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What a difference a week makes! Back on March 5, man, beast, and bird were hunkered down, enduring another late winter snowfall. A week later, spring began bursting out with plants and trees blooming everywhere – including this peach blossom. Despite our recent drought, the area is more than 2 inches above its usual rainfall totals so far in 2015. Photos by Paula Campbell

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Springtown man fined $2,000 for failure to ‘salvage meat’ following hunt in Alaska

BY NATALIE GENTRY “Water is the driving force of all nature.” -Leonardo da Vinci As the new general manager for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (UTGCD), Springtown resident Doug Shaw brings a vast array of experience to the table that will assist the UTGCD as it continues to manage the area’s groundwater. Past Shaw grew up on a dairy in Godley, and after finishing high school, studied agricultural economics at Tarleton State University where he earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees.

Doug Shaw, new manager at the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation district, plans to use education, data collection, and cooperation to help manage and mainPLEASE SEE SHAW, PAGE 4A. tain the areas groundwater resources. Photo by Natalie Gentry

400 Wins

Springtown High School baseball coach Stan Gideon won his 400th game as a head coach when the Porcupines beat Childress 17-9 March 13. After stops at Granbury, San Antonio Alamo Heights, and Northwest, Gideon arrived at SHS last season. He lauded the district’s administrative support, the community, and SISD’s exceptional facilities as positives for coaching here. Plus: “I also have two of my own kids in high school currently, which makes this a very special time for me to teach and coach.” Photo by Mark K. Campbell

BY NATALIE GENTRY Donald Lamont of Springtown pleaded guilty Wednesday, March 10 in Aniak, Alaska District Court to charges of failure to salvage all edible meat and transport of moose antlers from a kill site before all meat had been salvaged. Lamont was charged after he killed a moose in Alaska, but left much of the meat to rot. As a result of his plea, he forfeited the antlers, faces two years of probation, and was fined $4,500; however, $2,500 of the fine was suspended. The charge stems from September 2014, when Alaska wildlife troopers at the kill site discovered that meat had not been removed from the moose’s neck, ribs, inner loins and lower legs. Nor had the animal been gutted. At about the same time, troopers patrolling from the air spotted Lamont and a companion rafting the south fork of the Kuskokwim River with antlers and game bags.

Reno council douses VFD fee; it’s now voluntary once more BY NATALIE GENTRY The Reno City Council voted unanimously to strike the public safety fee from the city water bill and reinstate the voluntary Fire Department donation option that was previously offered. “The main concern I’ve heard during my conversations with citizens about the fee is that they don’t know exactly where their money is going,” said Briar Reno Fire Chief Shannon Smithers. Mayor Lynda Stokes noted that because many community members disagreed with the implementation of the fee, they stopped contributing donations directly to the Briar Reno Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the department ultimately lost a significant amount of funding. The fee was put in place back in October in an effort to help recuperate costs necessitated by the public safety apparatus. For example, the fire trucks use a substantial amount of water, so some of the money gathered from the fees would help reimburse the water department for its loss. However, because of the community’s confusion and concern about the Briar-Reno VFD Chief Shannon Smithers addresses the Reno City fee the council voted unanimously to Council March 16 to discuss concerns about the public safety fee revert back to the voluntary donation. instituted October 1. Photo by Natalie Gentry

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Under the big top By Natalie Gentry The Springtown Lions Club has made it possible for the Culpepper and Merriweather (C&M) Circus, to visit Springtown on Wednesday, March 25 at the Lions Club Park at 1228 Old Cottondale Road in Springtown with two scheduled performances at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Now in its 30th year, C&M Circus is an authentic one-ring, big top circus that has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series, Entertainment Tonight, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and Arizona Highways Magazine. It has also been featured on the A&E special Under the Big Top and most recently, On the Road with Circus Kids, a Nickelodeon special featured on the Nick News Program. The morning of... Families can come out the morning of the shows to watch the familiar sight of the park being transformed into a bustling circus city. Activity swirls around the grounds as animals are unloaded, the Big Top is erected, and rigging is prepared for performances later in the day. Between 9:30-10 a.m. the big top will be raised and a free tour will be offered that provides a unique face-to-face opportunity to meet and learn all about the C&M Circus family. The tour will include facts about the performers, the history of the show, and the different species of animals. In this presentation, topics Contortionist Miss Georgia shows off her flexibility such as hygiene, grooming, and during a show. Photos Courtesy of C&M Circus the veterinary care all of the an-

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus is coming imals receive will be addressed. In recent years the tour has become a popular program for families and community members. At show time... On circus day, performers present a 90-minute show. This year’s lineup includes Miss Simone and her single trapeze; Miss Paulina’s proud “Big & Little” prancing ponies; The Arlise Troupe on their “wild and crazy” unicycles; Natalie’s American Eskimo Escapades; Miss Georgia’s extreme flexibility; and – for the first time – the Wheel of Destiny & Tight Rope by Los Moralitos. Jungle cats Solomon, Delilah, and Francis perform, directed by Trey Key. All performance music is original, composed and arranged by Matt Margucci from Los Angeles. For more information visit the “Culpepper & Merriweather Circus” Facebook page with videos, photos, and comments from past patrons. For a direct link go to www. cmcircus.com and click on the Facebook link. Advance tickets are available for a discounted price at Total Care Chiropractic, Liles Miss Simone wows in a Vegas style costume before she Insurance Agency, Springtown begins her single trapeze performance. Flower Shop, or from any Lions Club member. Prices for advance tickets are $6 for children ages 2 to 12, (children under 2 are always free), and $10 for adults. On show day tickets will be $7 for children and $13 for adults. For more information or to reserve discount tickets call 866-BIGTOP-6 (866-2448676).

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Feeling the rhythm Springtown High School students attend annual music convention By Natalie Gentry Local high school students and teachers saw two of SHS’ own perform at a convention. Twelve Springtown ISD music teachers, two SHS All-State students, and 11 members of the SHS Texas Future Music Educators (TFME) attended the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) annual convention in San Antonio, February 11-14. The All-State students – trumpeter Louis Moreno and soprano Emily Mitchell – performed. The four-day convention featured more than 300 workshops, over 100 performances, and, 1,000-plus exhibit booths. The Springtown Chapter of TFME is sponsored by SHS directors Chris McLellan and

Denise Johnson and focuses on students interested in pursuing a career in music education. Members are typically a mixture of band and choir students. “The convention gave the students the chance to attend leadership clinics, discuss the transition from high school student to college music major, watch All-State Concerts, and visit with recruiting officers from several universities,” said McLellan. “TMEA hosts ‘College Night’ and over 100 colleges participate to recruit music majors. “TMEA also funds a grant to help pay for the students to attend and our grant application was approved,” he continued. “Most of the money the students spent to attend will be refunded through that grant.”

NEWS DIGEST Club’s pancake supper: March 19 The iced-out 12th Annual Pancake Supper – a scholarship fundraiser for the Springtown Optimist Club – has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 19 at the Springtown High School Cafeteria from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $6 although children five and under eat free. The price includes bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice, and, of course, pancakes. A raffle for a variety of gift cards and prizes will also be conducted. All funds go toward college scholarships for SISD students.

