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Groundbreaking held for Splashpad park BY NATALIE GENTRY A group of about 20 people gathered yesterday to break ground at Springtown Park and begin construction on the city’s Splashpad – a water park. The group assembled on the east end of the park by the Walnut Creek playground to celebrate the beginning of work on the eagerlyawaited project Springtown residents can expect to see significant progress at the site as early as next week. “People will be amazed at how fast the construction will be,” said Councilman Tony Smith. The water elements arrived last week. The Splashpad will be another family-friendly addition to the Springtown Park complex. The layout of the water feature has been re-

fined to make sure everyone enjoys the water. There will be distinct and separate spray zones on the Splashpad to accommodate different age groups. Throughout the Splashpad there will 46 spray elements, including 34 ground spray nozzles and 12 above-ground elements. Additional safety features include heavy rubber toe guards at the base of each of each aboveground element to prevent stubbed toes and spacing of the spray elements to ensure they cannot reach elements in the other age zone. In addition, the drainage system will direct water back to the city’s water treatment plant to help minimize water consumption. The Splashpad is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26.

A small crowd of community members, city personnel, and children gathered to break ground at the site of the Springtown Splashpad: (front, l-r) Destiny Van Horn, Adam Wilson, Sterlyn Smith, Gage Payne, Dylan Payne, and Ryleigh Strickland; (back) Christine Martens, Liliana Martens, Robert Wilson, Bobby Wilson, Mayor Doug Hughes, Weld-Done Construction’s Josh Sexton, Pam Smith, County Commissioner George Conley, Councilman, Tony Smith, City Secretary, Jhanna Bogan, Councilwoman Annette Burk, and City Administrator, Mark Krey. Photo by Natalie Gentry

Breaker box failure contributed to fire on Church Street the breakers inside the house turned off. least get them checked. “We’ve seen time and time again, the type in question. Scott said the breakers were a con“The house [on Church Street] con- those Federal Pacifi c breakers not “I would highly encourage anybody tributing factor to the fire. tained Federal Pacifi c Electric break- tripping when they should. It’s an ac- that has FPE breakers to get a hold He also said that Federal Pacifi c ers,” Scott said. “This house is prob- cident looking for a place to happen.” of an electrician and have their stuff Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok circuit break- ably one where I’ve seen the most Residents should look at the labels checked out because those breakers ers – like the one in the home – have a electrical damage after a fire. BY NATALIE GENTRY on their breaker box to ensure it isn’t are a known hazard,” Scott said. A breaker that just might be in your history of problems. The FPE Stab-Lok circuit breaker own home’s electrical box caused a box is believed to be responsible for fire in Springtown March 7. Firefi ghters from Springtown and thousands of house fi res across the La Junta were called to a structure fi re nation, and is usually found in homes at 10:18 a.m. and found the single- built between the 1950s and 1980’s, wide mobile home engulfed in fl ames. when Underwriters Laboratory pulled The fi re completely destroyed the its certification. The Consumer Product Safety Comhome at 311 Church Street. Although Tara Lockhart and her mission investigated the breakers for son were not at home when the blaze two years in the 1980’s, and re-opened started, they did lose their cat and all and closed the investigation again in 2011. of their belongings to the flames. In a press release issued on March Parker County Fire Marshal Shawn Scott found that the fi re originated in 3, 2011, the agency said there wasn’t the living room and appears to have enough information to establish been caused by a catastrophic electri- whether the circuit breakers posed a “serious risk” to consumers. cal failure. According to Scott, the investigation However, Scott encourages Parker revealed that while the breaker on the County residents with FPE circuit A fi refi ghter from Parker County ESD 1 continues to douse the structure at 311 Church Street after outside of the house tripped, only one of breakers to call an electrician and at multiple electrical failures in the living room ignited the mobile home. Photo by Natalie Gentry

Fire Marshal urges residents to check their home for known faulty boxes

Art students drawing attention Springtown, Poolville youth shine in contest BY MARK K. CAMPBELL In a competition that highlighted the talents of Parker County artists, several local youth earned awards. Ryan Scott, from Springtown High School, took the top prize in the Beginning Color Drawing category. SHS’ Hannah Loman was named honorable mention in the same division. Springtown High artist Taylor Donaghue fi nished second in Advanced Mixed Media. Also fi nishing as a runner-up was Poolville artist Gloria Fish in Beginning Color Drawing. Jamie Parker, of SHS, took second in Advanced Painting. Springtown’s Kate Motto’s entry was picked as honorable mention in the same category. A third place honor was won by SHS’ Julia Tenny in Advanced Black/White Drawing.

Another Springtown artist acknowledged for his entry was Cody Swanson who took honorable mention in Beginner Mixed Media. SHS art teacher Shannon Johnson and Poolville art instructor Carmen Sandlin oversaw the students’ work. These and other winning entries are on display until April 6 at the Firehouse Art Gallery at 119 Palo Pinto in Weatherford. The show features 221 artworks from secondary art students from 10 schools and one home school out of six Parker County districts. Judges were Carol Womack and Leigh Ann WilliamsHickey from the Fort Worth Art Institute. An awards reception is planned for March 28 at 6 p.m. at the gallery. Winners will receive cash awards and ribbons.

This piece of art (left) created by Springtown High School student Ryan Scott won the Beginning Color Drawing division of the Weatherford Art Association 2014 Student Art Show. SHS’ Julia Tinney’s illustration above took second in the Advanced Black/White Drawing competition. Photos by Paula Campbell

Thursday, March 13, 2014

No election in Sanctuary

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The City of Sanctuary has issued a notice of cancellation of its regular election for City Council for 2014. Because all three candidates for office are unopposed, the trio will be declared elected effective the date of the general election, May 10. Those candidates who have filed to run for office and are unopposed in that bid are Cliff Scallan, Mayor; Nancy Cozad, Place 2; and Paul Reeves, Place 4.

NEWS DIGEST 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.

STAAR test signups end March 28 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.

Chamber President Dr. Robert Moss awarded certificates to Vocational Students of the Month Casey Wellington, an aspiring teacher, and Jordan Morgan, a future veterinarian at the Feb. 27 meeting. Photos by Natalie Gentry

Hundreds of folks poured into the Springtown High School cafeteria for the annual Optimist Club Pancake Supper March 6. Funds raised go toward SISD scholarships. Behind the scenes, plenty of club members labored, including (top left, l-r) Dr. Larry Murphy, Carl Hornback, and Jim Bragdon.

Project Celebration meets Mar. 17 The next meeting of Project Celebration, a free, no-alcohol after-prom party for the Class of 2014, is slated for Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents of students that will attend the event are encouraged to come.

FFA benefit dinner is March 28 The Springtown FFA Benefit Dinner is Friday, March 28 at the high school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and the proceeds benefit SISD FFA members who place at the Parker County Livestock Show and will sell their projects at a June 14 auction. Tickets for the dinner are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Springtown Feed and Fertilizer, and the high school. Call 817-995-0765 or email Springtownffa@aol.com for more information.

Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donation to the Chamber 2014 Silent Auction! Above All Things AirScan Alley Cat Pest Control American Dream Flag & Banner A-OK Auto Supply Azle Liquor Beyond Cloud 9 Bliss 2 Beauty Brookshire's Grocery Bryant Company Burnt Orange Salsa Casa For Kids/Hope For Children Central Plaza Shopping Chadwell & Sons Country Cottage Cowgirl Junction Craig & Deborah Peacock, Pct 2 Damon Liles Insurance Diamond B Roofing Dr. Murphy DDS Enbridge Gathering, N. TX Germania - Kaye Burtnett, S’town Gloria Peoples Elam Higginbotham Bros. & Co. Highland Furniture J&E Air Conditioning & Heating

Legal Shield – Marilyn Fackler M&D Tires Mary Harms Mr. Sweeps One Source Communications PK & Associates LLP ProMax Powersports ProShack LLC Rancho Nuevo Restaurant Renee Brzozowski, Brand Partner with Nerium Sagebrush Art Studio Southern Diva Charm Springtown Chicken Express Springtown Epigraph Springtown Flower Shop Still Waters Retreat Center of TX Tanco Creations Tangled Salon The Lube Center Tom Samples Pest Control Waldrops Furniture Weichert Realtors - Springtown Zan Prince – Parker County Republican Party

A Special “Thank You” to Mike Kelley of Springtown ISD EMCEE, Audio Arts for Providing Background Music, Brookshire’s of Springtown for Helping with the Silent Auction, Aly B Photography – Becky Brawner, Springtown High School Culinary Arts Students and teacher Kristie Hulme, Springtown ISD, Jerrell Rutherford & Staff for Use of the Building, Sutton Printing for the Programs & Tickets, Vance Godbey’s for Catering, and Kacee Newkirk for Singing the National Anthem. Special thanks to these businesses for being our $250.00 cash prize donors: Exxon Tigermart, Pinnacle Bank – Springtown, Higginbotham Brothers True Value, Diamond B Roofing, Weatherford College

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the SHS Showstoppers competed last weekend and brought home multiple trophies for their efforts. they are: (front, l-r) Marissa Keesee, Katelynn Shreves, ashlyn Freels, evelyn Knecht, Makaylyn Wolff,lexi Smith, and Jessica Schneider; (back) rebecca Guest, taylor Goforth, Bailie Moran, terra Morgan, Haley Osborne, Cyara Happel, Destiny Vinson, Samantha Mclellan, and Sakina Uddin. Photo Courtesy of SISD

the Springtown Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony March 6 with the family of D Bo’s Grill located at 638 N. Main Street. Owners ethan and Joni Parrish and his family operate the drive-thru and pick-up. D Bo’s serves items such as burgers, Philly cheese-steaks, grilled cheeses, chicken strips and much more. at the cutting: (l-r) Blake May, Stephanie Cravotta, Mary Harms,amy Walker, lamar evans with grandson Gunner Parrish, Damon liles, owners ethan and Joni Parrish, Gloria elam, and Barb Claffey. Photo by Amber Plumley

Hometown archaeologist to speak By Natalie GeNtry The Springtown Archaeological Society will feature Springtown graduate and nautical archaeologist, Haley Goodson at this month’s meeting at the Legends Museum in Springtown on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p. m. Goodson will share nautical archaeology techniques, information about what conditions are really like, and experiences on The

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

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Jeff Bass Young, passed away, March 4, 2014. He was born Feb. 21, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Springtown High School in 1975. Jeff was the Valedictorian of his class and served in many leadership roles, not only in school but in everything he did. Jeff’s life was one of service. He served in numerous organizations when he was in school and afterward served his country in the United States Navy. He was active in his church and active in his community. There was never a task or a problem that he would not tackle and give everything of himself even though it may not directly affect him. That’s just the way Jeff was. He had a tremendous sense of responsibility and doing things well was never enough; he strove to do everything perfect. As a friend, he

was always someone you could count on, and he lifted those around him to be the best they could be. When he was in high school everyone had a nickname. His was “Perch”. Some upper classmen had given him the name when he was in the 8th grade when he first became the manager for the varsity football team. They said he was not big enough to be a Bass, so they called him Perch. The name stuck, and that’s what everyone called him from then on. Back then, when upper classmen gave you a nickname, it was Tony Ralph White, 61, a lovnot a way of being mean. It ing brother and uncle, passed showed they accepted you, and away, Friday, March 7, 2014 in to a man, every last one of them Fort Worth. would have fought a bear for Perch who wore the moniker as a badge of honor. Perch, you have left us far too soon and you will be missed. Survivors include; wife Diane Young; sisters and husbands, Holly and Phillip Moore, Shelly and Sam Cagle, Carrie and Bobby Montgomery; sister-in-law, LaQuinta Johnson; brothers-in-law, Vic Johnson, Tony and wife, Joan Smith; nephews, Andrew Johnson, Jay Johnson; step-mother, Martha Erickson; special aunt, Jean Henderson; special friend, John Mohr; a host of friends, nieces, nephews, and the Springtown High School Class of 1975.

