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Football Camp 2015 Page 11A

Music in the Park recap Page 5A

Azle grad shoots winning NFL photo Pennington shot No. 1 in pro football contest BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Azle native Tom Pennington is pretty good with a camera. So good, in fact, that he’s been named the winner of the 47th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. Pennington’s photo titled “Take That” was selected by a panel of judges as the Photograph of the Year for the 2014 NFL season. The image depicts Baltimore Ravens defensive back Brynden Trawick in midair about to intercept a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys receiver Dwayne Harris. The winning image was captured on Aug. 16, 2014 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Pennington will be offi cially honored at the Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable, part of the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival that centers on the Class of 2015. Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley, Bill Polian, Junior Seau, Will Shields, Mick Tingelhoff, and Ron Wolf will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8. The GameDay Roundtable is held on Sunday, Aug. 9 prior to the NFL/ Hall of Fame Game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh SteelTom Pennington’s photo “Take That” own him the Dave Boss Award of Excellence in the 47th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest. The Azle High School graduate captured this shot last August at AT&T Stadium. Photo courtesy Tom Pennington/Getty Images

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Vandalism coincides with 10th anniversary of brothers’ deaths BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN You see them all along SH 199, a constant reminder to all of lives lost too soon. The memorials also serve as warnings to drive responsibly to friends, acquaintances and even strangers. But to the families of those who died, the memorials mean so much more. As the tenth anniversary approaches of the tragic deaths of brothers Brandyn and Matthew Lunsford on SH 199

near the Denver Trail exit, vandals have removed the crosses bearing the boys’ names as well as several teddy bears at the site of the accident. The crosses and bears were part of a memorial to the brothers that’s been maintained for a decade by faithful family friends. Those same friends have since replaced the crosses with new ones, and added new and additional solar lights and edging. But Matthew and Brandyn’s father,

Lee Lunsford, says he simply cannot understand why someone would do something so hurtful. “Matthew’s cross was blue, Brandyn’s was green, and their names were on them,” Lunsford said. “I don’t want to know who took them, but I’d like for them to be returned. “I think it reminds people to pay attention, especially when it’s raining,” LunPLEASE SEE PARENT, PAGE 2A.

A memorial at the site where Brandyn and Matthew Lunsford lost their lives Aug. 16, 2005 before vandals removed the crosses and bears. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Boyd Road Accident

Azle resident Ted Gerald Wright, 57, was struck by a vehicle as he crossed Boyd Road on foot Friday night, July 30, about 10:35 p.m. According to an Azle Police Department report on the incident, Wright ran southwest in the 900 block and failed to yield the right-of-way to a white 2009 Pontiac Torrent driven by Chelsie Eldonae Brown, 28, of Springtown. Wright ran in front of Brown’s southbound vehicle immediately before being struck. He suffered critical injuries from the impact and was transported by CareFlite air ambulance to a Fort Worth hospital. Wright’s condition was unavailable at press time. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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10 Years Ago In August 2005, pro anglers from two bass clubs were preparing to fi sh Eagle Mountain in the Cabela’s Top Gun Championship, aka the “Super Bowl” of bass fishing.

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Parent urges return of sons’ roadside memorial The occupants in a third veThat’s actually why he’s so hicle involved in the crash were upset that someone would steal sford said. “Each time I drive uninjured. items from his sons’ memorial. by, I say a prayer and say hello “These wonderful people – Friends, community rally to my boys.” we call them Guardian Angels Lee Lunsford can’t fi nd– work so hard to keep that words to express his appre- memorial mowed, cleaned up, Aug. 16, 2005 Brandyn Lunsford, 18, had ciation for the community that keep the lights working. It’s a just graduated from Azle High held his family up when they slap in the face to them as much School in May, but was com- lost Matthew and Brandyn. as it is to my sons,” Lunsford “There is just no way pos- says, adding that any parent mitted to helping his brother, Matthew, 14, any way he sible for us to ever repay the who has lost a child knows the kindness, love and support fear that their child might be could. One way Brandyn helped this community showed us,” forgotten. Lunsford says. was by driving “Really, it’s a slap in the face “Azle High to the entire community who his brother to School held a came to our side in the most band practice football game difficult times in our lives.” each weekday in the boys’ morning. honor, and I Unanswerable questions That’s where still have the the brothers – Lunsford says he is very football that grateful that the Texas Departthe eldest of six all the players ment of Transportation put up children in the signed.” Lunsford famthe concrete barrier separating Lee Lunsford As part of a the east- and westbound lanes ily – were headed that fateful, Father of accident victims fundraiser that of SH 199. benefi ted the rainy morning. Those barriers could have Lunsford fam- saved his sons’ lives, Lunsford At about 6:30 ily, the signed says. a.m., the westbound 1989 Nissan, driven by football had been raffled off. In fact, a young woman was The winner gave the football killed in almost the same spot Brandyn, suddenly crossed the median and spun directly into to Lunsford. and in almost the same way a In appreciation to the com- year earlier. the path of an eastbound Dodge munity, he tries to just help Durango. After the Lunsford boys’ acMatthew was killed instantly. people – it doesn’t matter who cident, the barriers were up Brandyn survived surgery at – when he is able to do some- within a week. a Fort Worth hospital, but died thing they need. It’s his way “I’m really thankful when of “paying it forward” even I see it there, especially when at 5:32 p.m. that afternoon. A Springtown man, his wife though he insists he can never I see the marks on it from veand infant each sustained seri- fully repay all that was done for hicles that struck the wall,” his family. ous injuries in the crash. Lunsford says. “I’m thankful ■ PARENT, FROM PAGE ONE.

