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Shattered Dreams A “mock wreck” presented to Azle High School juniors and seniors March 19 depicted what can happen when teens – or anyone – make poor choices. The Grim Reaper arrives (below) moments before Azle police and firefighters to claim the lives of five AHS teens in a fictitious drunken driving incident. The Shattered Dreams program is funded by the Azle Crime Control and Prevention District every two years. The event was filmed (left) for future use.

Lawsuit settlement begets election BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Azle voters will go to the polls in the May 9 General Election to decide whether Laurel Mosier or Alan Brundrett will serve as mayor of the city for the next two years. A lawsuit filed by Mosier against the city of Azle and its City Secretary Norma Zenk resulted in a March 16 compromise and settlement which was reduced to an Agreed Judgment and Final Order. Mosier filed suit against the city and Zenk after her application for a place on the ballot was rejected as incomplete. Mosier claimed her application was rejected because it was not notarized, and states there is no provision requiring such an application be notarized in Texas Election Code, Section 141.031. A spokesperson with the Texas Secretary of State’s office referenced the same section 141.031 of the Texas Election Code when she explained that the Code does require that an application be sworn to by the applicant. “That has traditionally meant being notarized or some other kind of recognition,” the spokesperson added. In fact, a footnote contained in the instructions for the application form states: “²All oaths, affidavits, or affirmations made within this State may be administered and a certificate of the fact given by a judge, clerk, or commissioner of any court of record, a notary public, a justice of the peace, city secretary, and the Secretary of State of Texas.” Mosier filed her application in the final hour of the filing period on Feb. 27 – hours after City Hall closed on account of a snow event that left roads icy and dangerous. Zenk, like most city employees, was gone when Mosier arrived, but a note on her door instructed anyone filing an application for a place on the ballot to turn it in at the police dispatch center. On Monday, March 2, after rejecting the applications of Mosier and an-

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The AHS Junior Varsity Winterguard brought home the bronze medal when it competed at the North Texas Colorguard Association’s Championships in San Marcos March 21. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman PLEASE SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE 4A.

Winterguard, Indoor Drumline add to already record-breaking year at AHS

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The 2014-15 school year has already proven to be one of the greatest at Azle High School in terms of accomplishments. The football team won more games than ever in its history and tied its record for advancement into the playoffs. The Hornet wrestling team produced not just one but two state gold medalists. Automotive Technology – one of the most winning programs at AHS historically – is on track for yet another record year. The list goes on, and Saturday, March 21, two subprograms within the AHS band program – Indoor Drumline and Winterguard – accomplished memorable feats of their own. Winterguard director Debra Oldroyd calls the arts “the great leveler of the playing field.” Studies have shown that musical training may improve the function and connectivity of different brain regions, increase brain volume and strengthen

communication between brain areas, and that playing an instrument may change how the brain interprets and integrates a wide range of sensory information. Oldroyd explained that the AHS band program – while it certainly focuses on music education – also addresses the arts in a broader sense, including dance, percussion and performance. The program is getting spectacular results. Friends and Family show Both the AHS Indoor Drumline and its Winterguard will perform a Friends and Family show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in the main gym as AHS. A nominal admission fee will help both groups with expenses for upcoming World Championship competition in Dayton, Ohio. Winterguard The Junior Varsity Winterguard was named the North Texas Colorguard Association’s (NTCA) Regional A

Class bronze medalists following its Championship competition at San Marcos High School March 21. “Competing in a field of 66 primarily varsity teams, the JV received its best score of the season, as well as a Division 1 rating at the competition,” Oldroyd said. The JV Winterguard’s show “What Goes Around Comes Around” utilized a carousel concept to depict the nature of love. The general effect judge actually placed the JV in first place, Oldroyd said, adding that the point spread among the top three groups was extremely close. Additional judges’ comments included “great individual characters, thank you for connecting with your audience,” and “strong understanding of technique and the skills required.” The JV Winterguard scored 77.15 in the championship competition – something Oldroyd called “a significant achievement and the Guard’s perPLEASE SEE ELITE, PAGE 2A.

Garden of Hope taking applications for spring BY NATALIE GENTRY The Garden of Hope community garden is accepting gardener registration for the 2015 growing season. In addition to the 4x8-foot raised beds offered last year, 10x15 garden plots are a new option for gardeners. The decision to add the plots was made after several gardeners found the raised beds too small for all the different plants they want to try. All plots and beds are irrigated. The garden is equipped with a centrally located community tool shed, wide paths with wheel chair access, water fountain, washout tub, and free parking. Information about organic gardening tips and health education is also available to gardeners. Registration kits are available at Hope Lutheran Church, Reno City Hall, Azle Chamber of Commerce, Azle Caring Community, Springtown Chamber of Commerce, Neighbor to Neighbors, and many local builder, feed, and garden supply stores. There is a fee of $25 for the raised beds and $30 for the garden plots. This fee covers the entire growing season and all The Garden of Hope, located at Hope Lutheran Church at 4795 East Highway gardeners must provide their own seeds, plants, drip 199, offers gardeners several options to try their hands at gardening. Applicahoses, and tools. tions are being accepted for the 2015 season. Photo by Natalie Gentry

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In addition, Hope Lutheran church has received donations to provide “gardening scholarships” for residents who may want to try their hand at gardening, but cannot afford the fee. The Garden of Hope Association and its area partners were also able to add a 70-tree orchard to the rear of the garden, and they have five honey bee hives located in a remote area of the garden – away from gardeners. The bees will be a tremendous benefit by pollinating the trees in the orchard and providing local honey. Ten percent of the produce grown by each gardener will go to local food pantries and shelters including the Azle Community Caring Center, Springtown’s Neighbor to Neighbors, and The Refuge, a men’s shelter. Last year, the Garden of Hope was able to donate 1,700 pounds of produce to the charities. This year’s goal is 2,000 pounds – that’s one ton of locally grown food to help feed the hungry. For more information about the garden or to register for a raised bed or garden plot contact Frank Swehosky, president of the garden’s executive board, at gardenofhopetexas@gmail.com.

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5 Years Ago In March 2010, sophomore Lady Hornet Shelbi Vaughan upped her AHS discus and shot put records to 134 feet, 5.5 inches and 41 feet, 6.5 inches, respectively.

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sonal best” to date. While the JV’s season is now over for the year, the team will accompany its varsity counterpart to Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championship competition slated for April 16-18 in Dayton. Speaking of the varsity, the team took second place in National A Class competition at Flower Mound High School March 21. The varsity’s score of 79.51 put them just a point behind Keller High School and, according to Oldroyd, “that’s a great place for us to be – we’ll catch them next time.” AHS’ varsity also earned a Division I rating, and bested its previous score at the WGI Southwestern Regional Championships last week by nearly 9 points. At that competition – in a field including the top groups from Texas and several surrounding states – the varsity made finals, finishing 19th overall. Oldroyd is assisted by Karen St. Valentine in directing both the JV and varsity squads. The group will compete Saturday, March 28 at the North Texas Colorguard Circuit competition in Burleson and its Championships April 11 before leaving for Worlds in Dayton April 14. The varsity will compete in a field of more than 200 A Class groups at World. Indoor Drumline March 21 was a day that will go down in history for the AHS Indoor Drumline. The Drumline wowed judges at the NTCA competition at Flower Mound, where they took first place. Afterward, the group went out to eat dinner on the way back home; they were at a restaurant when Percussion Director Richard Kearns received a mind-boggling email. “We knew we were being

Azle High School broke another record when its Indoor Drumline was promoted from Open Class to World Class March 21. World Class is the highest level an indoor drumline can attain. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman reviewed for the possibility of promotion from Scholastic Open Class to World Class,” Kearns said, because they had been asked to submit a video performance from the Houston Regional competition a few weeks earlier. Kearns read the email, welcoming the AHS Indoor Drumline to World Class, to students on the spot. As one might guess, a celebration of grand proportions ensued. Band Director Shawn Murphy explained that out of several hundred – possibly even a thousand – indoor drumlines, there are only about 25 World Class high school drumlines in the entire world. “The AHS Indoor Drumline is in very elite company, basically,” Murphy noted. “World Class is as good as it gets,” Kearns added. “There is nothing greater.”

While it’s undoubtedly the added indoor kites and Frisbees best news ever received by the to its 2015 competition show, Azle program, Kearns said the Up In The Air. Kearns refers to it as “risk.” promotion ups the ante in terms “There’s a lot of risk in the of competition, too. “Competition at World Class show – in fact, the show is nevlevel is extreme,” Kearns said. er exactly the same twice because there “We’ll be are too many competvariables ing against with the Frisschools that bees and the have been kites,” he doing this a said. long time.” Richard Kearns It’s that The AHS Percussion Director risk and the I n d o o r payoff that Drumline comes with is just four executing it years old – still in its infancy, really – mak- well that makes the AHS Ining promotion to World Class a door Drumline one of just three World Class drumlines in the feat in itself. But those other drumlines state of Texas. Only North Shore High can’t boast of members who not only play percussion in- School and Pasadena Memostruments while executing rial High School beat the Azle precision marching and drill Drumline to the top classificaelements – the Azle group has tion.

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Both of those schools are 6A schools – the largest in UIL classifications – in the Houston area. “This is a pat on the back to the growth and success of the whole program. We continue to improve and improve each year, and now we’ve done the ultimate in just four years,” Kearns said of the Drumline’s promotion. “It’s crazy. I’m so proud knowing there’s this ridiculous competition up there (Dayton) and they’re saying we belong.” Kearns said he hopes the promotion will give students the extra level of motivation they need to finish the season strong. “I want them to understand they represent the students that came before them, who helped get us here, as well as Azle High School, the Azle community, the state of Texas and groups from all over,” Kearns

added. “No matter what happens, this season is a major success,” he said. “We’re going to World competition, and we’ve got nothing to lose – we’ll be super proud of whatever we get. We’re just taking it all one day at a time.” Next up for the Indoor Drumline is the state championships this weekend. The Azle group won that level last year competing in Open Class. But its promotion to World Class was immediate, which means stiffer competition starts right now. Azle’s state championship performance is scheduled for 7:32 p.m. at Reed Arena in College Station this Saturday, March 28. After the Friends and Family performance April 2, the AHS Indoor Drumline heads for Dayton to compete April 9-11.

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Learn about Scouting March 28 The Azle area Cub Scouts is inviting all kindergartners who live within the Azle ISD to come to the Azle Fire Station, 900 Lakeview Drive, from 12 noon-1 p.m. Saturday, March 28 to learn more about Scouting and the upcoming summer camps. Representatives from many of the Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops in the Azle area will be on hand to answer questions and give parents the opportunity to sign children up. More info is available at http://pack-243.org.

