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BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN An armed man who repeatedly called the Parker County Sheriff’s Office demanding to speak to deputies was killed after he fired at deputies Friday night, Sept. 4. The dead man has been identified as Sully Joe Lanier, 36, by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, and his cause of death ruled a highvelocity gunshot wound of the neck. According to a press release from Sheriff Larry Fowler, the incident began about 10:30 p.m. when Lanier began repeatedly calling the Sheriff’s telecommunications center, demanding to speak to deputies before hanging up. He specifically told dispatchers he had a gun. Lady Porcupine Rian Kinney leads a pack of runners through the North Texas prairie at SHS’ first When deputies arrived at Lanier’s cross country meet of the season at Boyd. MORE PHOTOS, STORY ON 12A! Photo by Mark K. Campbell location in the 100 block of Couch

Court, off Highland Circle about halfway between Springtown and Azle, dispatchers repeatedly asked the man to surrender peacefully. Instead, Lanier threatened to kill “the first cop I see” and made demands before ceasing all communications with authorities. Lanier exited the home and charged at deputies, ignoring orders to get on the ground. He continued advancing toward deputies, firing an AR15 rifle five times in their direction. Sheriff’s deputies returned fire, striking the suspect in the neck. They immediately secured the scene and called for paramedics. Lanier died at the scene. At the request of PCSO, the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

Springtown pair killed in Arlington hit-and-run Neighbors say they leave behind a 9-year-old son BY NATALIE GENTRY Arlington police are searching for a person or people involved in a hit-andrun crash that killed two people early Saturday, Sept. 5. Tammy McLain, 40, of Springtown, and an unidentified man were killed after being struck in the 2400 block of West Division Street just after 2 a.m. that morning. According to police reports, the ve-

hicle that hit them did not stop. Both pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle that struck them likely has damage to its front end. Hours later police released footage from a nearby QuikTrip convenience store showing a “person of interest,” but on Monday afternoon they said the man had come forward and been

cleared of any involvement in the hitand-run. A statement was released via the Arlington police Twitter feed. “We have determined through an interview the person and vehicle of interest are not connected to the pedestrian fatality,” it said. “[The] investigation continues.” According to reports, the footage from the QuikTrip does not show the

hit-and-run. Although no official information has been released, neighbors in Springtown identified the man killed with McLain as her husband. They also said the couple leaves behind a 9-year-old son. Police say public assistance in this case will be critical because of a lack of actual evidence at the scene.

APD Lt. Chris Cook has a message for the driver. “It’s still not too late to come forward and give us your side of the story,” he said. “It’s still a criminal investigation, but we still want to determine what happened.” Anyone with information about this crime should call Arlington police at 817-459-5635.

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BY NATALIE GENTRY Hatch salsa. Hatch burgers. Even Hatch quiche. It’s Hatch chile season again and the hearty green peppers are everywhere. Brookshire’s in Springtown hosted its first-ever Hatch chile roast Sept. 6 to celebrate the short season when fresh peppers are available. Mark Baumann, store manager, said the location roasted approximately 20 cases of Hatches. “We sold almost 500 pounds of the chiles that day,” he said. “Many people purchased entire cases.” But don’t worry if you missed the

first roast; Brookshire’s will be hosting another one this Saturday, Sept. 12. What to look for... According to The Hatch Chile Store website, the typical season for the pepper runs through August and September. When choosing a pepper look for bright green chiles – the brighter, the better. They should be heavy for their size, with smooth, tight skin. When the Hatch chile is squeezed, it should be firm. The peppers should keep for about

Grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico, Hatch chiles are a versatile green pepper with a short season running from August through September. Photo by Natalie Gentry four days in the refrigerator but can be vary widely from the common – such as salsa – to the unusual. frozen for up to a year. Hatch chocolate cookies or Hatch and pear sorbet, anyone? Pepper preparation No matter how they are prepared, Roast them: toss the peppers on the now is the time to stock up on the pepgrill until the skin blisters. Bake them: put them in the oven and pers. Hatch season arrives in a flurry, broil for about seven minutes at 450 degrees – again, look for the skin to and disappears just as quickly, so enjoy these unique peppers while blister. Recipes that call for Hatch chiles you can.

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN The right to bear arms is one vehemently defended by many – if not most – Texans. But gunfire in a couple of Reno neighborhoods has some residents on edge. While there is an ordinance on the books governing subdivisions located in unincorporated portions of Parker County, the city of Reno has no ordinance of any kind related to the discharge of a firearm, according to Reno Mayor Lynda Stokes. PLEASE SEE GUNFIRE PAGE 3A.

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The Springtown Police Department was joined by Springtown and LaJunta firefighters, city personnel, and town residents as they took part in a statewide effort to honor fallen Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Photo courtesy Springtown Police Department

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The First Home Football Game 2015

There’s nothing like the first Friday Night Lights game at home. Shots from Sept. 4 (clockwise from upper left): SHS Principal Scott McPherson (left) and Brookshire’s Manager Mark Baumann cut up during a check presenation; youth cheerleaders race through the inflatable helmet onto the turf; the Parker County Young Marines present the colors; fans observe a moment of silence for law enforcement; Tootie Hall sells raffle tickets for “the best seat in the house.” Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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Precinct One Commissioner George Conley said the county ordinance – which requires a minimum of 10 acres in order for shooting to take place – is of no affect inside any municipality. A gun rights advocate herself, Stokes says it’s something city officials must look at seriously in light of recent events. Gunfire One of those situations involves two men who live near Reno Elementary who have been shooting during the day time. “It’s scaring school officials, scaring the children,” Stokes said. “We got one of the gentlemen to quit.” Over on Miller Road, neighbors say groups of men – at least some of which they believe are volunteer firefighters for the Briar-Reno VFD – are

shooting at a firing range on private property. One neighbor described “thousands of rounds” being fired some days – some from AK47s. Livestock has been killed, and bullet holes discovered in outbuildings on adjacent properties, the neighbor alleged. Stokes conceded that on Friday evening, Aug. 28, a ram belonging to a neighbor was, in fact, killed by gunfire from a shooter at the range. She also admitted that some of the shooters are volunteer firefighters, but said the owner of the property has agreed to stop shooting while officials consider their options. Briar-Reno VFD Chief Shannon Smithers has been “very helpful” as it relates to an ongoing police investigation into the shooting, Stokes added. “They (neighbors) have not been able to show us a bullet

there has been a horse shot in its pasture, so we’re not treating it lightly,” Stokes said. “The first responsibility in gun ownership is common sense. How do you legislate that? I just don’t know.” While people clearly have the right to possess and fire weapons, they must remember that the bullets have to go somewhere. “Common sense says you don’t shoot toward your neighbor’s house or pasture,” Stokes said. The mayor anticipates the subject to be on the agenda for the council meeting Monday, Sept. 14, although it will likely only be for discussion at this point. In the meantime, Stokes says she is in contact with the National Rifle Association as well as area gun ranges to gather information about berm and other requirements that may apply.

hole in a building, but we did find bullet holes in trees on adjacent property,” Stokes said. And even though shooting is not regulated by the city of Reno, “State law says you can’t shoot across property lines,” Stokes emphasized. Animals shot Almost entirely rural, the city of Reno is the second-largest city geographically in Parker County. In keeping with that rurality, there are no city ordinances to address animal, fireworks, or discharging a weapon. It’s a quandary for Stokes, who says her father kept food on the table by hunting, the family often enjoying meals of rabbit and squirrel when she was a child. “This is uncharted territory in Reno, and some of our citizens aren’t going to like it, but we did have a ram killed, and

NEWS DIGEST First Responders Appreciation Day Sept. 11 The Church at Azle, 1801 South Stewart Street, is hosting a First Responders Appreciation Day Friday, Sept. 11. All EMS, fire, police, sheriff’s department, and active and retired military personnel and their families are invited to a trio of meals. Breakfast will be served from 6 to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a barbecue supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. At the latter, Teagan Broadwater, a former FWPD undercover narcotics officer, will speak from 6 to 7. Afterward, from 7-8, Austin Allsup will provide live music. By Monday, Sept. 7, attendees should call Jason Malewiski at 817-894-0835 or email Jason@thechurchatazle.com.

Disc golf course in City Park closed Sept 23 and 26 The disc golf course in the Springtown Park will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 3-7 p.m. and again on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 a.m. to noon due to cross country meets.

First United Methodist Church to host Lord’s Acre Sept. 26 First United Methodist Church of Springtown will host its Lord’s Acre Festival Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Family Life Center located at corner of 3rd Street and Farm to Market 51. The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature quilts, handcrafts, canned goods, pastries, a silent auction, and a live auction at 1 p.m. A grilled pork chop lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with all the trimmings. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children over age 3. Tickets will be available at the door.

