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Businessman dies in shooting incident Former Chamber President Bettis known for supporting Azle by carla noah stutsman An Azle man was shot and killed Sunday evening, Dec. 21 during an altercation between two men. Former Azle Area Chamber of Commerce President Brad Bettis was shot several times. Azle police were dispatched to a disturbance at 620 South Stewart Street at 5:54 p.m. According to Interim Police Chief Darrell West, the initial 911 call reported a verbal altercation between Benny Aulvry Rogers and Bettis. That disturbance escalated, West

said, to a point where Rogers produced a handgun and shot Bettis multiple times. Bettis, 40 and an Azle native, was pronounced dead at the scene. Due to multiple gunshot wounds, his death has been ruled a homicide by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Rogers, 47, the owner of the property where the incident occurred, surrendered to Azle police voluntarily, according to West, and was taken into custody without incident. He was escorted to the Azle Po-

lice Department for questioning at the time of the incident and has been fully cooperative with law enforcement officials, West said. “There have been no formal charges filed at this time,” West said. “Bettis and Rogers may have known each other and the argument that took place was domestic in nature.” The investigation is still ongoing and will be presented to the Parker County Grand Jury upon its completion, West added. In addition to Azle PD detectives and officers, Tarrant Regional Water District

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Patrols out in force this New Year’s If you’re planning to celebrate the New Year with a little bubbly – or any other alcoholic beverage – make sure you have a plan to get home safely. The Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists that law enforcement will be out in force on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in an effort to reduce crashes and discourage drunk driving. And that means around here, too. TxDOT’s annual Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign began Dec. 1 and runs through New Year’s Day to promote the importance of planning for a sober ride. The campaign coincides with an increase in law enforcement patrols aimed at reducing the number of impaired driving crashes in Texas during the holiday season. Numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the state will also implement no-refusal initiatives. Drivers arrested for DWI can face jail time and up to $17,000 in court costs and legal fees. The legal limit for intoxication in Texas is .08 blood or breath alcohol concentration.

Lake Patrol officers, Azle Fire Marshal Kenny Wilson, and the Texas Rangers assisted in the investigation at the scene. Bettis grew up in Azle and graduated from AHS in 1993. After college, he oversaw operations at First Independent Insurance, an affiliate of First Bank and later, Pinnacle Bank, from 2000 to 2010. Bettis was active in the community as well as in the rodeo community. He is the father of two young children. See obituary elsewhere in this publication.

LaJunta volunteer firefighter Matthew Thomas tends to the driver who lost control of a pickup Monday, Dec. 29, on Flat Rock Road near Dwayne Drive. The man was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries. An investigation is underway to determine why and how he lost control of the vehicle, which traveled across the roadway to the opposite bar ditch, struck a culvert, a telephone pole, and a metal fence before it came to a stop. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

The year in review, Part 1: by mark k. campbell The earthquakes that rattled the Azle area in late 2013 hung around in 2014 – and brought with it a swarm of activists. Fires, criminals, retiring leadership, and HGTV were just a few of the happenings in the first half of 2014. January The main topic around town as the New Year arrived was earthquakes. On Jan. 2, the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) sent representatives to address local quake concerns. A panel comprised of Austinites and local governmental representation heard plenty from the raucous crowd – despite being told there would be no “Q & A.” On Jan. 13, Azle High School was the site of a near media-frenzy as Metroplex news outlets descended upon the auditorium to hear activists whip some residents into a frenzy. Complete with a guy wearing a gas mask and holding a sign that said “Ban Activists poured into Azle to encourage local resiFracking Now!!!,” local concerned dents to head to Austin to protest the earthquake folks heard groups urging people to swarm in early 2014. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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2014 was earthshaking – literally – for Azle

sign up for a bus ride to Austin to get attention for the quakes. Sure enough, people – including an Elvis impersonator and some preteens – later spoke with RRC representatives in Austin about their tremor concerns. Eventually, the earthquakes stopped. On Jan. 23, a man with a gun “hearing voices” on West Columbia Drive kept Azle police at bay. With help from the Parker County Special Operations Group, Shaylor Alan Lambert was eventually forcefully removed from the house and taken into custody. The Bank of Azle foiled a forgery when teller Marlisa Godsey discovered suspicious activity – from Florida – on a customer’s account.

tors around town. On Feb. 14, wrestler Jesse Grubbs became Azle High School’s first-ever two-time state champion when she repeated her 2013 gold medal effort in Garland. After Joe Floyd Coffee was arrested for causing a disturbance at a convenience store, he began confessing to several other crimes – including an aggravated robbery on Valentine’s Day, a car theft and even an arson. Pelican Bay police solved eight burglaries in the ‘Bay and Reno, arresting five individuals. After accepting de-annexation petitions in January, the Reno City Council rejected them all in February. The Red Solo Cup Barbecue Bash raised around $50,000 for the Azle Education Foundation.

February The University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment put Azle in the same district with two Wichita Falls schools, three from Saginaw, Brewer, and Denton, resuming the arch rivalry with Boswell, the Take the Lake football game. SMU officials came to Azle and installed a series of seismic activity moni-

March With no one filing against incumbents, both Azle and Lakeside cancelled scheduled May elections. That saved Azle $10,000 and Lakeside $4,000. The Azle Drumline competed in Houston March 8 and won the regional competition, edging Houston Cy-Fair by one-half point. PLEASE SEE 2014, PAGE 3A.

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Azle Police Blotter in the 700 block of Boyd Road and charged with criminal trespass. He was transported to the Parker County jail where he remained as of Dec. 29 in lieu of $500 bond. Police arrested four individuals for warrants issued by various law enforcement agencies. They also issued one citation for theft less than $50 and one for public intoxication.

Officers with the Azle Police Department arrested the following individuals during the week of Dec. 14-20: • Gary Dyess, Jr, 27, of Azle, was arrested Dec. 15 in the 900 block of Boyd Road and charged with driving while intoxicated. He posted $4,000 bond and was released from the Azle jail. • A 37-year-old Azle man was arrested Dec. 20

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Parker County Arrests The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail between Dec. 16- 26. • Springtown police arrested a 30-year-old Springtown woman Dec. 16 for warrants for failure to appear in court, driving with an expired license, expired registration, and no insurance. • A 24-year-old Poolville man was arrested Dec. 16 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a motion to revoke probation or parole for a prior charge of injury to a child, the elderly, or disabled. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 51-yearold Springtown woman Dec. 17 for warrants for possession of a controlled substance – penalty group 1, less than one ounce and possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. • An 18-year-old Azle man was arrested Dec. 17 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a Hill County warrant for criminal mischief. • Ronnie Michael Cerna, 52, of Azle, was arrested Dec. 17 by Texas Department of Public

Safety (DPS) troopers on a Rusk County warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child, a firstdegree felony. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 39-year-old Azle man Dec. 18 on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury. • A 27-year-old Azle man was arrested Dec. 17 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a motion to revoke parole or probation for previous charges of theft of property $50-$500 and theft of property $500-$1,500. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 47-year-old Springtown man Dec. 18 for Tarrant County warrants for engaging in organized criminal activity, evading or attempting to evade arrest, transporting motor fuel without shipping documents, false or no cargo manifest. • Shawn Patrick Hurst II, 19, of Springtown, was arrested Dec. 19 by Springtown police and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a seconddegree felony and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, a state jail felony. He was also arrested Dec. 23 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with evading ar-

rest or detention with a vehicle, a state jail felony. • A 46-year-old Springtown man was arrested Dec. 19 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a commitment order for a previous charge of possession of marijuana, 2-4 ounces. • Clint Dean Garrett, 32, of Azle, was arrested Dec. 19 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for four counts of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony. • Weatherford police arrested a 19-year-old Poolville man Dec. 19 for warrants for failure to appear in court, no seat belt, and speeding 44 in a 30 mile per hour zone. • A 21-year-old Springtown man was arrested Dec. 20 by Weatherford police and cited with public intoxication. • Shane Allen Shuler, 27, of Poolville was arrested Dec. 20 by Weatherford police and charged with evading arrest or detention with previous convictions, a state jail felony. • Weatherford police arrested a 30-year-old Azle woman Dec. 21 and charged her with driving with an invalid license with previous convictions.

