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Page 12A ‘Lucky’ 7: Azle, Springtown residents indicted Page 1B for Parker County crimes

Beating leads to hate crime charges BY NATALIE GENTRY This story contains information that some readers might fi nd objectionable. Multiple federal authorities have charged 19-year-old Brice Johnson, of Springtown, with a hate crime for the vicious beating of Aaron Keahey last September. Brutal encounter According to the criminal complaint fi led Feb. 12 in the U.S. District Court in Fort Worth, the two men met via cell phone through the social application MeetMe.com., the selfproclaimed “public market leader for social discovery.” Keahey’s profi le indicated that he was gay. While Johnson’s page indicated that he was not gay, he told Keahey, through their messaging, that he was interested in engaging in sexual activity with him. According to a statement released

Brice Johnson Photo courtesy of the Parker County Sheriff’s Offi ce

by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Feb. 20 Johnson lured Keahey to his house under this pretense. “He (Johnson) invited [Keahey] to his home, gave [Keahey] his cell phone number and address, and they PLEASE SEE HATE, PAGE 3A.

New head coach/ AD a proven winner Hulett hired from Eastland after 54 wins in 6 seasons BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The new head football coach/athletic director for Springtown ISD is Brian Hulett. He brings a winning history on the gridiron from Eastland with a penchant for putting up big point totals. While coaching the Mavericks since 2008, Hulett has piled up 54 victories against just 18 losses. In just six seasons, that total placed him second alltime at Eastland. Twice Hulett led the Mavericks to undefeated regular seasons and Eastland made back-to-back state quarterfinal appearances in 2A. Last season, Eastland won its fi rst 13 games, including some big blowouts of Jacksboro and Breckenridge and, in the 2013 Area game, a 40-0 romp past Littlefield. The victory run ended against the state runner-up, Wall, 40-28. In Hulett’s past three seasons, Eastland’s record is 35-5. The coach said he feels good about coming to Springtown. “It’s exciting. I like the feel of the community,” he said. “It’s a great location with great kids and a great past. It was appealing to me.” Hulett’s impressive record certainly impressed SISD superintendent Mike Kelley. After a two-hour closed session at the Feb. 24 school board meeting,

Kelley came out and praised Hulett’s credentials. The board quickly approved him for hire, unanimously, 7-0. Kelley said, “We had a great pool of applicants. The young man from Eastland has done a very, very good job coaching those young men. “What’s important to him is to build great character through hard work. That’s translated to success on the fi eld and on the court and in the classroom.” That work ethic is vital to success, Hulett said. “In Eastland, I had a coaching staff and a great group of kids who bought in to working hard. I’m a blue collar guy and I saw a lot of that in Springtown,” he said. Kelley added, “Brian will come over and support all of our programs. In Eastland, they win in everything that they do. I believe very strongly that he will have similar success here. “He is going to be a huge asset to our community. We are very, very fortunate to have him.” Hulett was awarded a two-year administrative contract. The new coach/AD is ready to go and put his hard work philosophy – which included a 26-4 home record in Eastland – into place in Springtown. “If you do things the right way with a great attitude, you can get things done,” Hulett said.

Reigning Miss Springtown, Kalie Wells, (left) passes the title to this year’s winner, Kacee Newkirk (see more pageant photos on page 2A). Photo by Natalie Gentry

Newkirk named Miss Springtown Character and caring the center of pageant BY NATALIE GENTERY Keep calm and Fairy Tale on. The seventh annual Miss Springtown Pageant isn’t your run-of-themill beauty pageant. There were no hijinks as seen on TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras. Taking the top crown as Miss Springtown was Kacee Newkirk. Lauren Jones was picked as Junior Miss Springtown. “Pageant weekend is a time for caring, sharing, growth, and love,” reads the Miss Springtown registration form. “There will be many teachable

moment...they are priceless: use them in a positive and loving manner.” The emphasis of this competition is character, talent, and increasing girls’ self-esteem. The pageant – organized and hosted by the Springtown Beautifi cation Committee – strives to do just that. The morning pageants featured an adorable array of tots adorned in aweinspiring outfits and costumes. Little ones toddled across the stage; often waving to the crowd. Later, elementary-aged girls smiled as they showed off their costumes and

evening dresses. The evening event kicked off at 7 p.m. The girls were judged in photogenic, costume wear, casual wear, talent and beauty (aka evening wear). However an all-important element of the judging is the interview process. “The Miss Springtown Pageant is looking for young ladies that are confi dent, personable, friendly, and outgoing,” reads the registration form. “Most importantly, [the contestants] should be role models for young ladies to look up to.”

Copy that: Springtown ISD change could save $40,000 Bad weather days to be addressed in March BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The big news that came out of the Feb. 24 Springtown ISD board meeting was the hiring of Brian Hulett as the new football head coach/athletic director. But other items were also addressed – including one that could save Springtown a big chunk of change. Chief Financial Offi cer Gary Shaw said he reworked the ISD’s copier contract. The previous cost for unlimited copies was $156,000 annually, he said. By moving to a per-copy price of 4.2 cents per 1,000 copies, the renegotiated cost dropped substantially to $83,000. Shaw said the savings projection is between $30,000 to $40,000 annually. A reason for the price option, he said, was that costs have lowered due to ever-newer technological advances.

at the March board meeting. President Amy Walker queried Kelley about how some districts held school on President’s Day, Feb. 17. Kelley said that that holiday was factored in the local school calendar as a day off. He added that most school districts “are in the same boat” with the excessive number of bad weather days this year. “I expect [approval of] the waivers will likely be just a formality,” Kelley said. If the waiver is not granted, he said a plan will be mapped out at the next meeting.

Fine arts successes A report from Director of Fine Arts J.B. Perry noted continuing success by SISD students. Springtown schools tallied 92 medals and ribbons at the UIL academic Bad weather days Superintendent Mike Kelley said district meet conducted at Cato ElBrian Hulett stopped by Porcupine Stadium while touring Springtown Feb. 27. the waiver situation for bad weather ementary at Castleberry Jan. 27. Springtown Elementary, with MarWith him were wife Sunshine and children Sunbri and Hudson. would be more thoroughly addressed

sha Winfi eld serving as sponsor, collected 41 places. Springtown Intermediate won 18; SIS’ sponsor is Trudy Sherman. Both Reno and Goshen Creek Elementaries earned 13 honors each. Sponsors, respectively, are Monica Hunter and Lisa Scott. Eleven Springtown High School choir members qualifi ed for the Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest set for May in Austin. All competed in Class 1 solos. Travis Brents, an SHS senior, was accepted into the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Thousands audition annually to attend and Brents made the cut in Houston, performing “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Ruddnick. Fourteen band members attended the Texas Future Music Educators convention in San Antonio. Also attending were SHS’ two All-State recipients, freshman Jacob Matthews, a percussionist, and choir member junior Emily Mitchell.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

SISD Open Houses next week

NEWS DIGEST SISD ballot deadline is Feb. 28 Hopefuls planning to run for a seat on the Springtown ISD school board can apply through Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. Packets are available at the SISD administration building at 301 East 5th Street. For more information, contact Darlene Pennington at 817220-1700.

Legends Museum meets Feb.27 The Springtown Legends Museum, 839 North Main Street, is hosting Jeane Brunson Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. She will speak about the work that is being done within Parker County to preserve records, deeds, and documents from the late 1880s through the present.

Optimist pancake supper March 6 The 11th annual Springtown Optimist Club Pancake Supper is set for Thursday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Springtown High School cafeteria. The cost is $5 and includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Children 5 and under eat free. The event also includes a silent auction. All funds raised go toward scholarships for local students.

G/T nominations being accepted Nominations for the SISD gifted/talented program are being accepted through the month of March for students in grades 1-12. Teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested parties can nominate students. Also, students in grades 6-12 may nominate themselves. Contact the Advanced Academics’ coordinator at students’ campuses for more information.

May STAAR testing signups open Students who will be away from their home districts for the April or May 2014 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (aka STAAR) end-of-course (EOC) test administration may register to take the necessary assessments at any participating Texas campus. Out-of-District (OOD) students must be registered by their home campus. The May 2014 EOC OOD registration ends March 28. Contact Tammy Shaw, the Springtown High School campus test coordinator for information about registering as an OOD student at 817-220-3041.

by NATALIe GeNTRy As students begin looking forward to Spring Break during the second week of March, the Springtown Independent School District (SISD) prepares for the week before. Not only is the first week of March allocated for state testing, it is also the week of the district’s Open Houses. The week begins with Springtown High School’s Open House on Monday March 3, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Everyone will meet in the cafeteria for a statement by Principal Chris Pennington then be given the opportunity to speak to individual teachers.

Springtown Intermediate School will couple their Math and Science night with Open House on Tuesday, March 4, from 6-7:30 p.m. All of the elementary schools will have their Open Houses on Thursday, March 6. Goshen Creek Elementary and Reno Elementary will open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Springtown Elementary School’s Open House will run an hour later, from 5:30-7:30. Springtown Middle School’s Open House completes the series on Thursday, March 6, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Hate crimes charges from Labor Day assault Fort Worth where doctors treat- ‘being for real’ during their onexchanged text messages plan- ed multiple skull and facial frac- line conversation.” According to Springtown poning their sexual activity,” the tures, including the placement lice, Johnson then claimed that of a metal eye socket. statement said. the men were outside talking Federal authorities say that when Keahey made an unwantQuestionable motivation after Keahey arrived at Johned advance. Springtown Police Lt. Curson’s house Johnson brutally Johnson reportedly said that beat, bound, and placed Kea- tis Stone initially referred to hey in the trunk of his own car the incident in September as a after the advance was made he hit Keahey, blacked out, and then drove to a friend’s house. “possible hate crime.” woke up to find Keahey on the Five months later, federal au“Based on the ligature marks ground. thorities agreed that is was. on [Keahey’s] wrists, it appears According to the probable Stone stated in the initial that he was bound with an electrical cord while he was in probable cause affidavit that cause affidavit, Johnson said, the trunk of the car,” reads the he asked Johnson if there was “There’s going to be things in anything in their communica- there that looks like I’m being statement. Johnson finally drove Kea- tions that would lead Keahey serious back with him.” “The investigation revealed hey to an Emergency Medical to think sexual advances were Services station in Springtown why Johnson wanted him to that in the night of the incident, Johnson saved [Keahey’s] cell after individuals at the house come over. “Brice said, ‘Yeah, there’s phone number using a gay slur told him they would call the police if he didn’t get Keahey gonna be things on there ‘cause as the contact name,” said the I was joking back and forth FBI release. “Johnson later medical attention. Keahey spent the next 10 days with him,’” Stone said. “Brice stated that he was playing a at Harris Methodist Hospital in said he didn’t think Aaron was prank on Keahey because of n HATe, FROM PAGE ONE.

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his sexual orientation, again using a gay slur when referring to Keahey.” According to the affidavit, Keahey indicated that he had no physical contact with Johnson prior to the attack. Johnson made his initial appearance in federal court on Feb. 20 and has yet to be indicted for the crime. The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, the Springtown Police Department, and the Parker County Sheriff’s Office. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cara Foos Pierce and Trial Attorney Saeed Mody of the Civil Rights Division. The statutory maximum penalty for a hate crime is 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Reno rejects all petitions, including de-annexation By Natalie GeNtry Every petition presented to the Reno City Council Feb. 24 was rejected due to lack of required information – date of birth and voter registration number. And in the case of a de-annexation petition, additional violations were discussed. Reno City Attorney Walter Leonard, addressed the crowd at Monday’s City Council meeting. “At the last meeting I was given the job of reviewing and reporting on the various petitions which were filed by Mr. (Art) Johnson,” Leonard said. “One petition asked the Council to cease using Tarrant County for the collection of taxes, two of the petitions related to tax benefits essentially for seniors, and the last on called for de-annexation of what is essentially the western portion of the city.” Leonard explained that in addition to reviewing the petitions himself, he also referred them for examination to the Texas Municipal League and the Office of the Secretary of State – essentially the State agency responsible for elections and petitions. “My analysis is based upon responses from them as well as my own review,” Leonard said. “The other agencies have indicated they concur with my findings.” When analyzing the petitions Leonard, as well as the other attorneys to whom the petitions were referred, were required to look at the applicable state laws regarding de-annexation and elections. “Both Section 43.143 of the Local Government Code and Chapter 277 of the Election Code contain requirements for the petitions and must be considered together,” Leonard said. Provisions of Section 43.143 and Chapter 277 require various information to be included on a petition as part of the signature of any petitioner.

