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New Year bringing new look Changes looming for Springtown

BY NATALIE GENTRY The City of Springtown has kept busy for the last year.

2014 saw the completion and opening of the City’s SplashPad, the improvements to the waste water plant, the construction and opening of the Court Annex building, and improvements to FM 51 among other projects.

Springtown residents will continue to see changes throughout the city in 2015 including: Widening of Walnut Creek The city will continue working to widen Walnut Creek near the intersection of State Highway 199 and FM 51.

The finalized plans for the project have been approved by the Texas Despite traffic zooming by above, two ducks chill out on a deep and dark December on Walnut Creek. Their habitat will change in 2015 PLEASE SEE LOOMING, PAGE 2A. with the widening of the waterway.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Caution urged regarding school fundraising fraud

BY NATALIE GENTRY As the New Year and the new semester begin, Springtown businesses and residents are warned to be cautious of companies claiming to be working with the district's athletic department on fundraisers.

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School District (SISD) has previously received information from several Springtown businesses about companies such as “Promotional Specialties” and “Spirit Stop” saying they are securing business advertisements as a fundraiser for the district.

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There is no such agreement in place.

The companies have specifically mentioned sponsorship ads to be displayed on SISD t-shirts that will be thrown to crowds at athletic events.

The district doesn’t have any agree-

ment or arrangement with these companies and has not requested these services.

The only company that has the authority to promote the district is Five Star Sports.

They received approval to solicit sponsors for the fall and spring sports

schedule posters.

According to the district, any other company claiming such a privilege should be reported.

If in doubt about a sponsorship request contact the SISD at 817-2201700 or the Springtown Chamber of Commerce at 817-220-7872.

The year in review, Part 1 School leadership changes, construction, and crime highlight early 2014

BY MARK K. CAMPBELL As usual, plenty went on in Springtown and the surrounding area last year.

Here are the highlights: January A four-year-old girl used her mother's cell phone to call for help after her mother passed out behind the wheel of a pickup on the side of the road in the 300 block of Young Road Jan. 13. The mother was arrested; drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle.

On Jan. 15, the remodel of Brookshire's, Springtown's lone grocery store, was complete and the public jammed the store for specials.

After eight seasons coaching the football Porcupines, Coach Brad Turner stepped down. He remained as athletic director for a few months more.

Emily Mitchell became the first Springtown High School female to make All-State Choir.

In All-State Band competition, SHS' Jacob Matthews, a freshman, was chosen for the Association of Texas Small School Bands.

High school principal Chris Pennington announced he was resigning July 1, following the completion of the 2013-14 school year.

A Springtown woman, Rachelle Deann Martin, was arrested for a Christmas Day aggravated robbery off Flat Rock Road in Azle.

Melissa Westberry, a kindergarten teacher at Goshen Creek Elementary, was one of 32 instructors honored at a Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers event at Weatherford College Jan. 24. Poolville's Teri Simpson was also recognized.

February The annual UIL realignment was bizarre. Springtown – now part of 4A with the creation of a higher top classification, 6A – was paired with different schools in various sports. Plus, T-Mobile users should get better phone and Internet service soon. in some sports like football, the Porcupines became part of Upgrades that included new equipment are almost complete on the Region II, a rarity for a school west of the Metroplex. tower that sits on the high school property, an onsite worker said.

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Looming changes for Springtown

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Corps of Engineers and the County Commissioners.

As a result, the contract for this phase is scheduled to be awarded by the county on Jan. 12 after vetting of the bidders is complete.

Phase two of the project will include modifying the FM 51 Bridge to accommodate possible water levels of the 100-year storm A specific date for this phase has yet to be determined.

A reconfiguration of the FM 51 and Highway 199 intersection is also planned in order to improve traffic flow.

replace the playground equipment at the northern end of the park with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible equipment similar to what is found in Springtown Park.

Optimist Park The city took ownership of Optimist Park in late 2013 with the plan to upgrade the playground.

Once the widening of the

Streets As always street improvement projects will continue, as the city resurfaces city-owned roadways with two inches of asphalt.

Tabernacle Fundraising for the Tabernacle restoration was in full gear for the last part of 2014 and the committee will be partnering with restaurant sponsors again beginning with Taco Casa in January and Woody Creek BBQ in February in order to continue the effort.

NEWS DIGEST Out-of-school testing registration For the March administration of the TAKS exit level tests, all registration for out-of-school examinees is online only.

TAKS testers – including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees – must register online at www.Texas Assessment.com/taksoos. Examinees can sign up at Springtown High School on the day of testing.

Registration began Dec. 8 and runs through Feb. 6 at 5 p.m.

The March tests will be administered March 2-5.

Because TAKS tests are no longer administered, former TAAS examinees (including former TEAMS examinees) will take the appropriate part of the TAKS exit level English language arts and/or math test(s) on March 2-4.

On the day(s) of testing, examinees should arrive at SHS at least 30 minutes before the designated testing time.

Test takers should bring a picture ID (driver’s license, DPS ID, military ID, school ID, or resident alien card). No test will be administered without a photo ID. For more information, contact the SHS campus test coordinator Jimmy Steen.

Young gifted/talented kids sought Nominations for the Springtown ISD gifted/talented program for kindergarten open in January.

Students can be nominated by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested persons.

The deadline is Jan. 31 with student screening beginning in February.

To make a nomination, contact the students’ Advanced Academics coordinator at his/her respective campus.

Staff from the Springtown Brookshire’s delivered a $7,800 donation of food and gift cards to Neighbor to Neighbors Food Pantry: (l-r) Drew Littrell, Brandon Crocker, Randy Babauta, Brandon Johnson, and Devon Eaton.

Photo by Natalie Gentry

Brookshire’s makes donation to N2N Customer purchases account for bulk of gift

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Store manager Mark Baumann was quick to point out that the store merely acted as a collection hub for shoppers to donate to N2N – and donate they did.

Through the purchases of $5 grab bags or donation coupons during the Brookshire’s Annual Spirit of Giving Food Drive, the grocery was able to collect and deliver 480 bags of groceries totaling approximately $3,000, $1,300 worth of gift cards, and

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Baumann also said that Brookshire’s donated an additional 350 hens as well.

“We hope this donation goes a long way to keep N2N stocked during this high-demand time of year,” Baumann said.

The food pantry is currently in the middle of its winter food drive and will accept donations in the form of food, cash and clothing.

N2N distributes approximately 3,600 pounds of food a month to Springtown families in need.

The food pantry cannot legally accept mattresses or couches, and are required to pay to have such items hauled away.

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Year 2014 in review, Part 1 Agency. While students missed seven days, only two had to be A local tattoo artist, Brian Lee made up.

Sporn, was given probation for inking a 14-year-old girl with April the mother's consent.

On April 5, a Springtown ISD Metal thieves stole $5,000 in employee, Robert Rubin Garza copper and aluminum in two III, damaged an Azle PD Tahoe locations, Rainbow Trail and and injured two APD officers – all at the police headquarters.

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Porcupine Stadium hosted In mid-February, a cold stretch froze the surface of Wal- three track meets in five days innut Creek for days. The Lady cluding SHS' 6-3A district event.

Kolyn Waldrop was recogPorcupines' playoff basketball game against Graham was post- nized as a top area athlete by the poned twice because of winter Dallas Gridiron Club.

The Fourth Annual Porcupine weather.

Criminals used credit cards Promenade was held at Goshen pilfered from a home break-in Creek Elementary; the race had on Eagle Mountain Lake to buy 179 participants.

At the Neighbor to Neighitems in Springtown businesses.

Senior Kolyn Waldrop won bors annual awards dinner, the SHS' first-ever medal in wres- top honor – the Frediline Cuntling when he finished third at diff Award – went to Dottie the state tournament in Garland Hammett.

Erin Cameron won a $600 Feb. 14-15. scholarship when her SpringSpringtown drew national attention when Brice Johnson town Optimist Club essay was lured then beat a gay man in deemed one of the best in Texas.

A Springtown man, Jamie Lee September 2013. In February Ford, was given 37 years in pris2014, the offense officially was on for continuous sexual abuse filed as a federal hate crime.

Kacee Newkirk was crowned of a child.

The Porcupine 4x400-meter Miss Springtown. relay team was disqualified at the At a Feb. 24 school board meeting, Brian Hulett was Area meet, conducted at Springnamed the new Springtown town. SHS had finished second.

Former Springtown ISD High School football coach. He coach Scott McPherson was came over from Eastland.

A reworking of SISD's copier named the new high school contract resulted in a savings of principal. He came over from Azle Junior High. $40,000 for the district.

At a council meeting, Reno officials rejected all de-annexation petitions they had received in January. n YEAR, FROM PAGE ONE.

