 76088940-325-4003www.nationalvnwarmu-seum.org

RIGHT: The Mary Martin Peter Pan statue at

the Weatherford Public Library.



DiningDiningALEDOAgape Coffee Haus

Bookstore108 Jearl St.817-441-7770

Aledo Diner205 N Front St.817-441-9753

Aledo Donuts701 FM 1187 N817-441-0011

Aledo Taqueria100 FM 1187 S817-441-7940

Garden of Eat’n at Agape108 Jearl [email protected]

JK Donuts311 FM 1187 S817-441-2750

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta311 FM 1187 S Suite 200817-441-2959

Krispy Krunchy Chicken401 FM 1187 S817-441-9911

Maria Bonita100 S Front St.817-441-1652

Sonic Drive-in300 FM 1187 N817-441-6999

Subway300 FM 1187 S Suite 700817-441-1182

The Bearcat421 FM 1187 N817-441-8981

BROCK-MILLSAPBrazos River Catfish

Café10771 W I-20817-596-2994

Brock Junction7458 W I-20817-594-6626

Mama’s Best3110 Fairview Road940-682-4914

Subway1421 FM 1189817-458-0002

HUDSON OAKS - FORT WORTH HIGHWAYBig Burger3322 Fort Worth Hwy.817-594-2785

Boo-Ray’s of New Orleans

3039 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-6266

Crave Frozen Yogurt200 S Oakridge Dr.817-598-9090

Dairy Queen3205 Fort Worth Hwy.817-594-2479

Golden Chick2813 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-6646

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta1115 Fort Worth Hwy.

Ste 400817-341-2200

Malt Shop2028 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-2524

McDonald’s2980 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-9099

Mesquite Pit1201 Fort Worth Hwy.817-596-7046

Pizza Hut710 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-4134

R&K Café3311 Fort Worth Hwy.817-594-7701

Sonic3051 Fort Worth Hwy.817-613-0562

Subway2815 Fort Worth Hwy.

Ste 100817-613-00602801 East I-20817-613-0785

Taco Bell2930 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-9311

The Woodshed4019 Fort Worth Hwy. in

David’s Stove Shop817-596-4900

Ultimate Cupcake3316 Fort Worth Hwy.817-881-7444

Wanda’s Restaurant1503 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-7421

SPRINGTOWNCaffeine Fiend1292 JE Woody Road888-566-4491

Chicken Express502 E Highway 199817-523-0009

D-Bo’s Grill638 N Main St.817-523-4545

El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant

199 Old Springtown Road817-523-7278

Good Morning Chinese Express

332 E Highway 199 817-523-5225

Howell’s Western Café401 W Highway 199817-220-7915

McDonald’s421 E Highway 199 817-523-7106

Mr. Jim’s Pizza417 E Highway 199 Ste. 7817-523-2255

Pizza Hut446 E Highway 199817-523-4400

Shinola’s Texas Cafe301 Martin Ave. [email protected]

Sonic425 E Highway 199 817-523-5654

[email protected]

Subway493 E Highway 199817-220-0529

Taco Casa101 W Highway 199, Ste A817-523-5444

The Tomato Vine474 E Highway 199 817-523-4900thetomatovine@yahoo.

comTony’s Pizza and Pasta104 S Main St. 817-523-4800

Woody Creek Barbeque205 S Ave A817-220-2008

WEATHERFORD5 A.M. Donuts1106 N Main St.817-594-36843045 Ranger Hwy817-594-4570

Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop

914 S Main St.

817-599-5211

Antonio’s Restaurant1900 Santa Fe Drive

817-594-6183

Applebee’s208 W I-20

817-599-3188

Arby’s801 S Main St.

817-594-9561

Baker’s Ribs1921 S Main St.

817-599-4229

Balentine’s Bakery701 E Palo Pinto St.

817-594-7132

Big Pantry1014 N Main St.

817-594-0523


Dee’s Hometown Diner owner Denise Tabner shows off a steaming chicken fried steak meal in the diner’s Roy Roger room. The restaurant is located in Cool off State Highway 180 between Weatherford and Mineral Wills.


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Mon - Thur · 11am - 9pmFri - Sat · 11am - 10pm

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4899 East I- 20 in Willow Park • 817-441-1746 • Fax: 817-441-2746www.eatfi shcreek.com

Sun-Thurs 11-9 • Fri 11-10 • Sat 12-9

• Taco Tuesday with • Taco Tuesday with

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starting at $7.99starting at $7.99