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Play auditions here March 31 The Popcorn Players will hold auditions for its July melodrama at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at the Azle Arts Association stage at 1012 Southeast Parkway. More information is on the website at www.azlearts.org.

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Movie, Music in the Park on tap by carla noah stutsman The city of Azle’s Special Events Advisory Board is gearing up for its second Movie in the Park. The success of the SEAB’s first movie – Disney’s Maleficent – created such a response the board could hardly wait until spring to announce its second outdoor film event. Coupled with the excitement over the Azle High School Drama Department’s December 2014 production of the same name, the SEAB will bring The Wizard of Oz to the Central Park amphitheater Saturday, April 8. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will feature free admission, free water, and free popcorn. Characters from the AHS production of Oz – including Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and others – will be on hand to meet and greet moviegoers and for photo opportunities. Kids of all ages are encouraged to come a little early and take advantage of the waning daylight

for those photos, which can be taken by family or friends. Music in the Park lineup The SEAB also announced the lineup for the 2015 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. The free concerts – held outdoors on consecutive Friday evenings at Azle’s Central Park amphitheater – begin at 8 p.m. each Friday night in June and July. The 2015 lineup includes The Heat on June 5; Tori Martin and her band on June 12; The Stoneleighs, a Rolling Stones tribute band, on June 19; and FASTLANE, a tribute to The Eagles, on June 26. Music in the Park takes a break for the July Fourth weekend when Follow The Flag – the Christian, patriotic celebration of America’s independence – is presented by the Azle Ministerial Alliance. The event draws thousands to Central Park for live Christian entertainment and one of the largest

Azle’s Music in the Park Summer Concert Series is the hottest thing around on Friday nights in June and July. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman fireworks displays around. Then the music resumes with WOWU2: With or Without U2 on July 10; the ChinaTown Band on July 17; The Michael Lee Band on July 24; and Band on the Run on July 31. As always, Music in the Park features free admission, free popcorn, and free water. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and

Lawsuit forces city to hold election n LAWSUIT, FROM PAGE ONE.

other individuals as incomplete, Zenk issued a Certificate of Unopposed Candidates. It would have been a forgone conclusion the city would cancel the election since all four incumbents were running unopposed. Mosier filed suit March 5. The Azle Independent School District as well as the city of Sanctuary and the town of Lakeside have canceled their General Elections because no candidate faces opposition. It’s an economically sound practice that can save a city or district – and its taxpaying citizens – thousands of dollars in election costs. The city of Azle will pay Tarrant County $4,008 and Parker County $4,385 for a total of $8,393 to conduct the May 9 General Election, the News has

learned. Additional charges related to holding an election include publishing a Notice of Election and signage to mark the designated area for political signs near the poll site. Zenk estimates those costs will come to about $1,000. The projected election expenses do not include legal fees the city will pay its attorneys for reviewing the suit and advising the city council. Nevertheless, the parties to the suit agreed that “... to ensure a fair and vigorous election for the benefit of the general public, and consistent with the intent of the Texas Election Code,” that Mosier’s application be declared to be in compliance with the requirements of the Texas Elections Code and that her name be placed on the ballot as a candidate for the office of Mayor.

In a drawing held at 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, Mosier drew the second position on the ballot. Incumbent Mayor Alan Brundrett’s name will appear in the first position. The names of incumbents

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones in Place 3, Paul Crabtree in Place 4 and Lee Barrett in Place 6 will also appear on the ballot, although all three are running unopposed.

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Betty Marie Murphy 1936-2015 Funeral Home. Betty was born June 14, 1936. Her passion was helping any child in need. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Betty greatly loved her three grandsons. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Azle;

daughter, Jeannie Davidson and her three sons, Bud Murphy, Larry White and Dan Spear; one brother, J.E. Dunn; two sisters, Pat Medlen and Donna Cornum. The Azle News, March 25, 2015 Edition

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Serena Gale Beggs, 42, of Weatherford, was seriously injured in a crash in the 11100 block of FM 730 South about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Although a report could not be obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety, a witness said Beggs’ red Ford Mustang was northbound when it appeared to crash into the rear of a Jeep that had stopped to wait for southbound traffic to pass so it could turn onto Ruth Lane. No one in the Jeep was injured. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Senior Spotlight by sue turnipseed The B. J. Clark Center was very active Tuesday March 17 during Open House with more than 70 seniors present to enjoy the activities and a nutritious meal. Every member present went home with a gift donated by a business organization supporting the activities of seniors. Many wore green in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. There was a large class for the AARP driving class whose members were committed to refreshing their driving skills for safer travel. Food bank on Friday resulted in seniors receiving a lot of food. Chicken broth, limeade, onions, oranges, chicken pot pies, and many other items went home with the participants to help with their grocery budget. Leftover door prizes from Open House were given away to those whose names were drawn and many went away happy with a prize plus food bank items. The pet food did not arrive Friday as expected because the driver broke his arm. The pet

food should be here on Tuesday, March 24. The seniors are pleased that winter is gone and spring is in the air. Even wild turkeys were seen Monday in the park below the Center.

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... Attend the Church of your choice this Sunday ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

300 South Stewart St. Early Worship ...........................8:15 am Sunday School ..........................9:30 am Contemporary Worship-TMP ..10:45 am Traditional Worship ...............10:45 am Evening Worship .......................6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Refuge..........6:00 pm Wednesday Evening ..................6:15 pm Pastor: Dr. G. Wesley Shotwell 817-444-3219 www.ashcreekbc.org

OUTREACH of LOVE

Assembly of God Church Hwy. 199 & Jaybird Lane Pastor: Gary D. Veazey Morning Worship .................10:30 am Kidz Zone .............................10:30 am Wednesday Evening

Life Development, Chosen Student Ministries, Kidz Zone - All Services .....7:00 pm

817-221-5760 • 817-221-2983

THE ABBEY CHURCH

Pastor: Paul Brownback 817-444-1211 www.TheAbbeyChurch.com 10400 Jacksboro Highway Morning Worship ....................10:30 am Wed: Youth & Family Night ......7:00 pm

SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Dr. Vaughn Baker - Pastor 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 Sunday School .....................10:00 am Traditional Worship .............11:00 am Sunday Youth .......................10:00 am Synergy Worship ....................9:00 am

SILVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AZLE FIRST ASSEMBLY of GOD

1020 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-4903 Sunday School .......................9:30 am Morning Worship .................10:30 am Sunday Evening Serv. ............6:00 am Wednesday Evening ...............7:00 pm Pastor: Tim Stevens

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

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

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 800 Highcrest Dr. - Azle - 817-444-3063 Sunday Mass ........................8:30 am Wednesday Mass 1st, 2nd, 4th ..6:30 pm

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP

7200 Robertson Rd. • Ft. Worth www.LFwired.org Sr. Pastor Frank W. Briggs 817-237-2758 Classic Service ..........................8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:45 & 11:15 am Lighthouse Christian Academy: Preschool, Private Kindergarten

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

1313 S.E. Pkwy, Azle 817-237-4822 • Missouri Synod Worship Service ...... 8:15 &11:00 am Sunday School .......................9:45 am “Christians growing in Jesus, sharing His love with all”

ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

2920 Azle Ave. • 817-624-2184 Daily Mass - Mon., Thur., Fri. .....8 am 3rd Wed............ 6:30 pm Reconciliation .... Sat. 3:30 or by appt. Weekend Masses .......... Sat. 4:00 pm SUNDAY ...... 7:15, 10:00, 12:00 noon & 5:00 pm (Spanish)

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

Pastor: JoAnne Swehosky 4795 E. Hwy 199 - Reno 817-221-HOPE Sunday School .......................9:00 am Traditional Service ...............10:00 am

EAGLE MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7955 Reed Road, Azle Directions: FM 730 N., 5 miles to Reed Rd. - turn & go 1/2 mile - church on right Pastor, Nancy Nold Ch. 817-444-0226 Morning Worship .................11:00 am Sunday School .....................10:00 am “Open hearts, open minds, open doors”

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

AZLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ) 117 Church St. • 817-444-3527 Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh Youth Minister, Will Ryan Sunday School .....................10:00 am Morning Worship .................11:00 am

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

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SPORTS

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

AJH Sweeps Lake Worth Track Meets

Collins Relays Lake Worth HS March 19, 2015

The seventh grade girls literally ran away with the team trophy.

8TH GIRLS Pole vault – 2. Breann Collard, 6-6. Discus – 1. Jenna McKee, 80-8; 4. Chrystyne Hart, 71-2. High jump – 1. Alexa Maxfield, 4-6. Shot put – 2. Presley Morgan, 298; 6. Jenna McKee, 29-0. Triple jump – 2. Kara Moore, 273-.75; 3. Jaden O’Gorman, 273.25. Long jump – 1. Kara Moore, 127; 3. Jaden O’Gorman, 12-0.5. 2400 – 3. Taylor Locke, 10:47.91; 4. Ximena Gonzalez, 11:12.68. 4x100 – 3. Triniti Smith, Barbara Rueda, Jasmine Weldon, Krista Medlock, 57.2. 800 – 1. Kara Moore, 2:49.85; 5. Myka Longmire, 3:09.67. 100 hurdles – 1. Kinsey Blasingame, 19.57; 2. Breann Collard, 19.59; 4. Brienna Hankins, 20.59. 100 – 1. Jaden O’Gorman, 13.89. 4x200 – 2. Triniti Smith, Barbara Rueda, Jasmine Weldon, Jaden O’Gorman, 2:01.59. 400 – 2. Kara Moore, 1:07.22; 5. Krista Medlock, 1:14.41. 300 hurdles – 1. Breann Collard, 56.06; 4. Kinsey Blasingame, 1:00.23. 1600 – 2. Taylor Locke, 6:26.55; 5. Ximena Gonzalez, 7:06.68; 6. Myka Longmire, 7:20.09. 200 – 3. Jasmine Weldon, 30.47. 4x400 – 1. Triniti Smith, Breann Collard, Krista Medlock, Kara Moore, 4:50.39. TEAM (5): 1. Azle, 214; 2. Springtown, 171; 3. Collins, 101; 4. Marsh, 64; 5. Creekview, 52. 7TH GIRLS Discus – 2. Madison Schultz, 580.5. Shot put – 6. Madison Schultz, 30-10.5.

The eighth grade boys won all three relays in Lake Worth.

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A gold-winning effort in the final 4x400 relay won the title for the seventh grade boys.