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• Misty Michele Moore, 35, of Poolville, was arrested Dec. 21 by Weatherford police and charged with driving while intoxicated. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Edward Holland, 45, of Springtown Dec. 22 for Tarrant County warrants for two counts of burglary of a habitation, a second-degree felony. • A 51-year-old Azle woman was arrested Dec. 22 for warrants for failure to appear in court and possession of a controlled sub-

stance – penalty group 1, less than one gram. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 52-year-old Azle woman Dec. 23 on Dallas County warrants for possession of a controlled substance 1-4 grams and possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. • Mark William Madewell, 51, of Springtown, was arrested Dec. 23 by Texas DPS troopers and charged with driving while intoxicated. • Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old

Azle man Dec. 24 for insufficient bond for a prior charge of possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. • A 26-year-old Springtown man was arrested Dec. 24 by Springtown police for warrants for failure to appear in court, driving with an invalid license, and expired inspection. • Aaron Michael Pruitt, 31, of Springtown, was arrested Dec. 26 by Springtown police and charged with driving while intoxicated, third or more offense, a third-degree felony.

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 15-8314-01 The City of Azle is soliciting the submittal of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from companies interested in functioning as a service provider in the maintenance and future upgrades of its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for its water/wastewater treatment facilities as listed on the RFQ packet. Interested firms must submit a SEALED RESPONSE PACKAGE OF ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND THREE (3) COPIES OF COMPLETED RESPONSES AND MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CITY OF AZLE, OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, ATTN: NORMA ZENK 613 S.E. PARKWAY, AZLE, TEXAS 76020 ON OR BEFORE 11:00 A.M. JANUARY 21, 2015. The RFQ packet is available on the city’s website www.cityofazle.org or may be obtained by contacting the city secretary’s office at (817) 444-7101 or email: nzenk@ci.azle.tx.us. All inquiries concerning the RFQ process should be directed in writing to the Water Plant Superintendent Ron Burton, 613 S.E. Parkway, Azle, Texas 76020 or rburton@ci.azle.tx.us. Plant tours will be available by appointment only until 12:00 p.m. January 16, 2015. Contact Ron Burton at rburton@ci.azle.tx.us for appointment.

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2014 in review n 2014, FROM PAGE ONE.

Over 3,000 people – four of them protesters – attended the Carson & Barnes Circus that was sponsored by the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce over Spring Break. An AHS student, Timothy Julio Dovel, was killed in a vehicle accident in Nebraska over Spring Break. Azle PD arrested thieves in the 300 block of Shady Lane, denting a burglary ring. April The Azle ISD was notified that its waiver concerning bad weather days from winter was honored. The district had to make up only two of eight cancelled days of the 2013-14 school year. Silver Creek Elementary P.E. Teacher Trey Shearer won a national cooking competition during the NCAA Final Four in Arlington. The school received a physical fitness grant. Shearer’s custom pizza was deemed tastiest. The AHS drumline won state in College Station. Robert Rubin Garza III waged a one-man war against the Azle PD. Garza, a one-time employee of the Springtown ISD, damaged a PD Tahoe and two officers were injured subduing him at APD headquarters. Much of the town – including APD, the Azle Fire Department, Tarrant Regional Water District Police, and Texas Parks and Wildlife officials – hunted for hours for a missing 84-year-old woman. She was eventually found safe in some

bushes. Over 15,000 Easter eggs were scattered over Central Park and hundreds of excited youngsters collected them. An Azle couple was arrested for leaving their 12-year-old son in a car while they were inside a Reno bar. May Mayor Alan Brundrett spoke to the House Energy Resources Subcommittee on Seismic Activity in Austin. Senior pole vaulter Lady Hornet Sarah Hall won a silver medal at the state track meet. Eric Vinson resigned as the fire chief of Emergency Services District 1. T.J. Savage was the AHS valedictorian and Holly Clements the salutatorian. At the end of the month, 341 seniors graduated in Fort Worth’s Tarrant County Convention Center. Azle Police Chief Randy Reed retired abruptly. Darrell West was named the interim chief. A pair of fires at Azle Oaks Apartments displaced 19 residents.

were announced: Cross Timbers Elementary – Trey Shaw Eagle Heights Elementary – Susan Zieglar Liberty Elementary – Brandi Snyder Silver Creek Elementary – Wendy Cooper Walnut Creek Elementary – Holly Slininger Azle Junior High – Barbara Richardson Forte Junior High – Nicole Murray Azle High – Shayna Reasoner Two men were injured in an experimental plane crash in Lakeside. The Music in the Park program resumed in Central Park with a Rolling Stones cover band, The Stoneleighs. An earthquake forum held at AHS and led by KERA/ StateImpact Texas did not attract near the crowds of early winter gatherings despite the presence of State Representative Phil King and SMU assistant professor Heather DeShon.

Drumming was all around Azle as the AHS drumline won multiple events and even played at Central Park for visitors. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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June The Lady Hornet softball team, ranked No. 8 in the state, saw its impressive postseason run end in losses to Aledo in the Elite Eight. HGTV came to Azle and set up shop to film Texas Flip-NMove. The show will be broadcast in January. AISD Director of Operations Skip McCambridge resigned to take a similar position in Lake Worth. He was replaced in-house by Todd Smith. The Teachers of the Year

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Bradley Clayton Bettis, 40, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Azle. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Ash Creek Baptist Church. Interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. The family received friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a fund established for Bradley and Addy Kate Bettis at The National Bank of Texas in Azle. Bradley Clayton Bettis was born Nov. 4, 1974, in Fort

Worth. He graduated from Azle High School in 1993 and Weatherford College in 1997. He was an insurance agent for First Independent Insurance Agency in Azle for 12 years. He served as a judge for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and the North Texas High School Rodeo Association for many years. He was a member and past president of the Azle Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Azle Masonic Lodge #601, A.F. & A.M., and a member of Ash Creek Baptist Church. Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.R. and Betty Bettis and Mike Ward; stepfather, Jimmy Lynn; uncle, Jimmy Cain; and cousin, Wyatt Kittrell. Survivors include his children, Bradley and Addy Kate Bettis; mother, Sandy Lynn; father, Tom Bettis and wife, Joni; grandmother, Opal Ward; stepbrothers, Jay Bettis, Jeremy Littlejohn and wife, Faith; his nephews, Cross and Case; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The Azle News, Dec. 31, 2014 Edition

Mary M. Docktor, 82, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in White’s Azle Chapel, Azle. Interment at Annis Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time. Mary was born Dec. 19, 1932 in Lampasas to the late Jesse Leon and Ida Elizabeth

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Covalt Richey. She loved her children and grandchildren; they were her life. Mary also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music and bowling. She lived in Houston until she married Bobby Gene Docktor, Sr. on Aug. 26, 1949. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Docktor, Sr.; two sisters; a brother; and grandson, Robert Keil. Survivors include children, Earlene Keil and husband, Gary, Sharon Thomas and husband, Alan, Rosemary Teague and husband, Don; Bobby Docktor, Jr. and wife, Jennifer and Michelle Docktor; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members.

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The Azle News, Lawrence E. Alexander, Dec. 31, 2014 Edition 61, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday in Roger Douthit Alexander’s Midway Chapel, Certified Expert

Springtown. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial immediately following the service at Jay Bird Cemetery. Lawrence was born in Waxahachie, Sept. 28, 1953 to J.T. Alexander and Betty Compton Robinson. They both preceded him in death. Survivors include wife, Darla Alexander; children, Jason Alexander, Michael Alexander and wife, Jennifer, Joni Stubblefield and husband, James and Coty Alexander and wife, Casie; sisters, Debbie Alexander and Loretta Caso; grandchildren, Tyler, Jake, Emily and one on the way.