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SISD ex-student and teacher reunion set for Oct. 10 The Springtown Ex-Students and Teachers Reunion is set for Oct. 10. The 50 Year Honor Class is the Class of 1965. The meeting will honor also honor the classes of 1945, 1955, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015. Anyone who ever attended or taught at any Springtown schools and those who want to visit may arrive at 3 p.m. Bring a covered dish, memorabilia, memories, and stories to tell. The meeting will begin about 4 p.m., and dinner will be at about 5 p.m. For more information call 817-220-7759. Officers and staff at the Springtown Police Department have been inundated with gifts and words of support – like this arrangement from Springtown Flowers and Gifts – over the last week. “I, personally, and the department as a whole are very thankful and appreciative for the tremendous show of support by the citizens of Springtown,” SPD Chief Ed Crowdis said. “Too often the only voices heard are those of the vocal minority who are dissatisfied or have a grudge against police. We need those who support us to know we appreciate them.” Photos by Natalie Gentry

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Wild Wild Whiskers returning to festival with new additions BY NATALIE GENTRY The time has come for bewhiskered brothers of the Springtown area to once again assemble for the Wild Wild Whiskers competition at the 31st Annual Wild West Festival slated for Sept. 19. Proud whisker owners of every variety are all invited to compete. Bewhiskered event creator and coordinator Dustin Morrow, of Thomas’s Barbershop, said his longing to participate in a beard contest was what inspired him to organize the competition. “I have a lot of hair-brained ideas (pun intended) so as a general rule I run them by my wife before I go public with them,” he said. “When I told her about the idea her response was ‘That’s awesome! Why haven’t you done this yet?’” And so the annual battle of the beard began. Since the first competitions last year, Morrow said there has been an out pouring of support throughout the community. “We have a lot of competitors returning this year and I’m hoping to have even more entries,” Morrow said. “We hope to have representation from groups such as the Cowtown Moustache and Beard Society and the North Texas Beard Alliance.” “I’ve always wanted to compete in a beard competition, so I figured if I couldn’t find one to compete in then I would host one for everybody else,” he continued. “I expect the day to be a lot of fun while hopefully

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raising a lot of money for the Springtown Public Library.” All entry fees and donations will be going straight to the Friends of the Springtown Library, as will the money made by t-shirt sales. The day of... A booth will be set up near the Tabernacle during the Wild West Festival so that people will be able to register until 2 p.m. The registration fee is $10 to compete. Contestants will be called onto the Tabernacle stage at about 3:15 p.m. according to category and present their facial hair to the panel of judges and the crowd. The judges will score the facial hair on a 1-10 scale, and the contestant with the highest score wins the category. At the end of the competition, the category winners come back on stage to be rescored and a wildly bewhiskered Grand Champion will be declared. Morrow himself will emcee the event. The judges will be looking

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, BZ ENTERPRISES, which is located at 2520 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, Texas 76082, will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will be at 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2015 at 2520 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, Texas 76082. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Seller reserves the right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of the following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space: TENANT’S NAME as shown on rental agreement: Zelphany Anne Rogers Unit #B-30 - household items. VOID IF LIEN IS SATISFIED IN FULL BEFORE SALE. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed bids will be received by the City of Springtown addressed to the City Secretary at 102 E. 2nd Street, Springtown, Texas 76082 or mailed to P.O. Box 444, Springtown, Texas 76082 until 2:00 o’clock P.M. local time September 23, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud at City Hall located at 102 E. 2nd Street, Springtown, Texas 76082. Contract will be awarded during the City Council Meeting to be held at 6:30 P.M. on October 1, 2015. The City of Springtown is requesting bids for the replacement of the roof on the Tabernacle located at 100 S. Main Street, Springtown, Texas. All work will be performed as specified in the Public Works Construction specs set forth by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Proposals will only be accepted in bid form. Bid Bonds, Performance Bond, Payment Bonds, and Maintenance Bonds will be included. Certificate of Insurance will be required. The City of Springtown reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. To obtain a complete bid package, contact the Springtown City Secretary, 102 E. 2nd Street, Springtown, TX 76082. (817)-220-4834 or jbogan@cityofspringtown.com. PUBLIC NOTICE - RFP’s & RFQ’s Notice is hereby given that the City of Springtown will be accepting request for proposals (RFP’s) and requests for qualifications (RFQ’s) for Inspection Services and Plan Review in support of the Inspection’s Department as needed from all interested parties. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Secretary, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2015. Contract will be awarded on October 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 102 E. 2nd Street, Springtown, Texas. INVITATION TO BID The City of Springtown is soliciting Bids for the construction of the following Project: SPG14649 - 5th Street 100,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Sealed Bids must be delivered to City of Springtown, P.O. Box 444 Springtown, TX 76082 no later than September 22nd, 2015 at 2:00pm. The Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time and place. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Address Bids to: Doug Hughes, City of Springtown, 102 East Second Street, Texas 76082. Contract Documents report may be examined free of charge at the following addresses: ENGINEER: Freese and Nichols, Inc., 2220 San Jacinto Blvd, Suite 330, Denton, Texas 76209, Aaron Redder, P.E. OWNER: City of Springtown, 102 East Second Street, Springtown, Texas 76082, Doug Hughes Advertisement and bid phase information for the Project can be found at the following website: http://construction.freese.com Contract Documents may be downloaded or viewed free of charge at this website. It is the downloader’s responsibility to determine that a complete set of documents, as defined in the Agreement are received. Printed copies of the Contract Documents may be purchased at the website for the cost of printing. The cost for printed Contract Documents is not refunded. This website will be updated periodically with Addenda, planholders lists, bid tabulations, additional reports or other information relevant to bidding the Project. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on September 14th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Direct questions regarding distribution of Contract Documents for this Project to the Freese and Nichols Construction Services Department. Questions will not be accepted after 4:30p.m. on September 17th, 2015. Direct questions related to the design of the Project to: PROJECT MANAGER: Aaron Redder, P.E., 940-220-4359, amr@freese.com PROJECT ENGINEER/ARCHITECT: Aaron Redder, P.E., 940-220-4359, amr@freese.com This Project consists of rehabilitation of a 100,000 ground storage tank, yard pipe, and site improvements. Bidders must submit a cashier’s check, certified check, or acceptable bidder’s bond with their Bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract for the Project with the Owner within 15 days of Notice of Award of the Contract. The security must be payable to Owner in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid submitted. Contractor must execute the Contract, bonds and certificates of insurance on the forms provided in the Contract Documents. Contractors for this Project must pay no less than the prevailing wage rates for the area established by the Owner and included in the Contract Documents. Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds are required. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex age or national origin. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. The Owner reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous interpretation of the Bids submitted in the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating bid prices, to reject any or all Bids, and/or waive formalities. Bids may not be withdrawn within 60 days from date on which bids are opened. City of Springtown Doug Hughes, City Administrator NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ALLEN T. LEMONS, Deceased, were issued on August 19, 2015, in Cause No. 15P179, pending in the County Court of Parker County, Texas, to: MARIA DEANNE NOLEN. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. MARIA DEANNE NOLEN C/O: DEBORAH MCGREGOR CASCINO; 107 N. Alamo Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086; Telephone: 817-599-8485 DATED the 19th day of August, 2015 Respectfully Submitted, Deborah Mcgregor Cascino, State Bar No.: 24043598 107 N. Alamo Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086; Telephone: 817-599-8485; Fax: 817-599-8483; Email: dcascinolaw@sbcglobal.net NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARIA DOMINGA RODRIGUEZ, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration upon the Estate of MARIA DOMINGA RODRIGUEZ, Deceased, were issued on September 3, 2015, in Cause No. 15P141, pending in the County Court of Parker County, Texas. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be addresed in care of “Representative’s Attorney, Estate of MARIA DOMINGA RODRIGUEZ, Deceased” and may be presented to the Representative’s Attorney at the following address: c/o Joslin & Norrell, PC Soraya Joslin; 209 E. Church Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086 Signed this 4th day of September, 2015. SORAYA JOSLIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On October 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. the City of Springtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council a zoning change request for a part of Lot 8 & a part of Lot 9, Block 1, Sunnyside Addition, Springtown, Parker County, Texas. This property is located at the SW corner of the intersection of N. Ash Street & Walnut Bend. Applicant is requesting to change from SF1-Single Family Residential District to D-2 Family Residential Duplex District. On October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. the City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation on the same property. Both meetings will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 E. Second Street. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On October 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. the City of Springtown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council a plat revision application for Lot 1R1 & 1R2, Block 9, Tummins 1st Addition to the City of Springtown, Parker County, Texas and being a re-plat of a portion of Lot 1, Block 9, Tummins 1st Addition and located at the NE corner of the intersection of North Avenue C and East 3rd Street. On October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. the City Council will consider the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation for same property. Both meetings will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 E. Second Street. NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF PARKER COUNTY ESD1- ANNETTA SOUTH AND ALEDO FIRE STATIONS (Parker County, Texas) This is notice of a Request for Qualifications AND a Request for Proposals (“RFQ/RFP”). This will be a two-step process. In Step 1, Parker County ESD1 (“PC- ESD1”) seeks Responses to its Request for Qualifications (“Qualification Submissions”) for the design and construction of the ANNETTA SOUTH AND ALEDO FIRE STATIONS (“Project”). No cost information is to be included in any Qualifications Submission. The Parker County ESD1 will select up to five finalists from the Qualifications Submissions that are properly received. In Step II, the PC- ESD1 will request Proposals for the full Project (“Proposals”) from the Finalists selected by the PCESD1. The PC- ESD1 will select the Proposal that provides the Best Value to the PC- ESD1. Qualification submissions must arrive no later than 12:00PM on October 5th, 2015, at the Parker County ESD1 administration, address listed below. Qualification submissions will be opened at 1:00PM, on October 5th, 2015 at the same location. The full RFQ/RFP and the Design Criteria Package are available from the PC- ESD1 at the following address: Parker County ESD1 C/O Stephen Watson; 315 Morrow Road; Springtown, Texas 76082 It will also be made available on the Parker County Emergency Service District 1’s website at the following address: http://www.pcesd1.com/Facilities.html The Fire Chief of Parker County ESD1, Parker County, Texas is designated as the contact person for all inquiries, Telephone inquiries are permitted. The telephone number of the Fire Chief is Stephen Watson, Fire Chief of Parker County ESD1 is (817) 523-7598.

