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Officer relieved of duty following YouTube release of 3 bodycam videos

Earth Day 2015

Charges dismissed against teenager

BY NATALIE GENTRY Springtown Police Chief Ed Crowdis dismissed Sgt. Shawn Owens after a trio of body camera videos appeared online.

Springtown experienced the power of social media as the community reacted to the polarizing April 6 arrest of 17-year-old Dylan Waddle.

The social media storm began as scores of people flocked to Facebook to discuss the event (and in some cases cast stones).

The situation reached a climax ceived disciplinary action.”

Neither the name of the dispatcher when a dispatcher posted on YouTube three body camera videos given to her nor her discipline were released.

The chief also said everyone inby Owens, according to Crowdis.

“A couple of our employees were volved who is still employed at the disgruntled by some of the comments department has received remedial training to address the public was posting this issue. on Facebook and othCharges against er social media,” Ed Waddle were officialCrowdis, Springtown ly dropped April 21. chief of police said.

“This isn’t an indi“They took it upon cation that the officers themselves to post were wrong in arrestcopies of three videos ing him. However, I on YouTube. This is a think the entire situadirect violation of potion could have been lice department policy, Ed Crowdis and it’s just unaccept- Springtown Chief of Police handled differently with a more amiable outable,” he continued. come,” Crowdis said.

The videos were “I think dropping available online for approximately 12 hours before they the charges is in the best interest of the department, the city, and for Mr. were removed.

“It is strictly forbidden for an officer Waddle.”

Crowdis said he understood the frusto take those videos and put them on social media,” Crowdis said. “How- tration on his officers’ part about some ever, any citizen can come in here, file of the blatantly untrue comments being an open records request for the videos, made on Facebook, but he noted that police are held to a higher standard. and post them online.

“There are no boundaries online, “Sgt. Owens is no longer employed Shawn Owens wore a body cam- by the Springtown Police Depart- and people can say what they want,” era for an April 9 Epigraph story ment,” he continued. “And the dis- Crowdis said. “However, we are supon the devices. Photo by Natalie Gentry patcher who posted the videos re- posed to be above retaliating.”

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Kindergarten students from Goshen Creek Elementary celebrated Earth Day April 22 with a field trip to the Springtown City Park to pick up litter. Brianna Flores-Gonzalez of Samantha Davis’ class displays her find before adding it to her bag.

Photo by Natalie Gentry

Report: Earthquakes tied to local injection well use Published paper exonerates drought as a cause

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 movement – “near critically stressed” – due to their orientation and direction.

“In other words, surprisingly small changes in stress can reactivate certain faults in the region and cause earthquakes,” DeShon said.

One such fault, the Newark East fault zone, runs from the Reno area northeast across Eagle Mountain Lake. A separate antithetic – an opposing or intersecting fault – is nearby.

Researchers used a sophisticated 3D model to estimate stress changes from two nearby wastewater injection wells and more than 70 production wells in the area that remove both natural gas and significant volumes of salty water known as brine.

“The model shows that a pressure differential develops along one of the faults as a combined result of high fluid injection rates to the west and high water removal rates to the east,” said Matthew Hornbach, SMU associate professor of geophysics.

A familiar sight for decades on Springtown ISD campuses, former “When we ran the model over a 10athletic director/head football coach Bill Reed returned to Porcu- year period through a wide range of papine Stadium to act as the starter for the District 8-4A track meet April 15-16.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell PLEASE SEE WELLS, PAGE 2A.

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Pressure built around injection wells annually in four years.

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Early voting begins Monday

BY NATALIE GENTRY Monday, April 27 starts the early voting window for the May 9 General Election in Parker County.

The primary early voting site is for Parker County voters is the Courthouse Annex kitchen located at 1112 Santa Fe Drive in Weatherford.

Springtown residents can go to the Springtown Municipal Court Annex at 200 North Main Street to cast their votes.

The meeting room in the Azle Masonic Lodge at 257 W. Main Street will also act as a voting

site for Parker County voters.

A full list of Parker County polling sites for purposes of early voting can be found at http://www.cityofazle.org/index.aspx?nid=371.

Voting polls will be open on April 27-29, along with May 1 and 4 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

On April 30 and May 5, polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Application for ballots by mail can be obtained by calling 817-598-6185.

They must be received by the Early Voting Clerks no later than the close of business on

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Applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to: Don Markum Early Voting Clerk 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford TX 76086 Election Day voting for the Springtown election will take place in new Springtown Municipal Court Annex Building at 200 North Main Street in Springtown.

Reno residents may vote on Election Day only at Reno City Hall, 195 W. Reno Rd. in Reno.

Wells deemed cause of earthquake swarm confident in their findings, still ic fault lines.” more data is needed to further The city of Azle’s oil and gas rameters, it predicted pressure nail down the exact causation, ordinance, developed in 2004, changes significant enough to they say. has worked well for the city, trigger earthquakes on faults Brundrett said. that are already stressed.”

How it affects the area “I really think disposal well Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett operators are smart enough to Don’t blame the drought had just finished his sixth inter- keep their dials turned down Model-predicted stress view of the day and anticipated so they don’t cause any more changes on the fault were typi- more. earthquakes around the city,” cally tens to thousands of times He had been briefed in a con- he said. larger than stress changes as- ference call earlier in the day, “The larger issue is keepsociated with water level fluc- and said it’s clear to him more ing what happened here in tuations caused by the recent data and more studying of the Azle from happening to others Texas drought. data is necessary. around the state of Texas.”

“What we refer to as induced As a result of the study, BrunThat’s why Brundrett is so seismicity – earthquakes caused drett said he plans to write the concerned about House Bill 40, by something other than strictly Railroad Commission of Texas which he said “takes control natural forces – is often associ- and request they shut down the of subsurface regulation away ated with subsurface pressure injection wells in question im- from municipalities and local changes,” said DeShon. mediately. governments.

“We can rule out stress “I’m not against oil and gas “I would encourage people to changes induced by local water activity at all, but it must be contact their State Representatable changes. While some un- done responsibly,” he said. tives, State Senators and the certainties remain, it is unlikely “Really, the problem with Texas Rail Road Commission that natural increases to tecton- these two injection wells is just and voice their concerns about ic stresses led to these events.” that they’re in the wrong spot. gas well activity causing earthWhile the researchers are They’re too near the pre-histor- quakes.” n WELLS, FROM PAGE ONE.

The family of Pastor John Conway was invited to Austin April 22 to be present as a memorial resolution was read on the House floor honoring his contribution to Springtown, Parker County, and Texas. Attending were: (l-r) Brandon Conway, Sha Conway, Summer Conway, Kallie Conway, Representative Phil King, Cindy Conway, and Jennifer Conway.

Photo courtesy Sha Conway

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On May 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM the City of Springtown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a plat revision application for Lot 17R1, Southwood Manor, an addition to Parker County, TX and located within the ETJ of the City of Springtown. The property is located at the corner of Lynch Bend & FM Hwy 51 South. This meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 E. Second Street.

It’s time for the Tabernacle

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

Graphic courtesy SMU report

For over 75 years, the Tabernacle has served as the spiritual and cultural heart of Springtown. Renovations have begun to preserve her for future generations. You can help make this a reality while at the same time enjoying some great food. Each Tuesday during the month of April, Kay’s Donut will donate a portion of all proceeds to the TABERNACLE RESTORATION FUND. Have a heart and do your part by visiting Kay’s Donut each Kay’s Donuts Tuesday in April. Thank you Kay’s Donut!

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Early Voting to elect Springtown’s first new Mayor in eight years begins this Monday April 27-May 5, this new mayor and council will decide the direction the city will go for the next two years and beyond, and oversee the cities $3.7 dollar budget.

The voters have two candidates for Mayor to choose from this year.

Of the two candidates, Tom W Clayton M.P.A., is the Only candidate for Springtown Mayor who is highly trained and formally educated in Public Administration and City Planning with previous governmental experience at the state and federal levels and a long positive track record at the city for volunteerism, working with others, and improving the quality of life of the citizens of Springtown and the Only candidate running to be your Mayor, with a vision for the future and a proven plan for expanding the city’s tax base with a blueprint for managed and controlled economic growth for the future of the city and citizens of Springtown.