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300 South Stewart St. Early Worship ...........................8:15 am Sunday School ..........................9:30 am Contemporary Worship-TMP ..10:45 am Traditional Worship ...............10:45 am Evening Worship .......................6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Refuge..........6:00 pm Wednesday Evening ..................6:15 pm Pastor: Dr. G. Wesley Shotwell 817-444-3219 www.ashcreekbc.org

American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Azle Memorial Library, located at 333 W. Main Street, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: azlelibrary. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Community Waste Disposal (CWD) will not run its residential garbage route on Jan. 1. Commercial service will be performed either the day before or after New Year’s Day. CWD will pick up Christmas trees curbside on the second collection day of the week. In order for trees to be recyclable, they must be free of all decorations and bags. Also, through Jan. 9, a roll-off container will be located at the “old” Azle Public Library, 609 Southeast Parkway (next door to City Hall), so residents may dispose of their trees during that time. For more information, contact CWD at 817-795-9300, or call Azle Customer Service at 817-444-2541.

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Leia Reese Goldstein Leia Reese Goldstein, an infant, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in White’s Azle Chapel. Leia was born Oct. 22, 2014 to James Allen and Taniva Kay Goldstein in Fort Worth. Although she was only here for a little while, she will remain in our hearts forever. Survivors include parents,

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

AZLE FIRST ASSEMBLY of GOD

1020 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-4903 Sunday School .......................9:30 am Morning Worship .................10:30 am Sunday Evening Serv. ............6:00 am Wednesday Evening ...............7:00 pm Pastor: Tim Stevens

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Church St., Azle • 817-444-3323 Morn. Worship ........ 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School .......................9:45 am Youth (UMYF) .........5:00 p.m. Sunday & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Pastor: Dr. Scott Youngblood

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 E. • Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) Sunday School ...................... 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service .....10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 pm Wednesday ...........................7:00 pm

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 800 Highcrest Dr. - Azle - 817-444-3063 Sunday Mass.........................8:30 am Wednesday Mass .................. 6:30 pm

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP

7200 Robertson Rd. • Ft. Worth www.LFwired.org Sr. Pastor Frank W. Briggs 817-237-2758 Classic Service ..........................8:30 am Contemporary Service 9:45 & 11:15 am Lighthouse Christian Academy: Preschool, Private Kindergarten

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

1313 S.E. Pkwy, Azle 817-237-4822 Missouri Synod Worship Service ...... 8:15 &11:00 am Sunday School .......................9:45 am “Christians growing in Jesus, sharing His love with all”

ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

2920 Azle Ave. • 817-624-2184 Daily Mass - Mon., Wed.,Fri........8 am Reconciliation .... Sat. 3:30 or by appt. Weekend Masses .......... Sat. 4:00 pm SUNDAY ......... 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 am & 1:30 pm (Spanish)

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

Pastor: JoAnne Swehosky 4795 E. Hwy 199 - Reno 817-221-HOPE Sunday School .......................9:00 am Traditional Service ...............10:00 am

EAGLE MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7955 Reed Road, Azle Directions: FM 730 N., 5 miles to Reed Rd. - turn & go 1/2 mile - church on right Pastor, Nancy Nold Ch. 817-444-0226 Morning Worship .................11:00 am Sunday School .....................10:00 am “Open hearts, open minds, open doors”

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

AZLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ) 117 Church St. • 817-444-3527 Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh Youth Minister, Will Ryan Sunday School .....................10:00 am Morning Worship .................11:00 am

ST. ANNE’S CHURCH (Episcopal/Anglican) 6055 Azle Ave., Lake Worth 817-237-1888 www.saint-annes.org Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Roger Grist Early Worship w/Communion... 8:00 am Sunday School (Adults-Jr.H.). ....9:15 am (Nursery Available) Choral Worship w/Communion.....10:30 am “Narnia” Children’s Church...........10:30 am

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SPORTS

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These are the biggest sports stories in 2014 by mark k. campbell Another year passes and leaves another year of memorable sports activity around Azle. Some feats that just missed the cut were several athletes signing Division I scholarships; the AHS volleyball team reaching the postseason; the cross country teams both competing at regional in Lubbock – with the boys posting the fastest time in AHS history – and the fast start by the 2014-15 Lady Hornet hoops squad that was state-ranked for a while. But here are the top 10 sports stories from 2014: 10. Hornets compete in 7-on-7 football tournament. It was scorching hot July 1112 at College Station where gridiron athletes in shorts and sleeveless shirts squared off. Azle had qualified right off the bat and reached the state tourney ready to go. AHS beat Houston Lamar and Port Neches-Groves in pool play to advance to the championship bracket. There, Katy ended the Hornets’s action-packed outing. The success in College Station was a precursor to a stunning fall football season on the horizon. 9. Azle wrestlers shine. After sending 15 athletes to the regional tournament, nine more moved on to the ultimate UIL event – state. Two Azle wrestlers were regional champs, Jesse Grubbs and Lauren Gilbert.

team had not reached the postseason since 2005. But in 2014, that streak ended. Under Coach Mitzi Marquart, AHS reached the postseason with 21 victories. The bi-district foe was Boswell and the Lady Hornets beat the Lady Pioneers 45-41 at Northwest High School. Bos drew to within two points with 10 seconds left, but the winners of District 6-4A were sent home by Azle. The memorable season ended in the Area round against a 27win Fort Worth Trimble Tech squad. With much of that AHS team now seasoned, this year’s group of Lady Hornets bolted out to a solid start. 6. Soccer squads reach playoffs with boys, district champs, winning first playoff match ever. The Hornets won district then made history by winning bi-district against Boswell. At a chilly Saginaw Chisholm Trail pitch, Azle beat Bos 2-1, scoring in the first extra period. Dylan Tritton had booted a goal in earlier and his ground pass to Josa Gomez and his score in the extra period put Azle up. Then the Hornets protected that advantage for 19 more minutes for the first-ever playoff victory. The best season ever for the boys ended with a 2-0 loss to Wichita Falls at Mineral Wells.

The huge Garland crowd at the state wrestling tournament saw Lady Hornet Jesse Grubbs become the first-ever multiple gold medal winner for AHS at a state event. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Coach Gary Rushing’s Crusaders went 12-0 and claimed Azle Christian’s third football championship in five years – and ACS was in those other two title tilts.

AHS finished district with a sterling 13-1 mark, winning the championship. Azle posted 27 wins before the postseason began. Then came a successful playoff run. The Lady Hornets smashed Boswell 13-0 and 9-2 in bidistrict. Next came 10-1 and 8-2 wins over Joshua in the Area round. That pitted Azle against former Coach Vera Ortega’s Brewer Lady Bears. AHS won the best-of-three 2 to 1 to reach the Sweet Sixteen. A trip west was next, to Abilene where Canyon awaited. Azle got yet another sweep and upped its win total to 35. That set up a monster clash against Aledo ranked No. 6 with Azle No. 8. There, at the Chisholm Trail diamond, the Lady Cats ended the memorable Lady Hornet season. Two athletes were All-State: pitcher Makenzi Harris and shortstop Bailee Carter. Every Lady Hornet starter will return for the 2015 season. 2. Wrestler Jesse Grubbs repeats as state champion. Grubbs had won a gold medal at the state wrestling meet as a junior. Now, back at the state meet

– in Garland – she was in position to do something no Azle High School athlete had ever done...win two gold medals at state. Grubbs was simply the best athlete at the event; she was voted the coveted MOW: Most Outstanding Wrestler. And she earned that honor by dominating her foes. She beat rivals from San Antonio Brooks Academy then Huntsville. On Valentine’s Day, she beat an Amarillo foe 3-0 to claim her slot at the top of the bracket. There awaited a familiar opponent, Clarc Walker of Frisco Heritage. The veteran Grubbs won 5-1 and had done something historic. To win the top medal, Grubbs defeated the second, third, and fourth place finishers in her 185-pound class – a tough chore. 1. Azle’s best football team ever advances deep into the playoffs. The “football Bible” Dave Campbell’s Texas Football did not think Azle would even advance out of 5-5A. And when district play opened with a loss at Boswell, it looked like that might be true. But the opposite occurred. Azle began ripping off victories, winning six straight 5-5A

games and the district championship. That first title in 20 years came in overtime at Wichita Falls Rider 28-21 in the season finale. The Hornets had finished the regular season 9-1 and were within striking distance of the most wins ever by an Azle squad. In bi-district, that record of 10 was tied with a 73-24 romping of Fort Worth Dunbar at Chisholm Trail High School. Then the 2014 team claimed the record, thumping the Burleson Elks 45-20 at Birdville’s stadium. A 28-point third quarter smoked the Elks. Now this year’s team had reached rarefied playoff air done only once before, in 1996. Azle ventured to distant Odessa to face another team having a super season, Canutillo, near El Paso. The game was close and played before a bevy of Hornet fans. The Eagles edged the Hornets 17-10 as an Azle rally died with an unsuccessful onside kick late. Still, the 2014 Hornets won more games than any other team and tied the mark for the deepest playoff penetration by an AHS football team. That makes them the No. 1 story of 2014.