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Really, it’s a slap in the face of the entire community.

“Guardian Angels” have replaced the stolen crosses with new ones, added lighting and a border. Photo by Mark K. Campbell another family is going through what we went through because that wall is there.” As the 10-year milestone approaches, Lunsford says the inevitable questions are popping up: if Brandyn and Matthew had lived, who would they be

now? What careers would they have chosen? Would there be grandchildren? Those questions cannot be answered. In the meantime, the memorial that has become something of an Azle landmark will con-

The Band Plays On Members of the Marching Green Pride don’t let a little 100-degree weather stop them from practicing on the blacktop near Azle High School. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

tinue to be loved and tended in honor of Matthew and Brandyn Lunsford. It’s a place where a vandal could return the items taken and not be judged by a community – or a family – that just tries to lift one another up.

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NEWS DIGEST AISD registration set for Aug. 6 Centralized registration for Azle ISD is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Students pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will sign up at Azle Junior High, 201 School Road. Grades 9-12 should register at the high school, 1200 Boyd Road. Bring: original birth certificate; Social Security card; upto-date shot records; and proof of residency (driver’s license of student or parent/guardian with matching address of utility bill, sale or lease of home, or voter’s registration card).

Walk to raise disease awareness The #KFSummertime Stroll is set for Central Park Thursday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. Its purpose is to raise awareness of KlippelFeil Syndrome (KFS), a rare disease that affects a pair of Azle residents – Eagle Heights Elementary teacher Joanna Reasoner and Walnut Creek Elementary student Christian Spidle. For more information, visit azlekfsummertimestroll.yolasite.com.

AHS Swim Team meeting Aug. 6 Azle High School swim coach Steven Griffin will conduct a meeting Thursday, Aug. 6 at the AHS cafeteria. He will meet with hopefuls and pass out information about the squad and high school swimming. Parents and athletes can contact him at sgriffin@azleisd.net or by calling 817-992-4145.

Sales tax holiday Aug. 7-9 The annual Texas State Sales Tax Holiday exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and back packs priced under $100 from tax on Aug. 7-9.

Work on the remodel of the Azle High School auditorium was well underway Thursday, July 30, as painters and seat installers went about transforming the space. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

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APD offers help with fans The Azle Police Department, partnering with city groups, provides help for individuals in need of fans and air-conditioning during the summer. Contact Azle detective Sgt. Kevin Rogers at 817-444-3221 or at krogers@ci.azle.tx.us for more information.

Officers with the Azle Police Department arrested the following individuals during the week of July 26-Aug. 1: • Alfredo B. Cortez, 74, of Fort Worth, was arrested July 27 in the 800 block of Boyd Road and charged with driving while intoxicated. He posted

$2,500 bond and was released from the Azle jail the same day. • Christopher A. Casarreal, 17, of Springtown was arrested July 28 in the 200 block of W. Main Street and charged with burglary of a building. He was transferred to the Tarrant County jail, where he posted $1,000

and was released. • Trent N. Chapman, 17, of Azle, was arrested July 30 in the 600 block of Southeast Parkway and charged with credit or debit card abuse. He was transferred to the Parker County jail, where he remained Aug. 3 in lieu of $2,000 bond.

Azle police arrested nine additional individuals who were subject to arrest warrants issued by various law enforcement agencies. Police also issued two citations for public intoxication as well as one for possession of drug paraphernalia.

schedule will allow. Among his accomplishments, we now have a computer lab, additional activities, and a renewed sense of direction. Though we honor him for his leadership, we are not saying goodbye. Coming events include Food Bank for qualifying members (call 817-444-0070 for information) on Friday, Aug. 7. Also, Phyllis Nelson, Nutri-

tionist from Harris NW Hospital, will be here to give us information and guidance on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Food Bank Bingo (open to everyone) is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11 following lunch. Wednesday, Aug. 13, we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Loretta Windmann will be

with us on Friday, Aug. 14, to present the “Pathways Program: Dealing with Chronic Illness.” And finally, mark your calendar now for 10 a.m.-12 noon on Wednesday, Aug. 19, for the vision screening. The menu for Aug. 10-14 will include marinara meatballs, turkey breast w/gravy, and chicken salad. You can call

us for full menu information and to sign up for meals. We do request a 24-hour notice. If you have been an active member before, but haven’t been to the Azle Senior Center for a while, please plan to return and see what is happening. If you have never been, please come check us out. We look forward to seeing you here.