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On exceptionally hot summer days, Eagle Mountain Lake can see around 100 million gallons of water evaporated from its surface. Tarrant Regional Water District is investigating a system that would automate the recording of evaporation rates. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Evaporation largely to blame for receding area lake levels BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Residents all around Eagle Mountain Lake (EML) rejoiced when spring rains, fueled by El Niño conditions, filled the 10-foot-plus low reservoir to overflowing. Now they are watching with dismay as the waterline recedes again. The lake was 1.41 feet below its conservation pool level of 619.10 on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Tarrant Regional Water District officials say that’s typical during the hot summers in North Texas – and evaporation is largely the reason. During a typical hot summer day, TRWD water supply reservoirs can lose as much as 750 million gallons of water to evaporation alone. “The amount of water we lose to evaporation this time of year is way more than what

we provide our customers on a daily basis,” said Laura Blaylock, TRWD’s manager of energy and water resources. “It is almost twice as much.” We asked Blaylock to narrow the focus to the local level by providing some numbers for EML specifically, along with consumption by the cities of Azle and Springtown along with Community Water Supply, which serves an area generally north of Azle. Blaylock explained that those entities report monthly, as opposed to daily, but she did some quick mathematical calculations to arrive at some daily averages for the month of July. The city of Azle diverted an average of 2 million gallons of water a day for its water customers during July. Springtown diverted about 200,000 gallons per day, while

Community Water Supply took out about 300,000 gallons a day. That brings the total average daily amount diverted from EML by those three entities to about 2.5 million gallons. Compare that to about 70 million gallons per day lost from EML to evaporation, according to Blaylock. On July 31 – when temperatures soared to 107 degrees – EML lost a whopping 103 million gallons of water to evaporation alone. “Depending upon many factors – wind is a big one – EML loses about one-half inch of

water to evaporation on a typical hot summer day,” Blaylock said. “Many people don’t realize that evaporation can occur even when it’s raining.” According to its website, TRWDs evaporation losses are measured by the Pan Evaporation System, a series of monitoring stations throughout North Texas that are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “It’s literally a pan that is filled full of water and set in an unobstructed area so that it can accurately calculate evaporation,” said Blaylock. “For example, the pan is filled with three inches of water, and

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Proposition Number 1 (SJR 1) SJR 1 - Current law provides an exemption of $15,000 from the ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a residence homestead. The proposed amendment would increase this exemption to $25,000, starting in the tax year beginning January 1, 2015. In order to reﬂect the increased exemption on the homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or a disabled person, the proposed amendment would provide a reduction to the current limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes. The proposed amendment would protect school districts from all or part of the revenue loss by authorizing an appropriation of funds according to formulas set by the legislature. In addition, the proposed amendment would authorize the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision from reducing or repealing a homestead exemption adopted by the political subdivision. Finally, the proposed amendment would prohibit the imposition of a tax on the conveyance of real property, but would not prohibit the imposition of a business tax measured by business activity, a tax on the production of minerals, a tax on the issuance of title insurance, or a change in the rate of a tax in existence on January 1, 2016. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $25,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reﬂect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the

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exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.” Proposition Number 2 (HJR 75) HJR 75 - In 2011, voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow a surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran an exemption from ad valorem taxation from all or part of the market value on the disabled veteran’s residence homestead, as long as the surviving spouse had not remarried. The amendment did not apply to surviving spouses of veterans who died before 2011. This amendment would extend the exemption in such cases. The proposed amendment would apply only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.” Proposition Number 3 (SJR 52) SJR 52 proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement for the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Commissioner of the General Land Office, the Attorney General, and any other officers elected statewide to reside in Austin, Texas, the state capital. Under current law, these statewide elected officers are required to reside in the capital of the State of Texas while in office. This amendment would not apply to the residency requirement for the Governor. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.”

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Proposition Number 4 (HJR 73) HJR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment that would grant the legislature the authority to pass statutes to allow a professional sports team charitable foundation to conduct charitable raffles under the terms and conditions imposed by general law. The laws passed under this authority may provide that the professional sports team charitable foundation may use proceeds from such charitable raffles to pay reasonable advertising, promotional, and administrative expenses. Any law enacted by this provision only applies to entities defined as professional sports team charitable foundations on January 1, 2016. Additionally, any law enacted by this provision may only allow charitable raffles to be conducted at games hosted at the home venue of the professional sports team associated with a professional sports team charitable foundation. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.” Proposition Number 5 (SJR 17) SJR 17 proposes a constitutional amendment which would increase from 5,000 to 7,500 the maximum total population threshold of a county that is allowed to construct and maintain private roads as long as the county imposes a reasonable charge for the work. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to authorize counties with a population of 7,500 or less to perform private road construction and maintenance.” Proposition Number 6 (SJR 22) SJR 22 proposes a constitutional amendment that would add the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including by use of traditional methods, in the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. This right would be subject to laws and regulations intended to conserve

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and manage wildlife and to preserve the future of hunting and fishing. The proposed amendment would establish hunting and fishing as the preferred method of managing and controlling wildlife in Texas. The proposed amendment is not intended to affect any law or provision related to trespass, property rights or eminent domain, and would not prevent the legislature from authorizing a municipality to regulate the discharge of a firearm in a populated area in the interest of safety. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment recognizing the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife subject to laws that promote wildlife conservation.” Proposition Number 7 (SJR 5) SJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of revenues from (1) the state sales and use tax, and (2) the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle, to the State Highway Fund (SHF). Under current law, these funds would be deposited to the General Revenue Fund. Money deposited to the SHF is intended to be used only to construct, maintain, or acquire rights-of-way for public roadways other than toll roads; or to repay certain transportation-related debt. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue and motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund to provide funding for nontolled roads and the reduction of certain transportation-related debt.”

Published by Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos, www.VoteTexas.gov, 1-800-252-VOTE (8683).

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SHS is in first place after week one of the 2015 ExtraPoint competition. Text PORCUPINES to 43101 every day to help the school win $10,000. Chart courtesy of Brookshire’s

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With new rules this year, Springtown has raced out front in the Brookshire’s ExtraPoint competiton that could win SHS $10,000. Last year, Springtown led for weeks. However, the 2014 tally system – which as been revised – allowed for smaller school’s votes to count more and SHS’ numbers could not match those of others. This year, however, all votes count in the White divison. Every daily text of “PORCU- No, Springtown cross country coach Trent Davis is not lost on the North Texas praiPINES” to 43101 is tallied. rie. He’s headed to a distant point to check on the runners. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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The Best of Parker County is underway and we are giving one lucky voter a $50 Visa gift card just for voting. Votes can be submitted on ballots printed in The Springtown Epigraph each week from Aug. 20 through Sept. 10, 2015. The Best of Parker County contest features all your local businesses in three divisions. Food & Drink, People and Goods & Services. You may enter a new business for any category and once the business is validated it will be added to the list and the vote will be counted. Voting deadline is Monday, Sept. 14, 5pm. Please see complete contest rules. Questions call 817-270-3340.

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When your grandson says: “I wanna rock!”

’m not gonna lie – I was beginning to get a little worried. My eight-year-old grandson Link and I were driving to town to buy a car part. I put the radio on the Kids XM station. After a couple of songs he said the most beautiful words, ones I had dreamed of hearing: “Can we listen to some rock?” I wept a silent tear. Both of my daughters married churchy sorts. While I raised my angels to love rock ‘n’ roll – I have an indelible image of the first child shaking her booty between two giant speakers to Queen’s “We Will Rock You” – the loud stuff kinda goes to the wayside when it comes to church. Oh, there’s some Christian rock music out there, but it’s more like com-

paring a Hydrox to an Oreo – there are similarities, but, let’s face it, a Hydrox is no Oreo. (And, yes, I’m familiar with P.O.D. and others.) Anyway, Link wanted to hear some rock. So, I tuned in a station to hear Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child ‘O Mine.” It was toward the end of the song and the aural cacophony was reaching its epitome. Link began air-drumming madly. “Turn it up!” he yelled and the dial zipped one mark from max. One of my few rare talents is that I can kinda sing like Axl Rose. (That is yet another of my queer skills that has yet to pay off.) Link thought that was cool, too. This was my playing-catch-withdad, Field of Dreams moment.

The next song was not exactly a hard rocker, but it made for some fun listening. “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac is kinda wimpy early on. But midstream, the ON YOUR i n s t r u m e n t s fade then beMARK gin coming in Mark K. Campbell one at a time – first, that bumpy bass arrives then comes drums that get louder and louder. “Listen right here,” I bellowed. The drums equalled the bass in volume

then the searing, screeching guitar solo hit. It was happiness in the cab of a pickup as we bounded in our seats. Phil Collins was next. “In the Air Tonight” would’ve been perfect. I could’ve told him about the years in the outfield at The Ballpark in Arlington where thousands air-drummed to one famous part. But the song was “I Don’t Care Anymore” which worked out because most of the song is just Collins singing and drumming. “It’s pretty hard to drum and sing at the same time,” I shouted, then the DJ backed me up on that. Next, I explained to him that girls don’t really like loud music. The number of females that like rock is equal to the number of guys

that like fabric stores. Later, the Bride and Link’s little sister got in the truck. Their first words: “Turn that down.” Link and I glanced at each other: “Chicks – whatta ya gonna do?” It’s a great relief to have someone else to rock with. Oh, my daughters still dig all the tunes we used to bounce around to (but not at one mark from max on the sound). Like them, Link was getting the primal, almost guttural thrill and energy of rock music. That made an old man happy. And to think! There’s still Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, AC/DC, The Who... Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and knows Link will love Keith Moon.