A packed Porcupine Stadium, filled with thousands of family and friends, watched 181 seniors graduate from Springtown High School. The students were awarded over $2 million in scholarships.

Photo by Natalie Gentry conducted at the Springtown War Memorial.

Also on May 24, the SplashPad officially opened, offering local residents a water park to cool off in.

A dog shooting raised an inMay Once again, Springtown par- ternational uproar when a caged ticipated in the National Day of mother canine was killed and her Prayer at Hilltop Family Church. puppies abandoned on the roadIncumbents retained seats in side. An SISD bus driver found the May 10 election, including the animals in the 100 block of Raley Road. council member Tony Smith.

On May 31 at Porcupine StaA Springtown man was arrested for attacking a woman with dium, 181 students graduated. a hammer in the 3200 block of Valedictorian Shay Chandler and salutatorian Rebecca “NikHwy. 199 West.

Eric Vinson resigned as the ki” Jones were tops in the class.

Graduates received $2,199,650 fire chief of ESD1.

Hurdler Dillon Spring- in scholarships – including Caleb field finished fourth at the Plumlee accepting an appointstate track meet in Austin the ment to the Air Force Academy.

Veterinarian Dr. James Gieb 110-meter race. & after announced his retirement On May 24, the annual Me-Pharmacy servicingHealth animals locally for 42 morial Day ceremony wasYour years.

Former SHS standout Montana Marsh graduated from the The artificial turf at Porcupine Stadium was replaced when a “sunscreen” treatment laid down in the summer of 2013 did not stop deterioration.

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A fake electrical scam came to missioned into the U.S. Navy. town; one Springtown woman was swindled out of $400.

June Approximately 185 cyclists Springtown's Porcupine Stadium again hosted the South- participated in the annual Allwest Association Junior Olympic American Bike Rally that began Track & Field Championships and ended at SHS. Brice Johnson, indicted earlier that brought thousands of young competitors and families to town. for a hate crime for the beating The final tally of scholarships of a gay man, pleaded guilty; awarded by the Springtown Edu- the hate crime charges were cation Foundation was $35,000. dropped.

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Local mounted shooter TV show to film in January

Obituaries Lawrence E. Alexander 1953 - 2014

Springtown man, Wadley, prominent in series

By Natalie Gentry Springtown mounted shooter Marcus Wadley attended the Nov. 21 launch party for Ride TV, a cable network specifically for equine enthusiasts.

Wadley is set to begin filming in January for his show Straight Shooters.

The show will follow Wadley and a group of other mounted shooters as they compete against one another in one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country.

Wadley has been competing in the sport since 2008 and has won several championships as well as set a world record at the 2012 National Championships.

His rise in the sport has also been featured in Western Shooting Horse magazine both in 2011 and 2014.

Equipped with two single action .45 caliber pistols or a long gun, Wadley and other competitors speed through coursMarcus Wadley (right) and barrel racer Jessica Fulford es fashioned to test their horsemanship skills and shooting ability. pose on the red carpet at the Ride TV launch party.

Ride TV plans to air the show weekly.

Photo courtesy Moon Walker Photography

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Lawrence E. Alexander, 61, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday in Alexander’s Midway Chapel, Springtown.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial immediately following the service at Jay Bird Cemetery.

Lawrence was born in Waxahachie, Sept. 28, 1953 to J.T. Alexander and Betty Compton Robinson. They both preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife, Darla Alexander; children, Jason Alexander, Michael Alexander and wife, Jennifer, Joni Stubblefield and husband, James and Coty Alexander and wife, Casie; sisters, Debbie Alexander and Loretta Caso; grandchildren, Tyler, Jake, Emily and one on the way.

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TxDOT’s annual Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign began Dec. 1 and runs through New Year’s Day to promote the importance of planning for a sober ride.

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These were the top sports stories of 2014 by mark k. campbell Plenty of exciting games and events highlighted the 2014 Springtown sports year.

The UIL realignment was weird – SHS was placed in a variety of districts and regions – and Porcupine Stadium was again the site of a huge Junior Olympics track meet.

Those events earn Honorable Mention for 2014.

Here are the top 10 sports stories of last year: 10. The SHS girls cross country teams advance to regional.

It was freakishly warm on Oct. 23 when Springtown cross country teams headed to Decatur’s Reunion Grounds for the district meet.

SHS coach Trent Davis, in his first season in Springtown, saw the Lady Porcupines earn a spot in the regional meet with a third place finish.

On the sunny course, Sharaia Stout ran the two-mile route in 13 minutes, 38 seconds to pace the team.

For the boys, Alan Tarango also qualified.

The Springtown racers competed at Lubbock’s Mae Simmons Park on Halloween.

The season ended there, but no SHS squad had made it that far in eight years.

9. Lady Porcupines advance in volleyball.

In what was a reloading year, Springtown volleyball still finished second in district, falling only to state-ranked – and

Dillon Springfield reached 110-meter race in Austin. eventual state champ – Decatur.

In bi-district, Alvarado awaited. SHS rebounded from a slow start – losing game one 20-25 – to take the last three contests and the playoff trophy 3-1 with convincing 25-15, 25-19, 2515 wins at the Castleberry High School gym.

Next came the Area round where Vernon awaited. The squads met in Bowie and the Lady Porcupine season ended with a tough 25-23, 15-25, 2725, 17-25, 12-15 loss.

Springtown finished 22-17 on the season and three seniors earned postseason MVP honors: Brooklyn Dauenhauer was the Most Valuable Hitter, Kendyl Dean the Most Valuable Libero, and Sydney Farris the Most Valuable Setter.

8. Baseball returns to the playoffs.

Thanks to going undefeated at home in District 6-3A play, the Porcupine baseball team finished third and locked down a postseason berth.

SHS went 4-1 in the second round of district action.

In bi-district, the foe was Graham and the squads played home and home.

The first game sent the Porcupines to the Steer’s diamond where Springtown lost a close 2-1 contest. Ryan Hester threw well, but SHS struggled hitting.

Back at the Springtown field, the Steers won the series.

7. Lady Porcupine softball heads to the postseason.

After finishing third in dis-

at the finish line disqualified Springtown.

Still, 17 SHS athletes advanced to Lubbock.

From that group, two – Savannah Sutton and Springfield – qualified for the state meet in Austin in the triple jump and 110 hurdles, respectively.

At the UT-Austin track, Springfield took fourth on the warm, humid day, in 14.41 – his fastest time of the year.

Sutton took eighth, sailing 36 feet, 2 inches.

2. Kolyn Waldrop earns Springtown’s first-ever medal in state wrestling.

After winning his third straight district title, Waldrop, a senior, was one of seven regional qualifiers for Springtown.

At Frisco for regional bouts, Waldrop took second and punched his state ticket.

At state – now in Garland – Waldrop won the bronze, losing only to the eventual gold medal winner.

Competing in the 220-pound class, Waldrop beat competitors from Wylie and Corpus Christi Moody.

When he fell to the future The Lady Porcupines won bi-district over Graham after the contest being twice delayed by bad weather. The champ from Georgetown, Walteams finally faced off in the playoff game in Jacksboro.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell drop rebounded to top his WySpringtown another trophy for the case.

The Porcupines won 81-72 with Dylan Ray scoring a teamhigh 23 points.

The win was SHS’ first in the playoffs since a victory over Whitney in 2001.

The season ended in the Area round when Stephenville beat the Porcupines in Brock.

4. Lady Porcupine powerlifters advance to state.

Several Springtown athletes spent their Spring Break at Corpus Christi – competing at a state event.

Five Lady Porcupines qualified for the elite powerlifting event.

Competing against 78 other teams, Springtown finished fourth, missing third by just two points.

Melissa Perrone took second overall individually. Lizeth Melendez and Martha Chavez were bronze finishers.

With Tabitha Rogers and Jocelyn Pando also representing Springtown, SHS and coach Missy Castro had a memorable year, one loaded with medals and plaques collected along the way.

3. Track records fall and two SHS athletes reach the the state track meet as a junior, finishing fourth in the state meet.

At the POJO Relays March

Photo by Mark K. Campbell 21-22, four new Springtown While Kelsey Hinson hit safely twice, reaching base proved tough and Springtown lost 4-1.

Sloppy play behind the Lady Porcupines’ ace Kelsey Huff – who permitted only four hits – hurt SHS. Still, it was another venture into the playoffs for the everimproving Lady Porcupine softball squad.

6. Girls basketball team wins in playoffs.

Coach Susan Croft’s hoops squad came out of 6-3A as runners-up with scoring machine Brooklyn Dauenhauer leading the way; she reached 1,000 career points in the regular season finale victory over Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis.

It took a while to play bidistrict. Not once but twice was the Graham bi-district game delayed because of weather. Venues at Jacksboro and Poolville both iced out.