While much of the requested information may be redundant or unnecessary, the Secretary of State’s Office and Leonard agree that the date of birth and the voter registration number seem to be affirmatively required. This information would ensure that all petitioners were, in fact, qualified voters and therefore valid petitioners. None of the petitions presented to the Council contain this information. Therefore, Leonard said, none of the petitions are valid for consideration. Tax collection Leonard explained that the first petition is one which wouldn’t require an election regardless of validity. “The decision to change tax collection entities was essentially a business decision made by the City Council some time ago based upon long experience with Parker County,” Leonard said. “The facts that Tarrant County provided a more prompt, efficient, and cost effective service and allowed people to make divided payments contributed to the decision.” Leonard suggested that the Council might want to check if the Parker County office has improved its performance in recent years and again compare the services from the two counties. But he confirmed that the petition has no legal or binding affect in this matter and the decision remains with the Council. Tax benefits The two tax petitions are essentially connected and also relate back to a decision the Council made last April. One petition requests the establishment of a freeze of the tax rate for persons over 65 and the disabled. The second petition asks for an increase in the tax exemption for those over 65 and those

disabled from the first $10,000 to the first $30,000. “As some of you may remember, the city attempted to enact very similar to the requests in these petitions some years ago,” Leonard said. “But apparently, the administration at the time failed to properly carry out all the paperwork necessary and the error was eventually noticed and the tax benefits, correctly, discontinued by the county.” Since everyone who was on the Council at the time is gone the exact reason for this error remains unknown. “The Council reenacted some of those items in April and those benefits were taken to the county,” Leonard said. Other benefits, especially those concerning persons over 65, created a legitimate concern for the Council because the reenacting of those items would benefit the majority of the Council members. This ethical concern prompted the Council to turn to the citizens for a show of support that would allow the Council to act without qualms. Leonard said the two petitions in question are just such a show that will allow the Council to move forward with the process of acting on the tax benefits. De-annexation According to Leonard, the petition presented to the Council regarding the de-annexation of much of the western section of the city contains problems in addition to the invalid signatures. Leonard said he was concerned that many of the petitioners were unaware of the possible consequences that would come with de-annexation. “This petition seems to be based in what can only be characterized as misinformation, half-truths, and a remarkable failure to fully inform the voters of the consequences of a vote to de-annex,” he said.

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The various problems in the petition include the characterization of the city budget. “The size of the budget is grossly overstated because [the petition authors] didn’t understand that the figure also includes the Water Department budget,” Leonard said. “State law requires the water budget be a self-contained portion of the budget.” According to Leonard, the actual city budget is two-thirds of the amount presented. In addition, the city provides many services for its citizens including, the virtually fullservice police, the Municipal Court, the fire department, zoning, and code compliance. Leonard said that city zoning regulations alone ensure that properties are kept up to standards. These regulations prevent the development of enterprises such as bars and junkyards in any location they might wish. The regulations also allow the city to moderate oil and gas development which includes noise, pollution, trucks, and the location and spacing of both oil and gas wells and injection wells. Leonard said de-annexation would remove all those regulations. “The people must know the entire truth before they vote,” he said. The final element of the this petition that concerned Leonard deals with a lack compliance with the Local Government Code due to the vague description of the property to be de-annexed. “The statute requires a ‘metes and bounds’ description,” Leonard said. “This is essentially a surveyor’s type of description of property which uses distances, specific directions, and reference to fixed

City attorney Walter leonard addressed the citizens of reno at a Feb. 24 Council meeting regarding the petitions that were submitted to the Council last month. Photo by Natalie Gentry

points.” The language in the petition does not meet these requirements. The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that the technical requirements for de-annexation are the same as those for annexation and there can be no ambiguity in the description of the property. Conclusions “Based upon my findings and my conversations with the various agencies who are knowledgeable in this matter, the City

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Reading wood Texas bowyer speaks to the Springtown Archaeological Society by Natalie GeNtry The Springtown Archaeological Society welcomed primitive bowyer (bow craftsman) Mickey Miller at this month’s meeting. Historical bowyers Miller spoke about modern bowmaking in the tradition of Native American techniques. More specifically he focused on the craftsmen of the southern plains and northern Texas. There are various elements to be considered before the actual creation of the bow begins, he said. The bowyer must first decide on the kind to make. Is it a practice bow, a hunting bow, or a child’s bow? The size and style of the bow would also be dictated by the environment in which it would be used. The dense brush in this area makes it difficult to kneel and hunt with a large bow. The local environment requires a smaller bow made of a dense wood. Because the wood must cure for weeks or months so it doesn’t take on the shape of the curve, many bowyers begin the process in January or February. “No one in sure exactly why the Native Americans chose this time of year,” Miller said. “But I can tell you from practical experience if you’re going to be doing lumber work, it’s highly advantageous to do it during the coolest time of the year. “The wood dries much slower in the winter and this will cause fewer ‘drying checks,’” he continued. A drying check examines cracks in the wood that are created when one area of the wood dries more quickly than the area next to it. Miller said that there isn’t much

recorded information about the actual methods used by Native Americans when making bows. “The chroniclers of the time didn’t record the pertinent information. They spoke in generalities about the process,” he said. “We’re really only left with the remains of the bows they made, but we don’t know much about the steps they used.” Miller said it is believed that most of the wood work was done while the wood was still green to help prevent drying checks. “They would take the wood to the stage of a blank,” Miller said. “They would allow it to dry and then finish the bow.”

5A to the accuracy and life-span of the bow. Tillering consists of taking small amounts of wood off the belly (inside curve) of the bow until the desired tensile strength is reached. “Once the limbs bend evenly and a bowyer thinks the tiller is right, he will test fire the bow,” Miller said. “Hopefully the poundage is what the bowyer wants or a little heavy so they can take more wood off and lessen the draw.” Miller said a key tip getting the tillering and tensile strength correct is to follow the movement of the wood. “You have to follow the undulations of the wood which may create scallops in the wood,” he said. “If you don’t, you will create extra stress on parts of the bow. “You have to read the wood.” In other words don’t try to force the wood to take on the “perfect” shape. If the modern bowyer reads the wood and takes the time to use hand tooling instead of power tools, they can create a bow that will last for years and years, he said.

Modern primitive bows The historical process of creating a primitive bow may be uncertain, but Miller explained the accepted process used today. The bowyer will take the wood down to a single growth ring visible on the back (outside curve) of the bow. by Natalie GeNtry The wood directly beAs the deadline nears for canneath the bark is the part didates to submit packets to run of the tree that stretches for office, many area incumutmost and best withstands bents still remain unopposed. the tensile forces. Friday, Feb. 28 marks the The bow should be ori- last day candidates can file ented so that one growth for a place on the ballots of ring faces the back of the the Springtown Independent bow – the multiple growth School District (SISD) Board rings would be visible on of Trustees, the Springtown the sides of the bows. City Council, and the Reno Miller begins by mak- City Council. ing the side contours of the bow. SISD Board He then “tillers” the As of Feb. 25 only incumpiece – makes both of the bents Jody R. Lowery and Amy limbs bend evenly and Walker have filed for Place 4 equally. and Place 5 on the SISD Board. This process is crucial

Mickey Miller – a bowyer specializing in primitive bows – spoke to the Springtown archaeological Society about the process of building bows the traditional way. Photo by Natalie Gentry

Most races remain uncontested Candidate packets are available and can still be picked up at the SISD Administration Office at 301 East 5th Street. For more information, contact Darlene Pennington, secretary to superintendent/election coordinator, at 817-220-1700 in the SISD Administration Office. Springtown City Council There are still no challengers for the three Places up for election on the City Council. Incumbents Annette Burk, Tony D. Smith, and Greg Hood have filed for Places 1, 3, and 5 respectively. The City of Springtown con-

ducts a joint election with the SISD; registered voters may vote in both elections at Springtown City Hall during the early voting period (April 28-May 6) and on Election Day (May 10).

Registered voters may vote in the Reno City Council election at City Hall during the early voting period from April 28 through May 6 and on Election Day, May 10.

Reno The Reno City Council is the only place where a challenger has filed for a place on the ballot. While incumbents Ken Parnell (Place 1) and Billie Steele (Place 5) are running unopposed, incumbent Bonnie Black will face Gilbert Morrow in the election for Place 3 on the Council.

Primary early voting Early voting in the Republican and Democratic primary elections ends Friday, Feb. 28. Primary election day is Tuesday, March 4. Anyone wanting more information about any Parker County elections should contact the Parker County Election Administrator’s Office – Laura Watkins – at 817-598-6185.

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Area sees some modest gains in sales tax revenue by cArlA noAh stutsMAn State sales tax revenue in January was $2.3 billion, up 8.3 percent compared to January 2013 according to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. “Increases were seen across all major sectors of the Texas economy,” Combs said. “This indicates continued expansion in both consumer and business spending, and brings the growth in fiscal year-to-date collections to 4.6 percent compared with the previous year. Sales tax revenue has increased for 46 consecutive months.” Combs will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their February local sales tax allocations totaling $802.1 million, up 8.2 percent compared to February 2013. The sales tax figures represent December sales reported by monthly tax filers as well as October, November, and December sales by businesses that report tax quarterly. Locally, the larger cities saw modest increases compared with February 2013, while the smaller cities saw decreases. The distinct exception is the town of Lakeside which saw another huge increase. Lakeside more than doubled its February 2013 revenue of $8,547 when it received a check for $17,988 for February 2014.

That’s an increase of 110.45 percent. The town’s year-todate revenue of $30,830 is also up from last year’s totals of $14,570 or 111.59 percent. The city of Azle received sales tax revenue of $219,798, or 0.97 percent more than in February 2013 when it received $217,686. Added to January’s totals, that brings the city’s total sales tax revenue for calendar year 2014 to $376,789, up just 0.13 percent from the same period in 2013. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District received $39,516 for February – 0.78 percent higher than February 2013 revenues of $39,208. The district is down slightly on the year, with totals from January and February at $69,576 compared with $69,612 for the first two months of 2013. That’s a drop of 0.05 percent. Azle’s Municipal Development District collected $36,302 for February and its year-todate revenues are $62,465. Because the district did not begin collecting sales tax until October 2013, there is no history to compare these numbers with. The city of Springtown received a check for $80,038 for February – an increase of 0.09 percent from the $79,965 it received in February 2013. So far in 2014, the city’s sales tax revenue is $142,648. Compared

to its revenues for the same period in 2013 of $155,521, that’s a decrease of 8.27 percent. The city of Reno’s February check was for $6,700, down 5.72 percent from February 2013 revenues of $7,107. Total revenue for 2014 is at $11,478, a 7.67 percent drop from the $12,431 it collected in January and February of 2013. Sanctuary took another big hit in February, receiving a check for $1,093. That number represents a 21.36 percent decrease from February 2013, when it received $1,390. Year-to-date revenues are $2,061, down 7.61 percent from the first two months of 2013 when it had collected $2,231 Pelican Bay saw a $1,490 check for February. That’s just $5 more than its check of $1,485 in February 2013, or a gain of 0.35 percent. However, the city is up 10.90 percent from its year-to-date revenue for 2013 of $2,953 with $3,275 received so far in 2014. Parker County collected a February check for $681,551 in February, a 2.59 percent increase compared with the same time period in 2013, when it had collected $14,570. For details of February sales

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PARKER COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Weatherford 1.50% 1,008,021 Azle 1.25% 219,798 Hudson Oaks 1.50% 168,716 Springtown 1.50% 80,038 Willow Park 1.50% 83,821 County Total

Prior year

% Change

2013 ToTal

2012 ToTal

% Change

988,437 217,686 151,304 79,965 70,039

1.98% 0.97% 11.50% 0.09% 19.67%

1,795,819 376,789 301,033 142,648 137,802

1,711,911 4.90% 376,265 0.13% 274,987 9.47% 155,521 -8.27% 119,380 15.43%

1,630,682

1,577,086

3.39%

2,872,628

2,761,548

4.02%

Azle Crime Control Dist Azle Municipal Dev District

0.25%

39,516

39,208

0.78%

69,576

69,612

-0.05%

0.50%

36,302

U/C

62,465

U/C

Reno Sanctuary

1.00% 1.25%

6,700 1,093

7,107 -5.72% 1,390 -21.36%

11,478 2,061

12,431 2,231

-7.67% -7.61%

Parker

0.50%

681,551

664,308

2.59%

1,258,980

1,138,243

10.60%

TARRANT COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Fort Worth 1.00% 13,416,181 Arlington 1.75% 9,417,364 Grand Prairie 1.75% 4,493,936 Grapevine 1.50% 4,190,592 Southlake 1.50% 2,268,167

12,487,637 9,430,907 4,382,053 3,694,663 1,931,102

7.43% -0.14% 2.55% 13.42% 17.45%

22,621,964 15,825,943 7,679,671 7,263,798 3,753,798

20,755,616 15,548,858 7,643,370 6,954,753 3,181,591

8.99% 1.78% 0.47% 4.44% 17.98%

County Total

45,877,125

6.18%

82,038,168

77,419,295

5.96%

8,547 110.45% 1,485 0.35%

30,830 3,275

Lakeside Pelican Bay

48,716,629 2.00% 1.00%

State TOTAL

17,988 1,490 526,025,107

486,839,394

8.04%

901,174,001

14,570 111.59% 2,953 10.90% 836,167,517

7.77%

Total Payments 1145 U/C = cannot be calculated since the district did not exist one year ago

tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, locate the Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.window. state.tx.us/taxinfo/allocsum/ compsum.html.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Fort Worth Stock Show

Springtown High School students (l-r) Kaylon Cremeen, Taylor ComerLunsford, Rance Keeth, Hayden Quinn, and Garrett Mauldon exhibited a variety of animals at the Fort Worth Stock Show. (above left) Sterling Johnson, a third grader at Goshen Creek Elementary School, took 18th place in the market lamb division at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Morgan Cox (left) and Summer Conway, both fourth graders at Springtown Elementary School, exhibited animals at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Cox showed a market swine and Cox placed 15th with her market lamb.