A merry heart is good medicine

am at the age that I spend a want him to get his also so we're both lot of time thinking about my flea free. No point in only one of us.” That comment came from my favorlegacy. ite daughter, the mother of my grand Of all my contributions to the world, one of the accom- baby, one of those into whose hands plishments in which I take the I place the awesome responsibility of most pride is that I have passed my passing this great legacy of warpedness to the next generation. warped sense of humor on Sniff! to my children. Many who I’m often asked if I’m are subjected to our way having a good day. My anof looking at the world swer is that every day is a may question whether that good day. I take the good is a legacy or a curse. Of wherever I go. Are we havcourse, we are not coning fun yet? Absolutely! I cerned about that. We think bring my fun with me. we are funny even when no Proverbs 17:22 (King one else does. James Version) says, “A For example, I was drivmerry heart does good, ing down the road the like medicine, But a broother day and passed a pet grooming establishment. LIFE MATTERS ken spirit dries the bones.” The Message version says, They had a sign out front advertising a free service Gerry Lewis “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; they were offering when gloom and doom leave you boneanother service was purchased. The tired.” sign read, “Free Flea Treatment With Readers Digest, one of the oldest Every Groom.” It makes complete (since 1922) and most widely read sense in the proper context. But I got tickled. So tickled that I (4.5 million subscribers) magazines in had to turn around and go back and the country, has a joke section called, take a picture of the sign. Later that “Laughter, the best medicine.” It turns evening, I cropped the photo really out that the writer of Proverbs really close so all that could be sign was knew what he was talking about. Acthat wording (with no indication of cording to a Mayo Clinic study, laughwhat the business is). I posted it on ter improves your immune system, Facebook with the caption, “Brides relieves pain, increases personal satisfaction, improves mood, stimulates beware…” Hello, my name is Gerry and I am the heart and lungs, releases endorphins, and soothes tension. warped. “Hi, Gerry!” Our lives matter so much to God that That Facebook post has gotten quite a few likes and comments, but He made us with the ability to laugh my favorite comment read, “Do you and has given us plenty to laugh at. just have to show a photo, or does the Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of groom have to be there in person to get missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, your free treatment? Or is it for him? I which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drerrylewis.com. guess, if I'm already there for mine, I'd

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The namesake of Parker County, Isaac Parker, Part 3: The end of a fruitful life – and a son’s tragic death

ccording to the Portal to Texas History, Parker fought in the Civil War in the Texas Brigade. He would have been almost 70 years old, but Isaac Parker was always young for his years. Isaac Parker’s wife, Lucy, died on August 29, 1867. Three years later, at age 76, Parker married Virginia Hill Sims on September 1, 1870, in Limestone County. In 1872 Parker and his second wife moved west, to a farm eight miles from Weatherford. Isaac and Virginia had four children. The couple gave to their last child a name that brings to mind firsts: “Adam.”Adam Parker was born about 1879. In 1879 proud papa Isaac Parker was 86 years old. The 1880 census shows Isaac, then 87, and Virginia, 40, to have three children under the age of 10.

Georgia, and took the Texas fever early in life. He participated in all the trials and tribulations of the early colonists, and as might be expected, done his part toHISTORICAL ward securing freedom of HIGHLIGHTS the Texas.” Laurie Moseley Isaac Parker’s son Adam and Sam Houston’s son Temple had some similarities: Each son was the last child born to his father; each father was born in 1793; each father died before his son was five years old; both sons were lawyers; and perhaps Adam, like the flamboyant Temple,

had trouble avoiding violence. These two clips are from 1900 and 1908. On July 24, 1900, a special to The Register, Weatherford, Texas, with the headline, Adam Parker Receives Perforations from T. S. Carter read: “In a difficulty yesterday afternoon late, about four miles east of town in the Wampler school house neighborhood Adam Parker received several pistol shots from Mr. T. S. Carter, a prominent farmer of that neighborhood. Trouble had been existing between the two parties for some time. “Parker was passing by Carter’s house on horseback about the time the latter rode up, as he was returning home from this place. Some few words passed and the shooting followed. Parker was hit in several places about the arms and body, but not seriously hurt, as they were all flesh wounds.” Then on May 2, 1908, the headline read: “Adam Parker Fatally Shot

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On April 14, 1883 Isaac Parker (who by now you may be thinking was wellnigh immortal) died in the county that was named for him. He is buried in Turner Cemetery in Parker County, six miles southeast of Weatherford. The Parker Cemetery in Hurst is located on his old family homestead. Upon his death the newspaper headline read: “End of a Distinguished Career. Another Texas veteran has crossed the divide that separates the living reality from the dim and distant future. This time Isaac Parker has been singled out after a long life of usefulness and distinction. He was 90 years and 10 days old at the time of his death, and was consigned to Mother Earth last Sunday. Isaac Parker came to Texas in 1833 and would have been 50 years in the state had he lived until next October. “He was a native of Elbert County,

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– Well-Known Young Weatherford Lawyer Killed in Altercation with Tenn in Parker County. Information was received here by telephone this afternoon that Adam Parker, a wellknown young lawyer of this city, was shot and killed today in an altercation on Parker’s farm, about nine miles east of this city. “Justice of the Peace Squyres, County Attorney Wilson and Deputy Sheriff Sang Gilbert have gone to the scene of the trouble, and an inquest will be held. “The body of Parker will be brought to the city for Interment. The cause of the trouble is not known here at this time. Adam Parker was the only living son of Uncle Isaac Parker, the noted pioneer for whom Parker County was named.” 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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Abbott orders flags to half-staff to honor slain officer

ov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff in honor of slain Harris County Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth on Sept. 4. Abbott also asked that law enforcement officers turn on their patrol vehicles’ red and blue flashing lights for one minute at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, the start time for Deputy Goforth’s funeral. Goforth, 47, reportedly was targeted for wearing a uniform. He was gunned down on Aug. 28 while refueling his vehicle at a convenience store in the Houston suburb of Cypress. Surveillance video helped law enforcement trace, capture and arrest a suspect, Shannon J. Miles, 30. Investigators retrieved a .40 caliber handgun at the suspect’s residence. Ballistics testing matched the handgun to ammunition used in the

shooting. The suspect has been charged with capital murder. Two honored posthumously Gov. Abbott in an Aug. 26 ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the state or federal military forces by the State of Texas, to two Texans: U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle and Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess. Kyle’s medal was presented to his wife, Taya Kyle. Dyess’s medal was presented to his sister, Elizabeth Denman. Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL from 1999 to 2009, served four tours in Iraq and earned many prestigious medals for his service as an elite sniper. After returning to civilian life, Kyle wrote a best-selling book, American Sniper, recounting his service experiences. A fellow military veteran shot and killed Kyle and a friend, Chad Littlefield, at

a shooting range in Erath County on Feb. 2, 2013. Kyle, 38, was buried with honors and ceremonies in STATE the Texas S t a t e CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Cemetery in Austin Ed Sterling on Feb. 12, 2013. Dyess was a fighter pilot and later an infantry officer in the Pacific Theater of World War II. He was captured by Japanese forces in the Philippines in 1942 and survived the Bataan Death March. He and other prisoners escaped a penal colony on the island of Mindanao and aided by Filipino guerrillas boarded a U.S. submarine in mid-1943. He was returned to the states.

He resumed flying and in December 1943 died attempting an emergency landing in a P-38 Lockheed Lightning fighter plane in California. He was 27. Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene is named in his honor. DPS releases gang report A Texas law requires an annual report bringing together information from multiple law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to be submitted to the governor and the state Legislature assessing the threat posed by statewide criminal gangs. The Texas Department of Public Safety on Aug. 31 announced the release of its 2015 Texas Gang Threat Assessment, an overview of gang activity in this state. DPS Director Steven McCraw said the document, 57 pages in length and posted online at txdps.state.tx.us, “delivers valuable information about the gangs operating in our state and is a proven tool in law en-

forcement’s fight against these dangerous groups.” According to the report, current gang membership across the state may exceed 100,000 individuals. “These organizations were involved in and profited from the recent influx of illegal aliens crossing the border in the Rio Grande Valley in 2014. Gang members involved in human trafficking, including commercial sex trafficking and compelling prostitution of adults and minors, exploit their victims through force, fraud or coercion, including recruiting and grooming them with false promises of affection, employment, or a better life,” according to McCraw’s news release. Energy agency goes social Texas Railroad Commission on Sept. 1 announced its launch of social media accounts “to increase transparency and more effectively communicate with the public and stakeholders

about the activities and responsibilities” of the agency. Those social media accounts include Twitter (#TxRCC) and Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Blue Bell returns to Capitol Gov. Abbott on Aug. 31 announced the return of Blue Bell ice cream at the state Capitol, the day the popular, Brenhambased brand was made available in select markets after a multi-month shutdown. “On behalf of all Texans, I want to welcome Blue Bell back and wish them luck as they continue to ramp up production,” Abbott said. Blue Bell stopped operations in the spring, after four deaths in Kansas were attributed to listeria-contaminated ice cream. 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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Coach lauds team effort BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Springtown (12-10) won a volleyball slugfest at home against Sanger before tumbling to state-ranked Brock. On Sept. 4, the Lady Porcupines out-lasted the visitors 2522, 20-25, 25-21, 14-25, 15-13. Coach Leighann Strickland said, “We hustled, making effort on every ball. “We worked together more as a team than we have this season.” Hitter Ashton Weaver had a memorable match with a whopping 25 kills. She also blocked 2.5 balls.

Sydney Farris notched 37 assists, Karrah Cooper had 16 digs, and Jordan Babcock blocked 4.5 Sanger efforts – all team highs. Four days later, Springtown split opening games against Brock, winning game two 2522. But the Lady Eagles took the match 3-1. Weaver again was tops in kills with 12 and Farris’ 22 assists led the way, Gabby Terry and Babcock both blocked 1.5 balls. Mackensie Martin paced SHS with 13 digs.

Second contest ends in 2-way tie When the dust settled in week two of the football contest, three contestants missed three games and two had the same tie-breaker guess of 49. So Sandra Savage-Ott and Paul Rayfield split the combined first and second place

cash and each got $15. Third place – again because of the tie-breaker Notre Dame 38, Texas 3 (41) – and $5 went to Eddy Swanzy, a repeat winner from last week. Almost every contestant missed Graham losing.