Out-of-school testing registration ends March 27

For the May administration of the STAAR End-Of-Course (EOC) tests, all registration for out-of-school examinees is online only. TAKS testers – including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees – must register online at www.TexasAssessment.com/ STAAR-EOC-OOD. Participating campuses can be found at www.TexasAssessment. com/STAARtestsites. The tests will be administered May 4-8. 2 projects aid Project Celebration Examinees must present a picture ID to test. For more inforA pair of fundraisers is filling the coffers of Project Celebra- mation, contact the SHS campus test coordinator Jimmy Steen. tion. One is “flamingo flocking” where businesses/individuals must pay to have a flock of birds removed from their yards if the critters end up there. Insurance from flocking is sold, too. Methodist Church Egg Hunt April 4 Another fundraiser is the selling of raffle tickets for orthodonThe First United Methodist Church will host an Easter egg tics discounts from local dentists. Tickets cost $10 each or three hunt April 4 at 11 a.m. at 109 West Third Street. for $20. Lunch will be provided following the hunt. For more information, see the Class of 2015 Project Celebration Facebook page, call Donzi Boyett at 817-771-9629 or visit cldr2@live.com. SISD G/T nominations now open The next two Project Celebration meetings are Monday, March Nominations for the Springtown ISD gifted/talented pro23 and Monday, March 30 from 7-8 p.m. at SHS. gram are now open for students from grades 1 through 12. Students can be nominated by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested parties; students in grades 6 through 12 may FFA Benefit Dinner March 27 nominate themselves. The Springtown FFA will host a steak dinner Friday, March 27 Screening occurs during March and April. at 6:30 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria. The proceeds from the meal To nominate a student, contact the Advanced Academics go to FFA members who place at the Parker County Livestock. Counselor at the student’s campus. Tickets are available at SHS and Springtown Feed. For more

Stars and six-guns: Members of the SHS Texas Future Music Educators Club spent two days attending clinics and watching All-State performances at the annual convention in San Antonio: (back, l-r) Matthew Carter, Shelbi Steele, Taylor Myrick, Stephanie Sayles, Cera Dyson, Donovan Warren, Sara Hartsell; (front) Ashley Levesque-Trujillo, Shea Bailey, Priscilla Soto, Emily Mitchell, Allie Loy. Photo courtesy of SISD

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Shaw oversees 4 counties’ groundwater status n SHAW, FROM PAGE ONE.

Soon after graduating, Shaw was employed at the Texas Water Development Board in Austin where he primarily worked developing irrigation and water use estimation state-wide. “I analyzed socioeconomic impact analysis for projected water shortages,” Shaw said. “Later I developed water demand projections and population projections that are used in the current groundwater regional planning.” Shaw spent nine years with the board, and in 2013 became the first Agricultural and Rural Texas Ombudsman. This position gave him the opportunity to interact with residents and hear their concerns, as well as educate people about water issues. During this time Shaw realized that people were becoming progressively aware of water issues. “When I started traveling around the state 10 years ago it was surprising how little people knew about where their water comes from,” Shaw said. “Now, because of the drought and the lower lake levels, people are becoming more aware.” Present Shaw interviewed for the po-

sition with the UTGCD in De- which were adopted in 2009, cember 2014 started work Feb. but it is planning to go through 1, serving Parker, Wise, Hood, the process of issuing permaand Montague counties. nent rules next year. The UTGCD is one of the “It’s going to be a very public newer districts in Texas. There and open process,” Shaw said. are approximately 100 districts Current drilling requirements throughout the state. include a minimum lot size of Surface watwo-acre lot, a ter is managed distance of 150 by the state but feet (dependgroundwater is ing on gallons a private propper minute) erty right. from any other Groundwater registered well, districts were and distance of first developed 50 feet or more in the 1950s from the closto manage reest property Clay Shaw sources on a loline. cal level once it UTGCD general manager “I know at was discovered first people that water levels were starting think we are here to monito decline in the high plains ar- tor their water usage like Big eas of Lubbock and Amarillo. Brother or tell them what to do, “People are much more com- but that’s not the case, Shaw fortable with groundwater be- said. “Only non-exempt users ing managed at a local level,” like public water providers and Shaw said. “Instead of having oil and gas industries have to people in Austin dictate regu- report their usage to the UTlations, they prefer that locally GCD.” elected or appointed boards Private wells are exempt and oversee the groundwater. are not monitored – although “Basically, anyone who new domestic wells do have to wants to drill a well and pump file an application to be regisgroundwater has to file an ap- tered. plication for a permit with us.” Wells that were drilled before The UTGCD is currently op- the formation of the UTGCD erating under temporary rules are not required to be registered.

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“However, if these wells aren’t registered, someone else could come in and file an application to drill a new well about 10 feet from your well.” Shaw said. “If we don’t know your well is there, then we can’t apply our rule and protect your resource. “That’s why I encourage people to register their wells. Our job is to protect the resource of all the people here.” Future While in Austin, Shaw helped create a 50-year plan for managing groundwater statewide. In order to implement the plan and keep it on track, Groundwater Management Areas – UTGCD is part of Area 8 – hold quarterly joint meetings to set “desired future conditions.” He said, “We look at the water that’s under the ground right now and say that ‘looking into the future 50 years out we want this condition.’ For some areas this may be a percentage and for others it may be a maximum draw down.” Basically, it is a projection of how they want to manage that resource for the next 50 years. Each district then adopts their own rules and regulations to manage the aquifers. One of Shaw’s personal goals is to expand the UTGCD’s real-

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charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault of a family or household member, possession of a prohibited weapon – knuckles, and false report to a police officer. As of March 18 he remained in the Parker County Jail in lieu of $60,000 bond. • Clinton Cain Dawson, 41, of Springtown, was arrested in the 400 block of East 5th Street March 13 and charged with driving while intoxicated, third or more offense. As of

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Optimists laud Martin, Lund as Students of Month by mark k. campbell The Springtown Optimist Club honored two Springtown High School juniors – both standout student-athletes – at the March 17 meeting. The Tex-Anne of the Month was Mackensie Martin while the male award, the Texan of the Month, went to Samuel Lund. Martin, 17 and the daughter of Sharice Martin, is a math fan, a professed “numbers person.” She said her favorite teacher is her Advance Placement pre-calculus instructor, Cindy Haugen. Martin sits No. 9 in the class of 2016 with a 101.0 grade point average. She is a member of Peer Assistance & Leadership (PAL), the Spanish Club, and is enshrined in the National Honor Society. Martin is a standout volleyball athlete who plays on a select team and for SHS. As a Lady Porcupines, she was a First Team AllDistrict pick and is a team captain. She broke the SHS record for most aces in a season this past year. She said she plans to attend TCU and major in business/finance or radiology. When asked by SHS Principal Scott McPherson where she might be in 10 years, Martin said she hoped she would be successful since “I will be old.” She said being remembered as an athlete and a standout in the classroom would be a nice legacy to leave behind. Lund, 16 and the son of William and Kimberly Lund, is involved deeply in band and athletics; he is No. 37 out of 215 students in the Class of ‘16 with a GPA of 92.208. As a member of the Sound of Springtown where he plays the bass drum, Lund has been part of the numerous awards that SOS has earned, including an eleventh place finish at the state competition this school year. Lund is also active in Scouts and is aiming to earn the elite Eagle status soon. As a wrestler for the Porcupines, he was the district champ then finished as the runner-up at regional, earning a state berth. Lund also throws the discus and shot for SHS. After leaving high school, he said he would like to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and pursue a mechanical engineering degree. A military branch and Texas A&M remains options, too, he said. Lund named geography instructor/coach Cullen Ricks as a favorite teacher.

Mackensie Martin (left) and Samuel Lund were named the March Tex-Anne and Texan of the Month by the Springtown Optimist Club; both are exceptional student-athletes. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Farm Bill offers funds to help with ‘environmental quality’ Parker County money available for conservation measures USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationist Jacob Shaffer said applications for funding opportunities with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are currently being accepted at the NRCS offices located at Weatherford Service Center. NRCS in Texas has received its EQIP funding for Fiscal Year 2015 and will begin ranking and obligating contracts after April 17, 2015. All agriculture producers interested in submitting a contract application for 2015 should do so before this ranking deadline. EQIP — one of the largest programs in the Farm Bill — is a voluntary conservation program that promotes environ-

mental quality and assists producers to meet local, state and federal regulations. “EQIP is a valuable tool to help Parker County’s agricultural producers implement conservation practices that provide environmental benefits to help sustain agricultural operations,” says Shaffer. EQIP is a continuous sign-up program that allows landowners or operators to apply for financial and technical assistance for the application of specific conservation practices; but the deadline for the first 2015 funding allocation is April 17, 2015. Contracts are offered periodically depending on budgetary allocations. Applications made after the deadline will be considered in

the next funding cycle. Higher priority will be given to those applications that address national, state, and local priorities and provide higher cost efficiency. EQIP offers technical and financial help to install or implement structural, vegetative, and management practices that can benefit the soil, water, air, plants, livestock, and wildlife. Each county in the state is funded yearly to assist producers financially with these land management practices. Last year, NRCS in Texas funded over 3,400 EQIP contracts with $82 million to accomplish conservation practices such as irrigation efficiency, minimum tillage, brush management and more on 1.8 mil-

lion acres across the entire state. In addition to helping our environment, Farm Bill conservation program funds support rural communities. In Texas, it is estimated that each dollar of NRCS and private matching expenditures on NRCS conservation programs generates an additional $2.54 in sales of goods and services locally. For more information, including eligibility requirements, call the USDA Service Center office in Weatherford at (817) 549-4672 ext. 3. Service center locations and program information can be found on the Texas NRCS Web site at www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov.

