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SMU: Wells cause of earthquakes Injection and extraction along ancient fault lines to blame BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

A team of scientists led by Southern Methodist University (SMU) researchers released its findings Tuesday, April 21, regarding a series of earthquakes in the Azle, Reno, and Briar area from November 2013 through January 2014. In a nutshell, those scientists say it’s a combination of gas field fluid injection and removal that is “most likely” the cause of the swarm of earthquakes. Heather DeShon, SMU associate professor of geophysics, is one of the lead scientists on the team. She explained that some “ancient faults” in the region are more susceptible to movePressure built around injection wells ment – “near critically stressed” annually. Graphic courtesy SMU report – due to their orientation and

direction. and more than 70 production wells in “In other words, surprisingly small the area that remove both natural gas changes in stress can reactivate certain and significant volumes of salty water faults in the reknown as brine. gion and cause “The model earthquakes,” shows that a DeShon said. pressure differOne such ential develops fault, the Newalong one of the ark East fault faults as a comzone, runs bined result of from the Reno high fluid injecarea northeast tion rates to the across Eagle west and high Heather DeShon Mountain water removSMU professor/scientist Lake. A sepaal rates to the rate antithetic east,” said Mat– an opposing or intersecting fault – is thew Hornbach, SMU associate pronearby. fessor of geophysics. Researchers used a sophisticated 3D “When we ran the model over a model to estimate stress changes from 10-year period through a wide range two nearby wastewater injection wells of parameters, it predicted pressure

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We can rule out stress changes induced by local water table changes.

changes significant enough to trigger earthquakes on faults that are already stressed.” Don’t blame the drought Model-predicted stress changes on the fault were typically tens to thousands of times larger than stress changes associated with water level fluctuations caused by the recent Texas drought. “What we refer to as induced seismicity – earthquakes caused by something other than strictly natural forces – is often associated with subsurface pressure changes,” said DeShon. “We can rule out stress changes induced by local water table changes. While some uncertainties remain, it is unlikely that natural increases to PLEASE SEE QUAKES, PAGE 2A.

Teen cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run on FM 730 N BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The Azle Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify the driver and/or vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident that occurred at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in the 12100 block of FM 730 North. A 16-year-old male riding a bicycle northbound with a companion was struck from behind by an unknown

vehicle. That vehicle never stopped, continuing northbound. According to the report filed by Azle police, the rider who was struck was on the paved shoulder of the road, while his companion was next to him in the grass. The vehicle failed to drive in a single lane, veering onto the shoulder, where it struck the cyclist.

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The young man was transported to a Fort Worth hospital via CareFlite Air Ambulance in serious condition. His companion said it all happened so fast he didn’t even get a look at the vehicle. If you have any information about this incident, contact Det. Lukowsky at rlukowsky@ci.azle.tx.us or call the The somber sight of a teenager’s shoe still sitting on the shoulder Azle Police Department at 817-444- of FM 730 North marked the site where a bicyclist was struck in a hit-and-run accident April 15. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman 3221.

Open book, open door New APD Chief Pippins talks shop with Rotary BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The trip from the tiny town of Tye all the way to Azle – by way of Odessa – took more than 30 years for Rick Pippins. After just six weeks on the job as Chief of Police for the city of Azle, Pippins says he’s glad he made it here. Speaking to members of the Azle Rotary Club Thursday, April 16, Pippins easily talked about himself, his

family, his policing philosophy and the Azle Police Department. “Everything good that ever happened to me happened in Odessa,” Pippins said, referring to his wife, son and daughter as well as a “satisfying 30-year career” with the Odessa Police Department. But almost four years ago, when he was a finalist for the Azle Police Chief job, Pippins and family came to check

Azle out and loved it here. “We knew if we ever had another opportunity, we’d come here,” Pippins said. “I redoubled my efforts and this time I got the job – we’re very grateful to this community for giving us this opportunity.” The chief says he’s been mostly taking things in his first few weeks on the PLEASE SEE NEW, PAGE 2A.

Lightning cause of minor AHS fire

Multiple 911 calls directed firefighters from across the area to this residential structure fire in the 7400 block of Elman Lane Wednesday, April 15. The first units on scene found the attic of the home very heavily involved, Tarrant County Deputy Fire Marshal Keith Ebel said. No one was in the home at the time, and Ebel said the damage was so severe there is no way to determine where or how the fire started. He does not suspect foul play, but did say he expects the home to be declared a total loss. Firefighters from Azle, Briar-Reno, LaJunta, Parker County ESD 1, Boyd, Lake Worth, Silver Creek, and Eagle Mountain battled the blaze with help from the River Oaks VFD, which brought its air truck. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist the homeowners as well as firefighters. One firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor burn. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN A small flash fire on the roof of the Annex building necessitated the evacuation of Azle High School for about 45 minutes Monday morning, April 20. Azle Fire Marshal Kenny Wilson says the cause of the fire appears to be a lightning strike during Saturday’s storms which perforated a flexible gas line. Gas from the perforated line apparently collected in a void space below an HVAC unit, and when a teacher attempted to turn on the heater in a classroom, that gas ignited and “flashed,” leaving a very small fire on the roof. The odor of burning tar on the roof alerted occupants of the school that something was amiss, and a call was made to 911. Wilson said damage to the building was minimal. Buford-Thompson Company – the general contractor for the construction of a new gym and Career and Technology Education Center at the campus – is already making repairs.

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Azle Fire Marshal Kenny Wilson provided this photo of a perforated flexible gas line he believes was damaged by a lightning strike and later caused a small fire on the roof of Azle High School’s Annex Building.

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New chief, new ideas coming for Azle PD n NEW, FROM PAGE ONE.

The Newark East fault zone clearly runs adjacent to injection wells linked to a swarm of earthquakes here in 2013-14. Photo courtesy SMU report

Quakes tied to local injection well use n QUAKES, FROM PAGE ONE.

tectonic stresses led to these events.” While the researchers are confident in their findings, still more data is needed to further nail down the exact causation, they say. How it affects Azle Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett had just finished his sixth interview of the day and anticipated more. He had been briefed in a conference call earlier in the day, and said it’s clear to him more data and more studying of the data is necessary.

As a result of the study, Brundrett said he plans to write the Railroad Commission of Texas and request they shut down the injection wells in question immediately. “I’m not against oil and gas activity at all, but it must be done responsibly,” he said. “Really, the problem with these two injection wells is just that they’re in the wrong spot. They’re too near the pre-historic fault lines.” The city of Azle’s oil and gas ordinance, developed in 2004, has worked well for the city, Brundrett said. “I really think disposal well operators are smart enough to

keep their dials turned down so they don’t cause any more earthquakes around the city,” he said. “The larger issue is keeping what happened here in Azle from happening to others around the state of Texas.” That’s why Brundrett is so concerned about House Bill 40, which he said “takes control of subsurface regulation away from municipalities and local governments. “I would encourage people to contact their State Representatives, State Senators and the Texas Rail Road Commission and voice their concerns about gas well activity causing earthquakes.”

Correction In last week's Rotary Students of the Month story, we said that Elisabeth Sloan played the Wicked Witch in AHS' production of The Wizard of Oz. That is incorrect. She played the main Oz guard; the witch was portrayed by Taylor May. The News regrets the error.

job, and will continue studying the dynamics of the Azle Police Department for at least another month or so. “I don’t think it’s a smart idea to come in here and start making things the way they are in Odessa – this is not Odessa East,” he joked. “What I have found is that this community is very fortunate to have officers who are on par with any of the officers I left back in Odessa – they are just as energetic, enthusiastic and motivated and they take great pride in their work.” The community has done a great job of providing the department with the tools, equipment, and materials it needs to do its job, he added. There are several things Pippins wants to establish over the foreseeable future. First among them is a culture in which Azle’s police officers understand they are, first and foremost, public servants. “We’re basically in the ser- Police Chief Rick Pippins came to Azle from Odessa vice and delivery business, and and said he is happy to be here. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman that’s what we’re going to deliver,” Pippins said. necessary to increase the capa- do want to put in place both a He also hopes to provide bilities of the detective bureau Crisis Intervention Team and a more and better training local- within the department. Tactical Response Team,” the ly for his officers, cutting the “We want to bring those chief said. “We need to increase costs assocl ear ance our ability to safely respond to ciated with rates up so tactical situations in preparasending them you guys tion for any hostage, barricade, elsewhere for get the best or active shooting situation that training. p o s s i b l e could arise.” That will service Finally, Pippins said he openable offor your erates under a true open door ficers to money,” he policy. achieve their said. “Unless I’m literally tied up certifications O f on something else, I’m happy more timely course, ev- to sit down with anyone to disRick Pippins and allow ery police cuss any situation – even if it’s Azle Police Chief them to addepartment a complaint,” Pippins said. “We vance within on TV has won’t be turning people away, the departa SWAT Team. even if they’re coming with a ment and their careers. “You won’t be seeing a gripe.” He also plans to put some SWAT Team in Azle for many He added that the department emphasis on tools and training years to come – however, we also accepts compliments.

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I’m happy to sit down with anyone to discuss any situation.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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Open Letter to the Good Citizens of Azle Dear Friends and Neighbors, Please don’t be deceived by a Dallas businessman’s false attacks on our local water board. As a resident of Azle and a local Tarrant Regional Water District board member, I am asking for your help to stop a ruthless Dallas businessman (Monty Bennett) from taking control of our Tarrant Regional Water District. Bennett is spending millions to fund phony lawsuits against TRWD and to fund FALSE attacks on two of our outstanding local board members (Marty Leonard and Jim Lane) who are up for election this May. This Dallas businessman’s agenda is clear— he is trying to take over control of our local water supply with his own puppet slate of water board candidates; and he wants to stop a critical TRWD water pipeline project from East Texas. (This project is needed to put more water into Eagle Mountain Lake and other local lakes so our region’s water supply can keep up with local population growth.) Recently too, the press has pulled the curtain back on Bennett’s agenda by reporting that one of his Dallas financed puppet candidates (Mary Kelleher, who was elected in 2013) is now under investigation by the Texas Ethics Commission for not reporting an estimated half million dollars in secret funding from Bennett. Bennett has also been recently investigated by the Tarrant County DA for taking Kelleher on an all expense paid out-of-state trip with him to New Orleans. Additionally, Kelleher is the only board member in TRWD history to be PUBLICLY-CENSURED. Kelleher was censured last year by the TRWD Board for making false statements before the Fort Worth City Council. The truth is TRWD’s elected board has been a strong steward of taxpayer money. Our water district’s 2-penny tax rate has been flat for over 15 years! Furthermore, thanks to TRWD’s nationally acclaimed water conservation and wetlands water recycling projects, we have saved local taxpayers millions of dollars — all while helping our local communities have water during the current sustained drought. Also, thanks to TRWD’s leadership (under Jim Lane and Marty Leonard) and with the help of County Commissioner JD Johnson, State Rep. Charlie Geren, and others— TRWD stopped another Dallas developer from commercializing pristine undeveloped land around Eagle Mountain Lake. This land is now dedicated as Eagle Mountain Park and it, as well as our Trinity Trails system, is cared for by TRWD in partnership with nonprofit groups. So, the next time you get a FALSE attack mailer by one of Dallas businessman Monty Bennett’s puppet slate of candidates, or receive one of their ugly and misleading robo-phone calls— please join with me, and your other Azle neighbors listed below in making sure this Dallas businessman does not succeed. Instead, please vote, and encourage your family and friends, to vote for keeping control of our local water supply in local hands by re-electing Marty Leonard and Jim Lane to the Tarrant Regional Water District Board in the upcoming May 9th election. Sincerely, Jack Stevens

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NEWS DIGEST April 25 is Reno Cleanup Day Residents of Reno can dispose of unwanted items from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the city’s annual cleanup event sponsored by Progressive Waste Solutions (formerly IESI). Most brush, car batteries, scrap metal, and other garbage may be disposed of during the event; however, no hazardous materials, tires, shingles, or paint will be accepted. Proceeds from the sale of disposed scrap metal will go to local food pantries. The event is open only to citizens of Reno who must bring a current water bill or other proof of residence.

Medicaid/CHIP help here April 28 Every fourth Tuesday at the Azle Memorial Library, 333 West Main Street, help is available for enrolling in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In April, the fourth Tuesday is the 28th. Assistance will be provided from 1-4 p.m. in the Large Study Room.

Hoover Health, Safety Fair April 30 Hoover Elementary will host its third annual Health and Safety Fair Thursday, April 30 from 9-10 a.m. for the fifth grade and from 10-11 a.m. for the sixth grade. Families and members of the community are invited to attend.

Azle Cleanup Day set for May 2 Azle, in partnership with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), will conduct its annual, free city-wide clean-up day from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the city’s facility on Denver Trail. Residents can drop off brush, furniture, bulky items, appliances, metal for recycling, and small amounts of construction materials from do-it-yourself projects. CWD will be on site to collect household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, cleaners, used motor oil and batteries), E*waste (computers, printers, electronic devices, old television sets), used tires, and a document shredder will be on site for any sensitive documents.

Azle PD now equipped with elite body cameras during various events,” Russell said. “Purchasing body cameras was the next step, and we wanted to do this and be on the cutting edge of technology, in order to provide better public service and bring better cases to court,” said Russell. The purchase of the cameras was made in part using a $6,000 grant the department received from participating in a Department of Transportation survey. Russell said, “We conducted an assessment of various cameras. We had some demo cameras sent to us and compared capability and price,” Russell said. “Based on those two criteria, WOLFCOM blew away all the competitors’ cameras. “Our officers like the various functions including the fact that the cameras can be used day and night and do not need ambient light. The infrared is way ahead of several competitors. When we compared the demo cameras, we realized other brands did not have all the ca-

The Azle Police Department recently purchased 16 WOLFCOM 3RD EYE Police Body Cameras for $11,440. The purchase included a twoyear warranty and radio cables so officers can hook up their units to radios to utilize the radio speaker function. According to a press release from WOLFCOM, Azle PD Lt. Bill Russell says the department has studied the issue of body cameras for about two years. “All the incidents going on around the country are just reinforcing our resolve and decision to purchase and use the body cameras,” said Russell. “We had been waiting for technology to get to the place where it was feasible and the prices into a practical range.” In the past the department used dashboard mounted cameras in their police cars. “The dash cams proved to be valuable in the investigation of citizen complaints and are able to shed light on what happened

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public boat sale to satisfy storage lien. Up for bids: 24’ 1985 Suntracker, HIN: BUJ40747A585, TX: 2606BJ. Legally belonging to SEAN D. SLUSSER. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at WEST BAY MARINA, 6925 Liberty School Tap Road, Azle, Texas 76020, 817-444-1622. Terms are cash/cashier’s check at time of sale. Subdivision Ranchoaks Addition Phase II has approved a petition by a majority vote of 52% (90) to change the number of committee members from 3 to 9. The petition was filed at Tarrant County Clerk 02/23/2015.

