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William Spiekerman and his mother Katie run through the welcoming crowd of family, friends and SHS cheerleaders and football players Aug. 8. William was returning home after a month-long intensive feeding program at Baylor Health Care System’s Our Children’s House. Photo by Natalie Gentry

Where there’s a Will Theft rerun lands (Spiekerman) there’s a way parolee in PC jail

By Natalie Gentry Four-year-old Springtown resident William Spiekerman has been busy his entire life. Born six weeks early, Will was sent to Cook Children’s Medical Center with multiple organ failure. There he endured various surgeries and lots of therapy, followed by dialysis at home. Will also had end-stage renal disease from injuries received at birth. He was placed on the organ transplant list and at the age of 2 his doctors performed a kidney transplant. During the surgery Will received a kidney from 22-year-old Ashlie Wright after the Paradise woman died following a brain aneurysm.

a “G button.” The “G” stands for “gastric.” “In addition, his donated kidney has a hydration requirement of a liter of water per day,” Spiekerman said. “Most kids his age can’t do that.” Will was admitted to the intensive in-patient pediatric feeding program at Baylor Health Care System’s Our Children’s House located in Dallas. Designed for children who are ready to wean from supplemental tube feedings, this program provides intensive treatment and caregiver training; daiSomething worth chewing on After overcoming all the medical ly oral, motor, sensory and behavioral odds, this summer was time for Will therapy; and five structured feeding sessions per day. to learn to eat by mouth. Until now he has always been fed through a tube in his stomach called PLEASE SEE TODDLER, PAGE 2A. “You would never know by looking at him how hard he has fought,” said Will’s mother Katie Spiekerman. “We still say, ‘Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.’” It’s only the scars on Will’s stomach that tell the story of a God who has plans and a boy who doesn’t give up. Through the challenges, the Spiekermans have realized that life is about placing things in order of priority and putting forth their best effort.

Julie Witt was paroled after wrecking 45-plus weddings through theft, deceit in 2007-2008 by carla noah stutsman Allen and Melody Shelton got married in 1968 and, when they moved to their property north of Azle in 1969, they planted a red oak tree to com-

tures and facilities over the years. But a devastating fire in 2007 burned the former main building to the ground. Not long after, in March 2008, the Sheltons discovered that the woman they had hired, taught, and trusted to help run their successful business had robbed them blind. More devastating than the monetary loss, though, was the damage to their reputation. The woman, Julie Sue Witt, was convicted of theft $20,000-100,000 and sentenced to 12 years in the state penitentiary for her crime. The Sheltons thought she should have been sentenced to 20 years. Witt was paroled just 18 months later in June 2011. Now, the Sheltons say they’re saddened to learn “she’s done it again” – this time to a Weatherford attorney.

Julie Sue Witt

Witt steals again Witt, 45, – who has also used the surnames Steen, Hawkins and Weisbrod, among others – was arrested Tuesday, July 22 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies. She was charged with the same crime she committed

Making the grade: TEA reports SISD met state standards... and then some By Natalie Gentry Springtown Independent School District (SISD) “Met Standards” as a district, according to accountability summaries released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Aug. 8. In addition, two SISD campuses received “Distinction Designations.” New system This is the second year of TEA’s new accountability system, which awards schools and districts one of two possible ranks: “Improvement Required” or “Met Standards.” Four categories – called indexes – are utilized to calculate ratings: student achievement on standardized tests, student progress from the past year, closing performance gaps among sub-populations, and post-secondary readiness for college and the workforce. According to TEA, approximately 85 percent of all individual campuses throughout the state were awarded “Met Standard” ratings. Springtown Elementary Five SISD campuses earned the “Met Standards” rating. However, despite exceeding the requirements on three of four categories – including “student achievement” – the performance report for Springtown Elementary School (SES) revealed that the “student progress” target had not been met.

As a result, that campus received an “Improvement Required” rating that has already spurred changes throughout SISD. “After seeing our fourth grade math scores last spring, we all recognized that receiving an ‘Improvement Required’ label at SES was almost a certainty,” Superintendent Mike Kelley said. “Our Administrative Team recognized a need to improve in a number of areas, but particularly in elementary math.” “We changed some staffing patterns and actively sought specialists in the subject,” he continued. “This fall, each elementary campus will begin school with a new math specialist added to the list of faculty positions.” The District has been through this before. Springtown Intermediate School (SIS) was placed on an improvement list two years ago, and Goshen Creek Elementary School (GCES) received a “Improvement Required” rating last year. Kelley indicated disappointment that all six campuses had not met standards, but was sure of a quick response by the campus staff. “I’m very confident that SES’ scores will rebound, just like scores at Springtown Intermediate and Goshen Creek rebounded over the last two years,” Kelley said. “I’m excited about the coming year, and the steps we are taking to meet the challenges

in front of us.”

Goshen Creek memorate their new life together. After falling onto the “Improvement The owners and proprietors of A&M Required” list last fall, GCES’ scores Gardens, a popular wedding and event climbed significantly in two catego- venue for years, invested countless hours and untold dollars into the lush PLEASE SEE SISD, PAGE 3A. garden, water features, garden struc-

PLEASE SEE WEDDING, PAGE 5A.

Highland Circle Grass Fire

A grass fire in the hilly terrain between Highland Circle and Highland Drive Aug. 7 required equipment from the La Junta, Springtown and Reno Volunteer Fire Departments to subdue the flames. Photo by Natalie Gentry

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Toddler welcomed home n TODDLER, FROM PAGE ONE.

Through a comprehensive approach including occupational, speech, physical, and psychological therapy, Will and other patients learn to develop improved eating skills. After just 30 days in the program, Will made the transition. “All of his food used to come in the mail – canned formula” Spiekerman said. “Now he is eating 30 foods that we can buy at a grocery store including fruits, veggies, beans, soups and protein shakes.” “The best way to describe what he’s overcome is somewhere between learning to swallow a pill sideways and conquering claustrophobia,” she continued. The long road home Will has worked hard to become a young man defiant of his circumstances. His mother said that when he was working through something difficult while in the feeding program, they would talk

was led through the balloon lined neighborhood by a Parker County Sheriff’s deputy who kept his lights flashing and his siren chirping periodically. Signs pointed the way with words of encouragement and neighbors waved from the side of the road. Will arrived to a sea of Springtown orange and black and was joined by his mother as he ran up the driveway through the crowd – straight to the bounce house. Nothing trumps a bounce house. After getting used to all the strangers, Will enjoyed most of the attention, giving high-fives SHS football players share in the excitement as Will Spiekerman scampers by giving and sharing his toys. high-fives to everyone. Photo by Natalie Gentry However, he wasn’t sure what to think about Jo – the porcupine mascot – until she offered him a gift of coloring books and crayons. “We’re so thankful for everyone,” Spiekerman said. Nothing TAKS Out-of-School SISD ‘Welcome Week’ like this would happen where starts Aug. 11 we used to live; it’s one of the registration beauties of a small town.” For the October 2014 administrations of the Open registration for the new school year is TAKS exit level tests, all registration for out- set for Springtown High School and runs Aug. of-school examinees is online only. TAKS ex- 11-14. aminees (including former TAAS and TEAMS All Springtown ISD eligible new and returnexaminees) must register online at http://www. ing students ages 5 to 21 can sign up from 8:30TexasAssessment.com/taksoos. Examinees can 11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. continue to register on site at Springtown High SHS will also be open Thursday, Aug. 14 from School the day of testing. Registration for the noon to 7 p.m. Interpreters will be available at October exit level tests opened August 4 and all times and departments will be on hand to anends at 5 p.m. Sept. 5. The October 2014 TAKS swer questions. Notable past members of the sorority include exit level tests will be administered Oct. 20-23. If a student has registered on-line, it is not necNancy Reagan, Debbie Reynolds and Sarah Because the TAAS tests are no longer being essary to register again. Ophelia Colley Cannon – better known as Min- administered, former TAAS examinees (includAll other campuses but the high school will be nie Pearl. ing former TEAMS examinees) will take the closed during the registration process. During 2013-2014 the Springtown chapter appropriate part of the TAKS exit level English See springtownisd.net for more information. supported local projects including donations to language arts and/or math test(s) on Oct. 20-22. the Friends of the Springtown Library and to the On the day(s) of testing, exLegends Museum. aminees should arrive at SpringMembers also participated in the Springtown town High School at least 30 First United Methodist “snack pack” program, minutes before the designated which provides children the food they need for testing time. Examinees must the weekend during the school year. present picture identification, The chapter also adopted two senior angels from such as a driver’s license, DPS the Chamber of Commerce’s Angel Tree last year. ID, military ID, school ID, or In addition, the organization was able to award resident alien card to test. Exscholarships to Brianne Scheets, granddaughter aminees will not be able to take of member Nanette Fisher, and Erin Stafford, the test(s) without a picture ID. granddaughter of member Penny Stafford. Contact the SHS campus test coHot Shaves.................$15.00 ordinator for further information T:5.75” On The Springtown Square “Walking with a friend in the dark is better regarding out-of-school testing. 817-948-1579 than walking alone in the light.” ~Helen Keller

about the homecoming party he wanted. “He wanted ‘balloons, a bounce house, kids, and balloons’ – yes twice, and lots of kids.” Spiekerman said. So she set out to make it happen. Spiekerman wrote a letter to Tina McDonald, the athletic secretary for the Springtown Independent School District, telling Will’s story and his wish for a homecoming. McDonald contacted coaches who, in turn, invited Springtown High School football players and cheerleaders to the party. “He looks up to older kids and wants to be just like them,” Spiekerman said. “He thinks the bigger the kid, the rougher he can wrestle.” The turn-out was outstanding; more than 20 SHS cheerleaders and football players joined friends and family to welcome Will home at 11 a.m. Aug. 8 The Spiekermans’ vehicle

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Sorority reflects on past service, plans for future By Natalie Gentry The members of Alpha Tau Lambda, the Springtown chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, met at the home of President Jackie Summers Aug. 4 to reflect on the past year and plan for the future. Beta Sigma Phi is an international social organization whose motto “Life, Learning and Friendship” reflects the call to service that is part of its activities. The sorority was founded in 1931 for the social, cultural, and civic enrichment of its members and the mutual support among women often lacking in society. The service projects undertaken by the group are done on both a local and international level. Members of the sorority as a whole have donated approximately $1 million to medical research and treatment through the group’s endowment fund and raised more than $3 million for local charities worldwide.