• Private Dining Room • Private Dining Room

for up to 30 peoplefor up to 30 people

• Daily Fresh Seafood • Daily Fresh Seafood

FeaturesFeatures

• Lunch Everyday• Lunch Everyday

Braum’s1505 S Main St.817-594-0811

Brioche Bistro and Bakery105 College Ave.817-599-4422

Buffalo Wild Wings320 Adams Drive817-598-0432

Burger King107 W I-20817-594-7726

Chicken Express1711 Bethel Road817-598-1555

Chick-Fil-A2525 S Main St.817-594-3001

Chili’s Grill and Bar128 E I-20817-594-1661

Chuckwagon1102 W Park Ave.817-613-1303

Cici’s Pizza325 Adams Drive, Ste. 355817-341-8300

Cotton Patch Café1964 S Main St.817-599-0706

Cowboys Ranch Cafe1206 S Main St.817-594-9919

Cracker Barrel132 E I-20817-598-9070

Cutting Horse Bar & Grill2132 Tin Top Road, Ste 100817-599-8667

Dairy Queen417 Palo Pinto St.817-594-3376816 S Main St.817-594-5216

Denny’s235 E I-20817-594-5700

Domino’s Pizza1115 Fort Worth Hwy. Ste 100817-613-8585

Donna’s Donuts1221 S Main St.817-599-3550

Downtown Café101 West Church St.817-594-8717

Fire Oak Grill114 Austin Ave.817-598-0400www.fireoakgrill.com

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop1217 S Main St.817-613-8226

Golden Chick1101 N Main St.817-594-4031

Golden Moon1410 S Main St.817-594-1692

Granny’s Kitchen1802 Santa Fe Drive817-598-9025

Hutch’s Pie Shop145 College Park Drive817-594-0751

IHOP2005 S Main St.817-598-1925

Iron Skillet Restaurant2001 Santa Fe Drive817-594-0245

Jack In The Box2002 Clear Lake Road817-594-3689

KFC902 S Main St.817-594-1391

Kincaid’s Burgers220 Adams Drive, Ste 230817-594-7773

La Playa Maya1445 Fort Worth Hwy.817-613-8686

Little Caesar’s312 S Main St.817-594-0056

Little Panda Chinese Restaurant

1812 Santa Fe Drive817-594-8844

Logan’s Roadhouse325 E I-20817-594-5455

Mary’s Café5090 Tin Top Road817-594-0203

McAlister’s Deli215 Adams Drive817-594-3314

McDonald’s2407 S Main St.817-594-6215

Mesquite Pit1201 Fort Worth Hwy.817-596-7046

Montana Restaurant1910 S Main St.817-341-3444

Mr. Jims Pizza701 Palo Pinto St., Ste J817-594-5800

Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs1016 S Main St.817-594-9090

Olive Garden315 E I-20817-599-4207

On the Border Mexican Grill114 E I-20817-594-2174

Outlaw BBQ3101 Ranger Hwy.817-599-3520

Pasta Fina807 S Main St.817-599-5861

If any information is missing or incorrect, please help us by calling 817-441-7661 or emailing [email protected]


Sandwiches • Malts/Shakes • Etc.

817-594-25242038 Fort Worth Hwy.

Malts & ShakesIce Cream Cones & CupsSoft-Serve Cones & Cups

Hamburger • CheeseburgerSandwiches: Chicken • Fish • Ham &

Cheese • Roast Beef • Bar-B-Que • BLTGrilled Cheese • Grilled Chicken

Chicken Strip Basket • Shrimp Basket Steak Finger Basket

Bowl of ChiliHot Dog • Corn Dog • Coney Island

Chili Dog • Frito Pie

**Combo Meals Available**

French Fries • Tater Tots • OkraMunchers • Onion Rings

Corn Nuggets • Squash • Dynabytes Cheese Sticks • Hutch’s Fried Pies

Malts & Shakes Made with Hand-Dipped HOMEMADE Ice Cream

Flavors: Vanilla • ChocolateChoc Chip • Strawberry • Peach

Pineapple • Cherry • Banana Banana Nut • Butterscotch

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From our ranch to your table...serve only the very best!

FAMILY OWNED JUST WEST OF FORT WORTH

Pizza Place1218 S Main St.817-594-0591

Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant302 S Main St.817-594-0361

R&K Café II1115 Fort Worth Hwy., Ste 200817-598-0066

Rosa’s Café1920 Martin Drive817-599-5335

Schlotzsky’s Deli1831 S Main St.817-599-3900

Skinny’s Hamburgers504 Palo Pinto St.817-594-3101

Sonic1002 S Main St.817-594-57801201 N Main St.817-599-0670

Starbucks1952 S Main St.817-341-2547122 E I-20 in Target817-598-0309

Subway1836 S Main St. in Walmart817-599-71001402 S Main St.817-594-9177

Taco Bell1814 S Main St.817-594-4295

Taco Bueno1901 S Main St.817-594-2840

Taco Cabana245 E I-20 817-598-0362

Taco Casa919 S Main St.817-598-0036

Taste Buffet106 College Park Drive817-599-5568

The Wild Mushroom Restaurant and Lounge

1917 Martin Drive817-599-4935

Tokyo Japanese Steak House126 E I-20, Ste 100817-596-2871

Tom’s Donuts & Kolaches408 S Main St.817-599-0404

Waffle House2521 S Main St.817-596-9701

Wanda’s1503 Fort Worth Hwy.817-599-7421

Whataburger110 E I-20817-599-8321

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

220 Adams Drive, Ste 230817-598-0200

Whistle Hill Café104 S Walnut St.817-599-4311

Wing Stop1930 S Main St.817-594-0808

Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop201 N Main St.817-599-3903