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pabilities of the WOLFCOM. Azle bought eight cameras with the grant funds initially. Russell said the city supported that decision and made it mandatory that all officers wear body cameras. “We then ordered an additional 16 cameras and purchased about $30,000 worth of technology infrastructure to support the body cameras,” he said. Russell says a majority of the 25 officers in the department are pro camera: “A few

Reba was critically injured when a truck turned in front of her, while riding her moped on March 24. She was transported by AirEvac with serious injuries. Reba is the daughter of Roy Williams member and officer of V.F.W. Post 2137 in Azle. The VFW Post 2137 and Reno Fire Department will host the benefit. If you have any questions or donations please call 817-444-2912.

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Azle FCCLA tops in Sports Nutrition The Azle High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – FCCLA, for short – competed in state competition April 9-11 in Corpus Christi. The Azle Sports Nutrition team Ruby Ariosa and Jimmy Fager earned first place berths at state and advance

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to the national competition in Washington, D.C. July 3-9. Azle’s Parliamentary Procedure team took sixth place in State competition. That team is comprised of Leola Gonzalez, secretary; Natasha Carter, treasurer; Kristina Martinez; Justin Olson; Lauren Cordell, president; and Kerry Comeans.

Liberty Elementary’s kindergarten performed its music program Thursday, April 16 for classmates, staff, friends and family. The program, Baby Beluga, was directed by Liberty music teacher Megan Coronado.

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The AHS Parliamentary Procedure team is comprised of (l-r): Leola Gonzalez, secretary; Natasha Carter, treasurer; Kristina Martinez; Justin Olson; Lauren Cordell, president; and Kerry Comeans; they took sixth place at state.

Jimmy Fager (left) and Ruby Ariosa took top honors in State FCCLA competition and advance to National competition in Sports Nutrition.

The Azle High School Winterguard, competing against 121 groups in its class, placed 38th at World Championships in Dayton, Ohio April 16. The Guard’s preliminary score of 77.030 didn’t boost them into semi-final competition, but Director Debra Oldroyd said the team had its best performance of the season. While in Dayton, the AHS Winterguard watched other events with a keen eye toward their next season. They also took in some of the sights around Dayton, including the National Air Force Museum. Above, the Guard is pictured at NTCA Grand National Championships at Thomas Coliseum April 11. Photo courtesy Mark Jacobs

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Small business seminar due here Chamber, local bank hosting April 27 event In partnership with the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bank of Azle, a branch of Herring Bank, will host a Small Business Appreciation Seminar from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 27. The purpose of this educational event is to provide local business owners with tips that will help them reach their goals for success. The covered topics will discuss solutions to help grow businesses in a number of areas. Attendees will learn how

to save time, understand the various legal aspects of business ownership, and will walk away with some great ideas on boosting business. The event is free to all. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The topics and speakers include: • Investment Strategies for Business Owners – Rodney Skelton (CPA) – PFS Securities America Inc. • Wellbeing: At Home and the Workplace – Bob Ellzey

Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Azle Church of Christ, 336 NW Parkway under the direction of Roberts Family Affordable Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Azleland Cemetery. Jimmie and his wife June Parker-Bennett owned and operated Lake Auto Parts in Lake Worth and Reno for nearly thirty years and Bennett Ranch in Wise County, Texas. Survivors include wife of 56 years; three children, Deidre Bennett-Stephenson, Desiree Bennett-Cole and by sue turnipseed Chris Bennett along with four grandchildren and three greatThe B. J. Clark Community Center Monday through Friday Jimmie Dwane Bennett was grandchildren. is the place for those over 60 to come for activities including born July 22, 1935 and passed computer classes and exercise. Some come to keep in touch with away April 17, 2015. The Azle News, friends and have a good meal. Funeral services will be April 22, 2015 Edition Last Friday was Produce Day and the participants received potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, and other items. Sandwich makings and desserts also went home with the seniors to help with their food budget. Those who signed up for pet food received food for their pet companions. The Azle Police Chief is scheduled to come Friday, April 24 and help the group become more aware of the services they receive from his department. Kyle Culwell will be in on April 28 to tell about the Azle Parks in Winfield, Louisiana to Purvis and Recreation Department, what it offers and how seniors can and Myrtle (Bozerman) Willis. enjoy what is available. She retired in Arizona, living in Keno with Carrie will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29th. Douglas and Sierra Vista before Come for fun with Carrie and win a prize to take home. moving to Texas due to illness. There are new people joining the Senior Center group and if Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldridge Estes, Sr.; son, Eldridge Estes, Jr. and brother Jack Willis. Survivors include nephews, Bert Estes and wife Barbara of Springtown, Richard Willis and wife, Elizabeth of Shreveport, Louisiana, Todd Willis and wife Sarah of Cushing, Oklahoma; nieces, Barbara Mooney of 1-800-593-2747 Beth Willis Estes, 90, passed The Woodlands, Texas, Lisa www.galbreaithpickard.com away Thursday, April 16, 2015 Kimberly and husband, Dewayne of Shreveport Louisiana and in Azle. James R. Plowman A memorial service will be Charlotte Couch of Azle. Norma Plowman held at a later date in Sierra Vista, 913 N. Elm St. The Azle News, Arizona. Weatherford, TX 76086 April 22, 2015 Edition Beth was born Dec. 24, 1924

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et’s say the extremists end up being right: That when Hillary Clinton is elected president, all our guns will be confiscated and the United States will be given over to ISIS. Or zombies. Only those survivalists who weren’t in bed with the Illuminati or who wisely never paid federal income tax will possess the items needed to exist in a post-apocalyptic America. The other day, while the Bride was shopping for a Weed Eater at Lowe’s, I was eating a hot dog and reading a magazine up near the registers. There, an article detailed just what those lucky enough to not die after the end of America as we know it will

• ‘personal care’ items – need to continue to live. toilet paper and feminine You might want to start hygiene products might be hoarding these items: highly valuable a couple • big dogs – one more of months in (this also inlevel of protection cludes condoms and birth • duct tape – duh control options; reproduc• manual can openers ing right off the bat is proband mixers – you’d hate to ably not wise) waste ammo blowing off • insulated ice chests – the top of some Del Monte not for keeping things cold peas (there won’t be any ice) • coffee and tea – scramON YOUR but for keeping items from bling to live in a dystopian getting frozen world is not the time you MARK • bolts, nails, glue – little want to ween yourself off Mark K. Campbell things will mean a lot caffeine • an inflatable mattress • hard copies of medical and gardening guides – a nuclear blast – maybe the most valuable futuristic item; your spouse is not going to like might mess up Dr. Oz’s Internet site

sleeping on pine needles for long, and if Mama ain’t happy... • seeds – after all the dandelions and mushrooms and canned goods are consumed, somebody’s going to have to grow some real food • bleach – not for coloring your hair since no one will care that you are a fake blond anymore; the bleach is for purifying water • washboards and clothespins – your old high dollar front-loading washer will have zero value • baking soda – for putting out fires since you’d never waste precious water on flames • booze and cigarettes – great for trading with hillbillies • reading glasses – not much use

having the How to Grow Anything series if you can’t read it • scissors and sewing supplies – when racing through forests in fear of your life, you’ll likely eventually tear your shirt or pants • nail clippers, soap, wet wipes – you may never shower again; why survive if you die from being nasty • bicycles – since it’s unlikely that, even in pre-apocalyptic today, that giant pothole on Highway 199 is ever going to get repaired, when under attack you can probably ride and outdistance some guy loaded down with all those “personal care” items. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and will almost certainly go down in the first wave.

In the heat of conflict: NAP time A napping leader won’t be asleep at the switch f you have been in leadership and apathy tend not to coexist. You for any length of time, you’ve want to affirm the passion that people been there. I’m talking about are bringing to the discussion and then the moments when conflict channel that passion toward a positive raises its head in all its ugliness shared vision. and venom. The times when Sounds simple enough, right? I am you see things about to spiral out of not so naive as to believe or suggest control and people who are supposed that it is easy. In fact, there are serious to love each other and be on the same challenges to NAP time that we must team start to choose sides and draw be willing to accept: lines in the sand. Those moments in• You can’t take it personally. Even tensely and uniquely test the mettle of if it is. Even if it seems that the vulyour leadership. So what’s tures are circling above the best way to approach your wounded carcass. those moments? Taking the high road is Take a NAP. often a difficult climb, but No, I’m not talking about remember your calling. going Rip Van Winkle and • You must surrender hoping that it will all be your agenda. It may not over when you wake up. be about you, but it may I’m talking about deliberbe something about which ately and intentionally beyou care deeply and in coming the Non-Anxious which you have investPresence in the room. I’m ed much time in prayer, talking about stepping, not preparation, and emotionout of, but above the fray LIFE MATTERS al capital. Your task is to and being the one who get everyone focused on pours cool water on the fire Gerry Lewis God’s agenda. Hopefully, rather than gasoline. yours matches His, but to So, you may ask, what are the ben- focus on yours is to invite continued efits of this NAP time? Here are just division between those who are with a few: you and those who are against you. • You are leading by example. Both • You must love those with whom calmness and chaos are contagious. you disagree. I admit it. That is stinkYou want to make sure that the right in’ hard sometimes. But Jesus did “germs” are airborne in the room. not say that the mark of discipleship • You are emphasizing “we” over is how well we lead or convince, but “me.” Some issue is interrupting our how well we love. And perhaps one unity and fellowship. You want to try mark of a great leader is how well we to get all of us facing the issue togeth- lead our followers to love one another. er, rather than the issue being the diThis approach gives a whole new viding line between us and them. definition to “power NAP.” • You are identifying conflict as a positive sign. What? Positive? Abso- Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misfor the Harvest Baptist Association, which lutely! People don’t have conflict over issions headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at things they don’t care about. Conflict www.drgerrylewis.com.

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Wouldn't you have liked to be a fly on the wall when. . .

t the Texas State Historical Association convention that I attended in March in Corpus Christi, one of the sessions was called “Fly on the Wall: Eves dropping on Texas History.” Four Texas historians served on a panel, and each were asked to relate a special event in Texas history during which they would have liked to have been present as a “fly on the wall.” Patrick Cox chose April 12, 1945, the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt died. Obviously, that was not a Texas event, but Texans were affected because prominent in the government at the time were Sam Rayburn from Bonham and Lyndon B. Johnson from Johnson City, both in Congress. Heather Green Wooten chose April 14, 1935 in the Texas Panhandle on Palm Sunday, called “Black Sunday” because of a terrible dust storm that day. In fact, the series of severe dust storms caused the Midwest to be called the “Dust Bowl” during those Depres-

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sion years. Wooten had grown up in the Panhandle, but after the Dust Bowl days, and had heard much about them. Fort Worthian Dr. Watson Arnold, who recently served as TSHA president, related that he would have liked to have been a fly on the wall at the Alamo March 6, 1836 when Texans Jim Bowie, William B. Travis, Davy Crockett and James Butler Bonham were among the 182 men who died. He dispelled some myths and said it was a pivotal event in Texas and U.S. History. Historian Dan K. Utley, who grew up in Tyler County in East Texas, chose 1909 as a pivotal year for the timber industry there. Lumbering companies cut trees with no limits on how many, but that year Gifford Pinchot of the U.S. Interior Dept., a conservationist, set in motion a practice that replacement trees must be planted for each one cut. Pinchot saved the lumber industry. While listening to these four people tell about the historic event where they would have liked to be present to observe, I began to think what I would

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say if someone asked me. Possibilities I considered were: • As a fly on the wall in the courthouse in Jacksboro on July 5-6, 1871, I could have watched the trial of Kiowa Indians SaPAGES FROM tanta and Big who were WESTERN Tree, charged beHISTORY cause of their in J’Nell L. Pate leadership an attack on a wagon train near Salt Creek in Young County. I mentioned recently that it was that raid and trial that got me interested in Texas and Western history. • Another possibility of an event that I would have liked to observe was the first airplane flight in Fort Worth. The event occurred January 12-13 at a racetrack near present West Seventh Publisher Kim Ware

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Street north of where Montgomery Plaza now is located. Four French fliers who traveled around the country to put on flying exhibitions came by train and assembled their lightweight airplanes after arrival. Roland Garros barely lifted off in the wind on the 12th, and Rene Simon flew a longer distance on the 13th even though conditions were not much better. The crowd paid 50 cents each (25 for children) to view the performance. • Or, perhaps I would like a spot on the ceiling to look down on the speeches and dedication ceremonies when the military base that continued after World War II was renamed Carswell Air Force Base after Major Horace S. Carswell who grew up on the North Side of Fort Worth and was killed during the war. His widow Virginia and his four-year-old son Robert were there on Friday Feb. 27, 1948 along with Fort Worth's Congressman Wingate Lucas, who flew in from Washington for the event. A large crowd assembled as well. • Or, I could have been an unwanted