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Triple jump – 1. Megan Leonard, 27-10; 2. Emma Stutz, 27-3.5. Long jump – 2. Addaley Mannes, 12-9; 4. Evelyn Ochoa, 11-8; 5. Emma Stutz, 11-8 2400 – 2. Noriyah Hack, 10:37.74. 4x100 – 2. Kambri Buchanan, Nichole Peterson, Cassidy Pate, Addaley Maness, 56.56. 800 – 1. Emma Stutz, 2:45.27; 5. Shelby Bradley, 3:01.3. 100 hurdles – 1. Kalea O’Gorman, 20.33; 2. Kambri Buchanan, 21.34. 100 – 2. Evelyn Ochoa, 14.11. 4x200 – 2. Ramsey Sawyer, Nichole Peterson, Cassidy Pate, Addaley Maness, 2:05.83. 400 – 1. Emma Stutz, 1:09.46; 4. Megan Leonard, 1:16.34. 300 hurdles – 1. Kambri Buchanan, 58.87; 5. Nichole Peterson, 1:01.6. 1600 – 4. Noriyah Hack, 7:01.28; 5. Jennifer Duran, 7:10.78; 6. Shelby Bradley, 7:14.04. 200 – 1. Addaley Maness, 29.42; 2. Evelyn Ochoa, 29.9; 4. Ramsey Sawyer, 31.52. 4x400 – 1. Megan Leonard, Abigail Clinton, Evelyn Ochoa, Emma Stutz, 4:53.29. TEAM (5): 1. Azle, 194; 2. Creekview, 147; 3. Springtown, 138; 4. Collins, 80; 5. Marsh, 46. 8TH BOYS Pole vault – 1. Dan Ruelas, 8-0; 3. Kolton Van Gelder, 7-6. Discus – 4. Roni Lopez, 108-11; 5. Tyler Jenson, 103-8. Shot put – 1. Tyler Jenson, 42-1. Triple jump – 1. Bradley Crawford, 38-2.75; 2. Cody Akers, 36-7; 4. Ryan Reynolds, 343.25. Long jump – 1. Cody Akers, 17-2; 3. Jacob Garcia, 17-0. High jump – 2. Bradley Crawford, 5-4; 3. (t) Jacob Garcia, 5-2; 5. Ryan Reynolds, 5-0. 2400 – 3. JJ Beck, 9:08.16; 4. Desi Perez, 9:1848; 5. Patrick Toy, 9:20.82. 4x100 – 1. Ivan Lara, Jacob Garcia, Kenny Swire, Cody Akers, 47.51.

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800 – 2. Miguel Guzman, 2:23.81; 4. Christian Leal, 2:30.63. 110 hurdles – 4. Ryan Reynolds, 18.75. 100 – 2. Jacob Garcia, 12.59; 3. Kenny Swire, 12.67; 4. Damion Flores, 12.76. 4x200 – 1. Jonathan McGuire, Bradley Crawford, Ryan Reynolds, Cody Akers, 1:42.25. 400 – 4. Miguel Guzman, 1:10.7; 6. Dave Johnson, 1:02.24. 300 hurdles – 6. Jonathan McGuire, 49.22. 1600 – 5. JJ Beck, 5:50.12. 200 – 2. Bradley Crawford, 25.48; 4. Ivan Lara, 26.51. 4x400 – 1. Jonathan McGuire, Bradley Crawford, Cody Akers, Dave Johnson, 3:59.61. TEAM (5): 1. Azle, 211; 2. Springtown, 141; 3. Collins, 106; 4. Creekview, 80; 5. Marsh, 69. 7TH BOYS Discus – 4. Cameron Hering, 640.5. Shot put – 4. Matt Parkison, 31-9; 5. Ken Seals, 31-8.5. Long jump – 1. Nick Quevedo, 17-0. High jump – 1. Nick Quevedo, 5-0; 4. CJ Van Slyke, 4-10. 2400 – 1. Dalton Hevel, 9:10.17; 5. Ken Seals, 9:42.62. 4x100 – 1. John Jackson, Josh, Schardt, Keeton Vaughn, Nick Quevedo, 49.74. 800 – 1. CJ Van Slyke, 2:20.4. 110 hurdles – 3. Joel Yeargen, 20.37. 100 – 1. Josh Schardt, 12571. 4x200 – 4. Joe Dunkerley, Keeton Vaughn, Wesley Speck, John Jackson, 1:53.93. 400 – 1. Nick Quevedo, 56.9. 300 hurdles – 1. Joel Yeargen, 51.14. 1600 – 1. Dalton Hevel, 5:47.64; 4. Ken Seals, 6:08.4. 200 – 2. CJ Van Slyke, 26.34. 4x400 – 1. CJ Van Slyke, John Jackson, Joe Dunkerley, Nick Quevedo, 4:07.54. TEAM (5): 1. Azle, 162; 2. Springtown, 145; 3. Creekview, 118.5; 4. Collins, 100.5; 5. Marsh, 73.

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Azle News

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Azle softball atop 5-5A standings; No. 2 in Texas AHS moves to 4-0 in district by mark k. campbell You have to wonder what the other teams in 5-5A are thinking. The Lady Hornet softball team is absolutely demolishing district foes. The most recent to fall to

Raelyn Temple cranked a homer with 4 RBI and Carter went yard, too, while slapping a pair of doubles. Sam Tittle scored 3 times. Sarah Brown and Rebekah Teel had 3 hits apiece. Makenzi Harris got the victory with a 1-hitter, striking out 7. Back home March 20, Chisholm Trail was the next victim. In the 13-0 victory, AHS walloped 14 hits. Carter, on fire, collected 4 more RBI with 3 hits. Teel was a perfect 3 in the game – 3 at bats, 3 runs scored, 3 hits, 3 RBI. Brown blasted a home run and Bradley tripled in the hit parade. Freshman Logan 5A TGCA SOFTBALL Graham went 2-for1. Aledo 10-0 2 with 2 runs scored. 2. Azle 14-1 Harris again toed 3. Barbers Hill 9-2 the rubber and she 4. Canyon 16-4 was dominant with 5. Brewer 10-2 6 strike outs and no walks. 6. Burleson Centennial 7-1 The big game 7. Dayton 14-1 looming is March 8. Medina Valley 16-1 27 when No. 2 Azle 9. Lake Dallas 13-1-1 hosts No. 5 Brewer, 10. Magnolia 10-3 led by former AHS Lady Hornet Rebekah Teel turns on a pitch. In a pair of 5-5A games, the senior seccoach Vera Ortega. ond baseman tore up rival pitchers, going 6-for-7 with 5 RBI. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Azle (14-1, 4-0) were Wichita Falls and Saginaw Chisholm Trail. AHS won the two games by a combined scored of 31-0. At Old High March 17, Azle led 4-0 before the Lady Coyotes got to hit. The score was 13-0 after two and a half innings and the contest was called when it reached 18-0. Plenty of Lady Hornets hit safely including leadoff batter Bailee Carter who went 4-for-4 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Centerfielder Samantha Tittle fires to the infield. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Baseball Hornets nipped twice in early district road contests Baseball district play did not start the way Azle High School Coach Anthony Barron would have liked. He did like the two impressive pitching performance turned in by Hornets Tommy Kay and Blake Hall. But Barron lamented the lack of hitting that led to a pair of 1-run losses as District 5-5A play began. “Our hitting and defense came to a stall because of the weather,” the coach said. In road losses of 3-2 to WichAHS’ Valarie Matlock (15) heads downcourt in Mineral Wells. At the all-star game, she had several steals and ita Falls and 4-3 to Saginaw points as her squad won, Azle Coach Mitzi Marquart said. Photo courtesy Tony Eierdam, The Community News

AHS JV beats WF

These Lady Hornet golfers – (l-r) Jessica Simants, Riley Sparks, Jayden Stowe, and Taylor Smith – took second in a Saginaw tourney. Simants was the top medalist at Meadowbrook GC. Not pictured: Tristen Rush.

The Azle junior varsity baseball Hornets beat their Wichita Falls counterparts 14-1. Dylan Flynn had 4 RBI while starter Slade Dinkins spanked a 2-run single. On the mound, Dinkins permitted just 1 hit and struck out 10 Coyotes, walking none. The WF run was unearned.

Forte Junior High Track Results Forte Junior High Highland Relays Saginaw HS March 19, 2015

8TH GIRLS Pole vault – 1. Amanda Westbrook. Discus – 6. Rebekah Riley. Shot put – 2. Teagan Sims; 3. Kylee Schebner. Triple jump – 5. Avery North; 6. Harli Wilbanks. Long jump – 2. Harli Wilbanks. 2400 – 3. Avery Luig; 6. Megan Green. 4x100 – 4. Kyrsten Sharp, Amanda Westbrook, Harli Wilbanks, Morgan Ashmore. 100 hurdles – 5. Kayla Sheriff. 4x200 – 2. Kyrsten Sharp, Amanda Westbrook, Morgan Ashmore, Harli Wilbanks. 400 – 3. Brooke Cearcy; 5. Avery North. 1600 – 3. Avery Luig; 6. Megan Green. 200 – 1. Harli Wilbanks. 4x400 – 3. Krysten Sharp, Mor gan Ashmore, Brooke Cearcy, Amanda Westbrook. TEAM: N/A.

7TH GIRLS Discus – 3. Kilian McDonaldBoyer. Triple jump – 2. Katie Roper. Long jump – 3. Sadie McCam bridge. High jump – 2. Sierra Craig. 2400 – 4. Sierra Craig; 5. Bonnie Roefs. 800 – 1. Haley Bowers; 6. Haleigh Rogers. 100 hurdles – 4. Trinity DearingShields. 100 – 1. Evelyn Ochoa, 14.76; 4. Alex Green, 15.37. 4x200 – 1. Cheyenne Grubbs, Jasmine Anderson, Sadie McCambridge, Katie Roper. 300 hurdles – 3. Allie Wood. 200 – 1. Katie Roper; 2. Cheyenne Grubbs. 4x400 – 2. Allie Wood, Chelsea Rodriguez, Jasmine Anderson, Sadie McCambridge. TEAM: N/A. 8TH BOYS Pole vault – 4. Jaden Owens. Discus – 3. Lathan Harris. Shot put – 2. Lathan Harris Triple jump – 6. Riley Comis key. 4x100 – 2. Colten Coleman, Havin

Hill, Riley Comiskey , Marshall Sampley. 100 – 4. Blake Horton. 4x200 – 2. Colten Coleman, Havin Hill, Riley Comiskey , Marshall Sampley. 400 – 6. Brandon Isabella. 200 – 2. Havin Hill; 3. Marshall Sampley. 4x400 – 4. Brandon Isabella, Riley Comiskey, Colten Coleman, Payton Vaughn. TEAM: N/A. 7TH BOYS Discus – 2. Colton Biron. Shot put – 5. Colton Biron; 6. Caanan Revelle. 2400 – 5. Danny Laver. 4x100 – 4. Hayden Davidson, Shawn Attard, Braxton Thomason, Harrison Coviello. 800 – 5. Dalton Westray. 110 hurdles – 6. Shawn Hunt. 4x200 – 3. Hayden Davidson, Shawn Attard, Braxton Thomason, Harrison Coviello. 1600 – 3. Danny Laver; 4. Pierce Loeffelholz. 4x400 – 4. Brayton Chitty, Braxton Thomason, Shawn Attard, Harrison Covielllo TEAM: N/A.