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Funeral services were held at Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown, Monday, March 10, with burial immediately following in the Springtown Cemetery. Tony was born Sept. 21, 1952 to Jack W. and Stella Harper White. They both preceded him in death along with one brother, Jackie Wayne White. Left to cherish his memory are brothers, Leonard White and wife, Anita and Steve White and wife, Rhonda; sisterin-law, Annick White; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. The Springtown Epigraph, March 13, 2014 Edition

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Spaghetti dinner benefit March 30 A fundraiser for Project Celebration is slated for Sunday, March 30 at the Springtown Senior Center, 1070 North Main Street. The spaghetti meal and a dessert auction run 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Plates cost $5 each and all under 5 eat free. Project Celebration is a free, no-alcohol after-prom party.

The demolition of the old Texas Family Realty building began last Monday, March 10. The property at the intersection at E. Highway 199 and Hilltop Dr. and the adjoining lot to the northeast were purchased last December by a developer for Auto Zone. Photos by Natalie Gentry

Springtown 76082. Interment at Springtown Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at White’s Funeral Home. Linda was born June 11, 1938 in Muskegon, Michigan to Lloyd and Eunice Baker. She retired from Lockheed after 43 years of service. Linda had been an active bowler in the Swinging Senior League at City View Bowling Lanes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Horton; and great-grandson, Garrett Smith. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her daughter, Susan White and husband, Jesse; grandchildren, Bubba Short, Morgan White, Casey Short, Tiffany Short, Miki Smith and Brook White; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Terry Baker; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. The Springtown Epigraph, March 13, 2014 Edition

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Kennedale tops SHS in 6-3A opener BY MARK K. CAMPBELL After riding out some crazy weather in a “tri-city” tournament, the Lady Porcupine softball team headed to Kennedale for the season opener. Springtown played six tourney games March 6-8, opening with 2 games at Graham then 2 at Mineral Wells. The final 2 contests on March 8 were conducted at SHS after the wicked weather swing. Springtown enjoyed nearperfect warm sunshiny weather in Mineral Wells before the temperatures fell into the low 40’s with a biting north wind the next day. The sextet of games were the final outings before the arrival of district play March 11. The Lady Porcupines traveled to Kennedale to face the

state-ranked Lady Kats. The hosts won, 8-1. Both teams scored in the first inning, with Springtown tallying first when Gabby Casanova tripled and later scored. Kelsey Huff pitched into the final inning. But, coach Amy Balke said, the veteran Lady Porcupine had to come out of the game with an injured fingers. Huff’s reliever threw one pitch, Balke recalled. Springtown will continue to play through Spring Break. A non-district clash is set for Saturday, March 15 at home against Harleton, an East Texas school. Then all remaining games are district clashes, including first round home games against Castleberry (March 18) and Lady Porcupine Kelsey Huff (right) beats a throw to second base during the bone-chilling March 8 game against Mineral Wells (March 25). Abilene Wylie at the Springtown diamond. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Garrett McCullough finished second during a recent tournament at the SHS courts. Others who placed: Caleb Brown and Kirsten McDonald were winners; Justin Minter took third; J. Hicks finished fourth; and Amber Benton took fifth place.

Porcupines go 3-1 at Kemp tourney The Porcupine baseball team continued to play some nondistrict ball, this time at a tournament in Kemp. At the diamond of the school north of Cedar Creek Lake, SHS went 3-1. Springtown defeated Maypearl 4-3 then took down Quinlan 5-4. After a 10-0 whitewashing of Eustace, the Porcupines had collected three wins. The mercy-rule contest ended up being a perfect game for hurler Ryan Hester. The Porcupine retired all 12 batters he saw. Coach Stan Gideon said, “He gets a shortened perfect game.” The only loss came to Mabank, 3-1. For the tourney, the coach said Springtown’s top hitters were Collin Rector and Garrett Mauldin. District play begins Tuesday, March 18 in River Oaks against Castleberry.

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Springtown hurler Ryan Neal and the Porcupines playedinaKemptourney. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

No team in 6-3A is stateranked by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. The first home game is March 21 against Lake Worth.

One match remains for keeper Evan Glesne and the 2014 Springtown High School soccer squads. SHS will travel to Azle to face the playoff-bound Hornets and Lady Hornets Tuesday, March 18. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Dylan Ray was a First Team pick. Other SHS players earning kudos: Kruz Dominguez (2nd Team), Ramiro Dawson Meek was named the District 6-3A Newcomer Caleb Brown landed the superlative Defensive Player of Dominguez (Bobby Miller Award), and Books Penningof the Year. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Photo by Mark K. Campbell the Year award from 6-3A coaches. Photo by Mark K. Campbell ton (Honorable Mention).

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Track resulTs SHS

Pirate Relays Granbury HS March 6, 2014 VARSITY GIRLS Long jump – 1. Savannah Sut ton, 16-0; 3. Kelly Boyett, 15-4.5. Triple jump – 2. Savannah Sut ton, 34-2.5; 6. Kelly Boyett, 3010.75. 3200 – 5. Harley Williams, 13:23. 4x100 – 6. Brandy Branson, Kai tlyn Hill, Shelbi Meek, Savannah Sutton, 53.38. 100 hurdles – 6. Jennifer Adams, 21.18. 4x200 – 6. Shelbi Meek, Kristine Camacho, Brandy Branson, Kait lyn Hill, 1:55.31. 300 hurdles – 2. Jennifer Adams, 48.59. 1600 – 4. Harley Williams, 6:07.86.. 4x400 – 3. Shelbi Meek, Kaitlyn Hill, Brandy Branson, Kristine Camacho, 4:26.05. TEAM (8): 1. Weatherford, 130; 2. Cleburne, 114.5; 3. Joshua, 95; 4. Granbury 86; 5. Springtown, 58.5; 6. Fort Worth Country Day, 46; 7. Brewer, 39; 8. Lake Worth, 34. JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Discus – 2. Victoria Waldrop, 776. 3200 – 3. Saraia Stout, 14:14. 4x100 – 5. Kirsten Alexander, Taylor Ervin, Jocelyn Pando, Jessica Schneider, 54.99. 4x200 – 2. Kristen Alexander, Taylor Ervin, Jocelyn Pando, Jessica Schneider, 1:58:62. 1600 – 5. Sharaia Stout, 6:25.9. 4x400 – 5. Kirsten Alexander, Taylor Ervin, Jocelyn Pando, Ashton Weaver, 4:50.21. TEAM (8): 1. Weatherford, 183.5; 2. Joshua, 112.83; 3. Fort Worth County Day, 75; 4. Granbury, 70.5; 5. Cleburne 64; 6. Brewer, 55.16; 7. Springtown, 42; 8. Lake Worth, 34. VARSITY BOYS Pole vault – 1. Benji Brokenshire, 15-5. Shot put – 4. Kolyn Waldrop, 421.5. Discus – 1. Kolyn Waldrop, 1530. High jump – 4. (T) Hunter Robinson, Mykeal Cummings, 5-6. Triple jump – 2. Mateo Herrera, 38-0. Long jump – 1. Dillon Springfield, 20-4.5 4x100 – 4. Tyler Farris, Evan Glesne, Chanse Lee, Ricardo Reynoso, 44.54. 110 hurdles – 1. Dillon Springfield, 15.18. 100 – 4. (T) Evan Glesne, 11.41. 4x200 – 2. Tyler Farris, Evan Glesne, Chanse Lee, Mykeal Cum mings, 1:33.9. 400 – 3. Mateo Herrera, 54.02. 300 hurdles – 1. Dillon Spring field, 41.18. 200 – 2. (T) Tyler Farris, 23.01. 4x400 – 2. Mateo Herrera, Chanse Lee, Ricardo Reynoso, Dillon Springfield, 3:35.06. TEAM (9): 1. Cleburne, 130; 2. Springtown, 105.78; 3. Weath erford, 84.14; 4. Brewer, 76.5; 5. Granbury, 65.64; 6. Joshua, 59.64; 7. Stephenville, 44.28; 8. Fort Worth Country Day, 36; 9. Lake Worth, 33. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Pole vault – 2. (T) Wriley Russell, 9-6.

Shot put – 4. Caleb Chesney, 354. High jump – 4. (T) Austin Chenault, Jared Green, 5-4. Triple jump – 4. Jonathan Chavez, 36-7.25. Long jump – 2. Austin Chenault, 18-1; 3. Jacob Deskins, 17-11; 4. (T) Alex Medina, 17-9. 4x100 – 5. Jonathan Chavez, Austin Chenault, Caleb Chesney, Blake Sanders, 47.15. 4x200 – 3. Jonathan Chavez, Austin Chenault, Caleb Chesney, Blake Sanders, 1:39.16. 400 – 6. Jared Green, 57.87. 4x400 – 3. Jonathan Chavez, Austin Chenault, Jacob Deskins, Jared Green, 3:56.65. TEAM (9): 1. Weatherford, 174.66; 2. Cleburne, 122; 3. Granbury, 75.5; 4. Springtown, 67 ; 5. Fort Worth Country Day, 65; 6. Ste phenville, 46; 7. Brewer, 43.83; 8. Joshua, 34; 9. Lake Worth, 14.5.

Boys 2nd at Granbury meet by mark k. campbell A trip to Granbury for the Pirate Relays placed the Springtown track squads amid some talented competition. Still, the boys varsity finished second while collecting a bevy of medals along the way Field event specialists Benji Brokenshire and Kolyn Waldrop were golden in the pole vault (15 feet, 5 inches) and discus (153-0), respectively. Dillon Springfield won there too – in the long jump (20-4.5) – while the expert hurdler also

took both of those distances, 110- and 300-meters (15.18 and 41.18). Springfield also ran the anchor leg of the silver winning 4x400 relay team (3:35.06) after Mateo Herrera, Chanse Lee, and Ricardo Reynoso. Herrera claimed a silver in the triple jump (38-0) and the 4x200 team (1:33.9) – Tyler Farris, Even Glesne, Lee, and Mykeal Cummings – finished as runners-up, too. In the 200, Farris ended up in a rare dead heat for second

place (23.01). The Porcupines trailed only Cleburne amid the 9 teams entered. The varsity girls continued to excel in field events. Savannah Sutton shone with a gold medal in the long jump (16-0) and a silver in the triple jump (34-2.5). Hurdler Jennifer Adams took a silver in the 300 (48.59). Other points came from distance runner Harley Williams, jumper Kelly Boyett, and the three relay teams.

The Lady Porcupines finished fifth overall. The boys JV squad pointed in multiple events with the 4x200 and 4x400 teams winning bronze medals. Three Porcupines placed in the long jump with Austin Chenault’s 18-1 good for a silver. Leading the Lady Porcupine JV was Victoria Waldrop in the discus (gold, 77-6), distance runner Saraia Stout, and the silver-winning 4x400 unit. The JV girls finished seventh.