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and uninvited fly on the wall of the Crystal Ballroom of the Texas Hotel on Eighth Street in downtown Fort Worth on November 22, 1963 when President John Kennedy made his last speech before boarding an airplane to fly to Dallas where he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. Pres. Kennedy thanked prominent Fort Worthians who had placed several expensive paintings in their hotel room for the viewing pleasure of the President and the First Lady Jackie for their one night in Fort Worth. Neither the historians at the convention in Corpus Christi nor I can really “fly” back into history to spy on famous events, but why not think of the main one you would like to see if you could? I chose historic happenings from the town where I was born and the city where I grew up. Azle, where I have lived for the past 47 years, must await another day! 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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Senate passes version of 2016-2017 state budget

revenues approved by voters last November and $1.3 billion from ending diversions of transportation funds to other parts of the budget. The rest of the additional money is contingent on passage of a measure that would authorize a one-time shift of motor vehicle sales tax funds to the Texas Department of Transportation.” According to Senate documents, CSHB 1 also would fund border security efforts at “unprecedented levels” by sending $811 million to the Texas Department of Public Safety and associated agencies to pay for manpower, technology and training along the border. Nelson also said CSHB 1 devotes $373 million to cover caseload growth in Medicaid.

he Texas Senate on April 14 passed its version of the 2016-2017 state budget. Because the Houseand Senate-approved budgets are $1.6 billion apart, five Senate members and five House members will be appointed to a conference committee to resolve differences. The Senate’s version of the budget totals $211 billion in state and federal funds to pay for state services over the next two fiscal years. Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, who spearheaded the writing of the legislation, said the budget is one that “will keep our state strong, prosperous and compassionate.” Nelson pointed out that transportation funding under CSHB 1 would increase by almost $5 billion over the current allotment. “That includes $2.4 billion in oil and gas tax

Senate passes contract bill Senate Bill 543, legislation to strengthen oversight and management of state contracts by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, was unanimously approved by

the full Senate on April 14. “Poor management of s o m e contracts results in inadequate delivery of goods STATE and serCAPITAL vices and HIGHLIGHTS costs taxpayers Ed Sterling millions of dollars,” Zaffirini said, adding that her bill “would improve state contracting at every stage of the process, including planning, procurement, contract formation and oversight.” SB 543, Zaffirini said, is complementary to SB 20 by Senate Finance Committee Chair Nelson, passed by the Senate last month to crack down on the

contracting practices of state agencies. Both bills have come in the wake of a series of investigative stories by the Austin American-Statesman that brought to light a $110 million no-bid contract awarded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

and protect the innocent. I understand – that we should make every effort not to be pulled into civil wars and the affairs of other countries. But I also know there are times when we must act, when standing by and doing nothing becomes a crime against humanity. Or when taking only minimal action that has little effect is no substitute for real action. In time, I believe both God and history will rightly condemn us for doing so little. To use an increasingly common comparison: If this were WWII and you received reports of the atrocities of the Nazi regime, what would you do? Do you believe the decision of the U.S. to fight Germany was wrong? While it is true that millions

more died then than have died in this conflict, still I must ask, how many more must die before you will take action? How many more atrocities against women and children? How many more innocent lives snuffed out? If your own daughter were sold as a sex slave would you not act? Why should it matter if it is someone else’s daughter? As for me, I can no longer bear to do nothing. I beg you to act, but If you refuse to send our troops– then send me. Call for volunteers; I will go, I will fight as best I can, and I will die to protect the innocent. I just can’t do nothing anymore.

Border cameras get results Texas Department of Public Safety on April 13 announced its law enforcement effort using a motion-detection camera array along the Texas-Mexico border, was responsible for some 29,300 apprehensions and more than 44 tons of drugs seized in 2014. Motion-detection cameras used in “Operation Drawbridge” are placed on farms and ranches near the border. According to the DPS, when a smuggling or suspicious event is detected, an alert is sent to border county sheriffs, the U.S. Border Patrol and the DPS, who work together to arrest suspects.

Traffic camera bill moves Senate Bill 714 by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, legislation to ban police departments’ use of red light cameras in the ticketing of motorists, was passed by the Senate Transportation Committee on April 13. The bill next will be considered by the full Senate. Figures furnished by the state Comptroller’s office suggest that banning the automated cameras statewide would result in an estimated loss of $96.5 million in general revenue in fiscal year 2016. Jobless rate falls in March Texas Workforce Commission on April 17 announced the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February. According to the agency, Texas has not seen a rate this low since July 2007 and continues to trend below the national average of 5.5 percent.

Notably, however, the Mining and Logging sector, which includes oil and gas employment, saw a decline in March with the loss of an estimated 2,800 jobs statewide. House approves ‘carry’ bill On a vote of 96-35, the House on April 17 tentatively approved CSHB 910, allowing a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun. A final vote on the bill may be taken this week. A House-Senate conference committee would have to be named so differences between the House bill and a similar bill passed earlier by the Senate could be hashed out. A final, agreed-upon version then would go before the House and Senate for a final vote. Veteran state reporter and legislative analyst Ed Sterling is member services director for the Texas Press Association, whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million.

Letter to the Editor To Mr. Obama: ‘I just can’t do nothing’

dle East and the world. As you know, only days earlier, 12 innocent people were cast off a refugee boat and drowned simply because they were Christians. The murderers weren’t members of ISIS, but merely fellow passengers. Meanwhile, ISIS continues to slaughter, burn, behead and crucify the innocent. So Mr. President, how long? How long are we going to do nothing while children are raped, Christians are murdered, women are enslaved, and mass graves are dug? How long? I understand – that the U.S. should not become involved in every act of injustice in our world. I understand – that the citizens of those countries have a responsibility to provide justice

I sent this to our President April 20. An open letter to the President: Mr. President, today, like many days, I saw news reports of more Christians being brutally beheaded and shot in mass executions. They were killed – not because they were a threat or because they had taken up arms against radical Islam, but for the sole reason that they were Christians. Even more, in the midst of minimal accountability, that horrific thinking is spreading like cancer throughout the Mid-

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2015 C andidate F orum The Azle News asked the following questions of candidates in the General Election slated May 9 in the cities of Azle, Pelican Bay, and Reno: Unopposed candidates were invited to choose whether or not to respond, since they will be elected regardless of the number of votes they receive. Below are the answers provided by those candidates who responded to this request.

City of Azle Alan Brundrett Mr. Brundrett is a candidate for the office of Azle Mayor. I am running for re-election because I don’t feel like my work for Azle is done yet. I have been working diligently for the past 12 years to make Azle a better place for all who call it home. Azle has come a long way since I first began my service to the city, and we are headed in the right direction. Everything that can be affected by city government in Azle has improved in one way Alan Brundrett or another. We have many processes and projects in motion which require continuity and working knowledge to see them completed. We have started the ball rolling with TxDOT to complete Highway 199. An Economic Development Director has been hired to attract and develop businesses that will complement our City. We think this proactive approach is much better than waiting around to see what businesses approach us. Our infrastructure is being updated for better water and sewer service, and paying particular attention to flooding hot spots. Shortly after moving to Azle I decided I wanted to be a part of the city’s future to make it the best for many generations to come. We must not make decisions just for today, as what we do today will shape the future of our great city. We must set higher standards today, if we want to leave a better Azle for our children. We have to have the courage to improve the city for everyone, rather than cater to self-interest. My goal is to maintain the small town feel of our community while adding amenities to serve our citizens. I believe most people love the small town feel of our community as do I. We cannot stop growth but we can control it and guide it. We have a great council whose members are very involved in the community, and who also give of their time to be involved in other local and regional governmental boards and entities that impact Azle. We can always improve the channels of communication with those that live and work here. By staying in touch with the community we have a better understanding of the wants and needs of the people, but citizen interaction is a key, two-way process. We have a long list of “wants” for the city that just need funding sources. We would like to add a water feature (splash pad) in Central Park for the kids, shade covers on the playgrounds, and revitalize Main Street to start with. I moved to Azle in 2001 and was elected to the city council in 2003; I was elected Mayor in 2011. My three children all attended Azle schools and I currently have a 10-year-old still in Azle schools. I have been a Farmers Insurance agent and small business owner for almost 17 years. Being Mayor is not something I take lightly. I was on the city council for eight years before running for Mayor when Russ Braudis did not seek re-election. I asked myself if I was up to the task since there are many factors involved. It was still a learning curve and I continue to learn every day. Azle is a full service city, which most area cities cannot say. It takes years to understand how the city government works and to be able to be proficient in the operation of a city. I have made many personal contacts with other governmental entities while in office that benefit the community when we need help. I serve on the Tarrant County Mayors’ Council executive board and am a past Chair which puts me in contact with entities that can benefit our community. I participate in almost every community event from Sting Fling to Community Clean-up days to the Christmas Parade. I am also a Den leader in one of our local Cub Scout Packs. Some of my current and past activities include: Azle Animal Shelter volunteer, 50th Anniversary Committee, Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Habitat for Humanity, Tarrant County Mayors’ Council, Azle Chamber of Commerce, Sting Fling, Christmas Parade, speaking about local government to third grade classes yearly, Reading Night at Silver Creek Elementary, Convocation at Azle ISD, National Honor Society inductions, drug test kit program for Azle ISD. There are so many wonderful things about our city. What stands out most to me are the caring people. The spirit of volunteerism that exists in our community is like nowhere else. Azle is more like a big family then a city. When I say Azle I don’t just mean those that live in the city limits. Many live just outside of the city limits but still play a very important role in our community. They may work here, play here, shop here and their child goes to school here. They still contribute to our city and we must not forget them. We have so many community functions that are put on by pure volunteers motivated only by their desire to make Azle a better place for everyone. The Sting Fling is always a joy for everyone who attends and this is organized by volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce. Music in the Park was started by a group of people who wanted to bring free entertainment and quality family time to the area. Our Azle Memorial Library was donated by a local hero who wanted better access and opportunity for our children. Central Park began with a group of selfless individuals who had a vision and a plan. The Christmas Parade and festival is a free program to celebrate Christmas and all are invited to be a part of the parade. The streets are lined with families and children hoping to catch some flying candy. Our great Optimist Club gives away free bikes every year to children that otherwise wouldn’t be able to have something as basic as a bicycle. The Azle Business Women’s Association holds fundraisers to purchase shoes for kids in Azle ISD. The Lions Club sends backpacks full of food home every week-

end with kids who wouldn’t otherwise have a good meal over the weekend. The Azle Garden Club hosts a garden tour every other year and all proceeds go toward beautifying Azle (one of my focus areas). They furnished funding for both “Welcome to Azle” signs. The Relay for Life is a yearly event put on by volunteers to fund cancer research and treatment. The Community Caring Center provides food, clothing, utility help, and more to families that have fallen on hard times. I could go on and on about the great things the people of our community do (forgive me if I forgot anybody). It is just unbelievable the amount of caring people that live here. Anytime there is a need, someone steps up and provides a solution. I originally moved to Azle for the lake, but I have stayed for the people. The biggest issue has always been and will always be funding. There are many more needs and wants than there are funds to cover them. The city council works very hard to keep taxes as low as possible while providing city services and amenities. This has been very difficult in recent years due to the decline in home values, new construction and sales tax. We have been working on the biggest needs, while putting some of the wants on hold. With the recovering economy, we have been seeing an increase in sales tax revenue and property values are on the upswing. This increased revenue will allow the city to work on its “want list” a little. We will still have a little catching up to do as some of the minor needs were put off and now will need to be addressed. We must also take care of our employees who run the city. We haven’t been able to provide the raises and step increases we wanted to in the past. Continual efforts are being made so we can remain competitive and retain our valuable employees. The past planning of the city has given us a sizable reserve account which has allowed us to weather the storm of the economy. We are in much better shape than a lot of cities and our financial rating has continued to increase. This reserve has allowed us to make needed large purchases without affecting the tax rate. For instance, we purchased a new and much needed $750,000 ladder truck for the Azle Fire Department. Being able to purchase things like this without financing increases the bottom line. Everyone on the city council is very frugal with Azle’s tax dollars, and is mindful of the trust given to us by the citizens.

Laurel Mosier Mrs. Mosier is a candidate for the office of Azle Mayor. 1. To bring in innovative, fresh, positive new ideas and solutions for residents of Azle through standards which promote growth, and enhance the quality of life, and preserve the urban and rural environment and heritage for not only the current population but the future population as well. 2. Make a city promise to the citizens of Azle and keep it! Laurel Mosier The following compilation of mission statement bullet points from cities across the U.S. in particular citing Benton County and Bellevue, Washington. By providing a mission statement and being accountable in these cities “nearly 9 out of 10 residents said they felt they were getting their money’s worth for their tax dollar,” and 97 percent of residents said that their city was a “good to excellent place to live.” We need to emulate and implement this in Azle. Service – provide quality professional services for all citizens in a cost efficient, timely manner in a friendly and respectful environment as the citizens of Azle are the customers of the city and deserve to be treated fairly and compassionately as they are the reason city services exist. Professionalism – The competence, education, knowledge, experience and attitude of our staff reflects the environment, reputation and vitality of our city. Integrity – The Planning, Zoning and Building Departments must conduct itself in a manner that is responsible for maintaining the current heritage of the city while facilitating a forward thinking, people friendly community that promotes growth and respects the diversity of our urban and rural community. Economic Responsibility – Live within the set budget and find new ways to get the job done with resources available. Innovation – Be open to innovative ways to address issues, encourage and reward creative ideas and solutions to difficult challenges Teamwork and Interaction – Encourage teamwork of residents with city council and city staff in a user-friendly environment are essential to our success as a city. Continually Improve Assistance to the Public – The first and lasting impression of city services by any visitor should be one of friendly, courteous, professionalism, helpful and solution oriented. 3. I live in Azle and own businesses in Azle. My husband and I own Azle Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical. It’s the oldest family-owned air conditioning, heating and electrical company in Azle. I also own and operate Alfalfa Hay Azle. We have raised two strong adult children who still make Azle their home and I am lucky enough to have my grandchildren here as well. I have a vested interest as a longtime resident and local business owner. I do not drive into work somewhere else. I understand what it is like to live and work here. I have operated jobs with little to no available budgets and jobs in the millions of dollars and I am aware of how to stretch a dollar and think out of the box. I have managed employees for over 30 years from just a few to 75 or more at any given time, giving me the experience necessary to make hard and compassionate decisions quickly and efficiently. 4. Most of us moved to Azle for the hometown feel and the rural appeal. We have a wonderful diversity of urban and rural lifestyles. The people of Azle and the location of Azle with its rural heritage give that appeal. We live at a wonderful cross section of two main artery highways and should be a prime ground for not only new business but home development as well. 5. Infrastructure. We need to aggressively address our street, drainage, and water and sewer issues. This is what is important for growth. If we do not have the water and sewer available developers will lack interest. We cannot expect that businesses will want to do that for us. If we make the bottom line to expensive and out of reach they go elsewhere. If our streets are in bad repair potential homebuyers and developers will look the other way. You must have a firm, stable foundation to build. We need to put the cart back in front of the horse.