Senior Spotlight BY JACKIE “JJ” JOY Wow, what a great summer we are having at the Azle Senior Center! Though we had a very rainy start in the spring, attendance has increased each week and we have welcomed a number of new members. More people are volunteering and getting involved with different activities. This tell us

that the senior citizens of Azle are still active and feeling useful. Located at 601 Southeast Parkway in the B.J. Clark Community Center next to Ash Creek Park, we welcome you to be a part of this growing community. Director Bill Reed has resigned, however; he will still be a part of the center as his

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1. Azle Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. 2. Azle ISD Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs in Agricultural Science, Architecture, Arts and Audio Visual, Manufacturing, Business, Marketing, Education, Human Services, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety, Auto Technology or Health Sciences. 3. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. 4. Azle ISD also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 5. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s). 6. Title IX Coordinator: Todd Smith, 300 Roe Street, Azle Texas (817) 444-3235. 504 Compliance Coordinator: Gwen Gordon

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1. The Azle Independent School District no discrimina raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o incapacidad de admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a individuos, o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. 2. El departamento de Educatión Técnica y de Carreras de Azle ISD no discrimina en su matriculación o en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles in Agricultural Science, Architecture, Arts and Audio Visual, Manufacturing, Business, Marketing, Education, Human Services, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety, Auto Technology or Health Sciences. La falta de habilidades inglesas para idiomas de hablar no será una barrera a la admisión ni la participación en las actividades del distrito y programas. 3. El Azle ISD tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o practicas de empleados. 4. Esta noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la Enmienda Eduacativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Descriminación de 1975, y el Acto de los Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990. Preguntas, quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes pueden remitir por al coordinador de compliance. 5. Title IX Coordinator: Todd Smith, 300 Roe Street, Azle Texas (817) 444-3235. 504 Compliance Coordinator: Gwen Gordon

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Photo by Azle graduate named top pro picture n PHOTO, FROM PAGE ONE.

ers that kicks off the 2015 NFL Preseason. Humble beginnings in Azle Pennington grew up in Azle, attending Eagle Heights Elementary, Azle Elementary (which, of course, he reverently calls the “Rock School”), and Azle Junior High before graduating from Azle High School in 1993. While taking newspaper and yearbook classes at AHS, Pennington says he met the two people who “get all the credit in the world” for recognizing his talent and urging him to make good use of it. “Fred Stockdale was the fine arts director for Azle ISD, and I’ll be forever grateful to him

for recognizing photography as a creative medium,” Pennington said. “Linda Roselle was the yearbook advisor, and she introduced me to Bob Buckel and Mark Campbell at The Azle News, and Bob let me shoot for the newspaper when I was still in high school.” Immediately after graduating, Pennington headed to the University of Texas at Arlington, where Roselle had already introduced him to the advisors for the UTA student newspaper. “I’ll never, ever forget the day Linda Roselle stopped me during yearbook class and said, ‘Hey, do you realize people make a living doing this?’ It was like a truck hit me – a light went on in my head. She totally put that bug in my ear and pushed me to pursue that.

“I’m very lucky,” Pennington added. “I grew up in a small town, and I’ve literally traveled the world doing my dream job my entire life.” Certainly, there are others who have been instrumental in helping along the way. But Stockdale and Roselle were the first to ignite and build a passion for photography in him, Pennington says. Pennington worked as a senior staff photographer with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 10 years, where he covered sports, conflict, and human interest stories. For the last three years, he’s been a staff photographer with Getty Images. Even with his strong resume and incredible photography experience, Pennington says he was in disbelief when he got the phone call from the NFL Hall of Fame informing him he’d won. “I was completely shocked when I got the call – this is a real honor, and I was completely surprised,” he said. “My competitors are the best of the best. 321 West Main Street Azle, Texas Phone: (817) 270-3340 Fax: (817) 270-5300

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Tom Pennington, AHS Class of 1993, currently shoots freelance for Getty Images.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

The Azle ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:30, August 17, 2015 in 483 Sandy Beach Road, Azle, Texas 76020. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited. The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. Maintenance Tax $1.040000/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations) School Debt Service Tax $0.163000/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) Approved by Local Voters

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget

The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories. Maintenance and operations 5.01 % increase Debt Service -8.53 % decrease Total expenditures 3.84 % increase