The contest was finally conducted back in Jacksboro and Springtown won, 45-34. SHS had a nice lead then thwarted a late Graham rally.

Dauenhauer scored 17 points and Katelyn Mainord had 14 in the victory.

The season ended in the Area round in Weatherford against Stephenville on Valentine’s Day. 5. Boys basketball team claims a postseason victory.

Springtown rallied at home to beat Mineral Wells 54-49 to Ryan Snow and the Porcupines won seven games and ensure a playoff spot. SHS fin- Coach Brian Hulett’s first season in Springtown. trict play, Springtown softball discovered the same team that edged SHS in 2013 awaiting them again: Iowa Park.

Playing in Graham on a windy April 23, SHS faced the Lady Blue’s ace.

ished second in 6-3A. For bi-district, the Porcupines traveled to Olney to face Vernon.

A big second half – SHS outscored the Lions 45-34 over the final two quarters – gave

Kolyn Waldrop became the first Porcupine to ever win a medal at the state wrestling tournament. He finished third in Graham in February.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell lie foe once more.

That win put the Porcupine in the third place match against a familiar foe from Frisco Centennial – the same guy that stopped Waldrop from winning Region 2.

In Garland, Waldrop steadily picked up points and eventually won 9-3 and claimed SHS’ first-ever wrestling medal.

He finished with a sterling 34-4 record.

1. Football.

Porcupine football was tumultuous long before the season began.

Longtime coach Brad Turner stepped down in January. He and his All-State QB son Landry would end up in Graham.

The hunt for a new coach led to Eastland where Brian Hulett was hired. His first game as the Porcupine leader was played in Springtown and SHS thumped Decatur, 49-21.

As predicted by Texas Football magazine, the Porcupines reached the postseason, picking up impressive wins over Vernon and Alvarado along the way.

Springtown stood 3-3 at one point but won its final four games – one being a late victory at Alvarado, 27-24 – to head into the playoffs on a winning streak.

Hulett had been rotating Dillon Springfield and Kaleb Chesney at QB. But the latter broke his hand and, eventually, Austin Bauman was pulled up so Springfield’s multi-position talent could be utilized.

The bi-district game was played in Saginaw on a cold evening against Sanger.

Too generous early – the Indians scored 21 first quarter points off short fields – Springtown eventually fell 31-21, outscoring their rival 21-7 in the final half.

For the season, the fist year reached the postseason in of the Hulett era ended with a Photo by Mark K. Campbell 7-4 mark. records were set: in pole vault (Benji Brokenshire, 14-6); 110-meter hurdles (14.95) and 300 (39.54, both by Dillon Springfield); long jump (Chanse Lee, 21-3.75); and discus (Kolyn Waldrop, 164-3).

In addition, several visitors set new meet marks.

A trip to the regional meet for the boys 4x400 relay team was dashed when a tossed baton

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Go Cowboys! (It seems to mean so much to so many)

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am living proof that you can overcome an addiction.

I’m Mark and I was once a die-hard Cowboys fan. Hi, Mark!

I spent 33 years cheering and hair-pulling as the antics of a group of similarly dressed men all adorned with stars on their helmets dictated my Sundays (and sometimes Mondays).

I constantly bought Dallas Cowboys stuff: toboggans (ski caps to you Yankees); team posters at McDonald’s: cheap Hutch helmets; socks; t-shirts; jerseys (I loved Calvin Hill); bumper stickers; drinking glasses – you name it, I bought it.

On game day, my entire family crowded around the TV, whooping and hollering. I was joyous when the Pokes won and depressed when they lost.

I hated the teams that always man-

aged to beat Dallas back in my childhood: the Cleveland Browns, the St. Louis Cardinals, and, especially, the Washington Redskins.

All I thought about was the Cowboys. I even considered moving my wedding date because on Aug. 9, 1975, Dallas played an exhibition game.

Truly, I was addicted to the Dallas Cowboys.

Then came Feb. 25, 1989.

Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys and the first thing the guy from Arkansas – Arkansas! – did was fire Coach Tom Landry.

The greatest football coach that ever lived, the one who gave my family such joy for decades, was given no chance for any sort of public farewell.

It was just: “Don’t go away mad, just go away.”

Well, at age 32, I was mad and I

went away all right, from my greatest passion, from my family-bonding experience – forever.

The most devoted Dallas fan that ever lived turned off the TV and ON YOUR never looked MARK back.

Oh, at first, Mark K. Campbell there were hordes of us making that proclamation. “I’ll never root for the Cowboys again!”

And what fun it was to see Dallas lose so many games in those early Jones years.

But then came the wild Super Bowl successes of the early- and mid-1990’s and suddenly there were far fewer of us anti-Cowboys, Long Live Tom Landry! faction.

The bandwagon got loaded down as time (and winning) healed a lot of wounds.

But not mine.

Oh, eventually I quit hating the Cowboys; my angry passion melted away, too. I reached my current position on the team: I just don’t care.

If I’m jogging on a Sunday afternoon, I’ll listen to the game. I’ll flip over to the Cowboys for my postchurch nap or plop down and watch it when visiting friends.

Because I’m a big radio listener to The Ticket, I am as up-to-date as ever on Cowboy activities. My life just isn’t dominated by such information.

My late dad never quit rooting for his beloved Dallas squad. He always said he cheered for the uniform, not the players or behind the scenes folks.

I just could/can not do that.

Yet, I hope the Cowboys beat the Lions in this week’s playoff game. I remember what it was like to be enthralled and jacked up with anticipation for big games.

If Dallas wins, lots of folks around here will be happy. That’s a good thing. Maybe the Pokes will even win the Super Bowl. (Even though I think the Cowboys party ends in Green Bay Jan. 11.)

Just don’t expect to see any sort of celebratory sticker on my pickup – unless it’s of Landry’s classic fedora.

Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and, for some reason, his Rangers’ fervor has waned, too.

Reflect, respond, and reload

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o, here we are at the end but they are still on the back burner. of another year! Wow! I need to determine if they move into I just got used to writ- the 2015 agenda and pray for God’s ing “2014” and it’s time continued guidance to respond corto start another one. So, rectly to each new opportunity. what are you doing this 3. Reload. I heard a few days ago “tween” week? You know, three interesting facts. First, the week between Christ25 percent of people abanmas and the New Year? don their New Year’s resoWhether you have a lutions after one week. Secfew more days off this ond, 60 percent of people week or you are back at abandon them within six work, there is still somemonths. Third, the averthing about this week that age person makes the same brings unique opportuniNew Year’s resolution 10 ties. May I suggest three? separate times without sucI’m going to share them cess. I’ve been there, back with or without your perin the days when I was still mission, but I would love making those, but I stopped to have your blessing. with them years ago. For 1. Reflect. Take a few LIFE MATTERS the past few years, I have moments and think back been focusing on a personal through the past year. Gerry Lewis growth plan involving speWhat stands out for you? cific and significant goals For me, certainly number one is the with measurable steps. I also share birth of my granddaughter. A close that growth plan with an accountabilsecond is celebrating 30 years of ity team and report to them a couple of marriage to my Mrs. Sweetie. I also times a year. My growth plan includes achieved some significant goals this spiritual goals, physical goals, soyear: the release of a new CD and a cial/emotional goals, mental/learning new book, receiving accreditation as a goals, and creativity/influence goals.

Life Coach through the International I’m reloading and getting ready to Coaching Federation (culmination of a “fire” into 2015. four-year process), launching of a new So, I’ll ask again. What are you doplatform for my blog and resources, ing with this “tween” week? What do and launching a significant process to reflect, respond, and reload look like invest in equipping pastors. God has for you? Our lives matter so much guided and provided in amazing ways. to God that He does not intend for 2. Respond. What is still in process us simply to endure or survive. Your for you? Our family lost our sweet life is significant. You have purpose.

Thingy (my step-mother) and our If you are still breathing, God is not son’s father-in-law this year. We just done with you. went through our first holiday season Happy New Year! without them and we will continue to make the necessary adjustments as sigAzle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misnificant moments remind us of them. sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which There were also requests that came to is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at me this year that I just couldn’t fit in, www.drgerrylewis.com.

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Barbed wire, Part 1: Keeping track of variants

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ife in the American West was reshaped by a series of patents for a simple tool – barbed wire – that helped ranchers tame the land.

Patents for improvements to wire fencing were granted by the U.S. Patent Office, beginning with Michael Kelly in November 1868 and ending with Joseph Glidden in November 1874, that shaped the history of this tool.

The swift emergence of this highly effective tool as the favored fencing method changed life in the wild west as dramatically as the rifle, six-shooter, telegraph, windmill, and locomotive.

Without fencing, livestock grazed freely, competing for fodder and wa-

of interest that gets to the history of the patents. I don’t believe everyone will ever agree on all wire, but the checking and double checking will get to the basic history of wire someday.

