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The Annual Lions Club Jump-A-Thon went off without a hitch, providing Jacksboro Elementary students exercise for a good cause when they went to the gym on Thursday.

The Jump-A-Thon raises money for the Texas Lions Camp, a camp for children with physical or mental disabilities which they can attend at no cost to the camper. Lions Club Treasurer Tim Cassle said he has been helping with the event for a very long time.

“Thirty-eight years,” Cassle said. “I’m the chairman of it, and even though the Lions Club started it I’ve been in charge of it every since.”

“It’s fabulous, and terrifying at the same time, how much can be accomplished with technology today.”

Those words, from First United Methodist Church Jacksboro Reverend Samantha Parson, were echoed by parents at a workshop held on Oct. 7 at the church to better explain what their children may have on their mobile devices.

The meeting explained different apps used by children and teenagers, and attendees were given a list of apps not only used by children and predators, but another list of apps that parents can use to make sure their children are being cautious and safe. 

Charles Lowe knows a few things about being a hero, although the police officer from the St. Louis area doesn’t consider himself one. Through going back to his training after being shot in his patrol unit, he was able to survive and ultimately recover from the shooting.

Lowe’s was one of more than 30 stories of heroism were heard Saturday during the 2nd annual Not All Heroes Wear Capes event at the Emergency Operations Proving Grounds, east of Jacksboro. Lowe said it was through the grace of God and going back to his training that he was able to survive.

“It’s just nice to get out and meet everyone in this kind of format.”

Alice Vallejo’s thoughts spoke volumes Oct. 1, as she and her family enjoyed their time at National Night Out at the Jacksboro Middle School. National Night Out has been around for 36 years, but it was unclear on how long the local event had been going on.

Local police, firefighters and first responders came out to make themselves available to the community, showing people the equipment they use on a regular basis, which drew the interest of Maceo Castillo.

Faith Community Hospital board members approved its job description policy during their regular meeting Sept. 23.

Chief Executive Officer Frank Beaman said the policy had been worked on for sometime and it took longer than he had hoped it would but recommendations from the Texas Hospital Association were taken into account.

Detailed descriptions of individual board members, including the board chair, vice chair and individual board members are now provided and can be seen by the general public at any time.

Jacksboro Elementary School’s new counselor spoke to the Jacksboro Lions Club on Wednesday, Sept. 25, sharing her experiences as a resident in Alaska.

Rita Crouch grew up in Dallas and met her husband in Carrollton. After they married they went and visited Alaska for a few years, but had to move back down to Texas when family emergencies arose.

A Springtown woman was arrested Tuesday night following a shooting at the trailer park of FM 3344 in Jacksboro.

A press release from Jacksboro Police Chief Scott Haynes said officers were dispatched at 7:30 p.m. to Cactus Lane on a shots fired call.

They spoke to a resident who told them Shamblee Fisher, 43, of Springtown, went to Cactus Lane to speak to Ricky Hernandez, 57, of Jacksboro, and an argument ensued.