1. Why are you running for office? 2. What can the council do better to make the city of (Azle, Pelican Bay, or Reno) better? 3. Please provide your work and personal background, including skills and knowledge that will make you the right person for the position you seek. 4. What’s good about the city of (Azle, Pelican Bay, or Reno)? 5. What’s the biggest issue facing the city of (Azle, Pelican Bay, or Reno)? Lee Barrett Mr. Barrett is an unopposed candidate for Place 6 on the Azle city council. In part, I am running for office as an example to my children and to the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts I get to interact with. As a parent and a Scout leader it is my job to instill a real sense of civic responsibility in the youth of Azle. What better way to do that than to actually take part in the process of local governance? Not only do I get the chance put action to words, I have the unique honor of taking part in today’s decisions which will shape and guide the kind of home town we leave to our children. I am also a big believer in the idea of life-long learning. Serving on the city council has certainly been a learning experience. Azle is one of the few full-service cities of any size in this area, and that means we have a wider range of issues and opportunities to address that many other cities just don’t have. So much of what we do as a municipality is governed by state and federal law, the business of running our city is often far more complicated than most people might realize. I enjoy the challenges presented in trying to balance so many scenarios and potential outcomes with legal and regulatory constraints that we often find ourselves bound up in. I think we need to find a smarter way to convey to residents what we are doing and what we have in the works. There is way too much in terms of misconceptions, misinformation and plain wrong perceptions about the state of the city. There are some residents who are convinced that collectively, the current council is bound and determined to keep new businesses out of Azle. What is true is that a rising tide lifts all boats. When we can attract long-term, growth businesses that will bring better jobs to Azle, we will all be better off for it. While the information is available for all to see, I think we need to find ways to make the information more accessible to residents so that they can plan for the successes of tomorrow rather than battle against problems that might not even exist. As a municipal government, we actually have a pretty narrow lane that we operate in. This is because of the huge body of state law, federal regulation and budgetary constraints that we deal with. We don’t always have the authority to do the things that we would like, or that residents think we ought to be doing. In order to be council members we have to have the ability to consider and weigh a number of competing interests and needs, and the strength to make decisions that can be unpopular. Fifteen years as a practicing attorney have prepared me for that task, as the approach is usually very similar. My wife and I both grew up in small towns in the Texas panhandle. When we made the decision to move out of Fort Worth, we looked to the west and were fortunate enough to find Azle. Even though Azle is thought of as being an “aging city” compared to some other cities, my experience has been that Azle has a good mixture of some really great people. We don’t have any family in the immediate area, yet the friendships that we have established often feel closer than family. When we need help in a pinch, it is never more than a phone call away. With that kind of support, and in that environment, it is much easier to maintain my motivation to commit the time and energy necessary to effectively govern. Across the board, Azle takes a conservative, responsible approach to budgeting. We are very serious in our belief that the money we spend does not belong to us, it is the hard-earned tax dollars of our friends and neighbors. We ask city staff to do a great deal, sometimes on a belt-tightening budget. But the fact of the matter is, we have to deal with operational costs that continue to climb. We are in the early stages of developing projects and financing that will fuel the type of commercial growth Azle needs to expand the tax base through new construction and new jobs. This is a critical stage in the process, as we are laying the foundation for Azle’s tomorrow.

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2015 C andidate F orum City of Pelican Bay Glen Oberg Mr. Oberg is a candidate for Place 4 on the Pelican Bay City Council. 1. I am running for re-election to my council seat, Place 4. I want to continue to be a part of a very successful group who has been making significant progress for the betterment of this city. Much has been accomplished, such as a greatly improved Police Department, reconstructing and improving our water lines, installing numerous fire hydrants throughout the city, a contract with the Briar-Reno Fire Department, providing the city with a greatly improved fire and emergency response capability, a website – www.cityofpelicanbay.com – to provide openness and upto-date information for all. 2. Continue the progress we have been making. We are attempting to improve our streets, albeit a little at a time due to financial constraints. We have proven our ability to maintain fiscal responsibility with efficient budgeting and close budget monitoring as well as by employing a new city auditor. We are improving our city image as has already been proven by the many new residents moving into our fine little city. The growth of our population will provide us with a larger tax base, resulting in increased funds with the ability to further the work we have started. 3. Prior to retiring and moving to Pelican Bay in 2011, I owned and operated a small computer sales, servicing and recycling business in Mansfield, which I started in 1993. Prior to that, I was involved primarily in both consultant and management positions with several major retail firms such as Foster Grant, Brookstone, Cato Fashions, Pier 1 Imports, etc. The experience gained over those years provides me with numerous strengths in areas such as financial, budgetary, personnel, and technology. I have already discovered how it has assisted me in the past two-and-a-half years that I have spent on the city council. 4. Pelican Bay has many good things to offer its citizens such as a safe, pleasant, and diverse community; close access to Eagle Mountain Lake; the fine Azle School District for their children; nice areas for families with children as we have a small playground, a nice basketball court, a beach park for picnicking and (when lake levels allow) a nice swim beach and boat launch. It has a varied type of residential properties with affordable lots for homes of all types, city sewer, water, and trash pickup. 5. Our biggest issue is revenue. We have numerous “wish lists” that we certainly want to resolve but, with our small budget, we have to proceed slowly and expeditiously. Progress is being made in many areas as mentioned in item #2. With the management team already in place I look forward to more and better things for this city and am hoping the citizens of Pelican Bay will give me a chance to continue helping achieve our goals.

Carroll French Mr. French is a candidate for Place 4 on the Pelican Bay city council. 1. My full name is Belvie Carroll French. I am running for office to try and make Pelican Bay a better, safer place to live. 2. I think the council can do more for the citizens of Pelican Bay by being more attuned to issues that affect public safety such as road conditions and street lighting. 3. I was in the military from 1970 to 1974. I worked in the oil industry for 34 years. I am currently retired. I was ordained by First Gospel International in November 2006. I think I can help Pelican Bay because I am retired and can devote most of my time to the city. 4. The best thing about Pelican Bay is everyone is friendly and they seem to look out for one another. 5. I think the biggest issue facing our little community at this time is financing for badly needed improvements.

City of Reno

believe in “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” and the correct answer to “Am I my brother’s keeper?” is yes. 4. Our community, the people themselves. I’ve gotten to know the citizens of Reno and what makes them who they are as individuals. I’ve learned their hobbies and interests, their wants and needs. They have become an extended family to me. I have heard, from long time citizens, that there is a kindness and gentleness that has emerged in recent years. The people of Reno make this town a community and I’d like to think I have had a hand in that. 5. There are multiple issues that will have great impact on Reno in the coming months and years. The most important one, I feel, is continuing to improve the quality of life for our citizens. One way to do that is to drive down their property taxes by adding more businesses and the sales tax that comes with that. During my four years as mayor, we have achieved significant progress towards this goal with 5 new businesses being added in the last year alone. Some hurdles to this that we will have to overcome in the near future are a sewer grant on the horizon and the roads which are a continued work in progress. This will open the door to a larger variety of businesses. Our water department continues to improve as does our relationship with the county. We are still dealing with the earthquakes and disposal wells from fracking. Air quality and the cultivation of safe drinking water are major concerns. There is so much our community has accomplished together; however, we have much more to do.

David Andrews Mr. Andrews is a candidate for the office of Reno Mayor. 1. In December of 2013 I began to grow increasingly concerned that the city financials were not in order. At that time, I was able to obtain a copy of the city accounts and pour over them in detail. Alarming irregularities were immediately apparent. As a result, the city must undergo an extended audit. Balancing the budget, and accounting for taxpayers mon- David Andrews ey spent, is area of importance in vital need of attention. Secondly, anyone who lives in Reno is aware that the majority of our roads are in urgent need of some form of repair. 2. The council is a dedicated and hard working group of people, who genuinely have the interests of the community at heart. Transparent and open government, with accountability, honesty, and integrity, will allow the council to wisely use taxpayers’ money. 3. Managing taxpayers’ money requires a strong leader with exceptional business acumen and a history of managerial experience. I have spent most of my professional career managing teams of people and overseeing multi-million dollar budgets. Most recently, I took over a failing business (in 2013) and transformed it in to a company that employed 27 employees in 2014, and we plan to greatly increase that number in 2015. We contributed significantly to the Texas economy in 2014, and we shared our financial success with the people who helped make it happen - our employees. Now, I want to bring that same philosophy to the city of Reno. I vow to get the budget under control and stop unnecessary waste. 4. Reno has great history; its settlement began in the early 1880s near the banks of Walnut Creek. Later in 1884 a post office was established. Originally, Reno served area farmers with a school and church community. There is no denying that Reno has come a long way since then. Not all things have been good, the loss of the Post Office being one of them. Reno has maintained its charm, its small town rural feeling, and its diverse and interesting residents. Reno is a place where my friends live, it is the place my family calls home. We have a great volunteer fire department, and their recent merger with the Briar VFD has brought an increase in equipment and talent. 5. Eliminating unnecessary spending is crucial to our success. This must start at the top down. As such, I will waive my Mayor’s salary in its entirety. I will not be paid for my time in office, instantly saving taxpayers $1,200 every month.

Editor’s note: Many submissions from Reno contained personal attacks. All were edited out. Some quoted long statutes; those, too, were excised. The idea of this questionnaire was to provide a forum for hopefuls to tell fellow citizens why they were the best candidate – not to denigrate others or those already in office. Gilbert Morrow MKC Mr. Morrow is a candidate for the office of Reno Mayor. Lynda Stokes 1. I want to help promote Mrs. Stokes is a candidate for a better way of life for all in the office of Reno Mayor. Reno, I have some ideas on 1. Because I care. I care how to reduce spending and cut about the city and I care about taxes; a welcome thing to all the citizens. I look back on citizens I believe. Let it be said where we were four years ago I think the current Mayor and and don’t want us to move Council are doing a lousy job back in that direction. We are and, yes, I think I can do better. a stronger and closer commuI am a shy person, some misnity than we were then and I take my shyness as me being feel I have much more to offer conceited and pompous; noththe people of my little town in Gilbert Morrow ing is further from the truth. terms of furthering the accomCut a department (police) and plishments that we have all Lynda Stokes a couple positions (city attorachieved together. ney, or at least get some different bids for a city attorney and see 2. I would encourage the Council to continue to have an open mind in decision making, if we can get it done for less, and city manager) and Reno could openly discuss matters, and reach out to citizens and let them thrive and prosper, all with lower taxes. 2. Reno needs better thinkers, the current council has gotten the know their voice counts. Every Council decision has an impact on someone’s life and some of those decisions are tough ones. horse before the cart by spending a lot on the cart, only to realize However, as a citizen myself, I couldn’t ask for a better group that someone forgot to buy the horse first. Meaning there are citiof people to be representing me on the council. And I honestly zens’ needs and concerns such as the 65 year or older tax freeze believe that as long as we, as a city, continue going down the path that should have been in the tax code from the very beginning. I hate to again beat a dead horse but the Reno Police Departthat we’ve started on, Reno will be better. 3. That’s simple, I make people a priority and I’m a problem ment isn’t getting any better, in fact it is getting worse. (Here comes the dead horse flailing) Again I want better prosolver by nature. I have the ability to think and act quickly while tection than what is provided to us at present, and without more/ maintaining a level head. Aside from being a successful business owner with a company built on strong communication and people higher taxes. I know Reno’s answer is to raise taxes to spend more skills, I have also had the honor to serve the city for eight years on the Police Department and try and make it work. Rather, I with the first four being on the Council and the last four as Mayor. know of a Department that can do the job for less, provide better I have seen both sides of the fence. This has given me a good protection, with more officers, more equipment and officers with foundation and knowledge of our town’s concerns. Do we get accountability and training, in fact the ones Reno calls upon when everything right the first time? Not always, but what is important it can’t handle the job: the Parker County Sheriff’s Department. 3. I had 25 years in a successful small handyman business, and is how we correct, learn, and keep moving forward. Once again, before that Commercial and Residential maintenance for 15 years. it comes down to people. People make it all work. I have some college (TCJC), computer programming basics I believe in treating everyone with respect and kindness. This (Linux mainly wrote a small bit of code for the Linux Kernel is a hands-on job that can’t be done by just sitting behind a computer. You have to roll up your sleeves and get involved. I truly pertaining to dial up modems, some Windows), computer as-

sembly (built my own computers, installed operating system, set up programs), automotive computer programming (altering and reprogramming automotive computers), dabbled in web design, and small local area networking. I’m a member of the International Dark Sky Association (I.D.A.) Promoting dark skies for future generations. I helped lobby and provided some personal funding for the Mineral Wells Fossil Park while a member of the Dallas Paleontological Society, again for betterment of knowledge for our children and future generations of all ages to come. I’m a Kimbell Art Museum supporter. I’m also a supporter and tester of the free, Linux, KDE, Opensuse. I have never held a titular (formal title without authority) job such as the Mayor of Reno that pays so well; $1,200 a month that is way too much. 4. Well, the people of Reno are great, parts of the City – not so much. We have a great Volunteer Fire Department. All the citizens of Reno seem to be law abiding and not lawless seedy characters, as once described. 5. High taxes and angry citizens wanting less of a tax burden. Money left in the citizens’ pocket helps the citizens more than taking more and more from them. Reno has very little growth except where taxes are concerned and that seems to grow every year, regardless of slow population expansion. “Proposition 1” is a misnomer, meaning the wording of the proposed proposition is misleading, it says to “reduce property taxes” but nowhere in it does it outline how to do such, nor encourages reduction in property taxes. It will take approximately 40 more years to reach 3,000 residents – there are 2,400 (plus or minus) people now –if current population trend continues in Reno. I think it has been said I am not for the City. This is 100 percent correct; the City, the entity, the building of brick, mortar, steel, glass, wood and drywall, I do not care about, but the 2,400-plus citizens that comprise the City of Reno I do care about, after all I am one of them. It also has become clear that the one with the biggest sign wins in Reno, or so it would seem, by current Mayoral race candidates’ signs. I am small town, no website, small sign. I am meager in spending, it would seem the large signs reflect the spending habits of the other candidates.