Jimmie Gee of SHS exhibited multiple animals at the Fort Worth Stock Show. She placed third in the Southdown Ewe Lamb class. She also placed numerous cattle, earning two firsts and a second with bulls, a third place with a heifer, and fifth places with a mature female and a steer. Photos by Natalie Gentry SHS student, Brody McDowell, placed 10th in the market goat division of the Fort Worth Stock Show. Photo courtesy SISD

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ATTENTION REpUbLICAN VOTERs! Do not be fooled by all talk and no experience. We cannot afford on-the-job-training for County Judge. How did that work for us in the White House? As a life-long resident of Parker County, I feel compelled to write and let the people of Parker County know just how important the current race for the County Judge is to our county’s future and why Judge Mark Riley is the only candidate we can trust to lead the county for the next 4 years. As taxpayers and law-abiding citizens, we deserve qualified, proven performance from the CEO of our county. The job of County Judge is the highest elected position in county government. It is not an honorary title to be used later as resume padding for some other perceived “higher office.” During my lifetime, I have witnessed the administrations of 7 different Parker County Judges. And Mark Riley is quite possibly the most conservative county CEO that I have ever known. The position of County Judge is an around-the-clock, 24 hour-a-day, 7 daysa-week, full-time commitment to our county and its people. It is not a parttime job for a private sector land developer with possible conflicts of interest adverse to those of the citizen he seeks to govern. As taxpayers and lawabiding citizens, we expect and deserve top performance from the CEO of our county. It is not simply an honorary title or a position to use later as resume padding. As I have observed Mark over the last 16 years, it is an around-the-clock, 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week, labor-of-love commitment to a county and its people. Mark also has a staunch commitment for law enforcement. Perhaps just as important as meeting the usual need of your citizens, Mark Riley has been out-front collaboration with state and regional transportation authorities in order to solve traffic and road problems. Mark’s success in the transportation arena did not come overnight. Rather, it required years of onthe-job, pull-up-your-sleeves, hard-work and experience to obtain the trust necessary to earn a position of authority on the Regional Transportation Board as well as other important commission that impact the future of Parker County. We cannot afford to lose such a powerful seat at the regional transportation table at this time in our county’s history. We cannot afford to waste time while a newcomer cuts its teeth on issues that need immediate attention. We cannot risk allowing Mark’s opponent, a newcomer, to use the highest position in our county’s government for personal gain. Well, for me and my family, Parker County is our home. It is where we go to church and where we send our children and grandchildren to school. “We are proud to stand up and support Judge Mark Riley because he, too, is committed to standing up for Parker County - For today and for tomorrow, for the long haul.”

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PC dog tests positive for Let’s Keep County Clerk rabies, caution urged Parker County Sheriffs’ Animal Control officers conducted a brief rabies investigation in the southwestern portion of Parker County. Animal Control officers were notified of a Parker County family who had taken a female Corgi to a veterinarian, and discovered the dog tested positive for rabies earlier this week. The dog had a litter of six puppies, which were 5-weeks old and nursing from the infected dog. The family reported a few weeks prior, the female dog had brought a skunk carcass

to the residence located off of FM 1189 in the Lipan area of Parker County. Officials believe the skunk is the source of the rabies contamination. The puppies and their mother were humanely euthanized according to procedure. Sheriff’s Animal Control Supervisor Karen Kessler believes the incident to be an isolated one. “There were two additional dogs belonging to the family which were kept separate from the infected dogs,” Kessler said. “They were taken to a

veterinarian and are current on their vaccinations.” Kessler added two adults and a juvenile residing in the home are currently under medical supervision and treatment as a precautionary measure. “The family was obviously upset over the ordeal,” Kessler said. “They are very concerned and have been completely cooperative. “We strongly urge the public to vaccinate all pets and livestock and be aware of skunk season, which is FebruaryMarch and October- November,” she said.

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Student becomes teacher in Chronic Disease Self-Management program Charles Roberson never thought his chronic condition would give him a chance to help others. Less than a year ago he joined the Better Choices, Better Health Chronic Disease Self-Management program at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle and has not only changed his life, but is looking to help other chronic disease sufferers change theirs as well. After graduating from the six-week program that taught him how to manage his chronic illness more effectively, Roberson felt his journey wasn’t over. So, he enrolled in the volunteer lay leader training program for Chronic Disease Self-Management at the hospital.

As a lay leader, Roberson meets with chronic disease sufferers and helps to educate them on key things they need to effectively manage their conditions. He assists program participants who have conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, chronic pain, and like himself, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The lung condition causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, and affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. For Roberson, becoming a volunteer lay leader was a chance to share with others what he’d regained during his class: hope. The Better Choices, Better

Health program is designed to help participants learn how to effectively manage their chronic conditions on a daily basis. Each workshop in the program teaches coping strategies such as action planning and feedback, behavior modeling, problem-solving techniques and decision-making. It also helps participants develop individual approaches to deal with issues like fatigue, shortness of breath, diet, poor sleep habits, pain and depression. For more information on how to participate in the Better Choices, Better Health volunteer lay leader training or Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops at Texas Health Azle, call 1-877-THR-WELL.

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22 years of service as your Parker County Clerk Actively supports and involved in community organizations and events Completed required education in laws, investing and technology – Certified Conservatively manages 5 offices, 5 budgets and 22 employees Brought high-tech electronic system to her offices without spending tax dollars.

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Springtown 4-H members keeping busy They learned about how a groSpringtown 4-H members have The emergency box and quilt Demele, ordered bees this month been active this month with com- cery store operates and afterward raised over $300 for scholarships. and is in the process of getting esmunity service projects and an- enjoyed sushi from Brookshire’s During the show project mem- tablished. The month’s general meeting new sushi bar. nual stock shows. bers manned a rabbit information was held February 17 and featable at the entrance to the barn. At stock shows Around the community They taught visitors about rab- tured speaker, Karen Burdack, Rhiannon Meadows, member bit standards and care while also who raises water buffalo. Club members embodied the Burdack entertained and in4-H pledge of offering “my hands of the Poultry Project, was award- allowing them to pet and handle formed club members as she to larger service” by joining to- ed numerous ribbons at the Fort rabbits. gether to clear weeds, brush, and Worth Stock Show in the poultry All in all project members took shared information about waovergrown vegetation from the show, including a first in class and home over 30 ribbons, including ter buffalo with an emphasis on property of a local disabled wom- first place, best in variety, best Nina Gilbert-Uhlman, first place, marketing exotic meats to local in class, and reserved champion best in variety with ALT, her bro- farmer’s markets and restaurants. an. Members of the Food and Nu- with her Black Cochin hen named ken junior Hatrition Project visited the recently Crystal. vana doe. Photography Project memrenovated Brookshire’s in SpringMembers town for a behind the scenes tour. ber Shayna Johnson won best of showing and show at the San Antonio Stock helping at Show Youth Day Photography the show inContest in the senior division with cluded Ashlee her plant/flora entry. Buchanan, Members of the Rabbit Project Kaylee Buassisted at the Fort Worth Stock chanan, Faith Show rabbit show by volunteer- Hughes, Nina ing their time on a Tuesday eve- Gilbert-Uhlning before the open show and a man, Teresa Wednesday evening before the Gilbert-Uhl- Springtown 4-H members stand with their youth show to tag the pens in the man, Colton rabbit supplies and emergency box and a Johnston, and handmade quilt created by Barb Erickson Springtown 4-H member, rabbit barn. The girls also donated rabbit Maggie Stone. of Minnesota. The group – (l-r) Erin ShuShayna Johnson’s, photomate, Scarlett Webb, Faith Hughes, Nina graph took Best of Show supplies and an emergency box and in the San Antonio Stock a handmade quilt – created by Barb In the future Gilbert-Uhlman, Teresa Gilbert-Uhlman, The new and Maggie Stone – donated the items to Show Youth Day Photogra- Erickson of Minnesota especially for the group – to the Texas Rabbit Bee Project, the Texas Rabbit Breeders Scholarship phy Contest. Photo submitted by Shayna Johnson Breeders Scholarship Auction. Photo submitted by Teresa Gilbert-Uhlman led by Jessica Auction.

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Thankful for 10 years in the bonus round

n Feb. 27, 2004, the Bride and I got creamed by a drunk driver. (She was the official sports photographer of the paper back then and was riding shotgun.) It had already been quite a day. The Azle boys basketball team had pulled off one of the great victories in AHS sports history, a 66-63 playoff win over perennial power Fort Worth Dunbar. Coming back from the Denton Super Pit on Highway 380, I almost pulled into a convenience store for a Sprite. Instead I drove on – for about two miles. Then an impatient guy in a dualie pickup tried to pass a long line of Denton-bound cars and didn’t make it. We were going 65 mph and he likely much faster when, despite my desperate swerve, he nailed us on the driv-

er’s side rear quarter panel. We rolled 243 feet amid broken glass in a jet-black atmosphere since all the lights and side windows blew after the first flip. But the wreck isn’t the real story. Oh, we lost our truck and got thrown into a financial morass and it took years to settle the claims (which didn’t come close to recovering what the accident cost us). No, thanks to not landing on our roof while our beloved Ford truck, Cletus, rolled and spun and flipped, we survived. It’s one of those “an inch either

ON YOUR MARK Cletus...R.I.P. way” stories; every time we turned over, we landed on a side or the bottom of the truck. So, we didn’t die. In fact, aside from a few cuts and bruises and the Bride’s

lingering back pain, we came out downright peachy. We didn’t die! And now I’ve had 10 years to celebrate that wonder – a decade of a bonus round of life. That’s been five grandchildren. And sprawling family vacations. If I want some Blue Bell, I eat it. Even when I’ve reached a destination, I stay in the vehicle and listen to “Situation” by Yaz cranked. Or sing along with all of “American Pie.” I sit on our westward facing “sunset bench” after a steamy near-dusk summertime run and watch the sun drop while the mockingbirds dart around and the bats wake up and swoop about. I take pictures of bluebonnets and bunnies and clouds and giant icicles and all those other stop-and-smell-theroses cliches. Did God spare us? Bless us? Keep

His hand on us? And, if so, why us and not others? I don’t ponder that too often – there’s too much to do. But the wreck did change my prayer life. I used to spend a lot of time asking for protection/help for a slew of things, a veritable laundry list ticked off nocturnally. Now, that’s almost completely changed. Oh, there are still specific requests I ask of the Almighty. But mostly now, it’s all about thanks. Thanks for the good health. Thanks for the safety of family. Thanks for America. Thanks for allowing me to have more good fortunate than most other people on the planet. Thanks for another day! And I’m thankful that next time I want a Sprite, I will stop and get it. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and thinks the world is a great place!

I sing because it matters

Parks and Wildlife conducting Texas photo contest again The right outdoor photograph will win someone a video camera. Once again, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is conducting a statewide photo contest. The picture judged to be No. 1 will win its author a HERO3 Silver Edition GoPro video camera, valued at $300.