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State standards surpassed by Springtown schools n SISD, FROM PAGE ONE. SIS Principal Joe Brown was by only one point, and student dent achievement levels. They “Math is now our immediour students will continue to thrive academically,” he con- ate focus,” she continued “I pleased to see that the hard passing rates climbed from should be very proud.” ries this year. “Last year, Goshen’s team Last summer’s report showed tinued. “As noted by our single know as a campus we have al- work of the students and staff 63 percent in 7th grade to 82 went through similar processpercent the following year on was recognized with at least ready put positive changes and identified performance safethe campus was thirteen points es by developing Professional the first 8th grade mathematics one Distinction Designation. processes into place and have guard, our campus will continbelow target in the “student Learning Communities and He also acknowledged their STAAR exam.” progress” category. This year’s ue to focus on the performance made significant progress in spending a lot of time evalureport was much more prom- of our economically disadvan- paradigm shifts of all faculty actual performance could have ating data. After identifying Springtown High School earned them two such awards. and staff responsibilities to our taged students to ensure their ising, as that category’s score needs specific to each student Springtown Intermediate “Our overall math scores children to prepare them for future success on state assessclimbed from 17 to 38. were also in the top quartile was not alone in receiving and building improvement After also falling below tar- ment, but we will celebrate 21st Century learning.” “We will continue the profes- of our cohort group, and we praise from TEA. Springtown plans, the gains from third to where we’ve come thus far.” get in the “closfourth grade ing performance were signifigaps” category cant,” he conlast year, the camtinued “The pus exceeded the hard work and target score by dedication of three points on all Goshen’s the most recent s t a k e holders report. is commend“After seeing able.” Goshen’s STAAR “The new scores last spring, challenge for I had hoped that both campuses they might also will be to not receive some simply sustain; honors on the but, in fact, to Accountabilextend the posity Summary The Texas Education Agency looks at four areas when determining a school or district’s accountability rating. itive momenReport,” Kelly Photo courtesy of TEA at www.state.tx.us tum they’ve said, “Though we g e n e r a ted,” ended up short of earning a dis“With only one system safe- sional development we have would have received a ‘Dis- High School’s (SHS) academic Kelley said. tinction, the students and staff “While STAAR results should feel justifiably excited. guard to address, we know our in place and strive to improve tinction Earned’ honor for achievement in social studies alone do not paint an accualso earned a “Distinction Desachievement in mathematics skill levels of 21st Century systems are starting to improve They met 95 percent of the rate picture of a campus’ or as well, were it not for the fact ignation.” state’s System Safeguards – it’s the academic performance of teaching,” Reeves said. The Class of 2015 climbed district’s performance, it is a RES’s English Language that our attendance rate didn’t another example of hard work our students,” Thomas said. from only 72 percent passing very valuable tool to utilize reach 96 percent,” Brown said. Arts scores were in the top 25 “We will celebrate and observe really paying off.” in World History in 2013 to a when preparing staff devel“Meeting 100 percent of the percent when measuring exour successes, but we will not GCES Principal Wesley Thomas added, “It goes without forget where we were and the pected student growth; this fact state’s system safeguards was a 93 percent passing rate on the opment and allocating reSTAAR U.S. History exam last sources,” he continued. “The saying how pleased we are with diligence and effort it takes to provides evidence of the staff’s significant achievement.” accountability summaries spring. commitment to the intervention continually improve.” meeting state standards, but we Kelley feels this is another will be carefully reviewed (RTI) process, and that the stu- Springtown Middle are definitely not satisfied with Despite not quite earning case of students and staff focus- as we continue developing dents’ benefit from it. how our students are perform- Reno Elementary “Distinction Designations,” ing targeted efforts in an area district and campus-level imThe district’s elementary ing on state assessments.” provement plans, but we’ll the accountability summary re- that required improvement. Springtown Intermediate campus in Reno, which earned “We are extremely proud of also depend on feedback from SIS’ recovery has been so veals that Springtown Middle the gains we’ve made in rela- the “Met Standards” rating, the outstanding professionals tion to our 4th grade math and has also been working hard significant that TEA awarded a School (SMS) demonstrated Renewed focus working with students every Through the experiences at significant growth compared to “Distinction Earned” notation to ensure that each student is writing. We had double-digit day.” both SIS and GCES, the Dislast year’s performances. to the campus for its overall academically successful. growth on both the math and “We have a terrific staff, Eighth grade scores improved trict believes it has a proven “Every classroom teacher student progress. writing exam,” Thomas said. and I know they will work template to follow. 13 percent in social studies and The Intermediate campus has attended and completed “However, we did not perform together to ensure that ul“The staff at SIS committed 12 percent in science. exceeded the Index 1 target The Writing Academy,” said as well as we expected in 3rd “There were 33 areas identi- to improving in every aspect, timately the end product of grade on either reading or math. Reno Elementary School score by 25 points – reachOur staff is highly motivated to (RES) Principal Traunsa ing 80 points on the “Student fied by TEA as being areas of but targeted specific areas of our system is a graduate who correct this issue, and we fully Reeves. “I am certain this Achievement” portion of the system safeguards that should improvement that required pro- is ready for college and/or be met, and SMS met 30 of fessional development and hard the workforce,” Kelley said. expect to see even more signifi- writing philosophy and the Performance Index. The students performed so them,” said Principal Mark work. Nothing would come “Our history supports my cant gains this coming spring.” grade level writing consis“We know with the changes tency will ensure growth and well on the state’s assessments Wilson. “We missed being in easy, and they understood that belief that we will continue we’ve implemented, coupled improvement in our overall that the campus was recognized the top quartile (and thus re- from the beginning,” Kelley to improve, and that student with our staff becoming more interdisciplinary writing pro- for being in the top 25 percent ceiving a Distinction Desig- said. “Over the last two years, achievement levels will connation) in “student progress” they have really increased stu- tinue to climb.” measuring Student Progress. comfortable with the changes, cess.”

2014 Property Tax Rates in EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #1 This notice concerns 2014 property tax rates for the Emergency Service District #1. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year’s tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year’s effective tax rate would impose the same taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year’s rollback rate is the highest rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case, these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. These rates are given per $100 of value. Last year’s tax rate: Last year’s operating taxes $ 1,623,355 Last year’s debt taxes 0 Last year’s total taxes 1,623,355 Last year’s tax base 1,622,498,670 Last year’s total tax rate .10000 This year’s effective tax rate: Last year’s adjusted taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property) $ 1,573,601 / This year’s adjusted tax base (after subtracting value of new & annexed property) 1,622,065,194 = This year’s effective tax rate .09701222 This year’s rollback tax rate: Last year’s adjusted operating taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property & adjusting for any transferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justice mandates, and/or enhanced indigent health care expenditures) 1,573,601 / This year’s adjusted tax base 1,622,065,194 = This year’s effective operating rate .09701219 X 1.08= this year’s maximum operating rate .10477317 + This year’s debt rate .00000000 = This year’s total rollback rate .10477317 Statements of Increase/Decrease If the Emergency Service District #1 adopts a 2014 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $ .09701219 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2013 taxes by $1,254,111. Schedule A: Unencumbered Fund Balances Types of Property Tax Funds Balances Maintenance & Operation $ 689,041 Interest & Sinking $ 0 This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculation at the Parker County Appraisal District, 1108 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Name of person preparing this notice: Larry Hammonds, Chief Appraiser Date: August 6, 2014

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase The City of Springtown will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 7.00 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code.) Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The first public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014, 6:30 pm at 102 E. Second St., Springtown. The second public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 5:30 pm at 102 E. Second St., Springtown. The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR: Annette Burk, Denise Taylor, Tony D. Smith, Robert E. Wilson, Greg Hood AGAINST: none PRESENT and not voting: Doug Hughes, Mayor ABSENT: none The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Springtown last year was $87,357. Based on last year’s tax rate of $.623048 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average homestead was $544.28. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Springtown this year is $88,492. If the governing body adopts the effective rate for this year of $.61892098 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $547.70. If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $.662245 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $586.03. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

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Where’s the beef? Springtown man joins the American Angus Association Chase DeCento of Springtown is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with nearly 24,000

active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 17 million registered Angus. The association records ancestral information, keeps production records on indi-

vidual animals and develops industry-leading selection tools for its members. These programs and services help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

Melon Man

New box culverts have been put in place on Smith Road where it crosses over Walnut Creek– also known as “Hickey Hollow.” Although the roadway remains closed as construction is finalized, it is ex- Wes Robinson holds a 13 pound Israel melon Aug. 8. He said it’s the largest one he has grown to date. pected to reopen Sept. 1 Photo by Natalie Gentry Photo by Natalie Gentry

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against the Sheltons; however, this time, the charge is enhanced to a higher level because of her conviction in the Shelton case. Bond is set at $25,000, but Witt remains in the Parker County jail with no bond for violating the conditions of her parole. She is accused of embezzling almost $50,000 from Weatherford attorney Mike Maloney. A bridal nightmare The Sheltons were feeling pretty lucky in early 2008. Although the fire had been a frightening experience, no one was killed. “We had guests staying here at the time, but they all got out okay,” Melody said. “We have a good, longtime friend who is a contractor, and with his help, we were able to build this building very quickly.” Just a few weeks after the grand opening for their newand-improved dining hall, the Sheltons learned that Witt – who had been recommended to them – had entered into as many as 45 contracts with brides and other event-holders without their knowledge. Many, but not all, of the brides were from the Springtown and Azle areas. In fact, Melody said that on the day of the grand opening, Witt was over in a corner, sign-

ing a contract with people who were there to book an event, and taking their money – which the Sheltons later learned she kept for herself. “She signed contracts on our behalf, took their deposit money, ‘washed’ checks, and even offered to drop the sales tax or give them a discount if they paid in cash,” Allen said. “Why, she even got a Pay-Pal account in our name – but the proceeds were sent to her address.” The Sheltons returned all the money Witt had taken from their clients. But they went much further, helping emotional and devastated brides book other venues for their weddings and in some cases, paying for invitations and other wedding expenses in order to preserve their good name. “In all, we think she stole about $180,000, but the amount we could prove was less than $100,000,” Allen said. “She cost us a whole lot more than that in mental anguish.” Melody, who says she doesn’t like to talk about what they went through after discovering the theft, fought back tears describing what Witt had done. “She is so tremendously clever,” Melody said of Witt. “It’s such a shame she didn’t use that in a positive direction instead of stealing from people.” Allen agreed, adding that after they learned of Witt’s shenanigans, they found out she had a pretty extensive criminal record for theft. “I don’t think she ever had a

job where she didn’t steal from her employer,” Allen said. Melody said she’s also disappointed to think the citizens of Texas paid for Witt’s education – she became a paralegal while in prison – that enabled her to continue stealing from people after getting out. The Sheltons have reached out to Witt’s latest victim, Maloney, and have offered their assistance if he needs it while Witt is prosecuted again. Business is good Through it all, the Sheltons managed to avoid a single lawsuit by making good on everything Witt had promised clients on their behalf and more. “It was disheartening, but we were fortunate because we had always saved for a rainy day,” Allen and Melody Shelton of A&M Gardens say they are saddened – but not surprised – Melody said. “And busi- to learn that Julie Sue Witt has stolen from a Weatherford attorney. Witt’s dishonesty left 45-plus brides with no place to say “I do” in 2007-2008 when she worked for the popular ness is good.” Like that red oak tree wedding and event venue. they planted when they moved in, the Sheltons and their business have withstood some storms over the past 45 years. But storms come and storms go, and the strong survive. “It’s how you handle it that matters,” Melody said. The Springtown Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m., “We always try to look forMonday, August 25, 2014 in the Springtown ISD Board Room, 301 E. 5th Street, ward, and we take great pleaSpringtown, Texas 76082. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school sure in what we do,” she condistrict’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public particitinued. “It’s why we get up every morning.” pation in the discussion is invited.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. Maintenance Tax