Darrel Allen Mr. Allen is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council. 1. I have always believed that it is everyone’s civic duty to give back to the community that they live in. Serving on the city council is a good opportunity for me to accomplish this. I believe that my experience, skills, and education are well suited to handling and resolving current and future issues that exist or may arise. Darrel Allen 2. Most people are interested in transparency within government. I think the City of Reno should work hard to establish better lines of communication between the local government and its citizens. 3. I am a recent college graduate with a BS degree in Management and Information Systems. My course study was geared towards accounting, budget, economics, risk management, project management and business. At my primary job I deal with state and local governments and government officials on a regular basis. The City of Reno needs expertise in these areas for current and future planning. 4. Reno has some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. There is a great sense of community and involvement from its people. A good example is the amount of money raised by the volunteer fire department. People dug deep into their own pockets to give back to the community. 5. The cost of everything is rising. Many cities throughout the country are having to file bankruptcy due to mismanagement of the budget. Other communities have been defrauded by their own city council members and funds squandered through illegal back door deals and gross mismanagement. The city needs to keep a watchful eye on the budget and constantly look for ways to save money and do things more efficiently.

John “JB” Basham Mr. Basham is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council. 1. As a citizen of Reno I’m concerned about our ability to balance city services against the resident’s capability to continue to pay over burdensome property taxes. With the federal government in such a huge fiscal deficit and the state budget being cut yet again, I expect we will see ourselves in an ever increasing competition for lo- John Basham cal grant dollars. Without an increase in both business and commerce in Reno the tax burden will continue to be squarely placed on the residents of our city. This is especially true to our residents who are 65 and older who have paid property taxes all their lives and deserve a tax freeze. No person should fear losing their home and property during their retirement because their tax burden has grown too great for them to afford. These past few years most of us have made financial changes in our home budgets, government must do the same. My goal will be to bring a broader sale-tax base to Reno and become a business friendly community. This will allow us to spread tax relief to the citizens of Reno and increase employment opportunities. 2. The council must refocus their efforts to reduce property taxes, create a better infrastructure (streets, sewers, water, and flood control). The council must fix a police department with a problem past. Our police service should be professional, courteous, and responsive. The council must re-instate an active planning and zoning commission. The council must support our fire department with an increased budget for training for any citizen volunteer who wants that training. The council should work toward a 24 hour paid fire service with accreditation so property owners can see decreased Continued on PAGE 11A.

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sales tax dollar collected makes it one less property tax dollar the city needs to operate. 4. Reno has come a long way in just the last eight years. We now have a great police force that protects our citizens and our property. They do a great job and are accountable to the citizens and the city council. Our volunteer fire department (VFD) has come an extremely long way with great improvements being made over the last year alone. Our VFD has joined forces with the Briar VFD to Carol Houlihan make both departments stronger and more dependable. It is very important that people contribute to the RVFD with the $5 donation on the monthly water bill. It is equally important for those residents who are not on our water system to donate to the RVFD. It costs money to operate a fire department. Without the $60 donation each year from every resident and property owner the city would be forced to increase its property taxes. If we don’t have the RVFD we would have to be part of ESD1 and their increase in your property tax would be $.10 per hundred or $100 per 100,000 property values. So a yearly $60 donation really isn’t too much to ask for, only $5 per month. 5. My first and biggest issue is proper financial management of city funds. That has always been up front. Making sure we hire dependable, knowledgeable, and honest people in our key office personnel. The city needs a mayor who is willing to make sure city funds are handled properly by learning financial and business operations of the city. We do not have a city manager form of government; we cannot afford a city manager. It is the mayor’s responsibility to learn that job. Most people do not know what it takes to be a Carol Houlihan Ms. Houlihan is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council. successful city official. However, they should have a strong desire 1. My decision to run for office this year has been a very rocky to learn and be accountable. Public service is just that, serving the one. David Andrews decided to run for Mayor thus leaving Place public and being accountable. 2 open. I take being on the city council very seriously. I have always Jody W. Works Mr. Works is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council. stood for truth in our local government and accountability in fi1. I’m running for city council because I believe I can be of nances. Everyone on the city council has a fiduciary responsibility to everyone in the city. My promise to the citizens of Reno service to our city. I want to maintain the small country feel we is to once again take the lead on overseeing the finances of th st the city and making sure every penny is accounted for. BREAKFAST: LUNCH: A La Carte Items 2. 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Every www.SmileGreat.com monthly payments for insurance. The council must form an economic development corporation to encourage business development and growth in our city. The council must increase and support a street budget that will allow for better city streets, much of that budgetary burden must fall on oilfield saltwater trucks that continue to destroy our city streets that were never designed for constant saltwater truck traffic and weight. 3. I’m a business owner (consulting meteorologist) with nearly two decades of managerial experience with much of that experience dealing in multi-million dollar budgets and large staffing. I’m a veteran who was injured while on active duty and currently serve in the Texas Army National Guard as I have for the past 12 years. I am a licensed Texas Peace Officer (medically retired) who graduated my academy as valedictorian and clearly understand law enforcement. 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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, 9:45 & 11:00 am Sunday School ........ 9:45 & 11:00 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

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

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Anniversaries

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hardin-Simmons Grad

Audrey Heffington of Azle will graduate from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene May 9. She will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She also received psychology academic honors. Heffington is the daughter of Brad and Cheryl Swadley of Azle and Mark Heffington of Alexandria, Virginia. She is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Charlene Hopkins of Azle. Heffington will attend Texas Woman’s University or the University of North Texas, both in Denton, to further her studies in psychology in pursuit of a career as a clinical psychologist.

Billy and Elise Pigg quietly celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 22. They were married April 22, 1950 in Fort Worth. The Piggs have three daughters, one son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They have resided in Azle 56 years.

Director Says Thanks

New Senior Citizen Center Director Bill Reed presented Sue Turnipseed, interim director, with flowers in appreciation for her filling in for eight months after the retirement of Darlene Holmes.

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Music with a heart for God In Concert Sunday, April 26th 6:00 pm Ash Creek Baptist Church The Meeting Place 301 South Stewart Azle, Tx 817-444-3219 Born with a deep love and passion for music, Rodrigo has recorded many CD’s, performed concerts, and toured world wide since the age of 15. It has only been in recent years that he has been able to play with a newly found joy and inspiration that only comes from having a personal relationship with God.

Admission Free. Love Offering will be accepted. The CiTy of SanCTuary TexaS hereby CanCelS The eleCTionS SCheduled To be held on May 9, 2015, in aCCordanCe wiTh SeCTion 2.053 9a of The TexaS eleCTion Code. The following candidates have been certified as unopposed and are hereby elected as follows: Alderman Place #1

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Parker County Arrests The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail between April 5-11. • Thomas Leon Carlisle, 28, of Poolville was arrested April 13 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a Wise County warrant for possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • John David Guilbeau, 40, of Springtown, was arrested April 13 by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers

and charged with driving while intoxicated, third or more offenses. • Rachael Michelle Mainers, 23, of Springtown, was arrested April 14 by Weatherford police and charged with assault causing bodily injury of a family or household member two or more times within 12 months, a third-degree felony. • A 35-year-old Springtown woman was arrested April 14 by Springtown police for a Tarrant County warrant for assault causing bodily injury. • Jason Eric Peek, 32, of Springtown, was arrested April 14 by Parker County Sheriff’s

deputies and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a third-degree felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 36-year-old Springtown woman April 14 for a warrant for parental contribution to nonattendance in Springtown. • A 63-year-old Azle man was arrested April 18 by Parker county Sheriff’s deputies and charged with theft of property, $50-$500. • Alan Michael Davis, 33, of Azle was arrested April 18 for a warrant for burglary of a building, a state jail felony.

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Woman gets 50 years for embezzlement...again Witt was on parole after stealing thousands in Azle A 45-year-old Fort Worth woman pleaded kept her on since she was familiar with the cliguilty April 15 in the 43rd District Court to em- ents, in the belief that the other attorney had bezzling nearly $50,000 from a Weatherford checked her out.” During the time of her employment, Witt attorney she worked for as well as forging the signatures of a Dallas probate court judge and a falsified court documents which she provided to clients to cover her tracks, including forgDallas county clerk on legal documents. Julie Sue Witt, also known as Julie Sue Steen, ing the signatures of judges and clerks, Swain was sentenced as a habitual offender, having said. She also doctored the attorney’s bank records been previously convicted of four prior felony so that he would not discover she was draining theft cases and a felony money laundering case his bank accounts. with prison sentences totaling 33 years, accordIn some instances, Witt pocketed money from ing to Assistant District Attorney Jeff Swain, clients who were trying to hire the attorney to who prosecuted the case. Witt was already on parole after serving a perform legal work and never told the attorney Azle Optimist Club President Edwin Newton (left) along with Azle High School Printhat he had been retained or even of the client’s cipal Sam Robinson (right) presented April Student of the Month certificates to Col- partial sentence for embezzling money from an existence. Azle wedding venue and ruining wedding plans ten Clearwater (second from left) and Taylor Bovea. “You have to be pretty devious to look at a for a number of brides. person day in and day out while you’re stealing All of the prior convictions are believed to be from them the entire time,” Swain said. “Yet, related to situations where Witt stole from her that is exactly what this defendant has done time employer, Swain said. and again. “Ordinarily, the attorney who was our victim “To our attorney-victim’s credit, he has made would not have employed someone with this good on every dime that was stolen that involved defendant’s background and would have caught client money. He also performed all of the legal that with a routine criminal history check,” work that Mrs. Witt accepted payment for withSwain said. out receiving any money himself from the client. “In this case, however, he was taking over the “In other words, he worked for free to make practice of a friend who had passed away and things right, which is a real credit to the legal who already employed Mrs. Witt. The victim profession.” by mark k. campbell Clearwater is ranked No. 84 out of his 373 A pair of Azle High School standouts, Colten Class of 2015 mates. His GPA is 94.8. Clearwater and Taylor Bovea, were picked as Bovea is bound to the University of Arkansas, the Optimist Club’s April Texan and Tex-Anne her “dream school.” of the Month. She sits at No. 30 in her class with a GPA of Clearwater “loves” math and hopes to head 100.01. to college – perhaps Iowa State – to become an Athletically, Bovea played golf for three years Cross Timbers 3rd graders win aerospace engineer. as well as track and volleyball. While at AHS, he has been to state as part of She is a member of the varsity cheerleading At the Tarrant County SUMDOG Math Competition, several classes were daily winners – and the math team and, athletically, he competed on squad. one took the title. the wrestling squad. Bovea is a four-year student council member The third grade class taught by Michelle Hurst won the top prize of a 30-student subscription to He was team captains in both; in fact, he has and serves as the vice-president this year. SUMDOG. been a math team captain since his sophomore She is part of Peer Assistance & Leadership Other third grade classes that were daily winners were led by teachers Rachel Rivers and Sheri year. (aka PALs) and is a member of the National Spikes. He also spent time on the robotics team and Honor Society. Cross Timbers also had more students in the top 10 for a week than any other school. was part of the AHS swim team as a freshBovea is also co-chair of the Pride and PatrioThose stellar students were Allison Wright, Caitlyn Colley, Jose Neri, Sally Espejel, Amand tism Committee at AHS. man. White, and Jacob Mobley.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Get your taste buds ready Third biennial Taste Tour benefiting Community Caring Center planned An outdoor activity center featuring cooking demonstrations and more food samples is an addition to the Taste Tour. Tickets may be purchased for $25 in advance and went on sale April 15 at the Community Caring Center or from its website at www.azlecares.org. Tickets will also be available at Brookshire’s, Azle Dental Care, and Comet Cleaners. Tickets are $30 on the day of the event. An exclusive VIP party on Thursday before the event is an evening for sponsors, large donors, chefs and home owners and will be held in another Oak Harbor home. Guests will enjoy food prepared by celebrity chef Jerrett Joslin, owner Wild Mushroom Restaurant and Lounge, while listening to the music of Nick Tittle. The Azle Community Caring Center food bank is a 501(c) (3) organization that serves the economically disadvantaged in the Azle area. The center provides food, clothing and household items to the community. The Center also sends backpacks filled with weekend food home with about 350 children each week. For more information on the Taste Tour, sponsorships or donations, visit www.azlecares. org or contact Dawn Zuilhof at 817-917-5454 or Nancy Gibbons at 817-988-2450.

Community Caring Center Facts • More than 50 NEW families receive assistance each month • In a typical month, the CCC distributes more than 25,000 pounds of food • With the assistance of the Azle Police Department, Parker County Sheriff ’s Department, Azle ISD, and several churches, civic groups and individuals, the CCC provides a backpack filled with weekend food to children in grades K-8 within the Azle ISD who may not get a balanced meal over the weekend otherwise • The CCC is now open on Thursday afternoons to better serve the working clients in our community • The CCC has a “Client Choice” plan that enables clients to pick foods from the CCC’s shelves that best fit their needs and tastes • The CCC stocks a large assortment of clothing for men, women, and children, and all clients have recurring opportunities to receive free clothing for each member of their family • The CCC maintains a fund to provide clients with emergency assistance with utility bills and limited counseling appointments with Catholic Charities

Azle’s Taste Tour, benefiting the Community Caring Center, offers a chance to spend the afternoon with friends and family while enjoying culinary delicacies in some of Azle’s most luxurious homes. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Early voting starts Monday, April 27 BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

Early voting for the General Election to be conducted May 9 runs from April 27 through May 5. Locally, the cities of Azle, Reno and Pelican Bay are holding elections, The town of Lakeside, the city of Sanctuary, and the Azle Independent School District have each canceled elections this year since no candidates in those races are opposed. A full list of both Parker and Tarrant County polling sites for purposes of early voting can be found at http://www.cityofazle. org/index.aspx?nid=371. Early voting will be conducted at these times: • Monday through Thursday, April 27-30 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Friday, May 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Registered voters may vote early for any reason at any early voting polling site in the

county in which they live. Thus, Reno voters may vote early at any Parker County early voting location, and Pelican Bay voters may vote early at any early voting location in Tarrant County. Azle voters can cast ballots early at any early voting location in the county in which they live, be it Tarrant or Parker. That will all be different, however, on Election Day May 9. Election Day voting for the Azle election will take place at the B. J. Clark Annex, Room 4, 603 Southeast Parkway for Tarrant County residents of the city of Azle only. Parker County resident of the city of Azle will vote on Election Day at the Azle Masonic Lodge Meeting Room, 257 W. Main St. in Azle only. Pelican Bay residents may vote on Election Day only at Pelican Bay City Hall, 1300 Pelican Circle. Reno residents may only vote on Election Day at Reno City Hall, 195 W. Reno Rd. in Reno.