The photo will also be published in the TPWD magazine. The contest runs from March 1 to April 15 with the theme of “most playful moments in a state park.” Three categories are open: kids under 17; adults 18-plus, and Instagram photos. Last year’s contest – carrying a dif-

ferent theme –was whittled down to 17 finalists and they all can be seen at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ parks/things-to-do/photography-instate-parks. The website also offers tips to photographers and recommends locations or topics to shoot: beaches, canyons, bird, rivers, and landscapes.

usic has always money for missions. been a big part of My next “singing for a cause” event my life. I sang my will be on Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 first solo in church p.m. and you are invited. I am partnerat the age of 3, al- ing with my friends at the First Baptist most 30 years ago. Church in Decatur to host the Singing Oh, wait. Did I say 30? OK, almost Men of North Central Texas in a free 50 years ago. Honesty and integrity concert. I’ve been singing with this can be tough taskmasters! awesome men’s choir for 5 years and Music, in general, and singing, in I promise you won’t be disappointed. particular, have been conWhile it is not a fundraiser stant throughout my life’s per se, there will be an ofjourney. No matter what fering received that will go else gets added, or even toward our next planned moves to the forefront, mission trip to Ukraine I’m still a singer. I don’t in April, 2015. If you’ve make my living at it, but it been watching the news is one of those words that lately you know what a make the short list of what strategic place in the world I consider to be descriptors that is. Please consider this of my identity. a personal invitation to my In the past few years, I readers to be my special find myself singing much guests at this concert. more often for causes. LIFE MATTERS Those are just a few exJust this past weekend, amples of “singing for a I sang for two different Gerry Lewis cause” but there is a greater fundraiser events that are cause that keeps me singcauses that are close to my heart. For ing. I sing because my life matters the third consecutive year, I emceed to God. I sing because He gave me the fundraiser gala for the Pregnancy the gift of music and continues daily Resource Center of Bowie. This year, putting a renewed song of praise in I was also given the opportunity to my heart and mouth. (Take a look at provide musical entertainment dur- Psalm 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 98:1, 144:9, ing seating and dinner. I sang for an 149:1) hour and a half and, hopefully, helped What do you do in acknowledgepeople enjoy dinner and put them in ment that your life matters to God? the mood to give generously to this What are the words that describe your life changing ministry. The very next identity? You don’t have to be a singnight, I did a fundraiser concert at the er. Be the “you” God created. First Baptist Church of Paradise to And be that “you” because it matraise money for church members to ters. go on mission trips to Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica. This is the second Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of time I’ve done this at FBCP and I love missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, it so much that I would be willing to which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a do it at any church to help them raise blog at www.lifematterstoday.blogspot.com/

The general’s wife’s life: Mary Custis Lee, Part 1

e all know about Robert E. Lee, but how much do you know about his wife? This is written about his wife in the book, The Life of Mary Custis Lee by Kimberly J. Largent. It begins with memories of growing up at Arlington, the residence which is now Arlington National Cemetery. These eight articles tell of her life and illnesses. “Mary Custis Lee, great-granddaughter of First Lady Martha Washington, has been often portrayed in a negative light wherever her name appears in the annals. It is written that her debilitating arthritis turned her into a constant complainer and that her depressive nature seemed to bring those around down in spirit. Such conclusions were arrived at based on a few select comments taken out of context from letters her husband wrote to her and to others. Those who concluded such were probably not familiar with Robert's humorous nature and opted to

rely on his words instead of his meaning when drawing their conclusions. “However, through reading her personal diary and letters written to her husband, family, and friends, we can conclude that she was actually a courageous, selfless, creative woman who managed to solely, for the most part, raise seven children while battling many physical ailments. Although she may have spent years walking in the shadow of her husband, in reality she was a guiding light and a pillar of strength – not just during the darkest days of the Confederacy, but throughout much of her life. “Mary Anna Randolph Custis was born on October 1, 1808 to parents Washington “Wash” Custis and Mary “Molly” Fitzhugh. Two children were born prior to Mary, but neither survived past their first birthday nor did a child born after Mary. Wash Custis, who was the grandson of Martha Washington and was raised by her and George Washington after his father's (Martha's son from a previous marriage) death, settled his family in

a quaint fourroom brick home he named Arlington. As Mary grew, so did Arlington as Wash invested time and money in its expansion. “Mary's earHISTORICAL liest memories HIGHLIGHTS at Arlington are recalled Laurie Moseley with fondness. Although she was an only child, she usually found willing playmates among the children of the Arlington slaves. It's interesting to note that neither Wash nor Molly supported or believed in slavery. Although both felt it was wrong to own another human being, they wondered if the slaves were free, how would they support themselves? They couldn't read, write, and didn't own any property. Molly, like many abolitionists,

set out to change that and offered both educational and Sunday School classes to the slaves of Arlington in preparation for the day they would be free. “In later years, Wash was instrumental in founding the American Colonization Society, a society with the goal of freeing the slaves and funding their return to Africa. Over the course of the society's existence, about 6,000 slaves had been freed and returned to Africa. “Arlington was a festive home as the Custis family played host to many visitors. There was always a captive audience wanting to hear Wash recount the many stories that George Washington had told him about the Revolutionary War. Mary, herself, was intrigued by the tales and grew to honor and value the memory of the first president of the United States as much as her father did. Wash had been so enamored with the man who raised him from his sixth birthday on, that he spent the Custis family fortune buying many of Washington's heirlooms during an estate sale after his grand-

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mother Martha passed away. His desire to own so much of the Washington treasure placed a deep financial strain on the family from which they would never really recover. “By the time Mary was five years old, she acquired her mother's nickname of “Molly,” and had settled into a very structured daily life. Her days began with Bible readings followed by educational lessons – both given by her mother. Next, she would assist her mother in tending to the numerous, beautiful gardens at Arlington. Midafternoon, a festive meal that included meat, vegetables, breads, and desert would follow where everyone in the house, family or guest, would attend. Early evening was considered quality time for the family; it was then Wash would serenade Molly and Mary with his violin while the two would work on sewing crafting projects.”

Laurie Moseley is an author, archeologist and historian who lives in Springtown. He is the director of Springtown’s Legends Museum.

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t's ironic to me that a right here in Azle, then by my punctuation mark that long-time boss in my earlier requires little more ink years and fi nally by my former than a period can bring editor/publisher – to eliminate out the most defensive that last comma before the behavior in journalists. word “and.” After Mr. Campbell's reacI worked at the newspaper for six years – back in the late tion when I tried to delete his Oxford comma – he '90s and early 2000s defended his com– and came back alma more fi ercely most three years ago. than any mama During most of that bear I've seen – I time, Mark Campdid some research bell was the sports to try and deepen guy, and I paid him my understanding little attention. of comma usage. Oh, he's a nice It turns out, guy, for sure. He was there's a huge defunny in a quirky bate on this topic. sort of way, and his The Oxford comfrequent sneezes ma gets its name almost always unOVER THE from the Oxford seated me. But he RAINBOW University Press, was into sports, and the serial frankly, what he did Carla Noah where comma has been just really didn't afStutsman used traditionally fect me on the news by its editors and side of the room. printers. Then he became Proponents say its use helps the editor. uestions over tion, the avoid ambiguity and follows That affects me. where you may Te x a s I was glad to fi nd out early on the natural speech pattern of stand, what you Departthat Mr. Campbell's easy-going pausing before the last item in can say and when ment of style as sports editor carried a series. you can say it Public Opponents say the tiny puncover into his new role as ediarise here and Safety tor. He didn't make sweeping tuation mark doesn't always publichanges and I happily agreed help clarify and in some cases there around Texas at election time. A new law to solve such cized a with most of the small adjust- can even introduce ambiguity. issues is on the books. reminder ments that were made in the Plus, it just takes up space and House Bill 259, which took that elecway we do things around here. is redundant. tion idenOne guide recommends us- effect when Gov. Rick Perry Until last week, that is, when signed it into law on June 14, tification I tried to edit out a comma in ing the Oxford comma if you STATE certifilive in the United States – un- 2013, allows political speech something he'd written. It was an Oxford comma, aka less, that is, you write for a outside of the 100-foot zone at CAPITAL cates are a serial comma or even Harvard news outlet that follows AP public buildings where election HIGHLIGHTS available polls are located. at driver comma. If you aren't familiar, Style (and I do). The new law trumps local There's a Facebook page for it's the comma before the word Ed Sterling loifcf iecnesse, the Oxford comma, and it cur- practices that previously may “and” in a list. Here are a couple of exam- rently has upwards of 32,000 have prevented citizens from with select offi ces open on Satengaging in political speech urdays and at mobile stations in “likes.” ples: Ironically, the Public Relations outside of the 100-foot zone. select counties. She wore a black skirt, a State law requires voters to Department at Oxford Univer- “This change in law protects white blouse, and a red scarf. First Amendment rights by aspresent their driver license or sity no longer uses the Oxford Or, if you prefer (and I do): She wore a black skirt, a comma, although the Oxford suring that people are able to suitable photo identifi cation at express their political views the polls prior to voting. University Press still does. white blouse and a red scarf. There is no fee for the elecFor my part, I've decided without fear of prosecution or Honestly, whether there is a persecution,” said state Rep. tion identifi cation certifi cate. comma after the word “blouse” it’s best decided on a case-byor not, that sentence says the case basis. If it doesn't change Ron Simmons, R-Carrollton, Information on how to obtain the content or the intent of the primary author of HB 259, in a a certifi cate can be found onsame thing. line at dps.texas.gov or by telesentence, I'll still prefer not to Feb. 18 statement. Let's try another sentence: “Language was specifi cally phoning (512) 424-2600. I'd like to thank my parents, use it. I will, however, be more included in the bill to authoMiley Cyrus, and the Pope. mindful in the future to explore rize reasonable time, place, and More health funding comes Okay, that's pretty clear. The state announced the Watch what happens when how the elimination of the Ox- manner restrictions on elecyou leave out the Oxford com- ford comma might change par- tioneering conducted outside of awarding of $45 million to supentage and/or otherwise distort the 100-foot marker, so long as plement the amount the 2013 ma, though. I'd like to thank my parents, the meaning of what I'm writing. electioneering is not prohibited Texas Legislature appropriated Except when I'm writing for altogether,” Simmons added. for women’s health services for Miley Cyrus and the Pope. I just became the love child the paper, in which case I will “HB 259 protects some of our use in 2015. “We’re providing women of the most pathetic teen icon in use my editor's favored Oxford nation’s most fundamental rights: the freedom of speech greater access to a broader range American pop culture and the comma every time. of health services in Texas,” Now you'll have to excuse and the right to vote.” man some believe holds in his said Department of State Health right hand a red phone directly me... the Pope is on the phone. DPS offers election ID Services Commissioner David to the Creator. On Feb. 18, the fi rst day of Lakey on Feb. 14. “These dolI've been taught my entire Carla Noah Stutsman is the Epigraph early voting in the primary elec- lars will help women receive the life – fi rst in public schools

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family planning and screening services they need to be healthy.” According to Lakey, the entities to receive the supplemental funding — which include local health departments, hospital clinics and other health clinics — serve about 170,000 low income women per year with services including family planning and health screenings. The agency estimated more than 60 percent of the women served will receive family planning services and that to be eligible for the program women must be 18 years of age or older and at or below 200 percent of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 3.3 million Texas women are at or below the Federal Poverty Level.

83rd Texas Legislature provided $240 million in funding for women’s health services, including cancer screenings, wellness exams and other health services to an additional 170,000 women. “As a result, women’s health in Texas is now funded at record levels and Texas has the capacity to serve more women than ever before,” she said, adding, “Now we need to ensure that the resources we invested are truly meeting the needs of Texas women.” Sen. Kirk Watson, chair of the Texas Senate’s Democratic Caucus, posted a reaction saying, “We’re encouraged by Chairwoman Nelson’s pledge to have ‘a thorough discussion of every aspect’ of the state’s efforts to provide healthcare to Texas women.”

