September 9, 2015

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Wednesday September 9, 2015 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Azle News

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015· The Azle News

The Sting Fling Festival is new and improved For years, Azle’s biggest gathering has brought thousands of folks to town.

The 2015 Sting Fling Festival, heading into year eight, will look nothing like any predecessors.

The popular parade remains, but it has a new route.

Vendors will now be lined up in the middle of Main Street.

And scads more – over 100 – can be found inside 404 Main Street – along with a photo booth, a fl ight simulator, and a face painting area.

The popular Color Fling 5K takes off at Central Park at 7:45 a.m.

New this year is Talley Amusements who will set up a carnival that will thrill all ages on Friday and Saturday.

Another Sting Fling Festival fi rst is a sanctioned Steak Cookoff Association event at 10 a.m.

The festival will conclude with music in the Central Park amphitheater Saturday from 7-9 p.m.

But don’t miss popular returning events: the classic car show at Azle Elementary, the petting zoo, and the entertaining “I’ve Got Talent” competition.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Sting Fling Festival without the crazy Weiner Dog Derby in the park.

So, use the map inside this special section and negotiate around this year’s fun.

You’ll agree that there’s nothing around like the Sting Fling Festival!www

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Howell’s Cafe .......................................................11 J&E Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc..................20 Joe Rider Propane, Inc ........................................18 Joe S. McCreary, DDS .........................................23 Ladybug Quilt Fabric .............................................9 Larry’s Carpet.......................................................27 Laura’s Healthmart Pharmacy ............................14 M & D Tires ...........................................................11 Mark Dean’s Texas BBQ ......................................26 Moss Rehab ...........................................................5 Pinnacle Bank ......................................................24 Rural Gas..............................................................10 Star Bank of Texas ...............................................13 State Farm - Haley Carter....................................14 Sutton Printing Company ...................................19 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle....28 TJ Machine & Tool Ltd .........................................17 Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc ..................19 Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation..........12 Weichert Realtors - Team Realty ..........................8 Woody Creek BBQ ...............................................25

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Midwest Waste Services: committed to community

BY MISTY SHAW If you’re in need of waste recovery service at a fair price, look no further than Midwest Waste Services of Azle.

The company offers residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection to customers ranging all the way from Wichita Falls to Weatherford to Denton, as well as Lake Worth, Springtown, and Azle.

In the summer of 2011, the company’s four co-owners – Kent Durham, Jeff Watts, Jay Zook, and Beth Sweet – launched Midwest Waste Services with 100 customers on their first pick-up day.

They now provide services to approximately 6,500 customers.

Durham says he and his business partners were no strangers to the industry when they set out to start their own company.

“We knew each other before we started,” having all worked together at IESI, Durham said. “We could see some opportunity there to do things better.

“Our customer service is a lot better, both in terms of when you call in to get issues addressed, and at the curb – I think we just do a better job.”

Durham also said Midwest department in our area,” Durham involved in the community, and avoids the hidden fees and sur- said. we think that’s important,” Durcharges that other companies of“If you don’t have good por- ham said. ten impose on their customers. table waste service then you have For more information, call “Our pricing is much more more potential for people burning Midwest at 817-528-7212 or visit straightforward,” he said. “We trash and starting fi res, so we help www.midwest-waste.com. have a rate that’s the same every them out by providing month, we factor our costs into it, that free service to the and we’re still able to be competi- fi re departments and also tive. making it affordable to “With us, you pay what you have service out here” in pay, and that’s what you pay.” rural areas, he added.

It’s their focus on customer ser“We actually get pretty vice and fair, competitive pricing that sets Midwest apart, as well as their involvement in the local community.

As an event sponsor for the Sting Fling 2015 festival in Azle, Midwest Waste Services will be providing trash cans and Dumpsters with pick-up service at the event. from The company is actively involved in local chambers of commerce, and they also “provide free service to every volunteer fi re Your Precinct 1 County Commissioner

Have a Great Sting FlingFestival!

George Conley

Located at 114 West Main Street in Azle, Midwest Waste Services offers area-wide residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection using everything from 96-gallon carts to 30-yard roll-off containers, and new Peterbilt trucks in their fleet.