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Gourmet foods, prepared by acclaimed chefs and presented in some of Azle’s most beautiful and luxurious homes – what more could anyone ask? Perhaps that the proceeds could benefit Azle’s Community Caring Center food bank so it may continue providing food to more than 500 families in the area each month? This year’s Taste Tour will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and will feature five homes in Oak Harbor Estates, right in the heart of Azle. Guests will get a “sneak peek” into five homes where they will be greeted in the kitchens by chefs from area restaurants who have prepared a special culinary creation in line with this year’s theme, “Tastes of Summer.” Featured chefs include: • Anthony Aguillon, chef/ owner, La Choza Fine Foods • Caris Turpen, Chef/owner, Lightcatcher Winery & Bistro • Julia Dunaway, Private chef, Chef Julia Personal Chef Services • Judie Byrd, chef, cookbook author and food writer • Cheryl Raeside, chef/owner Simply Scrumptious • Janet Z Capua, chef/owner Z’s Café • Charles Youts, executive chef, Classic Café • Kevin and Susan Simich, owners, 1926 Farmers Market

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Lady Hornets want softball district crown by mark k. campbell The Lady Hornet softball team is locked into the playoffs. The only thing remaining is to determine the postseason seeding. After two more wins in 5-5A, Azle (21-2, 11-1) needed only a victory over Brewer April 21 – results not available at press time – to win the title outright. If the Lady Bears topped AHS and the teams finish tied at 12-2, Coach Tracy Tadlock said an extra “seeding game”

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would be necessary. Meanwhile, the Lady Hornets bowled over two more rivals. On Wednesday, April 15, AHS clubbed Saginaw Chisholm Trail 14-2. Piling up 18 hits, Bailee Carter led the way with a triple, two doubles, and a single; she had 4 RBI and scored 3 times. Katelyn Harris and Sarah Brown both collected 3 hits each. Makenzi Harris, who also tossed the last inning after Samantha Bradley recorded the victory while striking out 12 hitters, batted home 3 teammates. Next, on April 17 at home, the Lady Hornets put together a pair of 8-run innings and demolished Denton, 22-5. Rebekah Teel belted one of 3 Azle homers – Bradley and Makenzi Harris had the others. Teel also scored 4 times. Makenzi Harris pitched 3 innings and got the win; Bradley Hitting here, Lady Hornet Logan Graham’s specialty is as a courtesy runner. She scored four runs in Azle victories over Saginaw Chisholm Trail and Denton. Photo by Mark K. Campbell threw two innings late.

Azle places 16 on elite soccer list Honored by 5-5A coaches: 10 boys and 6 girls Both Azle High School soccer teams reached the postseason and 5-5A coaches heaped plaudits on AHS athletes. For the boys, 10 players were lauded, outgoing Coach Ben Buentello said. Pepe Ballesteros earned a superlative – an elite honor – when named Newcomer of the Year. Three Hornets joined Ballesteros on the First Team: Josa Gomez, Javier Mejia, and Mason Mendell. Nathan Mejia, Ben Davis, and Grant Mendell were Second Team selections. Named Honorable Mention: Austin McCash, Giovanni Rios, and Alex Quevedo. Six Lady Hornets were picked as All-District. First Team members included Madi Parkison, Paige Freeman, and Kaycee Moore. Landing on the Second Team were Sam Derda, Meagan McNew, and Maddisen Pierce, Coach Jason Beck said. In AHS banquet honors, Lady Hornet goal keeper Madi Parkison stops a shot during Azle’s bi-district match Two All-District players in action: Mason Mendell (12) and Javier Mejia (15). against Grapevine. She is one of AHS’ three First Team picks. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Parkison was the team MVP. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

AHS wastes strong outings Silent bats quell great pitching The Hornet baseball team got exceptional outings from two top notch starters. But Azle (7-10, 3-7) lost a pair of close games to district rivals. Tommy Kay threw a fine game against Chisholm Trail; after some defensive lapses put AHS behind 3-0 in the top of the first, Kay shut the door. However, the Hornets continue to struggle at the plate and could only collect two hits in the contest. Trey Ramos had a single and stolen base, and the fleet Hornet scored Azle’s only run, in the bottom of the fourth. No one else scored and AHS fell 3-1. Dalton Cole had the other Hornet safety and Dylan Robinson drew a walk. That was it for Azle. Kay struck out 9 batters and walked 2 in a complete, 7-inning outing. In a delayed game – tied at

one when weather suspended the contest for a day – AHS was tied 1-1 with visiting Denton. When action resumed the following day, Azle pitcher Blake Hall continued to thwart the Broncos. The game stayed tied 1-1 until the top of the seventh inning. A single run in the final frame won the game for Denton, 2-1. Tyler Albers batted home Landon Pyle for Azle’s only run in the bottom of the second just before the game’s suspension. The Hornets put some runners on base but still managed only 5 hits. Swatting singles were Sean Townsend, Trevor Boiles, Zack Tucker, and Robinson. Hall allowed just one earned run; he struck out 6 Broncos. Coach Anthony Barron said, “We couldn’t capitalize on runners in scoring position. Blake threw well enough to deserve a Blake Hall (above) and fellow hurler Tommy Kay allowed just two earned runs in complete games, but Azle lost them both. Photo by Mark K. Campbell win.”

Seals on elite FB squad A young football Hornet will again spend his summer honing his skills. Ken Seals, attended a tryout camp March 21-22 in Dallas; over 600 athletes competed. All were vying for a spot on USA Football’s U.S. National Development Team. Seals was later notified that he had been selected for the sixth-eighth grade level squad. From June 29 through July 4, Seals will train in Canton, Ohio with other invitation-only athletes from all over America. To earn his spot, Seals – who will be an Azle Junior High eighth grader next year – worked out on the two days performing individual drills, seeing 1-on-1 training, and playing in 7-on-7 situations. With his selection, Seals will play full-contact football to try to make a U.S. team that will play against international rivals. Last year, Seals won a national quarterbacking challenge.

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District 5-5A Chisholm Trail HS April 14-15, 2015 *Regional qualifier VARSITY GIRLS Pole vault – *1. Brooke Smith, 10-6. Discus – *1. Katy O’Dell, 1079.75; 3. Madi Parkison, 102-10. High jump – *2. Kaylie Peters, 5-0. 4x100 – 5. Taylor Trower, Emily Milstead, Natalie Smith, Kaylie Peters, 51.46. 100 hurdles – 5. Breonna Can non, 17.63; 6. Bailey McCracken, 18.0 4x200 – 3. Taylor Trower, Emily Milstead, Karly Thomas, Kaylie Peters, 1:48.64. 400 – 4. Natalie Smith, 1:00.94. 300 hurdles – *2. Ayden Thomason, 48.16; 5. Breonna Cannon, 51.49. 100 – 4. Taylor Trower, 13.36; 6. Emily Milstead, 13.43. 1600 – 4. Sarah Perna, 5:35.18. 4x400 – 3. Ayden Thomason, Karly Thomas, Brooke Smith, Natalie Smith, 4:08.06. TEAM (8): 1. Boswell, 2. Saginaw, 122; 3. Azle, 88; 4. WF Rider, 77; 5. Chisholm Trail, 54; 6. Denton, 43; 7. Wichita Falls, 28; 8. Brewer, 23. JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Pole vault – 4. Taylor Denning, 8-0. Shot put – 4. Laura Wegener, 261; 5. Maria Parkison, 25-10. Discus – 1. Maria Parkison, 86-

10; 4. Heather Patterson, 74-0. High jump – 2. Kristen Rush, 4-8. Long jump – 3. Autumn Johnson, 15-0. Triple jump – 5. Julianne Boiles, 30-7.25. 3200 – 4. Abby Kortokrax, 14:19.88. 4x100 – 3. Meghan Bagwell, Julianne Boiles, Payton Geary, Autumn Johnson, 53.51. 800 – 1. Madison Rust, 2:34.84; 2. Charizma Ramirez, 2:40.33; 6. Katie Davis, 2:44.59. 100 – 1. Megan Bagwell, 13.74. 100 hurdles – 3. Heidi Phillips, 18.96; 5. Katelyn Brothers, 19.18; 6. Baylee Denson, 19.41. 4x200 – 2. Meghan Bagwell, Julianne Boiles, Hannah Kolar , Autumn Johnson, 1:53.08. 400 – 1. Elizabeth Verrett, 1:04.72; 5. Savannah Johnson, 1:08.36. 300 hurdles – 2. Heidi Phillips, 50.52; 5. Baylee Denson, 53.77; 6. Katelyn Brothers, 54.89. 1600 – 4. Madison Rust, 6:04.75. 200 – 2. Anisley McDonald-Boyer, 28.54. 4x400 – 1. Autumn Jackson, Savannah Johnson, Elizabeth V errett, Hannah Kolar, 4:30.47. TEAM (7): 1. Azle, 165; 2. Saginaw, 145; 3. Denton, 110; 4. Brewer, 78; 5. Boswell, 66; 6. Chisholm Trail, 25; 7. Wichita Falls, 22. VARSITY BOYS 3200 – 4. Christian McGill, 10:21.69. 800 – 3. Jacob Self, 1:59.75. 110 hurdles – *2. Conrad Re inhard, 15.58; 6. Bryce Tesch, 17.02. 100 – 3. Rylee McCracken, 11.34.

300 hurdles – *2. Trey Ramos, 40.59; 5. Bryce Tesch, 43.46. 1600 – 4. Julian Hernandez, 4:39.61; 5. Christian McGill, 4:44.45. 4x400 – 3. Rylee McCracken, Jude Russell, Jacob Self, Jamie Stevens, 3:28.44. TEAM (8): 1. Denton, 135; 2. Boswell, 129; 3. Saginaw , 91; 4. Chisholm Trail, 71; 5. Brewer, 67; 6. WF Rider, 56; 7. Azle, 53; 8. Wichita Falls, 16. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Shot put – 2. Chase Slack, 398.5; 5. Adam Brazell, 38-0.25. Discus – 3. Carson Martinez, 1141. Triple jump – 6. Raymond Mc Guire, 37-3.5. 3200 – 1. Cody Drolet, 10:38.16; 2. Eloy Martinez, 10:41.36; 3. Haygen Holbrooks, 10:57.0. 100 – 3. TJ Buenrostro, 11.85. 4x100 – 1. Jordan McNeely, Jake Norwood, Devin Sorrentino, TJ Buenrostro, 45.67. 110 hurdles – 2. Raymond McGuire, 16.27. 100 – 5. TJ Buenrostro, 11.96. 800 – 6. Brandon Wolfe, 2;15.89. 400 – 1. Devin Sorrentino, 53.49. 1600 – 1. Cody Drolet, 4:54.29; 2. Eloy Martinez, 4:56.03; 6. Haygen Holbrooks, 5:05.29. 200 – 1. TJ Buenrostro, 23.78. 4x400 – 3. Ben Davis, Ricky Aregullin, Raymond McGuire, Devin Sorrentino, 3:43.70. TEAM (8): 1. Denton, 138; 2. Azle, 115; 3. Chisholm Trail, 115; 4. Saginaw, 67; 5. WF Rider , 60; 6. Brewer, 7. Wichita Falls, 41; 8. Boswell, 27.

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It’s one of those on any given day things. The Azle High School track teams ventured to Saginaw Chisholm Trail for the District 5-5A meet April 14-15 – it was moved up because of weather. Both AHS varsity 4x400 teams had high hopes of advancing to regional with a top two finish. The Lady Hornets came in with the fastest time of all 5-4A So close and yet so far: Jake Self (top right) and Natalie teams. Smith (below left) came this close to getting AHS to adBut, in the last race of the vance in the 4x400. Photos by Mark K. Campbell meet and despite running faster than ever, Azle finished third, less than two seconds behind runner-up Boswell. For the boys, the difference was a mere 0.65 seconds behind Boswell for second. Still, six athletes will compete at Texas Tech in the Region I event May 1-2. Hurdler Ayden Thomason in the 300 is joined by three field event qualifiers – Brooke Smith (pole vault), Katy O’Dell (discus), and Kaylie Peters (high jump). For the boys, hurdlers Conrad Reinhard (110 meters)and Trey Ramos (300) will represent Azle at Fuller Track.

The seventh grade boys track team won the district track and field championship at Azle’s Junior High’s eighth grade boys won the NTAL Championships in Springtown the final meet of the year on April 7. at the track meet that brought the best of the best to Porcupine Stadium.