Chisholm Trail, Azle managed just 8 hits in 14 innings. On the flip side, however, Kay and Hall both allowed just one earned run apiece. Barron said, “Our pitching has been outstanding.” At Old High on March 17 to begin 5-5A action, Azle scored twice right off the bat, but the Coyotes answered to tie at 2-2 after the first inning. Those would be Azle’s only runs while a single tally in the third by Wichita Falls won the game. Kay went the distance, strik-

ing out a whopping 12 batters and walking just one hitter. AHS’ only safeties were singles by Tyler Albers, Shane Drolet, and Donny Nay. Trevor Boiles and Kay scored the Hornet runs. The Chisholm Trail game was moved to Saginaw because the Azle diamond was too wet, Barron said. Again Azle led with first inning runs; but the lead got away. Hall pitched six innings, permitting just 4 hits and one walk.

Trey Ramos got 2 of Azle’s 5 hits; he scored twice and had an RBI. Sean Townsend had a hit and an RBI and so did Boiles. Jon Castillo got the other single for AHS. Barron said he hopes the spring-like weather that’s finally arriving will shake up the Hornet bats. “It will be nice to get outside again and get back to where we were before district began.” Azle hosts Brewer March 27 then heads to Wichita Falls Rider March 31.

Track squads vie in Aledo The March 20 Bearcat Relays in Aledo fielded some tough competition. Still, Azle athletes turned in some solid performances. The girls varsity had all

three hurdlers place in the 300. The boys varsity saw 110 hurdler Conrad Reinhard beat the field for a gold in 15.4 seconds. The girls JV squad impressed with a second place team finish

as, again, hurdlers shone. The boys JV top effort was a gold for Jamie Stevens in the 400 (54.08). Next: The Rough Rider Relays in Saginaw March 27-28.

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Grounds, Julia Caeserez, 4:49.59. TEAM (8): 1. Keller Central, 123; 2. Azle, 97; 3. W eatherford, 60; 4. Boswell, Burleson, 51; 6. Cleburne, 46; 7. Brewer, 19.66; 8. Aledo, 15.33.

VARSITY GIRLS 4x100 – 3. Natalie Smith, Em ily Milstead, Kaylie Peters, Taylor Trower, 52.25. 800 – 2. Crystal McDonnell, 2:31.0; 6. Sarah Perna, 2:35.8. 100 hurdles – 3. Brianna Cannon, 17.77; 5. Ayden Thomason, 18.4. 100 – 4. Taylor Trower, 13.24. 4x200 – 4. Kaylie Peters, Karly Thomas, Emily Milstead, Taylor Trower, 1:52.0. 400 – 3. Natalie Smith, 1:03.1; 6. Crystal McDonnell, 1:08.5. 300 hurdles – 3. Ayden Thomason, 51.15; 4. Brianna Cannon, 51.31; 5. Heidi Phillips, 53.21. 1600 – 5. Sarah Perna, 5:53.5. 4x400 – 4. Natalie Smith, Karly Thomas, Kaylie Peters, Ayden Thomason, 4:20.63. TEAM (8): 1. Boswell, 126; 2. Weatherford, 92; 3. Aledo, 80; 4. Keller Central, 76; 5. Azle, 70; 6. Burleson, 8; 7. Brewer , 7; 8. Cle burne, 5.

VARSITY BOYS 800 – 3. Jacob Self, 2:05.0. 110 hurdles – 1. Conrad Rein hard, 15.4. 100 – 4. Rylee McCracken, 11.25. 300 hurdles – 5. Conrad Rein hard, 42.68. 1600 – 6. Julian Hernandez, 4:47.65. 4x400 – 5. Jacob Self, Tyler Steward, Rylee McCracken, Jude Russell, 3:37. TEAM (8): 1. Aledo, 152; 2. Keller Central, 92; 3. Weatherford, 61; 4. Boswell, 59; 5. Cleburne, 35; 6. Azle, 27; 7. Brewer, 26; 8. Burleson, 11.

Bearcat Relays Aledo HS March 20, 2015

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Pole vault – 5. Taylor Denning, 7-0. 3200 – 5. Abby Kortokrax, 14:07.82. 4x100 – 1. Payton Geary, Autumn Jackson, Julianne Boiles, Meghan Bagwell, 54.37. 800 – 2. Madison Rust, 2:41.58; 3. Katie Davis, 2:46.0; 4. Charizma

Sprinter Rylee McCracken took fourth in Aledo. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Ramirez, 2:47.0. 100 hurdles – 2. Bailey McCracken, 18.78; 3. Katelyn Brothers, 19.21. 4x200 – 5. Meghan Bagwell, Ainsly McDonald, Julia Caeserez, Hannah Kolar, 1:59.81. 400 – 2. Savannah Johnson, 1:09.46; 4. Emily Jungman, 1:10.81 300 hurdles – 1. Bailey McCracken, 54.02; 2. Katelyn Brothers, 54.75. 1600 – 5. Madison Rust, 6:25.08. 200 – 6. Hannah Kolar, 29.95. 4x400 – 5. Ainsly McDonald-Boyer, Autumn Jackson, Annabelle

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS 3200 – 2. Haygen Holbrooks, 11:20.0; 4. Eloy Martinez, 11:28.0. 800 – 5. Brandon Wolfe, 2:14.9. 110 hurdles – 1. Raymond McGuire, 16.96; 6. Spencer Watzlavick, 18.34. 100 – 4. TJ Buenrostro, 11.76. 400 – 1. Jamie Stevens, 54.08. 300 hurdles – 5. Gamble Moore, 46.24; 6. Spencer W atzlavick, 46.5. 200 – 2. TJ Buenrostro, 24.18. 4x400 – 4. Ricky Aregullin, TJ Buenrostro, Cody Donnell, Jamie Stevens, 3:46.09. TEAM (7): 1. Aledo, 114; 2. Keller Central, 86; 3. W eatherford, 80; 4. Burleson, 59; 5. Azle, 58; 6. Brewer, 37.5; 7. Cleburne, 30.5.

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I’m happy, I’m happy, I’m happy – PUNCH!

he Bride asked me if I was happy. I wasn’t unhappy. But, like everyone else, there is so much that needs to be done that sometimes happiness gets lopped off by day’s end. There’s a Frasier TV episode where he gets asked the same thing. He comes to the conclusion that you don’t really have to seek out happiness, that it’s all around, usually throughout your everyday life. I have two favorite hymns that became Top 40 hits (back when there was a Top 40). One is “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens (who now goes by Yusuf

The second Islam). That God-in-nature ode was most popubeautifully sung in 1971. That’s a fular recording neral song for me. is probably The other popular hymn I grew up Elvis Preswith is “Oh Happy Day.” ley’s. When he The version I heard on tinny AM wasn’t messed car radios in 1969 was by the Edwin up on drugs, Hawkins Singers. (The song was creElvis was a ated long before, dating back to the Gospel singing 18th century.) dude. I wanted to download it, so I venothtured to iTunes, to listen to while coolON YOUR ersSome who have ing down after a run. MARK taken a shot Oh, my. I had no idea that so many people Mark K. Campbell at “Oh Happy Day” include had recorded “Oh Happy Day.” country‘s T. While the Edwin Hawkins Singers version is the standard, lots of other Graham Brown, Glen Campbell (the title of his Gospel album), and Joan folks have sung it.

Baez (hers is a fast version). Looking for a middle of the road interpretation? There’s Susan Boyle. Soulful? Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Queen Latifah, Aaron Neville (his is really different with that curious voice), and BeBe Winans. You can find kids singing it and majestic choirs belting it out. Quincy Jones released a jazz version in 1969 that has “oh happy day” repeated regularly while the verses are instrumental with a flute. Then there’s the version that I’m willing to bet isn’t on too many devices around here: The San Francisco Gay Men’s Choir. I prefer the original with Neville then Jones the runners up.

You choose to be happy. I once worked with a fellow who was perpetually grouchy; it just wasn’t in his nature to be pleasant. Guess what? No one wanted to work with him. Of course every day isn’t rainbows and unicorns. And lots of people have it tough – way tougher than you and me. Still, it’s worth the effort to be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” So here’s to a happy day – for all! Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and that headline comes from the theme song from the British sit-com The Old Guys that has become a staple around our house.

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H Letter to the Editor Reader favors law permitting open handgun carry Dear Editor, I am writing to explain the major reason why many concealed handgun license holders want the Licensed Open Carry of Handguns Bill to become law in Texas this legislative session. The majority simply want open carry so they can more comfortably carry their handguns for protection more often.

Carrying a handgun in a completely concealed manner can be challenging and uncomfortable – especially for women – in our climate. CHL holders are also afraid of accidentally exposing their handgun in public and possibly causing a misunderstanding or facing potential criminal prosecution. As a result, many CHL holders choose not to carry often or in the best and safest manner, on their person. If the law passes, I believe the vast majority of handgun license holders will continue to carry discreetly, courteously and safely as in the past, and the drawbacks of open carry and public pressure will discourage people

from carrying openly just to show off. I believe the fears raised when licensed concealed carry became law in the mid-90's and being raised now about licensed open carry will prove once again not to be an issue for public safety, but actually promote it.

