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Trial by fire Family overwhelmed by generosity of community by carla noah stutsman Jim Mowrey awoke around 1:20 a.m. Monday morning, Jan. 4, to the faint but unmistakable smell of something burning. Looking around in the darkness of his bedroom, he noticed a wisp of smoke coming from a Scentsy warmer plugged into the wall. The culprit Scentsy was unplugged and placed in another room, and Mowrey dozed, dreaming so vividly of rain that he could hear the pitter-patter of raindrops. Looking back, the quadriplegic father of triplet daughters who will mark their 15th birthday Jan. 20, realizes it wasn’t rain making the noise in his dream – it was fire, snapping and popping as it devoured wood in the attic above him. The Dallas Cowboys had beaten the Detroit Lions that Sunday evening, and Mowrey and his daughters – Ashley, Hannah, and Madison – had celebrated with a crackling fire in their outdoor pa-

tio fireplace. By 9 p.m., the last of the logs had burned down and the fire was smoldering at best. The Mowrey sisters were in bed by about 10 p.m. and their dad followed suit a half-hour later. When Mowrey woke again, it was about 2 a.m. He instantly recognized the smoke was worse. Switching on the lights, he saw “smoke everywhere” and panic set in. Mowrey, his daughters, and Hector, his caregiver, spoke over one another describing the 10 minutes that followed. Fear. Smoke. Chaos. Flames. Panic. Madison, Ashley, and Hannah all agree that despite seeing the flames on the patio, it never really occurred to them that their house would burn down. At home in their former abode, now owned by friends, the Mowrey family is grateful to be safe after a “We just thought the fire trucks would devastating fire and for the vast outpouring of generosity from the community. From left to right are Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman PLEASE SEE FAMILY, PAGE 7A. Hannah, Ginger, Hector, Madison, Ashley, and Jim.

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Azle High School band students (l-r): Mackenzie Austin, Jacob Derting, Brady Carlson and Grace Villalpando tied an AHS record when all four were named to the Texas All-State Band Jan. 10. Just once before, in 2009, did so many AHS students earn spots in the band.

by carla noah stutsman The Azle High School band program repeated history over the past weekend when four of its members were named to the Texas All-State Band. The achievement ties the AHS record for most students to earn a spot in the elite band in a year. The feat has only been accomplished once once before – in 2009 – according to AHS Band Director Shawn Murphy . Mackenzie Austin (B-flat clarinet), Brady Carlson (trumpet), Jacob Derting (trombone) and Grace Villalpando (alto clarinet) each earned a coveted spot in the Texas All-State Band. They auditioned Jan. 10 along with seven additional AHS band students at Abilene Christian University in Abilene. “I’m so proud of these kids for all their hard work toward this accomplishment. Each of these committed and ded-

icated students put in countless hours of practice to become one of the most elite high school musicians in Texas,” said Kim Murphy, assistant band director at AHS. “I have no doubt they will represent our school and our community in the very best way at the TMEA Clinic and Convention.” Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) sponsors the Texas All-State audition process to promote students’ dedication to their musical knowledge and skill and to encourage TMEA member directors to support their students in this development. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. More than 1,500 students are selected through a process that begins with more than 60,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 15 ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs).

This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 28 TMEA Regions. Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to compete against musicians from other Regions in seven TMEA Area competitions. The highest-ranking musicians judged at the TMEA Area competitions qualify to perform in a TMEA All-State music group. These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors during the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances before thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close. This year’s performances will be in San Antonio Feb 11-14.

City employee health coverage returns to former carrier by carla noah stutsman One of the most impactful decisions the city of Azle faces annually is selecting a health insurance plan for its employees. This year, according to City Manager Craig Lemin, that process was made “especially joyous” by the ever-increasing regulations contained within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as “Obamacare.” It was also compounded by the city’s decision last year to move to a partially self-funded policy administered by RHA, a third-party administrator. In the words of the city’s Insurance Agent of Record Tammera Hollerich of Insurance Benefits Team, “It just doesn’t

work for us. It was an administrative headache we thought we’d understand – and we do to a certain degree. But we didn’t feel it was as smooth for employees and staff as it could have been.” City staff and employees have come to expect annual increases in health insurance premiums – the city’s 20142015 budget projected a 15 percent increase – but RHA’s initial renewal numbers came in with a rate increase of 43 percent. When city staffers explained to RHA they didn’t even want to approach the city council with such an extraordinary increase, RHA adjusted the numbers to reflect a 15 percent increase to the basic plan for employees

that’s paid by the city. However, RHA shifted its initial increase over to employees who also cover their spouses and/or children. Dependent coverage is not paid by the city, so employees would have absorbed the brunt of RHA’s proposed premium increase. The increase to those employees ranged from 59 percent to 91 percent. So Hollerich sent out requests for proposals to numerous traditional insurance companies, such as Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare, as well as the city’s former insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). No competitive bids were received from Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

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or even the Texas Municipal League. But Hollerich and city of Azle Human Resources Manager Cat Schlueter say they were surprised – shocked, actually – when BCBS submitted a proposal that would allow the city to revert to a fully insured policy while maintaining similar coverage options to what it currently offers at more reasonable rates than those offered by RHA. In fact, BCBS’ proposal includes ACA-required taxes and fees, while the RHA renewal rates did not. While the BCBS rate for the basic, city-funded plan for employees is 4.5 percent higher than last year’s rate, it’s also less than the 15 percent budgeted for the fiscal year.

The city also opted to switch to a slightly different plan for those employees who choose to pay to carry dependents on their plan. That change minimizes the burden on employees of up-front cost for dependent coverage and also moves them from an 80-20 plan to a 70-30 plan. BCBS, however, did not provide competitive rates for employee dental coverage; the city has opted to return to Assurant for that coverage. Meanwhile, Hollerich and city staff are already trying to prepare for the next round of hoops they’ll have to jump through in 2016 thanks to the ACA.

Swearing In Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett, right, congratulates Azle’s newest police officer, Angel Perez, following a swearing-in ceremony during the city council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 6.

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Sales tax revenue on the rise for most by carla noah stutsman Most cities and special purpose districts in this area saw healthy increases for January when compared with January 2014, but there are several some notable exceptions. Parker County’s January sales tax revenue dropped 1.32%, from $577,429 in January 2014 to $569,796 this month. And the town of Lakeside, which enjoyed a big boost in revenues in 2014 due to a one percent increase to its sales tax rate approved by voters in November 2013, saw its first decline in more than a year. Its sales tax revenue dropped 23.01 percent from $12,841 in January 2014 to $9,885 this month. That decrease is not alarming after 12 months of increases of more than 100 percent. Pelican Bay saw a dramatic decrease – 22.74 percent – from $1,784 in January 2014 to $1,378 this month. However, elsewhere in the area, things are looking up. In Reno, January sales tax revenue of $5,614 is 17.51 percent higher than in January 2014, when it received $4,777. Sanctuary, too, got a bump with January revenues of $1,241. That’s 28.22 percent more than in 2014 when it received $968.

The city of Springtown received $69,232 in January, representing a 10.57 percent increase from its January 2014 sales tax revenue of $62,610. The city of Azle, as well as its two special purpose districts, all showed healthy increases in sales tax revenues for January when compared with revenues a year ago. The city received $169,356 in January, a 7.87 percent increase from January 2014 revenues of $156,990. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District received revenue in January of $32,797. Compared with January 2014 revenue of $30,060, that’s a bump of 9.1 percent. The Azle Municipal Development District’s January revenue of $30,593 is 16.93 more than its January 2014 revenue of $26,163. All Parker County cities combined received $1,360,766 in sales tax revenue for January, marking a 9.56 percent increase from January 2014 revenues of $1,241,946. Similarly, all Tarrant County cities combined saw an 8.72 percent increase with January revenues of $36,230,421 compared with January 2014 revenues of $33,321,539. The January sales tax figures represent November sales reported by monthly tax filers.

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Parker County Arrests The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail between Jan 2-10. • Weatherford police arrested a 46-year-old Springtown man Jan. 3 and charged him with theft of property, $50-$500. • Corey Brooks Kirkland, 24, of Springtown was arrested Jan. 3 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a Burnet County warrant for driving while intoxicated with an open alcoholic container. He was also off bond for a prior charge of theft of property, $50-$500. • Colby Lee Childs, 24, of Azle was arrested Jan. 3 by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and charged with possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, 4-200 grams, a state jail felony. • Geoffrey Allen Williams, 23, of Azle, was arrested Jan. 4 by

DPS troopers and charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon. • Weatherford police arrested a 19-year-old Azle man Jan. 4 and charged him with failure to identify fugitive with intent to give false information. He was also off bond for two counts of assault. • Adam Joshua Stewart, 23, of Azle was arrested Jan. 4 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, 4-200 grams, a first degree felony. He also had an active Tarrant County warrant for burglary of a building. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 22-year-old Azle man Jan. 5 for probation violation of a Tarrant County charge if assault – family violence. • A 39-year-old Azle man was arrested Jan. 5 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a bench warrant and a Wise County de-

tainer. No further information was available at press time. • Hudson Oaks police arrested a 23-year-old Springtown man Jan. 5 and charged him with theft of property, $50-$500. • A 17-year-old Azle man was arrested Jan. 6 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a warrant for indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 46-year-old Springtown man Jan. 8 on a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) hold for theft of property. • Aaron Blake Howard, 22, of Springtown was arrested Jan. 8 by DPS troopers and charged with manufacturing or delivery

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What doesn’t work It’s a little hard to tell MLK’s cohorts apart; like the troupe of dwarves in the Hobbit films, there are so many to keep track of that it’s disconcerting. Ejogo as King’s wife is short-changed here. She’s fine but is a background player who is not fleshed out. The LBJ slight is a tad troublesome. However, it’s hardly blatant and does not derail the movie – you just wish it had been more accurate.

The rating The N-word is prevalent, of course. The beatings are not explicit, but they are pretty hard to watch. There are also some minor vulgarities (they got that part of LBJ right). The PG-13 is appropriate. Summing up Selma is absolutely worth seeing. Even with its historical hiccups, the tale is a part of our American history everyone should either be aware of or be reminded of, depending on your age. Next up American Sniper.

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Red Solo Cup BBQ Bash arrives Jan. 24 by carla noah stutsman In just two years, it’s become one of the mostanticipated events in Azle. That’s partly because proceeds from the Azle Education Foundation’s Red Solo Cup BBQ Bash go toward scholarships, teacher grants, campus grants, and new teacher gift cards right here in the Azle Independent School District. It’s also because of the fun live auction items – like opportunities to watch the Azle Hornets football games from the Hornet Field Sky Box, call the first play of the AHS Hornet football season, sit in reserved VIP seats for the 20152016 Hornet basketball season, serve as bat boy for the AHS Hornet baseball team or bat girl for the AHS Hornet softball team or even watch the Volunteering as an auction spotter, Kent Meyerhoeffer coaxes bidders during the annual Homecoming game from a Sofa on the 2014 Red Solo Cup BBQ Bash. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman Sidelines.