$ 1.04 /$100 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations)

School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters $ 0.389 /$100 (Proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories: Maintenance and operations Debt service Total expenditures

4.59 3.54

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or or or

% (decrease) % (decrease) % (decrease)

2.27

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Total appraised value* of all property Total appraised value* of new property** Total taxable value*** of all property Total taxable value*** of new property**

Preceding Tax Year $ 1,203,675,110 $ 13,139,987 $ 858,490,861 $ 13,139,987

Current Tax Year $ 1,286,713,450 $ 15,836,191 $ 941,059,615 $ 15,836,191

* “Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** “New property” is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** “Taxable value” is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $ 63,731,630 * Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Crews are already at work clearing trees and brush in advance of the bridge and road repairs set to begin in October on Silver Creek Road. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Way paved for construction to begin Silver Creek Road repairs planned for 3 stages by mark k. campbell Your favorite cut-through to Fort Worth is about to be messed up. The three-phase plan to fix Silver Creek Road and two bridges near Lakeside will begin in October. The initial phase will address two issues – the bridge that is about 150-200 yards south of Watercress Drive and 150 feet of pavement from the bridge to 150 feet north of Live Oak Bridge. Both of these projects are slated to run from October until April 2015. The current bridge is just 22 feet wide. Upon completion, the new bridge will be 44 feet wide, contain two 14-foot lanes, and offer 8-feet shoulders on each side.

Motorists need to find an alternate route since Silver Creek Road will be completely closed for the bridge repair. However, during paving, traffic with be allowed either all from the north or all from the south. Phase Two concerns only Live Oak Creek Bridge, the farthest south located near Silver Creek Materials. While property owners will sometimes have access during the October 2015 to April 2016 bridge replacement, no through traffic will be permitted. Live Oak Creek Bridge will also expand from 22 to 44 feet. Finally, Phase Three concerns improvements to Silver Creek Road itself. Scheduled from October

2017 to April 2018, paving will be done from 150 feet south of Live Oak Creek Bridge to where new pavement begins. A third bridge on Silver Creek Road – one that spans a dry creek bed – will not be replaced. The bridge repair funds come from TxDOT; a Fort Worth bond is paying for the paving. While some funds are earmarked for release in 2017, a pair of Fort Worth councilmen said they will push for borrowing against those future funds to accelerate repairs. So, it’s possible that Silver Creek Road will be in good repair by early 2016. Plans are already in place for any necessary rerouting of emergency services to the affected areas.

Maintenance & Operations

Interest & Sinking Fund*

Total

Local State Revenue Revenue Per Student Per Student

Last Year’s Rate Rate to Maintain Same

$ 1.04

$ 0.4191*

$ 1.4591

$ 3,864

$ 4,916

Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service

$ 1.013

$ 0.42373*

$ 1.43672

$ 4,045

$ 4,873

Proposed Rate $ 1.04 $ 0.3890* $ 1.4290 $ 4,032 $ 5,039 * The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Last Year This Year Average Market Value of Residences $ 103,462 $ 103,703 Average Taxable Value of Residences $ 84,690 $ 84,919 Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $ 1.4591 $ 1.4290 Taxes Due on Average Residence $ 1,235.71 $ 1,213.49 Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $ (22.22) Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.429199 . This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of 1.429199 . Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment: Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s)

$ 6,051,706 $ 1,645,152

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Johnson, Gee awarded FFA degrees Shayna Johnson and Jimmie Gee, both members of the Springtown Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 86th annual Texas FFA State Convention July 14-18 in Fort Worth. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. This award recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, complete at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintain a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrate their leadership skills and show a

the needs and interests of students in urban and suburban schools in addition to the rural communities from which FFA rose in 1929. The organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 104,000 members and 1,045 local FFA chapters. The 86th annual Texas FFA State Convention recorded more than 11,000 members and guests. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real world experiences through loept cal, state and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA visit www.texMonday-Sunday, Aug. 4-10, 2014 asffa.org.

commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above. Johnson and Gee were two of more than 2,200 FFA members receiving this esteemed degree. Members of the agricultural youth leadership organization spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, being recognized for their achievements and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association. The Texas FFA has evolved from an organization focusing primarily on production agriculture to a broader-based encompassing organization that addresses

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CALL REPORT Accident minor.............................................. 3 Assault.......................................................... 1 Assist officer............................................... 22 Alarm............................................................ 1 Criminal mischief.......................................... 1 Burglary investigation................................... 1 Reckless driver............................................. 8 Meet complainant......................................... 5

Suspicious person........................................ 3 Suspicious vehicle........................................ 1 Open building............................................... 1 Theft............................................................. 1 Warrant service............................................ 4 Investigation............................................... 15 Phone call..................................................... 1 Prisoner transfer..........................................11

Lake Report Conservation Current Current Level Level Status

Lake Bridgeport Eagle Mountain Lake Richland-Chambers Res. Cedar Creek Lake Lake Arlington Lake Benbrook Lake Worth

836.00 813.50 -22.50 649.10 641.70 -7.40 315.00 307.10 -7.90 322.00 317.93 -4.07 550.00 544.64 -5.36 694.00 688.14 -5.86 594.00 590.65 -3.35 *Data provided by USGS Aug. 12

Other............................................................. 4 Request patrol............................................ 77 Vehicle maintenance.................................. 21 Report writing............................................. 38 Parking violation........................................... 1 Security check.......................................... 346 Animal at large.............................................. 1 Traffic stop................................................ 159 Traffic control............................................. 44 Training........................................................ 1 Ordinance violation...................................... 2 Welfare concern........................................... 2 Impound lot.................................................11 Out of vehicle............................................... 1 Out at station.............................................. 57 Court............................................................ 1 School security............................................. 1 Square/park security...................................11

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Anatomy of a column: Pulling it off in 2005

t all began on Jan. 1, 2005. That morning, I weighed 209 pounds. I thought: What better way to get into shape than by making myself accountable to the reading public? I came up with the genius idea of weekly printing my weight on the far left side of the sports banner in teeny numbers, aiming for a goal of 189 pounds before I took off on vacation eight months hence that August. To begin the proceedings, I took a photo of me shirtless eating out of a Blue Bell container. The Bride would take any part of the picture-taking process, so I set up the camera on the toaster and self-timed it. (I was way ahead of the selfie curve, clearly.) The publisher of the paper back then said he fielded many calls about that photo, giving the same answer: “I don’t know what he was thinking.” So, I had given myself 31 weeks to lose 20 pounds. As a reward (?) of reaching that goal, I promised readers I would wear a lime green Speedo at the beach for a column photo. I lost three pounds the first week, to 206. But as winter wore on, nothing else happened. In fact, I didn’t even

With a mighty effort, and the etched-in-stone August date arriving, I dropped to 199. It was time to treat (?) loyal readers. The Bride and I vacationed on the Padre Island National Seashore on our 30th wedding anniversary. We drove 40 miles down the beach to a place where no humans were around. Then it came time to take the picture. Once again, the Bride wanted nothing to do with the picture. She eventually relented and took the shot after I told her we owed it to loyal readers – for inspiration or avoidance. I waded out into the surf. I had no lime green Speedo. In that picture over there, I’m actually wearing a regular swimsuit – I’ve just hiked it up. I already had a good idea for the column photo: Having a dolphin jumping in front of/obscuring me. But we didn’t get any dolphin images on the coast. We did get pictures of widewinged black skimmers, however. Back at work, I took my best shot to our sweet, gentle photo tech, Jennifer. reach 205 until mid-May. So, I revised my 20 pound goal to “Oh, my,” she said sweetly and gently. Through the years, she had printed ten. And even then, it looked impossible. I didn’t see 204 until mid-June me upside down, in a dunce cap, with fake scars, and in a number of other (I really like Blue Bell.)

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ways so she was accustomed to unusual Photoshop requests. Jennifer created three versions. One contained enough skin that I knew there was no way it was going to fly. The third one is the one we used in 2005. For these more permissive times, this one is the second version. I didn’t tell the publisher or the Bride what that column picture would look like. The former just shook his head and retrieved his “I don’t know what he was thinking” line. The Bride was absolutely mortified. She banned the photo forever despite my insistence that I was clothed, that, when you think about it, it was really a psychological experiment: What do people think they see? Or don’t? I was sure this was my journalistic high point, progressive and daring, without question a future award winner. (It wasn’t. But a column about throwing up was – go figure.) Anyway, now you know that these columns don’t just magically appear. They’re tricky. And sometimes you have to Photoshop them. A lot. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and asks that you please not tell the Bride about this column. Thanks in advance.