GO BLUE April 10 to prevent child abuse by carla noah stutsman The numbers are staggering, according to Angie Childers, Parker County CPS Board Prevention Chair. In 2014, in the state of Texas, there were 66,572 confirmed child abuse cases. Even worse, 151 children died at the hands of their abuser during 2014. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and Friday, April 10 is “GO BLUE DAY” – the national day to recognize Child Abuse Prevention and wear blue. Childers will be busy visiting every school district in Parker County to deliver pencils and sticky note pads for each student so they know how to report suspected child abuse.

Azle man charged with molesting child BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

An Azle man accused of molesting a child is in custody in the Parker County jail. Jerry Dewayne Allen, 31, was arrested March 3 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first degree felony. He is currently held in jail in lieu of $25,000 bond. According to a probable cause warrant obtained by The Azle News, the mother of a 3-year-old boy told investigators she questioned her son after he became

reluctant to take his clothing off or bathe around men. In response to her questions, the woman learned that Allen – who was her babysitter – had molested the child. Allen lived at the residence with the woman and her son, according to the warrant. Investigators believe the incident occurred in October 2014. Faced with a Drinking Problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous can help.

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Vernon Caruthers, 92, of Springtown, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at East Greenwood Cemtery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Caruthers was born on July 30, 1922 in Liberty County, Texas. Vernon was a U.S. Army WWII Medic & Military Police, The 4th Regulating Guard. He retired after 43 years of service with Lone Star Gas & Enserch Exploration

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Repairs, storm system might help with EML level El Niño arrival, pipe fix offer hope for droughtstricken lake by carla noah stutsman Prayers for rain continue around Eagle Mountain Lake – along with rain dances, predictions of both continued drought and soon-to-arrive floods and the ever-popular blame game. Some blame the city of Fort Worth; others blame the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD); some still insist it’s Ross Perot’s fault. A post on a popular local Facebook page pointed out that Cedar Creek Lake is currently at pool elevation – which means it’s full – we contacted Chad Lorance, spokesperson for TRWD to see how things stand with EML. Lorance said that after a month-long hiatus for maintenance on the Richland-Chambers pipeline, pumping of water into EML resumed Tuesday, March 17 and will continue through the spring. “The good news is the ground is finally saturated in both the Eagle Mountain and Bridgeport watersheds and any additional rain we get (hopefully this week) will create some run-off,” Lorance said. However, while pumping will help, it can’t fill EML on its own. “Unless we get significant help from Mother Nature, we probably won’t be able to get Eagle Mountain full by sum-

As the lake continues to shrink, its shoreline offers more expansive, if not exactly swimming-friendly, beaches. mer,” Lorance said. In response to questions about pumping water into EML from East Texas, Lorance offered some very interesting information. “Since October 2012, we have pumped into Eagle Mountain Lake 1.5 times the amount of water that currently exists in the reservoir,” he said. “If we hadn’t put the EML pipeline in place, the lake would be 20-feet-plus low. In other words it would rival the conditions of the 1950s.” By the way, the long-awaited

El Niño – anticipated since last fall and touted to bring beneficial rains to much of North America – has officially arrived, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It’s late. And it’s weak. In its updated monthly outlook for March, forecasters issued an El Niño Advisory to declare the arrival of the oceanatmospheric phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean near

the equator. Due to the weak strength of the El Niño, widespread or significant global weather pattern impacts are not anticipated. However, certain impacts often associated with El Niño may appear this spring in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, such as wetter-than-normal conditions along the U.S. Gulf Coast. “Based on the persistent observations of above-average sea surface temperatures across the western and central equatorial Pacific Ocean and consistent

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To cheat or not to cheat on a faithful woman

he’s been there for me for decades, faithful and always at my beck and call. Except for a few rare instances of straying, I always returned. The last time we met, a mighty October storm knocked out the power, so we pulled up a chair and did it in the doorway. But maybe it’s time to move on. I speak, of course, of the person who cuts my hair. She has been snipping around this gray head for so long that we both can remember when it wasn’t gray. We have photos of her giving my youngest daughter her first haircut – and that daughter will be 34 this August.

Still, I’m tempted to cheat on “Jane.” it was not cool The thing about her is that you alto have an unways get more than a haircut – you get cle who was a a floor show. barber plus an The haircut is sometimes just a sideultra-conservabar to the whirlwind event of an overtive dad. all visit. In high She’ll stop mid-snip and tell a stoschool, my hair ry that can last 10 minutes – usually was permitted about some movie she had just seen – to reach the top then she’ll resume her snipping. of my ears and Even as I push toward 59 years old, the bottom of ON YOUR my collar. (My I’ve always had hair issues. All my early childhood pictures hair sometimes MARK show me in a buzz cut. Those were foldared to edge lowed by a flat top – the front, slightly Mark K. Campbell past those landlonger hair kept standing at attention marks, and my with a generous dollop of Vaseline. nickname for three years through the These haircuts came courtesy of my Meridian High halls was “Hippie.”) Uncle Elmo. Believe me, in the 1960’s, I finally got to let my freak flag fly

at UT-Austin in the fall of 1974. The only time scissors got close to my head was when I self-trimmed after I dropped a pass during a sandlot football game when my hair flopped into my eyes. I kept it pretty long – hearing an occasional “Oh, my God, son” from my dad – for a while. The wedding pictures with the Bride show some nice locks on both of us. Afterward, I stuffed everything under a hat when I got SD – Softball Disease – for a few years. I was Uncle Elmo free! Until October 1981 when I got hired by the Arlington Fire Department. There was a dress and hair code there. That’s when Jane came in. She got used to my regulation cut – and my

complaining about it. We called it the “onion head haircut.” That went on for years and years. Lately, however, the Bride has had to straighten sideburns after a cut and make a few additional snips; it made us sad, like Jane had salon Alzheimer’s. I like my hair longer, but I don’t want to be the guy in relaxed fit jeans, a t-shirt, and white tennis shoes with a gray pony tail wandering around Dillard’s while his wife shops. So, I ponder cheating on a woman I’ve know for more than three decades. It’s harder to be untrue than you’d think. Her scissors and my head have a history. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and hasn’t had a haircut since Oct. 4.

The trouble with waiting

ow many licks does ment of one of the verses. Here are it take to get to the the lyrics that inspired my thoughts Tootsie Roll center of today: a Tootsie Pop?” Be patient and await His leiIf you sure in cheerful hope, w e r e with heart content around in the early 1970’s, To take whatever thy Fayou probably remember ther’s pleasure and His that commercial, which discerning love hath sent, debuted in 1969. You may Nor doubt our inmost also remember that it was wants are known to Him the lollipop of choice for who chose us for His own. Telly Savalas’ Lt. Theo I find great comfort and Kojak in the TV crime encouragement in those drama series. Tootsie Pops words and at least three were introduced into the evidences that our lives series on December 12, matter to God. 1973 when Kojak decides • No matter what we are to favor lollipops over cig- LIFE MATTERS waiting for, what we alarettes. ready have is the result of For those who don’t Gerry Lewis His pleasure and discernremember, the gist of the ing love. That means that commercial was that a young boy He knows best what we need at this was trying to find out how many licks moment and it is His pleasure to supwere necessary to get through the ply it. hard candy shell to the chewy choc• He knows our inmost wants, even olate center by asking different ani- those hopes and dreams that we are mals (cow, fox, turtle, and owl). Of hesitant to share with anyone else. course, none ever made it without bit- Because of His wisdom, He may not ing through. No one had the patience give us everything we want, but beto wait that long. cause of His love, He does not conCandy and TV trivia in one col- demn our wanting. umn! We are nothing if not eclectic! • He chose us to belong to Him. We Now, to get to the point… are His treasure. When we find our The point of the Tootsie Pop com- contentment in relationship to Him mercial was how hard it is to wait for through Jesus, we are His pleasure. something chocolatey and delicious. Rather than “Be patient,” the transFor many of us, it is hard to wait for lation I sang in college said, “Only be anything. Period. still.” It reminds me of Psalm 46:10: We live in a one-click, on-demand, “Be still and know that I am God.” instant-access, immediate-response By the way, a student study at the culture (at least most who will be University of Cambridge concluded reading this do). Patiently waiting? that it takes 3,481 licks to get to the Ha! center of a Tootsie Pop. This morning, I read the text of a Right! hymn written in the early 1640’s by a young German scholar named Georg Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misNeumark. As I read through the text, sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which I remembered, as a voice major in is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at college, singing a J.S. Bach arrangewww.drgerrylewis.com.