The subvarsity volleyball teams faced non-district foes and the frosh won a tourney. The JV (5-2) beat Sanger 2517, 8-25, 25-22. Coach Hannah Adams praised the squad’s play, especially serving where Raynee Henderson and Lexi Burt both swatted 4 aces each. Two blocks won the match, the coach recalled. The 9th (10-1) mowed down foes. Sanger was swept behind the play of Michayla Goforth, Rachel Hellam, and Erica Smith, Coach Missy Castro said. At a Chisholm Trail tournament, the frosh won the silver bracket title with a 6-0 mark, sweeping Saginaw, Burleson Centennial, and Keller Timber Creek. “The girls played their hearts out,” Castro recalled. A late time out fended off Keller in game two and SHS served out the victory. “They wanted to win so bad it hurt,” the coach said. Back home, SHS clubbed Brock 25-19, 25-21. “We didn’t Lady Porcupine Ashton Weaver had a monster match against Sanger with 25 kills in let anything hit the floor,” Casthe 5-game thriller. Photo by Mark K Campbell tro said.

Racers begin season in Boyd Two freshman Lady Porcupines medal in first outing BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The first cross country meet of the year sent Coach Trent Davis and the Porcupine squads – which included several inexperienced runners – to Boyd for the Yellow Jacket Invitational Sept. 5. “The emphasis for the runners was to have some fun and simply run the best they could,” Davis said. That happened all right as a first-time racer, Juan Martinez, was the first male finisher. And two freshmen led the Lady Porcupines with both Meleah Pineda and Vanessa Murillo medaling. The coach said, “It was an opportunity for me and the runners to get some official times. Now we know where we stand, and we can begin working on dropping times by doing specific training.” On the steamy morning, runners took off from the front of Boyd High School then trekked into a mowed section of plains pasture before finishing inside In his first race, Juan Mar- Yellow Jacket Stadium. Davis said, “I was pleased tinez led all SHS boys. Photo by Mark K Campbell with how everyone ran and

competed. I think this year is going to be a fun one.” This Saturday, the racers will host a fundraiser on the high school track.

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Liberty Christian topples Springtown again Argyle private school proving hard to beat BY MARK K. CAMPBELL A nice crowd turned out for the first football home game of 2015 when Springtown (02) welcomed Argyle Liberty Christian. The Warriors got off to a steady start – building a 21-0 halftime lead – and went on to defeat the Porcupines for the fourth time in a row, 28-10. Despite the loss, SHS Coach Brian Hulett said he saw improvement in his squad. “We out-scored Liberty in the second half which is a good sign. Our kids kept fighting and we improved in some of the areas that were hurting us in the first half,” he said. Those first half miscues helped Liberty surge ahead. The Warriors scored two touchdowns in the final 3:36 of the first half to build a three-TD lead. Hulett said, “We had too many self-inflicted wounds that kept us from staying tied or even being ahead early in the game. “And when you play good teams, they expose you.” When Liberty scored again in the third quarter, SHS cut off the tap, blanking the visitors the rest of the way. Springtown got on the board with a 5-yard run by QB Kaleb Chesney; a 2-point conversion made the score 28-8. The Porcupines tacked on a fourth quarter safety to end the scoring. Offensively, SHS struggled with just 196 total yards and only 54 rushing yards on 33 totes. Chesney led ball carriers with 34 yards on 21 rushes, many coming on scrambles. The junior QB completed 16

Porcupine Jabril Cummings (3) breaks into the open thanks to blockers Brandon Santos (18), Hunter Robinson (66), and Wriley Russell (17). Springtown headed to Wichita Falls to play Hirschi Sept. 10, the first of two Thursday night games. Photo courtesy Tyler Plato Photography passes with primary target Mateo Herrera grabbing 6 balls for 27 yards. Jonathan Chavez led receivers with 56 yards on 2 catches. Brandon Santos, Austin Bauman, Wriley Russell, and Jabril Cummings also caught aerials. As the season progresses, Coach Hulett said the primary goal is “getting ourselves better.” Working on areas that date back to the beginning of fall practices is crucial, he noted. “We need to learn to win the little things – some of which are winning pre-snap, eliminating negative plays on offense, and executing Day 1 install base plays on both sides of the ball,” Hulett said. Expect to see the kind of bat-

tling Porcupines that played against Liberty in Wichita Falls versus Hirschi and the rest of Aug. 28 – at Decatur 29-40 the season. “The good news is Sept. 4 – Liberty Chr. 10-28 we kept fighting and getting Sept. 10 – ^ at WF Hirschi better,” he noted. After the Hirschi contest, an Sept. 25 – ~Vernon open week arrives. Oct. 2 – at Brownwood Homecoming follows on Oct. 9 – *Kennedale Sept. 25 against Vernon. Oct. 15 – ^* at FW Dia. Hill The final non-district game Oct. 23 – *Alvarado of 2015 on Oct. 2 sends SpringOct. 30 – *Lake Worth town to Brownwood; the Lions upset state-ranked Graham last Nov. 6 – at Castleberry week. ~Homecoming District play begins Oct. 9 *Thursday game when ranked Kennedale comes *District 5-4A to Porcupine Stadium. The second Thursday game is in Fort Worth against Diamond Liberty Christian 28 Hill-Jarvis, giving Springtown Springtown 10 an extra day to get ready for Al- The Springtown defense limited Liberty Christian to Liberty 7 14 7 0 .......... 28 varado (Oct. 23), a biggie. just 7 second half points. Photo by Mark K Campbell S’town 0 0 8 2 .......... 10

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Scoring summary L – Dylan Hernandez 6 pass from Nick Starkel (Grant Hudgeon kick) L – Cole Croce 44 pass from Starkel (Hudgeon kick) L – Caleb Bridges 1 run (Hudgeon kick) L – Jon Copeland 28 pass from Starkel (Hudgeon kick) S – Kaleb Chesney (run good) S – Safety Team statistics First downs Rushing yards Passing yards Caught-att.-int Punts, avg Fumbles-lost Penalties, yds

L 23 30-121 216 17-27-0 2-29 1-1 4-20

S 16 33-54 142 15-25-0 6-30 2-1 3-15

Individual statistics Rushing – Springtown: Kaleb Chensey, 21-34; Jonathan Chavez, 5-25; Quinton Alen, 4-4; Pryce Morgan, 1-(-2); Fisher Drewry, 2-(-3). Liberty: Ryan Vollenhals, 10-53; Caleb Bridges, 9-29; Nick Starkel, 7-21; Dakota Sanchez, 1-9; Jon Copeland, 1-2. Passing – Springtown: Chesney, 1627-0-142. Liberty: Starkel, 17-27-0-216. Receiving – Springtown: Chavez, On field action, Springtown versus Argyle Liberty Christian: (clockwise from left) Austin Bau- 2-56; Mateo Herrera, 6-27; Brandon man snags a pass despite a Warrior’s defensive effort; Porcupine Dylan Waddle (26) drags down Santos, 3-26; Austin Bauman, 2-16; Jabril a Liberty ball carrier as Austin Chenault (32) and Mateo Herrera (25) hurry over to assist; Porcu- Cummings, 1-15; Wriley Russell, 2-10. Liberty: Copeland, 6-70; Coleman Fish, pines – including Tre Steen (10) and Tyler White (44) make sure a Warrior does not score. Photos by Mark K. Campbell 5-63; Cole Croce, 2-50; Vollenhals, 3-27; Dylan Hernandez, 1-6.

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Run don’t walk away from A Walk in the Woods The concept: Two well respected actors reaching one more time for previous heights from decades earlier. Those types of movies pop up occasionally and another one has, A Walk in the Woods. And, as too often happens, the movie isn’t that great. About the film For a while there, no actor was hotter than Robert Redford. After acting in a slew of TV shows in the 1960’s – his lone appearance on the original Twilight Zone “Nothing in the Dark” is one of the great ones – he gained some fame opposite Jane Fonda in Barefoot in the Park in 1967. Then came a long stretch of still beloved movies: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Jeremiah Johnson (1972, originally an R but tamed down to a PG; it’s fantastic); The Sting (1973, his only acting Oscar nomination; he won as director of Ordinary People [1980]); All the President’s Men (1976); The Natural (1984, the best sports movie of all time); Out of Africa (1985); and his last great movie, The Horse Whisperer (1998, Movie Man No. 234, 8, Best of Year). Since then, however, Redford can’t buy a hit – not even something moderately successful. Pictures like The Clearing (2004), An Unfinished Life (2005), and Lions for Lambs (2007) went almost completely unseen; if you can name the plot of any, you must be a fan. He won critical kudos for his almost dialogue-free role in All Is Lost (2013) and was good in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, MM #1082, 7). But that uptick is gone with A Walk in the Woods. Nick Nolte also was once a pretty boy who made some fun movies. Popular in the same stretch as Redford, Nolte’s launching pad into the public consciousness was TV’s immensely popular mini-series, Rich Man, Poor Man in 1976. That was followed on the

big screen the next year by The Deep – a movie mostly remembered for Jacqueline Bisset’s “swimsuit” that rivaled Farrah Fawcett’s in her classic poster. Several other Nolte movBear-ly watchable ies hit, including North Dallas Starring: Robert Redford, Nick Forty (1979), 48HRS (1982, the movie that made Eddie MurNolte, Emma Thompson phy a superstar), Down and Directed by: Ken Kwapis Out in Beverly Hills (1986) and Rated R for: language The Thin Red Line (1998, MM #269, 8). email: movieman@azlenews.net ... on a scale of 1-10 But then, like Redford, the well dried up. So the reteaming of superior actors from the past for a late-in-life hurrah sounded like a great idea – especially since this was a project that Redford had been longing to low: They run into a chatty fe- trail that are lovely. make for decades. But A Walk male hiker that drives them craRedford, as the bookish in the Woods is a dud. zy; it snows; two bears threaten Bryson, lets folks know some them at night; and they fall off interesting bits about ecology About the film (spoilers) the trail and land precariously – which is probably what atA successful man with a won- on a high ledge. tracted Redford, a renowned derful family Bill Bryson (RedStill, they wander and chat, outdoorsman, to the source ford), a former world traveler, trading friendly barbs and dis- tome to begin with. is restless. He decides to walk cussing life. Eventually, the the Appalachian Trail but loving massive length of the journey – Best scene wife Catherine (Emma Thomp- over 1,200 miles – wears them It doesn’t come until the very son) insists that he take friend. down. They quit after a couple But all Redford’s pals decline of months. – except for one, old traveling What works buddy Katz (Nolte), two former A few times, director Ken pals who haven’t seen each oth- Kwapis (best known as a TV dier for decades. Nolte shows up rector) frames his craggy stars in pathetic shape, but the duo perfectly as they spout some head out. It’s slow going early well-earned homilies about life. on. But they press forward. Kwapis also shows some Numerous adventures fol- sweeping vistas of pieces of the

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end. Redford is back home. On his desk is mail. As he flips through it, he finds several postcards Nolte has sent along their journey. It’s a nice recap of the movie.