LETTER Christians should care for children Dear Editor: Considering that the overall theme of the Bible is economic justice, it is difficult to imagine how someone claiming to be Christian can ignore or turn away impoverished children. Jan Gay Azle

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Introduction to Davy Crockett’s autobiography, Part 2

t is a curious commentary on political conditions of that day to read, in Crockett’s words, that when he was elected to the legislature of Tennessee he could barely write his name, had never read a newspaper in his life, and was living forty miles from a neighbor. His chief claims to political preferment were his record as bear-hunter and his ability to tell a racy story. He seems to have possessed the politician’s memory also. He never forgot a face, and this was of great value to him. “That his election to Congress some years later was based on his reputation as an ‘original’ seems substantiated by his own words and acts in Washington. The fact that he had killed 105 bears in one year and could tell such vivid stories in the picturesque vernacular of the Canebrake gave him an exalted place in every hotel barroom and dining hall. He embodied the spirit of the West. His whimsical humor and his elemental

dignity, combined with a frank confession of his ignorance concerning cities, books, and parlors, gave him so great a renown that someone, perhaps facetiously, suggested him for the presidency – a fact which he took mightily to heart. Thereafter he was never weary of alluding to himself as an opposition candidate to Van Buren, ‘the little Dutchman.’ “In the light of today that entire political period appears almost farcical. All that redeemed Crockett from ridicule was his loyalty to the Border and his sturdy honesty of purpose. So far as I can discover, he was never accused of bribery or double dealing. “That he was ‘whimsical’ is undoubted. He was in a crude sort the direct progenitor of Lincoln and Mark Twain. He was always ready with a story and he had the authentic note of American humor, the element of exaggeration. At his highest, he was picturesque, vivid, and true to his locality. At his lowest, he reflected the tricks of the professional ‘Sam Slick’

and ‘Sut Lovengood’ humorists of his time. That he was sometimes coarse and that his stories are often without point is evident from times the records we have of him, but the reader must rememHISTORICAL also ber that the HIGHLIGHTS reporters of that day were Laurie Moseley not skilled in reproeducing characteristic utterances and that David could not write himself down for the very ‘amusing cuss’ he must have been. It is only by inference, by charitable interpretation, that we can arrive at the poetic figure which Murdock suggested and Mayo embodied. “There are many newspaper ac-

counts of Crockett, and several biographies. A small book published in 1833 as Sketches and Eccentricities of Col. David Crockett, of West Tennessee appears to be, on the whole, trustworthy. It is a record of Crockett’s home life by one who knew him, and yet the anonymous writer’s descriptions are so vague that no clear motion of the famous hunter’s features, voice, or diction remains. The most valuable chapter describes a visit to the hero’s home. “Obtaining directions, I left the high road and sought his residence... pursuing a small blazed trail, which bore no marks of being often travelled, and jogged on, wondering what sort of a reception I should meet with from a man who, by quirky humors unequalled, had obtained for himself a never-dying reputation...I pursued my journey until a small opening brought me in sight of a cabin which, from description, I identified as the home of the celebrated hunter of the West.

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“It was in appearance rude and uninviting, situated in a small field of eight or ten acres, which had been cleared in the wild woods; no yard surrounded it, and it seemed to have been lately settled. In the passage of the house sere seated two men in their shirt sleeves, cleaning rifles. I strained my eyes as I rode up to see if I could identify in either of them the great bear hunter: but before I could decide, my horse had stopped at the bars, and there walked out, in plain homespun attire, with a black fur cap on, a finely proportioned man, about six feet high, aged, from appearance, forty five. His countenance was frank and manly, and a smile played over it as he approached me. He brought with him a rifle, and from his right shoulder hung a bag made of a raccoon skin, to which, by means of a sheath, was appended a hugh butcher’s knife.” Laurie Moseley is an author, archeologist and historian who lives in Springtown. He is the director of Springtown’s Legends Museum.

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Class of 2013 achieves highest graduation rate state sales tax colThe class of 2013 lections are now up Texas high school 5.3 percent.” on-time graduation Cities, counties, rate was 88 pertransit systems and cent, the highest on special purpose taxrecord and 0.3 pering districts will recentage points highceive August local er than the previous sales tax allocations record set by the totaling $706.9 milclass of 2012, Texas lion, up 5.3 percent Education Commiscompared to August sioner Michael WilSTATE 2013, Combs said. liams announced on Aug. 5. CAPITAL The figures are in- HIGHLIGHTS Many new businesses open cluded in the Texas Texas Secretary of Education Agency Ed Sterling State Nandita Berry report, Secondary School Completion and Drop- on July 30 released numbers outs in Texas Public Schools, charting new Texas businesses in the first half of 2014. 2012-13. “Texas continues to show “We’ve set the bar high for Texas students to ensure every strong economic performance graduate is ready for college month after month,” Berry or career, and they have con- said. “That performance can sistently demonstrated that be seen in the high number they are up to the challenge,” of businesses formations filed commented Gov. Rick Perry. with my office since the beWilliams pointed out that ginning of this year.” From Jan. 1 through June graduation rates for AfricanAmerican, Hispanic and 30, Berry’s office received white students have increased filings for 80,039 new busisteadily since the class of nesses, an 11 percent increase compared to the same time 2007. Out of 2,189,442 students period in 2013. SpaceX to receive incentive who attended grades 7-12 Gov. Rick Perry on Aug. in Texas public schools during the 2012-13 school year, 4 announced the state is of1.6 percent were reported to fering $2.3 million from the have dropped out that year, Texas Enterprise Fund to lure a decrease of 0.1 percentage a SpaceX commercial rocket points from 2011-12, Wil- launch facility to a site near Brownsville in Cameron liams said. In other news, the Texas County. Contingent upon final apEducation Agency on Aug. 8 released the 2014 state school proval of local agreements accountability ratings for more and receipt of additional rethan 1,200 school districts and quired permits, this facility charters, and more than 8,500 will create 300 jobs and pump campuses. Ninety percent of $85 million in capital investschool districts and charters ment into the local economy, across Texas achieved the rat- Perry said. Perry has met with SpaceX ing of “Met Standard.” founder Elon Musk and proSales tax revenue increases vided letters in support of State sales tax revenue in SpaceX in efforts to get FedJuly was $2.34 billion, up eral Aviation Administration 6.3 percent compared to July clearance for the site. Since 2003, SpaceX has op2013, state Comptroller Susan erated a rocket development Combs reported Aug. 6. “The growth in sales tax facility in McGregor that currevenues reflected strength in rently employs more than 250 both business and consumer people. spending,” Combs said. “The increase was led by remit- Spill recovery gets boost Texas Commission on Entances from the construction, services, and oil and natural vironmental Quality on July gas-related sectors, as well 30 posted RestoreTheTexasas from retail trade and res- Coast.org, a dedicated online taurants. Fiscal year-to-date, resource for recovery efforts

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in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. The site features links and background information on the three funding sources available and gives details on the state’s recovery efforts. Federal RESTORE Act funding will be made available to Texas and the other states with coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. President Obama signed the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 in July 2012. The Act established a new Trust Fund in the U.S Treasury known as the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. TCEQ Commissioner Toby Baker is planning “listening sessions” later this year in Corpus Christi, Galveston, South Padre Island and Beaumont where participants can provide information on projects they want funded. States settle with Wyeth Texas and 41 other states on Aug. 6 secured a $35 million agreement with drug maker Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. The agreement resolves a multistate investigation against Wyeth for unlawfully promoting its immunosuppressive drug Rapamune, said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who worked on the agreement with other state attorneys general. Under the settlement agreement, Pfizer must pay the State of Texas a total of $2.387 million, Abbott said.

ou are likely faout great for situations from miliar with the which we can walk away and phrase “good be seen as the hero who stepped cop/bad cop.” in and calmed things down and Before I continthen rode off into the sunset. ue, I must offer (I’ve watched a lot of westerns, the disclaimer that I mean no distoo). But it’s an unbalanced, respect to any law enforcement and sometimes detrimental, appersonnel by using this familiar proach in situations where we terminology. In fact, there are a have ongoing, deep conneccouple of local police officers tions…like parenting, friendthat I have known almost their ships, and mentoring/supervientire lives. I love them like famsory relationships. ily. If they catch me violating the LIFE MATTERS The Biblical book of Proverbs traffic laws, I hope they will love is a collection of wise sayings me like family…and give me the Gerry Lewis that address practical issues of ticket I deserve with a smile and life. There are some verses witha hug. But I digress. in Proverbs 27 that help me with this whole Good cop/bad cop seems to happen when good cop/bad cop dilemma: “Better is open two officers are working as a team to get rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a information out of a suspect. One plays it friend can be trusted, but an enemy multough and intimidating; informing the sus- tiplies kisses” (27:5-6). “As iron sharpens pect of how bad it could go for him. The iron, so one man sharpens another” (27:17). other offers encouragement and a cup of Rebuke? Wounds? Seriously? coffee; explaining how the suspect can help The key word is “friend.” Because I am himself by helping them. At least that’s the by nature an encourager, I will only say the way it goes on the shows I watch. hard things to people I love, and only when I am not a policeman, nor do I play one on they are moving in a destructive direction. television, but I am, by nature, a good cop. A knife is not sharpened by a soft polishGod has wired me with a natural bent to- ing cloth, but by another piece of metal with ward encouragement, generosity, and mer- just the proper amount of abrasion. cy. In times of crisis and stress, I tend to be Our lives matter so much to God that He the diplomatic, calming influence; making puts us in “sharpening” relationships so that sure that everyone is OK. That’s the posi- we can speak the truth in love and help one tive side. another on life’s journey. The negative side is that I so want people Hmmm…B.A.D.C.O.P…Being Availto like me that I am sometimes hesitant to able Daily, Creating Opportunities for Progsay the hard, but helpful, things. I would ress. much rather be the perpetual good cop and Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of let someone else deal with harsh realities missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which is and possible consequences. headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www. Maybe some of you can relate. It works lifematterstoday.blogspot.com/

Enforcement totals are in Texas Department of Public Safety on Aug. 5 reported that highway patrol troopers made 1,051 DWI arrests during a special enforcement period that spanned 11 days from June 27 to July 7. Also, 15,000 speeding citations were given, plus more than 2,500 seat belt/child safety seat citations, 626 fugitive arrests and 564 felony arrests. 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.

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Announcing duo ready to broadcast SHS road games Football contests archived for listening anywhere, any time BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Can’t make it to a Porcupine football road game to Vernon or Kennedale or Alvarado this fall? No problem. Jerrell Rutherford and Carl Hornback have you covered. Every road game will again be broadcast live over the Internet this season. That includes a coach’s interview show and a rehash of SHS’ previous game and a preview of the dawning contest 30 minutes before game time. The link is found on www. porcupinestadium.com then click on “football.”

announcing. Rut said yes, impressed by the possible reach of the broadcasts. “Since it’s on the Internet, we can tell people about the Porcupines across the world. We have people in the military listening,” he said. “They don’t need a radio; it’s on the Internet.” David Ward, a tech guy, was an early booth partner, Rut said. He recalled that he and Ward once had a tricky broadcast in Alvarado. “There was no room in the booth, so we got on top of the Early days Rutherford said the origi- press box,” he recalled. “I used nal stadium director, Billy a hand-held microphone – we Reed approached him about had crappy equipment back then – and you could hear the wind.” “It was comical, but we got it out there.” Next, Rutherford worked with Grant Freeman who handled the play-by-play. “I did the color then,” Rut said. “We worked together real good.” They even created a Free Rut Show, a weekly “ESPN-style” broadcast that reflected on current and upcoming SISD activities. Bo Maines – now coaching in Azle – was Rutherford’s next partner. They worked together for two years; now Rut’s boothmate is Hornback. Rutherford, “The Voice of Porcupine Stadium,” has handled PA chores since the complex opened in 2009. “Coach Rut” has been in Springtown for 25 years. Hornback, the facilities director, will handle the technical chores for the most part. Rutherford is the talker. He recalled that in previous seasons, he was the primary announcer for some stretches that reached two and a half hours.