BEFORE DECIDING WHO TO VOTE FOR, PLEASE CONSIDER THESE FACTS: • Tom voted NO on higher taxes, his opponent voted yes every time • Tom voted NO on higher water rates his opponent voted yes every time.

• Tom spearheaded the Lake Street Bridge Project, for three years his opponent fought against the project. Why? It now benefits every citizen in Springtown and helps with our serious traffic problem in town.

• Tom fought to bring new ambulance service to Springtown that cost the citizens nothing from their city tax dollars, his opponent fought against even asking for the service. Why? It now benefits everybody in Northern Parker County.

• Tom is the Only candidate running for Mayor with a verifiable list of accomplishments and known for submitting new and innovated ideas to solve the city issues and problems for the citizens of Springtown while serving as your councilman.

• Tom spearheaded and convinced Verizon to invest millions of dollars to upgrade and improve their landline phone system in Springtown to include high speed DSL internet service for all Springtown residents who wanted that service.

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• Tom earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration and City Planning – UNLV -1998 • Tom served as your Springtown City Councilman 2006 reelected in 2008 and 2010- Mayor Pro Tempore 2007-08 • While Tom was your councilman the city completed vast improvements at the water plant; bringing it up to state standards, The city spent millions improving the wastewater plant and bringing it up to state standards. The city switched, at Tom’s suggestion, to paving most roads in Springtown with asphalt instead of the old chip seal material because asphalt was a better solution for our roads and a better investment for the city for the long term.

• After just three years of Tom Clayton being off the Springtown City Council, the city is back in trouble with the Texas Commission On Environmental Quality over the city’s water plant, waste water treatment plant and the city has serious debt issues for capital improvement projects the city didn’t need and could not afford under his opponents leadership.

After considering these facts, which candidate would you trust to manage the cities $3.7 million dollar budget, with the ability to borrow millions more?

Who will you trust Springtowns’ economic future to?

On Saturday May 9 please cast you vote for Tom W Clayton M.P.A., to be your next Mayor of Springtown. Vote Early April 27-May 5.

FOR MORE INFO GO TO- WWW.TOMWCLAYTON.COM- The Smart and Wise Choice.

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Roglin, Uddin get honors from Springtown Optimists by mark k. campbell Springtown High School juniors Allisyn Roglin and Suliman Uddin were chosen as the April Tex-Anne and Texan of the Month by the Optimist Club April 21.

Roglin, 16 and daughter of Shannon and Tamara Roglin, is ranked No. 10 out of the 245 Class of 2016 members; her grade point average is 100.87.

She maintained perfect attendance as a freshman and posted all A’s during her sophomore year.

At the end of tenth grade, Roglin was inducted into the National Honor Society where she is now the junior representative.

She began taking honors classes her sophomore year and, as a junior now, is enrolled in all Advanced Placement classes.

Roglin is maintaining her A average.

She is a member of Peer Assistance & Leadership (“PALs”) and is the student council parliamentarian. Next year she will be the president.

She is also active in sports at SHS. Roglin is a distance specialist in track. At the just-completed district meet, she won the varsity 3200-meter race – “2 miles” – and took the silver in the 1600.

She is a also member of SHS’ state-renowned powerlifting squad. Springtown returned

to state again in 2015, and, at Corpus Christi in March, Roglin helped the Lady Porcupines finish 13th out of 90 teams.

Roglin is a cheerleader – where she is an All-American nominee and a captain – and plays basketball.

After graduation, she said she plans to attend Texas Woman’s University and study physical therapy.

About her time at SHS, Roglin said she hopes to be remembered as someone who worked hard, set goals, and achieved them.

Uddin, 16 and son of Nichole Uddin, is ranked No. 40 with a GPA of 90.0.

He was chosen the Spanish II Pre-AP Student of the Year.

A member of the Spanish Club, he also is on the student council.

Uddin is athletically-oriented.

He is a powerlifter and reached the regional level as a

The Springtown Optimist Club recognized the April Students of the Month: Allisyn Roglin (left) and Suliman Uddin.

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2015 C andidate F orum The Springtown Epigraph asked the following questions of candidates in the General Election slated May 9 in the cities of Springtown and Reno.

Below are the answers provided by those candidates who responded to this request.

City of Springtown Tony D. Smith Mr. Smith is a candidate for the office of Springtown Mayor.

1. Springtown has been my home for twenty-three years.

Seeing our community grow and reach its potential has been the driving force behind my years serving as a city council member and Mayor Pro Tem. Small businesses are thriving, the new park has enhanced the community, new roads have made traveling to work easier, and new bridges have cut down Tony D. Smith on school traffic. With the help of other city council members and proactive community members, we plan to keep progress on the right track.

2. Springtown is currently in a great place. With new revitalization efforts such as the park, Splash Pad, and Tabernacle resurface-project, Springtown is raising the bar and becoming a force to be reckoned with. Our community always has room for improvement; however, the current city council is working hard to fix issues before they become noticeable concerns.

3. Working with government on the local level has always been a part of my life.

Being a master plumber, certified through the Railroad Commission, has allowed me to work with a vast number of issues that tend to surface working with city governments. As a city council member, I enjoy adding my voice of experience and common sense to the council. In addition, I also understand the protocol and procedures necessary to get things done in a quick and timely manner. This has served me well in the last thirteen years that I have been in office, serving you, the community.

4. Since moving to Springtown, I’ve noticed it has always had a strong sense of community. This team-environment has contributed to our successful schools, small businesses, and community members. Working together, our city council keeps these things in mind when making decisions that impact the community. Because of this, we are able to foster and maintain the sense of home without ever comprising the growth of our beloved small town.

5. Two loop roads have been successfully paved and finished: Williams-Ward and Pojo Drive. The intention of building these was to not only relieve traffic, but to provide ideal locations for business opportunities. We are working on getting more retail prospects to build, providing the city with more sales tax revenue.

A target area of Springtown has been the lack of commercial retail; however, we have seen a recent growing interest in companies looking at Springtown to add locations.

Tom W. Clayton Mr. Clayton is a candidate for the office of Springtown Mayor.

1. First and most importantly I believe the citizens deserve to have a mayor who has always had their best interest at heart. I have and am the only candidate with a positive and optimistic vision and a serious economic plan for the future of Springtown. I am in this for the people, not for my personal gain or benefit. For me, it’s about my belief in hard work and service Tom W. Clayton to one another and if you have the ability to serve, you also have the responsibility to serve those around you.

I believe the citizens of Springtown deserve to have a candidate they can trust and a choice in voting for a candidate who is the most qualified by training and education and years in government service and who will have their best interest and the city’s future at heart and be able to choose a candidate who will be honest and forthright in their position with their authority over others they took an oath to represent and protect. And use his position and power as mayor for good and for the benefit and future of the City of Springtown and all those who call Springtown home as I do and have for many years. Of which six years I served as your city councilman, one year as Mayor Pro Tem, and three years before that, as a member of the Springtown Planning and Zoning Commission. Almost from the beginning, I’ve had my hand up, always striving to volunteer and serve our community and help out wherever there was a need, with a strong desire to work with the other council members, city staff, and all our city partners like the Chamber and the School District. I’m just trying to do my part in helping our community to improve. Always encouraging others and eager to listen to and share new ideas on how we can always improve our Springtown community.

It’s not about me first; it’s about all the people first and my belief in service to one another, using my abilities and ardent desire to help the city council make the quality of life for every Springtown citizen better that what it is today. That is the job of the mayor and the city council and one that I take very seriously.

Never using my elected position to benefit myself directly or using the power granted an elected person by the voters, as a hammer against anyone, citizen or not.

2. Focus on expanding the city tax base by making economic development a top priority for the city council. Focusing on changing the course and attitude of the city as far as new commercial business goes and our relationship with our citizens and local builders. Ask yourself this: Why won’t local builders who call Springtown home build inside the city of Springtown?

If elected I will work to restore confidence in our local government for our citizens and the local builders. Understand that under a Tom Clayton administration, Springtown is in the customer service business; we are here to serve the people, and are citizen and builder friendly. I am bringing fresh, new, innovated ideas to the council to help secure the cities future. A policy of “wait and see what shows up” is no policy Springtown citizens or the city

should support any longer.