The 2014 Lady Hornet softball team reached the Elite Eight; only two other Azle squads had ever advanced that far. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Unfortunately, Gilbert would get injured in a vehicle accident and not be able to participate at state. But Grubbs would...big time. Three other AHS athletes medaled – Ruby Ariosa and Bernadette Duhan finished fourth while Colten Clearwater took fifth. With just three Lady Hornets wrestling, Azle tied for fifth in the girls team results out of 68 schools. Had Gilbert been uninjured, certainly greater heights awaited. 8. UIL realignment brings Boswell back. While speculation was rampant – as usual – about how the University Interscholastic League would redraw districts (there were rumors of Abilene and even San Angelo), the biennial redistribution of schools didn’t change much for Azle. Now 5A, the new 5-5A kept familiar foes like the two Wichita Falls schools – Rider and Old High – and even Denton High. (Guyer moved on.) Three nearby Saginaw schools joined the district. Including Boswell which reignited the annual super rivalry game, Take the Lake. 7. Lady Hornet hoops reach the postseason. The Azle girls basketball

The girls, whose coach Trent Davis would resign in the spring, stood 6-0-1 at one point in 124A play – including a win over Aledo in the first match played on the new Hornet Field turf. In the postseason, the Lady Hornets drew powerful Denton Guyer and lost 4-0. 5. Azle Christian School wins state in basketball and football. In hoops, the Crusaders, led by former AHS coach Robert Hale, won game No. 17 – which was for the state championship. With just six players, ACS rallied to win 39-37 over a Granbury Cornerstone team that had given Azle Christian two of its three losses. Freshman Jeremiah Carlson hit two free throws to draw the Crusaders even, then, with 12 seconds left, Joey Rosamond’s bucket teased around the rim before falling in and securing the state title. The six-man Crusader football team was simply a juggernaut. Again the foe was Granbury Cornerstone, but this time the gridiron athletes scored far more points than the hardwood teams. ACS won state with a stunning 114 points while Granbury scored 64 at state.

Josh Crawford was the game MVP; he rushed for 419 yards and scored eight touchdowns. In 12 games, ACS mercyruled foes 10 times. 4. Azle pole vaulter Sarah Hall wins silver at state. Lady Hornet Hall headed to Austin with a real shot at a substantial medal. And she got one, the silver. All through the spring, the senior mowed down rivals. After competing at the Texas Relays – on the same UT-Austin track where she would win her silver medal – Hall won district at Little Elm then the regional event at Abilene’s McMurry University. In Austin, Hall cleared 12 feet, 9 inches on her final attempt to keep the battle for the gold going. After sailing over 13-0, neither she nor Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill’s Emily Gunderson could clear 13-3. By virtue of fewer misses, Gunderson won the gold. Hall just missed one shot at 13-3. 3. Softball team reaches Elite Eight. The Lady Hornet softball squad put together a season to remember in 2014. Azle won often early and Azle’s football team won 11 games, something no other Hornet gridiron squad had soon was state-ranked. ever done before. Photo courtesy Richard Spraggens

OPINION

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

6A Go Cowboys! (It seems to mean so much to so many) www.azlenews.net

am living proof that you can overcome an addiction. I’m Mark and I was once a die-hard Cowboys fan. Hi, Mark! I spent 33 years cheering and hair-pulling as the antics of a group of similarly dressed men all adorned with stars on their helmets dictated my Sundays (and sometimes Mondays). I constantly bought Dallas Cowboys stuff: toboggans (ski caps to you Yankees); team posters at McDonald’s: cheap Hutch helmets; socks; t-shirts; jerseys (I loved Calvin Hill); bumper stickers; drinking glasses – you name it, I bought it. On game day, my entire family crowded around the TV, whooping and hollering. I was joyous when the Pokes won and depressed when they lost. I hated the teams that always man-

aged to beat Dallas back in my childhood: the Cleveland Browns, the St. Louis Cardinals, and, especially, the Washington Redskins. All I thought about was the Cowboys. I even considered moving my wedding date because on Aug. 9, 1975, Dallas played an exhibition game. Truly, I was addicted to the Dallas Cowboys. Then came Feb. 25, 1989. Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys and the first thing the guy from Arkansas – Arkansas! – did was fire Coach Tom Landry. The greatest football coach that ever lived, the one who gave my family such joy for decades, was given no chance for any sort of public farewell. It was just: “Don’t go away mad, just go away.” Well, at age 32, I was mad and I

went away all right, from my greatest passion, from my family-bonding experience – forever. The most devoted Dallas fan that ever lived turned off the TV and ON YOUR never looked MARK back. Oh, at first, Mark K. Campbell there were hordes of us making that proclamation. “I’ll never root for the Cowboys again!” And what fun it was to see Dallas lose so many games in those early Jones years.

But then came the wild Super Bowl successes of the early- and mid-1990’s and suddenly there were far fewer of us anti-Cowboys, Long Live Tom Landry! faction. The bandwagon got loaded down as time (and winning) healed a lot of wounds. But not mine. Oh, eventually I quit hating the Cowboys; my angry passion melted away, too. I reached my current position on the team: I just don’t care. If I’m jogging on a Sunday afternoon, I’ll listen to the game. I’ll flip over to the Cowboys for my postchurch nap or plop down and watch it when visiting friends. Because I’m a big radio listener to The Ticket, I am as up-to-date as ever on Cowboy activities. My life just isn’t dominated by such information.

My late dad never quit rooting for his beloved Dallas squad. He always said he cheered for the uniform, not the players or behind the scenes folks. I just could/can not do that. Yet, I hope the Cowboys beat the Lions in this week’s playoff game. I remember what it was like to be enthralled and jacked up with anticipation for big games. If Dallas wins, lots of folks around here will be happy. That’s a good thing. Maybe the Pokes will even win the Super Bowl. (Even though I think the Cowboys party ends in Green Bay Jan. 11.) Just don’t expect to see any sort of celebratory sticker on my pickup – unless it’s of Landry’s classic fedora. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and, for some reason, his Rangers’ fervor has waned, too.