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AutoZone, located at 628 Boyd Road in Azle, is your one-stop shop when it comes to keeping your vehicle happy. From batteries to wiper blades, oil and fl uids to fl oor mat and fancy lights, AutoZone has what you’re looking for. Stop by and see: (l-r) Brandy Gonzales, territory sales manager; Diane Forte, commercial sales manager; or Brian Franklin, store manager, or call them at 817-444-6744.

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Geren: a longtime Sting Fling sponsor by carla noah stutsman Wholesome. Fun. Great community spirit.

And a pretty good football team.

That’s what comes to Charlie Geren’s mind when people ask him about Azle.

And it’s what makes him so glad to be a sponsor of Sting Fling – something he’s proudly done for more than a decade.

“I’ve been a sponsor since 2000, and I’ve been happy to do it every year,” Geren said. “Sting Fling is a great thing for the Azle community – it brings a lot of people together and they have a lot of wholesome fun – it’s a great family event.

“That’s the thing about Azle – everybody’s behind the community, everybody’s behind the schools,” Geren continued. “It’s like Music in the Park, another example of the great community spirit in Azle.”

Geren says he was “very impressed” with what he saw Friday, Aug. 25, when he toured Azle High School with ISD officials.

“What they’ve done is amazing – what they’ve been able to do with the limited amount of money they had available,” Geren said.

“The Career and Technology Center will really make a difference for students, and that gym is really going to be something!”

Representing Texas House District 99, which is generally the northwest quadrant of Tarrant County including the portions of Azle in that county, Geren was first elected State Representative in November 2000.

It’s not a job he plans to retire from anytime soon.

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84th legislative session and authorized by SJR 5, will appear on the November 2015 statewide ballot.

The amendment would authorize a new, stable source of funding for transportation in Texas, dedicated to the construction and maintenance of roads.

Upon passage, Prop 7 would dedicate a portion of the general sales and use tax and the motor vehicle sales tax to the general highway fund.

It would not raise taxes.

The amendment would provide a significant step toward meeting the unmet funding needs for transportation projects in Texas.

Geren said he’s patiently awaiting a return call from the Geren on 199, quakes, cops “First of all, I can’t even think Texas Railroad Commission about retiring until we get those (TRC) after learning the agency bridges built on Highway 199,” Geren said. “Right now, they are scheduled for next year, with construction starting in 2017.”

But if Proposition 7 (Prop 7) passes in the November election, Geren thinks work could actually begin on the SH 199 project between Wells Burnett Road and Confederate Park Road sometime in 2016.

Prop 7, a constitutional amend- 817-455-8983 ment drafted by legislators in the 817-270-2736

has issued a preliminary ruling that an XTO injection well north of Azle is not to blame for a spate of earthquakes in the area in 2013-14.

“I’ve got a call in to them because I don’t understand it. Before those wells were there, we didn’t have earthquakes, but now we do – I want a better explanation,” Geren said.

“If that’s not what’s causing them (quakes), we need to get busy finding out what is.”

He said he hopes to hear from the TRC no later than next week and offered to share what he learns with the Azle News as well as Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett.

Geren – a former lawman himself – made no bones about expressing his deep convictions on the recent assault on law en-

forcement officers.

“It’s horrible, and I don’t understand it at all. All lives matter, and to say that only black lives matter is racist in itself,” Geren said.

“We need to stand together, and we need to stand behind all first responders. We’ve got to catch these people who are executing officers, put them in the state penitentiary and then execute them.

“There’s just no reason why these brave men and women should have to go out every day

and be fearful for their lives when they’re doing something as innocent as pumping gas,” Geren continued. “‘Pig in a blanket’ – that’s a reference to cops in body bags.

We don’t need that in our community. We don’t need that anywhere.”

Texas House Reps serve twoyear terms, and Geren is already looking ahead to a Republican primary in March 2016, where he faces a challenge from former hedge-fund manager Bo French.

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Helping to build the Azle of the future

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN When choosing a bank, people typically look at things like interest rates, location, customer service, and security of funds.

Pinnacle Bank Azle can meet or beat just about any bank when it comes to the business of banking.

But it’s not just about business.