Talk is not action. It’s time for a positive and optimistic change in the mayor’s office to secure our economic future and have our Springtown community promoted as the best place to live and do business, with the best roads and the best water around. This results into lower taxes, lower water bills, and lower city fees, more choice and a secure and promising economic future for all of us.

Also, I think the city could always be more responsive and listen to its citizens better with more citizen input while being more transparent on what’s going on at City Hall.

Also, completing projects already in the works, redesigning and replacing the intersection of state Hwy. 199 and FM 51 north to 5th Street with a widening of FM 51 with added center turn lane where necessary and underground storm drains on the west side of FM 51 from 5th South to Walnut Creek with a new bridge replacement for today’s traffic. The current bridge was built in 1939 for 1939 traffic.

Also, focus on creating an Economic Development Corporation for the city for recruiting new commercial business and development that the citizens want to have in Springtown and not just waiting to see who shows up. I want to become pro-business and builder friendly, changing the current culture to be a more customer service, customer-friendly city staff and council, making Springtown a tourist destination similar to Granbury, only in Springtown.

We have a beautiful square also. We are working on that; I am helping with it because I want to be involved with the city and what we’re doing to make the quality of life better for everyone.

Work on bringing family entertainment to our city for everyone, 20 miles at $2.50 a gallon for fuel is a lot to pay and long way to go to see a movie at a theater or buy a pair of jeans or shoes for the kids.

3. Education: • Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada • Master’s degree in Public Administration and City Planning from the University Of Nevada – trained to manage cities Government Experience: • Constituents services Congressman John Ensigns office • Department of Economic Development State of Nevada Lt. Governor Hammerrgrans office • Springtown City Councilman (2006, Reelected in 2008 and 2010) • Springtown Mayor Pro-Tem (2007-2008) • Experienced in Texas Local Government Code • Public policy experience • Experienced in economic development • Governmental budgetary experience • Experienced in governmental issues concerning Springtown and Parker County • Experienced in Texas Statutes that govern cities Successful Projects: • Numerous west side Asphalt Road Improvements including 5th Street, Ash and Ash Terrace, Cedar Street, and several more.

• Northgate Road Improvements, including Mockingbird, Dove Trail, Robin, Quail, and Meadowlark Drives.

• Rehabilitated More Than six miles of asphalt roadway in Springtown, new east-west arteries in Springtown – 5th and 9th Streets.

• Appointed by Mayor Hughes to the Springtown Transportation Board (2006-2012) – FM 51 road project, New Lake Street Road and Bridge project, giving a new north-south artery through Springtown over Walnut Creek and Springtown, East and West Loop Projects.

• Bonnie Belle Road improvements, including Huggins Drive and Jean Drive, Old Springtown Road, and many others throughout the City of Springtown.

• Responsible for spearheading and bringing Verizon high speed Internet service to the City of Springtown.

• Responsible for spearheading and bringing additional ambulance service fully staffed with EMTs and Paramedics 24/7 for Springtown and Northern Parker County.

• The Springtown Tow Yard. If you get towed in Springtown, your car stays in Springtown at the city yard. The tow yard paid for itself the first year and is almost total profit for the city. I thought this was a good idea because of numerous complaints about the tow services and private storage facilities and Tom knew the city had the room in the public works yard for storage making it easier for folks to get their car out of impound 24/7 with no fear of being overcharged. And the city gets those storage fees instead. Good deal for the whole town.

To make this city work right you have to be innovative and creative sometimes.

Memberships and Affiliations: • Member of the Springtown Church of Christ • Member of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce (since 2000) • Texas Municipal League Legislative Council (2009-2010) • Former secretary and treasurer Springtown Farmers’ Market (2004) • Appointed by the Springtown City Council to the Springtown Planning and Zoning Commission (2003-2006) • Former board member of the North Central Governments Regional Transportation Stakeholders Round table, Working to solve transportation issues for the future of North Central Texas, including Parker County and Springtown • Member Springtown Optimist Club (2006- present) • Appointed by the Springtown City Council to the Mayor’s Sign Ordinance Committee (2003) • Appointed to the City of Springtown Impact Fee Advisory Board (2003) • Honorably Discharged Air Force Veteran – disabled in line of duty • Mayors’ Task Force on Communications for the City of Springtown (Your Verizon DSL Service) (2006 2012) • Proprietor-Professional Office Products & American Office Supply • Member Pi Sigma Alpha- The National Political Science Honor Society 4. Springtown and its citizens have great potential, if managed properly, to prosper and thrive in the future. The historical nature of the city, which should be preserved and used as an economic tool to attract tourism to Springtown to improve the city’s serious economic situation.

The school district is one of the best I have been involved with and one main reason I moved here in the first place. I moved here many years ago because it was a small bedroom community and if elected I intend to keep the small town atmosphere while improving commercial development to enhance our the quality of

1. Why are you running for office?

2. What can the council do better to make (Springtown 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.

4. What’s good about (Reno or Springtown)?

5. What’s the biggest issue facing (Springtown or Reno)?

life for our citizens, and secure our economic future by increasing the city’s sales tax revenue amount, while improving community relations making everyone feel welcome, keeping taxes and utility bills at a reasonable level for the average citizen.

Yes, we can do all this at the same time but only if we all work together for the betterment of Springtown community.

5. If you hear everything is fine, don’t you believe it; those in office always say everything is fine.

The most important issue at the time of this printing is: Who are the voters going to trust to manage the city’s $3.7 million dollar budget with the ability to borrow millions more (which is the same budget amount it was when I left the council three years ago, the city has made no progress in those areas), and solve the serious problems and issues the city faces now and in the future?

The city has been recently cited by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This is the state agency that has enforcement authority over the city’s water and sewer plant, I am sure if you’re a citizen that you have received that same letter from the city explaining the state cannot guarantee the quality of the city’s water, I find this to be a very big problem. When I left the council three years ago, the city was running like a pretty well-oiled machine with our entire infrastructure updated and brought to state requirements and in better than good working order. While I served on the council, this was a top priority to me.

Since I left the council: high water bills and city taxes and fees, and how to control it are a serious concern for me and all citizens and those who would want to build or have a business here. Paying off the debt the city has acquired in the last several years. It takes money to run a city, where is that money going to come from? The citizens should be concerned as to whether or not this council is going to continue with the current policy of just “sit and wait and see who and what development shows up” and only securing revenue through consistently raising our citizens ad valorum taxes, city fees, water and sewer rates just to pay our bills and pay down debt, or is the council going to try something new?

I will use the mayor’s position to promote Springtown for commercial development and bring back the new commercial business and investors to partner with the city that will generate the new revenue stream of sales tax dollars, added shopping choices and local jobs that everybody knows we need.

I am talking about business that we want, that will complement the needs of people here and now, and not waiting to see what shows up. What shows up, you might not like but the city might have to accept. I say let’s go get the types of business we want and take control of our future, Also, our Springtown kids are a very big concern to me. A vast majority of citizens have told me that there is nothing in the form of entertainment for our kids to do in the city of Springtown. The kids must drive 20 miles in most any direction to have anything to do they would consider fun, like go to a movie, shop for what they like, skating, or going bowling and such things, Hudson Oaks is getting a water park, I ask, why can’t we have businesses like this in Springtown?

Some believe that it not their responsibility to entertain your kids or have the city provide that entertainment. I’m for keeping our kids close to home so we know that they are at least in Springtown. My approach is that entertainment is sales tax revenue that the city is in desperate need of, all of our kids going off to other cities to spend your and their money in other cities giving other cities the benefit of Springtown dollars to help their town while Springtown gets nothing. This is wrong and if elected I will work every day to correct this problem and bring some type of family entertainment to our city to help solve the entertainment and the new sales tax revenue question of where is the money going to come from to run this city.

Please visit us at www.tomwclayton.com for more information on me and the election also, www.Facebook.com/tomwclayton.

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2015 C andidate F orum City of Reno 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.

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Lynda Stokes Mrs. Stokes is a candidate for the office of Reno Mayor.