Panel eyes health, safety Reducing child fatalities and improving access to women’s health services were the subjects of a Feb. 20 interim meeting of the state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. While child deaths due to abuse and neglect are down overall, there has been a recent spike in foster care fatalities, according to a statement released by Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound. “It is unacceptable for any child to die from abuse or neglect, certainly when that child has been entrusted to the state.” Regarding women’s health care, Nelson noted that the

Court to hear EPA cases An appeal fi led by the State of Texas was among six lawsuits against the federal Environmental Protection Agency grouped and scheduled 90 minutes of collective time for arguments be heard by the United States Supreme Court on Feb. 24. In its case, Texas is petitioning the high court to stop the EPA and the Obama administration from broadening greenhouse gas enforcement standards to include more sources of carbon dioxide emissions. 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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Stout Stephenville ends Springtown’s memorable year By MARK K. CAMPBell The 2013-14 Porcupine basketball team had already done something that had not happened in 13 years: reach the Area round in the postseason. At Brock High School Feb. 21, Springtown (15-16) squared off against Stephenville – the same school that had eliminated the Lady Porcupines a week earlier. The Yellow Jackets, undefeated winners of District 7-3A, also ended the boys season, 71-41. The teams came in close in many stats, including points per game scored; Springtown’s average was 56.4 and Stephenville’s 54.4. As the game began, the Porcupines knocked Stephenville back on their heels; Springtown scored the first six points of the game amid hearty cheers from those that made the trip. But, clearly, the Yellow Jackets were mighty quick. By the end of the first eight minutes, Stephenville led 13-10. The game never escaped Springtown’s reach until the fourth quarter. After three periods, the game stood 44-29 then the Jackets began pulling away. As the end drew near in the

final minutes, Porcupine coach James Rike pulled each starter and senior from the floor individually, allowing each to receive applause for their contributions to the exceptional season. Rike hugged each and seniors Ramiro Dominguez, Caleb Brown, Cody Croft, Caleb Whiteman, and Dylan Ray sat down and watched the finale, the last time they would don the SHS uniform. The 2013-14 Porcupines started District 6-3A play 1-1 then 2-2, with losses against Mineral Wells – the Rams would suffer a last season collapse and miss the postseason – and mighty Kennedale, No. 2 in Texas and still motoring through the playoffs. After that 2-2 start, Springtown went 5-1 to finish as the district runners-up. The first playoff win in years came next, over Vernon at Olney, 45-34. Going into the Stephenville Area game, Brown led all Porcupines with an average of 16.1 points per game. Returning Porcupines next year who got substantial playing time this season: Zack Burton, Jared Green, Dawson Porcupine junior Jared Green (22) battles for a loose ball at the Brock High School gym in Springtown’s Area Meek, and Book Pennington. game clash with Stephenville. SHS lost but had its deepest playoff penetration since 2001. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

SHS Ties Mineral Wells

Lady lifters take region, 5 to state The mighty Lady Porcupine powerlifting team put the hurt on all comers at the regional meet in Wylie. Springtown not only won the region but will send 5 girls to the state event with 2 more standing by as alternates. Coach Missy Castro said, “The judges at regional were extremely tough, but the girls were not intimidated. “Our goal as a team this year was to win every invitational meet and bring home a regional title.” Champion Melissa Perrone set regional records in the squat (380) and the bench press (170). With a total of 870 pounds,

Perrone won her class. So did Tabitha Rogers whose total of 815 was tops in her division. Jocelyn Pando (710) was the best lifter in her class as well. Martha Chavez and Lizeth Melendez both finished as runners-up and qualified for the state meet in Corpus Christi March 14-15. Two more Lady Porcupines are state alternates for the meet: Lizbeth Melendez and Alli Roglin. Chayton Seabourn finished fourth at regional and Kati Roglin took fifth. Coach Castro said, “I am SHS coach James Rike pulled starters like Caleb Whiteso proud of how the girls per- man off the floor one at a time at the end of the Steformed.” phenville game. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Springtown softball 4-2 in tournament Every Lady Porcupine softball team got in six games at a Glen Rose tournament, going Springtown’s Ricardo Reynoso scored both of SHS’ 4-2. First, Springtown (6-2) beat goals in a 2-2 tie with Mineral Wells in a match played on the road Feb. 25. Photo by Mark K. Campbell the hosts 4-2.

Coach Amy Balke said, “Kelsey Huff had a home run that changed the momentum for us to come back.” Game two was a 9-3 loss to Mineral Wells, 9-3.

Pitching for the Lady Porcupines in the tournament were Kayla White and Huff. Another tourney is next for SHS. Springtown will venture to Granbury for another round

of games. The Lady Porcupines have not been at their diamond this season. Springtown will finally play at home March 4 against Tolar at 6:30 p.m.

All 10 Lady Porcupines get All-District hoops nods Every Lady Porcupine hoops player received an award for the 2013-14 season. Top honors went to Brooklyn Dauenhauer who, for the second consecutive year, was picked as the 6-3A Defensive Player of the Year. That made her a First Team pick along with sisters Ashley and Katelynn Mainord. Second Team picks were Kendyl Dean, Abbi Hatton, and Jordan Doremus. Taylor Babcock and Adrienne Easter were named Honorable Mention. Six Lady Porcupines earned berths on the Academic AllDistrict list: Jocelyn Pando, Lauren Nettleton, A. Mainord, Dauenhauer, Dean, and Easter. Springtown reached the Area playoff round this season.

Springtown’s most highly awarded basketball girls for district play this season were Brooklyn Dauenhauer (10) (far left), Ashley Mainord (12) and Katelynn Mainord (above right). Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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On a spring-like Feb. 22, Porcupines Dillon Springfi eld (3rd from left) and Ryan Snow (far right) raced at the Roo Relays in Weatherford.

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The Roo Relays were conducted in Weatherford Feb. 22 in exceptionally nice weather. And some Springtown performances were exceptionally nice, too. Hurdlers Dillon Springfi eld and Ryan Snow placed in both distances. Springfi eld won the 300-meter race in 41.05 seconds and took second in the 110 (15.43). Snow fi nished third in the 110 (16.367) and sixth in the 300 (44.29). Two-time state qualifying pole vaulter Benji Brokenshire started this season strong, winning easily at 15 feet, 5 inches. Jumpers led the Lady Porcupines. Kendyl Dean got the gold by triple jumping 36-6.5 Savannah Sutton won the long jump (16-11) and got a silver in the triple jump (34-3.5). Porcupine second baseman Collin Rector catches an Playing in his fi nal game as a Porcupine, Dylan Ray (23) works between a couple of Kelly Boyett also placed in infi eld pop against Bridgeport. SHS went 0-3-1 at North Texas Tournament of Champions. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Stephenville Yellow Jackets at Brock. Photo by Mark K. Campbell both events.

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Explosive ancient math: Gladiator +Titanic =Pompeii The Movie Man expected a big ‘ol chunk of epic cheese with Pompeii. Based on dorky trailers, it looked like a standard 3 or so. However, surprise!, it’s better than that. It ain’t great, but it’s no 3 either. About the film A famous movie faux pas is the 1969 picture Krakatoa: East of Java about the most infamous eruption of all time back in 1883. The giant volcano that blew its top was actually on the west coast of Java, not east. Such are the liberties of cinema. Plenty are taken all the time, of course, and this week’s Pompeii is no different. All disaster movies can be counted on to hit specifi c tropes: two guys don’t like each other but eventually team up; there’s a love story; animals play a part; a little girl falls down amid a swarming, fl eeing horde yet is saved by a hero; one of the good guys dies memorably. This blueprint has worked for biblical epics and natural disasters and high rises aflame. The latter gold standard is The Towering Inferno in 1974. It arrived in the midst of a slew of star-studded disaster movies. Like: Airport (1970, Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin), The Poseidon Adventure (1972, Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine), and Earthquake (1974, Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner). Inferno was the biggie, though. Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in the same movie was a big draw. So were a slew of other big name stars of the day – and a few aging ones, too. Seeing Pompeii reminded the Movie Man of the dueling volcano movies from 1997. Dante’s Peak (Movie Man No. 166, a 6) won the race to come out fi rst, arriving in February. It didn’t do great; it lacked star power – Pierce Brosnan was the lead – and

took in just over half of its $116 million budget. In May, Volcano (MM #178, 5) hit with about the same clout; it, made less ($47.5 million) than Dante’s Peak but cost less to make ($90 million). The failure of the two seemed to put Hollywood off volcano movies, until Pompeii. So, naturally, the Movie Man wasn’t expecting much – in fact, very little. That’s why this 6 is such a surprise. The plot Young Milo sees his family, from a tribe of ancient horsemen, killed by Romans opening a new trade route. Discovered, Milo (Kit Harington [TV’s Game of Thrones] as an adult) becomes a slave. Known as the Celt, he achieves fame as a mighty gladiator. So, Harington is shipped off to Pompeii to be the foe for the champion there, Atticus (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbje, the beloved Eko from TV’s Lost). The guy who oversaw the murder of Harington’s family, Corvus (Kiefer Sutherland), arrives in Pompeii where the nearby mountain that looms over the city keeps rumbling. Sutherland has his evil eye on the ruler of Pompeii’s daughter, Cassia (Emily Browning).

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Movie Man When things look bad for Harington and Akinnuoye-Agbje, the volcano blows its top. Suddenly all this petty human activity doesn’t seem like a big deal as everyone makes a mad dash to the harbor to try to escape the fury raining and flowing down. What works (spoiler) The Movie Man saw Pompeii in 3-D and it was worth the upcharge. The opening scene has some cool wafting ashes fl oating about and there are other instances of exploded rocks hurling toward town (called “bombs” in volcanology lingo). The disaster booms in the fi -

the arena with the chaos of the volcanic activity creating chaos all round. There awaits the great Roman champion, Proculus (Sasha Roiz). They battle mightily and the Roman falls. But a colossal pyroclastic fl ow – the ultimate kill-everything-inits-path-roiling-superheatedsmoke/fire-ground-cloud-ofdeath – is arriving in town. Akinnuoye-Agbje simply turns and announces to the titanic eruption that he is ready to die, a free man.

What doesn’t work Pompeii is so cliché loaded nal 30 minutes or so and the computer generation is fantastic. that it’s hard not to chuckle In one scene, water is sucked sometimes. Disaster movies require that back into the ocean, a precursor to a tsunami. Soon, it arrives belief be substantially suspended with a vengeance and crashes and that’s necessary here, too. Like, somehow, despite inthrough streets jammed with credible desolation (shown fl eeing citizens. Leading the way is a giant ship that the water earlier), the streets are clear for propels through the town down Sutherland, trying to escape in a chariot with a captured a people-packed boulevard. The ending has some clout, too Browning. And the pursuing Harington, as the lovers eventually understand that escape is not possible. on a horse, leaps over gigantic Sutherland is wonderful to crevasses as he dodges volroot against and he gets his just cano bombs from above and crumbling structures all around due. So does... while bolting through thick smoke. It’s unintentionally funBest scene (spoiler) Akinnuoye-Agbje is back in ny and cornball.

The rating There some higher amounts than normal gore in Pompeii – blood dripping off swords, lots of stabbings, etc. But it’s still a PG-13. Summing up The Movie Man is always happy to see a movie that’s better than expected. And that’s what happened with Pompeii; it’s not fantastic, but okay for what it does – CG fast food. Next up Son of God.

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Azle, Springtown residents indicted for Parker County crimes ed for theft of property $1,500$20,000, a state jail felony. • Terry Allen Wilson, 29, of Springtown, was indicted for injury to a child, a third-degree felony. • Barry Mort York, Jr., 44, of Springtown, was indicted for criminal mischief impeding or interfering with public service less than $20,000, a state jail felony. • Billy Earl McKelvy, 62, of Azle, was indicted for driving while intoxicated, third or more, a third-degree felony. • KrysJames William tal Rayanne curtis, Jr. Morton, 26, of Azle, was indicted for interference with child custody, a state jail felony. • Timothy Ruben Pruitt, Krystal rayanne 21, of Azle, morton was indicted for theft, less than $1,500 enhanced with two or more prior theft convictions, a state jail felony. • Kathleen barry mort york, Jr.

by carla noah stutsman Meetings of the Parker County Grand Jury in Weatherford Feb. 6 and Feb. 10 yielded indictments against 22 individuals for 25 criminal charges. Three of those indicted individuals list Springtown addresses; four live in Azle. • James William Curtis, Jr., 52, of Springtown, was indict-

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Faye Teater, 58, of Azle, was indicted for theft, less than $1,500 enhanced with two or more prior theft convictions, a state jail felony. Indictees who live outside the immediate Azle/Springtown area include: • Paula Marie Beck, 58, of Weatherford, was indicted for injury to an elderly person, a third-degree felony. • Nathan Thomas Daniel, 38, of Fort Worth, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • Sarah Elizabeth Ford, 27, of Fort Worth, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • Rodney Allen Foreman, age and address not provided, was indicted for theft of property $1,500-$20,000. • Mandi Lea Hamilton, 36, of Weatherford, was indicted for theft of property $1,500$20,000, a state jail felony. • Robert Rene Hardin, 52, of Weatherford, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • Cristi Lynn Janecka, 38, of Weatherford, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony.