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Adam Sherrill, Part 1: Pioneering in the North Carolina

ulia Moseley was doing genealogy when she found that Adam Sherrill was one of her ancestors. The following was some of the information she found. “Adam Sherrill was born 11 Dec 1696 at Cecil Co, MD at Cecil, Maryland. He was one of the six children of William Sherrill and Margarette Rudisil, and was born when his father was 30 and his mother was 22. “He was known as (Cherokee: a da wi), or Adam “the pioneer,” because he was the first European to cross the Catawba River in North Carolina. “There was nothing but wilderness west of the Catawba River in the 1740’s. The only inhabitants in this area were the Indians who hunted and fished there. At that time, all the settlers coming westward stopped on the eastern side of the Catawba River and settled there. The western side was

from Augusta County, Virginia. It is believed the trip from Virginia to this area took about ten days. “Not all the Sherrills forded the Catawba to settle on its western bank. HISTORICAL William, Sr., HIGHLIGHTS and William, Jr., stayed beLaurie Moseley hind with their families on the eastern side, in what is now Iredell County. Adam Sherrill and his eight sons – William, Samuel, Uriah, Adam Jr., Aquilla, Isaac, Jacob and Moses – along with a few others, decided to make the difficult crossing. “It is not known exactly why Sher-

rill decided to settle on the other side of the river. Charles J. Preslar, Jr., author-editor of A History of Catawba County, suggests that perhaps Sherrill, whose chief occupation was to be farming, was thinking of establishing more room for spreading of the pioneer community, or of the “possible abundance of fur animals in the woods off the western shore. (Fur trading did later prove to be a good source of income for some early pioneers in Catawba County) “At any rate, as Preslar points out, it certainly was a brave act, as settling on that side cut off easy traffic and made the family more vulnerable to attack from the Cherokees. The settlers could be killed easily if forced to cross the river and on the other side was only an unmarked wilderness. “Sherrill was given the first land grant in Catawba County in 1748. He and his family built the first home in

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most uninviting and not knowing anything of this area, the settlers did not venture to find just what was there. It was not until 1747 that the first white settler and his family of eight sons ventured across the Catawba River and settled on the western side. “The Sherrills are thought to be the first to bring slaves into the area, as accounts of the expedition mentions two Negro brothers, twins, who aided in the building of the Adam Sherrill home. There is also mention of a Negro servant, Saul, who aided in the crossing at Sherrills Ford. “The Sherrills were of British extraction, either English or Welsh. The name Sherrill is derived from Shire Rill indicating that the original family came from a shire, or county, in England or Wales, and lived near a rill or small stream. The family first lived in this country in Pennsylvania; however, they came to North Carolina

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the county, a stockade-type house made of rough logs and designed chiefly for protection against the marauding Cherokees, meant to serve until a more suitable house could be built for the family. His home was located about a mile from the banks of the Catawba River near Sherrill's Ford and Terrell, North Carolina, but he did not receive has land grant until April 1749. “It was the first house built in Catawba County. The community of Sherrill's Ford got its name from the ford that Adam Sherrill crossed in 1747. Their nearest neighbors were ten miles to the southeast. Tradition says that Adam spoke at least one Indian dialect. His house was destroyed by fire after a few years.” 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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ebates over the Texas House and Senate versions of the state budget lie ahead, and movement toward setting budget controls to blend into a final, agreed-upon budget for 20162017 emerged in low-numbered bills filed last week. SB 20 by Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, would strengthen state agency contract reporting requirements, require agency heads to sign off on contracts worth more than $1 million and require agencies to post a list of all contracts on their state website, according to a report posted by the Senate’s in-house news service. “These contracts are paid for with taxpayer dollars,” Nelson said. “We must ensure that they are awarded with the highest degree of ethics and transparency.” Nelson

said her committee would vote on SB 20 this week. SB 9 by Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills, would tie the state spending cap to population growth, plus inflation, rather than stick with the current benchmark, personal income growth, to devise a boundary for state spending. The state constitution limits the growth of the state budget to no more than the growth of the state economy. In other news, the Senate Select Committee on Government Facilities examined deferred maintenance at state agencies, meaning the costs of upkeep that get put off due to lack of funding. Select Committee Chair Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, said state agencies need $1.5 billion to fix state facilities, up from $400 million in 2006. “If you don’t fix the roof, it’s not just the cost of the roof five years out, it’s the cost of the

walls. It’s the cost of the carpet and repairs.” Eltife said, and called for a four-year plan, including a special account, to catch up with deferred maintenance. Bill-filing deadline passes Friday, March 13, marked the 60th day of the 84th regular session of the Texas Legislature and was the final day for state lawmakers to file non-local legislative bills and proposed constitutional amendments. True to form, bill filing reached tsunami proportions in the last week of bill filing, with more than one third of the total rolling in a matter of days. Statistics kept by Texas Legislative Council show 4,114 House bills, 1,226 Senate bills, and 133 House and 65 Senate joint resolutions (proposed constitutional amendments) were filed. And those, in addition to concurrent resolutions and con-

gratulatory and memorial resolutions submitted by members of both bodies came to a grand total of STATE 7 , 9 8 9 bills. CAPITAL With HIGHLIGHTS 80 days in the Ed Sterling left 140-day session, lawmakers must move with all possible speed to get their bills assigned to committees for consideration. An intensive schedule of committee hearings has begun. From here on, it’s a race against the clock. In the second week of May, a string of deadlines ensue that will cut down the number of

bills that have some chance of entering the final stages of the maze before June 1, the 140th and final day of the regular session. Sales tax revenue increases State sales tax revenue in February was $2.46 billion, up 11.7 percent compared to February 2014, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced March 11. “This marks the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year growth — an encouraging sign that Texas’ diverse economic engine continues to drive spending growth in households and businesses all over the state,” Hegar said. Receipts from manufacturing and wholesale and retail trade grew and tax receipts from the oil and natural gas sector were up sharply over last year, despite a decline in oil and natural gas prices, Hegar added.

Cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts will receive March local sales tax allocations totaling $590.1 million, up 6.7 percent compared to March 2014. Governor certifies disaster Gov. Greg Abbott on March 9 issued a disaster proclamation certifying that drought conditions continue to pose a threat of imminent disaster in 95 of Texas’ 254 counties. While this 30-day drought proclamation is in effect, rules and regulations that may inhibit or prevent prompt response to this threat are suspended for the duration of the state of disaster, as authorized by state law.

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Letter to the Editor Official should return animal group ‘award’ As I sat in my barber shop yesterday waiting my turn to get my gray locks shorn, I picked up a copy of the Azle News and read that Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler had accepted an award from the Humane Society of the United States. Considering that HSUS is an unapologetic animal rights organization and not an animal welfare organization, I was shocked that a sheriff in a largely rural county would be on speaking terms with them. Despite what their name implies, the HSUS does not operate a single animal shelter and their mission is to pass animal rights legislation – not to care for neglected or abused animals. In 2013, the HSUS raised $170 million. Of that, 50 percent went to overhead such as pensions, salaries and fundraising. Charity Watchdog – a re-

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wealth of information regarding what the organization really is. I would hope that Mr. Fowler would be uncomfortable that the money that his association with HSUS will raise is going to pay off a lawsuit for false testimony. Oh, by the way, Barnum and Bailey – despite winning the lawsuit regarding elephants in the circus – is throwing in the towel. The damage to their reputation by the false accusations is such that they have decided to no longer use elephants in their shows after 2018. When the day comes as it soon will and I am sitting at the circus with my little granddaughter and she turns to me and asks, “Grandpa why doesn’t the circus have elephants anymore?” – I hope the answer won’t be because of Larry Fowler. Mr. Fowler please say it isn’t so. Give the award back and tell HSUS that Parker County isn’t animal rights territory.