1. Because I care. I care about the city and I care about the citizens. I look back on where we were four years ago and don’t want us to move back in that direction. We are a stronger and closer community than we were then and I feel I have much more to offer the people of my little town in terms of furthering the accomplishments that we have all achieved together. Lynda Stokes 2. I would encourage the Council to continue to have an open mind in decision making, openly discuss matters, and reach out to citizens and let them know their voice counts. Every Council decision has an impact on someone’s life and some of those decisions are tough ones.

However, as a citizen myself, I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to beh representing me on the council. And I honestly believe that as long as we, as a city, continue going down the path that we’ve started on, Reno will be better.

3. That’s simple, I make people a priority and I’m a problem solver by nature. I have the ability to think and act quickly while maintaining a level head. Aside from being a successful business owner with a company built on strong communication and people skills, I have also had the honor to serve the city for eight years with the first four being on the Council and the last four as Mayor.

I have seen both sides of the fence. This has given me a good foundation and knowledge of our town’s concerns. Do we get everything right the first time? Not always, but what is important is how we correct, learn, and keep moving forward. Once again, it comes down to people. People make it all work.

I believe in treating everyone with respect and kindness. This 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 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 ac- David Andrews counting for taxpayers money 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.

Gilbert Morrow Mr. Morrow is a candidate for the office of Reno Mayor.

1. I want to help promote a better way of life for all in Reno, I have some ideas on how to reduce spending and cut taxes; a welcome thing to all citizens I believe. Let it be said I think the current Mayor and Council are doing a lousy job and, yes, I think I can do better.

I am a shy person, some mistake my shyness as me being conceited and pompous; nothGilbert Morrow ing is further from the truth.

Cut a department (police) and a couple positions (city attorney, or at least get some different bids for a city attorney and see if we can get it done for less, and city manager) and Reno could thrive and prosper, all with lower taxes.

2. Reno needs better thinkers, the current council has gotten the horse before the cart by spending a lot on the cart, only to realize that someone forgot to buy the horse first. Meaning there are citizens’ needs and concerns such as the 65 year or older tax freeze that should have been in the tax code from the very beginning.

I hate to again beat a dead horse but the Reno Police Department isn’t getting any better, in fact it is getting worse.

(Here comes the dead horse flailing) Again I want better protection than what is provided to us at present, and without more/ higher taxes. I know Reno’s answer is to raise taxes to spend more on the Police Department and try and make it work. Rather, I know of a Department that can do the job for less, provide better protection, with more officers, more equipment and officers with accountability and training, in fact the ones Reno calls upon when it can’t handle the job: the Parker County Sheriff’s Department.

3. I had 25 years in a successful small handyman business, and before that Commercial and Residential maintenance for 15 years.

I have some college (TCJC), computer programming basics (Linux mainly wrote a small bit of code for the Linux Kernel pertaining to dial up modems, some Windows), computer assembly (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.

2. Most people are interested Darrel Allen 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 local grant dollars. Without an John Basham 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 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. I’ve been active in Emergency Management and planning in Texas for over 20 years, even getting awarded a commendation from the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Department of Emergency Management for Outstanding Leadership. I’ve served for two years as the board president of Texans for Government Transparency. A group which advocates for open and responsive government. A government that is held accountable to the citizenry. For a more detailed Resume’ see www.JohnBasham.com.

4. Our greatest asset is our people! The people of Reno are some of the kindest and most down to earth I’ve ever met. I was pleased to leave Fort Worth and relocate to a community where neighbors still know each other’s names and your kids can play outside without worry.

5. Reno must come to grips with the rapid expansion of the Metroplex and better control how we grow as a city. While geographically we are the second largest city in Parker County, we still have the small country town charm. We cannot and must not lose that feeling that is our city’s soul. Controlling our growth in a way that benefits our residents and our town while balancing our small town feel is job one.

Carol Houlihan Ms. Houlihan is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council.

1. My decision to run for office this year has been a very rocky one. David Andrews decided to run for Mayor thus leaving Place 2 open.

I take being on the city council very seriously. I have always stood for truth in our local government and accountability in finances. Everyone on the city council has a fiduciary responsibility to everyone in the city. Carol Houlihan My promise to the citizens of Reno is to once again take the lead on overseeing the finances of the city and making sure every penny is accounted for.

2. The council needs to be accountable! You are not there to just show up for a meeting once a month. You are there to make Reno a better community. Every council member should be trying to bring to the table ways to increase financial stability in Reno without raising property taxes.

Every council member needs to be pro-active in our search to bring new business in Reno. The council should bring back the Planning and Zoning Board.

The council needs to find citizens willing to be on that board and help grow Reno in the right direction. It is a very hard challenge to find people willing to put in the extra time to help support their community.

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2015 C andidate F orum 3. Having been on the council from May 2007-May 2012, I have lived through the process of making Reno accountable to the citizens. I was the founder of the Eye on Reno Newsletter and a founding member of the Reno Citizens for Better Government.

Having been a part of that process and knowing what we went through to get control of City Hall and the gross misuse of city money by former administrations gives me a lot of experience and knowledge to continue to make the City of Reno and our financial future grow.

While on the council I was instrumental in identifying business in the city limits of Reno and making sure they were collecting the proper sales taxes that would be going into our city’s general fund. Every 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 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 successful city official. However, they should have a strong desire to learn and be accountable. Public service is just that, serving the public and being accountable.

Jody W. Works Mr. Works is a candidate for Place 2 on the Reno City Council.

1. I’m running for city council because I believe I can be of service to our city. I want to maintain the small country feel we enjoy here in our city. I feel a few changes need to happen to ensure Reno stays the city we have all come to love.

2. The current council is a good group of individuals who collectively function very well together. This is evident by the Jody W. Works

vacated Place 2 position having four candidates, and the other position running unopposed. I do however feel that the council needs to find other means of income instead of utilizing the citizens as its largest tax base while reducing the current taxes the citizens pay. It needs to look for ways to draw business to the area, and take that tax burden off of the citizens.

The Council also needs to work on building strong relationships with the county and surrounding communities to help strengthen the protection of our citizens. Along with working toward maintaining and improving our roads and infrastructure as our town continues to grow.

3. I am married with a wonderful wife Tammy and three great kids Chandler, Dakota, and Summer. I have worked as Safety and Environmental Engineering manager for 22 year, along with serving my community as a member of the Briar-Reno Volunteer Fire Department for the past 3 years along with my two sons.

I will admit that I am not a politician, but I do feel I can help bring some fresh prospective to the challenges we face as a growing community. I have served on numerous boards of various natures which will allow for me to draw from those experiences to help solve issues that I am faced with.

4. Reno is a great little town. My family and I have enjoyed living here, and having our kids grow up in the small town atmosphere. I want this same opportunity for others to have the same enjoyment my family has living in Reno.

5. I feel that having the citizens carry the load to support our city through property tax is something that needs to be addressed. As the cost to keep the city running rises we cannot keep passing that tax burden on to our citizens by raising taxes. We must start finding ways to bring business to the city to help support our growth.

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She retired in Arizona, living in Douglas and Sierra Vista before moving to Texas due to illness.

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 Beth Willis Estes, 90, passed The Woodlands, Texas, Lisa away Thursday, April 16, 2015 Kimberly and husband, Dewayne in Azle. of Shreveport Louisiana and A memorial service will be Charlotte Couch of Azle.

Jimmie Dwane Bennett was held at a later date in Sierra Vista, born July 22, 1935 and passed Arizona. away April 17, 2015.

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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 Chris Bennett along with four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

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Peggy Lee Proffitt Taliaferro, 80, was called to her heavenly home Sunday, April 19, 2015 at her home.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22,

2015 at First Baptist Church, Springtown. Interment was at Springtown Cemetery.

Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown.

Peggy was born Jan. 3, 1935 in Hedley to Owen and Pearl Proffitt. She lived in the Springtown area 60 years and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Springtown, especially enjoying her participation in Joy Singers.

Peggy will be remembered and missed by her family, many friends, and church family. She loved her family, and most of all her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

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Poolville school math team state champs In San Antonio April 11, the Poolville Junior High School number sense team beat everyone for the state title.

PJH also took fifth in mathematics and ninth in calculator.

Four events are contested at state and the squad’s goal is to win the coveted Sweepstakes award – being tops in the four tests combined.

The junior high math team began readying for state in Oc-

tober, practicing at least once daily – in the mornings, after school, and sometimes at home.