Reflect, respond, and reload

o, here we are at the end son’s father-in-law this year. We just of another year! Wow! went through our first holiday season I just got used to writ- without them and we will continue ing “2014” and it’s time to make the necessary adjustments to start another one. So, as significant moments remind us of what are you doing this them. There were also requests that “tween” week? You know, came to me this year that I the week between Christjust couldn’t fit in, but they mas and the New Year? are still on the back burner. Whether you have a few I need to determine if they more days off this week or move into the 2015 agenda you are back at work, there and pray for God’s continis still something about this ued guidance to respond week that brings unique opcorrectly to each new opportunities. May I suggest portunity. three? I’m going to share 3. Reload. I heard a few them with or without your days ago three interestpermission, but I would ing facts. First, 25 percent love to have your blessing. of people abandon their 1. Reflect. Take a few New Year’s resolutions afmoments and think back LIFE MATTERS ter one week. Second, 60 through the past year. percent of people abandon What stands out for you? Gerry Lewis them within six months. For me, certainly number Third, the average person one is the birth of my granddaughter. makes the same New Year’s resolution A close second is celebrating 30 years 10 separate times without success. of marriage to my Mrs. Sweetie. I also I’ve been there, back in the days when achieved some significant goals this I was still making those, but I stopped year: the release of a new CD and a with them years ago. For the past few new book, receiving accreditation as a years, I have been focusing on a perLife Coach through the International sonal growth plan involving specific Coaching Federation (culmination of a and significant goals with measurable four-year process), launching of a new steps. I also share that growth plan platform for my blog and resources, with an accountability team and report and launching a significant process to to them a couple of times a year. My invest in equipping pastors. God has growth plan includes spiritual goals, guided and provided in amazing ways. physical goals, social/emotional goals, 2. Respond. What is still in process mental/learning goals, and creativity/ for you? Our family lost our sweet influence goals. I’m reloading and getThingy (my step-mother) and our ting ready to “fire” into 2015.

So, I’ll ask again. What are you doing with this “tween” week? What do reflect, respond, and reload look like for you? Our lives matter so much to God that He does not intend for us simply to endure or survive. Your life is significant. You have purpose. If you are still breathing, God is not done with you. Happy New Year! Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com.

Letter to the Editor Lions Club says thanks for Angel Tree help

gifts for 1050 angels this season! All angels received clothing and toys. In addition to providing thousands of purchased gifts, many donors provided funds to help ensure all angels were adopted.

The Azle Lions Club extends a HUGE thank you to the Azle community for helping provide Christmas

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Newspaper competitors Hearst and Pulitzer both produced yellow journalism

eaders may recall a column a couple of weeks ago about how various phrases and expressions originated. The term “yellow journalism” for sensationalized and exaggerated news was attributed mainly to William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal. I recently found a short article about Hearst that former Texas Christian University professor Dr. Ben Proctor wrote. It was taken from his book, William Randolph Hearst: The Early Years 1863-1910. I saw Dr. Proctor and his wife Phoebe over nearly a 40-year period at annual conventions of the Texas State Historical Association and the Western History Association. Dr. Proctor passed away a couple of years ago. Proctor called Hearst a “towering figure” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote that Hearst believed he was responsible for the Spanish American War. Hearst called it “the Journal's war” in his newspapers and helped shape public opinion

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to urge President William McKinley to intervene in the conflict between Spain and Cuba to help the latter overthrow the strict control of Spain. Born April 29, 1863 in San Francisco, Hearst was the only son of George Hearst. The poorly educated father had great luck in the Western mines, starting with lead in Missouri. Later he invested in the four most productive mines of the era – the Comstock Lode in Nevada, the Ontario silver mine in Utah, the Homestake in South Dakota and the Anaconda in Butte, Montana. Gold, silver and copper made him wealthy. His only son William benefitted. He could have had any job he wanted in his father's empire, managing a ranch, a mine, but he chose to own his father's struggling newspaper, The San Francisco Examiner. At age 23 in 1887 he took over. Even before moving to New York to challenge a newspaper genius, Joseph Pulitzer, on his own turf, the young Hearst began urging his reporters to make the news exciting. He wanted

certain key words on the front page like “tragic, victim, crimes, slain.” In 1895 Hearst moved to New York City after purchasing a failing newspaper, the New York Morning Journal. PAGES FROM Let's look at WESTERN the career of Pulitzer whom HISTORY Hearst would Born J’Nell L. Pate challenge. April 10, 1847 of Jewish parents near Budapest, Hungary, Pulitzer came to the U.S. in 1864 at age 17. He immediately was recruited to serve in the Union Army. After the war he held numerous jobs until he got into journalism in St. Louis. He later purchased two newspapers and merged them into the St. Louis Post-

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Dispatch. In 1883 he bought a failing newspaper, the New York World. To get more readers and advertisements, he stressed what Hearst also did, scandal, human interest, sensationalism. In New York Hearst hired some of Pulitzer's top people away from him, including Richard F. Outcault, a newspaper artist. Outcault created a comic strip called Hogan's Alley in the 1890s while working for Pulitzer. In it was a background character, a kid. By 1896 Outcaualt worked for Hearst. Eventually the kid with the yellow blob of color appeared in both newspapers with both editors giving the public a full dose of the new-style journalism. The comic strip wasn't really funny but a satire of the lifestyles of the newlyrich railroad and mining barons. The comic strip and the Yellow Kid became so famous that pictures of him were seen on all sorts of products: chewing gum, cigarettes, sheet music, match books, dolls, alcohol, etc. Historians say he was the “first fictional character to have his own extensive

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merchandising list.” The bubble lasted about three years and then had run its course. The last Yellow Kid comic strip ran in January 1898 before the Spanish-American War even started. The hysteria of the lead-up to the war came weeks later, but what survived was the term “yellow journalism” from all the sensational stories that led to the war. Hearst eventually owned an empire consisting of 30 newspapers, a host of magazines and a radio network. He died in 1951. In the 21st century the Hearst family corporation is one of the largest media companies in the U.S. with magazines, broadcasting and feature syndicates. Pulitzer, who died in 1911, left money to Columbia University, which established the annual Pulitzer Prize in 1917 to honor journalistic and artistic excellence. He also founded the Columbia School of Journalism with a bequest. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle has authored several books, many of which are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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OPINION 7A

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Azle News

Letters to the Editor Remembering Brad Bettis, an Azle advocate This week, the Azle area lost someone who was not only a tremendous asset for our community but a wonderful person. We are all deeply saddened by our loss. Bradley Bettis has an unrivaled passion for his hometown and had worked often hand-inhand with his community and his family to grow and improve it. He and his passion will be sorely missed. In his former role as president of the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce, Brad played a crucial role in many of the developments in Azle in past years. His ability to connect with other community leaders was invaluable and he played an undeniable role in helping establish a more cohesive community and solidarity among many community organizations during his time with the Chamber. Having the pleasure of personally working with Brad in his role as an insurance agent, I can attest that I never met anyone who spoke negatively of Brad. His personality was one that expressed friendliness and concern for his clients and business relationships. The members, board, and staff of the Chamber express and send their condolences to the Bettis and Lynn families.

Steve Parker Chamber president

Many helped Castle Hills spread cheer

Additionally, we were able to provide gifts to more than 300 children. All of this was made possible because of the enormous generosity of many individuals, groups, and organizations. This holiday season has been a difficult time for me because I was diagnosed with cancer and have been going through chemotherapy. I worried about organizing everything to be sure that everyone who needed food or whose children needed gifts were provided for. However, I didn’t need to worry as so many wonderful volunteers stepped forward to make sure all of the needs were met. The thank you list is long. First: I want to thank those people who have worked day in, day out to collect and distribute food for the Mission House. The hours and hours they have spent have kept the Mission House running smoothly. You are a wonderful group of people and I deeply appreciate all that you do. Also: We would not be able to provide food without the generous donations that are given by businesses and individuals. The merchandise, checks, and cash donations given to us allows us to feed those who are in need and are greatly appreciated. Additional thanks must go to all who provided presents for the children on the Angel Trees that were placed in local businesses. Your kindness allowed many children – who may have gone without – to have presents this year. Two organizations have again helped. Wild Child Cycles raised money with a motorcycle rally. This year’s event was bigger and better than ever with our local police officers leading the cycles. Last but not least our thanks goes to Spokes4Hope. They have donated bicycles to children throughout Texas and to many children in Azle – 50. The community support is appreciated and is an example of why Azle is a great place to live. Thank you.

Castle Hills Mission House has had a wonderful holiday season because we were able to provide food for more than 300 families (more than 1,000 people, including some who are homeless) both at Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas.