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value

(as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $2,561,942,667 $2,859,822,877 Total appraised value* of new property** $40,322,500 $49,979,475 Total taxable value*** of all property $2,285,407,557 $2,387,514,859 Total taxable value*** of new property** $38,504,350 $44,027,061 *Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** “New property” is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** “Taxable value” is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Just to put it in perspective, I’ve meet new people, and I’m exphotographed the NFL for 19 cited to meet the Hall of Fame years and never even placed in Class of 2015.” this competition.” He’s excited More about to attend the the award Hall of Fame Pennington’s Enshrinement entry was the ceremonies, first place winparticipate in ner in the Aca roundtable tion category.. discussion, and The Hall of even to make Fame’s Contest a speech when represents the Tom Pennington he accepts his highest level Photographer award. of excellence “I’ve never in the field of been starphotography struck, but I and was open do have a real appreciation for to professional photographers what these athletes do,” Pen- on assignment to cover NFL nington said. “It’s always in- games. teresting and wonderful to go Photos taken during the 2014

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I was completely shocked when I got the call.

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF AZLE, TEXAS MAIN STREET SEWER UPGRADE Separate sealed bids for the construction of MAIN STREET SEWER UPGRADE will be received by the CITY OF AZLE, TEXAS until 3:00PM on AUGUST 26, 2015, at City Hall, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, Texas 76020 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. This project consists of installing approximately 190 linear feet of 6-inch SDR 35 PVC sewer line, construction of 3 new manholes, tying in existing services, and associated appurtenances. The Contract Documents consisting of Advertisement of Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Contract, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Plans, Specifications and Addenda (if any) may be examined at the following location: JACOB & MARTIN, LLC, Consulting Engineers, 1508 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 203, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Bids will not be accepted from contractors who have not obtained original plans and specifications from Jacob & Martin. Bids shall be submitted on original documents and the entire specification book must be returned with bid. No faxes or copies of bid sheets will be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders prior to awarding of the contract. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS must be ordered online at www.jacobmartin.com. Orders for CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may include hard copies for pick up, mail out or digital download via www. jacobmartin.com. Upon verification of online payment, hard copies may be picked up at Jacob & Martin, LLC, located at 1508 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 203, Weatherford, TX 76086. Cost for hard copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be $40.00. Cost for digital download of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be $20.00. Contractors must purchase a set of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS to be considered a registered plan holder eligible to bid the project. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of CITY OF AZLE, TEXAS, negotiable U.S. Governmental bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, TRINITY SELF STORAGE will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will be at 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2015 at 200 WALNUT CREEK DRIVE, AZLE, TEXAS 76020. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property in each space may be sold item-by-item, in batches or by the space. Property being sold includes contents in space(s) of the tenant(s) listed below, with brief description of contents in the space(s). TENANT’S COMPLETE NAME as shown on rental agreement: KEN NEAGLE; KRISTI EDWARDS; LONNIE BARTLEY; JANICE GRANNON; SHERYL LEWIS - all miscellaneous.

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AZLE AREA CLUBS

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Monthly Meetings Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM at 404 W. Main, Azle

PROMISE KEEPERS of Azle

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DEER COVE EVENT CENTER ON HWY 199

ORGANIZATIONS VFW

Baseball/Softball for kids ages 5-14

POST MEETINGS One meeting per month 2nd Thursday - 7:00 PM

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Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $27,540,000

The Finish Line

*Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Last Year’s Rate $1.040000 Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $1.040340 Proposed Rate $1.040000

Interest & Sinking Fund*

Total

$0.163000*

$1.203000

$0.191890* $0.163000*

$1.232230 $1.203000

Local Revenue Per Student

State Revenue Per Student

$4,640

$3,125

$4,897 $4,789

$3,192 $3,192

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year

This Year

$136,372 $126,372 $1.203000 $1,520.26

$132,690 $122,690 $1.203000 $1,475.96 $-44.30

Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, 7on7, Football, Cheer, Soccer (coming soon) Ages 4-14 817.944.0940 www.ACYS.com

AZLE U10 BOYS SOCCER TEAM

Looking for experienced soccer players to tryout for U10 Hornets. No older than 10 years of age. Interested call 817-444-5742 to schedule tryout. Tryouts are sponsored by Azle Soccer Academy. www.AzleSoccerAcademy

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $0. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of $0.

Fund Balances

The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment. Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $7,244,488 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $1,707,208

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Bonded Indebtedness

Maintenance & Operations

NFL Season, that included Super Bowl XLIX and the 2015 Pro Bowl, were eligible. Judging was conducted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in early April by a panel of prominent photo editors and photographers. The judges included Ben Liebenberg (Lead Photographer and Senior Photo Editor at the NFL), John Reid, III (Team Photographer for the Cleveland Browns), Karl Roser (Team Photographer for the Pittsburgh Steelers), Amy Sancetta (Photographer for Associated Press), Brad Smith (Director of Photography at Sports Illustrated), and Tony Tomsic, (veteran photographer who has covered pro football for more than 50 years).