In the sixth grade 1A/2A Division, Poolville had several impressive individual efforts, led by Ethan Elliott who won number sense and mathematics, took third in calculator, and finished 14th in science.

Dalton Sprague was the runner-up in number sense and mathematics and 16th in calcu-

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Evan Lang placed seventh in calculator, was eighth in number sense and tied for eighth in mathematics, and finished 12th in science.

Wyatt Thomas took third in number sense, fourth in calculator, and 15th in mathematics.

The squad was led by coaches Susan Garmon, Lilly Sexton, and Megan Elliott.

Goshen Creek Elementary School kindergarten students ask Springtown Police Department Officers Cres Salazar and Frank Carroll questions after a tour of the SPD station during their field trip to the Springtown City Park April 22. Photo by Natalie Gentry

Masonic lodge scholarships available The Eureka Masonic Lodge #371 will award $5,000 in scholarships to the Springtown High School Class of 2015 graduates.

Applications are available from the SHS counselor or the Lodge secretary.

Completed applications are due by May 15.

After a Lodge committee reviews the submissions, winners will be notified.

Last year, the Eureka Lodge – located off the Square since 1894 – gave out $4,000 in scholarships.

The Lodge raises money through donations, raffles, parking donations, and other activities, allowing the Masons to support graduating seniors as they begin their college experience.

Springtown at a Pivotal Point

The Poolville Junior High School team shone at the state meet in San Antonio; they were: (front, l-r) Ethan Elliott, Dalton Sprague; (middle) Evan Lang, Wyatt Thomas; (back) coaches Megan Elliott, Susan Garmon, and Lilly Sexton.

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The priorities of the past and current city council are out of balance with our needs as perceived by a lot of the general public.

Let me also say that I am a big supporter of “Quality of Life” improvements for a community.

Quality of life amentities for a city are parks, swimming pools, and libraries, recreation / senior citizens and other facilities.

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1. They built a splash water pool for the community at an estimated cost of $750,000.

This facility uses 80,000 gallons of water per day of operation. This was built during the worst drought we have had in North Texas in the last 25 years. We were under water restrictions at the time. Now we are under penalty from TCEQ (Texas version of EPA) for inadequate water supply and quality of water.

2. And now I understand city council is looking to build a new Library. The current Library is approximate 3,000 square feet and the example size for the new Library is 10 to 12,000 square feet. At today’s building costs the price could range from 3 to 5 million dollars.

3. Knowing all of this from items 1 and 2, a study has been commissioned to look at our existing drinking water treatment plant and our source of water. At what cost, I don’t know.

4. The punitive building code and fee system to build homes inside the city has virtually shut down all construction of new homes inside the city. There is a lot of land available.

Why do you think all new homes are being built just outside the city. Do you think that needs to change?

Is this making sense to you? Our inadequate water supply and quality of water doesn’t just happen in a short period of time. This fact had to be known before the splash water pool was built and the consideration of the Library. And what about the punitive building code and fees?

Our priorities are not in sync with our needs. Solving our water needs will be very costly and affect our current extremely high water and wastewater rates. The full cost of the recent completion of the new wastewater treatment have not been implemented, especially the debt payment. And guess who pays for that. The taxpayers and utility customers!

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A mayor is responsible for the direction a community is to take. He/she guides the city council in having to set priorities. The mayor also needs to be persistent in dealing with North Texas Council of Governments, county officials, state and federal officials and potential developers and lead a team for economic development . The mayor needs to have the time and unrelenting personality for the betterment of the community. Have we had that in the past or do we have that with the current candidates seeking that office?

Tom Clayton has the educational background needed. He is persistent in his quest to lead. He has the time necessary to lead us out of the existing problems. He is professional enough to get city council focused on the critical needs in solving our water problems and evaluating the priorities of our other needs. Including when and how to address “quality of life” needs of the community.

We have many needs. New leadership is the first step in that process.

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Springtown’s George named a top student Shayla George of Springtown was named Schreiner University’s Student Leader of the Month for March 2015.

George is a sophomore psychology major involved in a myriad of campus organizations including being a freshman resident assistant and Mountaineer mentor.

Her love for Schreiner was

sparked on her campus tour where she said she fell in love with the campus and how closeknit it was.

George expresses her passion for Schreiner by getting involved wherever she can and providing guidance and assistance to others.

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makes her a wonderful addition to not only the Residence Life staff but to the Schreiner community,” said the assistant dean of housing and judicial affairs, Ariel Leary.

George said, “I love that everybody knows everybody; you always have some sort of interaction with everyone whether it be class, a sporting or SAB

event, or even intramurals.

“I also like that all the professors want you to succeed so they will always help if you ask.”

Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas is an independent coeducational liberal arts university related by choice and by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Reno clean-up day April 25 The annual City of Reno clean-up day will be held Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. They will accept everything except hazardous materials, tires, shingles, and paint. Proof of Reno residency – such as a current water bill – is required.

They will also be accepting donations of scrap metal which will go to the fund the city’s food pantry.

For more information call Scott Passmore at 817-221-2500, ext. 105.

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Ride for Randy slated May 2 The Ride for Randy, honoring the life of Randy Horton and others who’ve succumbed to cancer, begins with raffles at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Springtown Square. The ride starts at 11 a.m. and will be highlighted with a stop at Hard Eight BBQ in Stephenville.

Entry fee is $20 per bike. Door prizes, a 50/50 pot and tshirt sales will be available. The ride will end at the Springtown Square.

All proceeds will benefit the Springtown Relay for Live Cancer fund.

Call David Vaughan at 817-713-4931 or Kylar Horton at 817944-9862 to sign up or for additional information.

Elementary early signups May 4-8 Springtown ISD elementary schools – Goshen Creek, Reno, and Springtown – will register for early kindergarten May 4-8.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Required to enroll: birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization records, and proof of residency (recent utility bill or address on contract or lease agreement).

Times to sign up run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Wed. and Fri. and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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The Friends of the Springtown Public Library are hosting a quilt raffle to support the children’s program and expand the children’s collection. Tickets are $1 each or five for $3. The winner of the queen size quilt will be drawn May 16 during the library’s book sale.

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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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Owner Leonard Delgadillo believes Springtown needs these sorts of offerings.

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What to stash in case the survivalists are right

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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

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• 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 Epigraph 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

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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 mislutely! People don’t have conflict over sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which things they don’t care about. Conflict is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at

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A grandfather’s story, Part 2: Enticing family to Kansas

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he Jordan family and many others had moved from Maine to Kansas.

“One must understand political conditions existing at that time, to fully appreciate the causes that led so many men from New England, and the Middle states to bring their families to this unbroken wilderness.

“The recent passage of the ‘Kansas and Nebraska Bill,’ which permitted the people in the new territory to settle the question of slavery by their own votes, had aroused the greatest interest in this question in all parts of the country, both North and South. The slave-holding interests were alarmed, and their representatives in Congress made frantic appeals to check the rising flood of Free State sentiment, which was rapidly crystallizing in the minds and hearts of liberty-loving people all over the land.

“My father was a radical anti-slav-

home seeking.

“Of this first winter in Kansas – 1855 and 1856 – there is little to relate that is pleasant. The cold was intense, and the little family was not preHISTORICAL pared for the blasts HIGHLIGHTS wintry that swept the Laurie Moseley bleak prairies.

We occupied a little cabin that was owned by General Deitzler, and stood on his ‘claim’ near Mount Oread.

“Before spring, in 1856, Father made a trip to Topeka, and was much pleased with the location. He was urged to take a claim, which was afterward taken by Major A.J. Hunt-

oon, and now in the best residence section of the city (1915). The claim had been ‘filed on’ by a man who had abandoned it, and Father was urged to ‘jump the claim.’ But he was a man of peace, and felt that it might not be fair to the absent claimant, who, by the way, never came back.

“Father finally bought a claim of David H. Moore, paying $150 for it.

The land consisted of a quarter section of good rolling prairie land, about two miles south of the present State Capitol building. There was a small log cabin and a tent and this was the home to which I was ushered, along with the rest of ‘our folks’ early in the spring of 1856.

“Of the hardships, the pleasures, the ‘border troubles,’ and other occurrences of the period ‘before the war,’ I can only relate what others have told me and from these accounts there is no question as to there being ‘strenuous times.’