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POJO Relays Porcupine Stadium March 4, 2014 8TH GIRLS Shot put – 4. Kristina Sanchez, 26-10. Discus – 3. Emily Berlin, 61-6; 4. Nina DeLaCruz, 59-8; 6. (T) Kris tina Sanchez, 58-3. 2400 – 1. Maddie Diaz, 10:05.99. 4x100 – 3. Kiersten Williams, Hannah Downes, Haylee Klein, Allyson Barrow, 56.72. 800 – 5. Haylee Klein, 2:51.92; 6. Jazzmyne Mannin, 2:56.92. 100 hurdles – 4. Aubra Young, 20.42; 5. Hanna Turman, 20.57; 6. Haylee Klein, 20.69. 100 – 4. Allyson Barrow, 14.99 4x200 – 4. Karlee Eddy, Hannah Downes, Kiersten Williams, Ally son Barrow, 2:04.81. 400 – 6. Kassidy Sugg, 1:12.92. 300 hurdles – 6. Aubra Young, 58.9. 4x400 – 4. Jazzmyne Mannin, Karlee Eddy, Kassidy Sugg, Hannah Turman, 4:58.21. TEAM: N/A. 7TH GIRLS Shot put – 4. Rachel Hellam, 238; 6. Stephanie Gonzales, 23-1. 2400 – 2. Taylor Cox, 10:39.26; 3. Meleah Pineda, 10:47.59. 4x100 – 3. Taylor Smith, Rylei Taylor, Vanessa Murillo, Maddie Owens, 1:00.38. 100 hurdles – 5. Bailey Harmon, 21.36. 100 – 3. Taylor Smith, 15.64; 5. Vanessa Murillo, 16.26. 300 hurdles – 6. Bailey Harmon, 1:04.52. 1600 – 5. Meleah Pineda, 6:49.09; 6. Taylor Cox, 6:57.89. 200 – 5. Brittany Naron, 33.3 4x400 – 4. Maddie Owes, Kayla Levesque, Brittany Naron, Peyton Yates, 5:10.38. TEAM: N/A. 8TH BOYS 2400 – 3. Angel Lopez, 9:24.18; 5. Carson Croft, 9:29.7; 6. Charles Crume, 9:45.12. 800 – 2. Josh Miller, 2:27.39. 110 hurdles – 5. Ashton Watson, 19.23; 6. Eric Stuber, 19.97. 100 – 3. Pryce Morgan, 12.94; 6. Guillermo Pando, 13.49. 4x200 – 4. Nelson Valle-Delgado, Montana Harthcock, Ashton Wat son, Logan Jones, 1:49.82. 400 – 3. Ethan Adams, 1:02.49; 5.

porcupine Dillon Springfield is having a fine track season. after standout efforts in Weatherford and mineral Wells meets, he won three golds and a silver in Granbury. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Eric Antonucci, 1:03.34. 300 hurdles – 4. Josh Miller, 51.04; 5. Weston Plumlee, 51.23. 1600 – 2. Angel Lopez, 5:30.57. 200 – 1. Nelson Valle-Delgado, 26.53; 6. Logan Jones, 28.79. 4x400 – 3. Logan Jones, Eric An tonucci, Montana Harthcock, Nel son Valle-Delgado, 4:10.38. TEAM: N/A. 7TH BOYS Shot put – 2. Cesar Quintero, 315; 5. Zach Payne, 28-7. Discus – 3. Cesar Quintero, 8210. High jump – 2. Natalie Smith, 4-8. Triple jump – 6. Emily Milstead, 30-6. 2400 – 1. Hugo Escobar, 9:46.07. 4x100 – 3. Adam Aguirre, Cody

Akers, Brady Rhodes, Sawyer Drewry, 51.28. 800 – 4. Fernando De Los Santos, 2:51.15. 110 hurdles – 1. Zach Payne, 21.86; 6. Brady Rhodes, 22.13. 100 – 3. Cody Akers, 13.38; 4. Sawyer Drewry, 13.62. 4x200 – 4. Adam Aguirre, Sawyer Drewry, Brady Rhodes, Christian Morales, 1:48.88. 400 – 2. Christian Morales, 1:03.96. 300 hurdles – 2. Zach Payne, 55.24. 1600 – 2. Hugo Escobar, 6:14.8. 200 – 2. Adam Aguirre, 27.69. 4x400 – 4. Austin Sexton, Gumercindo Meraz, Cody Akers, Chris tian Morales, 4:30.74. TEAM: N/A.

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The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe

used to know music. These days, too often, I just know about music. Usually, I’ll pass on those Facebook dealies where you list your favorite books or movies or desserts. But I filled one out: “Name your 10 favorite albums of all-time.” And, as I suspect is often the case with most folks, all the records came from a small time frame from my youth. They were: 10. The Captain and Me, Doobie Brothers, 1973 9. The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack, 1975 8. Abbey Road, The Beatles, 1969 7. Band on the Run, Paul McCartney, 1973 6. Viva Terlingua!, Jerry Jeff Walk-

er, 1973 5. Automatic for the People, R.E.M., 1992 4. Don McLean, Don McLean, 1972 3. Apostrophe, Frank Zappa, 1974 2. The White Album, The Beatles, 1968 1. My Aim Is True, Elvis Costello, 1977 You don’t have to be the Mentalist to figure out the pattern here. Except for R.E.M. in 1992, all those LPs are pretty closely packed together – 1968 to ‘77 when I was ages 12 to 21. (Automatic for the People threw me for a loop – just like My Aim Is True did; I’d never heard anything like them at the time.) Music not only becomes a soundtrack to your life and that of your friends but becomes part of the actual conversation

between you and your buddies. That’s why my pal Steve and I enjoyed private chuckles by saying “Is that a Sear’s poncho or a real pancho?” And: ON YOUR “The crux of the biscuit is MARK the apostroMark K. Campbell phe.” Those lines are off the wonderfully weird Apostrophe; that latter one is from “Stinkfoot” which I thought, at age 18 and a freshman at UT, was the funniest/greatest

thing in the history of music. Today, because of geezers like me, classic rock stations are popular. My first music choice is always Lone Star 92.5. Like every young person, I was never gonna stop rockin’! I was gonna rock all night and party every day! Now it’s more like get up and use the bathroom several times all night and go to work every day. My daughters came along and, in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, I showed how cool I was by liking Ace of Base and New Kids on the Block and Alanis Morrisette. And, yo! VIP!, I could bust a move on you with some funky cold medina, too. But the girls grew up and went away and I found more comfort in Van Halen than Coldplay, in Grand Funk than

Arctic Monkeys. I know about today’s music. It’s Auto-Tuned and sold in a variety of formats and kids still love songs. Katy Perry’s out there and Miley Cyrus, but I barely know any of their music. Which is good because a 57-yearold grandpa erupting in “Roar” would surely mortify across every age group. About the only recent music I have a copy of is Adele’s latest record. And it’s great. So I’m not one of those guys saying music has been terrible since 1989. Every generation has its take-that-oldfogies! music trend. That’s just youth. And that, my friends, is the crux of the biscuit. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and No. 11 on the list would be the first Cars album (1978), which he just bought again.

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o you know the worst can be sure that I will let you know part of travel? Could it when it rereleases). One of the cultural be the checklist? Have indicators I mentioned was the AdrenI packed everything? aline Culture. Our lives tend to move Clean underwear (as at such a pace that we have an almost opposed to dirty?)… constant flow of adrenaline as we try check. Passport (thanks to last minute to keep up with the pressure. Ahhh! reminder by Mrs. Sweetie)…check. When we slow down enough that Medications and CPAP machine the adrenaline slows, something (didn’t have to worry about those when doesn’t feel right. We miss the rush. I was young)…check. OK, there’s the We wonder what we have forgotten. packing part! Surely life can’t operate Have I set my email auto at a leisurely pace. Dude! response so people will We are junkies! (And I am have some patience with down to 55 minutes!). me when I don’t immediAlthough I can’t do much ately answer (good luck to fix this morning’s pace, with the patience part)… I’m going to keep working check. Have I done my on it and keep talking about weekly email newsletter so it and keep on trying to – in people know what is gothe words of one of the greating on in our ministry this est quotes I have heard in week…check. Have I writyears – “ruthlessly eliminate ten my newspaper column/ hurry” from my life. blog so I don’t have to do LIFE MATTERS Jesus said, “Look at the it from my phone while birds. They don't plant or traveling (done before, but Gerry Lewis harvest or store food in not the easiest thing in the barns, for your heavenly world)…check…ing. Father feeds them. And aren't you far The checklist is not the worst part. I am more valuable to him than they are? going to forget something. And it’s going …And if God cares so wonderfully to be OK. No, the worst part is glancing for wildflowers that are here today at the clock while I am trying to get ev- and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he erything finished so I can get out the door will certainly care for you. Why do to the airport. Ahhh! I need to be gone in you have so little faith?” (Matthew an hour and I’m still typing! 6:26,30, New Living Translation). I talk to people all the time about Our lives matter so much to God trying to eliminate busyness and hurry that he wants our Ahhh! to have the from their lives. I try really hard to ac- tone of contentment rather than panic. tually do what I say, but it is a constant I’m headed there. Are you? struggle. I wrote a book a few years Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of ago about cultural indicators. It is out missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, of print now, but I am working on a which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.lifematterstoday.blogspot.com/ revision to be released next year. (You

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like tourism, seafood, wildlife, or the coast itself. Entrants must use Texas natural fibers like cotton, wool, and leather. Participant packets cost $20 each and they contain the natural fibers to be used in the square design, tips and techniques for creating the block, and more information about the contest theme. A limited number of packets are available by calling 877-99-GOTEX or by visiting gotexan.org. The deadline for entries is June 13.

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Babies and illnesses: Mary Custis Lee, Part 3

ary spent her days at Old Point Comfort reading the Bible and enjoying the beauty that surrounded her. She wrote to her mother, ‘I walk every morning before breakfast on this beautiful beach and inhale the sea breezes which are said to bring health along with them.’ “And although she enjoyed the beauty surrounding her, the fact that she longed for Arlington is clear in a subsequent letter to her mother where she comments, ‘What would I give for one stroll on the hills at Arlington this bright day?’ “Christmas was approaching and Mary was feeling apprehensive at the prospects of spending the most blessed holiday away from Arlington. She was pleased when Robert informed her they would indeed be able to make the journey home just in time for the holidays. Mary had felt such joy at being back home that she decided to stay at Arlington after the holidays. Robert made the return trip to Old Point Comfort alone. “Within a few weeks after his departure, Mary was overjoyed to learn

she was pregnant. But the joy was short-lived and she became ill again. Her family wondered if she could pull through the illness yet a third time in less than two years. Miraculously, she did. As she recovered, Robert expressed in his letters how much he missed her and wished her to be with him. “He was becoming increasingly aware of her attachment to Arlington and decided to wean her of it, which is evident in a letter he wrote to her. ‘Hasten down,’ he had teased, ‘if you do not want to see me turned out a beau again.’ At six-months pregnant, Mary made the return voyage to Old Point Comfort and there, her and her husband spent their evenings together with Mary sewing clothes for the baby while Robert would lovingly read passages to her. “On September 16, 1832, the first of the Lee brood was born – a healthy son they named George Washington Custis Lee. Robert wrote to his brother Carter of his joy. ‘I have got me an heir to my estates! Aye, a boy!’ “Baby George, or “Bouse” as Mary affectionately nicknamed him, grew quickly and the new mother soon realized she had her hands full. She wrote to her mother, “If his energies can only

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be well directed, they may be the means of much usefulness. But I already shrink from the responsibility. It requires so much firmness and consistency to train up a child in the right way…” Mary's days were filled with sewing,

cleaning, and cooking. “Even so, she found occasional time to read and paint. Life at Old Point Comfort was becoming palatable. She even found time to tend to the black children in the fort who were not permitted to worship in the chapel. She opened her home to them and taught Bible classes. She also used her own money to purchase Catechism books for the slaves located at the garrison. “In 1833, the Lees spent their first Christmas apart. Mary returned to Arlington with Bouse while Robert

remained at the fort where he was needed. Even though the holiday was dismal for both, January brought good tidings when Robert received news that his next duty station would be Washington. Mary was thrilled at the prospect of being so close to home and actually moved back into Arlington while Robert rented a room closer to his office in the city. “He initially feared that Mary's attachment to Arlington would create more problems, but strangely, he felt himself becoming very attached to the home too. Even so, he disliked his desk position in Washington and shortly thereafter asked for, and was granted, a transfer. He was assigned to an expedition team that would survey the boundary between Ohio and Michigan. By this time, Mary, or “May” as Robert was now calling her, was seven months pregnant with their second child. “Robert was away when their second child, a girl named Mary Custis Lee, was born on July 12, 1835. Shortly after the birth, Mary became ill once again. Unable to care for the baby, she sent a letter to her husband asking that he return at once. She omitted the details of her ailing health and Robert,