Addiction wants to destroy you & everyone around you. With Jesus GET BACK there is Victory IN THE over addiction. RACE! Meetings held every Friday from 7:30pm-9:30pm at The Church at Azle 1801 S. Stewart • Azle • 817-401-8513 www.ourfi nishline.com

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Caregiver Volunteer Meeting 1st Monday of Each Month at 6pm 817-444-2300 133 E. Main St., Ste. B

Azle Lodge No. 601

817-237-7680

Rotary Club of Azle MEETS AT NOON THURSDAY

412 Commerce St. (across from Azle Post Office)

AZLE LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th TUESDAY 6:30 PM 412 Commerce • 817-223-1313 www.azlelionsclub.org Janet Adkins - president

Azle Youth Association

Football - Cheer - Basketball AGES: 4 years - 6th grade

Meets every FRIDAY at 6:45 A.M.

Floor School or Work 7:30 PM THURSDAY NIGHT

Deer Cove Event Center 101 S. Pearson Lane

Shane Vaughn - Worshipful Master Stan Laxton - Secretary

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Beatles cover band closes Music in the Park but organizers don’t plan to just ‘let it be’ in 2016 New lighting to be installed by next year BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

After seven seasons of Music in the Park, one thing is clear: Azle loves it. Band on the Run fi nished off the 2015 summer concert series with its performance Friday, July 31 to a giant crowd in Central Park. Polly Huffman, 2015 chairman of the city of Azle’s Special Events Advisory Board (SEAB), had nothing but praise for everyone involved in the grand success of the series’ seventh season. From the eight bands that performed, to members of the SEAB, event sponsors and even the city’s parks employees, Huffman said hard work – sometimes in high heat – paid off and is very much appreciated. “It was an outstanding, excellent, overwhelming year – I just can’t fi nd enough adjectives to describe how wonderful it’s been,” Huffman said. “Each Friday night in June and July, the bands played to 800 to 1,500 people, and we were just amazed. We worried that people might get tired of Music Once again, music lovers poured into Central Park to hear the latest offerings by a group invited by the Special Events Advisory Board. Music in the Park during the 100 de- in the Park brought thousands to the amphitheater in June and July. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman gree July weather, but it didn’t Thanks to support from the bother most people – they were “The trestles didn’t come in Municipal Library to facilitate A vacancy currently exists The board will also be workjust anxious to hear the bands.” event’s sponsors as well as the on time, but next year we’ll see extended seating for concerts, ing to update its 2016 budget, on the SEAB for an individual Some changes that were support of the community, the all the great lighting and we’re Huffman said. The shrubbery and will elect a new chairman who lives outside the city limits well-received this year includ- SEAB was able to purchase ad- even planning to add some la- will be moved to the other side and co-chairman for the 2016 of Azle, but either works at or ed a no-smoking, no-vaping ditional lighting this year. ser lights, as well,” Huffman of the library so it’s not wasted. season. owns a business within the city But all the necessary equip- said. policy during the concerts, the The SEAB is already workIn addition to Chairman of Azle. addition of security provided ment didn’t arrive in time for A welcome change to the ing on plans for a Novem- Huffman, the SEAB is comIf you fi t that bill and have by the Azle Police Department, the lights to be properly hung, 2016 concert series includes the ber Movie in the Park, and its prised of 2015 co-chair Martin an interest in serving the Azle and 15 new pole banners plus so next year’s MIP will lit removal of shrubbery between movie selection should be an- Feminella; Cindy Willeford, community on the board, conseveral street banners placed up even more professionally, the Central Park amphitheater nounced sometime in Septem- Marsha Hardin, Debra Jenkins, tact Norma Zenk, Azle City Huffman said. around town. and the parking lot of the Azle ber or October. Secretary, at 817-444-2541. and Pat Russell.

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Obituaries Barbara Ann Ruston-Poe

Gennell Elliott Kearney

1953 - 2014

1917 - 2014

Barbara Ann Ruston-Poe 62, known to many as “Nana” passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Service will be private, please contact the family for more information. Barbara was born March 1, Annabella Cornish an incoming first grader at Liberty 1953 in Fresno, California to Elementary picks out her new backpack and school Ben Sr. and Paula Dean Ruston. supplies Saturday, August 4 at the Azle Lion’s Club They both preceded her in “Back the Pack” sale. Photo by Natalie Gentry death along with two brothers,

