Parker County Today November 2017 | Page 4
Founding Publisher : Stephen Markwardt
Publisher / Editor In Chief
Marsha Brown
Managing Editor
Misty Browning
Writers
Marsha Brown
Ethan Evans
Mark Brown
Melissa Moorman
Misty Browning
Mel Rhodes
Creative Director
Steven Schillio
Director of Sales and Marketing
Tristan Evans
Advertising Representatives
Darlene Green
Holly Hazlett
Office Manager
Kathy Jones
Special Projects
Melissa Moorman
Photographers
Stephanie Aldridge
Denise Brown
Tristan Evans
Megan Parks
Mel W Rhodes
Steven Schillio
Editorial Assistant
Shannon Martindale
Technology Director
Jonathan Brown
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Cover Story:
Bachelorette of the Year –
The Extraordinary Emily Beck
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Cover Story: Charity of the Year - Stars and Strides Stables
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Cover Story: Whistle Hill wins Dessert Chef of the Year
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Our Design: Renovations- B.J. Haley Designs
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Our History: Places of Parker County Past- Adell and Garner
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Medical Section
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Our Advice: Ask Dr. Cate
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Our Pets: Dog Competition
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Our Heroes: Investing-Jimmy Day
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Our Heroes: Finance-Wayne Garrett
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Our Heroes: Investing- Don Hubbard
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Our Culture: Glamping
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Our Advice: Holiday Survival Guide
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Our Business: Apes Liquor
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Our Expertise: Veterinarian Advice
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David S. Irvin Positively Parker County
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Our Business: The Super Cane
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Talk with the Business Titan:
Bob White - White’s Funeral Homes
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Our Youth: Ag Stars – Stormi Branch
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Our Taste: Cooking Tips with Pumpkins
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Our Taste: Restaurant Review- Tokyo Steakhouse
108 Our Heroes: Investing-Drew Springer
109 Cliques
112 Our Opinion: The Last Word
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Cover Photo: Stars and Strides personnel with Emily Beck and
Paxton Lanning.
Photo by Megan Parks
Emily Beck’s outfit provided by Resale Secret
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Photo by Megan Parks
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