If you run in Central Park, work out at the gym, go to the grocery store, attend school or church functions or any number of community activities around Azle, you’ve likely run into a Pinnacle Bank employee or bank officer there.

That’s because almost all of them live in the Azle area and care about everything that goes on here – and that’s especially true when it comes to Azle’s children.

Regina Stokes, vice president of HR/training at the bank, spoke about Pinnacle’s national public relations campaign, Why Community Matters.

“Every time I see that slogan, I think about our children,” Stokes said. “The children of Azle are the future of our community – they are the ones who will continue the legacy when we’re gone.”

Stokes and her co-workers put their money where their mouths are, so to speak, by volunteering on their own time for various organizations around Azle. In just about every instance, there’s a benefit to children.

Randa Goode, assistant vice president lending offi cer, is spearheading the 2nd annual “I’ve Got Talent” competition during Sting Fling again this year.

Goode also speaks to students about the importance of fi nances through the Communities in School Program and is active with the Azle High School Drama Boosters and the Azle High School Swim Team Boosters.

Kristie Reger, assistant vice president lending offi cer and board member of the Azle hospital, helps the youth of the community through Pinnacle Bank’s Wool Fund – a program open to every school in the district year-round and funded by employee donations.

“The Wool Fund provides everything from clothing to coats, shoes, and even personal hygiene items to children in need identifi ed by school personnel,” Reger said.

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Friendly faces await customers at Pinnacle Bank Azle, including (front, l-r) Nate Simmons, Kristie Reger, (back l-r) Randa Goode, and Regina Stokes. agement offi cer, as a member of the local Lions Club; she participates in the back pack program as well as the Lions’ Angel Tree each year.

Nate Simmons, VP lending offi cer, moved to Azle with his wife and two young sons.

Simmons, too, is not just busy

with his customers – he plays an important role as a member of the Azle Ministerial Alliance in putting on Follow The Flag, a huge annual event in Central Park each Fourth of July.

“It’s a community-wide event funded entirely by donations of money and time,” Simmons said of the Christian patriotic event. “I think the overall community sense of Follow The Flag is very posi-

tive, and it’s free for everyone.”

Simmons credits Kristie Tatsch, assistant vice president lending offi cer, as another major volunteer contributor to the event.

Simmons also serves on Azle High School’s Career and Technology Education Advisory Committee. The committee, made up of local business men and women, reaches out to the next generation by mentoring students and giving them a real-life glimpse into various careers and trades.

Goode described the attitude of her fellow Pinnacle Bank employees: “We all want to make a positive impact on this community – it’s where we live, too.”

Stokes agreed, adding that she often fi nds opportunities in her daily life to talk to young people – sometimes about banking; sometimes about a career choice; sometimes about nothing important at all.

“The point is to engage them and to let them know people in

the community care about them and want them to grow and flourish,” Stokes said.

Simmons said that, toward the end of each year, an email arrives from the Dinsdale family, founders and owners of Pinnacle Bank, asking each branch to assess its contributions to the

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Fidelity National Title

For more than 14 years, Fidelity National Title Agency has been servicing clients. With 28 years of experience, escrow offi cer Rebecca McNutt and her friendly, experienced staff can assist with any real estate needs. Call them a 817-270-0948 or stop by 224 West Main St. in Azle.

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XTO Energy a local industry leader As a leader in oil and gas exploration in the Barnett Shale formation, which includes Azle and surrounding areas, XTO Energy Inc. remains committed to safety and reliability.

Founded in 1986 in Fort Worth, XTO Energy’s principal business is extracting natural gas from shale and other tight formations while also producing crude oil and natural gas liquids.

The largest producer of natural gas in the United States, XTO’s portfolio consists of 11 million acres with a total resource of approximately 139 trillion cubic feet equivalent.

In 2010, XTO Energy Inc. and ExxonMobil Corporation merged, teaming XTO’s expertise and experience in the natural gas business with ExxonMobil’s cutting-edge technologies, fi nancial strength, and historic leadership in the global energy industry.

XTO strives to conduct business in Texas, and throughout the U.S., in a manner that is protective of the environment and compatible with the economic needs of the communities in which it operates.