Sadly, A Walk in the Woods is an R for scattered f-bombs. With a little better writing – and an earlier cutaway in one semiraunchy scene in a car – this would’ve been a mild PG-13.

What doesn’t work It’s almost impossible to understand the gravelly voiced Nolte. He looks so bad hiking that he barely moves early in the hike but ends up going on for two months? Hard to buy. Many of Redford’s lines are supposed to be wry, off-thecuff bon mots but almost every one falls horribly flat. Seeing Thompson so wasted in such a minor role is a major insult. She’s usually fantastic and here she does very little. Kwapis’ TV history shows; the movie it terribly episodic and very clunky. Worst of all, the film is not funny. The old audience never even chuckled.

Summing up A Walk in the Woods is a misfire, a letdown. It’s not nearly as funny as it should be and the actors can’t revive the limp script. It’s the kind of movie that’s immediately forgettable. Next up The Visit.

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Here’s 25 of the Farmer’s Almanac sometimes wacky facts BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Every year, we here at the paper get a copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The publication calls itself “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor” – something we should all strive for. While some might scoff at any efforts to predict the weather a year in advance or taking a chance on making bold suggestions when the best time to fish is, the publication has no qualms giving it a shot. And don’t be so quick to chuckle at the hillbilly-esque Almanac’s accuracy: Using a combination of the study of sunspots and modern technology as a basis, they hit last year’s weird wet winter all over America at 96.3 percent – the entire nation. The only region the prognostication missed concerning precipitation was us; Region 11 consists of most of Texas and

Oklahoma, and we had way more snow than they guessed. Still, even without that impressive 96.3 percent, the usual accuracy is 80 percent. So, the Almanac is pretty groovy – and there’s way more in it than weather. Here are 25 facts to wow your friends with, culled from the annual tome. 1. Don’t worry so much about bees disappearing when

it comes to pollination. Experts are working on “robot” bees to handle that chore in the future. 2. Somebody somewhere – the Almanac isn’t always super specific – is working on building houses that float in floods. 3. In Asia, bullets were once made of garnets, thinking shot enemies would bleed more. 4. The spring of 2016 is expected to be warmer than usual. 5. The next full solar eclipse

viewing in North America isn’t until Aug. 21, 2017. 6. A gargantuan “supermoon” arrives Nov. 14, 2016 – the moon will just be 217,000 miles away, its closest point to Earth since Jan. 26, 1948. If you miss the 2016 lunar event, the next supermoon isn’t until Nov. 25, 2034. 7. Easter is March 27 next year. 8. On Nov. 27, 1963, Wilt

Chamberlain scored 18 baskets in a row. 9. France officially recognized America’s independence Dec. 17, 1777. 10. Daylight Savings Time is March 13, 2016. 11. The best days for fishing next May are 6-21 – between new and full moons. 12. It doesn’t matter what the temperature of water is when washing your hands. It’s

the length of time thoroughly scrubbing with soap that is vital. Sing “Happy Birthday” twice – about 20 seconds. 13. It’s safe to store butter at room temperature; leave out an amount you will use in one or two days. 14. Your refrigerator should be a constant 40 degrees. 15. In linear measurements, PLEASE SEE FARMER’S, PAGE 2B.

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more than 150 good friends at a time. 18. A cord of dense, dried hardwood weighs around two tons (4,000 pounds). 19. The oldest breed of American horse is the Morgan; all descended from a single horse owned by a Vermont

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wills. And these 25 nuggets are just the tip of the Almanac iceberg. There’s much more in the book and online at www.almanac.com. In fact, if you have exceptional eyesight, you can really amaze your friends – and prob-

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45 Years of Quality ISO 9001:2001 Compliant Phone 817-444-2533 Check us out on our web site B.J. Clark www.clarksmachine.com bjc@clarksmachine.com

Azle Vision Source

Specializing in Family Eyecare Therapeutic Optometrist

Dr. Michael D. Conte

817-444-1717

489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499

CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center

Thank you for your support! Celebrating over 25 years in business

AZLE

817444-HELP (4357)

Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 400 Boyd Court

www.azlechiropractic.com

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noticed!

817-270-3340

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NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551

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The Ranch Cowboy Country CHURCH 14600 FM 730 North, Azle (Briar) 817-909-5627

REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 202 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-677-5963 Souls Harbor 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 817-726-2065 Western harvest Fellowship CEnter 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 Shepherd’s heart church 14435 FM 730 N • Azle 940-577-1954 Western star cowboy

THE CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST church of LATTER-DAY SAINTS 790 CR 3696 • Paradise TX 817-688-6887 1010 Timberoaks, Azle

HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH

817-270-3340

EAGLE MOUNTAIN AUTO PRO

“Everyone otta know an Auto Pro”

Lic. #4346 & #6537

Auto, Diesel, RV, Equipment

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

“Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”

Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug

“Serving Springtown Since 1977” NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE 817-523-7227 Metro 817-220-7927 www.SpringtownDrug.com

601 B NW Pkwy • Azle

NEW LIGHTED WAY 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle 817-444-1577

Commercial & Residential

Experienced & Competitive Prices Azle, TX ASE Certified www.djhuffmaninc.com Repair & Installation Landscaping Sod/Hydromulching

Drains Rock & Stonework Landscape Lighting

Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

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817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

Compliments of a’s arc&iAutomotive GTire Shop Rural Gas Supply “Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”

11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

Se habla espanol Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-3

• New & Used Tires • State Inspections • Roadside Assistance • U-Haul Rentals

Joe Rider

PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

CPMT

CONVENANT ORTHODOX

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP

KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

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302 Palo Pinto Weatherford 817-594-3888 Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield

Full Service Funeral Home Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford 817-444-3211 • www.whitesfuneral.com

1088 E. Hwy 199 Springtown 817-220-5959

“Not Just a Tire Store” Complete Automotive, Light Truck & Diesel “We are making drivers smile”

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

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

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

001 Air Conditioning/Heating 019 Cement Work AIR WORKS BY SCOTT. A/C & Heating Service and installation, residential & mobile homes, Honest and Fair. TACLB017017E. 817-7248680 Boyd, TX.

008 Autos, Trucks 1999 GMC Pickup, extended cab, 2016 inspection and tags. $5,000 cash. 817-908-2211.

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

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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

Drive-on Wheelchair Van, wheelchair included, 5K miles, $34,000; ALSO FOR SALE: Electric wheelchair. Folding ramp included, $850. 817-270-0107. Call after 7PM.

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

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

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

2003 Ford F150 XLT, FX4, V-8, 5.4 auto, double cab, step rails, $4,000/OBO. 817-253-4002. 2005 Ford Taurus, 100K, $4,000/ OBO. 817-523-4509. If no answer, leave message. All calls returned. RARE 1987 Fiesta XL RAM 250 ¾ ton Dodge conversion RV camper van, 360 engine. Has LP stove & refrigerator. Bathroom with shower and tub. Good running condition. Great for camping, deer lease, tailgating. $5,000/OBO. 817-2215974.

Bishop’s Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

014 Campers & Trailers

USA A BETTER ELECTRICAL SOLUTION, INC. Commercial, Residential, Industrial NO JOB TOO SMALL Emergency Service Service & Repairs Licensed & Insured TECL 20822 817-849-1534

026 Excavating

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

25’ Fleetwood Prowler, 2007, power tongue hitch, one slide-out, sleeps 5-6, heavy duty hitch and sway bars included, excellent condition. $9,500 or best reasonable offer. Call 817991-7312 (no texts).

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

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

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

817-919-3696

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069 • Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

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

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-991-9430

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Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461. RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

Sell It In The Classifieds!

Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

817-237-2852

Bulldozing Tree Surgeon Lot Clearing Trimming & Removal 32 years experience Free Estimates

817-428-8781

Hal Freeman - Owner

034 Garage Sales Crafter’s Sale September 3rd-4th, 8th-11th, 9A-2P, Azle Senior Center, 601 SE Parkway, BJ Clark Annex, Room 4. Raw craft supplies, How-To books. Big Inside Estate Sale September 10th, 11th, & 12th, 9A-5P, 805 N. Avenue E., Springtown. Giant Yard Sale Too much to list. 31+ tables full of stuff. ThursdaySaturday, 8A-? Little Leaf Court W.

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

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

• Boxed display ads also available

Freeman Construction

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

16 ft. trailer. Double back door & single side door. 7,000 lb capacity, spare tire. Like new. $4,800. 682-309-5525 or 432935-1432.

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

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Dump Truck Hauling

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

RATES

Excavating

021 Child Care

Extremely nice 2001 Toyota Avalon, fully loaded, new timing belt and water pump. May need tune-up. $2,850. 817-932-9006.

Springtown Epigraph THE

034 Garage Sales

Nobody does it better!