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not knowing the severity of her condition, brushed aside her request and instead chastised her selfishness. “In the meantime, she'd grown weaker, lost her appetite, remained feverish, and developed a chronic stiffness in her legs that was diagnosed as ‘rheumatic diatheses.’ Her inner thighs swelled with abscesses and within weeks, she was completely bedridden. She wasn't expected to live and by the time Robert returned to Washington, he was shocked to find her so close to death. She was pale, emaciated, listless and in constant pain. It wasn't until weeks later she began to slowly improve. “Robert's worry began to ease up when she began eating again. He wrote to a friend, ‘May gets better every day…Her appetite is famous and the partridges, buckwheat muffins and etc. disappear at breakfast as fast as the pheasants, chickens and etc. at dinner.’ “But her good health was shortlived and within a few months she was bedridden again with pain and swelling in her ears followed by fever and headache.” 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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Abbott, Davis win party primaries for governor

exas’ March 4 primary night returns confirmed Greg Abbott and Wendy R. Davis as nominees for

governor. Abbott, current state attorney general, got 91.5 percent of the statewide vote in the GOP primary. Davis, a state senator from Fort Worth, got 79 percent in the Democratic primary. “Ray” Madrigal of Corpus Christi got 21 percent. In the race for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio ran unopposed and is the Texas Democratic Party’s nominee. Her legislative resume includes eight years as a state representative and 13 years as a state senator. In November, Van de Putte’s opponent will be the winner of a May 27 runoff between incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston. Dewhurst has presided over the Senate since January 2003. Patrick was first

elected to the Senate in November 2006. Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, appointed Patrick as chair of the Senate Committee on Education in the 2013 regular session of the Legislature. Patrick received 41.5 percent of the Republican primary vote to Dewhurst’s 28.3 percent. Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn won the right to seek reelection in November. In a field of eight Republican candidates, Cornyn received 60 percent of the vote. Coming in second was U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman of Clear Lake, with 19 percent. The top two vote getters in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate were David Alameel, a Dallas dentist, businessman and U.S. Army veteran, and political activist Kesha Rogers of Houston. A May 27 runoff will decide which of the two will face Cornyn in November. In the Republican Party race for attorney general, state Sen.

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State House Ways and Means Chair Harvey Hilderbran, RKerrville, got 26 percent of the vote. Hilderbran’s second place finish in a field of four candidates earned Hilderbran the right to a runoff but announced he would forego the contest and support Hegar’s candidacy. Mike Collier, a Houston businessman, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and will face Hegar in the November general election. George P. Bush, a Fort Worth attorney and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, grandson of 41st President George H.W. Bush and nephew of 43rd President George W. Bush, won 73 percent of the vote over David Watts (27 percent) in the GOP primary for Land Commissioner. In November, Bush will face John Cook, who ran unopposed in the Democratic Party primary. Cook, a former mayor of El Paso, is a military veteran and a former Southwestern Bell executive. Former state representatives

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Time traveling pooch will make Boomers smile

man movie might fl y. After all, plenty of Boomers got their early tastes of history from the genius dog, Mr. Peabody, teaching “his boy,” Sherman. All computer-generated, Mr. Historical hijinks About the fi l Peabody and Sherman is the The latest effort is Mr. Pea- best of the bunch so far. Starring: (voices) Ty Burrell, Max body and Sherman , part of Charles, Ariel Winter what’s likely the single most The plot Directed by: Rob Minkoff loved cartoon for Boomers, esSuper intelligent dog Mr. pecially the cool kids who were Peabody (voiced by the funny Rated PG: mild rude humor pre-teens in the 1960’s. Ty Burrell, from TV’s Modern email: movieman@azlenews.net ... on a scale of 1-10 That original cartoon was Family) fi nds a baby in a basRocky and His Friends that ket and convinces a judge that began in 1959. Bullwinkle, a “every dog should have a boy.” dim-witted moose, had sevSoon, the kid, Sherman (Max eral sometimes very weird Charles, a non-alien from TV’s adventures with Rocky, a fl y- The Neighbors), is old enough George Washington, Isaac Ms. Gruion, a social worker, ing squirrel. Other segments for school. He’s already plenty Newton, and even Bill Clinton and, especially, Patrick Warburshowed, too. Like, Dudley Do- smart; after all, Mr. Peabody (all by Jess Harnell). ton as Greek hero Agamemnon. Right, Boris and Natasha, and has developed the WABAC, a Bouncing along historical There are also some witty Mr. Peabody and Sherman. time machine that allows them timelines, the trio ends up at fi lm references, fromIndiana The movie versions of those to witness history first hand. the Trojan War and the French Jones to Spartacus. (That latter Rocky and His Friends shorts At school, mean Penny (Ariel Revolution. When the two time mention requires some deeperweren’t great and neither was Winter, also from Modern Fam- continuums threaten to merge, than-normal film knowledge.) an effort to make a Bullwinkle ily) mocks Sherman for being all the great minds in history Some pop culture references movie. “a dog” since his dad’s a dog. must fi gure out how to solve are evident – “Don’t’ tase me, The fi rst movie wasBoris To remedy the bullying situa- the dilemma. And the guy that bro” – and former presidents and Natasha, a 1992 live action, Mr. Peabody invites Pen- does…is Sherman. deliver some laughs, especially tion TV movie. Starring Sally ny and her parents for a visit. Bill Clinton’s one line. Kellerman and Dave Thomas, That’s when Penny con- What works it faded away, forgotten. vinces Sherman to take the This animation is great Best scene A better effort was Dud- WABAC out for a spin. Penny and looks really good in 3-D. Mr. Peabody and Sherman is ley Do-Right which contained almost marries King Tut. Soon, DreamWorks’ movies are usu- not a linear movie. After Shersome genuine laughs. Starring Mr. Peabody and Sherman are ally exceptional in 3-D and this man is adopted, his relationship a well-cast Brendan Fraser – at trying to get her back to present one is too. to his doggy dad is illustrated the height of his powers – and time before her parents know The fi lm is slick and colorful Sarah Jessica Parker as the she’s missing. and the movie contains several ever-in-peril Nell, the fi lm still They need some help from throwbacks to the Rocky and fl opped. Leonardo Da Vinci (Stanley His Friends TV show – someFRI. 3/14 - THUR. 3/20 The real biggie that many Tucci) who is having his own times using the exact language Mr. Peabody & Sherman 2D/3D PG Bullwinkle devotees awaited problems attempting to get (like the bit about every dog Need for Speed 2D/3D PG-13 was The Adventures of Rocky Mona Lisa (Lake Bell) to smile. having a boy). 300: Rise of an Empire 2D/3D R and Bullwinkle (2000). With And the threesome also run Burrell is good as Mr. PeaRobert De Niro as the Fear- across Albert Einstein (Mel body. Other standouts are Al- Tyler Perry’s Single Moms Club PG-13 Son of God PG-13 less Leader, Jason Alexander Brooks), Abraham Lincoln, lison Janney as the aggressive Non-Stop PG-13 (George from TV’s Seinfeld) as 3 Days To Kill PG-13 Boris, and Rene Russo as Nata8-5 M-F on s awnmower sha – as well as guest roles by The Lego Movie PG 8-3 Sat Carl Reiner, Jonathan Winters, Open 6 Days a Week The Monuments Men PG-13 John Goodman, and Janeane Weatherford Cinema 10 strongly enforces the National M.P.A.A. Rating System. NO Garofalo – hopes were high. ONE UNDER 17 will be admitted into an “R” rated movie without being accompanied by their parent. There are no exceptions to this policy and I.D. WILL BE CHECKED. Alas, it wasn’t great. 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in reverse aging – from boy to baby – sort of a backward Up (2009, Movie Man No. 827, an 8) marriage flashback. The capper is the sequence unspools to John Lennon’s sweet song “Beautiful Boy.” It’s cute, and, while nothing will ever top that heartbreaking Up flashback, this one is fun.

ty humor – characters escape more than once from the rear ends of inanimate objects. Otherwise, this is a mild PG.

What doesn’t work The laughs are lacking here. While there are some giggles occasionally, you could get more chuckles out of a couple of TV episodes than this entire movie. Mr. Peabody and Sherman is simply pleasant. It’s not one of the top animated efforts in recent times – and that’s a bummer because it could’ve been. The Movie Man was surprised at that. It’s hard to buy when Penny suddenly goes from mean girl to smitten youngster. The fi rst 20 minutes or so are all situation set up and they drag. The kids in the audience – and there were a lot – got pretty antsy before things fi nally picked up when Penny and Sherman reach ancient Egypt.

Next up Nothing looks too hot, so the Movie Man might step back for 300: Rise of an Empire which is getting surprisingly good reviews.

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of a controlled substance – Jail without bond. Parker County Sheriff’s penalty group 1, less than one deputies arrested a 21-year- gram and possession of mariold Azle man on March 4 for juana – less than two ounces. a commitment order for a pre- As of March 10 he was held in vious charge of burglary of a the Parker County Jail in lieu of habitation. He was released $8,250 bond. Parker County Sheriff’s from the Parker County Jail on deputies arrested a 26-year-old March 8. A 34-year-old Springtown Springtown man and charged woman was arrested on March him with possession of mari4 by Parker County Sheriff’s juana – less than 2 ounces. As deputies for a Tarrant County of March 10 he was held in the warrant for theft of property – Parker County Jail in lieu of less than $50. She was released $1,000 bond. to Tarrant county offi cials on Chance Lee Fry was arrested on March 5 by Azle police for a March 5. Parker County Sheriff’s warrant for aggravated assault deputies arrested a 33-year- causing serious bodily injury. old Azle man on March 4 and As of March 10 he was held in charged him with driving with the Parker County Jail in lieu of an invalid license with previous $25,000 bond. Parker County Sheriff’s convictions and no insurance. He posted $750 bond and was deputies arrested John Thomas released from the Parker Coun- Schaffer, 44, of Springtown on a warrant for unlawful possesty Jail on March 5. Springtown police arrested a sion of a fi rearm by a felon. He 40-year-old Springtown man on posted $10,000 bond and was March 4 and charged him with released from the Parker Coundriving with invalid license ty Jail on March 7. Reno police arrested a with previous convictions and no insurance. He posted $750 22-year-old Springtown wombond and was released from the an on March 6 for two Reno Parker County Jail on March 5. warrants for failure to appear in A 43-year-old Azle man was court and speeding. She posted arrested on March 4 by Parker $474 bond and was released County Sheriff’s deputies and from the Parker County Jail on was charged with possession March 7. A 34-year-old Springtown woman was arrested on March 7 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for insuffi cient bond for a previous charge of possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, less than one gram. She posted $15,005 bond and was released from the Parker County Conservation Current Current Jail on March 8. Level Level Status Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 29-yearLake Bridgeport 836.00 814.68 -21.32 old Azle man on March 7 and Eagle Mountain Lake 649.10 641.67 -7.43 charged him with driving with an invalid license with previous Richland-Chambers Res. 315.00 307.89 -7.11 convictions and no insurance. Cedar Creek Lake 322.00 318.41 -3.59 He also had an active WeathLake Arlington 550.00 546.45 -3.55 Lake Benbrook 694.00 688.44 -5.56 Lake Worth 594.00 590.70 -3.30 *Data provided by USGS March 11

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

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

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

“Serving Springtown Since 1977” NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE 817-523-7227 www.SpringtownDrug.com Metro 817-220-7927

11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

Se habla espanol Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-3

• New & Used Tires • State Inspections • Roadside Assistance • U-Haul Rentals

Joe Rider

817-444-1717

489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499

CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center

Thank you for your support!

817444-HELP (4357)

New Year’s Special

B & H

Heating and Air Conditioning Servicing All Brands • Fast Response

New Systems $2,800

Garry Harris

817-891-2272

uys R Us G c A

Your Heating Specialist!