But most people enjoy it because it’s just plain fun. This year’s event is slated for 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Orchard, located at 100 Orchard Lane. A barbecue dinner will be prepared and served by Railhead BBQ. A donation bar will be available as well as live entertainment and dancing. Individual tickets are $20, and sponsorship packages – some include named student scholarships – are still available by contacting event chairperson Debra Jenkins at (817) 832-3663 or at debrajenkinsrealtor@gmail.com. Last year alone, the Azle Education Foundation provided more than $50,000 in scholarships, grants, gift cards, and other programs within the Azle ISD.

Five Azle High School seniors honored by Rotary by mark k. campbell More talented Azle High School twelfth graders were praised for their academic careers at the Jan. 8 Rotary Club meeting. Earning certificates were Malachi Slick, Alaina Williams, Kyle Buss, Taylor May, and David McGee. Slick was picked as a winner in December but was away at a school function. He sits No. 29 in AHS’ Class of 2015 and will be off to Texas A&M to study bio-medical engineering next fall. Slick has been involved in Hornet basketball for all four seasons and has served on the Student Council. He said he especially enjoys being part of the school’s improv troupe. Williams is No. 16 out of 353 seniors at Azle High. Scholastically, she is strong in math and science and will attend Texas A&M to seek some sort of animal science degree.

Williams was involved in basketball and track in her early years. Today, she is a member of the rodeo team and an avid barrel racer and team roper. In her time in Future Farmers of America, Williams helped the quiz team to success. She also is a member of the National Honor Society and has served on the Student Council. Buss is also heading for Texas A&M where his goal is an engineering degree in the mechanical or nuclear arenas. He is heavily involved in band and choir and is currently the section leader for low reeds. Buss, who plays baritone sax, is a member of the All-Region Band and has competed in state solo and ensemble competitions. He is a member of a church chorus that sings internationally. May, No. 15 at AHS, is bound for UT-Austin to study engineering.

At AHS, she, too, is part of the improv group and the National Honor Society. May also loves the Drama Club and just finished playing the Wicked Witch of the West in AHS’ well-received The Wizard of Oz. She has earned a litany of UIL acting honors. She plays several musical instruments and is involved in multiple community projects. McGee said he hopes to attend Embry Riddel in Florida to become a pilot. He is No. 44 at AHS and has excelled in numerous Advanced Placement classes. McGee has served on the Student Council for years and is currently the student body secretary. Athletically, he competes in track. He said he plays keyboard in a church band and is a member The Azle Rotary Club recognized five students for their outstanding efforts at AHS: of the leadership council there. (l-r) Malachi Slick, Alaina Williams, David McGee, Kyle Buss, and Taylor May. Photo by Mark K. Campbell McGee will shortly complete his ground school training to become a private pilot.

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‘Mathletes’ compete at Flower Mound The Azle High School math and science team competed in Lewisville Saturday, Jan. 10 in the annual Flower Mound High School UIL Academic tournament. Though the team did not win any team or individual awards, individual members did improve and gain valuable experience against mostly 6A-competitors. Senior Nathan Redmon finished fourth in the science contest and tied for the top biology

score. Senior Taylor Brown placed seventh in the calculator applications contest and senior Keni Martin took eighth in the calculator contest. Junior Carl Bertsch came in eighth in the calculator contest. Sophomore Shawn Kim finished ninth in the calculator contest and freshman Ainsley McDonald scored a personal best with her tenth place finish in the calculator event.

Citizens Police Academy slated here The Azle Police Department will sponsor a free Citizens Police Academy (CPA) beginning Feb. 2. The CPA is open to individuals age 21 and older who reside or work in the city of Azle. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 30 and a basic background check will be conducted on each applicant. Completed applications should be returned to

Detective Victoria Little at the Azle Police Department. The CPA will cover topics including police department organization, state laws, patrol operations, narcotics, criminal investigations, accident investigation, use of force, and crime prevention . For more information, contact Little by phone at 817-444-7497 or email her at vlittle@ci.azle.tx.us.

Street sweeping begins Jan. 19

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Beginning Monday, Jan. 19, Waste Partners will sweep curb and gutter streets in Azle. Street sweeping will begin in Timberlake Estates and move north from there. Azle residents are asked to help by removing all vehicles, basketball backboards and trash cans from streets. Moving your car off the street on sweep day is important – a parked car on the street means that an area of almost three car lengths will be left unswept. Contact the storm water manager at 817-4444511 if you have questions or concerns.

by sue turnipseed The B J Clark Community Center is a good place to replace loneliness with fellowship and good food every Monday through Friday. The doors for the Azle Senior Center open at 9 a.m., so come on down and banish that loneliness. Last Friday was food bank day and those who qualified received milk, cheese, potatoes, cabbage, bread, and many other food items to help with their grocery budget. Thanks to Don Howard and his helper Rick Bagwell for going to the food bank to get the

Azle High School’s math and science team competed in the Flower Mound High School UIL Academic tournament Saturday, Jan. 10. Pictured are (front, l-r): Shawn Kim, Keni Martin, Jennifer Wang; and (back, l-r): Ainsley McDonald, Taylor Brown, Carl Bertsch, Christian McGill, Nathan Redmon.

INSIDE DIGEST Hams class in Saginaw Jan. 17 The Kilocycle Amateur Radio Club invites the public to free ham radio classes from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Saginaw Fire Station, 400 South Saginaw Blvd. The class will include radio demonstrations and a PowerPoint presentation and will cover what you need to know for the FCC test to get a beginner ham license. Register at the club website w5sh.org. For more info call 817-721-5696.

Church offers hot meals to needy The Church at Azle, 1801 South Stewart Street, offers a free hot meal to anyone who needs or wants one every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. The church’s desire is to help those who are struggling, especially in the cold winter months. There’s no pressure to stay for evening services.

food. The ones who have signed up for pet food received it and that allows more to be spent on other necessary items. There is an active bridge club that meets on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. allowing everyone who loves to play to enjoy the game. Diane Dycus leads the Chicken Foot dominoes game every Thursday after lunch for those who enjoy the game and fellowship. On Friday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m., Marian Ross will be at the Center to discuss Medicare fraud, which will be a useful program for anyone on Medicare.

Some new people coming to the Center are Ken and Jan Orr and Tom Horn. They are enjoying a warm place to escape from home and meet new people. Yoga and chair exercise at the Emanuel Building is a place to limber up and improve muscle use which keeps you enjoying living during the retirement years. Jean Howard has been put in Harris rehab for help to regain her health. Call 817-444-0070 to have a meal ordered for you the day before you plan to eat at the Center.

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Forty years! That’s how long the Bryants Company has been in the real estate business. They are the best at what they do. That’s what readers of the Weatherford Democrat decided when The Bryants Company was voted Reader’s Choice for Best Real Estate Company in 2010 and 2013. The company was begun by John and Barbara Bryant. Married for 56 years and active at Friendship Baptist Church since 1969, John started the company in Springtown in 1974 after graduating from TCU. Barbara, owner and broker, joined John in 1975. The duo opened an office in Weatherford in 1979. Both have served in their communities. John was a Springtown Lions Club member, serving years as secretary. He was the Parker County Association Realtor of the Year in 1983 and 1993. He has also served on that group’s board of directors for years and was president in 1993. John also served on the Texas Association of Realtors from 1988-92 and on the Central Tax Authority Board of Directors from 1982-87. Barbara received the Parker County Realtor Associate Award in 1983 and Realtor of the Year in 1990. She has served as the group’s Education Committee Chairman for years. Barbara was the Democrat’s Reader’s Choice for Best Realtor in 2007 and 2010. She was also the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year in 2001. Dana Bryant graduated from Texas Tech in 1987 with a BBA in Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate. She joined the family business in 1997, got a salesperson license in 1998, and earned a broker license in 2002. She, too, owns a slew of honors, including the 2006 Realtor of the Year Award from the Greater Metro West Association that she joined in 1998. She served on the Board of Directors there in 2002-10 and as president in 2009. She serves on several committees including the Education Committee.

Bruce O. Bryant joined the family business in 1996. He achieved his salesperson license in 2001. Bruce is the Commercial and Residential Property Manager for The Bryants Company and is also involved in the subdivision development of the business. Mechelle Bryant graduated from TCU in 1999 with a degree in Education and taught at Reno Elementary for five years. She joined the family business in 2004, the same year she obtained her salesperson license. She earned her brokers license in 2011. She is a member of the Greater Metro West Association and has served on several committees for years. Bill Cameron trained to become an engineer, banker, or economist; he chose to become a broad spectrum real estate practitioner involved in sales, land acquisition, development, and mortgage banking for more than two decades. Recent legislative changes have now focused his passion to development and utility expansion. These issues will be his goals for the next 20 years. Cheryl Cates has been working at The Bryants Company for years. A mother of three and married for 46 years, Cheryl has served on the Board of Directors and the Educational Committee of the Parker County/Weatherford Association of Realtors. She has won the group’s Spirit Award. The Bryants Company has two offices – 1003 East Hwy. 199 in Springtown and at 815 North Main Street in Weatherford. The businesses are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 9-1, and by appointment. With their vast experience, The Bryants Company has been helping generations of families achieve their real estate dreams and are ready to serve you, too. Call the Springtown office at 817-220-2021 or the Weatherford office at 817-596-5011.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Obituaries Dorothy L. Smart

Floyd Lee Killingsworth

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Olivet Chapel. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles E. Smart. Survivors include son, Charles G. Smart and wife, Tammy; daughters, LaVonda McManamy and husband, Charlie, Rhonda Morgan and Kelley Luper; seven grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; brothers, Douglas, Blake and Johnny; Dorothy L. Smart, 76, sisters, Clotene, Sarah and passed away Wednesday, Jan. Bonnie; and numerous other 7, 2015, surrounded by her relatives and friends. family. The Azle News, A funeral service was held at Jan. 14, 2015 Edition 11:30 a.m. Monday in Mount

Ronnie Williams Sr. 2014 held at 2 p.m., Jan. 17, 2015 at Springtown Cemetery. He will be dearly missed but he is finally home. No more pain, Jesus took him home. Brother, I love you and miss you dearly, your sister Faye Teater. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Williams and Georgia Williams. Survivors include son, Ronnie Williams Jr. and wife Crystal; brother, Lonnie Williams Sr. and wife Kathy; sisters, Sandra Thomas and husband Ronnie, Janice Freeman and husband Dean of Springtown, Faye Teater of Azle, Kaye Moore of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces Ronnie Williams Sr., 63, and friends. passed away Nov. 30, 2014 in The Azle News, Weatherford. Jan. 14, 2015 Edition A graveside service will be