Tommy and Terry Ruston. Survivors include life partner of 25 years, Bonnie Glass; daughters, Yvonne Rosas and Shana Fletcher and husband, Robin; brother, Ben Ruston, Jr, and wife, Mary; sister-in-laws, Janet Glass and Betsy Carmane and husband, John; brother-inlaw, Leo Glass and wife, Toni and Johnny Glass and wife, Roxie; grandchildren, Kyle, Daniel, Andrew, Shaun, Jake, Kristie, Misty, Brittani, Nick, Hannah and Ashley and husband, Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Atticus, Kira, Ava, Ryeli, Chole and Haven; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and all the neighborhood children which she adopoted as her own; all of whom will miss her dearly and her beautiful spirit. The Azle News, Aug. 5, 2015 Edition

Cemetery. Genell was born May 29, 1917 to Frank Westmoreland and Elsie Mae Headdy Elliott. Genell was preceded in death by her two husbands, Robert G. Kearney, Jr. and Lincoln E. Cole; her parents; daughter-inlaw, Patricia; and siblings, Winfred, Lorean, Herman, Catherine, Leota, James, Charles, Paul and Erma. Survivors include son, Robert; daughter, Janis and husband, Larry; granddaughters, Leslie, Claire and Julia; and great-granddaughters, Carlie Genell Elliott Kearney, 98, and Caitlyn; several nieces, passed away Tuesday, July nephews and many friends. 28, 2015. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., WednesThe Azle News, day, August 5, 2015 in Jaybird Aug. 5, 2015 Edition

Michael Watkins 1951 - 2014

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Walnut Creek Elementary won the award for most participants at the Azle Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program with 83 students. Pictured accepting the award are: (l-r) Stella Peters, Emma Flavin, Walnut Creek Principal Jessica Hanson, Edward Holt, Kaytin Greeson, Job Summers, Nathan Quick, and Faith Summers.

Michael Watkins died at age 62 on June 14, 2015. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the LDS Church in Azle followed by a gravesite dedication at Azleland Cemetery in Reno. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on June 16, 1951, the third child of Loren and Beverly (Lane) Watkins. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973. While attending Iowa State University, he met and married Violet Baker. Michael became a successful builder in Wapello County, Iowa. He and his two daughters moved to Irving, Texas in 1980. After remarry-

ing, he welcomed the birth of a third daughter and became the owner of Watkins Construction Company. Michael was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He took the time to use his talents to serve others and help friends and family. Survivors include his daughters, Patricia (Watkins) Hurst of Springtown, Desiree (Watkins) Mortenson of Frederick, Maryland and Angeline Watkins of Bedford; his sister and three brothers, eight grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other friends. The Azle News, Aug. 5, 2015 Edition

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Jury duty? We’ve all gotten that little piece of mail that made our stomach knot up and our eyes glaze over. A jury summons used to mean taking a day off work, fighting for a parking spot in downtown Fort Worth, sitting in a room of similarly perturbed folks, and waiting for your name to be called. If you live in Tarrant County, there’s a much better way now: it’s called “eResponse.” Using the eResponse system, jurors can confirm their jury service date or request exemptions, disqualifications, or deferrals of the date of service. These jurors are then emailed their court assignments or responses to their excusal requests. The email gives instructions

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Unoffi cial: Bridge could be fi nished by early No TxDOT maintains early 2016 completion date BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

tion site. Then there are those who The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) still live along South Stewart whose projects the South Stewart drive home is now much longer Street bridge over Ash Creek than usual. Likewise, Ash Creek Baptist will be completed in “early Church, Cross Timbers Golf 2016.” Val Lopez, a TxDOT spokes- Course, and Sassy Salon say person, said construction is go- they are affected by the bridge ing very well, and pointed out closure. that work on the bridge started just after months of heavy rains Ash Creek Baptist Church Wesley Shotwell is the stopped. “We’ve actually had very pastor of Ash Creek Baptist nice, dry weather – perfect for Church, where congregants have been asked to observe construction,” Lopez said. Rick White, public services a fi ve-mile detour in order to director for the city of Azle, worship. He says it’s important to him and his congregation to agrees. In fact, White attends meet- remain positive in a challengings each week between Tx- ing situation. Asked if the church had obDOT and the contractors for the bridge construction proj- served any impact from the ect, where he learns up-to-the- road closure at the very edge of minute information about the its property, Shotwell responded in his characteristic style. project. “We have observed that While he understands TxDOT’s stance in maintaining we will be very happy when its early 2016 projection for the bridge is done – it’ll be completion – “if it were my great!” the pastor said. “It project, I’d be saying the same has been challenging, but it’s thing, just in case bad weath- going to be better when it’s er sets in or something goes complete.” Shotwell recognizes that the wrong – White says the project could be completed as early as church has had lots of time to prepare for the bridge replaceNov. 1. That projection is based on ment – more than a decade, in conversations and informa- fact, as the project was schedtion from the contractors do- uled and then rescheduled seving the actual work, as well as eral times. Still, the change in traffi c has the schedule they’ve provided proven confusing, especially to White. An early completion would some of the elderly parishiobe welcome news to countless ners. As Ash Creek’s annual Vacapeople whose neighborhoods are experiencing much higher tion Bible School approached, traffi c as motorists try to fi ndShotwell thought attendance their way around the construc- might be down because of the