817-424-5202

EAGLE MOUNTAIN AUTO PRO

Lic. #4346 & #6537

Commercial & Residential

113 Denver Trail • Azle 817-444-3249 Fax 817-444-3275 www.eaglecrestvilla.com STUDIO - 1 bath , 350 sq. ft. ONE BEDROOM - 1 bath, 450 sq. ft TWO BEDROOM - 1 bath, 642 sq. ft.

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

Auto, Diesel, RV, Equipment

Experienced & Competitive Prices Azle, TX ASE Certiﬁed www.djhuffmaninc.com Repair & Installation Landscaping Sod/Hydromulching

Drains Rock & Stonework Landscape Lighting

Family Owned & Operated Since 1989 SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545 Compliments of

PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Phone 817-444-2533 B.J. Clark

Dr. Michael D. Conte

a’s arc&iAUTOMOTIVE GTIRE SHOP Rural Gas Supply “Celebrating 13 years serving Azle area”

44Years of Quality

Azle Vision Source

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug

636 Profit St., Azle, Tx

BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.clarksmachine.com bjc@clarksmachine.com 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY Specializing in Family Eyecare CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown Therapeutic Optometrist 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 601 B 817-599-7655 NW Pkwy • Azle FOUNTAIN OF FAITH 4397 E. Hwy 199, Springtown 817-304-4739 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 HARVEST FOR CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 1108 NW Parkway (Hwy 199), Azle 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-740-5774 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER EPISCOPAL 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown Celebrating over 25 years in business ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL 817-221-2551 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth JUBILEE HOUSE 817-237-1888 11210 Hwy. 199 W., Poolville AZLE PROVIDENCE REFORMED 817-271-8008 EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford LIBERTY LIGHTHOUSE Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 817-596-7476 120 S. Main St., Springtown 400 Boyd Court ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 817-523-0222 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks www.azlechiropractic.com OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE 817-739-0504 CHURCH & HEALING SCHOOL GOSPEL 1121 S.E. Parkway, Azle CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-7919 817-319-7364 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH WITNESSES 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242 940-636-9158 LUTHERAN SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown (MISSOURI SYNOD) 682-229-1433 1313 SE Parkway, Azle SPRINGTOWN 7TH DAY 817-237-4822 ADVENTIST HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 199 4 miles west of Springtown Equipment and Labor 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 817-221-HOPE 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle Quality Service with NO Service Call Fee! METHODIST 817-313-1793 BOYD UNITED METHODIST Locally Owned & Operated GOSPEL WAY COWBOY CHURCH FM 730 North in Boyd 420 Jaybird Ln. (FM 2257/ Hwy 199) 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST Springtown, 817-225-8755 7955 Reed Rd., Azle LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH Call for Details 817-444-0226 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay FIRST UNITED METHODIST 817-444-3547 200 Church St., Azle JESUS NAME HOUSE OF PRAYER 817-444-3323 TACL #B00028986E 2813 E. Hwy. 199, LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP third drive past Boyd Feed Store 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 817-221-4426 SILVER CREEK NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST 525 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-523-2045 817-444-1382 NEW LIGHTED WAY FIRST UNITED METHODIST 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-444-1577 817-523-7874 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 1 block W. of FM 920 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s (behind Poolville Post Office) SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH 817-599-3601 603 SE Parkway, Azle THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 817-444-3058 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER (THE MORMONS) 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 817-221-2551 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS UNIVERSAL LIGHT OF CHRIST 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 6117 Graham St., Lake Worth 817-237-5075 817-881-3889 PENTECOSTAL REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP GRACE CHAPEL 202 Pearson Lane, Azle UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AMERICAN STANDARD - GOODMAN 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-677-5963 817- 237-4844 SOULS HARBOR IGLESIA CRISTIANA JUDA 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-726-2065 TACLB021367C PRESBYTERIAN WESTERN HARVEST GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-594-2744 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH CHURCH OF FORT WORTH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle Meeting at Northwest YMCA 940-577-1954 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800 WESTERN STAR COWBOY CHURCH CONVENANT ORTHODOX 790 CR 3696 • Springtown PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 817-880-5488 “Everyone otta know an Auto Pro”

HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH “Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

CPMT

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

OTHER

Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

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, March 12, 2014 THE

COMMUNITY Ad Classifi cation 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

006 Asphalt Paving

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

019 Cement Work

A sphAlt & G rAvel

Concrete D R I V E W AY S J.A.M. All Types of Concrete, Building Pads,

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 007

Auctions

ONLINE AUCTION FOR AZLE ISD, TEXAS. Log on to www.renebates.com for complete details and to bid. Auction Begins: March 7, 2014; Auction Closes: March 21, 2014 at 1:00PM. Selling 10 items including: 2 School Buses, Cab and Chassis Truck, Van, New Bus Seats, Cafeteria and Restaurant Equipment and more. Rene Bates TX LIC 6644.

008 Autos, Trucks Get rid of those yard cars, as well as good used cars. Arvin 817-9258768.

Driveway, Patios, Walk Jim McKiel 30 yrs. exp.

817-480-8841

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

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. Older Grad Student with over 10 years nanny/teaching experience seeking part-time position. Flexible schedule. Loving, ﬁrm, enjoys playing! 817-759-9562.

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. Buying junk vehicles, $150.-$200, plus title or not. 940-255-7572.

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

026 Excavating   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. 2000 Chevy Express wheelchair full size Van. Runs great and in great condition, low mileage. $9,000. 817733-1181.

009 Auto Repair Service

• 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

WOOD’S PAINT & BODY TOM'S

BOBCAT SERVICE

Now 444-5069 serving • Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing Azle & Lake Worth Bobcat & Tractor Service

Eddy Wood

817-319-4185

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-523-4137

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

Cement Work Continued next column...

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

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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

(817)221-2681

Fencing

All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding, 817-444-6461. BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645

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

032

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

RATES Up to 16 words, first insertion:

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00! Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word • 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)

For Sale

035 Garden/Mowing Service

36” Electric cooktop; double oven; misc. house and ofﬁce furnishings, etc. 817-929-0503.

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

$100. Girls Purple Electric Scooter, runs great. $125. Mongoose 26 inch Men’s bike. 817-333-7685.

INFERNO LAWN SERVICE. Off duty ﬁreﬁghters providing a dependable lawn service you can trust. 817-7347448.

12” compound mitre saw and bench $250. 817-694-7228.

033 Furniture Twin Mattress only, like new. $70. 817-964-2560.

034 Garage Sales Friday-Saturday, 3/14 & 3/15, 832 Jackson Trail. Misc. items, medical equipment & electric hospital bed. 3-Family Sale March 13th, 14th & 15th, 105 Joe Newsom Ct. Springtown (Heritage Oaks). Hidden Creek Neighborhood Garage Sale, Newsom Mound Road at Partagas Drive (look for signs) Friday, March 28th 8A-4P, Saturday, March 29th, 8A-2P. 2 Family Yard Sale ThursdaySaturday 8AM-5PM 1101 Scotland Avenue. Furniture, clothes, electronics, miscellaneous. 2 Families Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 4 miles west of Springtown on Highway 199. Watch for signs.

SUNSCAPE LAWN CARE & OUTDOOR DESIGN. Mowing/Mulch/Sod/Tree Trimming and Removal. Light Tractor Work/ Brush Hog, Lots Cleared. 817-6886806. Honest and dependable lawn care, mowing, and tree trimming. Handyman Services. Call Robert 817-966-9552. BRIAN’S LAWN CARE SERVICE. Lowest prices! SPRING SALE: Flower Bed Mulching & Clean up. 817-696-3477.

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 Family Owned• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED WINTER DISCOUNT 10% OFF Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

Multi-Family Garage Sale Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15, 8A3P, 158 Imperial Mammoth Valley Lane. Furniture, clothing, books, household and misc. items. Moving Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8A-6P-Glassware, appliances, books, antiques, dishes and much more. 1540 Swan Court, Pelican Bay. Two-Family Garage Sale FridaySaturday, 8AM-? Lots of tools, household items, etc. 1004 Lake View Drive, Azle. HUGE YARD SALE - RENO Thursday-Saturday March 13th15th, 8:30A-4:00P, 497 Tim Hall Road. Tons of clothing: infant to 3x, shoes, purses, womens jewelry, linens, fabric, vintage sewing machines, small power tools, toddler bed frame, inﬂatable Jump House, wicker, solid oak dining table with leaf & 5 upholstered chairs. MORE FISHING GEAR THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE, collectible dolls, 8-piece place setting Crown Ming ﬁne china, Christina pattern, Black & Decker 1.7 cu. ft. refrigerator, comic book collection, Kawai Digital Organ and Much More. Huge Garage Sale! Lots of stuff including kids clothes and baby items. Something for everyone. Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturday 8AMnoon. 1024 Bradley Drive, Azle. Woman who bought baby item February 22, 501 Silver Creek Azle garage sale please call 817-5646556. ESTATE SALE 3/14, 3/15 & 3/16, 9A to 5P, 7613 Quail Ridge, Fort Worth 76179. Antiques, furniture, home goods, plus size clothing. 3 Family Garage Sale Friday and Saturday, open at 8AM. 805 Timberoaks Drive. Multi-Family Sale Friday & Saturday, 8AM, 1360 Holbrook Road, Springtown. Lots of good stuff!

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

817-845-6965 Don’t dig it! Grind it! 1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum

817-237-5592

Reliable Ser vice at a Competitive Rate.

817-304-3677

PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340 817-220-7217 037

Hay

SPRIGGING

9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff

Garden/Mowing Service Lic. #4346 & #6537

djhuffmaninc.com

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

Experience with Competitive Prices

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES T S E IMA

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

817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943 Insured for your protection Best Lawn Guarantee in Town Landscape Dependable and Reliable Online Account Sprinklers Management Lawn Care

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

817.479.9503

Firefighter Tractor

LI 19046

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

RNA Lawn Services

Thursday-Saturday, 421 Timberlake Drive, Azle. Mapsco 29V. Tools, household goods, clothes, go-cart, motorcycles, crafts, etc.

Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron

035

Serving Our Community since 2007.

Alfalfa 100# Arizona/California leafy green bales. Buy 100 get one free special. 817-798-7712. NO Blister Beetles(See us on Facebook AzleAlfalfa).

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY

Nobody does it better!

STUMP GRINDING

Estate Sale March 13th-15th, 8A5P, 521 Larchmont Way 76020. Household, clothes, furniture, some tools, collectibles, jewelry, some antiques, glassware.

Two Family Yard Sale Saturday, 3/15/14, 9A-? 163 Kelly Court, Azle.

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

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

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

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

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small

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

817-690-4011 cell

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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. Energetic Handyman needed Mon-Fri in Springtown. Must have some experience in plumbing, electrical, mowing, building, etc. No certification required. Starting pay is $10/hour. Call Maria 817-349-3064. 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. Experienced Parts/Sales Counter Help needed. Must pass drug test. Apply in person: A Tractor Shop, 100 New Highland Road, Springtown. Full-time position for Accounting/ Bookkeeping in the Springtown area. Requirements: 5 years experience in accounting and bookkeeping. Skills needed: Quickbooks, Microsoft Office and Excel. Email: vkresume@ yahoo.com. 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. Opening for experienced Alterations or Seamstress Person. Apply at Comet Cleaners, 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. No phone calls, please. 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. 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. The City of Springtown is now accepting applications for a parttime Librarian, $10.08 an hour, 16 hours per week, open until filled. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 102 E. Second Street, Springtown, Texas. E.O.E. Drivers: Home Daily or Weekly Dedicated Runs! No-Touch, Insurance, 401K, PAID Vacation, CDL-A, 1 year OTR. Apply: mtstrans. com. 800-748-0192 x1. The City of Springtown is now accepting job applications for a full-time Customer Service/ Meter Reader. Water License and experience in Water department preferred. $12.35 per hour, depending upon qualifications. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. High school diploma or GED and TX driver license required. Open until filled. Applications are available at City Hall, 102 E 2nd St., Springtown, TX E.O.E. EXPERIENCED USED CAR SALESMAN needed for Buy Here Pay Here used car lot. Must have neat appearance, good communication and computer skills. 940-440-5074; 817-233-2633. EAGLE CREST VILLA, 113 Denver Trail, Azle, Texas. Taking applications for Personal Attendant for 3P-11P & 11P-7A. Please apply in personinformation will not be given by phone. HELP WANTED: Growning Real Estate Company looking for well-organized, computer literate individual for temporary part-time position. Hours 8:30A-3:15P M-F. Must be proficient with MS Office. Send resume to adstmel-resume@ yahoo.com. OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED! End Dump or Truck and Pup. Work is in the Springtown, Weatherford and Bridgeport areas. Contact Jay Parsons with JMI at 817-235-6171.