“I started to put my wire in this edition in single line, double line ribbons and so on. The collectors didn’t want this as they were used to my numbers as such set up in my book and I decided to run it as is. There are enough books on wire in this manner. Collectors told me to leave it as is.

“Our foreign members are finding patents in the patent offices in the countries in which they are located and this really helps. Some wire, which I thought carried U.S. Patents, were in reality shipped into this country and carried foreign patents. The people in the Northeast are collecting more and

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supplement as ter. Where working farms did exist, they are easmost property was unfenced and open ily lost and to foraging by roaming cattle and troublesome sheep. to keep with a Before barbed wire, the lack of efbook. Due to fective fencing limited farming and the low cost ranching practices, and the number of of my book, people who could settle in an area. The I think it best new fencing changed the West from to revise. It’s vast and undefined prairies/plains to a more costly to land of farming and widespread settleme to do this, ment.

In 1977, Jack Grover wrote in his HISTORICAL but if it’s what collector book The “Bobbed Wire” V Bible, HIGHLIGHTS the wants, this I’ll “From time to time I put out another book as enough new finds in wire show Laurie Moseley do.

“A lot of up to justify it. I think this book should wires are conhold up for several years. I was asked by several to put out a supplement to troversial, like the Glidden and Rose go with my book on the new finds. barbs; also the Sunderland. Some say By the majority, they didn’t want a it’s this, other’s that. This is the kind

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interest is picking up. They are finding new patents, also.

“As I asked before, you folks please notify me of a new find whenever you locate it and I would like to put in a future Edition. Some wires were used in early days, discontinued, and then put out later for several different uses.

You find new and old in these wires. I hope you enjoy this book and use it to its best advantage. This is what I put it out for take care of your previous Editions, they are getting more valuable all the time. After eight years of study and six previous Editions, I believe this book will hold for several years.

Happy Hunting.”

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he passing year has been a banner one for job creation in Texas, according to government assess-

ments.

Drawing on figures calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas Workforce Commission on Dec. 19 reported employers added 34,800 seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs in November, for a total of 441,200 jobs added since last year.

“This broke the state’s previous record set in October, as the state’s annual job growth expanded to a new high for a fourth month in a row,” according to an agency news release, which also said, “even more Texans were employed in November as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent from 5.1 percent in October, and down from 6.1 percent a year ago.”

“The Texas economy continued its record-breaking expansion, providing job oppor-

tion he originally signed in July 2 0 1 1 , certifying that exceptional drought condit i o n s posed a threat of STATE immiCAPITAL nent diHIGHLIGHTS saster in specified Ed Sterling counties in Texas.

Even with more than welcome rains in many regions this month, the proclamation applies to 94 of the state’s 254 counties. In contrast, the proclamation applied to 92 specified counties in the month of November. The drought proclamation directs that “all necessary measures, both public Perry renews proclamation Gov. Rick Perry on Dec. 22 and private” as authorized by announced the renewal of the state law “be implemented emergency disaster proclama- to meet that threat” and “all tunities across a wide range of industries,” said Texas Workforce Commission Chair Andres Alcantar. “Texas employers set another record by adding 441,200 jobs over the year and we must continue to focus our efforts on expanding our state’s skilled workforce to meet employer needs in high-demand industries.”

Also as reported, seven of 11 major industries added jobs over the month, including 13,500 more jobs in Professional and Business Services, 7,200 jobs in Education and Health Services and 6,000 jobs in Leisure and Hospitality.

Notably, the Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area had the lowest November unemployment rate in the state at 2.3 percent; the Odessa MSA had the second-lowest at 2.8 percent; and the Amarillo MSA placed third-lowest at 3.3 percent.

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49 states and the District of Columbia resolved an inves- Air readings improve Texas Commission on Entigation into wireless carrier T-Mobile USA Inc. for its role vironmental Quality on Dec. in the practice of unlawful cell 18 announced ozone levels in phone “cramming” – the un- 2014 were “either equal to or lawful practice of placing un- lower than the best levels ever authorized third-party charges measured in most areas of the state.” on mobile phone accounts.

In making the announcement, T-Mobile agreed to settle states’ claims for a total nation- the agency pointed out: The year 2011 had high wide monetary value of at least $90 million. “As part of this le- ozone readings in many areas gal action,” the Texas AG’s Of- of the state because extreme fice said, “T-Mobile has agreed drought, wildfires in Texas and to no longer bill for third-party elsewhere in the United States, Premium Short Message Ser- few cloudy or rainy days and vices (PSMS) — which led to unusually quiet winds comthe unlawful cramming — and bined to form “conditions fawill be isolating other third- vorable for ozone formation.”

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Into the Woods only occasionally bewitching A while back, we analyzed the difficulty of bringing a popular stage production to the big screen.

Plenty of adaptations fail – Dreamgirls, Nine (the latter directed by Rob Marshall who made Into the Woods)– while others made the trip and then some – Cabaret, Chicago (the latter also by Marshall).

Into the Woods has been a colossal success since its debut in 1986 and its Broadway arrival in the fall of 1987. (Unfortunately for Into the Woods, it came out in the same awards season as the juggernaut The Phantom of the Opera.)

Before we determine Into the Woods’ cinematic release, let’s look back on 2014.

Best and Worst The year was a decent one for movies – not great, but OK. Here’s the best and worst of 2014: Best 1. Edge of Tomorrow (8) 2. Gone Girl (8) 3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (8) 4. The Lego Movie (8) 5. Godzilla (7) 6. Interstellar (7) 7. The Equalizer (7) 8. X-Men Days of Future Past (7) 9. Guardians of the Galaxy (7) 10. Captain America: Winter Soldier (7) Honorable mention Fury (8) 300: Rise of an Empire (7) Mr. Peabody and Sherman (7) Worst 1. Transformers: Age of Extinction (3) 2. Neighbors (3) 3. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (4) 4. Muppets Most Wanted (4) 5. Maleficent (4) Dishonorable mention Purge: Anarchy (4) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5) The Expendables 3 (5) Guilty pleasures: Dracula Untold (6); Hercules (6)

Most offbeat: Grand Hotel Budapest (6) Rated too highly: Fury Rated too lowly: Guardians of the Galaxy Biggest surprise: Edge of Tomorrow Biggest disappointment: Interstellar (yet on Best list) Best scene: Quicksilver speeding around in X-Men Days of Future Past to Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” The plot A baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) want to have a child, but a witch (Meryl Streep) put a curse on Corden’s father and mother – a curse that extends to Corden who can have no child.

Unless, that is, the couple can in three days fetch four items for Streep: a red hood, a white cow, a golden shoe, and blond hair.

Corden and Blunt wander into the dark woods and come upon (at varying times) Red Riding Hood, Jack of beanstalk fame, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Each has what the couple needs but attaining the items proves to be tricky.

While the four fairy tale stories play out, the characters weave in and out of the woods and the couple’s quest.

Then, when it looks like everything is hunky-dory, a way-

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Blunt runs into Pine while alone in the woods and the prince makes a move on her.

Blunt’s rendition of “Any Moment” is funny as she is confounded by her response to royal interest, and it’s the best song in the movie. (That is, of course, unless one of the nine numbers cut from the play might be better.)

Summing up This movie will be far more liked by fans of musical theater than the common moviegoer.

There are some eye-catching What doesn’t work The final act seems totally scenes and numbers, but untonally different from the first. less this is your cup of tea, it’s The strange change in Pine missable. from pining for Cinderella to seducing the Baker’s wife Next up As always, some lucky comes out of left field. (It’s explained in the play as the prince Christmas release. already being bored with his new bride.)

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Then there’s the Wolf (Johnout – Streep’s witch and Blunt’s wife. Especially the latter (see ny Depp) who meets Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) and Best scene).

Scenes look like a cross be- serenades her with the creepy, tween computer generation and borderline sexual predator song huge stage sets. They work, called “Hello, Little Girl.” Now with soaring beanstalks and that’s dark. crooked, dark trees.

The rating There are plenty of songs in Best scene (spoiler) the movie – none of them heard on popular music through the years, however – and some are witty. Like Cinderella’s (Anna Kendrick) tune about pondering whether she should keep running from the prince (Chris

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Community Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man.