2014: A big year for job creation

he passing year has been a banner one for job creation in Texas, according to government assess-

ments. Drawing on figures calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas Workforce Commission on Dec. 19 reported employers added 34,800 seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs in November, for a total of 441,200 jobs added since last year. “This broke the state’s previous record set in October, as the state’s annual job growth expanded to a new high for a fourth month in a row,” according to an agency news release, which also said, “even more Texans were employed in November as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent from 5.1 percent in October, and down from 6.1 percent a year ago.” “The Texas economy continued its record-breaking expansion, providing job opportunities across a wide range of industries,” said Texas Workforce Commission Chair Andres Alcantar. “Texas employers set another record by adding 441,200 jobs over the year and we must continue to focus our efforts on expanding our state’s skilled workforce to meet employer needs in high-demand industries.” Also as reported, seven of 11 major industries added jobs over the month, including 13,500 more jobs in Professional and Business Services, 7,200

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‘Cramming’ pact reached The Office of the Texas Attorney General on Dec. 19 announced the State of Texas, 49 states and the District of Columbia resolved an investigation into wireless carrier T-Mobile USA Inc. for its role in the practice of unlawful cell phone “cramming” – the unlawful practice of placing unauthorized third-party charges on mobile phone accounts. T-Mobile agreed to settle states’ claims for a total nationwide monetary value of at least $90 million. “As part of this legal action,” the Texas AG’s Office said, “T-Mobile has agreed to no longer bill for third-party Premium Short Message Services (PSMS) — which led to the unlawful cramming — and will be isolating other thirdparty billing charges on customer bills.” Cramming, as explained in the announcement, “occurs when third-party content providers enroll and bill mobile phone customers for their services – such as ringtones and recurring text messages containing trivia or horoscopes – without the customers’ knowledge or consent.”

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Into the Woods only occasionally bewitching A while back, we analyzed the difficulty of bringing a popular stage production to the big screen. Plenty of adaptations fail – Dreamgirls, Nine (the latter directed by Rob Marshall who made Into the Woods)– while others made the trip and then some – Cabaret, Chicago (the latter also by Marshall). Into the Woods has been a colossal success since its debut in 1986 and its Broadway arrival in the fall of 1987. (Unfortunately for Into the Woods, it came out in the same awards season as the juggernaut The Phantom of the Opera.) Before we determine Into the Woods’ cinematic release, let’s look back on 2014. Best and Worst The year was a decent one for movies – not great, but OK. Here’s the best and worst of 2014: Best 1. Edge of Tomorrow (8) 2. Gone Girl (8) 3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (8) 4. The Lego Movie (8) 5. Godzilla (7) 6. Interstellar (7) 7. The Equalizer (7) 8. X-Men Days of Future Past (7) 9. Guardians of the Galaxy (7) 10. Captain America: Winter Soldier (7) Honorable mention Fury (8) 300: Rise of an Empire (7) Mr. Peabody and Sherman (7) Worst 1. Transformers: Age of Extinction (3) 2. Neighbors (3) 3. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (4) 4. Muppets Most Wanted (4) 5. Maleficent (4) Dishonorable mention Purge: Anarchy (4) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5) The Expendables 3 (5) Guilty pleasures: Dracula Untold (6); Hercules (6)

Most offbeat: Grand Hotel Budapest (6) Rated too highly: Fury Rated too lowly: Guardians of the Galaxy Biggest surprise: Edge of Tomorrow Biggest disappointment: Interstellar (yet on Best list) Best scene: Quicksilver speeding around in X-Men Days of Future Past to Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” The plot A baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) want to have a child, but a witch (Meryl Streep) put a curse on Corden’s father and mother – a curse that extends to Corden who can have no child. Unless, that is, the couple can in three days fetch four items for Streep: a red hood, a white cow, a golden shoe, and blond hair. Corden and Blunt wander into the dark woods and come upon (at varying times) Red Riding Hood, Jack of beanstalk fame, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Each has what the couple needs but attaining the items proves to be tricky. While the four fairy tale stories play out, the characters weave in and out of the woods and the couple’s quest. Then, when it looks like everything is hunky-dory, a way-

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Blunt runs into Pine while alone in the woods and the prince makes a move on her. Blunt’s rendition of “Any Moment” is funny as she is confounded by her response to royal interest, and it’s the best song in the movie. (That is, of course, unless one of the nine numbers cut from the play might be better.)

Summing up This movie will be far more liked by fans of musical theater than the common moviegoer. There are some eye-catching What doesn’t work The final act seems totally scenes and numbers, but untonally different from the first. less this is your cup of tea, it’s The strange change in Pine missable. from pining for Cinderella to seducing the Baker’s wife Next up As always, some lucky comes out of left field. (It’s explained in the play as the prince Christmas release. already being bored with his new bride.) Characters merge and there’s a queer death – all off-step with the previous 90 minutes of the film. The movie feels too much like 817-238-8300 a series of brief stories tacked towww.texasmoviebistro.com gether; the plot flow is awkward. 3980 Boat Club Rd Lake Worth And Depp fans: He’s in the SERVING FOOD, BEER & WINE movie for only about five minShOWtImES FRI 12/31 –ThuRs 01/08 utes, early on. $5 MATINEES, ALL MOVIES BEFORE 6PM

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

AUTO SERVICE CENTER

302 Palo Pinto Weatherford 817-594-3888 Front Row (L-R): Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake and Mark Reynolds Back Row (L-R): Jim Cleaver, Bruce Duncan, Richard Woodman and Jay Morrill

Full Service Funeral Home Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford 817-596-4811 • 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”

COMMUNITY

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THE

COMMUNITY

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

CLASSIFIED

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

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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

Antiques

THIRD ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY AUCTION. Features over 400 lots of antiques & collectibles. Primitives, military, art, western and much more. Auction begins at 10AM, Thursday, Jan. 1st. 9315 Old Springtown Road, Springtown. Ross Bandy, #15216. 10% Buyer’s Premium. texasauctionrealty.com. 817-680-7420.

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

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Bishop’s Wise Car 817-444-5074 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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Carpet

2001 Sea Breeze travel trailer, 3 slides, solid surface countertops, built-in microwave, nice condition, $10,500. 817-2386932.

Ad Deadline: Mondays by 5PM

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

• Boxed display ads also available

Nobody does it better!

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

035 Garden/Mowing Service 035 Garden/Mowing Service

Cleaning 2 Story Home

$149.95

$249.95

(any size)

Carpet Repairs Upholstery Cleaning Residential & Commercial

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

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

817-480-8841

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

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

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

PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340 817-220-7217 TOM'S 444-5069

BOBCAT SERVICE

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

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

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Horse quality fertilized Coastal round bales, in barn (never wet), $75, no checks, cash only. 817694-5554.

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Andy’s Pest Management Co.

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.

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

030 Firewood Seasoned oak ﬁrewood, $140: ½ cord; $280: full cord. Delivered. 817808-2873. A-1 QUALITY FIREWOOD. Seasoned oak, $250/cord, $150/half cord, picked up. Delivery available. 817-565-3275. Half cord, picked up: $125, you load; half cord, delivered: $175; 1 cord, picked up: $200, you load; 1 cord, delivered: $250. Add $25 for stacking. 817-596-3788.

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For Sale

HUNTERS! Pheasants for sale. Christmas/New Year’s Specials: Roosters, $23.50; Hens, $20.00. Cages available. 817-366-6260; 817-629-2442.

Sell It In The Classifieds!

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INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY

817-919-3696

Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff

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Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

817-237-5592

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

20 year experT

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

817.479.9503

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Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs

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

8712 Township Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76179 Serving Tarrant County 817-996-9485

Locally Owned & Operated 45 Years Experience

Mando’s Tree Service

Best Lawn Guarantee in Town Landscape Dependable and Reliable Online Account Sprinklers Management Lawn Care

PROMPT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

NICK JUNIOR

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

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817-845-6965

Exterminating

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Dump Truck Hauling

Hay

Horse quality fertilized Coastal round bales, $70/each; square bales, $8/ each. Will deliver. 817-909-4052.

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817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

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

STUMP GRINDING

Professional Mowing at affordable prices. We do leaf clean up. Call Cliff at 817-343-7022 for a free estimate.