“It may well be imagined that the

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ery man, an admirer of Horace Greeley, Henry Ward Beecher and Wendall Phillips. He belonged to a family of pioneers. His grandfather, Samuel Jordan, had been a pioneer settler on the Massachusetts coast, before the Revolutionary War. His father had been a pioneer in the new Maine country, before the War of 1812.

“My mother's people, the Packards, were pioneers, having come to Massachusetts eighteen years after the Mayflower landed her historic list of passengers. It will be seen that those influences entered largely into the determination of this plucky Yankee couple to cast their lot with the early Kansas settlers.

“In addition to these considerations, my Father had long been interested in the ‘New West,’ having made a trip as far west as Wisconsin in 1845, when he became favorably impressed with that section as a possible future home.

Hence, this movement was a real

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relatives back in Maine were much interested in reports from Kansas, coming from a reliable source, for it has been a favorite pastime of newspaper writers to see how strange and fearful they could make their stories relating to Kansas. The frequent clashes of Free State men with ‘Border Ruffians’ were of such a sanguinary nature – in the newspapers, at least – as to justify the gloomiest forebodings. But Father’s letters were of such a nature as to encourage Grandfather Packard to emigrate to Kansas in 1857.

“Grandfather, Grandmother, my aunts Olive, Catherine, and Georgiana, and Uncle Samuel came together. Aunt Charlotte and her husband, George Adwers, were living in Boston at this time. They came to Kansas about ten years later.”

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Senate passes version of 2016-17 state budget

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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

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.

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.

coached by Brad Legan and all of his assistants. He has put together some very good relay teams and we have some excellent athletes participating in the individual events as well.

Not only are we represented in the boys division, but we have an excellent girls division as well. What impressed me about Coach Legan was that he created a team spirit by recruiting some of the better Springtown athletes from other sports to participate in events that he needed help in.

For example: [Jackson] Walker and [Jared] Green were recruited to pole vault. A couple of weeks ago, neither had

ever vaulted in a meet and this past week both did an excellent job competing.

We also have budding stars in our JV units that bodes well for our future success.

This year we have a true superstar in Dillon Springfield in the hurdle events. He holds all the local records in the 110 high hurdles and the 330 hurdles.

He also anchors several of our relay teams.

What makes track such a great sport is that it allows many of our athletes the opportunity to pursue events that lend to their abilities. It brings out the best and when you watch the distance runs, there is a lot of

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 Kudos to Springtown’s track athletes Every week, the Springtown Epigraph rolls out another issue of the local news.

In most cases, all the bad happenings make the front page and generally all the crimes that are committed are highlighted on the interior pages.

With elections looming in the near future, all the candidates are scrambling for notoriety and are making statements to hopefully garner enough votes to win their elections.

What I would like to see more of is more real live human interest stories.

This past week, the 8-4A District Track and Field Champions for Springtown was held at perhaps the best track venue in all of North Texas – right here in Springtown.

If there is an event in the Metroplex being held in a stadium that is any better, then I would have to see it. Our stadium is on the cutting edge of technology.

What's great is that we get the opportunity to see the 4A Area meet this week at the same great stadium.

What's even greater, is that we have a great track team

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heart shown when you see the competitors go all out down the final stretch to the finish line. In the relays it takes a team effort from all four members from start to finish.

We have many athletes to follow in their individual events.

In the girls varsity division, Kendyl Dean is an excellent triple jumper, Brooke Dauenhauer in the long jump, Molly Gideon in the 400 meters, and Alli Roglin in the 1600 & 3200 meters.

We also have good 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams. In the varsity boys division, Hunter Robinson in the pole vault, Mykeal Cummings in the high

jump and long jump, and Richard Najera in the triple jump are just a few of our other outstanding individuals. Our boys varsity relay teams stand an excellent chance to advance in the Area meet.

Anyway, my main point in this letter, is that our community has so much going in our high school youth, and I just wanted to recognize all the athletes and the coaches for a great job done; we are very proud of their efforts this past week.

Continued good luck in the Area meet this week.

Eddy Swanzy A Porcupine fan

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SPORTS Going All Out in the 100

All competitors push toward the finish line – including Springtown’s Pryce Morgan (center) – in the junior varsity boys 100-meter dash at the District 8-4A Track and Field Championships at Porcupine Stadium April 15-16. The Porcupine won the silver.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Softball ladies rally past Decatur, playoffs next by mark k. campbell The Lady Porcupine softball team finished the 2015 regular season in thrilling fashion with a final at bat 12-11 victory over Decatur on Senior Night.

Going into the contest, Springtown’s postseason berth as the fourth place team out of 8-4A was set thanks to a loss to cellar dweller Lake Worth.

Before that 4-1 defeat, SHS (3-5) had a shot to finish third.

But Coach Scott Mann said, “We took them for granted and didn’t show up at all.”

However, that bummer of a game was quickly forgotten with the excitement of the Decatur victory April 21.

The game went back and forth.

The Lady Porcupines scored 4 first inning runs – all with 2 outs – to lead 4-2.

But the Lady Eagles took advantage of some SHS miscues

to lurch ahead 6-4. That lead grew to 8-4 later.

But Springtown got to within 8-7 after 5 innings. Each squad tacked on 2 more runs in the sixth, so the final inning arrived with SHS behind 10-9.

Throwing out a runner kept Decatur to just 1 run in the top of the seventh.

In SHS’ last at bat, Martha Chavez, Chayton Seabourn, and Kaitlyn Hill all singled.

With the bases loaded, hot hitter Brittany Burris brought home a run with hit.

Then the game was won when Jasmine Ricks “hit a bullet to right field” that ricochetted off the Lady Eagle outfielder’s glove, the coach recalled.

Burris finished with 4 hits and so did Ekko Hurst; she had Senior Julia Perez played 4 RBI. Burris and Ricks both her final regular season collected 3 RBI. game at SHS against DeCoach Mann said SHS’ bi- Lady Porcupine Kaitlyn Hill delivered a big hit as Springtown rallied past visiting catur. Photo by Mark K. Campbell district foe has not been set yet. Decatur in SHS’ final at bat.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Summer sports camp registration now underway Young sports fans can find myriad options with a summer full of camps.

Beginning June 1 with volleyball, several other camps run all the way into August.

The volleyball camp is set for June 1-4 for youth entering grades 4-9. It costs $50 and will be conducted at the Springtown High School gym.

Also beginning June 1 is the arrival of the annual Speed and Strength Camp known as the POJO Maker. That fee is $100 and it runs six weeks, through July 16. Held at the SHS MultiPurpose Center (MPC), the POJO Maker is split into two sessions – one for boys entering grades 9-12 and another for boys 7-8 and girls 7-12.

The registration deadline is May 31. Other camps: • Soccer – June 2-5, three sessions for grades 1-3; 4-6; and 7-9 at Porcupine Stadium. $30/$40/$50.

• Baseball – June 8-11, grades 3-9 at the MPC. $50 • Girls’ basketball – June 8-11 for grades K-9 at the SHS gym. $50

• Softball – June 15-18, two sessions for grades 3-5 and 6-9 at the SHS softball field. $40/$50 • Boys’ basketball – June 1518, grades K-8 at the SHS gym. $50 • Football – July 27-30, grades 7-9 at the MPC. $50 A pair of “elite” camps is also slated.

For soccer, the dates are June 2-5 with a $60 fee. Boys take the pitch from 9-11 a.m. and girls from 11:15-1:15 p.m. The camps for grades 9-12 will be held at the stadium.

The Elite Volleyball Camp arrives July 30-Aug. 1 for grades 9-12 and costs $125. It's set for the SHS gym.

All camp information is

available at springtownisd.net under “Athletics” and “General Information.”

Excluding elite camps, each child after the first one that registers for the same camp from the same family can participate at half price.

More information can be found at 817-220-3040, the athletic director's office.

SHS still among 8-4A baseball elite 2 district games remain Splitting a pair of 8-4A baseball games kept Springtown in excellent playoff position.

The Porcupines beat Lake Worth before falling to Decatur in a contest that decided rankings at the top of the district.

Against Lake Worth, SHS broke open a 0-0 game after three innings with a 3-run fourth.