Benjamin Franklin

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

E L Z A LIQUORS It’s Time to Say, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” As we count down to 2015, we recall the many good times we’ve shared with friends and neighbors like you. Thank you for making 2014 a memorable year for us. We’ve loved every minute of serving you, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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Azle Christian Church Azle Lion’s Club 2ND SATURDAY of Every Month 4TH SATURDAY of Every Month 412 Commerce St. · Azle

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1227 Old Cottondale Road, Springtown, 817-220-7177 LAJUNTA BAPTIST 5207 E. Hwy. 199, LaJunta 817-221-3989 IGLESIA BAUTISTA HARVEST TIME APOSTOLIC Nueva Jerusalen 1 Block N. FM 2048 in Keeter 6640 Midway Rd., Springtown 817-433-8220 817-677-2907 ASSEMBLY OF GOD INDIAN OAKS PRIMITIVE FIRST ASSEMBLY of GOD BAPTIST CHURCH 114 Porter Drive, Azle 3229 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-237-4903 817-237-8441 FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE WORTH LAKE WORTH BAPTIST 4024 Dakota Trail, Lake Worth 4445 Hodgkins, Lake Worth 817-237-9433 817-237-4163 new beginnings church LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST 810 Goshen Rd, Springtown 6409 FM 730 S., Azle 817-523-4462 817-444-4311 OUTREACH of LOVE METROPOLITAN BAPTIST Hwy. 199 W. at FM 2257, Azle 6051 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-221-2983 / 817-221-5760 817-237-2201 BAPTIST MIDWAY BAPTIST ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 4110 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown 300 South Stewart, Azle 817-221-LOVE 817-444-3219 NEW HOPE BAPTIST AGNES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 782 New Hope Rd., Reno area 350 Agnes N., Springtown 817-221-2184 817-523-7271 NORTHWEST BAPTIST BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 5500 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth 408 S. Ash St., Springtown 817-237-6063 or 817-270-8476 817-220-4238 SILVER CREEK BAPTIST AZLE AVENUE BAPTIST 730 S. & Veal Station Rd., Azle 2901 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-444-2325 817- 626-5556 NEW BEGINNINGS baptist church BRIAR FIRST BAPTIST 3605 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle West of FM 730 N. at sign, Briar 817-707-2741 817- 444-3484 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST BROOKSHIRE BAPTIST FM 2048 and CR 4677, Boyd 114 Brookshire Ave., Azle 940-433-5477 817-237-0892 PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA CALVARY HEIGHTS BAPTIST 301 S. Stewart, Azle 1 block off Hwy. 199, 817-523-0074 east of David’s Patio, SPRINGTOWN BAPTIST TEMPLE Springtown, 817-221-2241 201 J. E. Woody Rd., Springtown 817-523-0376 CENTRAL BAPTIST 4290 Old Agnes Road - 817-594-5918 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 3451 Sarra Lane, Springtown CHRISTWAY BAPTIST 817-613-1441 7673 West Hwy. 199, Agnes 817-220-9133 or 817-220-3581 WALNUT CREEK BAPTIST 220 W. Reno Rd. in Reno CLEAR FORK BAPTIST Corner of FM 730 & Ragle Rd., Weather- 817-221-2110 ford, 817-594-1154 WEST PARKWAY BAPTIST 836 NW Parkway, Azle COTTONWOOD CREEK BAPTIST 817-444-3752 10905 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth 817-238-8269 817- 237-8113 BIBLE CROSSWAY BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 1355 Northwest Pkwy., Azle 1405 Reynolds Rd., Reno 817-691-0000 817-444-7117 CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH CROSSING FELLOWSHIP Corner of FM 730 South & FM 1886 1177 Southeast Parkway, Azle 817-270-8476 817-381-5888 · 817-381-5808 EAGLE MOUNTAIN BAPTIST NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH 8780 Eagle Mtn. Circle, Azle 5025 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth 817-237-4135 817-624-2111 FAITH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH 1411 Carter Road, Springtown 591 S. Reno Rd., Springtown 817-220-5828 817-221-3444 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC 171 Green Branch Road, Weatherford HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC 817-454-4582 800 Highcrest Dr., Azle FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of AZLE 817-444-3063 1017 Boyd Road CHRISTIAN 817-444-4828 THE CHURCH AT AZLE FIRST BAPTIST CASTLE HILLS 1801 S. Stewart, Azle 401 Beverly Rd., Azle 817-444-9973 817-237-3891 AZLE CHRISTIAN FIRST BAPTIST LAKE WORTH (Disciples of Christ) 700 Charbonneau Tr., 117 Church St., Azle west side of Effie Morris Elementary 817-444-3527 817-237-2624 AZLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST LAKESIDE 35 West Forty Estates., Azle 8801 Jacksboro Hwy., Lakeside 817-688-3339 817-237-8113 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN FIRST BAPTIST BRIAR 1602 S. Main St., Weatherford 6 miles N. of Azle on FM 730 817-594-3043 817-444-3484 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST COTTONDALE 4th & Main, Paradise 1 block N. of FM 2123, Cottondale Greater vision fellowship 940-433-5539 1801 S. Stewart St., Azle FIRST BAPTIST PEASTER 817-825-0485 FM 920 in Peaster LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN 817-596-8805 FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST POOLVILLE 404 Main St., Azle 1 block W. of FM 920, Poolville 817-308-2557 817-594-3916 THE ABBEY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST SPRINGTOWN 10400 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 5th & Main Street, Springtown 817-238-1404 817-523-7011 VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 737 Boyd Rd., Azle 801 Friendship Rd., 9½ miles S. of 817-444-LOVE Springtown off Hwy. 51 S. 817-594-5940 or 817-599-4917 WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER 1¼ mi. S. of LaJunta FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST 817-677-2577 5th & Main in Springtown 817-523-5477 CHURCH OF CHRIST GRACE BAPTIST AZLE CHURCH of CHRIST 3 miles N. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 336 NW Parkway across from Radio Tower 817-444-3268 HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIAR CHURCH of CHRIST 3577 FM 51 N., Weatherford 109 W.N. Woody Rd. 817-564-3946 (½ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH 817-444-7102

MIDWAY CHURCH of CHRIST 6400 Midway Rd. 817-221-2107 NEWSOME MOUND ROAD CHURCH of CHRIST 1460 Newsome Mound Rd. 817-677-3290 NORTHWEST CHURCH of CHRIST 6059 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1205 POOLVILLE CHURCH of CHRIST West of FM 920 in Poolville 817-594-4182 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of CHRIST 130 W. Bradshaw Lane, Springtown 817-221-2799 SPRINGTOWN CHURCH of CHRIST Just west of Hwy. 51 North 817-523-4419 TRI-COUNTY CHURCH of CHRIST 525 Hwy. 199 W., Springtown 817-538-8209

4300 Williams Spring Rd., Fort Worth 1 mile west of 820 on Jacksboro Hwy. JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN 4350 River Oaks Blvd, River Oaks 817-642-9265

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

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“Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”

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Compliments of a’s arc&iAutomotive GTire Shop Rural Gas Supply 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

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Cliff’s

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PROPANE TANKS

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Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

“Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”

11480 FM 730 S

Phone 817-444-2533 B.J. Clark

BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.clarksmachine.com bjc@clarksmachine.com 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY Specializing in Family Eyecare CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown Therapeutic Optometrist 817-221-LIFE (5433) Family Church 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 601 B 817-599-7655 NW Pkwy • Azle FOUNTAIN OF FAITH 4397 E. Hwy 199, Springtown 817-304-4739 Grace fellowship church CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 HARVEST for CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH of GOD of LAKESIDE 1108 NW Parkway (Hwy 199), Azle 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-740-5774 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER EPISCOPAL 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown Celebrating over 25 years in business ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL 817-221-2551 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth JUBILEE HOUSE 817-237-1888 11210 Hwy. 199 W., Poolville AZLE PROVIDENCE REFORMED 817-271-8008 EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford Liberty Lighthouse Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 817-596-7476 120 S. Main St., Springtown 400 Boyd Court ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 817-523-0222 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks www.azlechiropractic.com christian centre oasis 817-739-0504 church & healing school GOSPEL 1121 S.E. Parkway, Azle CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL POWERHOUSE OF pRAISE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-7919 817-319-7364 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BRANDED CROSS KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S cowboy church WITNESSES 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242 940-636-9158 LUTHERAN secret place ministries GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown (Missouri Synod) 682-229-1433 Call Johnna to reserve this space.