Donnie Vanderford Azle

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Soccer squads win finales, ready for playoffs Bi-district foe not yet determined by mark k. campbell Much improved. That’s the story of the Springtown soccer season for 2015. Ending with victories, both boys and girls varsities improved on 2014’s efforts. This year’s boys team finished tied for first in District 3-4A at 7-2; Wichita Falls Hirschi won the league by virtue of goal differential, Coach Trent Davis said. For the season, SHS ended up 11-4-1 including a 4-2 victory over Decatur where Ricky Reynoso turned in a hat trick of 3 goals. Wriley Russell got the other score. The girls (5-11, 3-6) beat Decatur 2-0 on goals from Lynn Guest and Gabby Casanova. Next, the season ended with a 4-3 advantage on penalty kicks after tying the Lady Eagles. Booting true on those penalty shots were Brianna Escobar, Kiersten Williams, and Cyara Happel. Aubra Parker scored the Lady Porcupine goal. The girls finished third in district. The likely foe for both squads is Stephenville, but that had not Lady Porcupine Hannah Downes (left) battles for a corSpringtown’s Ricky Reynoso (right) was plenty active during the 4-2 win over Decabeen locked down at press time. ner kick in the Decatur box. Photo by Mark K. Campbell tur; the Porcupine scored three times for a hat trick. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Ladies get in a slew of games As a host of the Tri-County Tournament, Springtown’s softball team played several games. SHS didn’t win any contests but sure played plenty. In a loss to Peaster, Julia Perez brought home both Lady Porcupine runs with a double, plating Chayton Seabourn and Emily Belcher. Kayla White and Raynee Henderson split the pitching chores. Next, Godley beat Springtown 16-5 despite 11 hits by SHS. Kaitlyn Hill went 3-for-3 with a double. Martha Chavez was 2-for-2 and scored twice. Gabby Casanova also collected 2 safeties. Brittany Burris swatted a two-bagger. Once again, White and Hen-

derson toed the rubber. Iowa Park edged Springtown 10-8. Hill hit safely twice – one a triple – and had 4 RBI. Perez doubled twice and Ekko Hurst singled two times. SHS stole a whopping 12 bases with Hill getting 4 and Casanova 3. White threw a complete game with 4 strikeouts. Cooper topped the Lady Porcupines as Jasmine Ricks and Perez had 2 hits apiece. Next, Clyde defeated SHS despite 2 hits from Perez including a double. In the district opener March 17, a 3-2 early lead over Castleberry got away. Burris had three hits that included a home run, triple, and double. Lady Porcupine pitcher Kayla White (1) tosses to first baseman Julia Perez as a Peaster runner speeds toward Perez tripled and had an RBI. first base. Springtown was a host in the Tri-County Tournament conducted March 12-14. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Spikers race in Aubrey POJO Relays next: March 20-21 Spring Break did not deter some Lady Porcupines from competing at the Aubrey Chaparral Relays. The top performer for Springtown was Brooklyn Dauenhauer who won the long jump by sailing 15 feet, 8.5 inches. In the triple jump, Kendyl Dean was fourth at 32-7.25

while Dauenhauer took fifth at 32-2.75. On the track, the SHS 4x400meter relay team won the silver with a time of 4 minutes, 28.12 seconds. That quartet: Kaitlin Hill, Dean, Kristine Camacho, and Kennedy Sonne. The “sprint” (4x100) team of Dean, Dauenhauer, Victoria

Waldrop, and Makenna Pruitt won the bronze with 54.91. The 4x200 team – Dean, Hill, Camacho, Sonne – was fifth in 1:59.59. McKayla Mote took sixth and pointed in the 1600 (6:34.28) and 3200 (15:52.45). Haylee Klein finished sixth in the 400 in 1:08.83.

Netters host tournament At the friendly Springtown tennis courts, some SHS netters picked up medals March 17. Amber Benton took the silver in girls singles. In boys singles, Alex Medina finished third.

Also claiming a bronze medal was the doubles team of Hayden Nettleton-Trey Skaggs. Ryan Snow finished third by winning the consolation singles bracket. Just missing out on medals

were fourth place finishers in boys singles Logan Lackey and the doubles twosome of Jerry Lillo-Jordan Neeley. Also vying for SHS in boys singles was Ryan Huff, Coach Ron Elston noted.

The SMS 7th grade girls team won the Springtown meet and were anchored by the gold-winning 4x100 team.

SHS wins in tourney The baseball Porcupines headed off to play in a Bowie/ Henrietta tournament. Springtown (6-5) capped a stretch of playing 9 contests in 11 days. In a March 13 game against Childress, the Porcupines earned Coach Stan Gideon his 400th victory with a 17-9 thumping of the Bobcats. Chance Nelson, Logan McPherson, and Cameron Swinney had multi-hit games. Next, Iowa Park – the No. 1 team in Texas in 4A – blanked Springtown 6-0. The following day, March 14, the Porcupines defeated Burkburnett 9-6. Gideon lauded pitchers Ryan Neal, Catarino Hernandez, and McPherson for their tourney efforts. Another plus for getting in so many games in such a short time span: “Our offense is continuing to improve game by game,” said Gideon. Springtown will host Gainesville March 20 then visit Kennedale on March 24 in the final non-district game of 2015. District 8-4A play starts Catarino Hernandez has been strong at the mound, Coach Stan Gideon said. Photo by Mark K. Campbell March 27 against Lake Worth.

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Bibbity-Bobbity-Bore: Cinderella lacks magic This week’s Movie Man will have a couple of Downton Abbey references. And mentions of some old Disney cartoons. About the film Cinderella is a continuation of one of the many areas in which the Mouse House rules. There are cable channels and shows, straight-to-video movies, Broadway versions of early Disney production, and even ice shows. Now, the studio is taking old animated movies/characters from decades past and creating live-action films. The trend began with 101 Dalmatians in 1996 (Movie Man No. 156, a 5); it’s mostly remembered for Glenn Close’s full-bore version of Cruella De Vil. The evil one might even get her own film in the near future. Dalmatians’ $136.2 million take opened some eyes. Then came a colossal success, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010, MM, #867, a 5). While the movie wasn’t that great, it was big hit in America at $334.2 million, and it also exploded worldwide. When all the numbers were tallied, Alice became one of the few movies that have made over $1 billion; only 18 other films can make that claim. That number screams sequel and one is planned for 2016. (Frozen [2013, MM #1064, 7] also is in that elite billion dollar club and will see a second film.) Next, Disney snatched a character from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the evil Maleficent. That movie, Maleficent (2014, MM #1090, 4), too, was a giant success. In the U.S., it raked in $241.4 million and, with another $516.8 internationally, the final take was a whopping $758.2 million. So now here come the live-action remakes. After Cinderella, a new Jungle Book looms next year, April 15, with the voices of Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray among many others. On the horizon for Disney are live-action versions of Dumbo

and Beauty and the Beast. The latter will star Emma Watson and, as the Beast, Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey reference No. 1; he played the swoon-worthy Matthew Crawley whose death still haunts many). Disney owns quite a vault full of beloved movies so expect even more animated adaptations. Hopefully, they’ll get better. The plot Little Ella (Eliose Webb) has the perfect childhood – loving parents and a happy, carefree life. But then the mom dies. Dad (Ben Chaplin who looks like he has had Joker surgery on his mouth) remarries years later and that’s okay by the young adult Ella (Lily James [Downton Abbey reference No. 2; she’s Lady Rose]). But Chaplin’s new bride (Cate Blanchett) is one cruel stepmother. And she has two mighty ugly daughters. When news comes of Chaplin’s death, it takes Blanchett a nano second to cast James into the attic; soon Ella becomes “Cinderella” as she sleeps by dying embers to stay warm. James and a prince (Richard Madden) meet in the woods while he hunts; both are smitten. With his father/king (Derek Jacobi) dying, Madden must marry immediately for the sake of the kingdom. To entice mys-