“Customer Service is our top Priority” (817) 262-7777 scrubzcarpetcare@yahoo.com

Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

DEER HUNTER SPECIAL! 1970 LRWD 21 ft. RV, fully equipped, sleeps 6, bath & shower, new plumbing throughout, $3,800. Call after 11AM 817-237-9502.

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

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

1 Story Home

026 Excavating

34 ft. 2013 Raven Express by Winnebago, 5th wheel, unusual layout, sleeps 8 w/1½ bath, twin bunks, fully loaded, $30,000. 817-444-3383, still almost new.

Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word

Now Serving Azle & Springtown

023 Computers/Services 2009 28’ Denali travel trailer, electric awning, super slide, sleeps 6, fully loaded, 2 entry doors, electric tongue jack. Used very little. $12,500. 817-7294278.

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00!

If you need your pasture mowed, call 940-389-1936.

& Truck Co. J.A.M. Concrete

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

Carpet Service

Carpet Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning Tile and Grout Cleaning

For Sale: PJ metal car hauler with extras, $1,500. 817-821-1006.

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

RATES

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

(any size)

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, good condition, newer tires, leather, sunroof, runs good. Leave message at 940-210-9169.

Springtown Epigraph THE

Chad's Tree Service

Hay HAY SALE Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality 4x5 Round Bales $85 each 817-221-3320

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FREE TES T ES IMA

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

817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943

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Insured for your protection

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. Contact Jon 817319-9073. NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends. Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided. Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. Quality Inspector. Seeking a selfmotivated gauging inspector. Must be familiar with Aerospace blueprints and able to use all equipment that is associated with said job. DO NOT apply in person. Send resume to resume@clarksmachine.com. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Training available. Contact Kim Cremeen 817-220-1418. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown.

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Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

Campfire Lawn & Garden Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

No Job Too Small

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

817-690-4011 cell

3-Month Special Want To Sell Your Auto, Boat, Motorcycle, RV Or Other Vehicle? ONLY

$ 19

& Your ad gets a border, picture and runs for 3 months!

Call the Azle News 817-270-3340 or Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217 for more information.

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Help Wanted

Vance Godbey’s Restaurant now hiring experienced cook. Full-time. Valid driver’s license required. 817237-2218. HIRING 2 HOUSE CLEANERS. Part-time and/or permanent. We will train. Car necessary. Usually home by 2PM. Great for Moms with kids in school. No weekends. Not suitable if your only income. Your Cleaning Service 817-237-9848. Drivers with CDL: Walk-Away Lease, Zero Down, No Balloon Payment, 2 Year Warranty. Contract Rates as high as $3/mile. 877-936-0012.

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Help Wanted

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Seasonal employment from February 1st-July 31st (several locations)

• Operate multiple types of mowers (zero turn, finish mower, AG tractors, etc.), pickup truck, weed eater and chainsaw. • Collect litter along the floodway and District property. • Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. • Qualifications required: High School Diploma or GED. Valid Texas driver’s license. • $13/hour

www.trwd.com/employment

SPRINGTOWN ISD SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Springtown ISD Administration Offices 301 East 5th Street - 8:30 a.m. New applicants should complete an online application at www. springtownisd.net prior to attending the orientation. Please bring your driver license, social security card, voided check, and transcript to the orientation. All subs are required to pass a criminal history background check. (The individual pays the fees for this at time of fingerprint submission, not at the orientation). You will be given information at the orientation on submitting fingerprints for this background check, costs involved, and scheduling an appointment. Anyone interested in substituting for SISD for the 2014-2015 school year must attend a substitute orientation. It is unknown at this time if or when another orientation may be held.

Need a qualified Auto Mechanic. MUST have experience and have your own tools. Auto shop located in Springtown. Call Tony at 817-6772440.

Service Writer at Auto Dealership Must be customer friendly and dependable. Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Ford Certified Transmission Technician We offer paid holidays & vacation. Benefits available. Parts Counter Sales Must be dependable. Experience preferred. Paid vacation and benefits. Parts Drivers/Warehouse Personnel For growing department. Valid TXDL & good driving history required. Training, Vacation & Benefits available. Shop Helper/Porter Valid TXDL & good driving history required. Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Make Ready/Detail Valid TXDL, good driving record and dependable. Training, Vacation & Benefits available.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc.

Drivers: $5,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! $5,000 Driver Referral Bonus! Great Pay (New hires min. $800/week guarantee)! CDL-A OTR Experience Required 1-888-993-0972.

No Positions Available at this Time For consideration of all positions apply to:

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

A tobacco free company hiring an experienced residential Electrician, 30-35 hours a week. 817-939-0102, leave message. Drivers: CDL Regional TX-NM HAZMAT Drivers. Great Benefits with Employer PAID Health Care, Vision & Dental. Drivers with Hazmat - Reefer Freight. www.getmehomedispatcher. com. Call Tony at 1-855-582-4456. Property Manager position available in Springtown with reputable property management company. Please email resume to nheit@ integrapeak.com. Looking for experienced Service Tech & Helper. Must have valid DL, cell phone, hand tools. Air-Worx, 817-523-4846. Accounting Office in Springtown area has opening for FT Clerical/ Receptionist position. Applicant needs to have good phone and communication skills. Please email resume to vkresume@yahoo.com. Radford Manufacturing Inc. is currently seeking a Programmer/ CNC Machinist, proficient with CAD/ CAM software (Mastercam). Must be able to program, setup, and operate CNC Mills, and Lathes. Mazak Mazatrol experience is a plus. Apply in person at Radford Manufacturing Inc., 1800 Duval Street, Fort Worth. Phone 817-536-7706. You may visit us online at www.radfordmfg.com.

940-627-6362

Position Available

Trucking Company

COOK & COOK’S HELPER

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All Shifts Good Salary Company Benefits Azle Manor

817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

NOW HIRING

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with 2 years experience Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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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

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

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

ACROSS 1 stolen money 5 TXism: “it’s all water ___ _ duck’s back” (unconcerned) 6 ram or pack firmly 7 lyric poems 8 network where TX Kelly Clarkson won first Idol competition 9 TX Buck Owens’ TV show: “Hee ___” 12 TXism: “between a rock and a hard _____” 17 home to ACU, MU, and HSU 19 this Carswell was namesake of past Fort Worth AFB 21 “Guinness World _______” 22 9-across singer’s “___ ___ Tiger By the Tail” 23 TX Katherine Helmond (2 wds.) 28 Crowell h.s. class 29 in Concho Co. on hwys. 83 & 87 30 halogens group 31 coin toss call 35 colorful, long-tailed parrot 36 fruit drink order at old TX bar? (2 wds.) 42 hiking path near Mt. Enterprise, TX: “Griff ____ _____” 44 Alain of “Texas Across the River” 46 slide downhill with a partner? (2 wds.) 48 rollerblade skate

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TXism: “bat __ eyelash” TXism: “darn tootin’” pews part of “Fiesta San Antonio”: River ___ Show TX “Dr Pepper Snapple Group” is “DPS” on this narcotics criminal TX Audie was a hero in World ___ II lemon___ (drink) ship movement 23

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 REMODELING. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658.

040 Home Improvement PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567.

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

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

Special: $150 Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

by Charley & Guy Orbison

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

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House Cleaning

Custom House Cleaning. No job too big or too small. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. 817-988-4882.

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

061 2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $7,700 817228-2255.

2007 HD Road King, white, radio, alarm, cruise control, 11,500 miles. $11,995. 817-237-4712.

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Movers

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

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Pets/Livestock

Personal

Protect You and Yours from Home Invasion. Albert’s Self Defense Products are reasonably priced, non-lethal and guaranteed. Free Catalogs at The Pickle Barrel, 1 mile north of Springtown on FM 51. New Product: Drink Guard protects women from date rape drug. Questions? Call Albert at 940329-0185.

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

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

Carolyn’s Critter Sitter 817-319-6224

HORSE SALE

Friday, jan 2, 2015 - 6:00 PM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

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Pool Service

Too cold to clean your pool? Give us a call and we’ll do it all! GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817230-3838.