Shane Scott Azle

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ave you ever taken much to it to look the part of an octoone for the team? genarian. According to the So, that’s the team part. And on beonline Oxford Dic- half of the team, I’m inviting you to tionary, this phrase come one of those nights. If you are means to “willingly reading this in the newspaper, it’s not undertake an unpleasant task or make a bad drive from wherever you are. If a personal sacrifice for the collective you are reading online, there are many benefit of one’s friends or flights available into DFW colleagues.” from an airport near you. Note the words “unNow, for the sacrifice. A pleasant” and “sacrifice.” couple of weeks ago, Mrs. So, I guess my fall tour Sweetie and I made a trip of independent steakhousto Amarillo to visit our kids es did not qualify, even AND grand baby. We saw though I was doing recon our son, the real actor in the for an event group celebrafamily, in his debut with tion. I tried to tell those the Amarillo Little Theater. other guys that I was takHe was spectacular, by the ing one for the team with way. The Amarillo Globe each restaurant visit. I’m News critic even agrees not sure they were con- LIFE MATTERS with me on that. We also vinced. got to spend some time with Well, I took one for the Gerry Lewis Mrs. Sweetie’s parents, the team recently that was real octogenarians. a legitimately unpleasant sacrifice. The highlight of the trip was supThe team is made up of my friends in posed to be baby holding time. I say the worship ministry at First Baptist “supposed to be” because Grandpa’s Church of Bowie. I am taking part in sweet girl did NOT like Grandpa’s an amazing dramatic/musical presen- beard. When I picked her up, she tation called I Stand in Awe, with per- started screaming. If this beard did not formances on March 27, 28, and 29 at have a purpose, I would have shaved 7:00 p.m. it off on the spot! Maybe even while I am portraying the aged Apostle holding her! John, in exile on the island of Patmos, Have you been there? That moment in the process of receiving and writing when the thing that would make you down the book of the Revelation, and the most happy immediately goes reflecting on experiences some 50-60 against the commitments you have years earlier walking in person with made. God knows and it matters to Jesus. To look as much the part as pos- Him. sible, I am growing my most signifiNext week, I’ll talk about how to cant beard in many years, if not ever. know if taking one for the team is reIt won’t be Duck Dynasty by the end ally the right thing to do. of the month, but I’ll be pretty wooly. Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misWell, maybe not pretty … sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which Sadly, there is enough gray/white in is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com. my beard that I shouldn’t have to do

Archer City: What person’s name pops up?

f one is reasonably well-read, or even remembers movies from a few decades back, the first thing that comes to mind at the name “Archer City” probably is – Larry McMurtry. I've never been to see all those old buildings on the town square full of books that the famous writer of The Last Picture Show" and other titles has collected. I would love to go, though. I have another reason to remember the town Archer City than McMurtry. Not everyone has to be world famous to do a lot for their community, and I want to write about another Archer City/Archer County person whom I have known of for many years. His name is Jack Loftin, and he passed away last month at the age of 86. I first met Jack Loftin at meetings of the West Texas Historical Association. Once, Loftin served as president of that organization, and I happened to be on the board that year. I remember at a business meeting that he suggested the organization create an endowment so that it could be financially secure.

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His idea prevailed, and the WTHA was the main instigator and enthusiast for them. now enjoys the security he He worked on a book urged. Trails Through Archer and From a long article on the also collected artifacts that front page of the Feb. 26, he donated to the Archer 2015 Archer County News County Historical Museum and an obituary on page 2, that formerly was the old I learned a great deal more county jail. The museum about Loftin that I did not began in 1974. Loftin wrote know. the first general history of Born in Young County on Archer County, including Feb. 3, 1929, he grew up on Indians, Spaniards, French, a ranch in Archer County. the exploring U.S. Army He earned an engineering and also early settlers. degree at Texas Tech UniHe mapped the sites of versity and used his skills PAGES FROM WESTERN early rural schools. He used as a ballistics engineer in census records and wrote a the Korean War. HISTORY book citing persons buried As early as 1966 he joined the Archer County J’Nell L. Pate in six county cemeteries. Loftin didn't overlook the Historical Commission and at some point became chairman. centuries-old history of Archer CounHis goal and that of the Commis- ty. He studied paleontology and sion (which most counties have) was to preserve the history of the county. searched for fossils in the area. He Many historical sites in Archer Coun- served as a guide for students from ty now have historical markers due as far away as Bonn, Germany and to his and others efforts. He probably Canada who came to Archer County

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to hunt fossils. He was always willing to share his knowledge of ancient or more recent history of his area with anyone who would listen. I was born in Jacksboro, whose Jack County is only one county removed from Archer. My family once had reunions at the community room of a bank in Jacksboro. Low and behold, at one of the reunions there appeared Jack Loftin, invited by one of my relatives, to tell us the history of the area. A famous raid occurred, led by Kiowas Satanta, Satank, and Big Tree in Young County (the one that joins Jack on the east and Archer on the north). It was that raid, and my mother telling me of a 1940s reenactment of an 1871 trial in Jacksboro of two of the Kiowas involved that sparked my early interest in Western history. Loftin was fortunate that he was raised on a ranch, and as an only child inherited the family land that his grandfather pioneered. The ranch allowed him time to pursue his love of history.

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Growing up during the Depression, he learned the necessity of hard work, being thrifty with money, and appreciation of what one had. He became so dedicated to preserving the past that he willingly helped those who asked for assistance in tracing their heritage. A local citizen in 2009 wrote a letter to the editor of the local paper that Loftin was a “Texas Treasure.” Later, on Feb. 26 when the newspaper wrote of his death, they used the phrase in the headline for the lead front page story, “Texas Treasure passes.” In light of what I have written, readers must understand why I am of the definite opinion that Jack Loftin has contributed more lasting accomplishments for Archer City and Archer County than Larry McMurtry, even if the latter is better known. When anyone mentions “Archer City,” the name Jack Loftin will always come to my mind. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle has authored several books, many of which are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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Azle News Wednesday, March 25, 2015

House passes human trafficking, border security bills

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Israel, D-Austin; Reps. Borris Miles and Armando Walle, both Houston Democrats; and one Republican, David Simpson of Tyler. Some of the opposition resulted from the bill’s heavy focus on Hidalgo and Starr counties, and issues also arose over the cost of the legislation and how the funding might be better spent on other budget priorities. Rep. Rafael Anchia, DDallas, who chairs the House Committee on International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement on the passage of HB 11: “First, HB 11 gets the state guard off the border. Militarizing the border sends the wrong signal to our states’ No. 1 trading partner, Mexico, and costs the state $650 million in annual gross product. Next, it deploys important law enforcement resources to help interdict international drug cartels and criminal gangs. Finally, it establishes southbound checkpoints to stop the flow of illegal guns from Texas which have been used by car-

ills to address the illegal importation and exploitation of persons and to protect the state’s border with Mexico moved through the Texas House last week. They were the first major statewide legislation to be approved by the body since Jan. 13, the opening day of the 140-day session. The human trafficking bill, House Bill 10 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, concerns criminal and civil consequences for the smuggling or trafficking of human beings. On March 17, it passed on a final vote of 145-0. The border security bill, HB 11 by Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, passed March 19 on a final vote of 130-11. The eleven who voted against the bill were: Reps. Diego Bernal, Joe Farias, Roland Gutierrez, Trey Martinez Fischer, Justin Rodriguez, all Democrats of San Antonio; Rep. Cesar Jose Blanco, D-El Paso; Rep. Mary Gonzalez, DClint (near El Paso); Rep. Celia

Senate passes ‘carry’ bill On a party-line vote of 2011, the Texas Senate’s Republican majority approved SB 11, legislation to permit concealed handgun license holders to carry weapons on college and university campuses. The bill’s primary author, Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, said, “The people of the state of Texas own our public universities, therefore we ought not be limiting a right on public property,” referring to the Constitution’s Second Amendment. SB 11 would allow public universities to set rules for storage of weapons and ammunition in dorms and other on campus residencies. Any bill originating in one house of the Legislature must be approved by the other house of the Legislature before being enacted into law. In other news, the Senate Finance Committee approved SB 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1, by Committee Chair Jane

asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to void its proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone in favor of maintaining the current standard of 75 parts per billion. In a letter dated March 16 that he signed along with 10 other governors, Abbott pointed to air quality improvements in Texas and other states since the U.S. Clean Air Act took effect and expressed concern that the EPA’s proposed standards could not be achieved even in Texas’ most pristine national parks. The governors of Oklahoma, Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Wisconsin, Georgia, Idaho, South Carolina and Arkansas joined Abbott in signing the letter. In the letter, Abbott said the federal government’s proposed air quality standards violate “free-market policies that promote job growth and economic innovation by imposing an onerous, job-crushing standard.” The Clean Air Act, written to 11 governors write to EPA Gov. Greg Abbott last week protect the public from airborne Nelson, R-Flower Mound. The bill and prop o s e d constitutional amendment, if approved by voters, would inSTATE crease the CAPITAL homeHIGHLIGHTS stead exemption Ed Sterling from the current $15,000 to 25 percent of the median home price. Nelson’s committee also approved SB 7 and SB 8, measures to cut franchise taxes by $2 billion. SB 7 would reduce the franchise tax rate and SB 8 would exempt businesses that make less than $4 million in annual revenue from paying the tax.

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Guns and gazes: The revolution is so angsty Teens are the primary audience for many movies and that’s certainly true for this recent spate of adaptations of Young Adult novels. From Harry Potter to the Twilight werewolves and vampires to Katniss Everdeen, teen moviegoers can make or break a YA franchise. For all the hits above, plenty of YA movies miss big time. Then there’s the Divergent series. About the film The Movie Man did not officially review Divergent; that week, last March, he chose Muppets Most Wanted (2014, Movie Man No. 1080, 4). He did catch Divergent later – it would’ve been a 6 – and now the second movie has arrived, Insurgent. The Divergent series contains the same etched-in-stone tropes YAs are loaded with: a lovelorn, “complex” female; a hunky yet distant, sensual male counterpart; dystopian setting (no one ever mentioned the word “dystopian” until The Hunger Games made it a critical must-use adjective); new friends who meet bad ends; and a revolution/climactic worldchanging battle. Certainly, the Divergent series isn’t a flop. But judging it by the usual trend successful YA movies have taken, it’s not a through-the-roof success either. YA movies usually rise in stature and box office as the sequels arrive. But not Insurgent; it made almost exactly the same its opening week as Divergent did – $54 million or so. However, the Divergent movies are hanging tough overseas. Half of the first movie’s gross came internationally. That take could be even greater for Insurgent. Which is a bummer for all those young YA fans who are always incensed at changes made to their beloved tomes – and there are alterations aplenty in Insurgent.