Dynamic duo? “I think I got into the broadcast business by default,” Hornback said. He was drafted for last year’s games after Maines left. There’s a reason only road Jerrell “The Voice of Porcupine Stadium” Rutherford games are broadcast, Hornback also helped out at last October’s Tailgate Wars. He will said. “We don’t do the home games announce five SHS away games. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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because we want to encourage the folks to come out and watch the game live,” he said, adding that the “crew” is too busy with Porcupine Stadium activities to broadcast. SHS fans can listen to Rut and Hornback live streaming the play-by-play during all “away” games, however. And there’s a regular “faction” of listeners, too. “There are always people who are traveling and happen to be listening; they text to let us know,” Hornback said. Coaches’ families that live far away tune in. And current players will listen to the replay afterward – especially if the Porcupines won or “they did something great,” Hornback noted. Rut said regular listeners include Gary and Tammy Shaw as well as Kelly Mayo. Getting the signal out Hornback is the technical guy and he has memories – good and bad – of trying to get the broadcast up and running. By far, he said Mineral Wells was the best place to set up: “ample room, good food, and great hospitality.” Hornback added, ‘I like to think that it’s exactly how we treat our guests at Porcupine Stadium.” Last year, he said there were some problems at Castleberry. “The accommodations were great, but we had no Internet and their IT people were nowhere to be found,” Hornback recalled. The remedy? “We ended up getting through the night using one of our cell phones and a

No one knows the technical side of Porcupine Stadium better than Carl Hornback, but broadcasting on the road can be tricky, he said. Photo by Mark K. Campbell cellular tower,” he said. Everything technical that plugged into a computer had to be inserted into a cell phone. And now a new season looms. Games will be broadcast from Argyle (Sept. 5), Vernon (Sept. 26), Kennedale (Oct.

10), Alvarado (Oct. 24), and Lake Worth (Oct. 31). Not to mention whatever bidistrict games SHS ends up in. Rutherford said, “I’ve been around the sport and know what to say and what not to say – I love it.”

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Two Springtown boys are among the best in America in the sport of quad racing. Cody and Bryce Ford now live here, but, in 2006, they came to Springtown to race, at Holeshot Valley. Now local residents, the brothers travel with their parents all over the U.S to compete. Cody, 14, will attend Springtown High School as a freshman later this month. With eight years of racing Springtown boys Bryce (top) and Cody Ford are top under his belt, Cody not only competitors in a national quad racing circuit. has won a slew of local events but is a two-time national champion. He currently sits third in the 125 Class in Nationals and is the leader in Youth Co-Ed and Schoolboy Junior divisions at local Texhoma Quad Racing Association events. Bryce, 12, will enter seventh grade at the middle school where he hopes to join the basketball team. He is a three-time national champion and, by the end of 2014, could become a five-time title holder. Bryce, too, holds a slew of local TQRA honors, including the Super Mini, Mini Sr., and 90 Open. Big races loom for both brothers, who practice in their own backyard quad track. They have just returned from Michigan then Paris, Texas. The entire Ford family – they moved to Springtown in JanuIncoming junior Porcupine receiver Mateo Herrera won accolades at a football camp ary – is involved in the boys’ over the summer. Competing at a Receiver Tech Change the Game event in Dallas, endeavors. Mother Robin said he finished fifth among the “Top 10 Performers.” Nationally, his effort in Big D placed the family travels over 25,000 him 25th overall. Photo by Mark K. Campbell miles annually in their RV.

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These Turtles? Heroes on a half (hearted) shell The fourth decade of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has arrived and here’s a new movie for a new generation. The Turtles have had their ups and downs through the years. About the film The Turtles were first conceived in November 1983 when a couple of artists jokingly sketched out four turtles in ninja attire with weapons. The Turtles’ origin story is patterned after Marvel Comics’ Daredevil. A canister bounces off a truck and the radioactive goo inside creates superpowers. Instead of hitting a man as in Daredevil, the gunk splashes onto some baby turtles. The liquid also gets on a rat, Splinter; the Turtles grow big, Splinter not so much. The writing duo self-printed 3,000 copies for $1.50 each and sold out in March 1984. The first book’s success had the guys shake off the “one-shot” idea and in January 1985, a second issue was printed – where 15,000 copies were requested. The original series lasted for 75 issues plus several mini-series and limited spin-offs. Archie Comics ran a separate series for 72 issues until 1995. The early Turtles were not kids’ fare. They cut up foes and cussed. But when toys were created, the Turtles became more kid friendly. So, #!*& became “Cowabunga!” (Howdy Doody creator Buffalo Bob Smith sued the Turtles’ artists for $5 million saying he owned the phrase; he settled for $50,000.) Also, the original Turtles all wore a red mask; the way to differentiate them was via their weapons. Parents buying toys wouldn’t like that so, the colored masks arrived. Outside the comics, a cartoon popped up on TV in December 1987. Shaky at first, the show eventually ran for 188 episodes. The reptiles returned to TV for another series from 2003-2009. (One episode, “Insane in the Membrane,” was so dark that it

was pulled; Shredder dismembered a scientist then creates a clone.) Today, another series is airing on Nickelodeon and utilizing star voices like Jason Biggs and Sean Astin. Over 400 different Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles merchandise pieces were created; the series ranks No. 3 all-time in the character market behind G.I. Joe and Star Wars. Plus, there have been 23 video/arcade TMNT games. The first movie was a hit in 1990. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles totaled over $200 million internationally. But the two sequels paled. The second, Secret of the Ooze (1991, with a rap song by redhot Vanilla Ice) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) made just $78.7 million and $42.7 million, respectively. (Here’s a great piece of trivia for you: For a planned fourth movie, another turtle was created, Kirby. But the film was scrapped.) When computer generation arrived, a new version in 2003 starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Stewart; it made its money back at $95 million – not a mega-hit but OK. And now this movie has arrived, all Michael Bay jacked up. The plot April (Megan Fox, remember her?) is a lower-rung TV news reporter. Her cameraman, Fenwick (Will Arnett), tries to convince her to be happy with her lot. But she longs for a big story to move up the TV anchor chain. And she thinks she’s on the trail of one with the clandestine delivery of some mysterious chemicals. New York City is under siege by the evil Foot Clan, led by Shredder (Tohoru Masamune). But his minions are thwarted when trying to steal the chemicals by a “vigilante.” Fox can’t get her TV boss (Whoopi Goldberg) to believe

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Movie Man her story. So Fox continues to investigate on her own. She runs into a wealthy businessman, Sachs (William Fitchner) who happened to work with her father who died in a fire years early. Fox discovers the vigilantes are actually the four Turtles, juiced with a concoction that her father worked on. Not only that, but Fox played with the Turtles as a child as her Sachs and father worked on a secret formula. She was there when a rat, Splinter (voiced by Tony Shalhoub) was injected, too. Sachs and Shredder, in cahoots, use Fox to unwittingly lead them to the Turtles and Splinter. Sachs wants the Turtles’ blood to recreate the serum. Shredder plans to release a deadly toxin over NYC then Sachs will deliver the antidote. The Turtles are determined to thwart the evildoers, but the metallic samurai Shredder is one tough dude. What works While the original Turtles were quite violent, this version keeps everything kid-friendly. Also retained are the wisecracks delivered regularly by the Turtles. Still, there’s some serious chop-socky here – enough to earn the Turtles’ first ever PG-13. The computer generation

is very good; the Turtles and Splinter look great. And plenty of set pieces, while all green screen, will thrill Turtles fans. A couple of 3-D sequences, like Shredder throwing knives, look cool. The finale atop a skyscraper is solid. But better is...

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Parker County Arrests The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/ or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail during the week of Aug. 3-9. • Christie Leanne Batey, 28, of Azle was arrested Aug. 3 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a Wise County warrant for DWI. She was released to Wise County authorities Aug. 4. • Reno police arrested a 32-year-old Azle man Aug. 3 for a Reno warrant for public intoxication. He posted $500 bond and was released from jail the same day. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 29-year-old Azle man Aug. 3 on a motion to adjudicate guilt for a previous charge of assault causing bodily injury – family violence. He posted $5,000 bond and was released from jail an hour later. • A 24-year-old Azle woman was arrested Aug. 3 by Azle police and charged with possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. As of Aug. 11 she was held in jail in lieu of $750 bond. • Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a 51-year-old Azle man Aug. 3 for a Reno warrant for public intoxication. He posted $500 bond and was released from jail Aug. 4. • A 30-year-old Azle man was arrested Aug. 3 by Springtown police on warrants for failure to appear in court and speeding. He posted $553 bond and was released from jail Aug. 6. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 41-year-old Springtown man Aug. 4 for insufficient bond for a prior charge of DWI – third or more offense. He also had an active Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) detainer. As of Aug. 11 he was held in jail without bond. • A 30-year-old Springtown man was arrested Aug. 5 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a commitment order for a previous charge of driving with an invalid license. He was released from jail Aug. 6.