Work is progressing daily on the South Stewart Bridge. A city offi cial thinks the construction will conclude well ahead of its projected early 2016 date – maybe by November. Photo by Mark K. Campbell diffi culty for people getting to Cross Timbers Golf Course the church. The story couldn’t be more “But we did everything we different at the city-owned golf could to inform people how to course. get here and to help them get General Manager Keith Harhere, and for the most part, they ris says the bridge project really are fi nding their way here,” hasn’t affected play at all. Shotwell said. “We’re probably “In fact, we’ve had an unnot getting as many fi rst-time seasonable June and July that visitors.” has generated income that’s He also said not a Sunday $35,000 more than last year’s goes by without someone pull- June and July,” Harris said. ing into the church parking lot “It’s been a lot busier than norto ask for directions. mal, and play is just way up this “How do we get out of here?” summer.” they ask. Harris attributes the increase Shotwell remains encour- to a course that’s in great conaged by the progress he sees on dition thanks to a new superinthe project. tendent who is working hard to “They’ve been working hard, keep it in top shape. and they’ve been working evThis spring’s rainfall gets kuery day,” he said. dos, too, Harris said. “I think, when it’s fi nished, Plus, especially with folks it will be a great improvement. who aren’t local to the area, It’s a necessary thing, and we’re golf course employees take all just working through it.” extra time with each phone

Sassy Salon on South Stewart Street, said she and her coworkers feel like the bridge project has affected their business negatively. “There’s just not nearly as much traffi c out here as their normally is. The people who typically use South Stewart Street to cut through can’t do that right now.” That decrease in traffic is showing up in fewer new customers and a walk-in clientele that’s less than what the salon is used to seeing, Tinney said. “Plus, we have a lot of clients who don’t live in the area, so they’re not as familiar with the roads,” Tinney said. “Some of them have trouble getting here.” Sounds like that early completion possibility would be Sassy Salon Melissa Tinney, a stylist at more than welcomed. call to make sure visitors are informed about the bridge being out. Callers are given the detour route when they book a tee time so they aren’t surprised by fi nding the roadway closed. Even the course’s web site has a scrolling red banner notifying golfers of the road closure. “Periodically we might forget, and we’ll have someone who calls from the bridge area to ask how to get here, but for the most part, we’ve been able to prevent that by being proactive,” Harris said. “We draw a lot of play from Springtown, Weatherford, and Aledo, so those people are coming from that direction anyway.”

Chamber hears about art at its monthly meeting Azle Area Chamber of Commerce members got an upbeat message from local pastor/author/optimist/art enthusiast Perrianne Brownback at the group’s Aug. 4 meeting. Brownback reiterated the idea that Azle’s art community is thriving and that supporting the arts in turn supports area commerce. A popular “spokes-puppy” made a visit, too. Sweetie, a 5-yearold beagle-Labrador mix, entertained the crowd. “She’s the perfect example of the kinds of dogs at the shelter,” said Jessie Flores, Azle Animal Shelter supervisor. Perrianne Brownback (left) spoke at the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting Aug. 4, but it was Sweetie (above) from the Azle Animal Shelter who stole the show. Photos by Natalie Gentry

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Irish sportsman hunting alone in 1847-48 got into trouble

uppose you were a young, former British army officer hunting alone in the American West, traveling with a dog and your supplies on a sled. You had spent a night under a heavy buffalo robe, holding the dog, Ishmah, for warmth. It was so cold your beard had icicles, and “jingled like bells.” With the sled loaded to begin traveling the next morning, Ishmah heard wolves howling and ran off, pulling the sled with all the supplies. Such was the dilemma of Captain John Palliser somewhere in the American West of the Upper Mississippi River in the winter of 1847. He tried to follow the tracks, but became lost with no fire, blankets, food or weapons. The six foot, four inch tall Irishman, born in Dublin in 1817, grew up on his father's country estate in County Waterford. He attended Trinity College in Dublin and served in the British military (the Waterford militia) off and on from 1839 to 1863, reaching the rank of captain. He took a year off (fall of 1847-spring 1848) to hunt in the American West as numerous other noblemen from the British Isles began doing. He didn't organize a big expedition like some of the wealthier upper class, but roughed it on his own a lot of the time. Not as interested in the history and geography, he mostly just liked to hunt, keeping the skins and other trophies. Fortunately, in the serious situation in which Palliser found himself that wintry day, his dog returned after several hours with the sled intact. That close scrape was not his only one. Once while climbing up mountains to hunt bighorn sheep, the sheep set off an avalanche of rocks, and debris fell on top of Palliser. Another time