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Second Mall Cop movie got robbed of laughs Movie Wife has a ready answer as to why movies like Paul Blart: Mall Cop and this week’s Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 are so successful. Excluding animated movies, there are few silly, PG films aimed directly at kids. She’s right. About the film Eyes opened back in 2009 when the original Blart raked in big money, taking in an out-ofnowhere haul of $146.3 million domestically. (The Movie Man passed on Blart in ’09; he instead reviewed My Bloody Valentine 3D [Movie Man No. 808, a 4].) In 2009, star Kevin James was not too far off a nine-year run of TV’s The King of Queens (19982007). Bar bet fodder: His delivery man character, Doug Heffernan, also popped up in two episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond, a Becker (Ted Danson’s post-Cheers series), and in Cosby (not the Dr. Huxtable one) – all in the late 1990s. Not only does the character cross-pollinate among TV shows, but James himself pops up in a dizzying array of Adam Sandler movies, too. Credited in a major role or just cameoing, James has been in Sandler’s 50 First Dates (2004, MM # 547, 6), I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007), You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008); Grown Ups (2010, MM #883, 2, Worst of Year), Hotel Transylvania (2012, MM #1002, 6), and Grown Ups 2 (2013). Plus he’ll be in Sandler’s Pixels and Hotel Transylvania 2 – which both come out this year, July 24 and Sept. 25, respectively. (Both have funny trailers, too.) James’ best movie is the nonSandler Hitch (MM #599, 6) made when Will Smith was at the top of his powers in 2005. The Movie Man is a James fan, but, even looking at Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 from the perspective of its intended audiences – kids and tweens that watch the Disney Channel – it’s hard to like this one.

The plot Security guard Blart (James) is years removed from saving the mall in the first movie. A cop wannabe, he holds some renown among his fellow guards. James receives an invitation to attend a seminar at the snazzy Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. It comes at a good time; James has seen some bad luck: his wife left him after six days, his mother got hit and killed by a milk truck, and his loving daughter Maya (Raini Rodriguez, a Disney TV star) is about to leave home for college. At the same time as the convention, the hotel’s exquisite art collection is being pilfered by criminals led by Vincent (Neal O’Donough) who have infiltrated the Wynn staff. Also at the hotel, beautiful Divina (Daniella Alonso) finds herself inexplicably falling for the goofball James. When Rodriguez and her new friend Lane (Davie Henrie, also fresh off a Disney TV show), accidently wander into O’Donough’s suite, they get captured. That means it’s James to the rescue – along with some fellow uncoordinated cohorts. Somehow, James and his pals manage to thwart the robbery. Until it looks like O’Donough just might get away after all. But the mall cop will never let that happen.

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Movie Man What works Despite playing Blart way over the top, there’s always something likeable about James. And Rodriguez, too. In a theater where the majority of the seats were filled with children, the scene where James’ mom gets clobbered by the milk truck was so sudden that it made the Movie Man chuckle. (The startled kids didn’t, however.) There are two memorable scenes in the movie – all others are James falling down and talking and gesturing crazily. One: While the thieves are stealing the art work, James is giving the keynote address at the convention. Even though he’s too close to the micro-

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Blue Bell pulls all products from shelves BY MARK K. CAMPBELL April 21 has again become a memorable date for Texas. Yay: On April 21, 1836, General Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto to win Texas' independence. Boo: On April 21, 2015, Blue Bell Creameries products were cleared from all store shelves in the Lone Star State and several others. The day before, the company issued a total recall of every product it makes. It's the first recall ever for the 108-year-old company. That means no Blue Bell ice cream – a staple for generations of Texans – for who knows how long? The problem is Listeria, a bacteria linked to some Blue Bell products made in the company's Broken Arrow, Oklahoma plant. Initially, only specific products were recalled back in March. However, new samples tested positive for Listeria, so the company is bringing everything back. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Listeria can live for years in contaminated food supplies and can cause

BY MISTY SHAW Severe weather season is upon us again this year, and it’s likely that wildfire season won’t be far behind. As residents take measures to protect themselves and their homes or vehicles in the event of such emergencies, it’s important to remember to make preparations for our pets and livestock, as well.

The Brookshire's Grocery in Azle has row after row of empty shelves that beloved Blue Bell ice cream products once filled. No date for the return of the Texas favorite has been determined. Photo by Mark K. Campbell “severe” illness in some humans. Annually, around 260 people die from the Listeria-caused illness and about 1,600 get infected. In the Blue Bell outbreak, three people in Kansas have died. Symptoms – which can take up to two months to present – include high fever, nausea, stiffness, aches, and gastrointestinal issues.

Healthy folks will likely experience short-term ailing at worst, but those in specific groups – pregnant women, frail and older people, young children, anyone with immunity issues – can have a much more difficult time. The recall affects stores in 23 states and international locations. The company said it will begin solving the problem using a “test and hold” method.

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Products will be tested then held up and not released to the marketplace until proven safe. Full refunds are offered for any products consumers have at home; any recently purchased Blue Bell ice cream can be taken back to where it was bought. The minimum amount of time Blue Bell products be will absent from shelves is “two to three weeks.”

Locally, shelves were barren in Brookshire's and Albertson's as the major chains reacted quickly to the request. The question remains: When will the Blue Bell return? For Texans, certainly, and many others it won't be soon enough. It's one thing to reach Memorial Day without ice cream, but not having any by the Fourth of July could cause another Texas revolution.

Time is of the essence When disaster strikes, it usually arrives fast and without warning. Every second counts in an emergency situation, which is why making preparations ahead of time can increase the odds of survival for you and your animals. According to information from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), there are a number of steps you can take to ensure the safety of your animals in the event of a disaster. Time spent preparing ahead will pay off during an emergency, when there’s often no time to wait. PLEASE SEE MAKE, PAGE 2B.

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Make plans now for your pets during disasters n MAKE, FROM PAGE 1B.

Plans are in place Fortunately, local officials have emergency plans in place and disaster protocol to follow, according to Dustin Deel, director of Animal Services in Parker County. “The Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter (WPCAS) worked with students from Texas A&M, as well as other animal stakeholders in the community, to develop an annex in the Parker County Emergency Management Plan,” Deel said. “This plan covers both livestock and companion animals; however, there is an emphasis on livestock.” Since animals often become separated from their owners, part of the plan, Deel said, would involve stationing volunteers at the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds to coordinate intake of found animals. Identification is vital “Identification is key to reuniting pets anytime they are lost,” said Deel. “For companion animals, getting them microchipped can be your best chance.” “Any time the shelter or veterinarian’s office acquires or finds a stray pet, they scan for a microchip,” he continued. “If the pet has a microchip and the information is kept current, it takes only a few minutes to figure out who the owner is.”

Microchipping is a low-cost way to get some peace of mind in the event your pet goes missing, especially after a bad storm or wildfire. “The cost of a microchip is cheap when it means your animal’s chances of returning home are significantly increased,” Deel said. “Contact your local veterinarian’s office to get your pet microchipped.”

Riding out the storm If disaster is looming and there’s no time to escape, the HSUS advises residents to find a safe area of your home where all family members – including pets -- can gather together. Keep dogs on leashes or in crates and put cats in carriers, and confine livestock if possible. It’s also good to have a “pet disaster kit” on hand that includes a supply of the animal’s Know before you go food, water, and any medicaIn the event of a mandatory tions and emergency supplies evacuation, the HSUS says the stored in airtight containers. most important thing pet owners can do is take your animals An ounce of prevention… with you. Your post-disaster world may As survivors of Hurricane very well be a changed one, so Katrina can attest, it can be un- the HSUS advises owners to be safe for animals left behind in patient with their pets as things a disaster area, especially since return to normal. you’ll have no way of knowKeep a close eye on your ing when you can safely return animals to ensure they don’t home. wander off and become disoriAnother important step ani- ented. mal owners can take is to find a When it comes to disaster safe place ahead of time. preparation, an ounce of preYou can check with your lo- vention goes a long way toward cal office of emergency man- keeping you, and your furry agement to locate any pet- friends, safe from harm. friendly evacuation shelters in your area. Such information is useful to have on file anyway, in case you and your pets ever do become separated. “Any time your pet is missing, always contact the local animal shelters or police departments,” said Deel. “Update the information on Having a plan for your family – including any pets or livestock – will make the chaos your pet’s microchip if it has of a disaster easier to manage. Photo by Natalie Gentry one.”

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2011 Lexus 350, fully loaded, sunroof, 27K miles, $23,000. 817237-4712. 1971 21 ft. FWTD Camper, loaded with stress-free fun! Sleeps 6, completely refurbished, $3,588. 817-237-9502.

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

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.

Extremely nice 2001 Toyota Avalon, fully loaded, new timing belt and water pump, $3,695. 817-932-9006.

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.

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069

2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 134K miles, 3rd row seat, cold air, runs and drives good, $3,850. 817677-2007.

1979 F250, 83,000 orignal miles, V-8, auto, new interior. Price: $2,850/OBO. 682-218-9294.

Bishop’s Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

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. 2010 North Trail RV, 30’ RLSS, low tow miles, excellent condition, $22,500. 817-523-7981. Must sellhealth reasons.

015 Carports/Patios Carports & Patio Covers, all steel construction. Off-duty ﬁreﬁghter. 817-925-0922.

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

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FREE WOOD. You cut it - you take it. 817-237-7286.

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For Sale

Advertising Works! 019 Cement Work Allen Chesney Concrete All Types of Concrete Work Residential - Commercial Foundations, driveways, sand, gravel, demolition, haul-off, retaining walls 817-271-4541

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

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

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

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

PLACE AN AD IN THE Classified Ad J.A.M. Concrete CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! All Types of Concrete, Building Pads, Deadline: Driveway, Patios, Walk 817-270-3340 Mondays Jim McKiel 30 yrs. exp. 817-220-7217 by 5PM 817-480-8841

Multi Family Yard Sale Friday & Saturday only, 8A-4P, 809 Red Oak Court. Lots of stuff! Weather permitting. 2 Family Garage Sale Saturday only, 9A-6P, 6620 Veal Station Road 76085. MUST GO!

HUGE MOVING SALE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8A-6P, 3090 Hwy 199 W., Springtown (3 miles west of Springtown, next door to Springtown RV Park). NO CLOTHES. Friday & Saturday, 7:30A-4P, 1798 Jay Bird Lane, Springtown. Large Indoor/Outdoor Sale. Everything must go! Multi Family Sale Friday & Saturday, 9A-5P, 1195 W. Hwy 199, Springtown. Estate/Multi Family Friday-Saturday, 411 N. Ash, Springtown (behind White’s Funeral Home). Household goods, furniture, kitchen items, paintings, baby clothes, toys, high chair, carseat, other baby items. Rain or Shine. Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday, 9A-4P, 341 Windsor Lane, Springtown.

GoGo Scooter, like new, works great, $500. 817-223-4355. Electric hospital bed for sale. Has a trapeze and good mattress. Excellent condition, $400. 817-3430590.

TEXAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE CLASSES in Azle/ Springtown. txchlcoach.com or 817-757-6507. Garage Sale 640 William Road W., Azle (off Silver Creek), Saturday only, April 25th, 8A-4P. 2007 Road King saddlebags and windshield, motorcycle oil, travel bags, helmets, sandwich glasware, much, much more.

817-237-2852

HALL'S

035 Garden/Mowing Service

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, Timberlake Estates, Azle. Saturday, April 25th, 8A-5P.

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

034 Garage Sales

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

Freeman Construction Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

Nobody does it better!

515 New Highland Road, Springtown. Friday, 24th, Saturday, 25th, 9A-5P. Lots of glassware. Rain or Shine!

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Also ..

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

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

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

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

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

• Boxed display ads also available

Field Trips! ARK Christian Learning Center is Now Enrolling ‘Focus Weeks’ Summer Program, K-6, as well as Pre-K, Abeka accredited curriculum. 6A-6:30P. All 3 meals and snacks included. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools and Reno. 817-237-3711 or 817-9945228.

Auctions

ONLINE AUCTION FOR AZLE ISD, TEXAS. Log on to www.renebates.com for complete details and to bid. AUCTION BEGINS: April 27th. AUCTION CLOSES: May 8th at 2:00PM. SELLING: Miscellaneous Shop Equipment including saws, lathes, drill presses, air compressors, etc. Rene Bates TX LIC 6644.

Springtown Epigraph THE

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.

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. Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755. K&T GREEN WORKS. Hydromulch, Landscaping, Irrigation Installation & Repairs, Drainage/French Drains and Dirt Work. Free Estimates. Conact us at 817-994-8233. License #0008871.

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

817-845-6965

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

Hal Freeman - Owner

Jon Reed, Owner

034 Garage Sales We are retiring and moving to North Carolina! Couch/love seat, paintings, 6-8 top table with matching chairs, master suite king furniture, computer desk, dressers, etc. Everything must go. 413 Pecan Street, Saturday, April 25th, 8AM. Huge Sale Thursday-Saturday, 8A5P, 1103 N. Main, Springtown, 817353-1503. Something for everybody. Harley stuff, ﬁshing poles, kitchen items, all size clothes. Indoor Garage Sale Thursday, Friday & Saturday, all day, 1351 Quail Run, Azle. HUGE ESTATE SALE April 23rd-25th, 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1521 Rider Road, Azle. Cars, beautiful antiques/gorgeous crystal items, holiday decor, furniture, kitchen items, toys, baby items, collectables, Western items, ofﬁce furniture & supplies, handmade quilts, outdoor furniture, quality clothing and appliances. Must See...Lots of Everything! Big Garage Sale Saturday only, 8AM, 729 Blue Meadow Drive, Azle.

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

CODY’S

LAWN CARE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Quality Work at Competitive Prices

817.929.1714 A.W. TEATER Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small 817-495-6157 Terms Available

All major credit cards accepted

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 035 Garden/Mowing Service Do You have Trees That Need To Be Cut Down? Maybe You Just Need Trees Trimmed, Limbs Removed or Hedges/Shrubs Trimmed or Shaped. DON’T Pay Commericial Rates for Residential Services. Call HAPPY TREE TRIMMING at 817-5650543. Over 20 Years Experience. Low Prices and Great Service. Free Estimates. Website: www. HappyTreeTrimming.Com.

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Help Wanted

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.

STUMP GRINDING

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.

817-237-5592

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.

I BUY RIDING LAWN MOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT. 817-905-3843. WE-MOW-IT Lawn Care Service. Professional service, affordable prices. Free Estimates. Call Cliff 817-343-7022. Visit our web page at We-Mow-It.com.

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

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

817-304-3677

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

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 Scrap Metal Removal. Trash & brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units. 817374-2571.

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Hay

Fertilized Coastal and Sudan round bales. Will deliver to Springtown/Azle area. 940-3891936. TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306 2014 fertilized hay, 64 round bales, $50 each. You load it and haul it. 817-233-7573.