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8:21 a.m.................. EMS.......................................................... City of Springtown 3:16 p.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 7:05 p.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 9:47 p.m.................. Vehicle accident........................................... Springtown area 11:27 p.m.................. Illegal burn................................................... Springtown area 12:53 p.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 9:03 p.m.................. Illegal burn................................................... Springtown area 10:32 a.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 11:23 a.m.................. Vehicle unlock........................................... City of Springtown 3:23 p.m.................. Vehicle accident........................................ City of Springtown 9:47 a.m.................. EMS.......................................................... City of Springtown 2:13 p.m.................. Grass fire.......................................................... LaJunta area 2:24 p.m.................. Vehicle fire........................................................ LaJunta area 3:10 p.m.................. EMS.................................................................. LaJunta area 7:38 p.m.................. Structure fire.................................................. Central County 9:19 p.m.................. Structure fire................................................ Springtown area 10:07 a.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 12:02 p.m.................. EMS............................................................. Springtown area 1:42 p.m.................. Vehicle unlock........................................... City of Springtown 1:38 p.m.................. Controlled burn............................................ Springtown area 2:13 p.m.................. Vehicle unlock.............................................. Springtown area 2:31 p.m.................. EMS...................................................................Wise County 3:54 p.m.................. EMS.......................................................... City of Springtown

La Junta Volunteer Fire Dept. Saturday-Friday, August 2 - August 8 Aug. 3 Aug. 5 Aug. 7 Aug. 8

5:48 p.m.................. EMS.................................................................. LaJunta area 10:10 a.m.................. EMS.................................................................. LaJunta area 2:03 p.m.................. Grass fire.......................................................... LaJunta area 9:12 p.m.................. Illegal burn........................................................ LaJunta area 5:37 p.m.................. Brush fire.......................................................... LaJunta area 8:09 a.m.................. EMS.................................................................. LaJunta area

Silver Creek Fire Department Saturday-Friday, August 2 - August 8 Aug. 2 Aug. 5 Aug. 7

6:01 p.m.................. Structure fire............................................... Willow Park area 5:22 p.m.................. Vehicle accident..........................................Silver Creek area 8:34 a.m.................. EMS............................................................Silver Creek area 2:03 p.m.................. EMS............................................................Silver Creek area 5:45 p.m.................. Grass fire................................................ Parker County area

• Billy Ray Cox, 39, of Springtown was arrested Aug. 5 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a warrant for assault of a family or household member with previous convictions. As of Aug. 11 he was held in jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. • Springtown police arrested a 27-year-old Springtown woman Aug. 5 and charged her with driving with an invalid driver’s license. She posted $750 bond and was released from jail the same day. • A 31-year-old Springtown man was arrested Aug. 5 by Springtown police and charged with driving with an invalid driver’s license. He posted $750 bond and was released from jail Aug. 6. • Springtown police arrested a 19-year-old Azle man Aug. 5 for warrants for expired vehicle inspection and failure to appear in court. He posted $487 bond and was released from jail Aug. 7. • Larry William Sommerfield, 51, of Azle was arrested Aug. 5 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for warrants for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, 1-4 grams and possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram. As of Aug. 11 he was held in jail in lieu of $1,750 bond. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old Azle man Aug. 6 for warrants for driving with an invalid driver’s license and failure to appear in court. He posted $1,200 bond and was released from jail Aug. 10. • A 43-year-old Springtown woman was arrested Aug. 7 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a bench warrant, insufficient bond for a prior charge of DWI with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or greater, and a Texas Department of Criminal Justice detainer for manslaughter. As of Aug. 11 she was held in jail without bond. • Springtown police arrested a 27-year-old Springtown man Aug. 7 and charged him with driving with an invalid driver’s license. He posted $750 bond and was released from jail Aug. 8. • A 20-year-old Azle man was arrested Aug. 8 by Springtown police for warrants for failure to appear in court and running a stop sign. He posted $533 bond and was released from jail Aug. 11.

• Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 44-year-old Azle woman Aug. 8 on a motion to adjudicate guilt for a previous charge of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, 1-4 grams. As of Aug. 11 she was held in jail without bond. • Andrew David Jackson, 21, of Azle was arrested Aug. 8 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, 1-4 grams. He posted $20,000 bond and was released from jail Aug. 9. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old Azle woman Aug. 8 on a commitment order for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram. As of Aug. 11 she was held in jail without bond. • A 34-year-old Springtown man was arrested Aug. 8 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for insufficient bond for two counts of driving with an invalid driver’s license. As of Aug. 11 he was held in jail in lieu of $7,650 bond. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old Springtown man Aug. 9 and charged him with assault causing bodily injury. He posted $2,000 bond and was released from jail Aug. 9. • Weatherford police arrested a 19-year-old Springtown man Aug. 9 for warrants for no driver’s license and no insurance. He posted $762 bond and was released from jail the same day. •Aleshia Beth Cothrum, 23, of Azle was arrested Aug. 9 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a warrant for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 2, less than one gram. She posted $7,500 bond and was released from jail later that day. • Azle police arrested a 39-year-old Azle woman Aug. 9 and charged her with theft of property $50-$500. She posted $500 bond and was released from jail Aug. 10. • Crystal Wooten, 32, of Azle was arrested Aug. 9 by Azle police for a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. As of Aug. 11 she was held in jail in lieu of $7,500 bond.

WC proposes flat tax rate The Weatherford College Board of Trustees approved a proposal to maintain the current ad valorem tax rate of 11.464 cents per $100 valuation for the 2014-15 fiscal year during its board meeting Monday, Aug. 11. The rate includes 10.741 cents for maintenance and operation expenses and 0.723 cents for debt services. While this is the same tax rate

from the current year, due to increases in property appraisal values, the college expects to bring in about $400,000 more in tax revenue in the coming fiscal year as compared to 2013-14. The increase in revenue requires two public hearings scheduled for noon Tuesday, Aug. 19, and 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. The Board is expected to take a final vote on the budget and tax rate at a meeting scheduled

voted for the proposed rate. Joel Watson voted against it, and Dr. Trev Dixon and Betty Jo Graber were absent from the meeting. The public can view a detailed proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year online at www.wc.edu/wc-budget.

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for noon Thursday, Aug. 28. The new budget, at a current proposed amount of $54.7 million, goes into effect Sept. 1. “At 11.464 cents, our tax rate is a full nickel below the state average for community college districts,” said Dr. Kevin Eaton, WC President. “We have one of the lowest tax rates in the state of Texas as it is.” Frank Martin, Don Allen, Dr. Luke Haynes and Mac Smith

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Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 008 Autos, Trucks Get rid of those yard cars, as well as good used cars. Arvin 817-9258768.

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

019 Cement Work

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

021 Child Care

Computers/Services

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

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1987 Ford F150, 2WD, blue, runs good, $2,950. 817-404-3571.

Bishop’s Wise Car

Electrician

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

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Excavating

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also ..

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

014 Campers & Trailers

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215 Bobcat & Tractor Service

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-523-4137

TOM'S 444-5069

BOBCAT SERVICE

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing NICE MOTORHOME: 29’ Jamboree, 1 slide-out, new generator. 817-444-4012.

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

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

HALL'S

1993 Class A Monterey Cobra, 30 ft. motor home, 2 owners, 17,101 miles, $15,000. Will consider all offers. 817-220-7385.

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 DEER HUNTER SPECIAL! Challenger 5th wheel, 32’x8’ with 3’x12’ pop-out, fully loaded, very clean, $4,500/OBO. 817-5850366.

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

(817)221-2681

028 Farm Equipment 1960’s vintage 801 Ford farm tractor, 40HP, with 5 impliments. Call Al at 940-329-0185.

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

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Fencing

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

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

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

• Boxed display ads also available

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

Nobody does it better!

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

Fencing

817-690-6246 • 940-393-9754

Free

Free 3-4 month old kittens to good homes. Gray/white, black/white, calico & tabby. 817-718-0358. Free kittens to good home, only 2 left. 817-363-0787.

For Sale

36” Electric cooktop; double oven; misc. house and ofﬁce furnishings, etc. 817-929-0503. 12½ Horsepower Kohler compressor mounted on 60 gallon tank and two pneumatic Graco paint pumps. Negotiable. 817-341-6118 / 806663-9501. Hoverround, 2 years old, Azle area. 972-935-2642. Solid Oak entertainment center, great condition, 52” tall x 67” wide x 22” deep, $125. 817-444-6205.

034 Garage Sales Large Garage/Moving Sale FridaySaturday, 9A-2P, 121 N. Ash Avenue, Azle. Everything goes cheap!

035 Garden/Mowing Service

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Garden/Mowing Service

TREE SURGEON

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

Bulldozing Lot Clearing Trimming & Removals

MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert. High School Student does Mowing Plus More. Good Prices, Free Estimates. 817-564-5212.

• Deep Root Fertilizing • Powerlines OK • Danger Zone Expert

LOWEST PRICE LAWN CARE SERVICE. Call Brian 817-696-3477. CASH FOR RIDING LAWNMOWERS, running or not, push mowers too. 817-905-3843.

817-428-8781 STUMP GRINDING Don’t dig it! Grind it! 1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum

If you need your pasture mowed, call 940-389-1936. JOJO’S LAWN CARE SERVICE Reasonable Prices Free Estimates $5 Off First Mow (Every 10th Cut Free) Call JoJo anytime 682-239-0476

817-237-5592

Find a Landscaper in the classifieds!

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

Multi Family Sale ThursdaySaturday, 8A-5P, 735 Tracy Drive, Azle. Everything must go! Saturday, 8/16, 8A-3P, no early birds, 130 Parsonage Street, Reno. Vintage/antique glassware/ knick-knacks/dishes, sofa, stereo speakers (Yamaha). Multi Family Sale, Rain or Shine, Aug. 15-17, 542 Embers Lane, Weatherford 76085. Follow signs. Huge Estate Sale. House full. 2004 Wood Trail, Azle. Friday-Saturday, 9A-3P; Sunday, 10A-2P. Garage Sale 128 Turpin Drive, Thursday and Friday. Clothes: multiple sizes and misc. Friday & Saturday, Aug. 15th16th, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM at 383 Christenberry Road, Springtown. Fishing tackle, household goods, some clothes. Saturday, Aug. 16th at 7AM, 100 Rattling Antler Court, Azle. Furniture, home decor, baby items, toys, clothing, lawn mower, motorcycle parts, leather biker vests. Friday & Saturday, 8A-2P, 250 E. Ladybird Lane, Azle. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 2758 W. HWY 199, Springtown, Saturday only, 7A-1P. Look for signs and balloons! 3 miles west of town, lots of girls infant, toddler, junior sizes; men’s & women’s plus size clothing; small kitchen appliances, Elliptical, furniture and lots of great stuff! All priced to sell. 601 Madeline Court, Azle, 8158/16, 9A-3P. Baby items, bassinet, clothes, Medela pump, Creative Memories, engine hoist. Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday only, 8A-? 1039 W. Hwy 199, Springtown. Thursday-Friday, starts at 8AM, 410 Dogwood, Springtown. Clothes, shoes, appliances and more.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron

BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213.

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

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

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

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645

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

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

All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

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

RATES

Saul SalinaS

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ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER has a loving place for your child. Ages 2 weeks-12 years, ABEKA pre-school, 3 meals, 2 snacks. Service to all Azle schools and SES. Mon-Fri, 6A-6:30P. 817237-3711; 817-994-5228.

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Springtown Epigraph THE

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

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

COMMUNITY

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

817-845-6965

FR ANK’S

Lawn Service Mowing • Weed Eating Edging • Trimming

FR ANK SUGG, JR.