The company employs over

3,000 people in Texas, operating in 78 counties statewide, and in 2014, XTO, and ExxonMobil paid more than $695.4 million in taxes to the state of Texas.

Additionally in 2014, XTO and ExxonMobil invested $44 million in higher education, medical care, environmental research, and arts and civic organizations in Texas.

XTO is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its employees, contractors and the communities where it operates.

The company works closely with communities, local offi cials and regulatory authorities to meet the highest standards.

When XTO makes decisions about processes or facility expansions, the impact on the community is one of the company’s key priorities. To address community concerns about XTO activities, the company takes steps such as limiting truck traffic and XTO Energy Inc. has natural gas drilling rigs in operation on over 3 million acres of Texminimizing its surface impact at as land, including the Azle area.

(Photo courtesy of XTO Energy Inc.) well sites.

XTO is built around exceptional employees who make exceptional performance a habit, thanks to talented people, technological innovation, and plenty of hard work.

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Smile great with Azle Dental Care Dr. Brooke Porter and the entire staff at Azle Dental Care are determined to give their patients the best service in the Metroplex.

They redesigned their patient recall system with the use of email and texting. The new system reminds patients of cleanings and dental appointments by sending an email or a text.

If patients would rather receive reminders by phone, the recall message has a button to simply option out of the service.

“We love all of our patients and we want an easy way to stay in touch with them,” said Dr. Porter.

Azle has grown a lot since Dr. Brooke Porter started her practice in 1998. As new people continue to move in, Azle Dental Care has adjusted to the growth.

Eight years ago they moved from their long-time offi ce at Park Place Center to a more spacious building at 912 Boyd Road.

Azle Dental Care’s website, Smilegreat.com gives patients information on dental procedures that are performed in the

offi ce as well as staff introductions and patient forms.

The site is also linked to Azle Dental Care’s Twitter and Facebook pages. These online social networking sites have improved the doctor/patient relationship by allowing for daily interaction and giving everyone a forum for some conversations about d e n tal and general healthcare.

Azle Dental Care has sponsored its own contests on Facebook with giveaways like tickets to a Texas Rangers baseball games and Six Flags Over Texas.

Facebook is giving the staff and patients at Azle Dental Care “way too much fun,” said Dr. Porter. “If you visit our page, please be sure to like us!”

Smilegreat.com is also a good place to go for anyone who wants to know what’s happening in other parts of town because Azle Dental Care has dedicated an entire page to the city – future Azleites can fi nd information on the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, local government and politics, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Azle schools.

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Star Bank of Texas:

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by Natalie Ge Ntry Locally owned and steadily growing, Star Bank of Texas offers all the products and services of a modern financial institution while maintaining the feel and focus of a community bank.

The partners believe that ensuring all decisions are made locally translates into prompt attention and experienced guidance in meeting the banking needs of their customers.

They take pride in working with the community and no request is too large or too small for their consideration.

Community at heart Chartered in February 1998, Star Bank of Texas now has three branches in Lake Worth, White Settlement, and Burleson.

But don’t let the age of the organization fool you, Star Bank boasts over 150 years of combined banking experience.

Deposits at all branches are FDIC insured, and they are an Equal Housing Lender.

Their mission is to meet the needs of the community by supplying the products and services needed efficiently.

Officers and employees are local folks, deeply involved in church activities, school functions, and civic affairs.

The service they provide is what separates them from the competition, regardless of size, and they are always looking for ways to enhance their customers’ banking experience.

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The app is available for both Apple and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play.

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In addition to 24-hour telephone banking, wire transfers, and debit cards, they offer remote deposit which allows customers to make deposits by scanning a digital image of a check and transmitting that image to the bank.

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Ace is the place here in Azle Brian and Nancy Rogers own Ace of Azle and, once they got here, they didn’t take long to get involved in the community.

While Nancy runs the store, Brian represents them as a member of the Rotary Club; he’s also an Optimist and an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.

The couple also contributes to the community in several other ways, too, either through Music in the Park or local charity shindigs.

That’s refl ective of the service they strive to provide each customer when they stop by Ace of Azle at 505 Stewart Street.