1313 SE Parkway, Azle SPRINGTOWN 7th DAY 817-237-4822 ADVENTIST HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 199 4 miles west of Springtown 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 817-221-HOPE 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle METHODIST 817-313-1793 BOYD UNITED METHODIST Gospel way COWBOY CHURCH FM 730 North in Boyd 420 Jaybird Ln. (FM 2257/ Hwy 199) 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST Springtown, 817-225-8755 7955 Reed Rd., Azle LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 817-444-0226 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay FIRST UNITED METHODIST 817-444-3547 200 Church St., Azle JESUS NAME HOUSE of PRAYER 817-444-3323 2813 E. Hwy. 199, LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP third drive past Boyd Feed Store 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 817-221-4426 SILVER CREEK NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST 525 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-523-2045 817-444-1382 NEW LIGHTED WAY FIRST UNITED METHODIST 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-444-1577 817-523-7874 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 1 block W. of FM 920 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s (behind Poolville Post Office) SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH 817-599-3601 603 SE Parkway, Azle THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 817-444-3058 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER (THE MORMONS) 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST 817-221-2551 of LATTER-DAY SAINTS UNIVERSAL LIGHT of CHRIST 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 6117 Graham St., Lake Worth 817-237-5075 817-881-3889 PENTECOSTAL REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP GRACE CHAPEL 202 Pearson Lane, Azle UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-677-5963 817- 237-4844 Souls Harbor Iglesia CristiAna Juda 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-726-2065 PRESBYTERIAN Western harvest GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Fellowship CEnter 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-594-2744 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN Shepherd’s heart church CHURCH OF FORT WORTH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle Meeting at Northwest YMCA 940-577-1954 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800 Western star cowboy church CONVENANT ORTHODOX 790 CR 3696 • Springtown PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 817-880-5488 “Everyone otta know an Auto Pro”

AUTO SERVICE CENTER

302 Palo Pinto Weatherford 817-594-3888 Front Row (L-R): Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake and Mark Reynolds Back Row (L-R): Jim Cleaver, Bruce Duncan, Richard Woodman and Jay Morrill

Full Service Funeral Home Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford 817-596-4811 • www.whitesfuneral.com

1088 E. Hwy 199 Springtown 817-220-5959

“Not Just a Tire Store” Complete Automotive, Light Truck & Diesel “We are making drivers smile”

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Antiques

THIRD ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY AUCTION. Features over 400 lots of antiques & collectibles.

Primitives, military, art, western and much more. Auction begins at 10AM, Thursday, Jan. 1st. 9315 Old Springtown Road, Springtown.

Ross Bandy, #15216. 10% Buyer’s Premium. texasauctionrealty.com.

817-680-7420.

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Bishop’s Wise Car 817-444-5074 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE

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2001 Sea Breeze travel trailer, 3 slides, solid surface countertops, built-in microwave, nice condition, $10,500. 817-2386932.

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Carpet Repairs Upholstery Cleaning Residential & Commercial

019 Cement Work Allen Chesney Concrete All Types of Concrete Work Residential - Commercial Foundations, driveways, sand, gravel, demolition, haul-off, retaining walls 817-271-4541

All Types of Concrete, Building Pads, Driveway, Patios, Walk Jim McKiel 30 yrs. exp.

817-480-8841

Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work Driveways • House Slabs • Garages • Add-ons Small Land Clean-ups • Gravel Driveways Kiley Chesney, Owner Springtown, TX • Mobile 817-846-6645

HomeComputerWiz. Computer repair specialist: hardware & software. Call today! Terry Jones 682-229-7273. Email: homecomputerwiz@yahoo.com.

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024 Electrician BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates.

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FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357.

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Horse quality fertilized Coastal round bales, in barn (never wet), $75, no checks, cash only. 817694-5554.

Andy’s Pest Management Co.

Locally Owned & Operated 45 Years Experience

Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213.

RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com.

All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding.

817-444-6461.

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

030 Firewood Seasoned oak firewood, $140: ½ cord; $280: full cord. Delivered. 817808-2873.

A-1 QUALITY FIREWOOD. Seasoned oak, $250/cord, $150/half cord, picked up. Delivery available.

817-565-3275.

Half cord, picked up: $125, you load; half cord, delivered: $175; 1 cord, picked up: $200, you load; 1 cord, delivered: $250. Add $25 for stacking. 817-596-3788.

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HUNTERS! Pheasants for sale.

Christmas/New Year’s Specials: Roosters, $23.50; Hens, $20.00.

Cages available. 817-366-6260; 817-629-2442.

Sell It In The Classifieds!

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff

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Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

817-237-5592

Irrigation Repair Licensed Professional Services include Wire & Valve locates, Pipe repair, Head adjust or replace, System Design

20 YEAR EXPERT

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 FAMILY OWNED• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED FALL DISCOUNT 10% OFF Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

• Sod • Stone Work • Flower Beds • Fencing • Trees Email: service@classicgreen.com • Clean Up

817.479.9503

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Mando’s Tree Service

Best Lawn Guarantee in Town Landscape Dependable and Reliable Online Account Sprinklers Management Lawn Care

PROMPT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

8712 Township Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76179 Serving Tarrant County 817-996-9485

NICK JUNIOR

Don’t dig it! Grind it!

1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum

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817-845-6965

LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

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817-919-3696

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Horse quality fertilized Coastal round bales, $70/each; square bales, $8/ each. Will deliver. 817-909-4052.

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817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

• SITE PREPARATION• GRAVEL ROADS • LOT CLEARING• PARKING LOTS • LEVELING • DEMOLITION • FINAL GRADE • STOCK TANKS • LAND EROSION

STUMP GRINDING

Professional Mowing at affordable prices. We do leaf clean up. Call Cliff at 817-343-7022 for a free estimate.

“Customer Service is our top Priority” (817) 262-7777 scrubzcarpetcare@yahoo.com

Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

DEER HUNTER SPECIAL! 1970 LRWD 21 ft. RV, fully equipped, sleeps 6, bath & shower, new plumbing throughout, $3,800. Call after 11AM 817-237-9502.

Most ads require payment in advance, but we do accept VISA, MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER by phone.

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34 ft. 2013 Raven Express by Winnebago, 5th wheel, unusual layout, sleeps 8 w/1½ bath, twin bunks, fully loaded, $30,000.

817-444-3383, still almost new.

Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word

Now Serving Azle & Springtown

023 Computers/Services 2009 28’ Denali travel trailer, electric awning, super slide, sleeps 6, fully loaded, 2 entry doors, electric tongue jack. Used very little. $12,500. 817-7294278.

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00!

If you need your pasture mowed, call 940-389-1936.

& Truck Co. J.A.M. Concrete

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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Carpet Service

Carpet Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning Tile and Grout Cleaning

For Sale: PJ metal car hauler with extras, $1,500. 817-821-1006.

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAY BY 5:00 P.M.

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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, good condition, newer tires, leather, sunroof, runs good. Leave message at 940-210-9169.

Springtown Epigraph THE

Chad's Tree Service

Hay HAY SALE Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality 4x5 Round Bales $85 each 817-221-3320

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FREE TES T ES IMA

Trimming • Removals - Stump Grinding Systemic Feeding • Brush Chipping • Cable Bracing

817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943

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Insured for your protection

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. Contact Jon 817319-9073.

NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends.

Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided.

Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. Quality Inspector. Seeking a selfmotivated gauging inspector. Must be familiar with Aerospace blueprints and able to use all equipment that is associated with said job. DO NOT apply in person. Send resume to resume@clarksmachine.com.

Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Training available. Contact Kim Cremeen 817-220-1418.

NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience.

Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown.

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Firefighter Tractor

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Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

Tree Removal & Trimming · Brush Hog · Box Blade Front Loader · Tiller · Truck & Trailer for Hauling

Jon Reed, Owner Call, Text 817-291-3955 or Email jonny5206@yahoo.com

Campfire Lawn & Garden Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small

Terms Available 817-444-0861 A.W. Teater All major credit cards accepted

817-690-4011 cell

3-Month Special Want To Sell Your Auto, Boat, Motorcycle, RV Or Other Vehicle?

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Help Wanted

Vance Godbey’s Restaurant now hiring experienced cook. Full-time.

Valid driver’s license required. 817237-2218.

HIRING 2 HOUSE CLEANERS. Part-time and/or permanent. We will train. Car necessary. Usually home by 2PM. Great for Moms with kids in school. No weekends. Not suitable if your only income. Your Cleaning Service 817-237-9848.

Drivers with CDL: Walk-Away Lease, Zero Down, No Balloon Payment, 2 Year Warranty. Contract Rates as high as $3/mile. 877-936-0012.

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Help Wanted

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Seasonal employment from February 1st-July 31st (several locations)

• Operate multiple types of mowers (zero turn, finish mower, AG tractors, etc.), pickup truck, weed eater and chainsaw.

• Collect litter along the floodway and District property.

• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

• Qualifications required: High School Diploma or GED. Valid Texas driver’s license.

• $13/hour

www.trwd.com/employment

SPRINGTOWN ISD SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Springtown ISD Administration Offices 301 East 5th Street - 8:30 a.m.

New applicants should complete an online application at www. springtownisd.net prior to attending the orientation.

Please bring your driver license, social security card, voided check, and transcript to the orientation.

All subs are required to pass a criminal history background check. (The individual pays the fees for this at time of fingerprint submission, not at the orientation).

You will be given information at the orientation on submitting fingerprints for this background check, costs involved, and scheduling an appointment.