Jon Reed, Owner Call, Text 817-291-3955 or Email jonny5206@yahoo.com Lic. #4346 & #6537

djhuffmaninc.com

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

817-304-8684

Springtown

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

Experience with Competitive Prices

20 YEAR EXPERT

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

Campfire Lawn & Garden

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 FAMILY OWNED• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED SPRING DISCOUNT 10% OFF

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs No Job Too Small

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

817-690-4011 cell

Landscape Dependable and Reliable Online Account Sprinklers Management Lawn Care

Best Lawn Guarantee in Town

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

817.479.9503

Chad's Tree Service

LI 19046

FREE TES T S E IMA

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

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

Garden/Mowing Service continued next column...

Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

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Hauling

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

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Hay

40 round bales, $70 each. 817-8519700. Fresh-cut fertilized Coastal and Sudan round bales. Will deliver to Springtown/Azle area. 940-3891936. Coastal horse and cow hay. fertilized, weed treated, baled 7/25/14. Round & square, Azle. 817822-0622. Fertilized Coastal Bermuda hay. Round bales at $80 per bale. Call Robert Dennis at 817-550-7234 or 817-220-7377. Horse quality fertilized Coastal square bales, $8/each. 817-9094052. Fertilized & weed-killed Coastal hay, just cut, $70 a round bale. 817-2207413.

Classifi ed Ad Deadline: Mondays by 5PM

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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

Help Wanted

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. Contact Jon 817319-9073. 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. Quality Inspector. Seeking a selfmotivated gauging inspector. Must be familiar with Aerospace blueprints and able to use all equipment that is associated with said job. DO NOT apply in person. Send resume to resume@clarksmachine.com. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR A TDA LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OR CERTIFIED APPLICATOR. Requirements: Have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, no criminal background, able to drive a standard transmission vehicle, Licensed in Pest Control, Termite Experience a plus. Benefits & Pay: Weekly salary $455, Commission, Bonuses & Contests, able to take home company work truck, but must live within 20 miles of our office. Paid Vacation: 1 week after 1st year and 2 weeks after 3 years. Come by our office to fill out an application Monday-Friday, 9A-4P. 252 W. Main Street, Suite A, Azle, Texas 76020. Immediate openings for Pneumatic Frac Sand Drivers, 2 years driving experience with Class A. Will train for unloading trailer. Health Insurance plus more. 817-996-9786; 817-996-9917. HOUSE CLEANING: Permanent Part-time Position. Relief, as needed. Approx. 8-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Start 7:45 a.m. 817-237-9848. 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. Vance Godbey’s Restaurant now hiring experienced cook. Full-time. Valid driver’s license required. 817237-2218. AZLE ISD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Applications for employment are accepted online 24/7 at www. azleisd.net . To interview or be considered for a position with Azle ISD, a person must have a completed on online employment application. As openings for professional or paraprofessional employment become available, they are posted through the district website at www.azleisd.net . Notices of employment openings are also posted in the Human Resources Department at the AISD Central Office Building, 300 Roe Street, Azle, TX. 76020.

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Help Wanted

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INFORMATION Applications for employment are accepted online 24/7 at www. azleisd.net.To be considered for a position with Azle ISD, a person must have a completed on online employment application. Interested applicants may obtain a substitute orientation schedule from the Azle ISD website. If you are unable to access this information from the website you may obtain a listing from the Human Resources Department at 300 Roe Street. After the applicant has attended an orientation their name is added to a list of new substitute teachers. Each school year all substitute teachers must complete the required orientation and training class which lasts approximately two hours. New substitute teacher are then added to the substitute list which is used by the AISD SubCoordinator to fill vacancies daily. To qualify as a substitute teacher in AISD, a person must meet the following qualifications: Be of good moral character and have no felony convictions (records will be checked), be in good physical and mental health. Non Professional: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Professional: Be a high school graduate or equivalent and 30 Semester hours of college, complete the AISD Substitute Orientation and be approved by the administrator conducting the orientation, approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Human Resources. 2014-2015 Daily Rate TuesdayThursday: Teacher $80.00; Aide $60.00; Sped Aide $80.00; RN $80.00. Daily Rate Monday & Friday: Teacher $90.00, Aide $70.00; Sped Aide $90.00; RN $90.00. Long Term after 10 days: Teacher $105.00; Aide, Sped Aide and RN No increase. Long Term after 30 days: Teacher $165.78; Aide, Sped Aide and RN No increase. FOOD SERVICE Upon completion of an online employment application and criminal history check, your name will be added to the list of food service employees. To qualify as a food service employee at Azle Independent School District, a person must meet the following qualifications: Be of good moral character and have no felony convictions (records will be checked), be in good physical/ mental health. Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions. Ability to follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety. Contact Karol Burgett, Food Operations Manager, at (817) 444-5115 if you are interested in obtaining a position in the food service department.

Looking for Employment? Check out the classifieds.

Used Car Technician Diagnose and repair. Competitive salary, Paid holidays & vacation. Spray-in Bedliner Tech No experience needed. Will train.

Sales/Customer Service Professional Be a part of our Growing Sales Team! Greet customers and assist them through the buying process. Unlimited earning potential & benefits available.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. Leasing Agent/Assistance Provide office & tenant support. Must be detail oriented & able to multi-task. Previous experience preferred but will train. Maintenance Laborer’s Needed Must be dependable & hard working.

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Mgr. 605 N. Business 287, Suite 102, Decatur, Texas jdusek@klementford.com

940-627-6362

Trucking Company

NOW HIRING

Hiring

Class A CDL Drivers

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

with 2 years experience

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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Help Wanted

BUS DRIVERS Azle Independent School District frequently needs bus drivers. Bus drivers are required to meet the following qualifications: Class B CDL (cost to be reimbursed by Azle ISD), Pre-employment physical examination that reveals physical and mental capabilities to safely operate a school bus. Examinations shall be conducted annually thereafter. Azle ISD provides physical examination. Preemployment driver’s license check with the Texas Department of Public Safety. A driving record acceptable according to the standards prescribed by the State Board and the Department of Public Safety. A valid certificate stating that the driver is enrolled in, or has completed, a driver training course in school bus safety education approved by the State Board and the Department of Public Safety. Pre-employment drug test per federal law. Criminal history background check. If you are interested in a position with AISD as a bus driver, please contact Randy Spiker, Transportation Supervisor, at (817) 444-1322. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Because it is our desire and responsibility to ensure the safety of all students, the policy of Azle Independent School District is to obtain a criminal history check on all volunteers in the district. A criminal history authorization form may be obtained from the Azle ISD website or through the campus secretary at any one of our campuses if you are interested in volunteering. 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. NOW HIRING HVAC Technicians Apply in Person at 3024-B Shawnee Trail Lake Worth, Texas Drivers: Dedicated Lanes! $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Average salary $60K-$65K, Excellent Comprehensive Benefits! No-Touch, get home weekly! 2 years CDL-A Experience. Call Penske Logistics 855-971-6289. DRIVERS: Need Home Time, Miles? Dedicated, Laredo to Indy, KC, Louisville. All No-Touch, Round Trip. CDL-A, 6 months OTR. MTS: 800305-7223. One experienced Telemarketer needed. New office, new management. No weekends, early AM hours. Contact Ms. Wright before noon 888-602-9222. Drivers: $5,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! $5,000 Driver Referral Bonus! Plus Great Pay & Benefits! CDL-A OTR Experience Required. Call Now: 1-888-9930972. Drivers: Growing Company! Midwest Weekly and Bi-weekly schedules available, 100% Employer PAID Group Health Coverage! All Terminals have driver facilities. Class-A with OTR experience. www. getmehomedispatcher.com. Call Tony 1-800-999-6188. MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring Part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17 hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shift) 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. BEYOND CLOUD 9 MASSAGE: Looking for a licensed Massage Therapist & licensed Esthetician. 1504 SE Parkway, Azle. 817-4064700. Drivers/Owner Ops! Local work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL is currently seeking a dedicated, experienced CAREGIVE/TEATHER. This person should have experience with all age groups (from infants to school aged kids) within a childcare center. Must be at least 18 years of age, have High School Diploma or GED and be able to pass a complete background check. We are located at 4795 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, Texas 76082. 817-221-4673. Drivers: Local CDL-A. Great Benefits! Safety Bonuses! 401K match. Day/night positions. Customer focused, professional behavior/appearance. End Dumps, Pneumatics, Flatbeds. Clean MVR, Background. 2 years experience. www.blackhawktransport.com. Tory: 817-556-2422; Gil: 608-359-9419.

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Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

Home Improvement

Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. allamericanhc.net. Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201 Let my 40 years of experience work for you. Integrity and quality work at affordable prices. BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-8216377. www.bobbymcwilliams.com.

ACROSS

1 “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up __ __ Cowboys” 5 TXism: “active as _ ___ in a hen house” 6 “Shark” dancing exCowboy Kenneth 7 dir. to Abilene from San Angelo 8 part of mph 9 TX Buck Owens old TV show 15 dept. in many TX HEB stores 16 TXism: “pulled the ____ ____ his eyes” 18 TXism: “if I was any better, the law wouldn’t _____ __” 20 in Runnels Co. on 67 22 Gov. John Connally won the Legion __ _____ in WWII 27 TXns ____ on the Guadalupe River 28 noisy confusion 29 rustled cow, e.g. 30 TXism for mosquito 32 TXism: “want it __ bad I could spit” 33 TXism: “in hollerin’ ________” (near) 36 TX Hagman as J.R. 37 TXism: “all bought and paid ___” 38 this Jayne was ‘67 Miss America and a TX newscaster 39 series of snares 41 TXism: “does _ ___ have a climbing gear?” 42 Tex-Mex snack

45 puts on WFAA-TV 46 moon to Houston: “The Eagle ___ Landed” 47 TX “Babe”: Mildred ____ Didrikson 48 TX Lovett’s “Here _ __” 49 TX Cullen Davis was acquitted of killing him 52 TXism: “skinny as _ ____” 53 TXism: “let __ __” 54 part of IOU 22

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HANDYMAN: semi-retired, 40 years experience, low rates, all work guaranteed. No job too small. Call Joe Massey 817-806-7496. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927.