Troy Wetsel 1933-2015

Troy Wetsel, 81, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. A funeral service was held 12 p.m. Tuesday at Metropolitan Baptist Church, in Lake Worth. Interment at Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday at White’s Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Veterans Association. Troy was born Jan. 26, 1933 in Ackerly, Texas to the late Joe Louis Wetsel and

Hattie Elva Emfinger. He worked with Union Pacific Railroad for over thirty years. Troy loved to fish, play golf and card games, as well as softball in his younger years. He cherished his time with his family and close friends Calvin Helbring and Faye Owens. Troy was preceded in death by grandson, Daniel Hawthorne; siblings, Mittie Danford, Alver Wetsel, Albert Wetsel, Junior Wetsel, Arlee Wetsel, Norene Flowers, Jessie Wetsel, and Ruth Stovall. Survivors include son, Kenny Smith; daughters, Robbie Prentice and husband, Marlin, and Melinda Hawthorne and husband, Danny; grandchildren, Shanda Casper, Jason Hawthorne, Jeremy Hawthorne, Charlotte Prentice, Austin James Smith, and Kenny Bob Smith; eleven great-grandchildren; and brother, Coy Wetsel. The Azle News, Jan. 14, 2015 Edition

Floyd Lee Killingsworth, “Bubba,” “Bub,” “Dad,” “Grandpa” and “GreatGrandpa,” left this earth very much loved by his family Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. There will be no public service, at his request. Floyd was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Charles Ernest Killingsworth and Estelle

George Wayne Lowery 1940-2015

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SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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SILVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner FM 730 S. & Veal Station Rd. Sunday School ......................9:45 am Morning Worship .................10:50 am Evening Worship ....................6:00 pm Wed. Prayer Service...............7:00 pm Pastor: Jay Ditty Minister of Music: David Musick Church 817-444-2325 www.silvercreekbc.org

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Corner FM 730S & FM 1886 Sunday School .......................9:30 am Worship Service ...................10:30 am Wed. Prayer Service...............7:00 pm 817-270-8476 Pastor - Jon Baker Music Minister - Lloyd McCarroll, Jr. Transporation Available

brother, Sonny Killingsworth. Survivors include his son, Floyd Killingsworth and wife, Diane; daughter, Karin Dedman and husband, Robert; son, Richard Killingsworth and wife, Tracy; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Killingsworth; sister, Dorothy Sipes; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Azle News, Jan. 14, 2015 Edition

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A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17 in Alexander’s Midway Chapel. Wayne was born, Aug. 9, 1940 in Cleburne to George Grover and Mabel Hanshew Lowery. They both preceded him in death, along with his wife, Shirley Lowery and granddaughter, Zotae Oliver. Survivors include daughter, Regina Alexander and husband, Robert; step-son, Craig Oliver; grandchildren, Bryan (Kourtney) and Amy George Wayne Lowery, 74, (Landon); great-grandchildren, a loving father and grandfather Tara, Kaylee and Kylie. passed away peacefully, The Azle News, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in Jan. 14, 2015 Edition Fort Worth.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Church St., Azle • 817-444-3323 Morn. Worship ........ 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School .......................9:45 am Youth (UMYF) .........5:00 p.m. Sunday & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Pastor: Dr. Scott Youngblood

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 E. • Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) Sunday School ...................... 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service .....10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 pm Wednesday ...........................7:00 pm

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COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 1405 Reynolds Rd., Azle • 817-444-7117 Directions: 730 N. to 1542 .5 mi. right on Cardinal, left on Reynolds Pastor - Rev. Fred Weaver 817-444-3181 Rev. Faye Mote 817-220-5734 Sunday School .......................9:45 am Morning Worship .................11:00 am Sunday Evening .....................6:00 pm Wednesday Evening ...............7:00 pm Sunday Night Youth ..............6:00 pm

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ST. ANNE’S CHURCH (Episcopal/Anglican) 6055 Azle Ave., Lake Worth 817-237-1888 www.saint-annes.org Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Roger Grist Early Worship w/Communion... 8:00 am Sunday School (Adults-Jr.H.). ....9:15 am (Nursery Available) Choral Worship w/Communion.....10:30 am “Narnia” Children’s Church...........10:30 am

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Hector travels back to California as often as he can afford it to see his wife and child who still live there. He had been saving up for such a trip in the weeks leading up to the fire, Mowrey said. Unfortunately, some cash Hector had “stashed” away for his trip was consumed in the fire. There’s also Kate and her children, Henry, 11 and Mindy, 4, who lived in a separate structure on the Mowrey’s property. Kate often takes care of Mowrey if Hector is away, or when he runs to the store, Mowrey said. Although the structure Kate and her kids lived in was spared in the fire, it’s now without water or electricity as a result of the fire. “They need an inexpensive rental place,” Mowrey said. “Kate doesn’t make a lot of money and can’t afford much – maybe there’s someone out there who could offer her an inexpensive place to rent.”

come and put it out, and we’d probably have to rebuild the patio,” Ashley said. That’s not exactly the way it worked out. Hector, who Mowrey calls an unsung hero, had begun spraying water on the patio, but when he realized the roof was already on fire, he went in to get Mowrey dressed. “I called 911, and was just barely talking because of all the smoke,” Mowrey remembered. “Hector was trying to get my pants and shoes on, but the smoke was so bad, I just yelled at the girls to get out.” He estimates it took about five minutes from the time he first woke up that second time before he knew his daughters were out of the house. Another four or five minutes passed as Hector struggled in the smoky bedroom to put clothes on Mowrey and get him into his specialized wheelchair. “Not enough can be said about the role Hector played in all this,” Mowrey said. “From It’ll always be Jim’s house spraying the flames, to getting Less than a week after the me out – the girls could not have fire, the Mowrey family – ingotten me out of there – and then cluding Hector and Ginger he actually went into the garage – gathered, wearing donated and got the van out.” clothing, in the living room of Without the van, Mowrey their friends, Brian and Nancy would not be able to drive him- Rogers, who own Ace of Azle. self to work, he explained. It’s Ashley and Madison lounged specially modified to allow him on a red couch, while Jim mato drive, with a lift so he can get neuvered his chair into a corner. in and out without assistance. Hannah plopped onto a bench Hector has worked for the where she could snuggle up to Mowrey family since “the girls” her dad, whose arm instinctive– they dislike being referred to ly wrapped around her. as “the triplets” They were – were babies, comfortable, as and it’s abunthough they’d dantly clear spent times tohe’s a beloved gether in that member of the place before. family. Brian Rogers As is Ginwas at the Azle ger, the golden Historical MuJim Mowery retriever who seum helping Fire victim also made it out take down the of the burning city’s official house. Christmas tree, Tina, Madison’s pet turtle of but his wife, Nancy, sat nearby several years, wasn’t so fortunate. at the kitchen table. And while the fire trucks did Hector busied himself with come – from Azle, Lake Worth, things that needed to be done, Eagle Mountain and Parker but eventually sat between County’s ESD1 – the Mowreys’ Ashley and Madison. Ginger subdivision does not have fire roamed from person to person hydrants. That meant water had as though she owned the place. to be brought in from other nearFact is, she used to. Well, sort by hydrants by tankers. of. “Here’s the reality: It was the Jim and Brian met about five middle of the night, the tempera- years ago when they worked ture was in the teens, and those next door to one another and firefighters were asleep, too. It soon became friends. takes a few minutes to get up, get About four years ago, when dressed and get going,” Mow- Jim told Brian he was selling rey said. “It’s about a 15 minute his home on Eagle Mountain drive out there from any of the Lake, Brian and Nancy came to fire stations, and they were here have a look. within about 20 minutes.” “I remember sitting at the Once firefighters arrived, closing table when we bought they deployed a “dump tank,” this house and telling Jim: ‘It’ll which is something akin to a always be your house,’” Nancy blowup “kiddy” swimming said. pool, and each tanker pulled “We actually call it ‘Jim’s up, dumped its precious load house’ sometimes,” she laughed. of water and set off to get more Nancy makes light of their from a distant hydrant. offer to move the Mowreys in Azle’s Quint was on scene as after the fire. well, in addition to the Ameri“I’ve always thought that can Red Cross, who provided bedroom back there was the refreshments, food and rehab most beautiful room in the for firefighters, and toiletry kits house,” she says, nodding toand gift cards for the Mowreys. ward one end of the home. The Bakers across the street “Now I get to sleep in there!” invited them inside where they She and Brian moved most of could be warm, and Hannah, their belongings to that room so Madison, and Ashley went in Jim could re-inhabit his former and out. bedroom. Mowrey, though, sat in his “It just made sense – it’s alwheelchair the entire time, ready equipped for his needs,” watching his home literally go she said. up in flames. One gesture at a time Some losses not covered The Rogers’ offer was just The Mowrey home has been the beginning. deemed a total loss, but there Mowrey’s insurance agent, is insurance. It simply doesn’t Angela Lamb with Farmers, cover everything. arrived at his home about 3:30

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a.m. – while it was still burning – to assure him everything would be okay and walk him through the process that lay ahead. C & R Medical Supply in Fort Worth heard of Mowrey’s plight almost immediately and donated the medical supplies and equipment Jim Mowrey needed. Then, others began to ask how they could help the Mowrey family, and, three days after the fire, Jim set up a GoFundMe page. “The girls’ Christmas presents had put the final touches on their rooms,” Mowrey said. “We’d been in the house about four years, but they were finally really happy with their rooms. My girls are always very gracious, and they let us know how much they loved their new things, and that the house finally felt like home.” He knows insurance will replace his house and his things. But his desire to restore the smiles to his daughters’ faces motivated him to try to raise some money to get his children the things they need to be comfortable. In 48 hours, the GoFundMe balance was nearing $9,000, and Mowrey could only describe it as “overwhelming.” By Tuesday, Jan. 13, the fund had grown to more than $15,000. He already plans to put a substantial amount of that money into his daughters’ college funds. “It’s not just that, either – there are so many people and groups who have brought clothing, shoes, anything you can think of,” he said. “The staff at Azle Junior High, where the girls’ mother, Elise, works, Azle High School, the soccer team, the student council, Walnut Creek PTO, the Azle Chamber of Commerce.” Friends at school just walked up to them and handed them gift cards to places like Kohl’s, Home Depot, and different restaurants, the girls said. “You know the iPads from the high school, you’re supposed to pay a deposit and if something happens to it, you’re supposed to pay something – well, their iPads were replaced and we didn’t have to do any of that,” Mowrey said. “There are so many who donated, and we don’t even know who they are – they were anonymous.” One night not long after the fire, they went out for dinner, and when it was time to pay, the waitress told them a man at a nearby table had bought their meals. He had overheard them talking about the fire and just wanted to help, Mowrey explained. “We can never begin to thank them or ever repay what’s been done for us. And all the prayers and kind words are every bit as valuable” he said. “That first 12 to 24 hours there was a feeling of deep distress, but we’ve moved from feeling like we’re alone on an island to feeling like part of a community.” While he and his daughters know they can never thank or repay each individual who has reached out to them after this devastating event, Mowrey says they’ve agreed they want to show their gratitude one gesture at a time as they move forward. “We’re smiling! Just look at us!” Mowrey said as if he couldn’t believe it himself. “We’re smiling for a reason – we’re all safe and this community has made the transition so easy.”