Yogurt Story325 Adams Drive, Ste 315817-594-7992

WILLOW PARKBusy Berri Yogurt Shop108 S Ranch House Road,

Ste 400

Chicken Express5110 E. I-20 Service Road S817-441-7177

Clear Fork Station4971 E I-20 Service Road N817-441-1551

Domino’s Pizza109 S Ranch House Road,

Ste 104817-441-6888

Fish Creek4899 East I-20 Service Road N817-441-1746www.eatfishcreek.com

Los Vaqueros West29 Crown Road817-441-2300

McDonald’s5090 I-20 E Ranch House Rd.817-441-7454

Milano’s Pizza & Pasta119 S Ranch House Road,

Ste 900817-441-6737

Mr. Jim’s Pizza108 S Ranch House Road817-596-0695

Pizza Hut5135 E I-20 Service Road N817-441-5600

Railhead BBQ120 S Ranch House Road817-441-2525

Ranch House Donut119 S Ranch House Road,

Ste 1100817-441-6333

Sonic102 Ranch House Road817-441-9799

Subway5153 E I-20 Service Road N817-441-7373

Taco Casa101 Ranch House Road817-441-5701

Whataburger4915 E I-20 Service Road817-441-2301


TraditionsTraditionsBy Katie MartinezThe 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 fi elds 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 qualifi ed 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 life-long friend Leon Tanner, has written four books on interesting characters in Parker County history with all the pro-ceeds going to local charities.

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

Mary Kemp has offered Living History for 32 years

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 RanchKemp set up an entire town at Shaw-

Kemp Ranch in a fi eld 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 offi ce look like they were plucked right out of a western fi lm. The barbershop is furnished with the same antique chair where her hus-band of 53 years, V Kemp Jr., who died in 1998, had his fi rst 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 fi ve 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 sto-ries,” 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 ser-vice to preserving local history, locally and state-wide. She has raised two chil-dren, son Rusty who is heir to the Shaw-Kemp Ranch and daughter Judy, who took over operations at Texas Butane when V died.

She has fi ve 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.

Turn to KEMP, page 64

KATIE MARTINEZ/THE COMMUNITY NEWS

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


Festivals/EventsFestivals/EventsFebruary 2013Parker County Health Foundation Charity GalaThe 2013 Parker County Health Foundation Charity Gala will be at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2013 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel. Entertainment will be provided by Vince Vance and the Valiants. For more infor-mation call 817-613-6503.

Spring 2013Springtown Chamber of Commerce Sporting Clay Shoot Spring 2013 817-220-7828 www.springtownchamber.org

April 2013Run, Walk or CrawlThe 8th Annual Run, Walk or Crawl 5K and Kiddie K Fun Run benefiting Aledo children and families in need will be in April 2013. For more information, call 817-729-0470, visit www.aledoadvocats.com or find them on Facebook.

Candlelight VigilThe Freedom House Candlelight Vigil for victims of abuse will be in April 2013.

2nd Annual Golf TournamentThe 2nd Annual Golf Tournament ben-efiting Casa of Parker County will begin at 12 p.m. on April 18, 2013 at Split Rail Golf Course. For more information call 817-599-6224.

Kid FishCity of Weatherford3rd week of April 2013For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 817-598-4034.

Ride for HeroesAnnual bicycle ride benefiting East Parker County’s volunteer fire depart-ments. April 20, 2013214-762-2842 [email protected]

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Gatlin Boggs of Poolville chases a bubble from a bubble machine at Weatherford’s Christmas on the Square.

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“I wrote four books,” she said. “But I had 20 books in me, some of them I even started and orga-nized 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

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

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 dis-play 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

already sold out.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 mean-ness – 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 squir-rel,” she said.

Weatherford BloomsCity of WeatherfordSaturday, April 27, 2013817-598-4034

May 2013Dreams on Wings 5KThe Dreams on Wings 5K benefiting the Hemispherectomy Foundation will be May 18, 2013. The race will start at 879 E Eureka Street in Weatherford.

June 2013Movies in Holland ParkCity of WeatherfordFor more information call 817-598-4124.

Springtown Chamber of Commerce All American Bicycle Rally June 8, 2013. 817-220-7828 www.springtownchamber.org

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October 2013Weatherford Hometown Heritage Stampede

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December 2013Christmas Tyme in Aledo

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