The plot (spoilers) Leader Jeanine’s (Kate Winslet) goons find the queer box they were looking for in the home of Tris’ (Shailene Woodley) now-dead parents. But Winslet discovers that she needs a Divergent to unlock it – and the ones she’s been using haven’t been up to the task; she needs Woodley. But she’s hiding out with lover Four (Theo James) and other revolutionaries in peaceful Amity run by Johanna (Octavia Spencer); the other rebels have scattered elsewhere. Woodley and James get discovered and barely escape onto a train, but a group of violent Factionless awaits onboard. James ends their fight by telling them his real name. He’s taken to the leader of the Factionless, Evelyn (Naomi Watts), who happens to be his mom. James hates Watts but knows the two groups must eventually team up, against his will. Woodley gets captured by the evil thug Eric (Jai Courtney) and delivered to Winslet. Woodley cracks most of the box but seems to succumb like the others just before the box’s contents are revealed. However, she gets one more chance and the mystery is discerned – just as the revolutionaries burst through Winslet’s complex.

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Smith noted, “I can always use more volunteers, so if someone has the heart for senior citizens and wouldn’t mind volunteering, we’d love have them.” Local business owner Lee Porter of Azle Dental Care says volunteering with Meals On Wheels is a rewarding way to donate an hour of his time. “Anyone can do it,” Porter said. “You’re giving right back to the community. It’s a really

good program.” Porter said it isn’t always easy for his clients to accept charity, but they are grateful for the meal delivery, nonetheless. “There are some people, especially of that generation, that are very proud people, and it’s very hard for them to accept a handout,” Porter said. “But over time, I’ve never seen any-

While many of us have the luxury of taking our next meal for granted, there are some local residents who rely on a special kind of delivery for their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Thousands of area senior citPLEASE SEE WHEELS, PAGE 2B. izens and disabled residents are counting on the smiling face of a local Meals On Wheels volunteer at their door delivering food five days a week. It’s been over 40 years since Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County began providing local residents with food delivery, according to Nedra Cutler, the local organization’s VP of volunteer services. “The program delivers almost a million meals in Tarrant County annually, and over Prepared meals such as this are delivered to local residents in need by volunteers 7,500 meals annually in the five days a week in Parker and Tarrant County. Photo by Misty Shaw Azle area,” Cutler said. “Vol“We try and hurry up be- week with Meals on Wheels unteers donate their time, ve- is two-fold,” Smith said. “Cerhicle and gas to deliver these tainly it is to deliver the food, cause the people, they get through Eagle Mountain Bapmeals. We currently have but secondly it is to make a in the habit and they know tist Church. “It’s just the most wonderful about 65 volunteers in the Azle well-check visit on the client. about when you’re going to area.” We realize that the Meals On come,” Kathy Tricht said thing we can do for our fellow Volunteer Coordinator Bill Wheels volunteer may be the while preparing to deliver senior citizens,” Hoyt said. “I Smith said the Parker County only person the client sees all breakfast meals last Thurs- just want to help while I can – I’m 77 years old and I may be day morning. Committee day.” She noted, “And we just one of them soon. I think this on Aging’s Azle resiMeals on dents Kathy love it. You feel for the people organization is the best.” Volunteers are essential to Wheels proTricht and – you really get to know them, gram has eight her hus- and if they’re not home when the Meals On Wheels mission, drivers delivband, Bob, they’re supposed to be, you and everyone involved agrees that additional helping hands ering meals have been worry about them. Kathy Tricht “And they are so apprecia- are always needed. to at least volunteerVolunteer “Meal service plus the daily 50 clients ing with tive. That’s what makes you across SpringMeals On feel good, is how much they contact is only made possible town, Reno, Wheels for appreciate it. I love it. It’s so with dedicated volunteers – more volunteers are always Lee Porter, owner of Azle Dental Care, volunteers weekPoolville, and Azle. three years, and they don’t like worth it.” ly with Meals On Wheels in Azle. Photo by Misty Shaw Lindy Hoyt volunteers each needed,” Cutler said. “The goal of the volunteer to keep their clients waiting.

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Local sales tax revenues show growth Lake Report by carla noah stutsman The sales tax numbers remain mostly good for local towns, counties, and entities. These tax figures represent January sales reported by monthly tax filers. At the local level, Parker County saw a dip in its monthly check but remains in the black for the first quarter, when compared with 2014. The town of Lakeside, on the other hand, saw a tiny increase for March but hasn’t earned as much in the first quarter of the year as it did in the first quarter of 2014. The city of Pelican Bay is down slightly both for the month and year-to-date. Other local cities and special purpose districts all saw increases both for the month of March and for the first quarter compared with 2014. Pelican Bay is down 2.68 percent with March revenues of $1,429 compared with $1,469 for March 2014. The Bay’s first quarter 2015 revenue of $4,389 is down 7.46 percent

from $4,744 in the first quarter of 2014. The town of Lakeside’s March sales tax revenue of $10,401 is a bump of 0.83 percent from $10,315 in March 2014. However, the town’s first quarter revenue of $38,001 is down 7.63 percent from $41,144 for first quarter 2014. Parker County’s March sales tax revenue of $523,351 is down 8.60 percent from $572,643 in March 2014; but with $2,119,982 in the coffers so far this year, the county is up 15.74 percent from first quarter levels of $1,831,623 in 2014. Elsewhere in the area, it’s nothing but good news, but the degree varies a lot. In the city of Reno, for instance, March sales tax revenue of $7,151 is up 2.94 percent from $6,946 in March 2014. First quarter 2015 revenues of $26,691 are up 44.87 percent from $18,424 for first quarter 2014. Just down the road in Sanctuary, March revenue of $1,514 is up a whopping 67.19 percent from $905 in March 2014.

First quarter sales tax revenue of $4,565 are up 53.91 percent from $2,966 for first quarter 2014. The city of Springtown’s March revenue was $91,560 – 41.78 percent more than $64,574 in March 2014. First quarter 2015 revenue of $255,724 of 23.40 percent more than $207,223 for first quarter 2014. As always, the city of Azle keeps a steady-as-she-goes pace with March sales tax revenue of $152,958, 2.24 percent more than $149,602 in March 2014. So far in 2015, the city has accumulated $556,055; that’s 5.63 percent more than $526,390 for first quarter 2014. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District earned $29,499 in March, 4.07 percent more than March 2014 revenue of $28,344. First quarter revenues of $105,443 are 7.68 percent higher than first quarter 2014 levels of $97,920. Azle’s Municipal Development District March revenue from sales tax of $30,869 is

Parker County Arrests The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail between March 10-18. • William Lawrence Hewson, 50, of Azle, was arrested March 10 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, 1-4 grams. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 57-year-old Azle man March 10 on a motion to revoke parole or probation for a prior charge of driving while intoxicated, third or more offense. • A 24-year-old Springtown man was arrested March 11 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-yearold Azle man March 11 and charged him with evading arrest or detention and possession www.AzleNews.net www.springtown-epigraph.net

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a motion to adjudicate guilt on a prior Young County charge of possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, less than one gram. • A 61-year-old Springtown man was arrested March 17 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a parole violation. No other information about the charges was available at press time. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 47-year-old Springtown woman March 17 for bond jumping on a previous charge of theft of property, $50$500. • A 44-year-old Azle man was arrested March 18 on a motion to revoke probation or parole for a prior charge of possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, less than one gram.

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PARKER COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Weatherford 1.50% 771,367 Azle 1.25% 152,958 1.50% 125,501 Hudson Oaks Springtown 1.50% 91,560 1.50% 62,100 Willow Park County Total

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2015 Total

719,346 7.23% 149,602 2.24% 115,962 8.22% 64,574 41.78% 53,562 15.94%

2014 % Total Change

2,836,775 556,055 436,386 255,724 212,777

2,515,165 12.78% 526,390 5.63% 416,995 4.65% 207,223 23.40% 191,363 11.19%

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26,691 4,565

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28,344

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105,443

97,920

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30,869

27,135 13.75%

106,175

89,600 18.49%

TARRANT COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Fort Worth 1.00% 10,190,791 Arlington 1.75% 7,458,965 Grand Prairie 1.75% 3,177,425 Grapevine 1.50% 2,929,358 Southlake 1.50% 1,525,792

9,023,659 12.93% 7,248,948 2.89% 3,198,771 -0.66% 2,842,962 3.03% 1,390,815 9.70%

34,468,177 24,979,852 11,231,008 10,733,121 5,671,821

31,645,623 8.91% 23,074,891 8.25% 10,878,442 3.24% 10,106,760 6.19% 5,144,613 10.24%

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35,871,993

33,306,362

7.70%

124,686,641

10,401 1,429

10,315 1,469

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38,001 4,389

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Restoring your property after a long winter the yard at risk of injury once the warm weather returns. For instance, bits of twigs and pebbles that are blown across the yard during a windy winter can be embedded in the yard, making the yard less of a haven and more of a hazard. Once the grass is dry enough to walk on, walk around the property and remove any debris that’s piled up over the last few months. • Employ a pre-emergent weed killer. Homeowners who routinely spend their summers agonizing over weeds throughout the yard should consider applying a pre-emergent weed killer around the beginning of spring. It’s important to do so around the end of March or early April, when the weeds have not yet had a chance to grow.

When applying, follow the dosage instructions provided by the product’s manufacturer. Such instructions often recommend a second application right before summer begins. • Remove thatch. Once the grass has dried, you can begin to remove thatch that’s built up over the winter. Thatch is potentially very harmful to soil, blocking sunlight, air and moisture the soil needs to ensure a lawn looks lush and healthy. Thatch removal does not necessarily need to be an annual task. If thatch buildup is insignificant, then it can be done every other year. Just use a dethatching rake to make the job much easier. • Aerate, particularly if the yard is a heavy traffic area once the warm weather arrives. If your yard transforms into a child’s wonderland upon the arrival of spring and summer, you might want to revive the soil by aerating. When the yard gets heavy usage, it’s easy for soil to become compacted, which makes it hard for air and water to reach the lawn’s roots. That can eventually make for a less-than-appealing lawn. So if your yard is the place to be come the warmer months, aerate in the spring to loosen the soil and make it easier for the lawn to withstand the months ahead. No matter how harsh the winter months might have been, spring is a great time for homeowners to restore the Mowing the lawn too early in the spring is both unnecessary and potentially harmful property around their homes. to the lawn. One of the best things about the dawn of spring and the return of warmer weather is the chance to get out of the house and get some fresh air. For homeowners, this is the perfect opportunity to assess any damage the previous months did to yards and develop a plan to restore properties. • Don’t jump the gun. The first warm day of spring might seem like a great time to get out in the yard and get your hands dirty. But it’s best to wait until the grass has completely dried out before getting to work. Raking on wet grass increases the risk of tearing out grass, which can cause bald spots and the growth of weeds down the road. In addition, stepping on the grass while the ground is

still wet can compact the soil, which can slow drainage and block the lawn’s roots from breathing. Patience should prevail with regard to mowing the lawn as well. A lawn’s roots will not start to grow until the average everyday temperature routinely reaches 40°F, so mowing too early is both unnecessary and potentially harmful to the lawn. When the temperatures regularly reach 50°F, then homeowners will likely start to see their lawns growing. • Remove debris that’s piled up. Debris has a tendency to infest a yard over the course of the winter months. Fallen branches, stones and even trash can accumulate in a yard, putting those who spend time in