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 15-8314-01 The City of Azle is soliciting the submittal of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from companies interested in functioning as a service provider in the maintenance and future upgrades of its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for its water/wastewater treatment facilities as listed on the RFQ packet. Interested firms must submit a SEALED RESPONSE PACKAGE OF ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND THREE (3) COPIES OF COMPLETED RESPONSES AND MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CITY OF AZLE, OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, ATTN: NORMA ZENK 613 S.E. PARKWAY, AZLE, TEXAS 76020 ON OR BEFORE 11:00 A.M. JANUARY 21, 2015. The RFQ packet is available on the city’s website www.cityofazle.org or may be obtained by contacting the city secretary’s office at (817) 444-7101 or email: nzenk@ci.azle.tx.us. All inquiries concerning the RFQ process should be directed in writing to the Water Plant Superintendent Ron Burton, 613 S.E. Parkway, Azle, Texas 76020 or rburton@ci.azle.tx.us. Plant tours will be available by appointment only until 12:00 p.m. January 16, 2015. Contact Ron Burton at rburton@ci.azle.tx.us for appointment. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE A public sale will be Saturday, January 24, 2015. Sign in will be at 9:15 a.m. and Bidding will be at 9:30 a.m. at AZCO SELF STORAGE, 11400 FM 730 N., Azle, Texas 76020. 817-444-7066. Items being sold to satisfy tenant’s unpaid rent. SBM #5; MICHAEL CALLAHAN #68; NORMA ARCHER #94; JAYLA HOWARD #B11; AMANDA SMITH #B26 - All household items, furniture, fishing stuff, stereo system, bed, clothes, kid’s stuff, etc.

News From Azle City Hall We welcome your comments or suggestions on information you would like to see reported on this page, please call Azle City Hall, 817-444-2541, or email Administrative Assistant Debbie Clayton at dclayton@ci.azle.tx.us. Until next month……...

Filing period open for place on Azle City Council Those interested in running for Place 3, Place 4 or Place 6 on the Azle City Council have from January 28 through February 27, 2015 to file for candidacy. Azle City Council members are elected at-large for two-year terms. For additional information, contact Norma Zenk, City Secretary, at (817) 444-7101.

City Street Sweeping begins January 19 Waste Partners will sweep curb and gutter streets in Azle on Monday, January 19. They will begin sweeping in Timberlake and move north from there. We ask residents to help by removing from the street; vehicles, basketball backboards and trash cans. Moving your car off the street on sweep day is very important. Leaving a car parked on the street means that an area of almost 3 car lengths will be left upswept. Please contact the Storm Water Manager at 817-444-4511 if you have questions or concerns. The City of Azle appreciates your patience and cooperation.

Azle Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program LOCATION: Old Azle Library, 609 SE Parkway, Azle TX (Not at the Azle Animal Shelter) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

– CALL: 866-310-7387 or 940-566-5551

Scheduled Dates for 2015 January 20 * February 17 * March 17 * April 21 * May 19 * June 16 July 21 * August 18 * September 15 * October 20 * November 17 * December 15 Vaccinations will be given from 10 am to 12 noon on these same dates; no appointment necessary. Reminder: The State of Texas r equir es all dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age and on an annual basis. All dogs and cats must receive a second rabies vaccination within one year of receiving their first vaccine, regardless of the type of vaccine used or the age at which the animal was initially vaccinated. For more information, please contact the Azle Animal Shelter at 817-444-8215. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the website at http://www.cityofazle.org/index.aspx?nid=98

FREE Citizens Police Academy Azle Police Department will sponsor a FREE Citizen’s Police Academy. Classes begin February 2, 2015. Some of the topics covered include Police Department organization, Texas State laws, patrol operations, narcotics, criminal investigations, accident investigation, use of force and crime prevention . The Academy is open to individuals age 21 and older who reside or work in the city. Pre-registration is required by January 30, 2015 and a basic background check will be conducted. Applications are available on the City website or by contacting Det Victoria Little at 817-444-7497 or email to vlittle@ci.azle.tx.us.

Azle Memorial Library News and Events Tax Forms and Preparation: A variety of tax forms and instruction booklets will be available at the Library through April. Call for availability. AARP volunteers will be helping with individual tax returns beginning February 6 in the Library Community Room. Call the Library to make your appointment for Thursdays 3-7pm and Fridays 10am2pm. Basic returns only. Winter Reading Program: Children, teens and adults who participate in this FREE program will have a chance to win one of several fantastic gift cards—just for reading! Pick up a Winter Reading log at the Library Information Desk. Completed logs are due by January 31. All participants are invited to attend the Winter Reading Finale Party on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00pm. More details can be found on the Library’s website. LEGO Club: Wednesday, January 21 at 4:00pm. Come build awesome things with your imagination and our LEGOs! HOURS

Storytime: Bring your little ones for stories, songs, crafts and Azle Memorial Library 333 W. Main Street more! Repeated programs are held on Wednesdays www.azlelibrary.org. and Thursdays. Toddler Tales (ages 18-36 months): 10:00am Ph : 817/444-7216 Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6 years): 10:45am Fax: :817/444-7064

Hours Mon / Wed / Fri 9 am - 6 pm Tues / Thurs 9 am - 8 pm Non-Fiction Addiction Book Club: Saturdays: 9 am-5 pm Thursday, February 5 at 6:00pm. Book Selection: Sundays: CLOSED

Main Street Book Club: Tuesday, January 20 at 6:00pm. Book Selection: Carlos Ruiz Zafon’s “The Shadow of the Wind.”

Joshua Foer’s “Moonwalking with Einstein”.

What’s Cookin’: Monday, February 9 at 4:30 p.m. Join us as we talk about the wonders of seafood! We’ll be giving out recipes and samples.

For more information about the Azle Memorial Library, please call 817-444-7216 or visit www.azlelibrary.org.

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Boys champs, girls 2nd in annual soccer tourney Azle squads shine in frigid matches at Hornet Field by mark k. campbell It was mighty cold for the annual Azle soccer tournament – so cold that some matches planned for Friday were moved to Saturday. Still, all contests were conducted and both AHS squads excelled. The boys won their bracket, impressive in all four victories. The girls reached the championship game before getting edged for the top trophy. The Hornets began the event Thursday, Jan. 8 with an afternoon tilt against Weatherford. Azle jumped out early and often on the Roos – Coach Ben Buentello eventually instructed his AHS squad to back off – and won 4-0. Another 4-0 victory awaited against Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis. That was followed by a 2-0 blanking of Lake Dallas. The victories sent the Hornets to the championship match against a team with a storied history locally, Fort Worth North Side. “North Side is usually a team that is a regional qualifier almost every year,” Coach Buentello noted. In the penultimate clash, Azle prevailed 2-1.

Buentello said, “That was a huge win for our program.” Two Hornets were picked to the All-Tournament Team: Josa Gomez and Dylan Tritton. The girls, under new Coach Jason Beck, roared out of the block in their opening game, beating Lancaster 6-0. Kaycee Moore had a hat trick – 3 goals –while Sam Derda, Taylor Forsythe, and Jenna Okubo all added a goal. Next, the Lady Hornets edged Burkburnett 1-0 as freshman Okubo got the lone score. One more foe stood between AHS and the title game – potent Argyle. Freshman Taylor Trower scored on a one-on-one with the Lady Eagle keeper, another 1-0 victory. Beck said, “It was a tough win; we had multiple injuries and formation changes.” The big win sent Azle to the championship match against Denton, a District 5-5A rival. The Lady Broncos edged the weary Lady Hornets, 1-0. “The girls, even though they were playing different positions due to injuries, fought hard and played with pride,” Beck recalled. Next up for both squads is an Aledo event, the Moritz Kia It’s action packed in the box as Azle scores again against Weatherford. Battling Kangaroos are Hornets (l-r) AusTournament of Champions. tin Fugate, Brandon Marquez, and Grant Mendell (6). AHS won its own tourney. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Lady Hornet hoops wins again, rise in rankings by mark k. campbell Two more wins and more love from statewide basketball polling groups. Azle (17-2, 3-1) bashed visiting Saginaw Chisholm Trail then won on the road in Denton. Azle is now ranked No. 16 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association and No. 17 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches polls. On Jan. 6, the Lady Hornets mowed down Chisholm Trail, 64-19. The Lady Rangers did not score at all in the fourth quarter as AHS clearly dominated the contest. Coach Mitzi Marquart, who carries a smaller number of players on her bench than most, saw that everyone got plenty of playing time. Still, a trio of athletes reached double digits with Kaycie Dunkerley leading the way with 15. Payton Berger netted 14 and Taylor Fulfer scored 10. Valarie Matlock dished out a whopping 9 assists while scor-

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1. Longview 19-1 2. Frisco Liberty 21-3 3. Vista Ridge 21-2 4. Georgetown 22-2 5. Canyon 19-2 6. Lumberton 21-2 7. Barbers Hill 16-3 8. FW Trimble Tech 22-4 9. Wichita Falls Rider 17-3 10. El Paso Burges 18-2 11. Grapevine 22-2 12. John Tyler 21-3 13. McKinney North 17-6 14. Frisco Centennial 18-4 15. Laredo Cigarroa 23-4 16. Azle 17-2 17. Kerrville Tivy 15-4 18. San Ang. Lake View 20-3 19. Cedar Park 18-8 20. Dallas Adams 16-4 ing 8 points. Kylee Brown added 7 points. Fulfer led in rebounds with 6. Three days later, Azle ventured to Denton and the hosts led the contest after one quar-

ter, 12-9. But the veteran Lady Hornets steadily pulled away for a 4940 victory. Azle was big on the boards with Berger pulling down 11 rebounds and Matlock grabbing 8 more – she also led with 12 points while carding 6 assists. Adding 11 points was Dunkerley. Nicole Aniasco scored 9 and Berger 7. The first round of district play ends Jan. 16 at WF Rider. Subvarsities – The JV split with district foes, beating Chisholm Trail 48-23 and falling at Denton 36-30. Twelve players scored against CTHS, led by Cassidy Bowen’s 9 points. Sydney Stanley added 7 points. At Denton, Bowen netted 11 in a game AHS led 19-18 at the half. The 9th lost to Chisholm Trail 49-25 as Maria Parkinson and Savannah Johnson scored 7 points apiece. The AHS frosh won at Denton 43-25, led by Autumn Johnson’s 19 points.