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That’s entertainment! Popcorn Players take center stage this week with their 102nd production BY MISTY SHAW Community theatre is a vital part of the local arts scene, and if you’re in the mood for a family friendly, live spectacle, the Popcorn Players are here to entertain. As the performing arts wing of the nonprofit Azle Arts Association (AAA), the Players are set to take the stage for their 102nd production – Opal’s Husband – which opens at the theatre in Azle this week. A desire to promote cultural arts in the area led a group of local “theatre buffs” to form the Popcorn Players in 1998, according to Monica Goth, one of the founding members of the AAA. The troupe, consisting of members from all over the area, has been entertaining local audiences ever since. Performing during the Popcorn Players last production, The Last Round-Up of the “All our members, be it cast, Guacamole Queens, are (l-r) Heather Stark, Carol Braden, Gwen Gibbons. crew or other help, are volun-

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Six area residents Lake Report indicted by Parker County Grand Jury A Parker County grand jury met Tuesday, March 10 in Weatherford to consider evidence in criminal cases presented by the Parker County District Attorney’s Office. The grand jury handed down indictments against 29 individuals. Among those 29 were two Poolville residents, two from Springtown, and two who live in Azle. Joshua Darrell Ross, 31, of Poolville, was indicted for theft less than $1,500 with two or more previous theft convic-

tions, a state jail felony. Shane Allen Shuler, 27, of Poolville, was indicted for evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction, as well as for unauthorized use of a vehicle, both state jail felonies. Jerme Felix Casarez, 20, of Springtown, was indicted for possession of marijuana between four ounces and five pounds, a state jail felony. Amy Denice Koontz, 39, of Springtown, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail

ties on a commitment order for a prior charge of evading arrest. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old Azle man March 6 for a motion to revoke probation or parole on a previous charge of driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. • Terry James Sutton, 19, of Springtown was arrested March 6 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a warrant for theft of property, $1,500-$20,000, a state jail felony. • Jason Bartlett Sinsel, 29, of Azle was arrested March 6 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a warrant for theft of property, $1,500-$20,000, a state jail felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old Springtown man March 6 on a commitment order for a prior charge of tampering or fabricating physical evidence. • Damon Don Ford, 41, of

Springtown was arrested March 7 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. • A 20-year-old Azle woman was arrested March 7 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a commitment order for a prior charge of possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. • Samuel Burtis Cox, 37, of Springtown, was arrested March 7 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for warrants for criminal mischief – $500$1,500, and two counts of criminal mischief – $1,500$20,000, a state jail felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 39-year-old Springtown man March 7 and charged him with assault of a family or household member causing bodily injury. • A 40-year-old Springtown woman was arrested March

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8 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with two counts of assault of a family or household member causing bodily injury. • Randal Lewis Doyle, 56, of Azle, was arrested March 8 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for Tarrant County warrants for forgery of a financial instrument; forgery/fraud of the elderly, a state jail felony; and forgery of a financial instrument to defraud the elderly, a third degree felony. • Reno police arrested a 25-year-old Reno man March 8 and charged him with assault of a family or household member causing bodily injury.

• Thomas Lee Carpenter, 53, of Springtown was arrested March 9 by Hudson Oaks police and charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.15. • Steven Todd Lee, 31, of Springtown, was arrested March 9 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a warrant for theft of property $1,500$20,000, a state jail felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 31-year-old Azle man March 9 on a motion to revoke probation or parole for a prior charge of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance – penalty group 3/4 less than 28 grams.

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COMMUNITY

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

Ad Classifi cation 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/Patios 16...... Equipment Repair 17............ Carpet Service 18 ......................Catering 19...............Cement Work 20.................Ceramic tile 21................... Child Care 22................... Cosmetics 23...Computers/Services

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

Autos, Trucks

46........... Looking to Buy 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

69................ Sand/Gravel 70................Septic Tanks 71..... Sewing/Alterations 72.............Sewer Service 73......................TV/Radio 74........... Tractor Service 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

Got a New Driver in the Family?

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

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

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

817-444-5074 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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Auto Repair Service

BLUE COLLAR GARAGE Classic Car Repair Buy/Sell Classic Cars From the Driveway To the Highway 817-996-7887

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Campers & Trailers

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

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Electrician

BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates. 817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com. TECL#25253. USA A BETTER ELECTRICAL SOLUTION, INC. Commercial, Residential, Industrial NO JOB TOO SMALL Emergency Service Service & Repairs Licensed & Insured TECL 20822 817-849-1534

026 1971 21 ft. FWTD Camper, loaded with stress-free fun! Sleeps 6, completely refurbished, $3,588. 817-237-9502.

Excavating

GABRIEL’S SERVICES. Small excavation, gravel driveways, demolition, brush, fences, etc. Free Estimates. 817-583-0056.

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

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215 Like new Fun Finder: 1 BR 1 BA, sleeps 6, 26 ft., slideout, stove, oven, push button awning, hitch hookup with stabilizers. Have to see to appreciate, $15,000. 817688-8297.

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

Dump Truck Hauling

Cement Work

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

J.A.M. Concrete

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

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

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Child Care

Another year at The ARK. Now Enrolling Pre-K. Abeka accredited curriculum. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools & Reno. M-F, 6:00AM-6:30PM. 3 meals and snacks included. 817-237-3711 or 817-994-5228.

817-919-3696

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

☺ All types materials delivered ☺

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

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

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Farm Equipment

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Find that Perfect Car or Truck in the Community Classifieds.

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Garden/Mowing Service

Chad's Tree Service

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

FREE TES T ES IMA

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

817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943 Insured for your protection

Fencing

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461.

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

CODY’S

LAWN CARE

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

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For Sale

Gulbransen upright piano, plays well, somewhat worn. Buyer to transport, $500. 817-637-5166.

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Garage Sales

TEXAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE CLASSES in Azle/ Springtown. txchlcoach.com or 817-757-6507. Friday & Saturday, 409 Misty Oaks Street, Azle. Tools, household items, furniture, misc. Multi-Family Yard Sale Saturday, March 21st, 157 Scott Lane (off Newsom Mound Road). Starts at 8AM. Antiques, household items, clothes of all sizes, furniture, home decor and many more items. Garage Sale Saturday-Sunday, March 21st-22nd, 724 Ethridge Drive, Azle. Entertainment center, TV, baby items, etc. 3 Family Garage Sale Saturday only, 8A-4P, 413 Inwood Road, Azle. Antiques, furniture, dishwasher and misc.

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Quality Work at Competitive Prices

817.929.1714

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

SAGINAW TREE DOCTOR

• SICK TREES • CONSULTING • FERTILIZATION • DISEASED • SPRAYING • PRUNING

Specializing in Saving Trees • 24 Hour Emergency Service Certified Arborist Charlie Hodges Owner

817-524-5364

Lawn Service Mowing • Weed Eating Edging • Trimming

Fr ank sugg, Jr.

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

Springtown

Professional mowing at affordable prices. Call Cliff for a Free Estimate 817-343-7022.

LEON’S TREE SERVICE Expert take downs Stump Grinding Residential/Commerical

Licensed & Insured Free estimates

817-371-8597

817-690-4011 cell

RNA Lawn Services Spring is just around the corner. I would love to be your personal yard expert.

817-304-3677

817-304-8684 Irrigation Repair

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

817-845-6965

Hauling

MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences Free Estimates 817-996-7887

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Hay

Fertilized Coastal and Sudan round bales. Will deliver to Springtown/Azle area. 940-3891936. TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306

5 Counties Jack, Wise, Tarrant, Parker, Montague

COSTAL OR TIFTON 940-229-1045 or 940-229-1046

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Help Wanted

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. 817-237-7184. 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. Automotive Mechanic needed at Advanced Automotive Performance, 1200 N.W. Parkway, Azle. Requirements: knowledge of variety of makes/models, basic tools and 2 year schooling or shop experience. 817-713-8090; 817-983-4464. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Training available. Contact Kim Cremeen 817-220-1418. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown. Springtown Flowers & Gifts is looking for a part-time/seasonal Florist. Call 817-565-9871.