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10:11 a.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 11:23 a.m................ EMS ................................................................. LaJunta area 12:15 p.m................. Vehicle accident ............................................... LaJunta area 2:57 p.m................. EMS ................................................................. LaJunta area 1:09 a.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 3:13 a.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 6:10 a.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 10:44 a.m................. Vehicle unlock .......................................... City of Springtown 12:20 p.m................. Vehicle unlock .......................................... City of Springtown 12:55 p.m................. Grass fi re.................................................... Springtown area 2:54 p.m................. Illegal burn .................................................. Springtown area 4:37 p.m................. Grass fi re......................................................... LaJunta area 7:50 a.m................. Vehicle accident ................................. Mutual aid Central FD 2:06 p.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 2:31 p.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 9:43 a.m................. EMS ............................................................ Springtown area 8:24 p.m................. Illegal burn ............................................... City of Springtown

LA JUNTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Saturday-Friday, February 15 - 21 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21

12:15 p.m................. Vehicle accident ............................................... LaJunta area 12:18 p.m................. Grass fi re......................................................... LaJunta area 12:58 p.m................. Grass fi re.................................................... Springtown area 1:51 p.m................. Grass fi re................................................ Mutual aid Azle FD 5:39 p.m................. Grass fi re......................................................... LaJunta area 4:37 p.m................. Brush fi re......................................................... LaJunta area 11:30 a.m................. Vehicle fi re.................................................Silver Creek area 3:48 p.m................. Brush fi re................................................ Mutual aid Azle FD 12:13 p.m................. EMS ................................................................. LaJunta area 3:21 p.m................. EMS ................................................................. LaJunta area

SILVER CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT Saturday-Friday, February 15 - 21 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 21

1:04 p.m................. Grass fi re.................................................... Springtown area 2:37 p.m................. EMS ...........................................................Silver Creek area 10:54 p.m................. Vehicle accident .........................................Silver Creek area 10:08 a.m................. Fire/smoke investigation ............................Silver Creek area 9:54 a.m................. Illegal burn, Red Flag Day .........................Silver Creek area 3:48 p.m................. Grass fi re................................................ Mutual aid Azle FD 5:16 P.M................. EMS ...........................................................Silver Creek area 5:22 p.m................. EMS ...........................................................Silver Creek area

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 during the week of Feb. 16-22. A 44-year-old Springtown man was arrested on Feb. 16 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with assault causing bodily injury – family violence. He also had an active warrant for assault – family violence. He posted $3,250 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 18. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 25-year-old Springtown man on Feb. 16 for a warrant for driving without a license. He paid a $191 fi ne and was released from the Parker County Jail the same day. A 24-year-old Azle woman was arrested on Feb. 16 by Azle police for Springtown warrants for failure to appear in court and

speeding 10 percent over 51 miles per hour. She posted $547 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail later that day. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old Azle man on Feb. 16 and charged him with assault causing bodily injury – family violence. He posted $2,500 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail that day. Springtown Police arrested a 54-year-old Springtown woman on Feb. 17 for a warrant for theft of property by check, $20-. $500. She posted $500 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 18. Reno police arrested a 31-yearold Azle man for Reno warrants for failure to appear, no license, and speeding. He posted $1,600 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 23. Pelican Bay police arrested a 35-year-old Azle man and charged him with theft of prop-

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erty, $500-$1,500. He also has an active Ellis County warrant for violation of probation. As of Feb. 24 he was held in the Parker County Jail without bond. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an 18-year-old Springtown man on Feb. 18 on a motion to revoke probation or parole for a prior charge of silent/ abusive calls to 911. As of Feb. 24 he was held in the Parker County Jail without bond. A 30-year-old Springtown woman was arrested on Feb. 18 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for insuffi cient bond for a previous charge of injury to a child, the elderly, or disabled with intended bodily injury. She posted $20,005 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail later that day. Pelican Bay police arrested a 20-year-old Azle man on Feb. 18 and charged him with theft of property $500-$1,500. He posted $2,500 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 19. Offi cers from the Parker County Special Crimes Unit (PCSCU) arrested a 45-year-old Azle man on Feb. 19 and charged him with possession of marijuana, less than four ounces. He posted $1,500 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 20. A 37-year-old Azle woman was arrested by PCSCU offi cers on Feb. 19 and charged with possession of marijuana, 2-4 ounces. She posted $1,500 bond and was released from the Parker County

Jail on Feb. 20. Springtown police arrested a 44-year-old Springtown man on Feb. 19 and charged him with driving with an invalid license and no insurance. He also had an active Fort Worth warrant for failure to identify or giving false statement. He posted $1,750 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 19. A 42-year-old Azle man was arrested on Feb. 20 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a parole violation. Additional information about the violation wasn’t available. As of Feb. 24 he was held in the Parker County Jail without bond. Azle police arrested a 27-year-old Azle woman on Feb. 20 for bond forfeiture of a prior charge of driving with an invalid license with a previous conviction. She posted $2,000 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 21. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 60-year-old Azle woman on Feb. 21 for a bench warrant. No additional information was given about the charge. In addition, she had an active Tarrant County warrant for theft of property – less than $1,500 with two or more convictions. As of Feb. 24 she was held in the Parker

Area residents indicted for PC crimes ■ AREA, FROM PAGE 1B.

substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • Timothy Ruben Pruitt, evading arrest with a prior conviction for evading arrest, a third degree felony, as well as for theft, less than $1,500, enhanced with two or more prior theft convictions, a state jail felony. • Lora Donette Rangel, 44, of Dallas, was indicted for two counts of possession of a controlled substance by fraud, a

County Jail without bond. A 19-year-old Azle man was arrested on Feb. 21 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for warrants for theft of property, $50-$500 and assault causing bodily injury. He posted $3,500 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 22. Reno police arrested a 23-yearold Azle man on Feb. 21 for Reno warrants for failure to appear in court and speeding. He posted $551 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 23. Azle police arrested a 34-yearold Azle man on Feb. 21 for a warrant for theft of property, $50-$500. He also had an active Tarrant County warrant for possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, 1-4 grams and a McLennen County warrant for engaging in organized criminal activity. He posted $12,000 bond and was released from the Parker County Jail on Feb. 22. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old Azle

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“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

CPMT

ISO 9001:2001 Compliant Check us out on our web site

OTHER

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

Call 817-270-3340

SELL your business,

service or goods in this space!

Call Johnna to reserve this space.

817-270-3340

Cliff’s AUTO SERVICE CENTER

302 Palo Pinto 1088 E. Hwy 199 Weatherford Springtown 817-594-3888 817-220-5959 Front Row (L-R): Anita White, Bob White, Kari Wright and Mark Reynolds Back Row (L-R): Jim Cleaver, Bruce Duncan, Richard Woodman and Jay Morrill

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

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

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 THE

COMMUNITY Ad Classifi cation

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24................... Electrician 25............... Equipment & Tool Rental 26 ................. Excavating 27............. Exterminating 28 ........ Farm Equipment 29 ...................... Fencing 30 .................... Firewood 31 .............................Free 32 ...................... For Sale 33 .................... Furniture 34.............. Garage Sales 35 .........Garden, Mowing Service 36........................ Hauling 37...............................Hay 38.............Health/Fitness 39 ............... Help Wanted 40 ...Home Improvement 41 ..........House Leveling 42.......... House Cleaning 43.................. Income Tax 44....... Janitorial Service 45................. Job Wanted

Antiques

1965 Daniel Boone lunch box w/ thermos, $140; 1967 Dr. Dolittle lunch box w/thermos, $40. Both thermoses have no drinking cup on top. 817-444-2342.

003 Appliances Woods custom 21 cubic ft. chest freezer, like new, $175. 817-6943860; 817-613-7177. Kenmore refrigerator, almond color, good second fridge, works good, $250. 817-444-3699.

006 Asphalt Paving

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 008 Autos, Trucks Get rid of those yard cars, as well as good used cars. Arvin 817-9258768.

46................Legal Notice 47.............. Lost & Found 48 Maintenance/Repairs 49...................... Masonry 50 Mobile Home Service 51................ Motorcycles 52.........................Movers 53.. Musical Instruments 54........... Music Lessons 55.............Miscellaneous 56........................ Notices 57........... Pets, Livestock 58..............Piano Service 59................Pool Service 60................Professional Services 61...................... Personal 62.....................Plumbing 63...............Public Notice 64............... Photography 65........................Printing 66........................Roofi ng 67.................... Recycling 68........................Storage

FOR SALE: 1989 Jaguar XJS, excellent condition, 85K miles. Sell or Trade. $9,500/OBO. 817-9152788.

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4 door, auto, cold air, 135K, adult lady driven, $7,500/OBO. 817-480-5397.

011 Boats, Motors 27.5 ft. Pontoon Boat, newly leather covered seats, bar, restroom, LED lights, boat cover and more. A Must See! Asking $19,500. For appointment 682239-6690.

015

Carports

Carports and Patio Covers. All steel construction. Off-duty ﬁreﬁghter. 817-925-0922.

019 Cement Work ART’S CONCRETE. All types of concrete: foundations, driveways, patios, sidewalks, etc. Free Estimates. 20 years experience. 469-348-6379. Allen Chesney Concrete All Types of Concrete Work Residential - Commercial Foundations, driveways, sand, gravel, demolition, haul-off, retaining walls 817-271-4541

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021 Child Care ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER has a loving place for your child. Ages 2 weeks-12 years, ABEKA pre-school, 3 meals, 2 snacks. Service to all Azle schools and SES. Mon-Fri, 6A-6:30P. 817237-3711; 817-994-5228.

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

026 Excavating Bobcat & Tractor Service

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

  • SITE PREPARATION• GRAVEL ROADS • LOT CLEARING• PARKING LOTS • LEVELING • DEMOLITION • FINAL GRADE • STOCK TANKS • LAND EROSION

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

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

Sell It In The Classifieds!

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

• Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change

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

• Boxed display ads also available (All ads must be paid in advance unless you have previously established credit)

035

Fencing

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

Nobody does it better!

Garden/Mowing Service

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

035 Garden/Mowing Service

RNA Lawn Services

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

Serving Our Community since 2007.

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

817-304-3677

Reliable Ser vice at a Competitive Rate.

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

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES T S E IMA

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

817-237-5592

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 Family Owned• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED WINTER DISCOUNT 10% OFF

BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213.

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

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

817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645

Insured for your protection

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

Campfire Lawn & Garden

Irrigation Repair

030 Firewood

817-523-4137

1994 Mercury Topaz, runs good, $600 cash. 817-696-3811.

Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word

Robinett Auction Services, LLC. Auctioneer Troy Robinett TDLR# 16702

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

FOR SALE: 1993 Lexus SC300, $500. 817-523-7444.

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00!

Accepting quality truck, tractor, trailers, farming implements, construction equipment, etc. Auction Location 8205 W Hwy 199, Springtown, TX 76082 Consign Today Call Troy Robinett at 817-995-7509

Buying junk vehicles, $200, plus title or not. 940-255-7572.

1960 Ford 3/4 ton truck. Runs and drives. The bed ﬂoor is rusted in front and it is in Azle, $2,300. Cell 972-835-2088.

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

Consignment AuCtion mArCh 29th - 10am

019 Cement Work

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

RATES

Auctions

024 Electrician

2000 Chevy 3500 truck, in great condition, auto, V-8, bed cover, leather interior, new tires, new brakes, 103K miles, $6,500. 817253-4526.

69................ Sand/Gravel 70................Septic Tanks 71..... Sewing/Alterations 72.............Sewer Service 73......................TV/Radio 74... Too Late to Classify 75.................. Upholstery 76....... Vacuum Cleaners 77........................ Wanted 78.................Well Drilling 79....................... Welding 80.............. Lots/Acreage 81..................Business & Commercial Property 82.......... Resort Property 83.......... Houses for Sale 84............. Mobile Homes for Rent 85............. Mobile Homes for Sale 86.... Mobile Home/RV Lots 87...........Rent Furnished 88....... Rent Unfurnished 89 .......... Wanted to Rent

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

2005 Ford Diesel, great work truck, runs good, well maintained, $7,988. Possible trade, call or text 817-937-3013.

Springtown Epigraph THE

817-270-3340 - Azle - classifi ed@azlenews.net 817-220-7217 - Springtown - shirley@springtown-epigraph.net

CLASSIFIED 1. Air Condition/Heating 2. ......................Antiques 3.................... Appliances 4..........Appliance Repair 5.....................Arts/Crafts 6............. Asphalt Paving 7........................ Auctions 8................ Autos, Trucks 9..... Auto Repair Service 10.........Backhoe Service 11............. Boats, Motors 12...............Bookkeeping 13..................... Business Opportunity 14........ Campers/Trailers 15...................... Carports 16...... Equipment Repair 17............ Carpet Service 18 ......................Catering 19...............Cement Work 20.................Ceramic tile 21................... Child Care 22................... Cosmetics 23...Computers/Services

COMMUNITY

Seasoned split ﬁrewood: half cord, $125; full cord, $225. Will deliver. Call 817-808-2873.