Azle’s Valarie Matlock races away from a Saginaw Chisholm Trail defender during AHS’ blowout victory at home Jan. 7. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Hornets earn OT victory The basketball Hornets collected their first 5-5A victory at home in a overtime thriller against Saginaw Chisholm Trail. Azle (1-2 in district) won the first two quarters against the Rangers, but the visitors had pulled even as regulation ended. AHS out-scored Chisholm Trail 6-5 to win the nail-biter 39-38. Jamie King paced the Azle scoring with 14 points. His 6 rebounds led the Hornets, too. Brandon Martinez was next with 9 points. Bowen Moyer, who like King and Cole Maxfield, played all 40 minutes, scored 5 points and

his 3 assists was tops. Malachi Slick also scored 5 points. Trey Ramos added 4 and had Azle’s only steal of the night. Both teams shot 43 percent from the field. AHS out-rebounded Chisholm Trail 16-14. A trip to Denton was next. The Broncos won every period and went on to a 62-38 victory. Martinez paced Azle in scoring with 12 points. He had AHS’ only assist and lone block. He also tied for the lead in steals with 2 with Slick and Maxfield. Josh Golliday and Ramos scored 6 points each while Aric Brazell added 5.

The Hornets struggled from the field, shooting just 28 percent. However, Azle was stronger at the free throw line, hitting 20-of-27, 74 percent. The real bugaboo was the number of turnovers committed by AHS, 25. Azle plays District 5-5A’s only state-ranked team, Wichita Falls Rider, on the road Friday, Jan. 16 then come home to host Boswell on Jan. 20. That’s followed by a trip to Saginaw Jan. 23, the end of the first round of district play. In round two, the Hornets play four of seven 5-5A contests at home, including Feb. 17, Senior Night against Sagi- Hornet Trey Ramos waits for a leaping Chisholm Trail Ranger to come down before naw. putting up his shot under the basket. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Ladies claim duals title Azle hosts 1st Heard Memorial tourney by mark k. campbell A victorious effort and a moving tournament highlighted the Azle wrestling teams’ week. The Lady Hornets won the district dual title at Saginaw Jan. 8 with a convincing 36-18 victory over the Lady Riders. A win by Hollie Taylor was “big,” Coach Chris Allen said. The boys team crushed Saginaw 66-6 and are now one dual away from winning that district crown. The Hornets can join the Lady Hornets as district duals champions with a win over Argyle; the Eagles come to the AHS gym Jan. 22. On Jan. 10, Azle hosted the first Heard Memorial Tournament, named for the former Hornet wrestler who died under

mysterious circumstances in Colorado last March. Allen said 40 percent of the funds raised by the event will go into a scholarship “for Dammion’s brother when he turns 18.” Allen said the presentation was not easy. “It was rough to get through the presentation but a great thing for him, the kids, and his brother. “With a kid like Dammion, there is nothing you can do but continue to honor him and the person he was to all of us,” the veteran AHS coach said. The tourney was run by the Azle varsity Hornets, so only the girls and JV boys competed. Azle had four first place finishers: Ruby Ariosa (102

At Saginaw Jan. 8, Hollie Taylor (top) has a Lady Rider in trouble. She won her match, helping Azle lock up the girls dual crown. Taylor also won her division at the Heard Memorial tourney. Photo by Mark K. Campbell pounds), Haley Taylor (110), Hali Davis (112), and Lauren Dale (138). Alexis Hanna (112) finished third while Ashlee De Los Santos (185) and Denise Perez

Forte Junior High Boys basketball The 8th A topped Springtown 27-19. Leading the way offensively were Payton Vaughan and Austin Womack. The defense was led by Seth Winn and Marshal Sampley. At a Springtown tourney, the A took third. Forte went 3-1, beating Highland, Azle JH, and Aledo, winning each contest by 1 point, Coach Colton Cleveland said. “The team held great poise throughout,” Cleveland said. He praised Azle JH for cheering for Forte in the third place game. Next, Prairie Vista toppled the A 45-40 in a “fast-paced, high scoring, intense shootout,” the coach recalled. Riley Comiskey led with 14 points. Vaughan went 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Jericho Ware added 7 points. The 8th B fell to Springtown. FJH was paced by Tristen Meason (6 points) offensively and Jaden

Owens on defense. Also scoring: Mathew Ulshafer (5) and Justin Shaw (4). Next, Prairie Vista beat the B. Forte was led by Super Diaz, Ulshafer (5), Meason (4), and Lathen Harris (2). The 7th A drilled Springtown 28-16, “a complete team effort,” coaches recalled. Defense was the difference, coaches added. The A defeated Prairie Vista 1917. Max Lozano and Causen Shafer both scored 6 points each. Dorian Evans hit a big bucket near halftime, coaches recalled. Other standouts included Braxton Thomason and Tater Loeffelholtz. The 7th B lost 30-15 to Springtown despite “fighting hard.” Prairie Vista beat the B 26-10. Scoring 2 points each: Cullen Furr, Skeeter Loeffelholtz, Ryan Hill, Shawn Attard, and Mason Smith.

Girls basketball The 8th A topped Springtown 42-26 with Morgan Ashmore and Harlie Wilbanks shining. The A then clubbed Prairie Vista 37-21 with coaches lauding the play of Avery Luig. The 8th B beat Springtown 2111. Teagan Sims was the game MVP. Prairie Vista topped Forte 32-20. Jo Williams’ hustle was the squad’s highlight. The 7th A took down Springtown 21-12 then defeated “an extremely athletic” Prairie Vista squad 39-20. In the latter game, the A trailed early, coaches recalled, before “playing with a lot of heart.” The 7th B lost to Springtown 2510 but is “improving by leaps and bounds.” Prairie Vista defeated the B 2117, with Forte staying “neck and neck” for most of the game.

(215) took fourth. Thirteen JV Hornets placed: First – Ty Parker (113); Cole Williams (132); Eli Guardiola (147); Brady Heid (152); Zach Hobbs (160)

Second – William Little (126); Tommy Pinson (145); William Musick (170); Shawn Joseph (195) Fourth – Josue Juantos (138); Reese Rodda (138); Solomon

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Former Hornet wrestling stand out Noah Killip is continuing his success at the collegiate level. Killip, a member of the Fort Hays State squad, was named the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association d2Wrestle.com National Wrestler of the Week. In a dual against Lindenwood, Killip won a 9-5 decision over the No. 2 ranked athlete at 141 pounds. Although unranked, Killip has a stellar record of 14-2 for the Tigers.

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Moreno (145); Robert Greeney (285) Still on the schedule is the Red River Tournament in Vernon Jan. 17 and Senior Night for AHS against Argyle.

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French terrorist attacks raise serious concerns

hy poke the bear? That’s the question many are asking when it comes to addressing the Paris murders of the staff of the satire magazine Charlie Hebdo by Muslim terrorists. When the topic came up of publishing the latest offending cartoon en masse in papers across the world, folks were divided on whether or not that was a good idea. Why poke the bear, some ask. You can clearly see that these militants will kill you and your co-workers if you incite them. Leave them be and they’ll crawl back to their caves. Of course, it’s not that simple. Charlie Hebdo is far from something most of us would want in our living rooms on the coffee table.

It’s a noholds-barred publication that has no convictions on turning its sights on any subject – including organized religion. The magazine has pubON YOUR lished some MARK cartoons that would shock Mark K. Campbell and abhor Christians. We can be horrified and outraged, but we don’t murder authors. We get offended. That’s happened historically by populaces reading Punch or National Lampoon. Is that a reason Charlie Hebdo should not pub-

lish? Someone doesn’t like it? Satire has a long history of being one manner of shining a light on social issues, often political and religious. American history is filled with scandalous cartoons. And, you might not like Saturday Night Live’s spoofing of Sarah Palin or Barack Obama, but, in those routines, there are kernels of truth. When the content – or lack thereof – of publications is dictated by outside forces, especially those that threaten violence, then all credibility is lost. It’s almost a cliche today, but Edmund Burke’s quote is apropos: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Turning the other cheek should not be an option. No person or group should ever be free from scrutiny. We need to keep poking bears. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and he likes his press free.

Letter Abbott pushing out ‘little guys’ Dear Editor, What a way to start a new governorship…by dissing California! At an Austin conference hosted by the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation, Governor-elect Greg Abbott proclaimed that city-level “unchecked over-regulation” will turn our “Texas model” into “the California nightmare. Texas is being Californianized,” stated Mr. Abbott. His examples of this include restrictions by cities of the use of plastic shopping bags, limits on tree-cutting by property owners, and bans on fracking oil and gas wells, all of which he calls a form of collectivism. Mr. Abbott claims that, “My vision is one where individual liberties are not bound by city limits. I will insist on protecting unlimited liberty to make sure Texas will continue to grow and prosper.” For one who dislikes “big government” so much, it appears Mr. Abbott also doesn’t like “little government” either. Are city governments not important anymore? If most of the governing comes from the state level and the “little guys” are pushed out, what kind of state can Texas be? Oh, by the way, according to Wikipedia, if U.S. states were compared individually directly to other countries, California’s economy would be the eighth largest in the world – a pretty good ranking to have, in my opinion. I’d advise Mr. Abbott to select a different state to pick on. Judy Beeman Weatherford

Treatment of Indians changed because of circumstances

ttitudes and treatment of Indians or Native Americans, changed dramatically over the centuries after Europeans first set foot on the East coast and began moving westward. Early arrivals at Jamestown with Captain John Smith in 1607 described their friendly native neighbors as “a colour browne when they are of any age, but they are borne white.” Even a darker skin color was explained by their time in the sun. One historian wrote that it was not until the 1750s, when colonists saw the natives painted red for battle, did they call them “redskins.” Following the end of the American Revolution in 1783 the British still held Canada (after winning it from France two decades earlier). The British also had not turned over Western forts to the Americans as they promised by treaty. In fact, in 1784 the British urged their Indian allies to fight the Americans on the frontier to slow or prevent American expansion westward.