Anyone interested in substituting for SISD for the 2014-2015 school year must attend a substitute orientation. It is unknown at this time if or when another orientation may be held.

Need a qualified Auto Mechanic.

MUST have experience and have your own tools. Auto shop located in Springtown. Call Tony at 817-6772440.

Service Writer at Auto Dealership Must be customer friendly and dependable.

Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Ford Certified Transmission Technician We offer paid holidays & vacation. Benefits available.

Parts Counter Sales Must be dependable. Experience preferred.

Paid vacation and benefits.

Parts Drivers/Warehouse Personnel For growing department. Valid TXDL & good driving history required. Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Shop Helper/Porter Valid TXDL & good driving history required.

Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Make Ready/Detail Valid TXDL, good driving record and dependable.

Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. No Positions Available at this Time

Drivers: $5,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! $5,000 Driver Referral Bonus! Great Pay (New hires min. $800/week guarantee)!

CDL-A OTR Experience Required 1-888-993-0972.

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr. 605 N. Business 287, Suite 102, Decatur, Texas jdusek@klementford.com

A tobacco free company hiring an experienced residential Electrician, 30-35 hours a week. 817-939-0102, leave message.

Drivers: CDL Regional TX-NM HAZMAT Drivers. Great Benefits with Employer PAID Health Care, Vision & Dental. Drivers with Hazmat - Reefer Freight. www.getmehomedispatcher. com. Call Tony at 1-855-582-4456.

Property Manager position available in Springtown with reputable property management company.

Please email resume to nheit@ integrapeak.com.

Looking for experienced Service Tech & Helper. Must have valid DL, cell phone, hand tools. Air-Worx, 817-523-4846.

Accounting Office in Springtown area has opening for FT Clerical/ Receptionist position. Applicant needs to have good phone and communication skills. Please email resume to vkresume@yahoo.com.

Radford Manufacturing Inc. is currently seeking a Programmer/ CNC Machinist, proficient with CAD/ CAM software (Mastercam). Must be able to program, setup, and operate CNC Mills, and Lathes. Mazak Mazatrol experience is a plus. Apply in person at Radford Manufacturing Inc., 1800 Duval Street, Fort Worth.

Phone 817-536-7706. You may visit us online at www.radfordmfg.com.

940-627-6362

Position Available

COOK & COOK’S HELPER All Shifts Good Salary Company Benefits Azle Manor

LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement Windows: Complete Remodeling Lowest Prices: Best Material Free Estimates: Since 1963 817-991-6815

“Class A” Flat Bed Drivers and Frac Sand Haulers.

2 years of verifiable driving exp. $500 BONUS after 90 days, plus Benefits.

NOW HIRING

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with 2 years experience Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

Keith Hays Construction Company.

All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings.

817-220-7201

Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

T.R.D. Construction, LLC Home Improvement • General Contractor • New Construction Additions Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Architectural Planning and Design “No Job Too Small or Too Large” Tommy Russell, Sr. • 817-444-6505 or 817-291-6364 • Fax: 817-444-2206 P.O. Box 224 • Azle • trdconst.llc@hotmail.com AZLEREMODELING.COM

Devin’s Handyman Service • Carpentry • Cement • Rock • Granite • Tile • Painting • Siding

Hiring

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

Find a job in the classifieds 040 Home Improvement

Trucking Company

721 Dunaway Lane • EOE

Class A CDL Drivers

• Insulation WINTER • Kitchen/ SPECIAL Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad!

• Powerwashing • Decks

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday ACROSS

1 stolen money 5 TXism: “it’s all water ___ _ duck’s back” (unconcerned) 6 ram or pack firmly 7 lyric poems 8 network where TX Kelly Clarkson won first Idol competition 9 TX Buck Owens’ TV show: “Hee ___” 12 TXism: “between a rock and a hard _____” 17 home to ACU, MU, and HSU 19 this Carswell was namesake of past Fort Worth AFB 21 “Guinness World _______” 22 9-across singer’s “___ ___ Tiger By the Tail” 23 TX Katherine Helmond (2 wds.)

28 Crowell h.s. class 29 in Concho Co. on hwys. 83 & 87 30 halogens group 31 coin toss call 35 colorful, long-tailed parrot 36 fruit drink order at old TX bar? (2 wds.)

42 hiking path near Mt. Enterprise, TX: “Griff ____ _____” 44 Alain of “Texas Across the River” 46 slide downhill with a partner? (2 wds.)

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TXism: “bat __ eyelash” TXism: “darn tootin’” pews part of “Fiesta San Antonio”: River ___ Show TX “Dr Pepper Snapple Group” is “DPS” on this narcotics criminal TX Audie was a hero in World ___ II lemon___ (drink) ship movement 23

AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361.

LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small!

Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927.

PYRAMID REMODELING. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658.

040 Home Improvement PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience.

Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567.

Special: $150 Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

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DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. WINTER SPECIAL: 20% Off w/this Ad! 817-629-9608.

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

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House Cleaning

Custom House Cleaning. No job too big or too small. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. 817-988-4882.

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Forest” 23 great ex-Cowboy 33 TXism: “big enough RB, Dorsett (init.) to shade __ 24 “___ and vigor” elephant” 25 wrinkled dog: 34 a couple of TX ___ Pei Bushes have 26 Tex-Mex snacks lived here 27 TX Horton ‘60 hit: 36 no seats left (abbr.)

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060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89.

Call 817-361-2361.

061 2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $7,700 817228-2255.

2007 HD Road King, white, radio, alarm, cruise control, 11,500 miles. $11,995. 817-237-4712.

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U.S. Army Retired-but not tired!

Careful moving-Cheap. Call Big Jim @ 817-237-5151.

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Personal

Protect You and Yours from Home Invasion. Albert’s Self Defense Products are reasonably priced, non-lethal and guaranteed. Free Catalogs at The Pickle Barrel, 1 mile north of Springtown on FM 51. New Product: Drink Guard protects women from date rape drug. Questions? Call Albert at 940329-0185.

Advertising Works!

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. “The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

M#15899

Will pay top dollar for grazing and hay leases. Call 940-389-1936.

Carolyn’s Critter Sitter Pet Sitting Specialist Local References

817-319-6224

HORSE SALE

FRIDAY, JAN 2, 2015 - 6:00 PM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

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Pool Service

Too cold to clean your pool? Give us a call and we’ll do it all! GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817230-3838.

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Roofing

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Professional Cleaning since 1989 Phone hours: Mon thru Fri 7 am - 1 pm: 817-237-9848 PLEASE LEAVE VOICE MAIL

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Insurance Claim Specialists  

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned Water Heaters Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

FREEMAN

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC.

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

Masonry

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WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555.

You’ll love the care you get!

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

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Chimney Cleaning Service

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817-692-5624

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Keep your home safe.

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817-946-6787 817-444-4198 ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. I do additions, kitchen & bathroom remodel, ceramic tile, foundation repair, painting, pressure washing, roofing, fencing and decks. Call for Free quote. 817-964-2562.

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817-237-2852

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Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106 www.owenscorning.com

Azle, TX

Commercial & Residential

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• Free Roof Inspection • Roofing • Windows • Attic Insulation

concrete

commercial • residential

Landscape Designs, Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Mailboxes Free All Types Stone & Brick Work New Construction • Remodels Estimates

Cell 817-308-6512 Home 817-444-3806 email alvarogsilva@verizon.net

• Painting

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

817-523-4137

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

COMMUNITY

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Roofing

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Well Drilling

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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Welding

Need a quality water well at a fair price? Also pump sales and installation. Kelvin’s Pump and Well Service, 817-221-4300.

ROOFING & METAL BUILDINGS 817-220-1794 817-304-4224 Tired of always replacing your roof?

Call us for a metal roof quote.

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owner Rodney Vick 817-220-3044 fax 817-523-7639 cell 817-253-1614

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We’ll be here after the storm.

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

Welding

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

Find it in the classifieds

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Recycling

Roll Off Container Service

Buying Cars & Trucks

WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS Copper • Aluminum • CAns 191 Monticello Dr. • Springtown

817-221-2472

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Storage

Innerspace Storage Hwy 199, Springtown. Now renting all unit sizes, 24-hour access. 817-6774050.

Sell It In The Classifieds!

Ash Creek Storage Convenient Location

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

817-444-3292

MIDWAY BOAT/SELF STORAGE

940-255-9212

West Side Storage 20-5813

Contact Chasity Avirett or Brian Tarter

11x30 Units Available

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WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

• Pre-engineered Weld-up • Barns/Shops • Arenas/Hangars • Fencing

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

817-220-2150 www.weld-done.net Our Business is Metal Buildings - And We’re Good!

DESIGN

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 Fax 817-237-0904

Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets.

817-980-3066.

3-2 MH, total electric, $885/mo.

Available immediately. 817-2204095.