Pros and cons of automatic irrigation systems Another advantage is that irrigation systems, particularly the drip type, can be positioned so that water is more effectively targeted where it is needed. Nozzles can be adjusted and underground drip tubes will deliver water right to the roots, rather than spraying walkways and driveways. Another advantage is that automatic irrigation systems are generally hidden from view, which means there are no unsightly hoses stretched across the lawn and no more tripping hazards. Sprinkler heads pop up to spray and then retract when the job is done. Underground drip systems do their work out of view. For families with young children and pets who share outAdvantages One of the most obvious ad- door spaces, automatic systems vantages is the time savings af- may be a safer option. forded by an automatic sprinkler or drip irrigation system. Once Disadvantages The primary disadvantage asinstalled, many systems can be set to a timer to water at specif- sociated with a sprinkler system ic time intervals and on certain is the expense. These systems days of the week. This means can be quite costly depending on there’s no need to worry about the size of the property. Furtherforgetting to water the lawn and more, portions of the lawn will coming back from vacation to have to be dug up to install pipework and attach it to the plumbfind crisp, yellow grass. Water is essential to keeping a lawn or garden in good health. The trouble with watering is that it can be time-consuming, especially if your idea of watering is standing outside with the hose. But thanks to irrigation systems, watering has become a lot less hands-on. An irrigation sprinkler or drip system takes much of the work out of watering a landscape. Some can also be fitted to deliver fertilizer and weed-prevention products to a lawn. But before any digging takes place, homeowners might want to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of irrigation systems.

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ing system of the home. This can equate to days or weeks without use of the yard. Afterwards, the landscaping will have to be repaired. It is best to install an irrigation system prior to the installation of sod or extensive landscaping because some of it will have to be torn up. Homeowners who already have pristine yards may be turned off by this reality. Even the most efficient sprinkler systems can have their pit-

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Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00! Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word • Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change

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

Excavating

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

Farm Equipment

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

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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.

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

024

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

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Excavating

New Holland 617 9 ft. Disc Mower with Lely caddy. $5,000/ OBO. 817-296-6169. 1985 2600 Ford tractor, diesel and 5 ft. tiller, $7,000. 817-523-4982.

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Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. 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. GABRIEL’S SERVICES. Fences: privacy & chainlink; demolition; painting; gravel driveways; small excavation, etc. Free Estimates. 817-583-0056.

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

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Free

Two-wheel trailer with title. 817-2372634.

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For Sale

Maytag dryer, $75; Sears washer, $50. 817-237-5443. Lawn tracter, 15.5 HP; generator, 5555 watts; 3.5 HP push mower; aluminum ramps; stationary bike in box. 817-237-2634.

HALL'S

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING 2004 Mountaineer Model 305FKS, 1 BR 1 BA, sleeps 6, slideout, has stove, oven, new fridge, hitch hookup, 32 ft. $10,000. 817-223-4355.

Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

GoGo Scooter, like new, works great, $500. 817-223-4355. One owner, 16 HP Cub Cadet riding mower, in good condition, $300. 817-523-7712. Couch & love seat, $50; hideaway couch, $50; extra large scooter, $800/OBO; treadmill, $50. Call 512460-9790. I live in Azle.

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Garage Sales

TEXAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE CLASSES in Azle/ Springtown. txchlcoach.com or 817-757-6507. RELAY FOR LIFE Yard Sale at Azle Christian Church, 117 Church Street, March 28th, 9A-4P. Friday, 9A-5P & Saturday, 10A-? 129 Bolivar Drive, Weatherford, off Newsom Mound in Hidden Creek Estates.

Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

Huge Estate Sale. Years of accumulation. Carnival glass, tea pots, roosters, Home Interior pictures, china cabinets, king-size bed suite, sofa, love seat, recliners, tables, treadmill. Lots of nice stuff for Resale Shop. You don’t want to miss this one. 1297 Peel Road, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8A-5P. Living Estate of Terry LooneyGilmore & Gary Gilmore ThursdaySunday, 8A-4P, 240 Lynch Bend Road, Springtown. Furniture, tools, etc. Something for everyone!

Multi Family Barn/Garage Sale Friday-Saturday, 8A-6P, 6780 Veal Station Road, Weatherford 76085. Surprise Sale Repeat. The last one was great. Friday-Saturday, 27th28th, open at 10AM, 2810 Hwy 199 E., Springtown (behind Howard’s Garage). Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th, 221 S. Stewart Street. Various and sundry items from RV, books.

Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small 817-495-6157 Terms Available

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

Professional mowing at affordable prices. Call Cliff for a Free Estimate 817-343-7022. JUST ME YARD CARE. Mowing, weed eating, fertilizing, etc. Greg 817-243-5032. Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755. JOJO’S YARD SOLUTIONS & HANDYMAN SERVICES. Free Estimates, Odd Jobs, Reasonable Prices. 817-690-1859.

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

CODY’S

LAWN CARE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Quality Work at Competitive Prices

817.929.1714 Chad's Tree Service

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

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

Irrigation Repair

817-845-6965

RNA Lawn Services

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817-304-3677

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Hauling

Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578. MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences Free Estimates 817-996-7887

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

817-237-5592

20 year experT

Springtown

I would love to be your personal yard expert.

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

817-304-8684 Spring is just around the corner.

Tree Service

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

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

Fr ank sugg, Jr.

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357. TIGERT & SONS IRRIGATION. 25+ years experience. We do it all! Lic# 4543. Call Jim 817-480-8465.

All major credit cards accepted

Firefighter Tractor

Moving Sale Friday & Saturday, 8A3P, 913 Elm Court, Azle. HUGE VFW YARD SALE FridaySaturday, 8A-4P, 11875 FM 730 N., Azle. Rent a Space, $15. EASTER EGG HUNT & BBQ at 11AM Saturday!

Garden/Mowing Service

A.W. TEATER

1113 Idlewood, Azle, Friday, 8A-5P, Saturday, 8A-5P, March 27th-28th. Furniture, clothes, toddler clothes, toys, stroller, dishes, household items.

Mowing • Weed Eating Edging • Trimming

Qualified Family Business Since 1938

☺ All types materials delivered ☺

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Lawn Service

 

817-919-3696

Nobody does it better!

Fr ank’s

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

Dump Truck Hauling

Garage Sales

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8:30A4P, 170 W. Bradshaw, Springtown. Furniture, clothes, misc.

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

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

• Boxed display ads also available

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069 028

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

RATES

Kiley Chesney Construction

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

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.

Springtown Epigraph THE

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 Horse quality fertilized square bales, $8. 817-412-1283.

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

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Hay

SPRIGGING 5 Counties Jack, Wise, Tarrant, Parker, Montague

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

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

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

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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. NOW HIRING experienced Alteration Seamstress. Apply in person at Comet Cleaners, 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. A/C Service Technician needed, 5+ years experience, good driving record. 817-270-8811. HELP NEEDED WEEKDAYS. Management Position possible. Must pass background check and drug test. Apply at Island Swirl, 913 Boyd Road, Suite 100, Azle. 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 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. 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. 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.

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Help Wanted

Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from Dallas to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers.com or 1-877-6067083. Springtown Doctor’s Office hiring front office position. Fax resume to 817-523-5422. Salon Station for Lease. Cuttin Loose Hair Salon. Contact Vicki at 817-629-6434. 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. Part Time position in the Eagle Mountain Baptist Church Nursery with children ages birth - 3. Requires a desire to share Jesus’ love through nurturing play and care. Six hours a week, 3 Sunday morning and 3 Wednesday night. Application & Background check required. Call 817-237-4135. The City of Springtown is now accepting applications for a parttime Librarian , $10.08 an hour. 16 hours per week. Open until filled. Applications may be obtained at City Hall. 102 E. Second Street, Springtown, Texas. E.O.E. Now hiring Class B-CDL Mixer Drivers. Production & Safety Bonuses paid monthly, Employer Matching Retirement Plan available. Apply in person at Wise Ready Mix, 1349 NW Parkway, Azle. Drivers-OTR: Sign-on, Safety, Fuel Bonuses! Competitive Pay Package! Good Benefits. Vacation, Holidays. NO-Touch Freight, NO hazmat. CDL-A. D&D Sexton, Inc. 877-4127209. Drummer & Bassist wanted for Trash Metal Band. For more information call 817-901-8058. American Dream Flag & Banner is now hiring responsible individuals to help with banner & sign production and installations. Part-time to full-time. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to lift 80 lbs. Background and references will be checked. Please apply at 4200 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown. 817-2215490. Technician needed, experienced preferred. Will train right person. Longhorn Termite & Pest Control 817-270-4300. Hair Station & Nail Station for lease in Azle. 817-304-2078. Drivers: Immediate Openings! Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Pay, Paid Holidays, Vacation! New Dry Van Openings at Penske Logistics! CDL-A, 2 years experience. 1-855971-6287.

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Help Wanted

Female, young, mature, for personal domestic and other duties. Call 817525-3923. DIAMOND FOOD MARKET, INC. DATA ENTRY CLERK Monday thru Friday, 6A-3P Experience in Retail Pricing, Excel & Word. Apply at 150 Industrial, Ste 210 Azle, Texas (Compass Bank 2nd Floor) Tele-Sales Rep, early AM hours, 7A-1:30P, M-F. Call between 8A-12P, ask for Ms. Wright. 817-221-9222.

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Home Improvement

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

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.

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

No Positions Available at this Time

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. Laundry-Cleaning Attendants Needed Day / Evening / Weekend Shifts. For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr.

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

940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

Part Time Cook & Cook’s Helper

AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID 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.

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

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

CNA’S WANTED

Hiring

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

TEXAS CROSSWORD

by Charley & Guy Orbison

14 TX Chester Nimitz’s ____ in WWII was admiral 15 UT has ____ Stanley Gardner’s complete study 16 drove fast 18 election day (abbr.) 20 this Young created storied “Curtain Club” at UT (init.) 23 _ _ Belo Corp. is TX newspaper co. 24 dir. to Corpus from San Antonio (abbr.) 25 TXism: “fast as _ ___ up a rafter” 26 desolate by death

27 TXism: “unnecessary __ ____ grease on a jackrabbit” 32 TXism: “let ‘__ rip!” 33 Ken Paxton’s TX position (abbr.) 34 22-across init. 36 “Honest ___”

Motorcycles

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Pets/Livestock

Will pay top dollar for grazing and hay leases. Call 940-389-1936. FREE half Boxer & Shepherd puppies. Mom needs to go also. 817-500-8536. Miniature Donkeys (Jennies) for Sale. 817-991-5350. 2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $7,700 817228-2255.