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An astute historian, Landon Jones who wrote a book about William Clark, pointed out that the British had a different attitude toward the Indians than the Americans. The British wanted the Indians’ trade, but not their land. The Americans wanted their land, but not their trade. The French, when they owned Canada, held the same philosophy as the British. During George Washington's time as president his secretary of state negotiated a treaty in 1795 with the British in which the latter agreed to drop any claims they had on the Old Northwest (the Ohio country from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River, 25,000 square miles). Eighty Indian chiefs also signed a Treaty of Greenville to turn over the land. They were promised $25,000 in trade goods. Of course, it was a paltry amount, but perhaps it sounded enormous at the time. While only 5,000 Americans had moved into the Ohio country before 1795, the population grew to 230,000 in the next 15 years. I've mentioned in earlier columns George Washington's Indian philosophy. He believed that it would take

four or five centuries for Americans to settle the land the U.S. had recently acquired from Britain stretching from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. Peace with the Indians could be obtained, PAGES FROM and their lifeleft intact, WESTERN style if they could be HISTORY persuaded to west of J’Nell L. Pate move the Mississippi River. The two treaties with Britain and with the Indian tribes followed that plan. Thomas Jefferson, the third president (1801-1809) agreed. In a devious letter he wrote, “We shall push our trading uses, and be glad to see the good and influential Indians run into debt, because we observe when these debts get beyond what the individual can pay, they become willing to lop

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them off by a cession of land. . . they will in time either incorporate with us as citizens of the United States , or remove beyond the Mississippi.” Jefferson, of course, negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 which doubled the size of the U.S. The new territory stretched all the way to the true northwest, (present Washington and Oregon with all the states in between except for the Southwest). Andrew Jackson (president 18291837) told the tribes they could stay in the East, blend in with the white man and lose their own culture or move West where “they can be Indian.” An Indian Removal Bill in 1830 provided for the purchase of their land. (However unfairly we now view the Indians’ treatment, we must note that historian Dinesh D'Souza has pointed out that the U.S. is the only nation in the history of the world that negotiated and bought land from previous inhabitants rather than marching in, killing or imprisoning them, and just taking it.) By 1848 after a war with Mexico (1846-48) the U.S. became its present

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size except for Alaska and Hawaii and some territories. Gold was discovered that same year and in 1849 “the world rushed in.” Quickly, gold or silver was discovered in the Dakotas, in Arizona Territory, in Colorado, Montana. As per treaties that this was Indian land, U.S. soldiers tried to keep prospectors out, but two companies of less than 200 men couldn't stop 10,000 miners who charged in illegally. Meanwhile approximately 20 million legal immigrants arrived in the last half of the 19th century because of the land, mineral wealth, jobs, opportunities. By 1890 no frontier area existed. The land was settled. Events moved more rapidly than the government could handle in dealing with the Indians. The area George Washington thought would take five centuries to settle took just one century to populate twice that. I guess he didn't realize just how popular freedom and democracy could be. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle has authored several books, many of which are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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ignaling his intent to promote transparency and accountability in the 84th Texas Legislature, House Speaker Joe Straus on Jan. 9 announced that in the coming weeks the House would release a budget proposal designed to strengthen oversight of state agency contracts. The Legislature convenes Jan. 13. Agencies or institutions of higher education, under the proposal, would have to meet new reporting requirements prior to awarding a contract or making a purchase worth more than $10 million, Straus said. Requirements also would apply to contracts and purchases worth more than $1 million and which do not go through a competitive bidding process, he added. At least 30 days prior to making such an expenditure, a state agency issuing a contract would have to notify the Legislative Budget Board, governor, state auditor, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, chair of the Senate Finance Committee and chairs of any other committees with jurisdiction over contracting. Along with that notification, an agency, before finalizing such a contract, would provide to the Legislative Budget Board and the others: • Information about the nature of the contract and the vendor awarded it. • A certification by the agency’s executive director that the process used to award the contract or make the purchase complies with the state’s Contract Management Guide, State

of Texas Procurement Manual steadfast in our dedication to principles and values that have and all applicable laws. • A certification by the agen- made Texas great.” cy’s executive director that the agency can verify vendor Ag chief Miller takes oath Sid Miller of Stephenville performance and deliverables, was sworn in as payment of goods and Texas’ 12th comservices only within missioner of agriculthe scope of the conture before a crowd tract, and other inforof family, friends, mation. supporters and colFurthermore, leagues during a cerStraus said, the next emony at the Capitol state budget “will on Jan. 5. make clear that the Gov. Perry, who state comptroller served as agriculshould not allow ture commissioner the expenditure of STATE from 1991-1999, funds if the Legislaadministered the tive Budget Board CAPITAL oath. Present were says the requirements listed above have not HIGHLIGHTS Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, governorbeen met.” Ed Sterling lieutenant elect Patrick, three former Texas agriculture comAG Paxton is sworn in Ken Paxton of McKinney missioners, several legislators was sworn in as Texas’s 51st and other state officeholders. “Agriculture touches the attorney general on Jan. 5 with Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. Da- lives of every man, woman and vid Dewhurst, U.S. Sen. Ted child in Texas more times a day Cruz, governor-elect Greg Ab- than any other industry,” Miller bott, lieutenant governor-elect said. “It doesn’t matter whether Dan Patrick and Texas Supreme you live on a farm in HockCourt Justice Don Willett, fam- ley County or in the suburbs ily and friends present for the of Houston. Life doesn’t work without agriculture.” Senate Chamber ceremony. Miller, a cattle rancher, Paxton, a McKinney Republican who served as a state sen- farmer and owner/operator of ator from 2012 to 2014 and as a commercial nursery business, a member of the Texas House previously served six terms as a from 2002 to 2012, succeeds member of the Texas House of governor-elect Abbott as the Representatives. state’s chief law enforcement 3 races require runoffs officer. Special elections were con“We must be vigilant and stand our ground, guarding ducted Jan. 6 for one state against the complacency that Senate seat and two state could erode everything that House seats. No candidate rewe’ve worked so hard to build,” ceived more than 50 percent Paxton said after taking the of the vote in any of the conoath of office. “We will remain tests, so runoffs will be held

in the near future between the top two vote-getters in each election. In Bexar County, State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, a Democrat, received 43 percent of the vote in a five-candidate race to fill the Senate District 26 seat vacated by Leticia Van de Putte. State Rep. Jose Menendez, also a Democrat, placed second, receiving 25 percent of the vote. The winner of the runoff will finish out the remainder of Van de Putte’s four-year term, which expires in 2017. In a five-way race to succeed Tim Kleinschmidt as the state representative for House District 17 the top two vote-getters were Republicans John Cyrier, who received 46 percent of the vote, and Brent Golemon, who received 26 percent. The district includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Gonzales, Karnes and Lee counties. Kleinschmidt resigned from the House in November to accept a position as general counsel for the Texas Department of Agriculture. Six candidates competed in the special election to succeed state Rep. Mike Villarreal in the San Antonio House District 123 seat. Democrat Diego Bernal received 47 percent of the special election vote and in the runoff will face Republican Nunzio Previtera who received 21 percent. Villarreal, like Van de Putte, is a candidate for mayor of San Antonio. Veteran state reporter and legislative analyst Ed Sterling is member services director for the Texas Press Association, whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million.

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it came to depicting president Lyndon Baines Johnson. Even a real-life person portrayed in the movie – Andrew Young – has come out and said that LBJ was not as negative against MLK’s mission as Selma shows the president. That About the film backlash has hurt the movie Sometimes movies become which is too bad because it’s a something greater than just a great film that needs to be seen. visual experience; they can become part of the culture. The plot That’s where the 1977-1983 A Georgia preacher, Martin Star Wars trilogy sits – genera- Luther King (David Oyelowo), tionally it will remain forever a and his cohorts are trying to get touchstone series. civil rights for blacks across the Other pictures are simply south. It’s a tough chore. MLK great movies, event pictures has a band of true believers that also have earned a rare who believe in peaceful proplace in cinema history of ris- test. The best way to get the ising above being “just a movie” sue before Americans, MLK is and being head and shoulders sure, is to stage incidents that above whatever else is showing will be broadcast nationally for in theaters around it. all of the U.S. to see. Those films – like Gone with MLK has plenty of other balls the Wind, Lawrence of Ara- in the air. He’s a philanderer bia, Patton, Apocalypse Now, and his home life is far from Schlindler’s List (1993, Movie happy. He has another faction Man No. 22, a 9) – are as near of black activists to contend to art as mainstream movie- with – a group that thinks pasmaking can get. sive resistance is not going to That is some rarified air, get anything done. the sort of epics that plenty of LBJ (Tom Wilkinson) meets filmmakers aim for but so few with MLK regularly as the latachieve – last autumn Interstel- ter makes his pitch that only lar (MM #1113, 7) went that federal action on a voting rights route. bill will take care of the situaSometimes the mark is just tion. But, as the president says, missed. That’s the case with Ali LBJ has his own giant kettle (2001, MM #435, 7) and Ray (2004, MM #584, 7) – two exPlaza Cinema IV ceptional movies with superior 920 W. Thompson, Decatur main acting performances that Small Town Feel are let down a bit by the story wiTh an UpTown look! surrounding them. Friday 1/16 - Thursday 1/22 This is where Selma fits in. It’s excellent moviemaking American Sniper R with a fantastic lead actor as Jan. 15 - 7:00 Martin Luther King in a story that could hardly be more fit- Paddington PG ting for today’s racially charged Jan. 15 -7:00 environment. But it’s lacking The Wedding Ringer R something – it does not quite Jan. 15 - 7:00 belong in that pantheon of Taken 3 PG-13 greatness. Unfortunately, some negative publicity is hurting the movie. Movies are subject to changes! Critics of director Ava Du940-627-5522 Vernay say she took too many CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MOVIE TIMES! www.plazacinema4.com liberties with her picture when

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Photo tales The story behind the picture: Icy Walnut Creek by mark k. campbell This photograph came about because of a football game. Back in November, Azle was playing at Wichita Falls Rider for the district championship (won by the Hornets). I’m not driving through Jacksboro without stopping at Herd’s Hamburgers. While waiting for my food, I somehow lost my beloved Beatles eyeglasses – in just about a 50 square foot area they simply disappeared. That forced me into my backup glasses, the ones I had retired a few years ago because they broke. I had cobbled them back together with tape and put them in the glove box for emergency use. That emergency arrived in Jacksboro. Months later, I still haven’t gotten around to getting new specs. These reserve glasses are loose on my nose but they work just fine – I just have to be careful leaning over or they slide off my nose. It’s been a cold start to the New Year, and it’s unusual for our waterways to be frozen over. So on Friday, Jan. 9, I ventured to Walnut Creek just off Main Street in Springtown to document this icy beginning to 2015.