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HUGE, HUGE SALE Friday-Sunday, 290 Thomas Len Road, Azle. Lots of Shade! Furniture, housewares, baby stuff, knick knacks. Too much to list. Last one the the year! Rain Date: Sept. 24th-27th. Springtown Methodist Church Huge Yard Sale - Furniture, decor, collectibles and more. Saturday, September 19th, 7A-4P. MOVING YARD SALE September 11th-12th, 149 N. Bronco Court, Springtown (off Agnes North). EVERYTHING MUST GO: furniture, household, clothes, jewelry, stereo equipment and much more.

Firefighter Tractor

BIG SALE. LOTS OF EVERYTING! Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sept. 10th, 11th, 12th, 133 Lowrey Circle, Springtown. Beniﬁtting Team Janna Pullig & Her Breast Friends Saturday, September 12th, 8A-3P, 709 Kerry Lane, Azle.

035 Garden/Mowing Service MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert. FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357. K&T GREEN WORKS. Hydromulch, Landscaping, Irrigation Installation & Repairs, Drainage/French Drains and Dirt Work. Free Estimates. Contact us at 817-994-8233. License #0008871. RICH topsoil, pickup or deliveries, 4000 Agnes Circle, Springtown. 817901-8181. GUY’S LAWN MOWING. 817-6293244. Mowing, Trimming, Weeding, Misc.

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Hauling, Cleanup, Tear Down, also Tree Trimming. Free Estimates. Call 817-304-6401. MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences, New/Old Construction Debris Free Estimates 817-996-7887 Scrap Metal Removal. Trash and brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units, etc. 817-374-2571.

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Hay

TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306 Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality Hay 4x5 Round Bales $60 each, Will deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936 FRESH, DRY 4X5 Coastal round bales $55 each. $5 discount for orders 5 and over. 817-909-4052.

Tree Service

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

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

Chad's Tree Service

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

RNA Lawn Services

Summer has Arrived! I would love to be your personal yard expert.

817-304-3677

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

817-845-6965

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

Hauling

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

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

Friday & Saturday, 8A-? 209 Glenhaven, Azle. Huge Yard Sale Saturday, 9A-5P, 7122 Bonanza Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76135 (off Tenderfoot Trail). Halloween, Christmas, Dragon & Wizard, Angel, Western, Oriental & Nutcracker and more collections, Tommy Chong items, peacepipes, jewelry, DVDs, videos, CDs, books, tarot cards, furniture, kitchen cabinets, bar ware, clothes, leather jackets, wood doll houses, speakers, Moonstone dishes, appliances. Way too much to list!

Garden/Mowing Service

20 YEAR EXPERT

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Hay

Fresh Coastal Hay Horse Quality Herbicide & Fertilized 4x5 Round Bales $65 ea. Discount for 20 or more and Free Delivery 817-221-3320 Coastal round bales, horse quality, fertilized, no weeds, $55. 817-4752313.

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

817-237-5592

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 FAMILY OWNED• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED FALL DISCOUNT 10% OFF Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE: azlenews.net springtown-epigraph.net

OVER THE PHONE: 817-270-3340 817-220-7217

or EMAIL:

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H&S HAY Premium Horse Quality Coastal

• Irrigated • Fertilized • 30 day cuts Available Now

1600 sq. bales $7.50 each 150 Rnd bales $55 each

817-851-9700 www.azlenews.net www.springtown-epigraph.net

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COMMUNITY

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Help Wanted

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. 817-237-7184. NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends. Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided. Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown.

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Help Wanted

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE is seeking HOUSEKEEPERS in our ENVIRONMENTAL department. Applications are accepted online at www.texashealth.org/careers and SEARCH JOBS using the Azle location. Positions are Full-time, Part-time and PRN (As needed - Day and Night Shifts). Questions? Call 817-444-8688

Tele-Sales Rep, early AM hours, 7A-1:30P, M-F. Call between 8A-12P, ask for Ms. Wright. 817-221-9222. Now hiring experienced Cooks for catering, part-time or full-time. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at Vance Godbey’s Catering, 8601 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth 76135. 817-237-2218.

Parts Warehouse Parts pulling and receiving. Requires lifting up to 70 lbs. Automotive experience preferred.

MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17-hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24-hour weekend shifts. Paid training, starting pay is minimum wage. Good potential for full-time employment. Call Sandra or Carole at 817-2702747, Monday-Friday, 9A-3P.

No Positions Available at this Time

Karl Klement Properties, Inc.

Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418.

Appliance/Small Motor Repair Valid TXDL required. Must be dependable with ability to multi-task. Jodi Dusek, H/R Director 940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

WANTED: CARPENTER’S HELPER. Based in Springtown, working all over metroplex. Transportation and hand tools required. 817-691-6617. Please leave name, number, brief message.

GARDENER TO HIRE. Gardner with experience for private home with greenhouses. Happy, adjusted. Laid back person who can work with other people a major plus. Spanish/ English, random drug testing. Call Alonso 817-729-9094.

Poolville ISD accepting immediate applications for school bus drivers. Contact Patsy Pennington or Alice Flowers 817-594-4452.

Solicito un jardinero con experiencia 817-729-9094.

Are you a SUPER INCOME TAX PREPARER looking for a short commute and family friendly office? Then this is the place for you! We are a local CPA firm needing a solid income tax preparer to hit the ground running in this established, tenured team. Will be responsible for individual income tax preparation and assistance with business tax preparation. Ultra Tax experience is a big plus! Experience in accounting/bookkeeping is preferred. Email resume along with a cover letter including required salary range ASAP to vicki@ crabtreeandassociates.com. We are looking to interview NOW and get someone in place very soon! Body Technician needed, minimum 10 years experience. Must have tools. 817-265-5474 Iron Workers/Welders needed for Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Subcontractor for a variety of installation projects including framing, handrails, stairs, and ornamental metal. Minimum three (3) years of experience required and candidate must pass (a) weld certification test (if classified as a welder), (b) drug test, and (c) background check (d) and have own tools prior to beginning work on site. Most jobs in the Metroplex area and some nights and weekends required. Job is full-time, but hours are flexible depending on the workload. This job is for the field (construction site) only. Please send an email to smcdonald@gstmanufacturing. com and provide your name, phone number and brief description of your previous work experience. The City of Springtown is now accepting job applications for a parttime Certified Code Enforcement Officer, between $13-$13.50 an hour, 20 hours per week. High School Diploma or GED and Texas driver’s license required. Prefer applicant to be TCLEOSE certified. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 102 E. Second Street, Springtown, Texas. E.O.E. Open until filled. 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. Carpet Cleaning Technicians needed. Call 817-437-3183. Please leave message. Drivers Wanted! Local Work! Home Daily, Stability, Benefits, CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com. 817676-8487; 817-589-1455 or 888215-4285. Drivers, Class-A: We’re Growing! 100% Employer PAID Group Health Insurance! Hazmat-Tank End a Plus$$! www.getmehomedispatcher. com. Call Tony 855-582-4456.

Advertising Works!

Secretary/Office Manager. English/ Spanish. Lake Worth area 817-7299094. Grounds Manager, private home. Call 817-729-9094. Office Help, secretarial skills, Lake Worth area 817-729-9094. Gardener with experience for private home, Spanish/English, random drug testing. 817-729-9094. Solicito Secretaria 817-729-9094. Class A/B CDL Truck Driver needed for Boyd Company, Local Deliveries with flatbed truck. Minimum 1 year flatbed experience within the last 2 years. Send resume to HR@ summitmetalscorp.com or apply in person at Summit Metals. Diesel Truck Mechanic needed. Pay based on experience. MUST have own tools. Call 817-846-6730.

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Home Improvement

Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201 BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-821-6377. Interior/exterior painting, tape, bed, texture and faux finishing. 38 years experience. www. bobbymcwilliams.com. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Fence; PRESSURE WASHING; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-944-7658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD.

New Hope Cemetery Association

TEXAS CROSSWORD

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by Charley & Guy Orbison

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1 TXism: “___ on the hoof” (hog) 2 “Santa ___ National Wildlife Refuge” 3 this city & county were named after 1st TXn to die in the TX Revolution 4 TX Johnny Nash sang “I Can ___ ______ ___” 8 disorderly crowds 9 protest events 10 a 5th quarter for the Cowboys or Texans (abbr.) 11 this Pilgrim started chicken business in Pittsburgh, TX

54 TX 38 Catherine Crier’s 1st 41 TV network 55 TXism: “brave 46 __ _ rodeo clown”

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12 Spurs’ sport 13 TXism: “__ __ says giddyup, you’d better go” 14 eight TX colleges are in this athletic assoc. (abbr.) 15 this Joan was in “One Trick Pony” with TX Rip Torn 16 painting “____ Lisa” 17 revitalized 18 failed Ford (1958-60) 20 mother of TX Ginger Rogers 22 TXism: “dot the i’s and cross the __” 23 Mineral Wells h.s. mascot

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24 TX Taylor who was a star flanker for the KC Chiefs 25 noodles made at TX-based “Macaroni Grill” 26 fire ant, e.g. 28 TXism: “so many you couldn’t ____ ‘em with a stick”

Home Improvement

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

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

31 TX Charley Pride’s “Where Do _ ___ Her Memory” 34 former Cowboy LB Darrin (init.) 35 “good ol’ ___” 37 dollar bills 40 eye part 43 TX Waylon left high school but got this 44 TX Capps wrote the novel “The Brothers of _______” 50 Ciudad _____ is across from Del Rio 51 farm machine co. abbr.

053 Musical Instruments Fender Squier Standard Guitar with stand, $100. 940-748-2617.

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T H A S AM D E S

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

Is accepting bids for a Groundskeeper for 2016 as needed 5-8 times a year. For information see our

Miscellaneous

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Commercial • Residential

Facebook page: New Hope Cemetery Association

Send bids to: NewHopeCem@gmail.com or mail to Attn: Mark Coleman, PO Box 1786, Springtown, TX 76082

Full-Time Cook & Cook’s Helper New Salary Schedule

Azle Manor

45 TXism: “mad as _ ___-eyed cow” 46 “__ Edward’s University” in Austin 47 TXism: “___ _ beak” (drink) 48 fleur-de-___ flag once flew over TX 49 trivial facts 52 TXism: “lives in the lap of luxury” 53 poker debt abbr.