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For Sale

4 ton heating & AC unit, $400; radial arm saw, $50. Sale or Trade. 817304-7071. 36” Electric cooktop; double oven; misc. house and ofﬁce furnishings, etc. 817-929-0503.

Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small

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

817-690-4011 cell

14x30 Leeland Barn, 2 lofts, work bench, wired 220, ﬂuorescent lighting, 3 windows, shingle roof, double doors, on skids. Paid $9,000, want $6,000. Excellent condition, AC window unit can go with it. 817658-4107.

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

Beringer Ultra-Tone K3000FX Keyboard Ampliﬁer. Keyboard piano with standing cover, one microphone, $600 total package; small refrigerator, $75; one rocker, $50; two recliners, $25 & $50. 817444-5956.

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

817.479.9503

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034 Garage Sales Outside Estate Sale Fri-Sat, 9A-2P 1571 Arvel Cir, Azle (Reno Area), Some tools, household items, furniture. 3 Family Yard Sale Friday, 28thSaturday, 1st, 350 Horseshoe (off Goshen Road), Springtown. Piano, karaoke cabinet, clothes, collectibles, baker’s rack, sofa, dining table/chairs, books, entertainment center, lots of speakers and much, much more. MOVING SALE! 404 E. 5th Street, Springtown, Friday & Saturday. Lots of variety, thousands of books. MOVING SALE: A DEALER’S DREAM! Friday & Saturday, 9A-5P; Sunday, 1P-5P, 103 Cedar Creek Drive, Azle. Vintage furniture, wall hangings, clothes (small), kitchen items, camera/projectors/slides, books. Sofa/love seat, grandfather clock, Colonial wood pieces, ceramics, quilting items. Cash Only. Inside.

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

FREE E stimat es Estimat stimates

Best Prices in Town!

Lawn & Garden Maintenance

•Clean Up • Mowing • Edging • Weedeating •Rake & Bag Leaves •Tree Trimming

NOW OFFERING: Brush Hog Services

Pete Garcia • Joe Garcia

817-444-6259

Lic. #4346 & #6537

Commercial & Residential Sprinkler Installation & Repair • Landscaping Tractor Work • Drainage • Lot Grading Rock & Stonework • Sod & Hydromulching Family Owned & Operated Since 1989

djhuffmaninc.com Experience with Competitive Prices

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

035 Garden/Mowing Service FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357. SEASON SMART TREE SERVICE. Fully insured, trimming, hazard prevention, removal, stump grinding, senior discount. Seth 817-829-9656.

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

www.azlenews.net www.springtown-epigraph.net

Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

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

817-845-6965 037

Hay

Fertilized Coastal Hay For Sale Round Bales - Will Deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936 Alfalfa 100# Arizona/California leafy green bales. Buy 100 get one free special. 817-798-7712. NO Blister Beetles(See us on Facebook AzleAlfalfa).

SPRIGGING 4 COUNTIES: Wise, Jack, Pa r k e r & Ta r r a n t

Coastal Bermuda & Tipton 85 940-229-1045 940-229-1046 039 Help Wanted LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. Contact Jon 817319-9073. Business is Booming! Now interviewing servers. Apply in person, Shinola’s Texas Cafe, Springtown. 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. One Experienced Telemarketer needed early AM hours, smoking ok. Call 817-677-5134 before noon, ask for Ms. Wright. Wise Ready Mix now hiring Mix Drivers, Class B-CDL. Apply in person, 1349 NW Parkway, Azle.

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Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Technician needed, experienced preferred. Will train right person. Longhorn Termite & Pest Control 817-270-4300. TK’s COUNTRY POOLS & DECKS. Now hiring Sales and Installers for the 2014 season. 817-500-7814. Experienced Parts/Sales Counter Help needed. Must pass drug test. Apply in person: A Tractor Shop, 100 New Highland Road, Springtown. Full-time Plumbing Tradesmen, Service Techs for service work. Driver’s license required. Fax inquiries to 940-627-5363.

NOW HIRING Lube Technician Automotive experience a plus, will train. Must be dependable & committed to customer service.Valid driver’s license required. Paid Holidays, Vacation & Training.

Spray-N-Bedliner Technician Needed. Experience preferred, will train. Must be dependable & have a good driving history.

Gas & Diesel Technician

Drivers - Local! Home Daily! Sign On Bonus! CDL-A Day Cab. Haul Sand/ Cement. 2 years TT experience required. Open end dumps, pneumatic and flatbed. Safety and retention bonus included! Call Gil 855-315-0028.

Experience in Automotive Repair Required Paid Holidays, Vacation & Training.

Inside Sales & Customer Service. Classic Green. If you like to communicate with people, give excellent service, close deals and have a background in phone sales or customer service, we have a position for you! Telemarketing experience a plus. Must be able to work in a small, professional, fastpaced company set for explosive growth. Hourly plus commission. Full-time, seasonal. Send resume to service@classicgreen.com. 817479-9503.

Employees needed for 2014 opening of New Dealership

The Town of Lakeside is accepting applications for Public Works Technician I. For applications and job description, visit the Town’s website at lakestexas.us. Opening for experienced Alterations or Seamstress Person. Apply at Comet Cleaners, 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. No phone calls, please. Maintenance Men needed at Gateway Apartments in Azle & at Rhome Apartments in Rhome. Fax resume to 1-877-592-2941. Lawn/Landscape Crew Leader, Immediate Openings. Good working environment with competitive wages. Must be cleancut, honest, professional, valid DL and SS#, and a clean record. Lawn care or landscape crew leadership experience required. Irrigation experience a plus. Bilingual a plus. W-2 job, not 1099. Call Classic Green 817-479-9503 or service@ classicgreen.com. Double L Plumbing in Azle is looking for a young mechanically inclined individual to become a Plumbing Apprentice. Get the opportunity to learn a well-paying trade. Must have high school diploma, pass a drug test and have good driving record and clean criminal record. Please call 817-444-3100. Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from Dallas to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers.com or: 1-866-2248948. Drivers: Stiles Truck Line: Local & Regional: Home Weekends Medical Benefits, 401k, Vaction Pay CDL-A w/Flatbed Exp. 855-314-5676. Maintream (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring Part Time Contact Staff for 17 hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24 hour weekend shifts. Paid training. Starting pay is minimum wage. Good potential for full time employment. Call Sandra or Carole at 817-270-2747, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Hendershot Equipment in Decatur is hiring a full time service technician with ag/construction experience. Must have own tools. Full benefits. Apply online at hendershotequipment.com.

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Home Improvement

Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. allamericanhc.net. Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201 Let my 40 years of experience work for you. Integrity and quality work at affordable prices. BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-8216377. www.bobbymcwilliams.com. 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; 866-3743559. www.billrosserpainting.com. 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. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. I do additions, kitchen & bathroom remodel, ceramic tile, foundation repair, painting, pressure washing, roofing, fencing and decks. Call for Free quote. 817-964-2562.

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NOW HIRING Automotive Technician Up to $7500.00 SIGN ON Bonus for Chrysler Certification Experience & ASE Certification Required Chrysler / Dodge Experience Preferred Paid Holidays, Vacation & Training

Parts Warehouse Personnel Auto Part experience a plus, will train. 5-Day Work Week, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Training.

Porter Must be dependable, have a valid driver’s license and good driving history. We offer Paid Holidays,Vacation and Training.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. No positions currently available.

For consideration of all positions apply to:

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

940-627-6362

NOW HIRING

Trucking Company

Class A CDL Drivers

Hiring

with 2 years experience

“Class A” Flat Bed Drivers and Frac Sand Haulers. 2 years of verifiable driving exp. $500 BONUS after 90 days, plus Benefits.

Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323 Wise Regional Health System Affiliated with Baylor Health Care System

For all of our available job opportunities, visit

www.WiseRegional.com A Not-For-Profit Hospital • EOE Decatur, TX • Job Line: 940-626-2525

Advertising Works! 040 Home Improvement 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.

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

Steve Feltman Painting

• Interior & Exterior • Bed • Commercial Residential • Texture • Tape • Seal & texture • Sheetrock repair/replace • Remove old wallpaper/seal & texture • Pole fence painting • Pressure washing Cabinetry/Wood Work/Staining

Call Steve

817-800-9591 Mr. Sweeps Chimney Cleaning Service

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

817-692-5624 ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Spring Special

Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

Only

$90

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

040 Home Improvement BMH

Custom Homes BRIAN HENSLEY 817.229.7668

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

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

ACROSS 1 former president of Rice Univ., George 5 TXism: “_ ___ piece” (distant) 6 pie a la ____ 7 _ _ 83 covers 903 miles in TX 8 TX Roddenberry’s genre: ___-fi 9 “I ____ __ honest answer” 15 full truck 16 Batman’s ride 19 TX Paula Prentiss ‘64 film: “The World __ _____ Orient” 21 Gulf eel 22 “______ messaging” (online chat) 27 TXism: “fought tooth and ____” 28 TXism: I __ ____ out” (tired) 29 not at all 30 actor Bottoms of TX-based film “The Last Picture Show” 32 noted band leader Lombardo who died in Houston (init.) 33 Biblical woman who married King David 36 this Bill was an Odessa oilman and philanthropist 37 TXns have been known to ___ about their state 38 region of westcentral TX: “Edwards _______” 39 Moody, TX festival 41 Yu Darvish stat.

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42 TXism: “he speaks cow like a _____” (rancher) 45 “Foat ____, I Luv Yew” 46 TX soda: __ Pepper 47 last line of “Eyes of Texas”: “Till Gabriel blows his ____” 48 agcy. we love to hate 49 TXism: “__ _____ as a calf crying for mamma” 52 this catcher Manwaring played for Astros in ‘96 22

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

TEXAS CROSSWORD

by Charley & Guy Orbison

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Your Cleaning Service Professional Cleaning since 1989 Phone hours: Mon thru Fri 7 am - 1 pm: 817-237-9848 PLEASE LEAVE VOICE MAIL our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

Classified Ad Deadline: Mondays by 5PM

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31 several TXns are on the PGA ____ 54 34 TX grocer: _ _ Butt 35 this Ames was 55 “Mingo” on TV show with TX Fess Parker (init.) slang for “head” 37 “____ rodeo!” do a trade 40 wild anger TX George 43 TXism: “he’s kin __ Foreman held _ rattler” (mean) heavyweight ____ 44 this ‘50s pitcher TXism: “__ ____ Carl endorsed TX as dodging rice Nokona gloves at a wedding” 50 “Believe It __ __!” TXism: “active as a 51 TX Henley co-wrote fox in _ ___ house” “Take __ to the Limit”

Motorcycles

059

Pool Service

Too cold to clean your pool? Give us a call and we’ll do it all! 817-2303838.

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2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $8,000 817228-2255.

052

Movers

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

057

Plumbing

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned Water Heaters

Pets/Livestock

Faucets

Will pay top dollar for grazing and hay leases. Call 940-389-1936. HORSESHOEING: Hot, Cold, Corrective. 26 years experience, Vet references. Prompt, reliable service. 817-690-0924. Local Breeder Selling Parakeets & Love Birds; Parakeet, Love Bird & Parrot seed and different size cages, plus millet spray. 817-715-2446, 9A-6P. Looking for baby goats, guineas and Bantam chickens. 817-964-4244.

Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

HORSE SALE

FRIDAY, Mar 7, 2014 - 6:00 PM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $15

Carolyn’s Critter Sitter Pet Sitting Specialist Local References

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-319-6224

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

Menix Pet Lodge

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817-983-1435

ROOFING & REPAIRS. Free Estimates, all work guaranteed, 30 yrs experience. Call Ray Carpenter 7 days a week 817-690-1925.