When the Rogerses arrived in town in 2011 from Eastland and settled in, they were surprised at how friendly folks were.

“I made more friends here in Azle than I ever made in Eastland in 19 years,” Brian said.

“We love it,” he added.

“A benefi t to me is that I’m involved in the community which I never had the opportunity to be in Eastland.”

Ace of Azle was born when Brian got tired of driving back and forth to Fort Worth when he was remodeling his house.

“I thought, this is crazy,” he said. What can I do to improve this?”

He said he called True Value and Ace: “True Value never called me back; Ace called back the very next day.

“Within 150 days, we had a store open.”

Nancy and Brian staff their store with local folks who know what other local folks need and want.

that.

If you need plumbing supplies, paint, tools, automotive parts, heating and cooling essentials, and even outdoor living items, Ace of Azle has them.

If by chance they don’t have it, Nancy will get whatever you need, pronto.

Like other Aces, customers can order online and pick up their items at the Azle store.

The array of items to buy is astounding.

Ace of Azle is open every day. Hours are 8 a.m.

The staff at Ace of Azle strives to ensure each customer receives supe- to 7 p.m. Monday through rior service from someone who is likely their neighbor. Photo by Natalie Gentry Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

“We’ve got a lot of nice Azle and get back to their stuffed to the gills with Nancy and Brian want community people and their customers happy and project. whatever a handyman a lot of community supthey’ll work until they The Ace motto – “Get might need. port,” Brian said. achieve that goal – the in, get out, and get on with Need a key cut?

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Expecting the unexpected Plan for tomorrow with Haley Carter State Farm At Haley Carter State Farm insurance agency of Azle, clients can plan today for the unexpected tomorrow.

With over 17 years of experience as a State Farm agent, Haley Carter, ChFC, CASL, is licensed in all insurance and fi nancial service products, and says she looks forward to providing her expertise to Azle and its surrounding communities.

As a full service agency, Carter’s friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist clients with all their insurance needs.

“We have skilled individuals that offer guidance on everything from insurance needs to retirement planning,” Carter said. “We provide services in property insurance both personal and commercial.”

Well-known team member

Judy Butler has over 30 years of experience with State Farm Insurance, Carter said, followed closely by fellow team member Vivian Roblow with over 27 years with State Farm.

Accounts Manager Shadi Sutton, an Azle High School alumnus, specializes in life insurance and financial services.

“Kimberly Edwards also has over 27 years of experience with State Farm and is a very familiar face around town,” Carter said.

“And Brittny Lavender is our newest team member, we are so happy to have her here!”

The team works hard to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at Haley Carter State Farm.

“We’re not your everyday agency – it is a place to feel welcome and at home,” said Carter.

“People are welcome to just stop by for a visit, coffee, or a soft drink.

We enjoy being involved in our client’s lives and being people that they can depend on when it is most needed.”

During September and October, the agency is running a promotion in conjunction with Life Insurance Awareness Month.

“The promotion is designed to review, educate, and advise

Personal service from local professionals is what you’ll fi nd at Haley Carter’s insurance agency in Azle. She is an agent for State Farm, the No. 1 vehicle insurer in Texas. Carter and her expert staff at 408 Boyd Court offer competitive rates with small town friendliness. Call the agency at 817-444-1100 or visit www.haleycarter.com and discover why consumers agree that “like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.”

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“We want to make sure that every person that we come in contact with has the option to protect their loved ones with State Farm Life Insurance.”

Carter says her door is always open as her agency strives to meet clients’ needs promptly and fully.

“We understand that our clients are the most important asset of our business – without them, we wouldn’t be here,” she said. “We treasure our clients not only as policyholders, but as friends and family.

“Our doors are always open to the people of Azle and the surrounding communities.”

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In business in Azle since 1991, Eric and Al have almost half a century of pawn experience – plus they’re proud sponsors of Sting Fling for three years now. Stop by the shop at 701 Boyd Road or call them at 817-444-5626.

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Talent show back

Last year’s “I’ve Got Talent” winners pose with their awards. For the 2015 Sting Fling, the competition ramps back up at noon Saturday on the stage at 404 Main Street.