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

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

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

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

12 TX “Super Handyman’s” area of expertise (2 wds.) 13 enthusiastic 14 TXism: “if it ain’t true, there ain’t an oil____ in Texas” 15 TXism: “_____ __ a June bride” 16 Barbara to George H. 17 causes 19 TXism: “if you sleep with dogs, you’ll ____ up with fleas” 21 camping snack 22 “JFK” director (init.) 23 __ Davis, TX 24 up-to-date, in slang

45 48

P-1180

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25 this Myers designed the TX capitol 26 a water area at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park 28 Houston Olympic coach Karolyi

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31 “bull” south of the border 34 ex-Astro mgr. Howe 35 TXism: “__ hill for a stepper” 37 “legal eagle” group 40 TXism: “living ____” (fisherman) 43 Lady Bird: Claudia ____ Taylor Johnson 44 hotel near Baylor: “_______ Inn” 50 roughage 51 former “Steak and ___” started in TX

Home Improvement

Painting • Tape Bedding • Sheetrock Repairs

817-902-7355 Devin’s Handyman Service • Carpentry • Cement • Rock • Granite • Tile • Painting • Siding

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

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

ONE SOURCE HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICE. Painting, fences, etc. Call Jeff 682-229-7379.

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WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555.

PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866-3743559. www.billrosserpainting.com. NOW ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.

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

Two USAF Veterans Exterior Painting. Call John, 817-406-4023 or Terry 817-237-3152. Free estimates.

DOWN

SOLAR SCREENS INSTALLED. FREE ESTIMATES. KENNETH BUSH 817-681-7287.

1 mark the merchandise 2 TXism: “he’s a few bricks shy __ _ load” 3 Mount _______ overlooks Lake Austin 4 Southfork Ranch is where these were filmed for “Dallas” (2 wds.) 8 animal skin 9 TXism: “______ ____ _ ___ dollar pistol” 10 _ _ Siecke State Forest 11 __ Paso

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

55 TXism: “couldn’t find hide ___ hair of it”

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

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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.

by Charley & Guy Orbison

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TEXAS CROSSWORD

Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

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

Steve Feltman Painting

• Interior & Exterior • Bed • Commercial Residential • Texture • Tape • Seal & texture • Sheetrock repair/replace • Remove old wallpaper/seal & texture • Pole fence painting • Pressure washing Cabinetry/Wood Work/Staining

Call Steve

817-800-9591 BMH

Custom Homes BRIAN HENSLEY 817.229.7668

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House Cleaning

HOUSE CLEANING. Residential & Commercial. All Natural & Safe Products, Family Owned & Operated, Insured & Bonded, Free Confidential Estimate. 817-6021696. Services4you.us. Family-owned business. All work done by owners only! House Cleaning & Maintenance Services (All aspects of cleaning and maintenance done). Homes & Rentals, 25+ years experience. Call or text Beth @ 817361-2182 or check our website: www.services4you.us. T&M CLEANING. Cleaning done the way you want. 15 years experience, reliable, references. 817-333-8786.

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Job Wanted

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House Cleaning

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!

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concrete

commercial • residential

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

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

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Middle aged woman will sit with elderly or pet sitting, babysitting or housekeeping in Azle area. Call Lisa 254-413-0308. Senior Care. Dependable, trustworthy, non medical care for the elderly. Light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation to appointments and shopping. References available. 817-975-7206.

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

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1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

1st Time Home Buyers!! We have homes available. Ready for Immediate Move-In - No More Landlords!!! All Areas - New & Resale! Hurry N’ Call 940-567-6111.

Strong Winds and Hail in This Area Have Caused Damage that Cannot Be Seen From the Ground.

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

Please Give Us a Call for a Free Roof Inspection.

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

817-523-4137

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

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Goats for Sale: 3 Pigmys and 2 Boars. 817-905-0335.

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

Moving. 15 year old Quarter Horse mare, $600/OBO. 817-709-5227.

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Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

Recycling

Buying Cars & Trucks

WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS Copper • Aluminum • CAns 191 Monticello Dr. • Springtown

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817-221-2472

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

Plumbing

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

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Storage

Innerspace Storage Hwy 199, Springtown. Now renting all unit sizes, 24-hour access. 817-6774050. Storage Buildings Built To Last!!! We build quality buildings at affordable prices. We’ll beat all competitors prices! 817-770-3057.

Plumbing Repairs

you can find most anything in the Classifieds!

Ash Creek Storage

Drains Cleaned Water Heaters

Convenient Location

Faucets

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

Slab Leaks

817-444-3292

817-444-3054 M10078

STORAGE UNITS West Side GFA/GRAHAM Storage -5813 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle 20

PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

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

BEST DEAL

Dozer and Tractor Work

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

We’ll be here after the storm.

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478) 077

Wanted

Want to buy 3-5 head of cows. 817406-4448 or 817-980-9602.

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

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

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5x10 $25/month

Special!

Now Leasing Storage Units

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.

Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681 We go the extra mile to ensure you get more for your $. On House Pads, Driveways, Lot Clearing & Tractor Work, Etc.

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

Roofing & Remodeling 817-344-8465 Commercial

Roll Off Container Service

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Pool Service, Friendly People, Affordable Prices! Gannon Swimming Pool Service. 817-2303838.

LVN available for Home Care of the Elderly, full or part-time. Call Marie at 817-773-0749.

Office

Robert Burge Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

ERECTION

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

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New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

FABRICATION

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Menix Pet Lodge

30 Years Experience & Certifi ed Steve Sewell 940-366-1485

DESIGN

28 Years in Azle

PACKAGE DEAL! 2 paint horses and horse trailer for sale, $2,500/All. 817550-3349.

Red River Horseshoeing

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

FREEMAN

Two buffalo cows. 817-988-3004 or 940-798-2152.

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Houses For Sale

Metal Building Erectors

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KOZY KOTTAGE 3 BR 2 BA - Privacy Trees w/Acreage $501 down $622/mo. MOVE IN NOW!! 940-567-6111

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

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

CC Welding & Sandblasting Sandblasting, Coating, Fences, Free Estimates

Call Casey 817-550-7929 080

1501 Scotland Avenue. Well kept 3 bedroom 1 bath brick built house appx 940 sq. ft. with attached garage, on corner lot on quiet street in mature neighborhood. Ideal for first time buyer or couple looking to downsize. A/C unit replaced 2013. Grass yard, covered concrete floor rear patio, $84,900. 817-791-7296.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-360-9318. Pelican Bay: 3 BR 2 BA, split level with 2 lots and storage. Move-in: $1,450. 817-929-0503. Springtown ISD, 3-2 DW, $600/mo. $350 deposit, trash service included, NO PETS. 817-220-2447. PELICAN BAY: 1233 LINDALE TERRACE, 3-2, $725/$500 deposit; 1324 PELICAN CIRCLE, 2-1, $455/$300 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

16 acres, $5,575/acre, beautiful hilltop view. Gibtown/Perrin area. 817-988-3004 or 940-798-2152.

081 Business/Commercial 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. Professional Office Space For Lease. 800 sq. ft., 1230 E. Hwy 199, Suite 104, Springtown. 817-220-2150. FOR SALE OR RENT: 6,700 sf office/warehouse at 1750 N. FM 51, Springtown. Several offices, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, large meeting room, warehouse area, loading dock, all on 1 acre. $169,000 or $1,600/mo. 817-220-5339; 817-7980891. 40x60 metal building on 1 acre for rent. 1661 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. $700/mo. $700 deposit. 817-3609318. Office Space for Rent. $450/mo. (approx. 550 sq. ft.) 116 S. Main Street beside Springtown Chamber of Commerce. 817-220-7828. Commercial Leasing: 328 W. Main Street, Azle. Great exposure; across from Central Park and the Library. 817-235-2284; 817-221-3112. REDUCED! $349K/OBO! RV PARK IN AZLE FOR SALE. On almost 5 acres with house, 24 spaces. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 817-2691541, C21 Alliance Properties. For Lease: Commercial building off Hwy 199 next door to Springtown school. Perfect location for insurance agency or restaurant. Sharon 682-262-0667. For Sale: Commercial business location right off Hwy 199 & FM 920 w/1100 ft. highway frontage on 199. Office building, metal insulated storage, 40x60 metal shop w/4 large bay doors, well, 2 septics, on 2.7 acres. Agent for Remax Pinnacle Group, Kelly 817-874-6021.

Houses for Sale

BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE, New 4 BR 2 BA 2 LA, country setting w/ acres, $777 down, $777/mo. VERY EZ QUALIFY. 940-567-6111. HORSES OK!!! COWBOYS TOO??? Custom home on acreage, pipe fencing - mini ranchette, 3 BR 2 BA, great room, pre-foreclosure, ZERO DOWN, $886/mo. 940-567-6111.

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

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots RV space with 20x20 outbuilding. Hwy 199 between Springtown & Azle. $300/mo. water & trash service provided. 817-360-9318. PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lots for rent: 1708 GALE DRIVE, $155/ mo. $50 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Español.

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SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $600/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406. 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. 2 BR 1 BA house, total electric, no pets, $600/mo. $300 deposit. Miller’s Village 817-444-3119. WATERWOOD APARTMENTS 500 E. 7th St., Springtown CALL TODAY! 817-523-4308. Rental assistance available with some units. Energy Efficient Appliances, Playground. NOW TAKING RENTAL APPLICATIONS for 1 Bedroom Units starting at $443.

3-2 on 7.4 acres, lots of trees, creek, large storage building, fenced and cross fenced. Agent for Remax Pinnacle Group, Kelly 817-874-6021. 2-1 MH, NICE, REMODELED. Between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. One small pet ok, $500/mo $300 deposit (carpenter or electrician can work for deposit), owner pays water/ trash service. 682-551-0424; 682559-0531.

MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

Rent Unfurnished

4-plex, 2-2, Azlewood, $725/$500 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039.

2-2, 111-A East Bradshaw Road, Springtown. $750/mo. $600 security deposit. 817-220-4095.

Really nice 3-2 DW with great man cave! $1,000/mo. plus $950 deposit. 1-817-677-3220. 3 BR 1.5 BA apartment. New carpet, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups, $695/mo. $400 deposit. 903360-1583.

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PELICAN BAY: 1568 REEF, 3-2-1, $695/$400 deposit; 1916 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-1-1, $655/$400 deposit; 1852 CORAL ROAD, 2-2-1, $625/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

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Rent Unfurnished continued next page...

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

Lots/Acreage

FOR SALE: 6704 sq. ft. lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118.

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3-2 ranch style 2-story house on 2 acres, 2372 sq. ft., tin roof, front, back and side covered porch, 2500 sq. ft. metal shop fully insulated, guest house and storage shed. Agent for Remax Pinnacle Group, Kelly 817-874-6021.

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

We May have the Perfect Place for you if you are a...

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AZEL RV PARK Between Azle & Springtown

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

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

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