HORSE SALE

Friday, apr 3, 2015 - 6:00 pM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

059 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.

Pool Service

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

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

062

Plumbing

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned

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

Azle, TX

Water Heaters Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054

,L.L.C.

M10078

concrete

commercial • residential

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

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

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

Devin’s Handyman Service • Insulation WINTER • Kitchen/ SPECIAL Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad! • Powerwashing • Decks

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

2008 Goldwing Trike, 34K miles, garage kept, excellent condition, $25,000. 817-565-4465.

find It In The Classifieds!

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

37 TX “Moonraker” actress Chiles 38 outlaw Hardin quote: “Texas, __ ___!” 39 TXism: “I’d have __ ___ better to die” 40 “tall Texas _____” 41 bit of gossip 43 to Austin from Dallas 45 George H. to George W. (abbr.) 47 DART is Dallas mass _______ 48 “_____ la vista” 55 X-mas gift (2 wds.)

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

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We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Masonry

Backgrounds Checked

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House Cleaning

You’ll love the care you get!

Gary 817-550-7776

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

“Texas sTyle”

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

We Cater to You

Your Cleaning Service

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DOWN

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

HANDYMAN

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1 TXism for “saved” (3 wds.) 2 betraying your country 3 Kimble Co. seat 4 this Preminger directed TX Gene Tierney in “Laura” 9 barn critters 10 closet items (2 wds.) 11 TX Jim J. Bullock was on this TV “alien” series 12 TX cosmetics queen Mary Kay 13 popular product from New York, TX

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

56 TXism: “____ bien” (good) 57 ___ Grande 58 pig’s “wickiup”

Commercial • Residential

• Carpentry • Cement • Rock • Granite • Tile • Painting • Siding

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

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

T.R.D. Construction, LLC

Trucking Company

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

EOE

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

Sebastian Enterprises

with 2 years experience

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

721 Dunaway Ln · Azle

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

48 this Skeeter won Pulitzer for photography at Dallas Times Herald 49 Cowboy Jason Witten position (abbr.) 50 fly high 51 Olajuwon as a Cougar 52 DA evidence (abbr.) 53 Rockport is “Where the fun never ___” 54 TXism: “could shoot the eye out of a ____”

040 Home Improvement

LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement

NOW HIRING

Class A CDL Drivers

ACROSS 1 in Montague Co. on hwy. 82 5 TXism: “lower than a snake’s belly in _ ___” 6 the East TX Dairy Finance Corp. once ____ money to buy dairy cows 7 Tex-Mex tasty 8 superlative suffix 9 TX singer Jim Reeves recorded for ___ Victor 12 TX King Ranch has 825,000 of ‘em 17 goal at Six Flags over TX? (3 wds.) 19 TX “_____town Scandal” stock fraud (1971-72) 21 TXism: “doesn’t know enough to come __ ___ __ the rain” 22 TX “Eagle” Don 23 TXism: “blind __ _ ___” 28 TXism: “stirred up a hornet’s ____” 29 “____ out a living” 30 Travis Tritt’s “_____ _ Quarter” 31 it ain’t “tails” 35 “I got _ ___ deal” 36 this Anna Maria was in Alamo film “Last Command” 42 “_____ ____ Choir” is based in Fort Worth 44 paint layers 46 a very light TX boxer

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

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.

* Parts Counter Sales

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

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CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

Movers

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

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

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Music Lessons

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

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COMMUNITY

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 066

Roofing

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

079

Welding

Anderson Roofing & Remodeling A+ Rating • 35 Years Experience Commerical & Residential

• Composition Roofs • Steel Roofs • Siding: plank/hardi/aluminum/steel • Gutters: 5” & 6” • Windows • Painting PREFERRED CONTRACTOR

817-230-9215 • 817-705-3656

www.owenscorning.com

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

FREEMAN

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

Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC.

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

ons E truc R& tion Metal Building Specialist

36 Years in Azle

817-237-2852

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106

www.owenscorning.com

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

• Painting

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL Our Business is Metal Buildings - And We’re Good! DESIGN

817-523-4137

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling 817-344-8465 Commercial

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

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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Storage

We’ll be here after the storm. STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Advertising Works! 068

Storage

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

ERECTION

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

5x10 $25/month

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

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Residential

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

FABRICATION

art METAL Coz BUILDING SYSTEMS

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

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Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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. FSBO: 1 acre in Reno, water & electric already in place. 1295 Quail Run, $25,000. 817-401-7667. 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

Ash Creek Storage

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.

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

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.

Convenient Location

817-444-3292

West Side Storage 20-5813 70

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Sand/Gravel Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

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Sand/Gravel

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

BEST DEAL

(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.

IEDS

817-444-DIRT(3478)

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

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

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Azle News 817-270-3340 Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217

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

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.

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Rent Unfurnished

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

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

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

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

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. 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. Large 2 BR house, very clean, no pets, all appliances, CH/A, $800/mo. 817-444-3636. 2-1 garage apartment, Springtown, $650/mo. $450 deposit. 817-5652013. PELICAN BAY: 1819 PELICAN OVAL, 2-1-1, $565/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817246-4646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. 3-2 duplex, Springtown ISD, $750/ mo. $350 deposit. Section 8 accepted. 817-980-3066. 2-2, 2 story on 2½ acres, Springtown. 817-454-0037.

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle

Pre-Qualify for April Leasing

$595 2/1 983 sqft $650 2/1 720 sqft-All Bills Paid $550 1/1 550 sqft • Newly Remodeled • Friendly & Quiet Community • Laundry On Site (Water, Trash & Sewer Service Included)

Pet Friendly!

(size restrictions and additional fees apply)

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

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Rent Unfurnished

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

(817) 444-2362

www.stewartbend.com

Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

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

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

SHADY CREEK AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS APARTMENTS

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.

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES

• W/D Connections • Swimming Pool • Water/Trash Service Furnished

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.

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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.

HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT gtatx.com

817-444-2430

AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

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

800-735-2989

084 Mobile Homes for Rent

Sell It In The Classifieds!

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

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

817-755-6161

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

817-246-4646 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

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

Call for appointment

2 BR 2 BA, 80x14 MH, CH/A, W/D connections, 2-car carport. 817444-4012.

Jerry W. Mitchell

Springtown RV Park

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

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

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Mobile Home/RV Lots

1 & 2 Bedrooms

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

BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC.

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817-598-0663

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

Dozer and Tractor Work

085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446.

Classifieds

Put some cash in that college fund with a garage sale! Earn some extra income with a Classified Ad!

Need to sell your riding mower? Call today and ask about our $19.95

3-MONTH SPECIAL!

Azle News 817-270-3340 Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217

Call Terry in Azle at 817-270-3340 or Shirley in Springtown at 817-220-7217

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COMMUNITY

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM 817-220-7217 or 817-270-3340

Want To Sell

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511 W. Main St., Azle

817-821-5236

Make it a “Smart” move!

Each office is independently owned and operated

New ListiNg - Instantly Appealing! This immaculate 3-3-3 offers a great floor plan with open concept, two living areas, formal dining, study and large mud room. Kitchen features double oven, bar, granite counters tops & built in microwave. Master bath offers deep jetted tub, duel vanities and large his & her closets. Beautiful one acre landscaped lot fenced and complete with sprinkler system. Nice 20 x 30 workshop with loft offers lots of storage! Azle ISD $299,900. A greAt PLAce to BuiLd Your BusiNess! - Commercial lot with frontage on access road of Hwy 199. Great highway visibility. Existing slab already on lot. Azle ISD - $125,000.

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G Property to be sold as is. Birdville ISD - $75,000 INareas. New ListiNg - Cute & Clean 3-1-1 dining N2D PEwith Pride of owNershiP shows! Custom built 4-3-3 with formal dining room & study. Beautiful rock fireplace in living room. Gourmet kitchen features center island, granite counter tops, built in microwave & double oven. Large master bedroom downstairs. Master bath has double vanities, jetted tub & walk in shower. Game room comes complete with wet bar & mini fridge. Great 19x10 balcony for viewing wildlife & views of the countryside! Landscaped with sprinkler system. Azle ISD- $339,900. A greAt ProPertY for the eNtire fAMiLY! Beautiful 390.6 acres with great views! Lots of trees & a 5+ acre private SOLD pond. Loaded with deer, turkey and dove. Poolville ISD - $1,250,000.

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horses weLcoMe! - Nice 3-2 with formal dining & 2 car detached garage. Large living area with wood burning fire place & recently added wood floors. Kitchen features center island, new oven & lots of cabinet space.Recently replaced items include, back splash in kitchen, ceiling fans, carpet & HVAC. Fully fenced with pipe fencing. 2 metal barns with stalls & tack rooms. Great wrap around porch to enjoy the beautiful views. Springtown ISD- $244,000.

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HILL COUNTRY LIVING, 4.11 acres north of Kerrville just outside Harper. Paved roads, electricity, live oak trees. Newer manufactured homes allowed. $790/down, $366/mo. (9.9%, 30-years) 1-800-876-9720 or ranchenterprisesltd.com

109 East First St. Springtown

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Farm Equipment

TRACTORS IMPLEMENTS HAY KING MASSEY FERGUSON NEW & USED

Air Conditioning and Heating

Carpentry

J&E

DOZERS TRAILERS BELTEC AERWAY

Chapman Carpentry

Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Springtown, Texas 817-220-4506 TACLA14745E

11601 JACKSBORO HWY. • FT.WORTH, TX 76135 GREG QUEBE 817-237-6641 MARK ELLENBARGER JASON JEWETT SALES PARTS

www.ee-equipment.com

Appliance Repair Services

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

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

817-298-1699 or 817-298-1661

• Exterior & Interior Remodeling • Patio Covers • Drywall Repair

30% OFF

Cooking Appliance Repair

Professional & Dependable

Consumer-rated RUUD Equipment.

Trash/Waste Service

817-946-6787 • 817-444-4198

ATEX TRASH SERVICE

27 per month weekly pickup Proudly Serving The Community We Live In

817-344-8464

Off-Duty Firefighter

ATEXTRASh.com

Exterminators

817-915-2470

Tom Samples Pest Control

Family owned and operated. Over 50 years of service.

Your complete pest control service