When the host Bullfrogs drew to 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth, Springtown poured over 4 runs to lock down the game.

SHS benefited from sloppy play by Lake Worth which committed 5 errors.

Kaleb Chesney got the start for the Porcupines and pitched 4 innings.

Logan McPherson fanned 4 Frogs during 3 innings of relief.

Jake Jordan fires a pitch. The Porcupines are readying At the plate, Garrett Mauldin for the posteason.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

got 2 of Springtown 4 safeties.

Russell Gideon and Chance Nelson both batted home 2 teammates.

On April 21, the Porcupines hosted Decatur in a battle for the top of 8-4A. The visitors picked up a run in the first and 2 more in the third to lead 3-0.

Springtown got its lone run in the fourth.

This time it was SHS’ turn to boot some balls; the Porcupines committed 4 errors and the Eagles added 4 runs in their last at bat.

Catarino Hernandez got 1 of the Porcupines’ hits and pitched 4 innings.

McPherson again threw the final 3 innings.

Games remain with Castle- Porcupine Logan McPherson pitched relief in Springtown’s last two games.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell berry and Bridgeport.

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SHS: 3 of 4 track squads win district by mark k. campbell Not only did Springtown host the District 8-4A Track and Field Championships April 15-16, but SHS dominated the event.

Both boys squads won team championships and so did the girls JV; the Lady Porcupine varsity finished second.

The two-day meet was filled with highlights for Springtown athletes.

The varsity boys continued

to get record-setting performances from hurdler Dillon Springfield.

After he broke his own stadium record in the 110 race in 14.35 seconds, the senior was first in the 300 distance, too. Springfield also anchored the 4x200 relay team that was golden.

Other SHS golds went to pole vaulter Hunter Robinson, Ricardo Reynoso in the 400, and the 4x100 and 4x200 relay quartets.

The girls varsity claimed 4 golds – Kendyl Dean (triple jump); Alli Roglin (3200); Kaitlyn Hill (400); and the 4x400 squad.

Both JV teams easily outpointed runner-up schools.

A top four finish advanced athletes to the Area meet, hosted by SHS again on April 22 (results not available at press time).

Regional is May 1-2 at Texas Tech.

Springtown high School District Results District 8-4A

Springtown HS April 15-16, 2015 *Area round qualifier ~new stadium record VARSITY GIRLS Shot put – *2. Kylie Hornback, 32-8.75.

Long jump – *2. Brook Dauen hauer, 15-10.75; 6. Kelly Boyett, 15-1.75.

Triple jump – *1. Kendyl Dean, 35-3.5; *2. Brooklyn Dauenhauer, 34-0.

3200 – * 1. Alli Roglin, 12:12.81; *4. Madalyn Diaz, 13:10.8.

100 – 6. Makenna Pruitt, 13.73.

4x100 – *2. Kendyl Dean, Brook lyn Dauenhauer, Kaitlyn Hill, Molly Gideon, 51.99.

400 – *1. Kaitlyn Hill, 1:01.11; *2.

Molly Gideon, 1:01.42; 5. Brook lyn Dauenhauer, 1:05.31.

4x200 – *4. Kelly Boyett, Kris tine Camacho, V ictoria Waldrop, Makenna Pruitt, 1:58.16.

1600 – *2. Alli Roglin, 5:42.63; *4.

Harley Williams, 5:55.74; 6. Ma dalyn Diaz, 6:06.11.

4x400 – *1. Kaitlyn Hill, Kendyl Dean, Kristine Camacho, Molly Gideon, 4:14.02.

TEAM (5): 1. Decatur , 212; 2.

Springtown, 129; 3. Bridgeport, 113; 4. Castleberry, 55; 5. Lake Worth, 51.

Photos by Mark K. Campbell

Action from the 2015 district track meet: (clockwise from top) Three Lady Porcupines place in the varsity 400, Molly Gideon (left), Katilyn Hill (center), and Brooklyn Dauenhauer; Austin Chenault (right) passes the baton to Kaleb Chesney in the varsity 4x400; Dillon Springfield (right) breaks the stadium record winning the 110 hurdles; in the JV 200, Gabby Casanova (right) takes the gold while teammate Erin Taylor finishes fourth; Ricardo Reynoso wins the varsity 400; Kendyl Dean (right) passes to Kristine Camacho in the varsity 4x400; and Alli Roglin takes second in the 1600.

JV GIRLS Shot put – 5. Adeli Gonzalez, 246.

Long jump – 2. Hannah Phares, 13-6.5; 3. Haylee Klein, 13-5.25.

Triple jump – 1. Haylee Klein, 295.25.

3200 – 2. Morgan Langham, 14:04.21; 6. MaKayla Mote, 15:21.8.

800 – 1. Hannah Phares, 2:48.67; Alexxa Counasse, 2:54.47.

4x100 – 2. Rian Kenned y, Bailey Willett, Sydney Farris, Haylee

Klein, 55.4.

300 hurdles – 2. Haylee Klein, 54.82.

4x200 – 1. Rian Kenned y, Bailey Willett, Sydney Farris, Taylor Ervin, 1:55.9.

400 – 1. Gabby Casanova, 1:05.2; 2. Kennedy Sonne, 1:09.42 200 – 1. Gabby Casanova, 28.55; 4. Erin Taylor, 29.89; 6. Kiersten Williams, 31.23.

1600 – 1. Morgan Langham, 6:22.57; 2. MaKayla Mote, 6:23.36; 3. Hannah Phares, 6:31.82.

4x400 – 1. Haylee Klein, Sydney Farris, Rian Kennedy, Kennedy Sonne, 4:33.85.

TEAM (5): 1. Springtown, 172; 2.

Decatur, 109; 3. Lake Worth, 109; 4. Castleberry, 87; 5. Bridgeport, 19.

VARSITY BOYS Pole vault – *1. Hunter Robinson, 12-9; *4. Jared Green, 10-6; 5.

Jackson Walker, 10-0.

Discus – *2. Russell W riley, 1200; 5. Hunter Robinson, 113-0 Shot put – *2. Dawson Meek, 450.75; *4. Kaleb Chesney, 42-2.5; 6. Jessie Springfield, 41-6.5.

High jump – *2. Mykeal Cummings, 6-0; *3. Austin Chenault, 5-10.

Long jump – *3. Mykeal Cum mings, 20-4.25.

Triple jump – *3. Richard Najera, 41-5.25; 6. Tre Steen, 37-4.5.

100 – *2. Ricardo Reynoso, 11.38; *3. Blake Sanders, 11.62.

800 – 6. Alan Tarango, 2:14.35.

4x100 – *1. Blake Sanders, Mykeal Cummings, Austin Chenault, Fisher Drewry, 44.29.

110 hurdles – *~1. Dillon Springfield, 14.35. (NEW ST ADIUM RECORD, Old mark: Springfield, 14.47. March 2015); *3. Ryan Snow, 16.38; 5. Josh Miller, 18.94.

4x200 – *1. Austin Chenault, Mykeal Cummings, Fisher Dre wry, Dillon Springfield, 1:30.87.

400 – *1. Ricardo Reynoso, 52.18; *2. Mateo Herrera, 52.49; 4. Kaleb Chesney, 53.97.

300 hurdles – *1. Dillon Spring field, 41.3; *4. Ryan Snow, 43.66.

200 – *2. Austin Chenault, 23.35; *4. Blake Sanders, 23.76.

4x400 – *1. Ricardo Reynoso, Mykeal Cummings, Mateo Herrera, Kaleb Chesney, 3:31.86.

TEAM (5): 1. Springtown, 207; 2.

Decatur, 156; 3. Bridgeport, 131; 4. Castleberry, 65; 5. Lake Worth, 51.

JV BOYS Shot put – 1. Trent Partain, 391.5; 4. Tyler White, 37-3.5.

Long jump – 3. Pryce Morgan, 17-3; 4. Lane Hill, 16-11.5.

Triple jump – 3 Mario Campos, 37-0.25; 5. Logan Jones, 36-3.

3200 – 4. Charles Crume, 12:45.64; 5. Fernando Ramirez, 13:47.75.

800 – 2. Carson Croft, 2:17.45; 5.