Devin’s Handyman Service

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

Frac sand drivers needed. Sign on bonus. Two years driving experience. Regional hauling. Health insurance and paid vacations. 817996-9786 or 817-996-9917.

ACROSS

1 former TX WWE wrestler, Charlie 5 this Hathaway was a voice in “Rio” with TX Jamie Foxx 6 “____ up my mind” 7 “Dr Pepper Snapple” company distributes this cola 8 this Renfro was CB for the Cowboys 9 horse name 15 in Grayson Co. on hwy. 75 16 TXism: “suits __ __ _ ____-thee-well” 19 3rd son of David, king of Israel 21 the horse _____ away (spooked) 22 region surrounding the Equator 27 TX or NV town 28 short jean skirts 29 Kiowa warrior who led raids in TX 30 this quartz is found in Llano County 32 boot width 33 TXism: “______ __ _ country mile” 36 TXism: “he’s full of ____ and vinegar” (active) 37 Baylor mascot 38 cowboy hat brand 39 West TX sight: wind _______ 41 TX Buck Owens’ “___ Naturally” 42 “I Can’t Believe It’s ______!” was founded in Dallas

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For consideration of all positions apply to:

WANTED: Experienced Kitchen Staff, Full-time, Long Term. Apply in person at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant in Azle.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

EOE

721 Dunaway Lane · 817-444-2536

Mr. Sweeps

NOW HIRING

Chimney Cleaning Service

Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years experience Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

040 Home Improvement

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

HANDYMAN WE CATER TO YOU

“TEXAS STYLE” Tile • Fencing • PainTing carPenTry • BaThrooms kiTchens • moBile home rePair WE DO IT ALL NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 817-550-7776

Keep your home safe. Call Parker/Wise County’s oldest chimney sweeping company, Mr. Sweeps.

817-692-5624

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS Since 1978

049 Masonry/Stonework

Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

concrete

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House Cleaning

Cook’s Cleaning is currently accepting new clients in Azle and Springtown area. Locally owned since 2004. Call Jamie Cook 817489-8171.

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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Motorcycles

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

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

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567.

Backgrounds Checked

ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

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

• Additions •Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels •Ceramic Tile •Foundation Repair •Painting •Pressure Washing •Roofing •Fencing & Decks Call for Free Quote • 817-964-2562

Place a Classified Ad 817-270-3340 or 817-220-7217

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Looking to Buy

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Pool Service

Pool service at an affordable price from friendly people you can count on!! GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817-230-3838. THE POOL WRANGLER POOL SERVICE. Serving Springtown/Azle. Call Mike at 817-771-7257. Free advice anytime!

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

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

LANDERS Drains Cleaned

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

LOOKING TO PURCHASE 6974 Camaros & Novas and 56-57 Chevys. (All Conditions). 817-9443450.

MIDVALLEY HORSESHOEING

Plumbing Repairs

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

You’ll love the care you get!

• 26 yrs exp • Vet References • Prompt • Reliable Service

PLUMBING CO.

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

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

817-690-0924 • Hot, Cold, Corrective

060 Professional Services

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience. Call or text Beth 817-361-2182 for more information.

Pets/Livestock

Many Happy Local Customers

ask for Doug

Special: $150

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

2006 Harley Davidson Sportster, clean, 12,000 miles. $3,500. 817247-3850.

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Movers

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

Water Heaters Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

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

Roofing

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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.

DESIGN

ERECTION

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

Robert Burge

Office

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

Free Estimates

817-688-6940

L ROCK

Metal Buildings

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

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

In business since 2008

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

FREEMAN ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC. Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction 36 Years in Azle

817-237-2852

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106

classified ad deadline: mondays by 5pm

Ash Creek Storage 817-444-3292

STORAGE UNITS West Side 5x10 $25/month

Special!

Storage

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

Sand/Gravel

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

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

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

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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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.

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For more info or photos, call Wendy Grammer 817-805-4292.

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

SHADY CREEK APARTMENTS

12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

RV Spaces by Day, Week or Month

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

ons E truc R& tion Metal Building Specialist • Weld Ups/ Bolt Ups • Pipe Fencing • Concrete • Horse Barns • All Types Fencing • Metal Roofs

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

We now have Pull-Throughs!

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

SHELL

Rent Furnished

Tiny Houses and RV rental. Azel RV Park 817-677-2160.

1 wooded acre for Sale. 3 miles north of Azle. $35,000. 817-6929773.

2 BR 1 BA house, total electric, no pets, $600/mo. $350 deposit. Miller’s Village 817-444-3119.

32.84 acres of land, Gilliland Road, Springtown. 2 ponds, big trees, $6,800 per acre OBO. 817-3124759.

SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $650/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-657-9591.

081 Business/Commercial Professional Office Space For Lease: 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Suite 103, 1,100 sq. ft., individual offices; Suite 104, 800 sq. ft. 817-220-2150.

Great building for lease in industrial area in Azle. Building is 2,400 sq. ft. (1,200 office/1,200 shop), has bathrooms, A/C and heat and plenty of parking. Great building for any business. $1,300/mo. $1,300 deposit. For information call 817360-3627.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066. Units starting at $450/mo.; trailer spot for $250/mo., background fee required. 817-221-3112. PELICAN BAY: 1612 SHEILA DRIVE, 3-1.5, $725/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. Professionally remodeled 2-1 between Springtown and Weatherford on FM 51. $580/mo. $300 deposit. 682-551-0424. 3-2 in Springtown; 1-1 in Poolville. No Pets. 918-843-2575.

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Rent Unfurnished

RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD. $750/$600 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, new flooring, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039.

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

817-444-2430 AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms

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

14x70 MH, fully furnished, 2-2, big living room and kitchen. 817-6901376.

.596 acre PRIME AZLE MAIN STREET LOCATION with 1,216 sf house, grandfathered. Can be residence with business. For more info call 817-249-7446.

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

Wonderful 3-2-2 home on almost half acre lot. W/D hookups, huge covered patio, large fenced backyard, SISD. $1,395/mo. 1 month security deposit, 1-year Lease. Available Now!

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

FOR SALE: 0.15 acre lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118.

40x40 Shop for Rent. 817-313-7821.

Convenient Location

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Lots/Acreage

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

www.owenscorning.com

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

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Rent Unfurnished

793 Robin Court, Springtown

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

Storage

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

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

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

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Metal Building Erectors

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

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Mobile Home/RV Lots

Springtown RV Park

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Commercial & Residential

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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Classifieds

Fax 817-237-0904

We’ll be here Ray’s Roofs after the storm. & Repairs Need a new roof? Look here.

FABRICATION

art METAL Coz BUILDING SYSTEMS

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Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Welding

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

Insurance Claim Specialists  

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

Rent Unfurnished

Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

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

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

LaJunta 3-2-2, 1425 Michael Lane, Weatherford. $800 rent/ $600 deposit. 817-360-3039. Country Living. Nice 4-2, 2 acres, peaceful and quiet, $1,095/mo. $1,000 deposit, 1-year lease. 940577-0254. House For Rent: $1,000/mo. $500 deposit, 3-2 of Stewart Street in Azle. 817-696-3403. Studio Garage Apartment for Rent. Separate from house, utilities paid, non smoking, no pets. 817-4441906. 3-2 carport. Brick house on 2/3 acre, lots of trees, CH/A, vaulted ceiling with skylight, fenced yard with shed, new paint. Between Springtown/ Azle. $850/mo. $700 deposit. 817938-6977.

AZLE OAKS

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

(817) 444-2362

www.stewartbend.com; sales@stewartbend.com

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

817-246-4646

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

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

800-735-2989

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

085 Mobile Homes for Sale

Need a new Landscaper? Find one in the Community Classifieds! 16 words for only $8. Azle News 817-270-3340 Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217

We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC. SEVERAL HOMES ON ACREAGE AVAILABLE with Owner Financing. There is No Credit Check or Qualifying. Immediate Move In. 817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lot for rent 1708 Gale Drive, $155 Mo., $50 Dep. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

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REAL ESTATE

Wednesday, September 09, 2015

COMMUNITY

Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

817-220-7217 or 817-270-3340

Want To Sell

Your Boat, Auto, RV Or Other Vehicle?

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817-270-3340

817-220-7217

321 W. Main St. Azle

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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

It pays to do your shopping

Open To Private Party and Dealer Vehicle Ads Autos RV's, Tractors, Campers, etc.

Azle News

Beth Dickens Deborah Cottongame 817-929-3185 817-999-9026 Frank Henderson Michele Holmes Cally Winstead 817-229-3287 817-723-9580 817-688-9856 Bobby Dauenhauer Jeral Tipton Adam Jacobs 817-832-3469 817-771-5944 325-277-9498 Teresa Bobbitt Dana Burton Dana Forehand 817-308-6911 936-662-4237 817-542-5793 Amy Soucheck 817-680-6015 Lee Roesicke Kassie Chadwell Allanah Parker Hawkins 817-675-3702 817-253-8952 817-901-6785 Jimmy Dickens 817-929-3481

109 East First St. Springtown

CLASSIFIEDS

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Appliance Repair Services

Call Sam to reserve your spot.

Trash/Waste Service

Remodeling/Repairs

ATEX TRASH $

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27 per month WEEKLY PICKUP Proudly Serving The Community We Live In

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Consumer-rated RUUD Equipment.

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

• Exterior & Interior Remodeling • Patio Covers • Drywall Repair

817-946-6787 • 817-444-4198 Exterminators

817-915-2470

Tom Samples Pest Control

Family owned and operated. Over 50 years of service.

YOUR COMPLETE PEST CONTROL SERVICE