Austin T . Rielly Kinney
Austin is the project manager at American Barns and bar manager / tender at Antebellum Ale House . He was also our 2017 Bachelor of the Year
PCT : What is something people don ’ t know about you ? AK : I like animals more than people but don ’ t tell my friends , I still think they ’ re pretty cool . PCT : What would you most like to be remembered for ? AK : I would most like to be remembered for making a difference in changing the state that too many endangered species are in . I want to be remembered for helping those in need no matter who or what .
PCT : If you could have lunch with any one , either living or dead from history , who would it be ? AK : Former President Theodore Roosevelt , Jr . I would just have so many questions ! life ? AK : I took a 2-week road trip and went to 7 or 8 different states and saw some pretty amazing stuff including the Grand Canyon , Hoover Dam , Las Vegas , Hollywood , Antelope Canyon , the Rockies , and Yosemite . It was pretty much the trip of a lifetime ! I hope to have many more though .
Lance Arnold
Lance is the new Chief of Police for the City of Weatherford
MARCH 2018 PARKER COUNTY TODAY
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PCT : How did you get into your occupation ? AK : My parents moved to Weatherford from Spokane , Washington to start American Barns , so I have been building custom post frame buildings since I was 10-yearsold . When my sister wanted to open a bar in Weatherford , American Barns did all the construction to bring her and my mother ’ s dream to life . After that , I knew I wanted to do what I could to help make Antebellum Ale House a successful business . I knew absolutely nothing about bar tending , but my sister Montanna taught me all the ins and outs , before long I became the manager . These days I spend my weeks with American Barns and my weekends with Antebellum .
PCT : What is your favorite novel ? AK : Ishmael by , Daniel Quinn . I love the way this book gives insight into the minds of animals
PCT : What do you do to decompress ? AK : I love coming home and hanging out with my lovely girlfriend and our lengthy list of critters , I guess a little love goes a long way for decompressing , I ’ d say .
PCT : If you had to do another job than what you ’ re doing , what would you do ? AK : I would start a no profit to preserve , rescue and rehabilitate endangered species . A reserve for people to come to learn respect for the natural world and all of its inhabitants .
PCT : What is your impact to Parker County ? AK : I do what I can to create competitive jobs for young , strong willed individuals to become more successful in their own lives as well as serve the community , whether it be a new horse barn or a cold craft beer . I also love working with the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter , winning the Bachelor of 2017 with them was awesome , they truly are amazing people up there .
PCT : What is your definition of the best day ever ? AK : A day with my girlfriend Bailey somewhere out hiking in the wilderness with the sun shining bright and not a worry in the world .
PCT : What ’ s the best piece of advice you would give ? AK : Love and respect all things and take nothing for granted .
PCT : What is the most interesting thing you have ever done in your
PCT : How did you get into your occupation ? LA : I grew up wanting to go into law enforcement in order to help people . I have always been a strong advocate for social and procedural justice , values , and serving others .
PCT : What is your favorite novel ? LA : “ To Kill a Mockingbird .”
PCT : What do you do to decompress ? LA : Hunting , fishing , hiking , anything outside in nature .
PCT : What is something people don ’ t know about you ? LA : When I was about 5 years old , I used to walk my great-grandmother ’ s street and put tickets on cars for expired tags and inspection , except the “ tickets ” were actually receipts from her Avon book .
PCT : What would you most like to be remembered for ? LA : Being a true servant leader for the community and for the department ; always doing what is right even if it is