3-2 mobile home for rent, $550/mo. $450 deposit, $35 application fee (over 18 years of age). If interested, 817-221-3112.

12198 FM 730 N. R-1. 1 bedroom SW, fenced yard, water/trash service paid, $550/mo. $500 deposit. 817372-3050.

NICE 2-2 MH on lot between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. One small pet ok. $500/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/ trash service. (Handyman can work for some of deposit.) 682-551-0424; 254-227-0323.

Nice Remodeled 3-2 MH. 6 miles south of Springtown on FM 51. $550/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/trash service. 682-551-0424; 254-227-0323.

PELICAN BAY: 1505 LARK COURT, 2-2, $565/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol.

Country Living, Very Nice. 13030 Liberty School Road, Azle. 2-2 MH with mature trees, completely remodeled inside. New carpet, etc.

Free lawn care, $650/mo. $650 deposit. 817-444-1167.

3-2 DW, Azle ISD, $825/mo. $550 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.

3-2 SW, Azle ISD, $675/mo. $350 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.

5x10 $25/month

Special!

6 Months ... $125 817-246-4646 069

Sand/Gravel

Driveway gravel, top soil, septic rock. Tandem dump trucks. Grady Mansell 817-713-7495.

BEST DEAL

SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL Dozer and Tractor Work

TOP SOIL • ROADBASE • BRICK SAND DRIVEWAY GRAVEL • CRUSHED STONE (sizes ¼ inch up to 2 feet)

YOU CALL...

WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125

PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340

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FOR SALE: 6704 sq. ft. lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118.

Secluded hilltop 2 acres with trees, no restrictions. OWNER WILL CARRY WITH NO CREDIT CHECK. 817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com.

REDUCED! 3.4 acres in Lost Acres Addition, 5 miles from Agnes, $30,000, good terms. 817-690-7882.

081 Business/Commercial FOR SALE OR RENT: 6,700 sf office/warehouse at 1750 N. FM 51, Springtown. Several offices, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, large meeting room, warehouse area, loading dock, all on 1 acre. $169,000 or $1,600/mo. 817-220-5339; 817-7980891.

Great office space for rent on the square next to Springtown Drug. 565 sq. ft., new carpet. Call 817-5234952.

Professional Office Space For Lease: 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Suite 103, 1,100 sq. ft., individual offices; Suite 104, 800 sq. ft. 817-220-2150.

GREAT LOCATION!! 1504 SE Parkway, Azle, on Hwy 199 frontage road. 1,000 sq. ft., 4 offices and kitchenette. Suitable for Doctors, Accountants, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents, etc. $800/mo. 817-6907882.

40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495.

900 sq. ft. Building for Rent. $300/ mo. for the first 6 months. 817-5850366.

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RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD w/New Carpet! $725/$500 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817360-3039.

3-2-2 in Azlewood, CH/A, $1,000/ mo. $850 deposit, $35 application fee. 817-444-0205.

3-1 duplex, 2 acres, between Springtown & Weatherford. Close to FM 51/Dill Road intersection.

Professionally Remodeled. $550/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/trash service. (Handyman can work for some of deposit.) 682-5510424; 682-559-1819.

2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location.

Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle.

817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com.

SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $625/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406.

Newer updated 4-2 home, fenced backyard, $1,175/mo. $1,175 deposit, Pets Welcome: $250 deposit per pet. Non smoking. 817658-6554, Agent.

2-1 duplex, Azle ISD, no pets, $550/ mo. Water service furnished. 817296-6169.

SPECIAL: Total Move-In $725. 3-2 duplex, Springtown ISD, Section 8 accepted. 817-980-3066.

3-2-1 brick home, freshly painted. $975/mo. $900 deposit. 417 N. Cedar Street, Springtown. Don 817692-1996.

PELICAN BAY: 1916 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-1-1, $655/$400 deposit; 1852 CORAL ROAD, 2-2-1, $625/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

Taking Applications for 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, fresh paint inside & out. Pets Welcome with Deposit (MUST be potty trained). Great Location. 866463-5719.

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence!

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Duplex Homes For Lease 2 & 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • 1 Car Garage Stewart Bend Court, off South Stewart Street close to Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle

(817) 444-2362

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Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

To Fit Your Every Need and Lifestyle!

New Appliances, FS W/D Connections, Water/Trash Service Included, Warm Colors, Brushed Nickel Hardware and So Much More!

Beautiful Pool!

Call for Details 817-444-0030 525 Commerce Street • Azle crestwoodah.com

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle

CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS

1/1 - $495 & Up Efficiency - $375

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APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income.

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Have a Safe and Happy New Year f rom your f riends at the Azle News & Springtown Epigraph

AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. Also, RV lots & rentals and mobile home lots for rent.

085 Mobile Homes for Sale

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

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MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

Now Leasing 817-221-2002 Storage Units

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APARTMENT FOR RENT: 3BR 1.5BA, $650/mo. plus $650 deposit, pet deposit $1,000 per pet. 6320 Midway Road, Springtown 76082.

Call 817-318-0507.

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Houses for Sale

Azle: 3-2-2, 709 Poe, needs work.

817-444-2136.

OWNER WILL CARRY NOTE WITH NO CREDIT CHECK for a 3-2 on an acre in the country.

New roof, flooring, paint.

817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lots for rent: 1708 GALE DRIVE, $155/ mo. $50 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Español.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illigal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

The Bryants Co. 817-220-2021 Dana Bryant/Realtor 817-613-7189 LAND 1.26 ACRES on restricted cul-de-sac. $18,500 Heavily wooded 13 acres off Agnes Northwest of Springtown. $97,500.

4.510 ACRES with water, septic and electric, ready for your home and animals! Slidell ISD. $42,500 19.43 Heavily wooded acres in Wise County.

Boonsville area. Well, septic, electric, large

storage building and fenced. $138,500.

Financing options.

Nice 1 ACRE lot in Reno on Quail Run. Water, septic and electric. Build your home here. $30,500. Financing options. .81 ACRES inside city limits. Pecan and fruit trees, storage bldg. $35,000.

10 ACRES of trees and pasture. Has old structure $80,000.

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Bransom real estate Seasons Greetings from Trinity Territory! We would like to help you and our four legged friends find homes for the Holidays. Please visit our local Azle Animal Shelter at the address below to adopt one of the animals in need of a loving home.

817-444-5100 We can help you with any type of transaction!

HUD Approved • Texas Vet • Foreclosures • Commercial Properties • Remodels • New Homes

724 Park Drive • Azle, TX • Phone: 817-444-8215 Adoption Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am and 2:00 pm FANCY

Hello my name is Fancy and I believe I’m a 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix. I’ve spent most of my life in the Azle Shelter and I’d really like a forever home for the New Year. I am a sweet, quiet, shy girl who gets along with everybody. I will sit or lay in a corner or under a chair until I get comfortable with my new surroundings and family. I do require a fenced in yard to play in when I’m out and I love to play with most dog toys.

VAL

Hello to you! My name is Val and I am about 10 months old. I am a sweet boy who is reserved and relaxed. I typically take a few minutes to feel comfortable in a new situation or with a new person, but then my sweet personality starts to shine through. If you are interested in adopting me, stop by and meet me in the shelter’s “get to know me” room. I look forward to seeing you soon!

108 BLue Ridge Ct., SpRingtoWn $99,900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath manufactured home 1,858 sq. ft. on 1.79 acres with 3 stall metal barn. Cross fenced for livestock.

1507 S HWY 287, deCAtuR $249,000

Location, Location, Location!

Last Lot! 2 Commercial Acres with HWY 287 Frontage.

Please contact one of us for a free analysis of what your property is worth in today’s Seller’s market!

Pam Malhotra, Broker 817-709-0062 Cynthia Bynum, Agent: 817-360-0564 Parker and Tarrant Counties Rose Weaver, Agent: 817-489-4560 Parker and Tarrant Counties Courtney Jenkins, Agent: 817-938-9994 Parker and Tarrant Counties Patti Duty, Agent: 940-577-2733 Wise County Margarita Fuentes, Agent: 817-233-4388 Tarrant County Zach Ortiz, Agent: 682-227-5814 Remodel Specialist

See Our Waterfront Properties at

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Visual Tours of all our Properties Available at:

www.bransomrealestate.net

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Happy New Year!

We at Bransom Real Estate would like to say Thank You for your trust in letting us serve you with your real estate needs this past year.

To serve you better in 2015, we have welcomed 2 new agents to our real estate family. Chris Smith and Mel Lopez, who are here to help us serve you even better in the coming year, with all your real estate needs.

From our family to yours.

Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Bransom Real Estate Results you can count on 817-444-5100

Clip and mail with check to: or 321. W. Main Street • Azle, Texas 76020

P.O. Box 557 • Springtown, Texas, 76082

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