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Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday Help Wanted

RGA HomeCare

A rapidly growing Home Health Care company is currently accepting applications for a Full-time Home Health Medicare Biller; Medical Terminology is required and a Full-time Data Entry/Office Assistant:

•401K plan (with employer matching) •8 Paid Holidays •PTO •Comprehensive health insurance plan and supplemental insurance If you would like to join the best team in Home Health, please apply by faxing or emailing your resume to the attention of: Ronald G. Ammons Ph (940) 683-6370 or Fax (940) 683-2865 email: rammons@rgahomecare.com EOE

Oil Field OILF I E L D Service SERVICE

IS HIrIng a ToTer Truck DrIver Class A or B Driver Toter/Skid Truck Driver

is Hiring a

Must have tanker endorsement Hauling Mobile Home & Skid required. Houses Minimum 2 yrs. experience Decatur, TX Location Decatur, TX location Moving mobile homes in the oil field. Competitive benefits Competitivepay paybased based on on experience/full experience/full benefits Competitive salary & benefits. Apply Within 1865 2264, Decatur, TX Call FM Office

Satellite 940-626-2274 call Mickey at 940-626-2274 (713) 857-0093 T ech Call 940-626-2274

For information NOW HIRING Technician pleaseLube call Willie at Automotive experience a plus, will train. Must be dependable &

281-685-1139

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.

ACROSS 1 Egyptian cobras 5 TV show for TX raised Dianna Agron 6 past race at Bertram “Oatmeal Festival”: “___-_-thon” 7 TX newspaper: “Huntsville ____” 8 TXism: “can’t find hide ___ hair of him” 9 TXism: “wouldn’t _______ a flea” (harmless dog) 16 mosquito-like fly 18 TXism: “pull ___ ___ ___ of the fire” (rescue) 21 dir. to Taylor from Austin 22 TX Chester Nimitz became a ____ Admiral in 1938 23 in 2009, TX Wade Phillips coached in the “___ Bowl” 24 insurance demands 30 TX song: “Ding Dong _____ ____ Dumas” 34 NE neighbor state (abbr.) 35 TX student at finals 36 corporate “top dogs” (abbr.) 37 melted cheese chip 39 TX “Babe” Didrikson was “Greatest _____ ______” 43 TX Freddy Fender sang “You’ll Lose _ ____ Thing” (‘75) 44 TXism: “let sleeping ____ ___” 45 Astros’ leag. (abbr.)

Employees needed for 2014 opening of New Dealership

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/Driver Warehouse or parts experience a plus, will train. Must be dependable & have a valid driver’s license. We offer 5-day work week, paid holidays, vacation & training.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc.

Handyman Service, over 35 years experience for all your home needs call 817-907-2487.

BMH

Custom Homes LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323 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

Trucking Company

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

Advertising Works!

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REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

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. SPRING 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.

WORKHORSE HANDYMAN SERVICES. Bathrooms, kitchens, roofing, remodels, mobile home repair and roof repair, well repair. Quality at a reasonable rate. 817-874-6109.

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

Only

$90

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

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Home Improvement

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 042

House Cleaning

Services4you.us. Family-owned business. All work done by owners only! House Cleaning & Maintenance Services. 25+ years experience. Call or text Beth @ 817361-2182 or check our website: www.services4you.us.

Your Cleaning Service

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Pets/Livestock

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

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

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

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Lost & Found

LOST: Grey & White Border Collie with zebra collar. Briar area, call 817437-3567.

048 Maintenance/Repairs METROTEX WINDOW & DOOR. Window, door and glass replacement. Contact: 682-4011822 for FREE Estimate.

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Masonry

817-800-9591

Brindle male Chihuahua mix. Loves cuddling, good with kids and other dogs. Free to good home. 682-582-4070. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides for your family events. 37 years of experience. Call 817-629-6937. stewartta@gmail.com.

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

817-983-1435 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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,L.L.C.

Affordable Handyman Services For Both Household and Automotive Maintenance and Repair, Call 682333-3839.

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

817-692-5624 ask for Doug

Spring Special

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We furnish Tools & Chemicals

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

Home Improvement

by Charley & Guy Orbison

Backgrounds Checked

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. allamericanhc.net.

BRIAN HENSLEY 817.229.7668

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

13 TXism: “sticks like ___ __ _ road” 1 TXism: “_ _____ Jesse” (works good) 14 this TX Chuck helped SF 49ers win two 2 in Lubbock Co. on Super Bowls (init.) hwy. 84 15 “___ to it!” 3 “_____ ___ 17 ‘84 film starring TX Gordon” had a hit JoBeth Williams with TX Holly’s 19 this “person” was “True Love Ways” not a sister of TX 4 sewing junction philanthropist Ima 9 Austin University: 20 foreign press dubbed “__ Edward’s” TX Lance Armstrong 10 country music the “____ __ Texas” venue near Sherman: “_______ 24 the “Constitution State” (abbr.) Opry House” 25 this TX Williams was 11 coral ____ the “Cab Calloway 12 TXism: “_ ___ of rockabilly” piece” (distant)

Windows: Complete Remodeling Lowest Prices: Best Material Free Estimates: Since 1963 817-991-6815

TEXAS CROSSWORD

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

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr.

For consideration of all positions apply to:

NOW HIRING

59 “___ 44 more beef” 60 biological macromolecule (abbr.) 61 “sun” south of the border

Full & part time schedules available.

940-627-6362

Sebastian Enterprises

Laundry/Cleaning Attendant

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

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concrete

commercial • residential

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

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

Don’t Look So Hard!

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Motorcycles

House Cleaning

T&M CLEANING. Cleaning done the way you want. 15 years experience, reliable, references. 817-333-8786. MILLIE’S HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL. Experience since 1990. 817-444-5281; 817-455-9877. SERENE GREEN CLEANING. Residential & Commercial. All Natural & Safe Products, Family Owned & Operated, Insured & Bonded, Free Confidential Estimate. 817-602-1696. serenegreencleaning@live.com.

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

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Movers

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

Find It Easier In Our Classified Section!

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

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Storage

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. Storage Buildings Built To Last!!! We build quality buildings at affordable prices. We’ll beat all competitors prices! 817-838-8634.

PLUMBING CO.

Special!

Roofing

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

6 Months ... $125 817-246-4646 AZCO Self Storage RV, Boat or Trailer Spaces Available

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

$20.00 per month 1st Month Free!

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New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

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$15,900

40x60 metal building on 1 acre for rent. 1661 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. $800/mo. $800 deposit. 817-3609318.

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

Now Leasing Storage Units

Office 11400 FM 730 N. Azle 069

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Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

We’ll be here Sand/Gravel after the storm. Continued below... Commercial & Residential • Roofing • Windows • Attic Insulation • Painting

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PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE:

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Sand/Gravel 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.

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

Welding

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

FABRICATION

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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

ons E truc R& tion Metal Building Specialist

Dozer and Tractor Work

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Well Drilling

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

SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL (sizes ¼ inch up to 2 feet)

Wanted

Want to buy canoe or flat bottom boat. 817-406-4448.

BEST DEAL

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

Upholstery

QUALITY UPHOLSTERING. Free Estimates. Pick-up and Delivery Service. 817-727-6836.

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

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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40x40 building with office and rollup door at Hwy 199 & New Highland Road, Springtown. 817-313-7821.

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Houses for Sale

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

5x10 $25/month

M10078

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.

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.

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

817-444-3054

West Side Storage 20-5813

FSBO: 3 BR 2 BA brick home on 6.5 acres with barn, 4 car carport, 18x30 gunite pool, 20x30 shop w/30x25 awning. FM 730 N. $230,000/OBO. 817-965-2156.

STORAGE UNITS

Faucets

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Ash Creek Storage

Plumbing Repairs

Classifieds

Storage

Convenient Location

LANDERS

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Find a Storage Facility here

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

Drains Cleaned

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

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.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent Units starting at $450/mo., trash service paid. 817-221-3112; 817235-2284. 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. Efficiency Home for Lease, free wifi and water, $500/mo. plus electric. Call James 817-332-4442. REMODELED 2-1 WITH FRESH PAINT. 6 miles south of Springtown on FM 51. No large pets, $500/mo. $350 deposit, owner pays water/ trash service. 682-551-0424; 682559-1512. NICE REMODELED 3-2. 6 miles south of Springtown on FM 51, $600/mo. $300 deposit. 682-5510424; 682-559-1512. 2-1 SW, Springtown ISD. $575/mo. $350 deposit. 817-360-9318 Nice 4-2 MH w/storage on 1 acre in Newark, Northwest ISD, close to lake, $750/mo. $400 deposit, no large pets. 682-551-0420; 682-5591512. Bring your riding lawnmower.

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K&P Homes, Inc. USED HOME SUPER CENTER

NEW HOMES - 2014 MODELS 16x56 Champion 2/2 28x68 Champion 4/2 32x98 Champion 4/2 · New, Used Repos · Mobile Home Insurance · Service After the Sale

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

817-220-7972

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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. 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.

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

817-221-2002 085 Mobile Homes for Sale 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 OWNER FINANCE. Springtown, 3-2 on 1 acre lot! Easy terms, no banks, Bad Credit ok. 817-975-1798. 80x14 MH on 1 acre, fenced double lot, Loma Vista. Very solid home, needs remodeling. Some work already completed. Private location. By Owner, will finance or lease/ purchase. r12cr@hotmail.com. 972732-7430. RHOME, TEXAS: 4 BR 2 BA, 2,027 sf on 2.69 acres, horses okay! $94,900. Will help with financing. 817-385-7892. GRANBURY: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,624 sf, lots of trees, $74,900. Will help with financing! Cheaper than rent! 817385-7892. SPRINGTOWN: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,344 sf on 1 acre lot! $79,900. Affordable payments, will help with financing! 817-385-7892.

Commercial Building For Rent: Over 2,000 sq. ft., small office, $500/mo. 120 Porter, Azle. 817-444-0090.

WEATHERFORD: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,760 sf on 1 acre! $82,900. Owner financing available and affordable payments! 817-385-7892.

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WEATHERFORD HORSESHOE BEND near Brazos River: 3 BR 2 BA, 1,624 sf, $69,900. Will help with financing! 817-385-7892.

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

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Brookshire’s tabbed as Springtown’s top business by mark k. campbell The big day was long in coming, but when it arrived on Jan. 15, the town turned out. The remodel of Springtown’s lone grocery store, Brookshire’s, came with much fanfare. The store, managed by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year Mark Baumann, was named the Chamber’s Business of the Year March 1 at the annual banquet. The remodel took a while, said the 2013 Business of the Year winner, Robin Frantom of Shinola’s. As the store’s interior and its contents were rejiggered, she joked about having to search for the milk. Then, when she came back a few days later, she had to search again. When the doors were thrown open for Brookshire’s remodel,

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The newly-remodeled brookshire’s was named the 2014 business of the year by the Springtown chamber of commerce at its annual banquet march 1. Photo by Mark K. Campbell sushi bar installed, the bakery were substantially upgraded. shire’s’ generosity by named the was relocated and expanded, The Chamber lauded the effort store the 2014 Business of the and the deli and produce section of the store remodel and Brook- Year.