Suliman Uddin, 2:21.25.

4x100 – 1. Pryce Morgan, Mario Campos, Brandon Santos, Chan dler Chenault, 46.91.

110 hurdles – 5. Lane Hill, 19.89.

4x200 – 1. Pryce Morgan, Mario Campos, Brandon Santos, Chan dler Chenault, 1:37.74.

300 hurdles – 2. Brennan Weaver, 46.54; 3. Lane Hill, 46.93 100 – 2. Pryce Morgan, 1 1.89; 6.

Jonathan Chavez, 12.31.

400 – 1. Ethan Adams, 55.26; 3.

Armondo, Pineda, 57.68; 6. Omar Lopez, 58.46.

200 – 2. Mario Campos, 24.68; 3.

Brandon Santos, 24.79; 6. Jona than Chavez, 25.39.

1600 – 2. Carson Croft, 5:29.2; 4.

Charles Crume, 5:44.85.

4x400 – 1. Omar Lopez, Ethan Adams, Brennan Weaver, Chandler Chenault, 3:45.3.

TEAM (5): 1. Springtown, 177; 2.

Decatur, 139; 3. Bridgeport, 1 13; 4. Castleberry, 92; 5. Lake Worth, 43.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015 Springtown Epigraph

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-

phone and uneasy, his speech about the importance of “lesser” professions like security guards actually has some clout.

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a clever use of symbolism and to kids and is the sort of movie jumps out from the rest of the that parents feel OK about takmovie’s juvenile wackiness. ing their children to. The PG is only for some goofy violence.

What doesn’t work (Well, and maybe a mom getThis movie is seldom funny ting creamed by a milk truck.) for adults. It’s one of those where almost every laugh is Summing up shown on the coming attraction.

This second Blart won’t Even the numerous children reach that crazy box office total in the audience almost never of its predecessor, but it’ll do laughed. The slapstick and fun- just fine – for two weeks, until ny voices only go so far before Avengers: Age of Ultron takes they become just dumb. all the kids’ money.

When things should ramp up – in a hallway, James and his Next up bumbling fellow security guys Once again, it’s time for the race toward the criminals in annual “Guess the Top 10 SumBraveheart slow motion style mer Movies.” The Movie Man – the scene doesn’t work. And will boldly make his predictions. neither do the following bits where the inept guards manage to defeat the armed thieves despite themselves.

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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.

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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.

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Kill the death tax Texas farmers and ranchers have been penalized for the loss of a loved one, said Don Smelley, Parker County Farm Bureau president.

In 2003, Congress raised the estate tax exemption to $5 million and indexed it for inflation, he noted.

Now, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 will kill that earlier bill that was hampering Texas farmers and ranchers.

“It adds insult to injury when landowners have to pay large sums because they've inherited the responsibility of running a farm or ranch after someone

has passed,” Smelley said.

That $5 million sounds like a lot, the president noted, but with current land values rising, it is not.

“It's easy for some estates to hit that ceiling,” Smelley said.

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BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.clarksmachine.com bjc@clarksmachine.com 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY Specializing in Family Eyecare CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown Therapeutic Optometrist 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 601 B 817-599-7655 NW Pkwy • Azle FOUNTAIN OF FAITH 4397 E. Hwy 199, Springtown 817-304-4739 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 HARVEST FOR CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 1108 NW Parkway (Hwy 199), Azle 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-740-5774 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER EPISCOPAL 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown Celebrating over 25 years in business ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL 817-221-2551 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth JUBILEE HOUSE 817-237-1888 11210 Hwy. 199 W., Poolville AZLE PROVIDENCE REFORMED 817-271-8008 EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford LIBERTY LIGHTHOUSE Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 817-596-7476 120 S. Main St., Springtown 400 Boyd Court ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 817-523-0222 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks www.azlechiropractic.com OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE 817-739-0504 CHURCH & HEALING SCHOOL GOSPEL 1121 S.E. Parkway, Azle CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-7919 817-319-7364 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BRANDED CROSS KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S COWBOY CHURCH WITNESSES 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242 940-636-9158 LUTHERAN SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown (MISSOURI SYNOD) 682-229-1433 1313 SE Parkway, Azle SPRINGTOWN 7TH DAY 817-237-4822 ADVENTIST HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 199 4 miles west of Springtown 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 817-221-HOPE 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle METHODIST 817-313-1793 BOYD UNITED METHODIST GOSPEL WAY COWBOY CHURCH FM 730 North in Boyd 420 Jaybird Ln. (FM 2257/ Hwy 199) 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST Springtown, 817-225-8755 7955 Reed Rd., Azle LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 817-444-0226 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay FIRST UNITED METHODIST 817-444-3547 200 Church St., Azle JESUS NAME HOUSE OF PRAYER 817-444-3323 2813 E. Hwy. 199, LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP third drive past Boyd Feed Store 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 817-221-4426 SILVER CREEK NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST 525 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-523-2045 817-444-1382 NEW LIGHTED WAY FIRST UNITED METHODIST 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-444-1577 817-523-7874 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 1 block W. of FM 920 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s (behind Poolville Post OfďŹ ce) SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH 817-599-3601 603 SE Parkway, Azle THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 817-444-3058 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER (THE MORMONS) 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 817-221-2551 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS UNIVERSAL LIGHT OF CHRIST 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 6117 Graham St., Lake Worth 817-237-5075 817-881-3889 PENTECOSTAL REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP GRACE CHAPEL 202 Pearson Lane, Azle UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-677-5963 817- 237-4844 SOULS HARBOR IGLESIA CRISTIANA JUDA 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-726-2065 PRESBYTERIAN WESTERN HARVEST GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-594-2744 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH CHURCH OF FORT WORTH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle Meeting at Northwest YMCA 940-577-1954 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800 WESTERN STAR COWBOY CHURCH CONVENANT ORTHODOX 790 CR 3696 • Springtown 817-880-5488 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “Everyone otta know an Auto Proâ€?

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817-237-3325

302 Palo Pinto Weatherford 817-594-3888

1088 E. Hwy 199 Springtown 817-220-5959

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

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

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

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

001 Air Conditioning/Heating 011 Boats, Motors AIR WORKS BY SCOTT. A/C & Heating Service and installation, residential & mobile homes, Honest and Fair. TACLB017017E. 817-7248680 Boyd, TX.

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

RATES Up to 16 words, first insertion:

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00!

Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word • Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change

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

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023 Computers/Services 2005 Stingray 195LS, 20 ft. bowrider with I/O Mercruiser 4.3L, 6 cyl., 190 HP and trailer. $14,000. Seldom used. 817-7097769.

014 Campers & Trailers

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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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

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

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

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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!

034 Garage Sales

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

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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

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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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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

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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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44 small beards 50 concise statement 51 Rangers longtime anncr., Eric (init.)

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.

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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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Plumbing

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

M#15899

Choose your local contractors

J.C.Henderson

682-229-8078 042

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.

concrete

A C R P R E S A L

commercial • residential

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

O F C O R N

B E R N I E

A L M A L E ON L E N D I D A T E S HO E COR P A T P R O I F I C E O A K S E E T T S

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Motorcycles

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H I S R E C A L L N E E D S

I J A N G S A I R N S E O L D M E E E Y E T E D E N R S E

K N G S OO T N E R R O F I N T I N G A N G P A

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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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www.owenscorning.com

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.

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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

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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...

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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 • • •

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Metal Building Erectors

DESIGN

FABRICATION

ERECTION

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 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.

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Rent Unfurnished

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

Crestwood Apartment Homes

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

Fabulous Floor Plans

To Fit Your Every Need and Lifestyle!

New Appliances, FS W/D Connections, Water/Trash Service Included, Warm Colors, Brushed Nickel Hardware and So Much More!

Beautiful Pool!

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

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

(817) 444-2362

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

Need Some Extra Vacation Money?

817-946-4862

1 & 2 Bedrooms MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

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

Classifieds

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE!

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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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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

Sell your extra stuff in the Community Classifieds and raise some cash for your next trip! 16 words or less is only $8.00.

What a great deal! Call our office to get started

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

817-246-4646

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

817-444-2430 AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income.

(size restrictions and additional fees apply)

TDD:

817-598-0663

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

800-735-2989

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