Where Pets are Pampered Climate Controlled Kennels Dog Runs, Large Yard

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Roofing

   Insurance Claim Specialists  



Roofing

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Commercial & Residential

Azle, TX

• Roofing • Windows • Attic Insulation • Painting

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concrete

commercial • residential

712 N. MaiN • SpriNgtowN

817-523-4137

Cell 817-308-6512 Home 817-444-3806

FREEMAN

email alvarogsilva@verizon.net

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

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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Masonry

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

SPECTACULAR HOUSE CLEANING. I do it all. Ceiling fans to windows. Senior Citizen Discounts. Call Jodeana 817-812-9459.

Do you want clean floors, bathrooms, kitchen and more? Can’t seem to find the time. Treat yourself to some well earned time off, and let Serene Green Cleaning do it for you. 817-602-1696, Robert.

T&M CLEANING. Cleaning done the way you want. 15 years experience, reliable, references. 817-333-8786.

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES. Need an honest, reliable house cleaner? Need help organizing? Prepare for a visitor? Weekly or bi-weekly work done. 10 years experience, references available upon request. Jody Clark. Call 817726-1084; email: evarettajulia@ yahoo.com.

12 this Alabama FB tackled Rice’s Dickey Dodge truck Moegle from the bench flying saucer (abbr.) in ‘54 Cotton Bowl seat of Cottle Co. 13 some TXns hunt with either TX George H. _ ___ and arrow or George W. 14 Robert De ____ was (2 wds.) in ‘91 “Cape Fear” with TXism: “____ as a 23 TX Joe Don Baker baby’s bottom” 24 15 “____ ____ State” this TXn sang 16 front of a cowboy hat 25 “The Dukes of 17 TX is a _______ state Hazard” theme 18 you put a shoelace Austin band: 26 through this “Asleep __ the 20 athletic assn. for Wheel” Texas A & I (abbr.) neighbor to the 28 22 TXism: “throw __ west (abbr.) with” (join)

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Call Devin at 817-629-9608

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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.

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Innerspace Storage Hwy 199, Springtown. Now renting all unit sizes, 24-hour access. 817-6774050. NEW STORAGE OPEN! 8x8x48 to 8x8x53 containers, $200-$225/mo. 11475 FM 730 N., Azle. Call Darrell 817-308-6345.

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WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

817-220-2150 www.weld-done.net

Dauenhauer Contractors, Inc.

Metal Buildings · Pre-Engineered · Shops / Barns Arenas / Churches · Aircraft Hangars

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Our Business is Metal Buildings - And We’re Good! DESIGN

Fabrication and erection of quality metal buildings at reasonable prices, any size - any design Office

Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

5x10 $25/month

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

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

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

BEST DEAL

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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.

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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

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RV, Boat or Trailer Spaces Available

Office 11400 FM 730 N. Azle

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Large 4 bedroom on 1 acre. New paint on interior. Located at 150 Browder Road in Springtown. Financing Available with Low Down Payment. Call Mitch 855847-6806. NEW HOME, BOYD, TEXAS: 4 BR 2 BA, 1,755 sf, 2 story brick home, open floor plan, energy efficient, 42” cabinets, new appliances, $144,900. Will help with financing! 817-3857892. NEW HOME, BOYD, TEXAS: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,503 sf, energy efficient, 42” cabinets, new appliances, $134,900. Will help with financing! 817-3857892. NEW HOME, WEATHERFORD, TEXAS (Peaster ISD): 4 BR 2 BA, 1,516 sf on 1 acre lot! Energy efficient, 42” cabinets, new appliances, $134,900. Will help with financing! 817-385-7892. NEW HOME IN WEATHERFORD, TEXAS (Peaster ISD): 4 BR 2.5 BA, 2,229 sf, has gameroom, 2 story on 1 acre lot! New appliances, granite countertops in kitchen, tile floors, energy efficient, 42” cabinets. Will help with financing! 817-385-7892.

Units starting at $450/mo., trash service paid. 817-221-3112; 817235-2284. 3-2 DW, 1 acre, Springtown ISD, no pets, $800/mo. $500 deposit. 817360-9363; 817-360-9318.

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Lots/Acreage

Unimproved 1.74 acres For Sale or Trade, $15,000. Close to Springtown. 817-703-3754.

081 Business/Commercial 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. Great building for Lease, industrial area in Azle. The building is 12,000 sq. ft., bathrooms and office area with heat and A/C. Majority of the 12,000 sq. ft. is shop, concrete floor, loading dock, big overhead door, plenty of parking space. For information call 817-360-3627.

085 Mobile Homes For Sale SPRINGTOWN: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,344 sf on 1 acre lot! $79,900. Affordable payments, will help with financing! 817-385-7892. WEATHERFORD: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,760 sf on 1 acre! $82,900. Owner financing available and affordable payments! 817-385-7892.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

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Houses for Sale

3-2-2, 2 living areas, proudly kept, on a large treed lot, $118,500. Possible Owner Finance. For appointment 682-239-6690.

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West Side Storage 20-5813

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Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

Ash Creek Storage

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3 BR 1 BA mobile home, $525/mo. + electric & propane, $500 deposit, CH/A, Azle ISD, no pets, $35 application fee. 817-744-7874; 817501-2238. PELICAN BAY: 1545 PARTRIDGE, 2-2, $485/$300 deposit; 1525 PARTRIDGE, 2-1, $395/$300 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol. 3-2 DW on 1 acre w/workshop, Reno Elementary, Springtown ISD, $850/ mo. plus $900 security deposit. 682225-4034. Efficiency Home for Lease, free wifi and water, $500/mo. plus electric. Call James 817-332-4442.

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

WEATHERFORD HORSESHOE BEND near Brazos River: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,624 sf, $69,900. Will help with financing! 817-385-7892. Single older woman wants to buy older settled mobile home/house on 5-10 wooded acres/sloping land, owner finance or rent-to-own only. Must be rural near Springtown/ Poolville area. No flat parcels. No junked land. 682-215-6871 cell evenings.

OWNER FINANCE. Springtown, 3-2 on 1 acre lot! Easy terms, no banks, Bad Credit ok. 817-975-1798. Manufactured home on 1 acre, lots of trees, ready to move in, Azle schools, $59,900. K&P Homes. 817677-3446. RHOME, TEXAS: 4 BR 2 BA, 2,027 sf on 2.69 acres, horses okay! $94,900. Will help with financing. 817-385-7892.

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Mobile Home/RV Lots

EaglE REsoRts RV PaRk 4627 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76135

817-237-2527 We have new sites available.

$310/mo Bills Paid. Includes water, trash, lot, electric cap of $110. You will need to use a holding tank on these sites. We will dump your holding tank once a week free of charge. We are located off Ten Mention Mile Bridge Road and are 2 miles this ad from Eagle Mountain Lake. and save.

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

Texas Star RV Park Inc.

PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lots for rent: 1405 PELICAN DRIVE, $185/mo. $50 deposit; 1708 GALE DRIVE, $155/mo. $50 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Español.

14504 FM 730 N. • 6 miles North of Azle • Large Lots RV Spaces by • Nice & Clean Day, Week or Month 30 amp - $325/mo. Laundry Facilities 50 amp - $350/mo. - Free Internet (Electric, Water & Sewer included)

Sites Available in Gated RV Community. $20 off 1st Month’s Rent with Mention of This Ad! Catering to Fulltime & Retirees 817-444-0922 RV space with 20x20 outbuilding. Hwy 199 between Springtown & Azle. $300/mo. water & trash service provided. 817-360-9318.

817-946-4862

Small RV Spots for Lease, free wifi and water, $325/mo. plus electric. Call James 817-332-4442.

We May have the Perfect Place for you if you are a...

FULL TIME RV’er

• Paved Streets • Mail Service • Covered RV Spaces • Free Wi-Fi • Laundromat • Adult RV Park • No Road Noises

817-444-3760

Call To See If We Can Move Your RV FREE

Covered & Open Spaces

• Free Wi-Fi • Laundromat • Mail Service • Tiny Houses & RV Rental

817-677-2160

Between Azle & Springtown

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc. 12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

RV Spaces by Day, Week or Month We now have Pull-Throughs! Large Shaded Lots Nice & Clean Electric, Water & Sewer included Laundry Room & Shower Facilities Wi-Fi

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

Commercial Building For Rent: Over 2,000 sq. ft., small office, $500/mo. 120 Porter, Azle. 817-444-0090. 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. 40x60 metal building on 1 acre for rent. 1661 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. $800/mo. $800 deposit. 817-3609318. 40x40 building with office and rollup door at Hwy 199 & New Highland Road, Springtown. 817-313-7821. Concession Trailer for Lease. Ready to go, free wifi and water, $500/mo. plus electric. Call James 817-3324442.

K&P Homes, Inc. 14x56 Fleetwood 2/1

Stk#7056

$15,900

16x56 Crestridge 2/1.5 28x56 Clayton 3/2 28x72 Homestar 4/2

Stk#1554 Stk#2054 Tape & Texture

$20,000 $36,900 $45,900

· New, Used Repos · Mobile Home Insurance · Service After the Sale

Stk#0695 Stk#0444 Stk#2437

$27,900 $51,900 $72,900

817-677-3446

FINANCING AVAILABLE

4272 E. Hwy 199 · Springtown, TX 76082 · Lic. #35875 In Business 10 Years · Open Monday - Saturday

Cozy 2 bedroom home, CH/A, appliances, no pets, $850/mo. 817444-3636.

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AISD. 3-2-2, good neighborhood. Complete remodel: ceramic tile, granite, hardwood, blinds, stainless steel stove, microwave, dishwasher, new walls, fixtures and all new cabinets in kitchen & bathrooms. Large fenced yard with Pecan trees, large back porch and shed. No pets, non smoking. $1,250/mo. $1,000 deposit & first/last month’s rent. 1-year lease. 334-718-9301.

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A S H A R D

R U P P A F A R MOD E U S S C I L O A D O F H E N T N E T S H E B T E A U A S R H

3-2 brick home w/2 carports with large fenced yard, storage building, very clean, $845/mo. Kevin 940-5770254.

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

Last Puzzle Solution WA N T A B A T MO B N R Y MO A I L A MW I MO T H Y A N O E L J U N E F T E E R WU O R N I R A S N O I S Y K I R T I N N N GO E S T

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

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

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

NEW HOMES - 2014 MODELS 16x56 Champion 2/2 28x68 Champion 4/2 32x98 Champion 4/2

AISD, 3-1 brick house. New cabinets & countertops in kitchen, bath and laundry room, new flooring, CH/A, vaulted ceiling, large laundry room, ceiling fans, window blinds and huge backyard. Dishwasher, stove & microwave furnished. Rent includes water, trash service and lawn maintenance. NO DOGS. $975/mo. $650 deposit. 817-444-2314; 817845-4440.

AZLE OAKS

(up to 50 miles)

USED HOME SUPER CENTER

2 BR Eagle Mountain Lake front with dock, $800/mo. $500 deposit, bills paid. 817-237-2852.

2 BR 2 BA, ceiling fans, sun room, fireplace, walk in closets, garden tub, huge wooden deck, super nice, $795/mo. $750 dep. Call 817-7818861.

3 acre gravel lot in Springtown area for lease. 817-657-5682. Professional Office Space For Lease. 800 sq. ft., Suite 101, 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. 817-220-2150.

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.

HALF OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT! 3-2 Duplex, water/trash service included, $700/mo. $500 deposit. 817-909-5160.

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE!

GRANBURY: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,624 sf, lots of trees, $74,900. Will help with financing! Cheaper than rent! 817385-7892.

Rent Unfurnished

3 BR 1.5 BA duplex in Reno, includes trash service and 1 storage building, $695/mo. $400 deposit. Call 817-228-1752.

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UPSTAIRS EFFICIENCY APARTMENT: 1 BR 1 BA, 900 sq. ft., no pets, $600/mo. plus deposit. 817-925-4343.

Heritage RV PARK

085 Mobile Homes for Sale TURN TO THE EXPERT In Financing Mobiles on Acreage & Land. Quick & Easy with No Credit Check or Qualifications. Any or No Credit. 817-994-3730 7 days til 11PM Pictures Available richardwhitetx@yahoo.com

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4-plex, 2-2, Azlewood, $695/$400 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $600/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406.

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

2-2 triplewide on 8.74 acres. Double horse barn, corral, pond and 24 x 24 workshop $137,500. 3-2 on .830 acres. Easy access to town. Older home on nice wooded lot.

neAR Azle hosPitAl 1,980 sq.ft. $950/mo

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