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IND EX OF AD VERTI SE RS A Tractor Shop ...........................................................13 Agnes Baptist Church ..................................................9 Atex Trash Service .....................................................12 At Home Roofing ........................................................12 Azle Dental Care ........................................................16 Azle Vision Source .......................................................3 B & B Burgers ..............................................................8 Brace Chiropractic & Wellness Center ........................21 Chicken Express ..........................................................3 Cliff’s Auto Service Center..........................................18 Comet Cleaners .........................................................10 Crabtree & Associates ................................................23 Cross Timbers Golf Course .........................................25 Diamond B Roofing ....................................................20 Eagle Crest Villa ...........................................................8 Edward Jones: Carolyn Rocha ......................................9 Exxon Tiger 55 Mart.....................................................7 Farmers - Liles Insurance Agency ................................7 Farmers - Rick Phillips Insurance Agency...................22 Fidelity National Title Agency......................................19 First Baptist Church of Springtown ...............................6

First National Bank of Weatherford.............................15 Garrett’s Springtown Drug..........................................11 GIEB Veterinary Clinic.................................................17 Highland Furniture .....................................................12 Hilltop Family Church .................................................14 Hopwood’s Tax Service ................................................4 Howell’s Western Cafe ...............................................17 James Wood Neighborhood Autos - Springtown .........26 K-D L Feed & Supply..................................................20 Larry Don Murphy, DDS Family Dentistry....................13 Larry’s Carpet ............................................................24 M&D Tire & Auto ........................................................11 Moss Rehabilitation Center ........................................23 Motley’s Automotive...................................................10 NorthWest Rentals .....................................................22 Craig Peacock County Commissioner .........................23 Pinnacle Bank ............................................................24 Pro-Max Powersports ................................................11 Rancho Nuevo Carneceria Y Taqueria.........................20 RCI Electrical Services .................................................7 Shinola’s Texas Cafe ..................................................10

Springtown Family Dental ..........................................20 Springtown Family Health Center ...............................27 State Farm Bank Amy Kapland .....................................6 Still Waters Retreat Center of Texas............................19 Sutton Printing Co. .......................................................4 Tangled Salon ..............................................................9 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital - Azle.............28 The GEM ....................................................................12 The Lube Center ..........................................................2 The National Bank of Texas..........................................5 The Orchard...............................................................16 T-N-T Hair Designs ....................................................22 Tom Samples Pest Control .........................................25 Tri-County Electric Cooperative ....................................4 Walnut Creek SUD .....................................................19 Weichert Realtors - Team Realty ................................23 Azle Western Wear .......................................................9 West Side Storage .....................................................12 Winstead Paint & Body ...............................................20 Woody Creek Bar-B-Q..................................................6

Rowe just wants to help others Springtown Volunteer Firefighter of the Year seeks triple certification by carla noah stutsman Dustin Rowe, at the age of 20, says he’s been raised to help people. He’s demonstrated that desire so strongly he was named Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for Springtown during an awards

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Education foundation named town’s top organization The Chamber of Commerce’s youth and education since 1992. scholarships to graduating SHS choice for Organization of the The Springtown Educational seniors for over two decades. Year has aided Springtown Foundation has been giving Representatives of SEF received their honor from Laurie Moseley, a member of the 2013 Organization of the Year, Springtown Legends Museum. Winning was a “surprise,” SEF President Tootie Hall said. “It was awesome. We’ve been around for 24 years and we never thought about being honored like that.” While the group – Springtown Educational Foundation President Tootie Hall accepts the award when SEF was named the Organization of the Year.

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comprised of community and ISD members – will continue to help Springtown students advance their educations, Hall said she has some expansion plans for the organization.

Last year, SHS students received $41,350 in scholarships that can range from $2,500 to $250. Hall wants to see SEF give even more. PLEASE SEE TOP, PAGE 7

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The biggest fundraiser for the group is the annual golf tournament at Azle’s Cross Timbers Golf Course. This year, the tourney is Thursday, June 12 and will be conducted in memory of Jerry Hall, a former board member and longtime Azle coach. Thanks to the tournament being underwritten, all proceeds will go to the SEF. SEF also receives funds from different sources. Heritage scholarships honor specific people and so do unique memorial funds that are re-

ceived. Former SEF president and current board member Andrea Hungerford said the organization sometimes acts as the “flow through” for those kinds of monies. Members of the ISD are major contributors. A monthly payroll deduction by employees helps raise the fund’s tally. Hall hopes to install “a few more initiatives.” She said more heritage scholarships might be partnered with scholarships honoring prominent citizens or businesses who still live in the area. “We could recognize those who have been

outstanding members of our community and excellent educators,” she said. Another aspect of SEF Hall is investigating, she said, is directing funds toward vocational students. A partnership with Weatherford College is also a possibility, Hall said. Not all funds are specifically

earmarked for scholarships but most are. Hall said, “We also give teacher grants. If a teacher decides there’s a project they want to do, they turn in information on it and we will fund it if we can.” For the 2012-13 school year, first-year teachers were awarded $3,000. The SEF will continue to

strive to “facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence, and expand community involvement from individuals, business, and civic organizations.” That’s why the Chamber recognized the substantial historical efforts of the SEF by giving it the Organization of the Year award.

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On the shoulders of giants Beckworth cites mutual support for nomination as Educator of the Year By Natalie GeNtry Teaching is one of the most complex jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, enthusiasm, a caring attitude, a love of learning, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of the students. This year’s Educator of the Year has all of these characteristics in abundance. Mary has been with Springtown I.S.D. for 23 years, and is currently the Gifted and Talented and Dyslexia instructor

at Reno Elementary, “Mary has been an amazing teacher for both students and staff,” said presenter and 2013 Educator of the year, Donna Rutherford. “She is passionate about education for all – herself, her students, and her colleagues. The nomination form for the award describes her dedication to the district. “Mary works no matter how she feels,” it said. “She is very educated in what is expected of each child at every level, and

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Scheiderich is La Junta Firefighter of the Year Second generation in the fire service is working on a third by carla noah stutsman Robert Scheiderich comes from a medically oriented family: his father retired a captain after 30 years in the fire service, his mother is a nurse, and his two brothers are Navy corpsmen. It’s no wonder he’s proud to be a second generation firefighter. He’s happy volunteering at the La Junta Volunteer Fire Department and working compensated volunteer shifts with Parker County Emergency Services District 1, but he’s also working toward a career in the fire service. Scheiderich recently finished his EMT courses and is currently enrolled and taking firefighting courses. When those are finished, he’ll endeavor to complete the paraFollowing PcEsD1 chief Eric Vinson’s lead, lJVFD chief tony scarlato plants a kiss on the head of robert scheiderich, the department’s Firefighter of the year, during the chamber awards banquet. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Baumann earns Man of the Year award Mark Baumann had a big night at the annual Chamber banquet. As manager of Brookshire’s, he and staff members collected the Business of the Year award. Baumann also was named the Man of the Year. In announcing the honor, 2013 honoree Mike Kelley, Springtown ISD superintendent, lauded Baumann, saying the new Man of the Year was focused on making Springtown a better place. Brookshire’s donates to a variety of causes annually in Springtown and Baumann oversees all that charity. He was quick to say that he is not alone in Brookshire’s’ success. “As everyone knows, no person stands alone. I am a reflection of our team at Brookshire’s,” he said. “And I’m only a reflection of the Chamber team.” Kelley praised Baumann’s ability to keep the busy store – the town’s only major grocery – humming along despite the substantial chaos caused by the extensive store remodeling that took months. Customers were directed and redirected as necessary to find items as the rebuilding took place, Kelley said, and Baumann constantly was crucial in seeing that the Brookshire’s customer base remained the highest priority. At the remodeling opening, high ranking executives, including the organization’s CEO, lauded Baumann’s talent. In turn, Baumann is always quick to say that his staff, from top to bottom, makes him look good. Kelley said, “The way he manages the store is the way he performs as a chamber member – all the way.” Kelley lauded Baumann’s handling of employees and the family atmosphere. “He takes care of his employees like he’s their dad.” The superintendent also praised Baumann for employing so many school kids and teaching the youngsters the importance of job responsibility. “He understands that they may have band practice early in the morning or athletic practice after school, but, at the

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Loughrey recognized for continued contributions to the community at large By Natalie GeNtry Each year ballots are sent out to members of the chamber in order for them to nominate someone who is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and Springtown in many aspects; they are looking for the Chamber Member of the Year. This year the members collectively chose Tom Loughrey, owner of Taco Casa, as the recipient of this award. As Dr. Robert Moss described Loughrey the picture of someone who has been an essential part of numerous projects that have made the community a better place to live formed. “Tom is a huge asset to the community and the chamber at large,” Moss said. “He sponsors many events throughout the year including the Wild West Festival, the Bonus Bucks, and Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon.” Loughrey is someone who displays a passion for the people, the community, and the wellbeing of Springtown through his continuous contributions. “Anytime he hears of someone in need, he asks ‘what can I do?’,” Moss said. “He goes

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Jack of all trades Harrell’s versatility and work-ethic lauded By Natalie GeNtry By its very nature the Public Works Employee of the Year award honors the often unsung heroes of our society—the professionals who serve the public good every day with a quiet dedication. Springtown City Administrator, Mark Krey, described Phillip Harrell in similar terms. “Shortly after I became City Administrator we began to build the [yearly] budget and I noticed that one of the expenses we had was due to the fact we didn’t have anybody in-house that could do a variety of tasks like change the oil in the vehicles, repair a lawnmower, or sharpen a lawn mower blade,” Krey said. The answer to this problem was to create a maintenance department. While this decision was originally done simply to save the city money it brought the versatile Phillip Harrell on board. “Phillip is a mechanic, a welder, and a metal smith,” Krey said. “He does a bit of everything.” With over 60 acres that the city mows all summer every year, maintenance of the lawnmowers isn’t a small task. In addition Harrell build the city’s guardrails. In other words there are many different areas where Phillip’s talent and skills are an asset. It’s not just his versatility that makes Harrell an asset to the city. “Everything Phillip does, he does to the utmost of his ability.” Krey said. “and he is a team player.” Both of those traits are crucial to make sure everything that needs to get done does, indeed, get done. Whether it’s maintaining pumps during a water main break or simply retrieving a item from the shop Krey said Harrell is willing to do the job. “For all of those reasons and more Phillip Harrell is Public Works Employee of the year.” Krey said. But Harrell wouldn’t accept all of the recognition. “I would like to thank all the men I work with, because without them we couldn’t get done what needs to be done.” Harrell said once he accepted the award. “A lot of the work I do takes much more than just myself.”

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Hometown Hero Award honors Frantom’s dedication to Springtown By Natalie GeNtry The Hometown Heroes award was created to recognize people in the Springtown who have made a significant impact on the community: a statement that can be easily and appropriately applied to the 2014 recipient, Tommy Frantom. “This year we recognize a person we lost too soon,” Amy Walker, director of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce, said as she presented the award. Frantom died on May 30, 2013, but the memory of his outgoing personality remains. “Every time I went to Shino-

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la’s, Tommy would stop by our table and ask about the kids and ask how we were doing,” Walker continued. “He always took a moment to get to know and to catch up with his customers.” Stories of Frantom’s devotion to his wife and family, his disposition toward practical jokes, and his dedication to his staff abound in Springtown. “Tommy treated everyone he knew like family,” Robin Frantom, Tommy’s widow said. In a letter written especially for the banquet, Linda Treloar, a long-time employee recounted Frantom’s enthusiasm for life. “I don’t think Tommy would

ever dream he would be honored for doing something he loved to do so much,” Treloar said. Treloar said that some people might think that Frantom may have been hard to work for, but he always made sure his employees knew he and Robin were there if an employee needed them. “He treated all of us like family and in a way we were a family.” Treloar said. While Shinola’s was the second restaurant Frantom and Robin opened, it was the Springtown site they chose to keep when juggling the two business became too much.