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

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Welding

Need a quality water well at a fair price? Also pump sales and installation. Kelvin’s Pump and Well Service, 817-221-4300.

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

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

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

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Roll Off Container Service

Buying Cars & Trucks

We buy cars & Trucks Copper • Aluminum • CAns 191 Monticello Dr. • Springtown

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Storage

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

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Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

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084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066. 3-2 MH, total electric, $885/mo. Available immediately. 817-2204095. 3-2 mobile home for rent, $550/mo. $450 deposit, $35 application fee (over 18 years of age). If interested, 817-221-3112. 12198 FM 730 N. R-1. 1 bedroom SW, fenced yard, water/trash service paid, $550/mo. $500 deposit. 817372-3050. NICE 2-2 MH on lot between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. One small pet ok. $500/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/ trash service. (Handyman can work for some of deposit.) 682-551-0424; 254-227-0323. Nice Remodeled 3-2 MH. 6 miles south of Springtown on FM 51. $550/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/trash service. 682-551-0424; 254-227-0323. PELICAN BAY: 1505 LARK COURT, 2-2, $565/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. Country Living, Very Nice. 13030 Liberty School Road, Azle. 2-2 MH with mature trees, completely remodeled inside. New carpet, etc. Free lawn care, $650/mo. $650 deposit. 817-444-1167. 3-2 DW, Azle ISD, $825/mo. $550 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205. 3-2 SW, Azle ISD, $675/mo. $350 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.

5x10 $25/month

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

Sand/Gravel

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

BEST DEAL

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FOR SALE: 6704 sq. ft. lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118. Secluded hilltop 2 acres with trees, no restrictions. OWNER WILL CARRY WITH NO CREDIT CHECK. 817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com. REDUCED! 3.4 acres in Lost Acres Addition, 5 miles from Agnes, $30,000, good terms. 817-690-7882.

081 Business/Commercial FOR SALE OR RENT: 6,700 sf office/warehouse at 1750 N. FM 51, Springtown. Several offices, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, large meeting room, warehouse area, loading dock, all on 1 acre. $169,000 or $1,600/mo. 817-220-5339; 817-7980891. Great office space for rent on the square next to Springtown Drug. 565 sq. ft., new carpet. Call 817-5234952. 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 LOCATION!! 1504 SE Parkway, Azle, on Hwy 199 frontage road. 1,000 sq. ft., 4 offices and kitchenette. Suitable for Doctors, Accountants, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents, etc. $800/mo. 817-6907882. 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. 900 sq. ft. Building for Rent. $300/ mo. for the first 6 months. 817-5850366.

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RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD w/New Carpet! $725/$500 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817360-3039. 3-2-2 in Azlewood, CH/A, $1,000/ mo. $850 deposit, $35 application fee. 817-444-0205. 3-1 duplex, 2 acres, between Springtown & Weatherford. Close to FM 51/Dill Road intersection. Professionally Remodeled. $550/mo. $300 deposit, owner pays water/trash service. (Handyman can work for some of deposit.) 682-5510424; 682-559-1819. 2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $625/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406. Newer updated 4-2 home, fenced backyard, $1,175/mo. $1,175 deposit, Pets Welcome: $250 deposit per pet. Non smoking. 817658-6554, Agent. 2-1 duplex, Azle ISD, no pets, $550/ mo. Water service furnished. 817296-6169. SPECIAL: Total Move-In $725. 3-2 duplex, Springtown ISD, Section 8 accepted. 817-980-3066. 3-2-1 brick home, freshly painted. $975/mo. $900 deposit. 417 N. Cedar Street, Springtown. Don 817692-1996. PELICAN BAY: 1916 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-1-1, $655/$400 deposit; 1852 CORAL ROAD, 2-2-1, $625/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol. Taking Applications for 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, fresh paint inside & out. Pets Welcome with Deposit (MUST be potty trained). Great Location. 866463-5719.

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Have a Safe and Happy New Year from your friends at the Azle News & Springtown Epigraph

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

085 Mobile Homes for Sale

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Rent Unfurnished

MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK

Now Leasing 817-221-2002 Storage Units

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APARTMENT FOR RENT: 3BR 1.5BA, $650/mo. plus $650 deposit, pet deposit $1,000 per pet. 6320 Midway Road, Springtown 76082. Call 817-318-0507.

Classifieds

Houses for Sale

Azle: 3-2-2, 709 Poe, needs work. 817-444-2136.

OWNER WILL CARRY NOTE WITH NO CREDIT CHECK for a 3-2 on an acre in the country. New roof, flooring, paint. 817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com

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

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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.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

real e s t ate

Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

The Bryants Co. 817-220-2021 Dana Bryant/Realtor 817-613-7189 LAND 1.26 ACRES on restricted cul-de-sac. $18,500 Heavily wooded 13 acres off Agnes Northwest of Springtown. $97,500. 4.510 ACRES with water, septic and electric, ready for your home and animals! Slidell ISD. $42,500 19.43 Heavily wooded acres in Wise County. Boonsville area. Well, septic, electric, large

storage building and fenced. $138,500. Financing options. Nice 1 ACRE lot in Reno on Quail Run. Water, septic and electric. Build your home here. $30,500. Financing options. .81 ACRES inside city limits. Pecan and fruit trees, storage bldg. $35,000. 10 ACRES of trees and pasture. Has old structure $80,000.

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Bransom real estate Seasons Greetings from Trinity Territory! We would like to help you and our four legged friends find homes for the Holidays. Please visit our local Azle Animal Shelter at the address below to adopt one of the animals in need of a loving home.

817-444-5100 We can help you with any type of transaction! HUD Approved • Texas Vet • Foreclosures • Commercial Properties • Remodels • New Homes

724 Park Drive • Azle, TX • Phone: 817-444-8215 Adoption Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am and 2:00 pm FANCY

Hello my name is Fancy and I believe I’m a 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix. I’ve spent most of my life in the Azle Shelter and I’d really like a forever home for the New Year. I am a sweet, quiet, shy girl who gets along with everybody. I will sit or lay in a corner or under a chair until I get comfortable with my new surroundings and family. I do require a fenced in yard to play in when I’m out and I love to play with most dog toys.

VAL

Hello to you! My name is Val and I am about 10 months old. I am a sweet boy who is reserved and relaxed. I typically take a few minutes to feel comfortable in a new situation or with a new person, but then my sweet personality starts to shine through. If you are interested in adopting me, stop by and meet me in the shelter’s “get to know me” room. I look forward to seeing you soon!

108 BLue Ridge Ct., SpRingtoWn $99,900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath manufactured home 1,858 sq. ft. on 1.79 acres with 3 stall metal barn. Cross fenced for livestock.

1507 S HWY 287, deCAtuR $249,000

Location, Location, Location! Last Lot! 2 Commercial Acres with HWY 287 Frontage.

Please contact one of us for a free analysis of what your property is worth in today’s Seller’s market! Pam Malhotra, Broker 817-709-0062 Cynthia Bynum, Agent: 817-360-0564 Parker and Tarrant Counties Rose Weaver, Agent: 817-489-4560 Parker and Tarrant Counties Courtney Jenkins, Agent: 817-938-9994 Parker and Tarrant Counties Patti Duty, Agent: 940-577-2733 Wise County Margarita Fuentes, Agent: 817-233-4388 Tarrant County Zach Ortiz, Agent: 682-227-5814 Remodel Specialist

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Happy New Year! We at Bransom Real Estate would like to say Thank You for your trust in letting us serve you with your real estate needs this past year. To serve you better in 2015, we have welcomed 2 new agents to our real estate family. Chris Smith and Mel Lopez, who are here to help us serve you even better in the coming year, with all your real estate needs.

From our family to yours. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Bransom Real Estate Results you can count on 817-444-5100

Clip and mail with check to: or 321. W. Main Street • Azle, Texas 76020

P.O. Box 557 • Springtown, Texas, 76082

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