Fr ank’s

MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert.

TIGERT & SONS IRRIGATION. 25+ years experience. We do it all! Lic# 4543. Call Jim 817-480-8465.

24 Yrs. Exp.

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Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578.

SPRIGGING

Jon Reed, Owner

GABRIEL’S SERVICES. Fences: privacy & chainlink; demolition; painting; gravel driveways; small excavation, etc. Free Estimates. 817-583-0056.

Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755.

1959 IH 40HP diesel tractor, wide front, good tires, runs good, $2,500. 817-994-9797.

Nobody does it better!

(All ads must be paid in advance unless you have previously established credit)

JUST ME YARD CARE. Mowing, weed eating, fertilizing, etc. Greg 817-243-5032.

New Holland 617 9 ft. Disc Mower with Lely caddy. $5,000/ OBO. 817-296-6169.

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

• Boxed display ads also available

3-Month Special Only $19.95

Bishop’s

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

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

the same section. Call 817-270-3340 for more info on our

2011 Lexus 350, fully loaded, sunroof, 27K miles, $24,000. 817237-4712.

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

RATES

R You can OSell your Auto in

Wise Car

Springtown Epigraph THE

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 year experT

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

817-237-5592

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

NOW HIRING experienced Alteration Seamstress. Apply in person at Comet Cleaners, 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Pneumatic Frac Sand Drivers, 2 years driving experience with Class A. Will train for unloading trailer. Health Insurance plus more. 817996-9786; 817-996-9917. A/C Service Technician needed, 5+ years experience, good driving record. 817-270-8811. Heil Trailer International Co., is in immediate need of Welders and General Laborers. Temp to Hire after ﬁrst two months. Great pay and generous beneﬁt package. Lots of overtime. Must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift. 2nd shift has a three day weekend. If applying for Welder position, please come prepared to weld during interview. Apply in person, 500 Randall Street Rhome Texas 76078. No phone calls please. Welder. Gen. Maint. Tech II, HS/GED and valid TX DL required. 3-5 years experience Mig, Tig and fabrication. www.trwd.com/employment.

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Help Wanted

MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17-hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24-hour weekend shifts. Paid training, starting pay is minimum wage. Good potential for full-time employment. Call Sandra or Carole at 817-2702747, Monday-Friday, 9A-3P.

Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from Dallas to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers.com or 1-877-6067083.

Drivers Wanted! Local Work! Home Daily, Stability, Benefits, CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com. 817676-8487; 817-589-1455 or 888215-4285.

Salon Station for Lease. Cuttin Loose Hair Salon. Contact Vicki at 817-629-6434.

Drivers/Owner Ops! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com. 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. Drivers: Immediate Openings! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Pay, Paid Holidays, Vacation! New Flatbed Openings at Penske Logistics! CDL-A, 2 years Experience. 1-855-975-9321. Looking for an experienced Appliance Repair & AC Technician. Please send resume to acheatingunlimited@yahoo.com. 817-598-0040.

Springtown Doctor’s Office hiring front office position. Fax resume to 817-523-5422.

Medical Assistant needed for busy Family Medical Practice in Azle. Must have degree and certified and registered. Five years experience. Must have all basic knowledge and skills for Family Medicine. Pediatric shots, EKGs, phone call triage skills, rooming patients, vital signs, etc. Only seeking full-time long-term employment. Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment. Fax resume to: 817270-5934.

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Home Improvement

Looking for a CNC Mill Operator with a minimum of two years experience. Preferably able to set-up as well as work Fanuc control. Must also provide resume. Email or fax resume to info@silvercreekmachine.com. Phone 817-238-0131; Fax 817-2380295. This is a promotional advertising company. I am looking to hire 5 Sales Reps, no experience needed, will train. Commission based only NO CAP, so the sky is the limit! For all the details, call Sherry at 817755-8491 or send your resume to admin@spinpromotions.net.

Find a job in the classifieds

CNA’S WANTED FT and/or PT 6-2, 2-10, 10-6 Shifts

Excellent Salary & Good Company Benefits (New Pay Scale)

AZLE MANOR 721 Dunaway Lane 817-444-2536 • EOE 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.

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

Part Time Cook & Cook’s Helper

Hours may vary, good salary 5:00am to 1:00pm 5:30 am to 1:30pm 6:30am to 2:30pm 10:00am to 6:00pm 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Azle Manor

721 Dunaway Ln · Azle

EOE

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

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

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

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.

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

HANDYMAN

LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555.

“Texas sTyle” Tile • Fencing • PainTing carPenTry • BaThrooms kiTchens • moBile home rePair We Do IT all No Job Too small

Gary 817-550-7776

Mr. Sweeps Chimney Cleaning Service

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817-692-5624 ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Job Wanted

Masonry Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

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

House Cleaning

* Parts Counter Sales

No Positions Available at this Time

Karl Klement Properties, Inc.

Backgrounds Checked

For consideration of all positions apply to:

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr.

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

940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

You’ll love the care you get!

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LBJ’s choice to lead the “Warren Commission” (init.) TXism: “that ___ won’t float” “Skip to My ___” TXism: “about as graceful as _ ___ __ ice” Hondo’s county

Music Lessons

Miscellaneous Last Puzzle Solution C O N T E N T I O N

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Beginner and intermediate piano lessons, my home or yours, Azle/ Springtown area. Patti Sloan, sloanone@yahoo.com or 817-4543517.

A D U O N E L B A D U T T S S AWT H Y O F A T OM C T O R H OG A N E V A I T E M G H I A H E N T R Y

Movers

N EWS A S I A P E N N T A D E N P A R T I T S O A E N N I O L B O L ME R E DO G A D

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

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28 Dallas singer “Sam the ____” 31 yodel song “_ ___ Texas” 34 a TX Mandrell (init.) 35 TX Farrah movie: “The Burning ___” 37 Palo ____ Canyon 40 TXism: “I’m gettin’ the ____ of it” 43 Rio Grande bird: ___chalaca 44 TX Tanya’s “Can I See You _______” 50 old legs? 51 org. for 42-across

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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

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

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LANDERS Pets/Livestock

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Pool Service

PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned Water Heaters Faucets

Turn your green pool into a clean pool with GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE. Call TODAY 817230-3838.

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

Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

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

• Painting

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

817-523-4137

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

FREEMAN

Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC.

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

2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600, 13,000 miles, garage kept, custom seat, speakers, driver & passenger back rests, luggage rack, cup holders. $4,500. Contact Alan 817-444-8282.

36 Years in Azle

817-237-2852

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

   Insurance Claim Specialists   2008 Goldwing Trike, 34K miles, garage kept, excellent condition, $25,000. 817-565-4465.

 Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

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our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

No Positions Available at this Time

FREE half Boxer & Shepherd puppies. Mom needs to go also. 817-500-8536.

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

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

2007 Honda Gold Wing 1800 with trailer, 33,500 Original Miles and has been garaged at all times. It has Black Exterior, Audio (AM/ FM/CB/Bluetooth), Comfort System, GPS, Emergency Escort LED Lights on bike and Custom Trailer. All Services performed by the local Honda Dealership. Brand new back tire. Bluetooth for Cellphone into the helmet. It has a Kuryakin Hwy Kit. Trailer has a built on Yakima Bike Rack. Asking $15,500 w/trailer. Call 817-991-5329 Stoney.

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

HOUSEKEEPING. 23 years experience. Call Judy at 817-6772128 or 817-901-5951.

Experience preferred. Must be dependable & provide excellent customer experience. * Includes signing bonus.

