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Benbrook Track Team Defeats Long- Reigning Champion Mclean Council Approves Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth for Clear Fork 78th Year No. 15 817-246-2473 7820 Wyatt Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76108 suburban-newspapers.com April 12, 2018 Benbrook Track Team Defeats Long- Council Approves Reigning Champion McLean Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth for Clear Fork Emergency Access Bridge by Keri Houchin The Benbrook City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 5. Minutes from the city council meeting held March 15 were approved. Planning and Zoning Appointment Planning and Zoning commission Place 4 was left open following the resignation of John Dawson in February and Council interviewed candidates on April 2. Dr. Larry Marshall nominated Nathan Sotomayor and Council appointed him to the position with a term to expire Dec. 30, 2018. South Benbrook Park Pictured are: Claudia Arriaga, Anna French, Amanda Howard, Taryn Longley, Vanity Lopez, Councilwoman Renee Franklin requested funding Haley Mitter, Reese Moorman, Mia Overton, Remington Paara, Madison Ramirez, Dominique for a shade structure to be installed for the South Smith, Madison Sorrell, Lylia Tang, Whitney Thomas, Abigail Venegas, Olivia Wagner, Janiah Benbrook Park playground equipment. Mayor Dittrich Washington, Bailey Watson, Coach Renee Young, Assistant Coach Corey Brown and Assistant said that the item would be added to future discussion, Coach Jason Dunkelberger. possibly for next year’s budget. The 2018 Fort Worth Independent School District of dedicated coaches committed to student achieve- Emergency Access Bridge Middle School Track and Field City Championships ment and athletic excellence. “The key to our success At the December 7, 2017, Benbrook City Council were held at Herman Clark Stadium. Eighth grade ath- this year was our athletes trusting us and doing every- letes from all over Fort Worth competed in track and thing we asked”, Young stated, “They worked hard and Meeting, City Council approved a one-lane, emer- field events testing their physical ability and sheer never gave up on each other!” gency access bridge over the Clear Fork Trinity River determination. Our very own Benbrook Middle High The Ladycats won every track and field meet in the and directed Staff to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement School Middle School Girls Track Team prevailed with regular season in both divisions, including the seventh with the City of Fort Worth and related Access Permit a decisive victory beating the reigning champion grade and eighth grade girls divisions. Both teams won with the Texas Department of Transportation McLean Lady Cardinals becoming the 2018 FWISD their zone championships at South Hills High School (TxDOT). Council approved the agreement and the Middle School Track and Field City Champions. prior to the City Championships. Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to formally con- The Benbrook Ladycats were undefeated in regu- Benbrook Ladycat, Whitney Thomas, has been a sider the Interlocal Agreement in early May. lar season competition beating middle school teams strong team captain for the Ladycats competing in At an upcoming Benbrook City Council meeting, around Fort Worth in three separate track meets. multiple relays, the 800 meter run, and the triple jump. the engineering design contract for the one-lane, emer- Finishing the season clutching a zone championship Thomas was the point leader every regular season gency access bridge will be on the agenda for formal victory, eighteen athletes earned an entry into the meet, the zone championship, and the city champi- City Council consideration. Some engineering design FWISD City Championships placing high enough in onship. Thomas crushed the competition while main- the preliminary competition to represent their campus. taining the highest level of sportsmanship and integri- must be completed before the TxDOT Access Permit Coach Renee Young, Benbrook Middle-High ty. Thomas is an extremely dedicated and talented ath- can be secured by Fort Worth. School Girls Track and Field Head Coach, led the lete. Earlier this year, Thomas ran cross country for Terms and conditions include the following: Ladycats to win nearly every event in the preliminar- Benbrook winning medals in several cross country • Both Benbrook and Fort Worth believe the con- ies. Multiple athletes earned more than one spot in dif- competitions. Thomas will continue to be an asset to struction of a one-lane, emergency access bridge in ferent track and field events. Coach Young led a team Benbrook as she enters (continued on page 6) TxDOT right-of-way (continued on page 7) PAGE 2, April 12, 2018 Suburban Newspapers, Inc. Obituaries Jimmie F. Dyer Jimmie F. Dyer died March 24, 2018. He was born April 21, 1926 in Castro County, Texas to Presley Hodges and Jimmie Agnes Dyer. The fifth of seven children, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gwendolyn (Hayes), daughters Janeette Dignan, Jimmie Whitt; Jennifer, Monie Jacalyn, and son Jeffrey and well as a younger brother Jack, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. During World War II he served in the Marines in the Pacific theater. Jim held four degrees: a BS from University of Corpus Christi, BD, MD and D. Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. he pastored various churches Frederick Grant Jackson in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. He was a hospital chaplain Roger Dale Littlefield at Wesley Medical Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He served Frederick "Grant" Jackson, 78, a longtime resident of as President of Kansas State Association of Marriage and Roger Dale Littlefield, 67, of White Settlement, passed Family Therapists, was a Fellow Emeritus in the American away Friday, April 6, 2018, after battling cancer for over 3 White Settlement, went to be with his Lord Saturday, March Association of Pastoral Counselors, and in 1995 retired as 1/2 years. 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. Executive Director of Samaritan Counseling Center of Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 11, Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Southeast Texas. After retirement, he volunteered at Harris 2018 at Greenwood Chapel with interment in Greenwood Greenwood Chapel with interment Greenwood Memorial Hospital Southwest for 13 years. He was an avid golfer. Memorial Park. Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood. Memorial services were April 7 at 2 p.m. at Gambrell He was born on Nov. 21, 1950, in Blue Springs, Ala. to Grant was born Oct. 23, 1939, to Frederick and Georgia Street Baptist Church, 1616 W. Gambrell St., Fort Worth, Huey and Esther Littlefield. Jackson of Elk City, Okla. He graduated from the University Texas 76115. At age 13, he came to Texas to live with his sister and of Oklahoma with degrees in banking and business law. her husband. Roger went to work with his brother-in-law, Grant was united in marriage to Mary Clayton Jackson on who began teaching him the trade of auto paint and body. Sept. 3, 1965. Grant was a bank executive for most of his While at Brewer High School, he advanced his knowledge professional career. Grant served in the United States Army of auto repair through the paint and body trade class. New Location After 35yrs! and National Guard, and was a member of the Choctaw After graduating in 1970, he went on to college for two years while still working a full time job. Indian Tribe. Those who knew Grant remember him as a He joined the Texas Army National Guard in July, 1971. faithful servant of his community. He was a longtime mem- **Come See the New Store** On Aug. 28, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, ber of University and West Side Kiwanis. Grant served on WHOLESALE * RETAIL the White Settlement City Board of Adjustment and Charlsea Barger. They have been married for over 46 years. 3421 Cimmaron Tr. (Old Las Vegas) During his 24 years of service in the National Guard, he Appeals. He was a member of the White Settlement CORKY OZMER; Behind 7-11, 76116 OWNER 817-244-6800 earned numerous ribbons, commendations and awards. Historical Society and White Settlement Museum. While KATHY FRANK; MGR. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY Roger also worked several years for the Department of the serving through the Westside YMCA, he received their Army. He opened Roger’s Auto Paint and Body Shop, which Volunteer of the Year award for 2012. Grant was a part of he owned for over 10 years. He was hired in 1999 by the Neighbors Helping Neighbors and was always quick to lend Department of Homeland Security's FEMA. There, he main- a helping hand or truck to anyone in need. He attended tained over 1,000 pieces of equipment used in disasters. He Terrace Acres Baptist Church. was given several awards for his service and dedication dur- Grant was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick ing his tenure. He retired in 2016 after 17 years with FEMA. Roger never met a stranger. His contagious smile, out- and Georgia Jackson of Elk City, Okla.; and his brother, going personality, great sense of humor and storytelling abil- Mike Jackson of Tahlequah, Okla. ity always made him stand out. He could fix almost any- Grant is survived by his wife, Mary Jackson of White thing, and if he didn’t know how, he would find out on Settlement; Patrick and Renee Jackson of Benbrook; grand- YouTube. children, Benjamin and Clara and Robin Jackson of White He and Charlsea have always traveled and enjoyed mul- Settlement. tiple trips since retirement. He loved old country music, singing it and dancing to it. He enjoyed fishing, playing REMINGTON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LIQUIDATION dominoes, working on cars, but his favorite past-time was AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 21ST 10:00 A.M. spending time with his four grandchildren. Graduation PREVIEW: FRIDAY APRIL 20TH 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Roger was a member of the Masonic Lodge in White Location: 204 Front Street Aledo, Tx.
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