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already vetted and verified certain vendors as quality workers. • Always ask for references and don’t ignore them. Busy wedding vendors should provide you with a list of names of satisfied customers. Talk with couples who used the vendors’ services in the past and ask the questions that are most important to your decisionmaking process. Unbiased feedback also may be available through online review sites, but direct contact with references may make you feel more comfortable. If a vendor fails to provide references, this should raise suspicions about the person’s reliability. • Deposits should be a fraction of the total price. Avoid wedding vendors who insist on hefty deposits. A deposit is a good-faith agreement to hold the date of the wedding, and it should be a small percentage of the overall cost of the services. • Do not pay balances too far in advance. Many wedding vendors require the balance be paid on the day of the wedding or shortly before. Good vendors realize couples will not want to pay the tally until they have received the products or services they signed up for. A photographer may ask for the final payment when albums are delivered. The exception may be a caterer or reception site that needs the funds to order food and beverages a few weeks in advance. Paying off a vendor too early means you run the risk of that vendor having your money and then not coming through on the wedding day. It’s difficult to track down a person for a refund, plus you’re left with finding a replacement at the last minute. • Contracts are your friends. Every agreement should be in writing. You have a better chance of fighting for a refund or restitution in court when you have a contract in writing. • Consider wedding insurance. Even the best-laid plans can go awry on a wedding day. Anything from freak weather events to illness to vendor absences can wreak havoc. The Better Business Bureau advises purchasing wedding insurance to protect yourself when weddings are especially costly. Such insurance may cover vendors who fail to show up, cancellations, inclement weather, military deployment, medical emergencies, and travel delays. With wedding insurance, you won’t lose money if plans change. A basic insurance policy that covers loss of photos, videos, attire, presents, rings, and deposits usually costs between $155 and $550, depending on the amount of coverage you want.

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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 Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Âˇ 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 EfďŹ e 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., 9Â˝ miles S. of 817-444-LOVE Springtown off Hwy. 51 S. 817-594-5940 or 817-599-4917 WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER 1Âź 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 (Â˝ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) 817-444-7102 HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH

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

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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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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. ANNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE 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 JEHOVAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WITNESSES BRANDED CROSS KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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 Godbeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (behind Poolville Post OfďŹ ce) 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 SHEPHERDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEART CHURCH CHURCH OF FORT WORTH 14435 FM 730 N â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Springtown 817-880-5488 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone otta know an Auto Proâ&#x20AC;?

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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.

All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461.

Saul SalinaS

Cleaning

Now Serving Azle & Springtown 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, good condition, newer tires, leather, sunroof, runs good. Leave message at 940-210-9169.

Bishop’s Wise Car

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014 Campers & Trailers

1 Story Home

2 Story Home

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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.

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

J.A.M. Concrete

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

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Cement Work continued next column...

Carpet Repairs Upholstery Cleaning Residential & Commercial

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019 Cement Work 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

021 Child Care

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.

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Another year at The ARK. Now Enrolling Pre-K. Abeka accredited curriculum. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools & Reno. M-F, 6:00AM-6:30PM. 3 meals and snacks included. 817-237-3711 or 817-994-5228. HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL IS NOW ENROLLING 6 weeks-12 years, bussing from Reno Elementary. Open 6A-6P, meals provided, ABEKA curriculum. 4795 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. 817-2214673.

023 Computers/Services HomeComputerWiz. Computer repair specialist: hardware & software. Call today! Terry Jones 682-229-7273. Email: homecomputerwiz@yahoo.com. Website: homecomputerwiz.com. KL Computer Services, LLC - Virus Removal, Backup/Networking Solutions in your home/business or cloud based. Website Design and Hosting Services. IT Service Contracts Available. PC Sales and Services Free Estimates. Call us today for more info or to schedule an appointment. 817-201-2636.

024 Electrician BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates. 817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com. TECL#25253.

026 Excavating

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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Excavation—Final Grade—Demolition We Shape the World to Fit Your Needs! You have a Friend in the Business!

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TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069 • Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

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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Pugapoo puppies (Pug/Poodle), no shots, weaned. 817-677-4903. Free adorable Chihuahua puppies to good homes. Had shots. Responsible owners only. 817-9022461.

Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340 817-220-7217

Firefighter Tractor

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

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Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

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

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

817.479.9503

For Sale

Chad's Tree Service

034 Garage Sales Giant Yard Sale Friday & Saturday, 9A-? Little Leaf Court West. Billboard tarps. Too much to list. Estate/Garage Sale Thursday, Friday, Saturday. All indoors. Everything must go. Trailer (to be moved), household, clothes, etc. 157 PR 3797, Springtown. 817-353-1503. Surprise Sale Reduced Prices Garage Sale. Everything must go. Friday & Saturday, 2810 Hwy 199 E., Springtown (behind Howard’s Automotive). Watch for Signs.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff

035 Garden/Mowing Service Professional Mowing at affordable prices. We do leaf clean up. Call Cliff at 817-343-7022 for a free estimate. FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357. TIGERT & SONS IRRIGATION. 25+ years experience. We do it all! Lic# 4543. Call Jim 817-480-8465.

SAGINAW TREE DOCTOR

• SICK TREES • CONSULTING • FEEDING • DISEASED • PRUNING • SPRAYING Certified Specializing in Saving Trees Arborist

Charlie Hodges Owner

817-524-5364

24 Yrs. Exp.

STUMP GRINDING Don’t dig it! Grind it! 1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum

817-237-5592

Garden/Mowing Service continued next column...

817-690-4011 cell

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

Cemetery Lots for Sale: Blue Bonnet Hills Garden of Faith: Plot 166, Lot 2; Plot 167, Lots 3-4. $3,000 for one or $2,500 each for all three. 817-2708075.

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

Garden/Mowing Service

No Job Too Small

Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron

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

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All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

Half cord, unsplit, $75, picked up; full cord, unsplit, $140, picked up. Delivery available. Kevin 817-3630010.

Carpet

Nobody does it better!

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

030 Firewood

Carpet Service

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

Reach more than 8,000 households with combo advertising in the Azle News and the Springtown Epigraph.

• Boxed display ads also available

***Saturday AUCTION *** January 17th – 11 AM

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RATES

Auctions

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Springtown Epigraph THE

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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 Insured for your protection

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

817-845-6965

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

Mando’s Tree Service 039 Help Wanted Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 year experT

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Hay

Fertilized Coastal and Sudan round bales. Will deliver to Springtown/Azle area. 940-3891936. Horse quality fertilized Coastal round bales, in barn (never wet), $70, no checks, cash only. 817694-5554. HAY SALE Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality 4x5 Round Bales $85 each 817-221-3320 Horse quality fertilized Coastal square bales, $7.50 each. Will deliver. 817-909-4052.

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.

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 039

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Help Wanted

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

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Help Wanted

Single Dad needs part time help with two boys. Supervision, homework, meals, light cleaning, some evenings. Maybe 3 days a week. Pay: negotiable. Nick 719-588-3871. Drivers w/CDL: Walk-Away Lease, Zero Down, No Balloon Payment, 2 Year Warranty, Contract Rates as high as $3/mile. 877-936-0012. Northwest Physical Therapy in Azle is seeking a person for the position of Physical Therapy Receptionist/ Aide. The candidate must have good people skills, be energetic, flexible, and be able to work in a medical environment. Experience is preferred, but not required. Day time hours. Fax resume to 817-4448827 or email putt4birdie1@gmail. com. Salary commensurate with experience. One experienced Telephone Sales Rep needed, early AM hours, no weekends. Call Ms. Wright before 12PM. 888-602-9222. Drivers-OTR: New Competitive pay package & benefits! Sign-on, Safety, Fuel Bonuses! Vacation/Holidays. No-Touch Freight, No Hazmat! CDL-A required. D&D Sexton, Inc. 877-412-7209.

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Help Wanted

Trucking Company

Hiring “Class A” Flat Bed Drivers and Frac Sand Haulers. 2 years of verifiable driving exp. $500 BONUS after 90 days, plus Benefits. 817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

Position Available

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

721 Dunaway Lane • EOE

Want to be part of a fun and friendly environment? Jorge’s Mexican Restaurant has immediate openings. Apply in person, 202 Main Street, Paradise. Jorge.

Ford Certified Transmission Tech Experience required. Parts Counter Sales Experience preferred. Must be dependable & provide excellent customer experience.

Eagle Crest Villa Assisted Living is taking applications for Personal Care Attendants. Must apply in person, 113 Denver Trail, Azle. DIAMOND FOOD MARKET, INC. CLERICAL POSITION OPEN. Monday thru Friday, 6A-3P, experience in retail, basic office & math skills, proofreading/quality control, Excel & Word, pay starting at $9.00 per hour. Apply at 150 Industrial, Suite 210, Azle, Texas (Compass Bank, 2nd floor).

Parts Drivers/Warehouse Personnel

Growing department! Must have valid driver’s license and be dependable. Service Advisor/Writer

Assist & recommend proper care to our valued customer’s vehicles. Must be dependable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience preferred.

Now hiring LVNs, RNs and CNAs, all shifts. WEATHERFORD HEALTH CARE CENTER, 521 W. 7th Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. $500 Sign-on Bonus. New payscale. 817-594-8713. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Service Dispatcher

Assist advisors & technicians by coordinating repairs efficiently in an efforf to provide superior customer service and an optimal working environment.

Helper needed for large home. Cleaning, ironing, pets, minimum outside work, non smoking, valid DL. 817-905-2899. Bookkeeper & Compliance Clerk - in Azle. Bookkeeping experience required. Experience with Online Payroll, Taxes, AP & AR, Inventory Reconciliation, Excel, Credits/ Debits preferred. ISO Compliance experience a plus. Must pass background check & drug screen Fax resume to 877-808-6003 or email to info@pneo.org. Office Help Needed. Flexible hours, Monday-Friday. 817-598-0040. SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES is seeking a part-time (25 hours) Senior Center Director for the Azle Senior Center. Duties include supervision of a variety of services, group activities and programs. Those interested in applying should send resume to Marcus Rockwell at mrockwell@ scstc.org. Attendent Care/House Care, 30 hours per week, 9A-3P or 10A-4P. References will be checked. $10/ hour. Call 817-902-2461. Station for Lease at local hair salon. Contact Vicki 817-629-6434.

NOW HIRING

Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years experience Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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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

040 Home Improvement

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS Since 1978

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

Mr. Sweeps

940-627-6362

Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201

040 Home Improvement 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.

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. WORKHORSE HANDYMAN SERVICES. Bathrooms, kitchens, roofing, remodels, mobile home repair and roof repair, well repair. Quality at a reasonable rate. 817-874-6109. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361.

Home Improvement continued next column...

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

Find a Handyman or Contractor in the classifieds.

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Home Improvement

Sebastian Enterprises

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

Home Improvement

Home Improvement • General Contractor • New Construction Additions Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Architectural Planning and Design “No Job Too Small or Too Large”

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

www.trwd.com/employment

by Charley & Guy Orbison

T.R.D. Construction, LLC

Karl Klement Properties, Inc.

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

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.

Make Ready/Detail Must have a valid driver’s license and be dependable.