Motorcycles

T.R.D. Construction, LLC

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email alvarogsilva@verizon.net

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

Tommy Russell, Sr. • 817-444-6505 or 817-291-6364 • Fax: 817-444-2206 P.O. Box 224 • Azle • trdconst.llc@hotmail.com AZLEREMODELING.COM

by Charley & Guy Orbison

commercial • residential

Commercial • Residential

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

concrete

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TEXAS CROSSWORD

53 old VW: 43 42 41 “Karmann ____” 47 46 54 TXism: “active as a fox in a 49 ___ house” 55 TXism: “___ every 10 __ Leon, TX trick in the book” 11 electrical cord testing initials DOWN 12 argument 1 “siesta” south of 13 Brownsville TV the border 14 TX Nokona gloves 2 dir. from Dallas are hand-____ to Tyler 15 keyboard support? 3 in Runnels Co. (2 wds.) on hwy. 83 22 16 TX Oatmeal Festival 4 early route up from race: “___-_-Thon” Mexico: “Old ___ 17 TXism: “___ ____ _______ ____” 23 gravel” (fell) 8 TX Perot met wife 18 mop a boat deck on a blind ____ 24 (2 wds.) 9 TXism: “put two 25 20 TXism: “____ as ___ ___ a bartender on ________” pay day” (concluded) 26

Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

Special: $150

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

Sitter/Caregiver/Companion available now. Have excellent references upon request, 37 years experience. Call Kay 817-500-2368.

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

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

ACROSS 1 newspaper Abilene Reporter-____ 5 TX mohair goes to this continent 6 this Sean was married to TX Robin Wright 7 professor’s assistant (abbr.) 8 family room 9 TXism: “it’s water off _ _____ back” (unconcerned) 15 TXism: “____ and parcel of” 16 TX Tanya’s “___ ____ __ a Time” 19 TXism: “want __ __ ___ I could spit” 21 TXism: “___ __ these parts” 22 TX singer ____ ___ Morse 27 Granbury’s historic “____ House” 28 “sticks and ______ can break my bones” 29 Kermit has last ______ oil derrick used in U.S. 30 hymn: “_ ___ ___ Light” 32 dir. from Paris to Dallas 33 TXism for a nice guy (3 wds.) 36 TXism: “he’s got the morals __ __ alley cat” 37 TX Dennis Quaid 1988 film 38 Upshur Co. seat 39 DFW grocery chain

We Cater to You

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

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

NOW HIRING

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

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

2006 Honda Shadow, 7,500 miles, 1 year warranty, $4,500. Call Steve at 817-992-2627.

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

Looking for a Roofer? Find one here.

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

We’ll be here after the storm.

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Storage

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

West Side Storage 20-5813 670

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Welding

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

FABRICATION

ERECTION

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

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

Now Leasing Storage Units

STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

5x10 $25/month

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

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

nstr E ucti R& on Metal Building Specialist

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

SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL Dozer and Tractor Work

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

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Houses for Sale

3-2-2 brick on 1/2 acre, large fenced yard, very clean and move-in ready. Recently reduced to $140,000. On inlet Eagle Mountain Lake. 817707-7436 or 817-948-4890, leave message.

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 084 Mobile Homes for Rent & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 2Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066.

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.

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Well Drilling

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

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Lots/Acreage

REDUCED! 3.4 acres in Lost Acres Addition, 5 miles from Agnes, $30,000, good terms. 817-690-7882. FOR SALE: .15 acre lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118. One acre, all fenced, with very nice remodeled 3-2 MH, 14x80, Midway Road, Reno area. Owner will finance, low price, reasonable terms. Must Sell. r12cr@hotmail.com. 972-7327430. WANTED: Looking to rent/lease 2050 acres with or without buildings. Call Kevin 817-262-0621.

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

Nice professionally remodeled 2-1 MH available at Homes on Country Acres #11, between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. $500/mo. #300 deposit. 682-551-0424; 682559-0531.

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

Fabulous Floor Plans

To Fit Your Every Need and Lifestyle! New Appliances, FS W/D Connections, Water/Trash Service Included, Warm Colors, Brushed Nickel Hardware and So Much More! Beautiful Pool!

Call for Details 817-444-0030

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

525 Commerce Street • Azle crestwoodah.com

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE! (up to 50 miles)

Duplex Homes For Lease 2 & 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • 1 Car Garage

Springtown RV Park

Stewart Bend Court, off South Stewart Street close to Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle

(817) 444-2362

295/mo Includes Water/Trash Service Wi-Fi & Electricity (Electricity up to 70) $

www.stewartbend.com

AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199 088

Rent Unfurnished

2 BR 1 BA Apartment, covered parking, $850/mo. All bills paid except TV and phone, no pets, non smoking. 817-372-3050. 4-2-2 on 1 acre, Springtown ISD, $1,250/mo. plus deposit. 940-4335639 or 940-393-8583.

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Rent Unfurnished

Azle Creek Apartments

Large 2 BR house, very clean, no pets, all appliances, CH/A, $800/mo. 817-444-3636.

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES

TDD:

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

1/1 - $495 Ready Now Pre-Qualify-April Lease 2/1 - $595 • Newly Remodeled • Friendly & Quiet Community • Laundry On Site

HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

(Water, Trash & Sewer Included)

817-246-4646

(size restrictions and additional fees apply)

Pet Friendly!

gtatx.com

Call for appointment

817-598-0663

1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income.

519 West Main St. • Azle

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

817-444-2430

Used up all your green for St. Patrick’s Day? Get some of it back with an ad in the Classifieds. Find a buyer for what your selling easily with the classified section.

085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC. 12x80 mobile home. Must be moved. $1,400. Springtown. 817353-1503 or 817-694-0935. 3-2, 14x80 MH, remodeled and very nice, on 1 acre, all fenced. Midway Road, Reno area. Owner will finance. Must Sell. Low price, reasonable terms. r12cr@hotmail.com. 972-7327430.

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

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Rent Furnished

RV in Park, ready to move into, single or couple. Heritage RV Park. 817-444-3760. Tiny Houses and RV rental. Azel RV Park 817-677-2160.

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

RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD. $725/$500 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-360-3039.

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

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

Rent Unfurnished

817-755-6161

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

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

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

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Crestwood Apartment Homes

12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

Mobile Home/RV Lots

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

Metal Building Erectors

Sand/Gravel

BEST DEAL

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

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

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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Rent Unfurnished

2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $625/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406.

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See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122 Find a Home in the Community Classifieds PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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COMMUNITY

Classifi eds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

REAL ESTATE Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

817-270-3340

Beth Dickens Deborah Cottongame 817-929-3185 817-999-9026 Frank Henderson Michele Holmes Cally Winstead 817-229-3287 817-723-9580 817-688-9856 Bobby Dauenhauer Jeral Tipton Adam Jacobs 817-832-3469 817-771-5944 325-277-9498 Teresa Bobbitt Dana Burton Dana Forehand 817-308-6911 936-662-4237 817-542-5793 Amy Soucheck 817-680-6015 Lee Roesicke Kassie Chadwell Allanah Parker Hawkins 817-675-3702 817-253-8952 817-901-6785

511 W. MAIN ST. • AZLE 817-444-2555

Jimmy Dickens 817-929-3481

noW SErving you in 2 locationS:

801 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, 817-220-4663 · 1510 Santa Fe, Weatherford, 817-598-0988

Check Out Our Website At: www.wrteamrealty.com Buyer and Seller Tip:

Don’t forget about Free County Clean Up Day Saturday, April 11th 112-A E. Main St. Azle

AZLE AREA

POOLVILLE & SURROUNDING AREAS

111 TOOWOOMBA LANE Weatherford, TX 76085 Wendy Bailey, Realtor ReMax Heritage 817-881-6909 wendygbailey@sbcglobal.net

Open den and kitchen with large master bedroom. Priced to sell as is! 3501 Springfield Rd.- Country paradise! G acres. ENDofIN 3-2-2 located in the P middle 15.6 900 E. Reno Rd.- Unique property. Great investment. Duplex that has commercial potential. 142 Rommel Ct. - Very nice 3-2 home with mature SOLD trees and 30 x 24 workshop. 300 Green Meadows - Bring your horses! Nice 3-2 with formal dining & 2 car detached garage. 2 metal barns with 2 stalls & tack rooms on each end. Great wrap around porch. 108 Caballos - 5 bedrooms,D 3 bathrooms and located PEN ING on 2 acres.

Your Boat, Auto, RV Or Other Vehicle? ONLY

$19

View all MLS listings online at www.MarshaHardinRealEstate.com

4/2/2 on 1 Acre

1027 S. Reno Rd.- 3-2-3 home with shop!

3-Month Special Want To Sell

817-444-5330

& Your ad gets a border, picture and runs for 3 months!

Call the Azle News 817-270-3340 or Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217 for more information. Volume 63, Number 29

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