That was when they made Springtown their home. “At first, I’ll admit, it was difficult for me to leave the other restaurant in 2008. Robin said. “But not for Tommy – he fell in love with Springtown before we even opened Shinola’s.” “Tommy loved doing things for this community and when he met someone they instantly became his friend” Robin said. “He never forgot a name or a face. Frantom was known to help out with many organizations in the community and would give food to those in need when ever he heard of a need. “If there was a need of any

kind and there was any way that he could help he would be there,” Robin said. “He had a heart of gold and a personality that your couldn’t help but fall in love with.” This fallen hometown hero may be gone, but he won’t be forgotten. “We miss him everyday at Shinola’s, but his presence is always with us,” Robin said. “There aren’t enough words to say how proud my family and I are for Tommy to be honored with this award.” She continued, “Tommy’s always been a hero to us, but for the community to honor him in this way is priceless.”

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By NATALie GeNTry James Wood has been in the car business since 1963. He opened his first new-car dealership 35 years ago. He has been selling pre-owned cars for approximately 20 years. And he opened the Azle branch six years ago. This year, the Azle location celebrated the grand opening of a new office building and lot. “We are very proud to have a store in Azle,” Wood said. “And we’re so happy our new building will finally be an addition the city can be proud of too.” The Azle branch – like all Neighborhood Autos pre-owned car locations – focuses on financing vehicles for all credit types. They offer a variety of payment options, but many customers take advantage of their in-house financing. “We help people with mistakes on their credit find a nice vehicle.” Wood said. With eight locations throughout the region, Neighborhood Autos has a larger selection of vehicles than what may be sitting on the local lot. And all vehicles have been put through a 75-point inspection by certified mechanics. Three longtime Chamber board of director members were recognized at the annual “We have a shop whose only purpose is to process these used cars banquet: Mary Harms, Dr. Larry Murphy, and Dr. James Gieb. All have served for de- and make sure they are in excellent condition before we put them on cades behind the scenes to make the Chamber and Springtown better. Harms received the lot,” Wood explained. “I’ve been in this area most of my life and a tiara, Murphy a commemorative trash can, and Gieb an official Wizard of Oz-like document, each reflections of the trio’s work. PLEASE SEE AZLe, PAGE 20 Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Ironically, Springtown City Manager Mark Krey was Rhodes’ lieutenant for a time when both worked at FWPD – and she counts him among the great people she gets to work with. Police Chief Ed Crowdis noted that Rhodes came to the department in October 2011 and needed little training because of her experience as an officer. “She’s a team player who is always willing to come in and

cover for others when we need seriously. You can just tell she tant to note Rhodes is well-liked her. She’s very dependable and strives to be excellent at all she by the people on her shift for the way she does her job. is always early for her shift,” does.” Crowdis said it’s also imporAsked how she feels about Crowdis said. “Last year, she assisted Laura Stone with Tickets for Toys, as well.” He said Rhodes is especially talented when it comes to customer service. “She has the skills to calm people and get the information we need or direct them where they need to go,” Crowdis said. “She’s an excellent dispatcher who takes officer safety very

being selected for the award, Rhodes said she is honored to be recognized for her hard work and integrity.

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(l-r) Jeremie Williams, porter; Wayne Wallenhurst, manager; Edita Gallegos, office manager; and Philip Rice, salesman stand in front of the new Neighborhood Autos The pros at The Lube Center are focused on making sure their clients are satisfied. In building at 417 Northwest Parkway in Azle. Photo by Stephanie Cravotta fact, their motto is “Our customer service makes the difference.” And those customers keep coming back; in fact, every tenth visit by a patron earns that vehicle owner a free oil change. If you need more than their 10-minute oil change, The Lube Center at 324 Highway 199 East also offers fuel injection and transmission services. Come by Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. To 6 p.m. or Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lube Center ac cepts all major credit cards. Call them at 817-523-3151 and see what customer service really can be like.

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Woman of the Year Claffey’s excited for what Springtown is and what it can be by carla noah stutsman Barb Claffey really doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. Named the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of the Year, Claffey exudes an endearing mixture of enthusiasm, grace, and humility that leaves no doubt why she was chosen for the award. Claffey and her husband, Paul, will celebrate 48 years of marriage in June – something she calls a miracle in a time when so many marriages don’t last nearly as long. The Claffeys moved from their native Wisconsin to Texas in the early 1980s with their three children, who ranged in age from 8 to 16 at the time. “It was hard on the two oldest ones, but we had to move if we wanted to continue eating,” Claffey said ruefully. Paul was a stone mason by trade, and a good one. Barb had been a real estate agent. But interest rates were at 18 percent and building had stopped in Wisconsin, so the couple packed up their family and moved to Euless.

Work was plentiful in Texas, for both of them. After a few years, Paul realized most of his work centered around swimming pools, so he began Claffey Pools, which was an instant success. But success comes with a price, and while Paul singlehandedly sold more than 100 pools in his first year alone, he was becoming exhausted. “He reached a point when he said he just had to find a place in the country where we could get away from it all,” his wife said. Surprising, since Claffey was a successful real estate agent, it was not her who led Paul northwest of Springtown – clear up in Wise County – to a 10-acre tract of land. “He did it all himself. He is a veteran, and by that time, we had lived in Texas more than five years, so he was a qualified Texas Vet,” Claffey said. “He got information on their foreclosed land sales and drove all over looking at property before he bid on this place and got it.” In the years since, that 10 acres has grown as neighbors have put their property up for sale, and

the Claffeys now own 100 acres off Agnes Road North. As she tells her story, Claffey insists that only God gets credit for any of it – from the marriage, to the move south, the successful businesses to the choice of land. Eleven years ago, Paul was tired, and the couple’s children wanted to buy the pool business. So Barb and Paul sold it to them, but a couple of months later, Paul had a heart attack and

underwent triple bypass surgery. He’s had two heart attacks since the first. It was time for him to get some rest. In the early years, the Claffeys spent their weekends in Agnes, but not long after Paul’s bypass surgery, the cabin Paul had built there became their home. “For years, we had talked about one day building a place where friends could come and enjoy what we felt was such a special place to get away from the hectic city life,” Claffey said. “Once we built a bridge across the ravine that separates the two parcels of land we own, those plans began to grow.”

The Claffeys now dreamed of a place where people could come and sit beside still waters and hear from God. And so, Still Waters Retreat Center was birthed. The pond was enlarged and stocked, the cabin was built and in 2011 the pavilion was finished and gazebo added. The land was dedicated as Still Water Retreat Center Texas and the Center’s first wedding was held in November 2011. At the request of their children, Paul returned to work in quality control at Claffey Pools a couple of years ago. The Claffeys have hired two PLEASE SEE claFFEy’s, PAGE 22

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employees to keep the work going at Still Waters Retreat. And with construction in progress on a pool and the retreat’s third cabin, Barb set out to do something she’s always wanted to do but never had time. “Now I want to be involved in Springtown, to be a real part of this community,” she said. “I’ve even been elected to the Chamber board – what a great group of people! – and I’m attending Leadership Northwest.” Ironically, Claffey had wanted to attend Leadership Northwest since her days as a Realtor in the Mid-Cities, but her schedule would never allow it until now. If you want to hear some genuine passion, stop Barb the next time you run into her and bring up the subject of a career and technology center for Springtown schools. A tour of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD’s Hollenstein Career and Technology Center with Leadership Northwest, as well as the recent passage of a $20 million bond package in the Azle ISD for a similar career and technology center has Claffey fired up. “If you want to grow a community right, you start with the kids,” Claffey said. “Those kids (in Saginaw) are graduating high school as licensed cosmetologists, welders – they even have robotics and what those robots can do is amazing!” It’s something that could just as easily happen in Springtown, she says. Claffey is full of ideas and a driving passion – something else she gives God credit for – not just to complete Still Waters, but to do whatever she can to make the Springtown community an even better place than it already is. “Springtown is just a special place – its history, its friendliness, but especially its people – they’re all just so special,” she added. “Why did God plop me here? I don’t know,” Claffey said. “But He’s given us the opportunity to give people something they can’t get anywhere else. We want to make this a special place to be, where God is present – where you can feel Him. “I hope we can just plant a seed and that it will grow. We want this to be a place where people can just be still...” As for being named Woman of the Year, Barb Claffey is both honored and humbled. She says it’s all due to God’s favor.

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group after another,” she said. “I got to make set designs for plays and turn cafeterias into rodeos. “It was fun and I had a blast.” Garcia said. She said it wasn’t like working at all. “I learned how to do fundraising and work in the POJO store; it was like running your own little business without all the expenses,” Garcia said. “With none of the profit either mind you. “Everybody else profits from

it and that’s what counts,” she continued. And in that statement she reveals a generous heart. “I don’t know how people can say they don’t have time to volunteer,” Garcia said. “How can someone not have time for such fun? “How can they not have time to bring so much joy?” she asked. Through her actions Garcia proves that although volunteering consists of giving time and effort the rewards are numerous. “I made a lifetime of friends doing this and I became part of Springtown,” she said. “There is no financial benefit, but the gift of belonging to such a great close-knit community is priceless. “So,” she continued, “as I Marcia Garcia accepts the 2014 Judy Smerud Spirit of said, I volunteer because I’m Springtown award from last year’s recipient Pastor John Conway. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman selfish.”

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– and began his first shift immediately – on July 4, 2012. The only thing that’s prevented Rowe from attending the fire, EMS and police academies is something that’s just not under his control – his age. He’ll reach the required age of 21 soon and is already in the application process to attend those academies at Weatherford College. He hopes to attain certification in all three areas – something called a “triple cert” – while he’s still 22. Springtown FVD Chief Ben Overholt said Rowe is “a class act.” He explained that while there are a couple of requirements volunteers must meet in order

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to be eligible for the Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award, most of his volunteers were, in fact, eligible. Since the award is voted on by the membership, it’s a true honor for any firefighter to receive, because it means the majority of one’s peers think he or she deserves the award. “I think anyone who’s willing to get up at 3 a.m. and do what we do for free is deserving,” Overholt said. “But Dustin does that and more. He easily meets the required 80 hours per month – not counting calls – and sometimes pushes 150-200 hours a month in the station.” Rowe said he was told he needed to be at the Chamber banquet because his father was receiving an award. “I was shocked,” to receive the award, he said. “I was really surprised.”

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Cliff’s Auto Service Center can take care of any automotive need, most of the time in one day. That includes transmissions, air conditioning, shocks and struts, brakes, and alignments. Not to mention state inspections and oil changes. Veterans like (l-r) ThomNewly crowned Springtown queens made their first as Morrison, Glen Merrill, and Brandon Clayton (not pictured Eric Bragg) work on cars, official public appearance at the Chamber Banquet March light trucks, trailers, and motorcycles – and offer 12-month warranties on every repair. 1: Junior Miss Springtown Lauren Jones (left) and Miss Stop by one of the two centers, in Springtown at 1088 E. Highway 199 or Weatherford at Photo by Mark K. Campbell Springtown Kacee Newkirk. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman 302 Palo Pinto Monday through Saturday.

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SPRINGTOWN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

“You will be a patient, not a number”

MEDICAL CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Dr. McDaniel is Board Certified in Family Practice and specializes in Pediatrics and Adult Medicine. Gene McDaniel, D.O.

308 W. Hwy. 199 Springtown

817-523-5402

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WALK-INS WELCOME

Chris Opella, M.D. Dr. Opella is Board Certified in Family Practice and specializes in Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Adult Medicine.

Services Provided...

Minor Office Procedures

Accepting All Major Health Plans Call for information. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–Noon

Specialists available by appointment...

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

SPRINGTOWN CHAMBER

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Named a 100 Top Hospital in the nation. At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, we are proud to have earned our way onto the 2013 list of “100 Top Hospitals in America” according to Truven Health Analytics. Their study evaluated patient quality and safety, financial and organizational performance as well as our efficiency. We are happy to be considered among the best hospitals, but even happier to provide such high-quality care to what we consider the best community.

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