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

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

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

20 year experT

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Trucking Company

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. Bartenders needed at Honky Tonk Woman. Apply in person at 11509 FM 730 N., Azle. 817-444-6569. 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. Property Manager position available in Springtown with reputable property management company. Please email resume to nheit@ integrapeak.com. NOW HIRING experienced Alteration Seamstress. Apply in person at Comet Cleaners, 489 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Maintenance Man wanted, experience helpful. Must have clean background. Hours are 9A-3P, Monday-Friday. Eagle Lake Garden Apartments 817-444-6532.

Part Time Cook & Cook’s Helper

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

Azle Manor

721 Dunaway Ln · Azle

EOE

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Help Wanted

**NEED A CAREER** Looking for person to learn plumbing business. Double L Plumbing will help you obtain apprentice license, provide training, prepare you for state exams to obtain your tradesman and journeyman license. Our chosen candidate will: Have High School Degree or GED *Be able to pass drug test and background check *Clean driving record * Have a neat, clean appearance * Have a great work attitude (Overtime)* Be a team player with “can do” attitude Call 817-444-3100 for interview. SALES ASSOCIATE JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE AT LOCAL ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE RETAIL STORE. GENERAL RETAIL SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. EXPERIENCE UTILIZING KANTHAL WIRE AND ORGANIC COTTON TO REBUILD RBA AND RDA TYPE TANKS REQUIRED. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE VAPE INDUSTRY AND VAPE PRODUCTS REQUIRED. PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME TO carcharius@ yahoo.com AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. **Licensed Plumber Needed**Double L Plumbing looking for plumbers: Need* Current license, Good driving record, Be able to pass criminal background check, Own hand tools, Clean and neat appearance, motivated attitude. Remodel, New construction and able to do service work. Willing to pay top dollar for right guy...$$ call 817-444-3100 for interview. A/C Service Technician needed, 5+ years experience, good driving record; HVAC Helper also needed. 817-270-8811. SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER. Operate multiple types of mowers (zero turn, finish mower, AG tractors, etc.) pickup truck, weed eater and chainsaw. Collect litter along the floodway and District property. Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Qualifications required: High School Diploma or GED, valid Texas Driver’s License. $13/hour. www.trwd.com/employment. Now hiring experienced Cooks for catering, part-time or full-time. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at Vance Godbey’s Catering, 8601 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth 76135. 817-237-2218.

NOW HIRING

CNA’S

with 2 years experience

Check Out Our New Starting Pay FT / PT Shifts

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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Help Wanted

Tarrant Regional Water District

Job Fair

Monday, April 27th 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 600 East Northside Drive Fort Worth, TX 76164 On the spot interviews will be given to qualified applicants for the following positions:

Fleet Mechanic-Forth Worth Welder-Fort Worth Seasonal Groundskeepers-Fort Worth and Eagle Mountain Intrumentation and Controls Technician-Fort Worth

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

TRWD Patrol Officer

Please visit

www.trwd.com/employment to view all available positions.

Required:

• Must have High School diploma or GED • Must maintain residence within 20 minutes of the Law Enforcement Division located at 10201 North Shore Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76135 • Must meet continuing education requirements as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. • Minimum of a State of Texas Basic Peace Officer License • Valid Texas Driver License

Qualifications desired:

• 2 years of general Peace Officer experience • Bilingual in Spanish and English

Lube Tech Needed Must be dependable with good driving record. Parts Driver/Warehouse Must have valid TXDL with good driving record. Shop Helper/Porter Must have valid TXDL and be dependable.

Must have the ability to complete the following courses and obtain certifications in: • Marine Vessel Operations Courses and Marine Law Enforcement Courses as prescribed by the District. • Texas Boater Safety Certification • Texas Marine Safety Enforcement Officer Certification • Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Certification

To apply: www.trwd.com/employment

No Positions Available at this Time

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. Maintenance Laborer Laundry-Cleaning Attendants Needed Roy’s in Bridgeport

Accounting Assistant

Full Time Position

Must be able to multi-task in a high performing office with professionalism, integrity and courtesy.

Salary plus Commission and Benefits

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Qualified Person Must Be:

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

• Dependable • Outgoing • Self-Starter Good Communication Skills Able to Follow Directions Have Reliable Transportation

Azle News The

To apply, Email resume to: johnna@azlenews.net or Mail to: Azle News - Attn: Johnna Bridges 321 W. Main St., Azle, TX 76020 NO PHONE CALLS, NO DROP-INS, PLEASE.

Need CDL Driver/Laborer and 2 Laborers for relocating houses. Must be able to drive standard and have current driver’s license. 817-4446516; 817-657-0704. General Contractor needs Helper. Must have transportation, phone and basic remodeling skills. Christian company, zero tolerance for drugs. 817-714-0567.

Must have valid TXDL & be dependable Carpentry skills a plus!

Experienced Outside Sales

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.

Jodi Dusek, H/R Director 940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

El Cerrito in Springtown is hiring Line Cooks, $10/hour, with experience. Come in to apply. 817-523-7278. Now hiring LVNs, RNs and CNAs, all shifts. Weekend Double: Nurses, 10A-6P LVNs or RNs; CNAs all shifts. WEATHERFORD HEALTH CARE CENTER, 521 W. 7th Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. $1,000 Sign-on Bonus. New payscale. 817-594-8713. Equal Opportunity Employer. Drivers: CDL-A: Company & Fleet. Cell phone, hotel discounts and more! Flatbed 6 months + driving school cert. Dakota 586-920-0124.

First United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Azle has openings for the following Job Assignments: Evangelism, Assimilation, Discipleship and Missions. Contact the church office by email at church@fumcazle.org or call 817-444-3323 for complete job descriptions and requirements. Good Worker for landscape and irrigation maintenance. Call Allen at A&M Gardens 817-296-4590.

Find a job in the Community Classifieds Today

Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from Dallas, TX to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers.com or 1-877-6067083. Remodeling Company has opening for one person. Must be dependable, honest and willing to work. Great opportunity for right person. No experience necessary, but helpful. transportation is a must as well as high school graduate. No drugs or personal baggage. This is a serious position for a serious individual. Call for interview 817247-8653. The Azle News is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to manage advertising accounts and customers. The right person for this position will be dependable, outgoing and a self-starter; will possess good communication and computer skills; will be able to follow directions; and will have reliable transportation. The person chosen to fill this important position will receive a salary plus commission and benefits. To apply, please email your resume to johnna@azlenews.net or mail to: The Azle News, Attn: Johnna Bridges, 321 W. Main Street, Azle, Texas 76020. No phone calls or drop-ins, please. First Wee Care Parents Day Out and Preschool seeking Director. Director administers the preschool Tuesday-Thursday program. Must be a mature Christian. Educational experience, people and managing skills preferred. Inquiries to Carol Roberts firstkidz@fumcazle.org. 817444-3323.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 040

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

Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

T.R.D. Construction, LLC

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AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. 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. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. SPRING SPECIAL: 20% Off w/this Ad! 817-629-9608. G and B DESIGN. Interior/Exterior. Painting, Pressure Washing. Gary Taylor & Brad Phillips. 817-5210859. DANNY SHELTON HOME REPAIRS. Sheetrock repair, taping, texturing, doors, trim, painting. Springtown/ Azle. 682-206-5944.

HANDYMAN

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

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

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J.C.Henderson

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

Gary 817-550-7776

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

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

Motorcycles

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

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

2006 Honda Shadow, 7,500 miles, 1 year warranty, $4,000. Call Steve at 817-992-2627.

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Movers

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

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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.

Miscellaneous

Masonry Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

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Pets/Livestock

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

Friday, may 1, 2015 - 6:00 Pm Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

Advertise Today in the Community Classifieds

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

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

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Pool Service

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

Painting • Construction Remodeling • Siding Tile • Decks • Kitchens Bathrooms, etc. Need some help with your next project? Check out the Home Improvement section of the Community Classifieds. Azle News & Springtown Epigraph Hometown Papers!

LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361. MATH TUDOR: All levels, with certified experienced Teacher. 817320-3580.

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Plumbing

LANDERS

Ray’s Roofs & Repairs Free Estimates

817-688-6940

Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

Hail in This Area Has Caused Damage that Cannot Be Seen From the Ground.

S h o p L o c a l - D o n ’t g e t s c a m m e d by out of town roofers. In business since 2008

P l e a s e G ive U s a C a l l fo r a Fr e e R o o f I n s p e c t i o n . Storm, 817-523-4137 HereHereBeforeLongTheAfter.

Anderson Roofing & Remodeling A+ Rating • 35 Years Experience

Commerical & Residential

• Composition Roofs • Steel Roofs D-FW • Siding: plank/hardi/aluminum/steel • Gutters: 5” & 6” • Windows PREFERRED CONTRACTOR • Painting www.owenscorning.com

817-230-9215 • 817-705-3656

ALPINE ROOFING

Hail ~ W Wiind?

Deductible & Claim Assistance Senior Citizen Discount Repair $90.00 & Up Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Patios • Carport

Shingles, Flat & Metal Roofs Metal Roof Special

$2.50 per sq.ft.

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

FREE INSPECTION 817-296-2880

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STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

5x10 $25/month

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

West Side Storage 20-5813 39-

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Sand/Gravel

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

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Tractor Service

Tractor Work, Front End Loader & Backhoe Work. Could be cheaper than rental. 817-905-3843.

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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Storage

Convenient Location

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

817-444-3292

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Sand/Gravel

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Sand/Gravel

BEST DEAL

SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL

Quality Family Business Since 1938

Dozer and Tractor Work

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

CALL Cliff Hall

(sizes ¼ inch up to 2 feet)

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 078

Now Leasing Storage Units

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Ash Creek Storage

Storage

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

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

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We’ll be here after the storm.

Drains Cleaned Water Heaters

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

682-229-8078

Plumbing Repairs

Motorcycles continued next column...

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106

Commercial & Residential

J.C.Henderson

PLUMBING CO.

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

Choose your local contractors

060 Professional Services 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.

817-237-2852

40 years experience - 20 in Azle All types of roofing Many satisfied homeowners, churches & businesses

C O C O

HORSE SALE

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

36 Years in Azle

Roofing

Last Puzzle Solution

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

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Mountaintop Roofing

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Photography

254-679-9947 LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement

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

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY

Available to help you clean. Honest, dependable, references. 817-8453830, leave message if no answer.

We Cater to You

“Texas sTyle”

House Cleaning

FREEMAN

Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC.

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

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Call Devin at 817-629-9608 Mountaintop Roofing

Roofing

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

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

40 years experience - 20 in Azle All types of roofing - Many satisfied homeowners, churches & businesses

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GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO.

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

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

Home Improvement

COMMUNITY

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.

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

nstr E ucti R& on Metal Building Specialist • Weld Ups/ Bolt Ups • Pipe Fencing • Concrete • Horse Barns • All Types Fencing • Metal Roofs

PLACE AN AD IN THE Pricing CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! NOCompare JOB TOO SMALL 817-270-3340 Welding continued 817-220-7217 next page...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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

COMMUNITY

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Welding

ROCK

Metal Buildings Pre-Engineered Weld-Ups Barns/Shops Chad Shearer-817-696-7173 Zach Wright-817-475-5455

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

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

Metal Building Erectors

DESIGN

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

SHELL

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

(up to 50 miles)

Springtown RV Park

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

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

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.

Texas Star RV Park Inc.

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

WANTED: Looking to rent/lease 2050 acres with or without buildings. Call Kevin 817-262-0621.

Sell It In The Classifieds! 081 Business/Commercial 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. 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. 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. 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. 30x30 Shop/Warehouse for Rent. A/C, $550/mo. 1215 Silver Creek Road. 817-585-0366.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066. 2 BR mobile home, no pets. 817901-8052.

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

817-755-6161

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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. ROOM FOR RENT. Furnished with HD TV, bed and use of kitchen and laundry. 817-723-8861. Trailer for Rent: 1 bedroom, furnished, in Briar. No pets, $500/ mo. with $250 deposit. 940-7833836. Studio Bunkhouse on lovely 180 acre ranch. $500/mo., including electric and water. $250 deposit. Quiet and peaceful setting. Suitable for one person. No pets. May have a horse for extra. Barn, arena, trails, private lake for fishing. Call Cissie 817-683-8887 or Steve 214-6692355.

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Rent Unfurnished

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.

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC.

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

Rent Unfurnished

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Crestwood Apartment Homes

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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!

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

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Classifieds

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

Mobile Home/RV Lots

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

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

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

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle

All Bills Paid $595 1/1 ********************************* $595 2/1 Plus Electrict y

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

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

(Water, Trash & Sewer Service Included)

Privately owned RV space available. Safe, quiet and convenient. 6-month lease, references required, $300/mo. 817-706-4481.

Call for appointment

Pet Friendly!

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Rent Unfurnished

2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $625/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406. 3-2 duplex, Springtown ISD, $750/ mo. $350 deposit. Section 8 accepted. 817-980-3066. PELICAN BAY: 1904 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-2-1, $735/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817246-4646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. FOR RENT: 3-1 house, newly renovated, $650/mo. $550 deposit, $35 background fee. 817-221-3112. 3-2 duplex, appliances, very clean, close to school, no pets, $875/mo. 817-444-3636.

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT gtatx.com

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Must be in the format of the sample ad shown. Description: 50 word maximum. Non-Refundable

Make it a “Smart” move!

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.

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- $329,900. A greAt ProPertY for the eNtire fAMiLY! Beautiful 390.6 acres with great views! Lots of trees & a 5+ acre private pond. SOLD Loaded with deer, turkey and dove. Poolville ISD - $1,250,000. horses weLcoMe! - Nice 3-2 with formal dining & 2 car detached garage. Large living area with wood burning fire place & recently LD new Oisland, added wood floors. Kitchen features S center 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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SERVICE DIRECTORY

Appliance Repair Services

Trash/Waste Service

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

ATEX TRASH

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Air Conditioning and Heating

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Off-Duty Firefighter

27 per month weekly pickup

Farm Equipment

J&E

Chapman Carpentry

36.00 a week. Run twice a month on this page. Run 6 months and get the 7th FREE. $

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817-270-3340