Seasonal Groundskeeper

TEXAS CROSSWORD

46 1 TXism: “he’s got a ___ __ ______ __ his quiver” (capable) 2 “Battle __ _____ Walls” (panhandle) 3 “Gulf __ ______” 4 bugle sound at military funerals 9 TXism: “skeedaddle out of ____” 10 TXism: “just two whoops ___ _ ______ ____” 11 this Studi was in TV series “Into the West” with TX Gary Busey (2005) 12 UH BB team in ‘83: “___ Slama Jama” 13 1982 NBC sitcom based on TX Oliver Hailey’s teleplay, “Sidney Shorr”

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

605 N. Business 287, Suite 102, Decatur, Texas jdusek@klementford.com

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Sales/Customer Service Professional

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr.

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Many Happy Local Customers

Maintenance Helper’s Needed Multi-housing make-ready a plus! Must have a valid driver’s license and be dependable.

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Seeking experienced professional to manage and provide support in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing customer service quality.

Be a part of a Growing Sales Team! No experience necessary, but preferred. Must be customerfriendly, dependable and have a valid TXDL. Unlimited earning potential.

Medical Office Insurance Biller and Front Desk Receptionist needed for busy Family Medicine Practice in Azle. Must have Five years experience. Must have worked in the insurance billing field. Must know ICD-9 and 10 coding. Must know CPT coding. Must have solid understanding of telephone triage, reception, appointment making skills. Must know electronnic billing and computer skills. Only seeking full time long-term employment. Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment. Fax resume to: 817270-5934. Administrative Assistant with excellent PC skills and bookkeeping knowledge for Azle church. 28 hours/wk, flexible schedule if needed, M-Th. Email resume to minister@azlechristianchurch.org.

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.) 48 rollerblade skate

Service Manager

Medical Assistant needed for busy Family Medical Practice in Azle. Must have degree and certified and registered. Five years experience. Must have all basic knowledge and skills for Family Medicine. Pediatric Shots, EKG’s, Phone Call Triage Skills, Rooming Patients, Vital Signs, etc. Only seeking full time long-term employment. Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug screens during employment. Fax resume to: 817270-5934.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

Chimney Cleaning Service Keep your home safe. Call Parker/Wise County’s oldest chimney sweeping company, Mr. Sweeps.

Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 047

Lost & Found

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Masonry

Carolyn’s Critter Sitter 817-319-6224

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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

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Motorcycles

059

Pool Service

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

060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361.

Don’t Look So Hard!

ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Special: $150 042

Pets/Livestock

Pet Sitting Specialist Local References

Azle, TX

817-692-5624 Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

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

FOUND ON RHONDA B ROAD CHRISTMAS WEEK: Girl’s Afghan Throw, Child’s Quillow & Men’s T-Shirt. 817-291-2914.

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

House Cleaning

Custom House Cleaning. No job too big or too small. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. 817-988-4882. HB RESIDENTIAL CLEANING. One time or a lifetime, move-ins/moveouts, 20 years experience, free estimates, references available. Holly Barry 817-727-2007.

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

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

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Backgrounds Checked Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

One time - Monthly - Bi-Weekly - Weekly, or as needed

You’ll love the care you get!

Miscellaneous C A B A N A

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Movers

U.S. Army Retired-but not tired! Careful moving-Cheap. Call Big Jim @ 817-237-5151.

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D AM A S A A R A N K N A I N G T O S U V E M E S O R T I N E S E S T U

A G L A M S AW A R

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COMMUNITY

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817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 062

Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

LANDERS

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Storage

066

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

Special! MIDWAY BOAT/SELF STORAGE

940-255-9212

Contact Chasity Avirett or Brian Tarter

11x30 Units Available

Water Heaters

West Side Storage 20-5813

M10078

Convenient Location

5x10 $25/month

Drains Cleaned

817-444-3054

Ash Creek Storage

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Plumbing Repairs

Slab Leaks

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Sand/Gravel

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A sphAlt & G rAvel

Redwood Village Main Street. 2 Suites Available! 650 sq ft for $675 or 850 sq ft for $880 per month. ADA restrooms, kitchenettes, covered parking. Trash & Water bill paid! Month-to-Month OK! Tim 817360-3627.

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 074

Tractor Service

J’s TRACTOR SERVICE & SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. Any models okay with quality service you can count on. Call 214-893-1520 or come by 150 Angle Court, Springtown, TX.

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Well Drilling

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

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

Now Leasing Storage Units

Roofing

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ROOFING & METAL BUILDINGS 817-220-1794 817-304-4224 Tired of always replacing your roof? Call us for a metal roof quote.

We’ll be here after the storm.

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

Dozer and Tractor Work

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681 We go the extra mile to ensure you get more for your $. On House Pads, Driveways, Lot Clearing & Tractor Work, Etc.

Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction 36 Years in Azle

• 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

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

Commercial & Residential • Free Roof Inspection • Roofing • Windows • Attic Insulation

• Painting

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

817-523-4137

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

Recycling

Buying Cars & Trucks

We buy cars & Trucks Copper • Aluminum • CAns 191 Monticello Dr. • Springtown

817-221-2472 www.azlenews.net www.springtown-epigraph.net

FABRICATION

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art METAL Coz BUILDING SYSTEMS Fabrication and erection of quality metal buildings at reasonable prices, any size - any design Office

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

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817-237-2852

Roll Off Container Service

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

FREEMAN

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Metal Building Specialist

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TOP SOIL • ROADBASE • BRICK SAND DRIVEWAY GRAVEL • CRUSHED STONE

Robert Burge

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL

BEST DEAL

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Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

Lots/Acreage

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.

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12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

RV Spaces by Day, Week or We now have Pull-Throughs! Month • • • • •

Rental property or single family home. 2-2-1 detached. 129 Shady Lane. $65,500. No owner finance. Shana 817-975-6619.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent

3-2 mobile home for rent, $550/mo. $450 deposit, $35 application fee (over 18 years of age). If interested, 817-221-3112. PELICAN BAY: 1505 LARK COURT, 2-2, $565/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. 2-2 with 2-car garage, 1 acre, fenced, storm cellar, Boyd ISD, no pets, $750/mo. $750 deposit, rental references required. 940-433-5542. 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, plus application fee. 817444-1167. Small 2-1, references and deposit, plus first month’s rent in advance. No inside pets/drugs/alcohol. 817220-4300.

Large Shaded Lots Nice & Clean Electric, Water & Sewer included Laundry Room & Shower Facilities Wi-Fi

817-846-8190 Call for Rates - 817-291-4679

(up to 50 miles)

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2 BR 2 BA, 14x70 MH, furnished, W/D, MW, $500/mo. $500 deposit. 817-690-1376. Senior Christian W/F looking for roommate to share 3-2 home in Springtown. For more info 817-5237635; 682-239-6974.

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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 817-845-7053. 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. 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. 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.

NICE Remodeled 3-2. 6 miles south of Springtown on FM 51. $600/ mo. $300 deposit, OWNER PAYS WATER/TRASH SERVICE. 682-5510424; 682-551-1819.

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

12198 FM 730 N. R-1, small 2 BR SW, fenced yard, water/trash service paid, $550/mo. $550 deposit. 817372-3050.

PELICAN BAY: 1852 CORAL ROAD, 2-2-1, $625/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol.

VERY NICE 2-2 with new red metal roof, new paint, on 2.5 acres near 114/51 intersection. Stonegate Drive, Paradise ISD. $680/mo. $350 deposit. 682-551-0424; 682-5591819.

3-2-2 house, new wood flooring and tile throughout, large yard with new privacy fence, 1 block from Springtown Park. Must see to appreciate. $1,100/mo. 817-3044625.

3 BR mobile home, Springtown, $700/mo. $500 deposit, NO PETS! 817-901-8052.

3-1.5 apartment for rent. CH/A, W&D hookups, Azle/Reno area. $695/mo. 903-360-1583.

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

817-221-2002 085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC. FOR SALE! Nice 1989 Noma CT. RV at Texas Star RV Park Inc. 14504 FM 730 N., Azle. $1,000 down & $600/mo. for 18 months. Includes Lot Rent, Electric, Water/Trash Service. Must stay in RV Park until paid for. For more details call Arvella 817-946-4862. 12x80 mobile home. Must be moved. $2,000. Springtown. 817353-1503 or 817-694-0935.

Sell It In The Classifieds! 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.

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE!

Azle: 3-2-2, 709 Poe, needs work. 817-444-2136. I DO NOT Buy Houses! I SELL Houses...Fast. Before you consider a low offer from the investor types, let me show you what your home could sell for, if properly marketed by a professional. BRENT FUGATE, RE/ MAX Trinity, 817-994-6638 cell, 817870-1600 office. Email: bfugate22@ gmail.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Mobile Home/RV Lots

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

Houses for Sale

2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066.

• Weld Ups/ Bolt Ups • Pipe Fencing • Concrete • Horse Barns • All Types Fencing • Metal Roofs

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Storage

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

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

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

3-2 Duplex. HALF OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT! $750/mo. $500 deposit. 817-909-5160, leave message.

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AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income. TDD:

800-735-2989 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle

CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SpeCIALS

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• Newly Remodeled • Friendly & Quiet Community • Laundry On Site

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Call for appointment

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SHADY CREEK APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedrooms • W/D Connections • Swimming Pool • Water/Trash Service Furnished

817-444-2430

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms

2 Rentals Available in Springtown. $900 each + $800 deposit. One in town, one in country. You pick. Non smoking. Don Patton 817-692-1996.

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

Nice, clean 3-2 brick home with fenced yard, Springtown ISD. Non smoking, pets negotiable. $1,195/ mo. + security deposit. More info 858-335-5885.

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES

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Rent Based On Income For Qualified Applicants 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

real e s t ate

Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

817-270-3340

The Bryants Co. 817-220-2021 Dana Bryant/Realtor 817-613-7189

112-A E. Main St. Azle

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.

Real Estate

· 817-444-5330

Marsha Hardin: 817-235-8839 Gena Grauman: 817-901-4491 Gilda Jackson: 817-980-0569 Shane Grauman: 817-401-1030 Kelly Dildy: 817-233-9128 Tim Riddle: 817-929-7112 Mark Donahew: 817-528-1535 Linda Sharp: 817-846-6063 Karen Fuller: 817-300-7703 Robert Hard: 682-239-7129 Jake Crawford: 817-781-4797

Let Our Team of Experienced Realtors Help You With All Your Real Estate Needs! Call us Today! 817-444-5330 www.MarshaHardinRealEstate.com

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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

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

Appliance Repair Services

Azle Appliance Repair 229 W. Main Street Azle, Texas 76020

Parts & Service Discounts for Seniors, Military, City of Azle and Azle ISD Employees

817-298-1699 or 817-298-1661 Air Conditioning & Heating

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Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.

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817-344-8464

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817-915-2470

Tom Samples Pest Control

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