One of the most popular events at the Sting Fling – and that’s saying something considering there is so much to do – is the local talent show, “I’ve Got Talent.”

The contest is not limited to any age group; awards are given for the top three places in specific age groups in three places.

Then there’s the coveted “People’s Choice Award.”

The overall winner receives a cash prize.

Before the finals on Saturday at noon at the 404 Main Street Stage, performers went through a live audition process the night before.

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Where everybody knows your name Anytime Fitness is not your average gym

BY MISTY SHAW It’s only been a month since Anytime Fitness opened in Azle, but the state-of-the-art, 24-hour facility is already off to a great start.

“It’s been really awesome,” said Jake Pitt, co-owner and operator of Anytime Fitness.

“We’ve been very welcomed by the community and we’re really doing well.”

Anytime Fitness is a facility that never sleeps; members have the opportunity to work out around the clock.

“Our main thing is convenience,” Pitt said.

“Members have full access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we never close.”

As Azle’s newest gym, Anytime Fitness has a lot to offer, including a virtual training room, Zumba classes, a personal trainer, the “Silver Sneakers” program for senior citizens, and, of course, a fully equipped weight room.

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net right there on your cardio machine,” Pitt said. “We have a huge functional training area.”

Member satisfaction is a top priority at Anytime Fitness, Pitt said, and the gym’s employees are committed to making sure its members are well taken care of.

“Our customer service is above and beyond,” said Pitt.

“We differentiate ourselves by being not your average gym. Everyone we employ is there specifically to help the members.”

Anytime Fitness is a family owned franchise which Pitt and his parents operate along with managing partner Trey Logan.

The owners strive to make Anytime Fitness a welcoming place and a partner in the Azle community.

“We want to help build the community in Azle, that has been our main focus since we opened here,” Pitt said. “We’re trying to be really involved and in touch with the community.

“We know everyone’s name and we want everyone to know our names – it’s a surprisingly personable environment.”

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Azle Brookshire’s remains community focused There’s no other store in Azle like shire’s at 511 North Stewart Street to buy up those tasty mud bugs.

Brookshire’s.

Laudenheimer knows how to select the Run by Mark Laudenheimer, the grocery store is well versed in the company’s best crayfish and when to buy them. Then he cooks them up in a massive pot. core beliefs and environment.

The crawdads sell out quickly each seaThat’s why the store took part in the Brookshire’s Gatorade promotion that son.

Brookshire’s is always about commuended in August and supplied local First Responders with 3,000 bottles of the re- nity, and Laudenheimer takes that to another level. placement fluid.

“It’s both,” he noted, a business model Laudenheimer is Azle focused.

How plugged in is he? He’s a Rotary and his personal touch.

Laudenheimer said, “My family owned member and regularly helps out with food a family business. Customers are or funds locally. what keep you around.

And he’s a member of the Chamt “If you don’t know your ber of Commerce. n e Ev customers or you aren’t inFor his efforts, Laudenor s n volved with your customers, heimer was the 2014 Chamo Sp they are not going to come ber Member of the Year. back.”

The store itself is Azle-cenHe stresses his employees are big on tric.

“The store fits into Azle because of the Azle – they live here and love it.

Laudenheimer moved to Azle with his people in the community – serving the community, seeing everybody every day, pregnant wife, after 80 years of family history in Louisiana. Hesitant at first, they hearing everybody’s stories.

“You get to learn a lot about a person,” arrived in 2010 and were overjoyed with the community.

Laudenheimer said.

He plans on staying in Azle. “I’ve been From Monroe, Louisiana, Laudenhere six years and I can’t see going anyheimer is a familiar face around town.

When he uses his Cajun skills during where else. These are great people in a crawdad season, the rush is on to Brook- great town.”

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Surgical Services When it comes to your next surgery, look no further than Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle. With a new dedicated surgeon and minimally invasive surgery options, our team is here to help you get back to feeling your best. From advanced laparoscopy to biopsies to minimally invasive surgeries. The best part?

We’re just down the road, so you’re never far from home. Ask your doctor about having your next surgery at Texas Health Azle.

Kanayochukwu “Kanny” Aluka, MD, FACS

1-877-THR-WELL TexasHealth.org/Azle-Surgery

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