he wounded an elk. Thinking it dead, he approached with his knife to skin it. The animal kicked the knife out of Palliser's hand, began pawing him, nearly knocking him to the ground. PAGES FROM Then on anothoccasion an WESTERN er angry buffalo HISTORY ran at him and him head J’Nell L. Pate hit on, which Palliser described as “with a shock like an earthquake.” Fortunately, the buffalo's head was thick with fur, thus softening the blow, and its head was so big that the horns reached on each side of Palliser instead of striking him. Even so, Palliser was knocked into a snowdrift. One would think that the young man would stop hunting alone, and perhaps he did. He was very resourceful, however, when he needed to be, building buffalo-skin boats, making a shelter with tree branches and shooting an animal to make pants for himself. His trip to the American West lasted only eleven months. He did camp with others on the Yellowstone River near the mouth of the Big Horn tributary to it. He called it a “hunter's heaven” when nearby he could hunt buffalo, elk, deer, antelope, sheep, and also spend time fishing. Even duck and pheasant were nearby. Of course, not yet protected from killing, eagles fell prey to Palliser's gun. His only complaint was that no bears existed in that area. He found them elsewhere, though. When he left to go back to Europe,

two small boats made of buffalo skins carried the skins, horns and other animal trophies to an American Fur Company post where they traveled by steamboat down to St. Louis to ship home. He even took some buffalo calves alive to Ireland. Palliser later came back to North America, employed by the Royal Geographical Society and the British government to explore and survey the Canadian prairies and Rockies. The Palliser Expedition (1857-1860) explored possible routes in Canada for the Canadian Pacific Railway, and he also discovered new plants. The Royal Geographical Society awarded Palliser their Patron's Gold Medal for his work and published a map of the surveyed areas in 1865. Palliser's work was instrumental in ending the domination of the Hudson's Bay Company over land that covered all tributaries to Hudson Bay, and he is credited with opening up a new era of settlement and development in the Canadian West. However, he reported that the area of what is now southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan was too dry for agriculture, but the British government ignored it and encouraged farming. Unfortunately for the poor farmers, later events proved Palliser correct. The 1930s Dust Bowl drought devastated the area just as it did in the American Great Plains. A Palliser Hotel and a Palliser neighborhood exist in Calgary, Alberta, and also a Palliser Range in the Canadian Rockies. He died in Waterford, Ireland in 1887. Accomplished though he was, I had never heard of Palliser until I read Peter Pagnamento's book, Prairie Fever: How British Aristocrats Staked A Claim to the American West. Thanks, Peter. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle hasauthoredseveralbooks,manyofwhich are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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Putting a ring on it – 40 years apart his seemed like a really good idea at the time. In the spring of 1975, I had an elaborate (for me) scheme to impress my impossibly lovely next door neighbor who was now visiting me at UT-Austin from Southwest Texas State in San Marcos. We had bought tickets to a Chicago concert together earlier; they were $5 each and we walked to a neighborhood drug store – in an old house! – where a ON YOUR lady moMARK seyed over from a Mark K. Campbell counter to a small booth, opened the window, and we picked out seats off the venue chart. (After any purchase, those seats were X’d out with a pencil.) So we had tickets to a great group, one that was “rock ‘n’ roll with horns.” My master plan was to give her a memento when Chicago played “Colour My World.” The concert arrived and progressed. In my pocket, wrapped in a tissue, was what I had spent my last $5 on, a “jade” ring. I had no idea if the green circle was really jade, but I had saved a couple of $2.50 checks from my mother (“Don’t tell your dad”) to buy it. A white-tuxed Terry Kath arrived on the stage and walked up to a white grand piano. The unmistakable piano beginning of “Colour My World” started and I fished that wrapped ring out of my pocket and pressed it into her hand. Home run! That worked out as wonderfully as I had hoped, even in my teenage hormonal frenzy. The (soon to be) Bride loved it. Flash forward 40 years. I figured it would be cool to reenact that “Colour My World” scene, especially since I had won Chicago tickets – on my birthday, another good omen, surely. There were some bumps along the way. The concert was at an outdoor venue, Gexa Energy Pavilion, in July, and our ducats were just lawn “seats.” Still, I managed to find that old jade ring. I scratched out a few heartfelt words on hotel stationery and tucked it into my back pocket. (She discovered it at the elevator, but I retrieved the note before she read it.) At Gexa, it was 7,000 degrees. Before we got our blanket spread out on the lawn, I had sweated through every piece of clothing I had on. Clandestinely, I slid the ring under my doffed flip-flops. However, when I came back from a restroom visit, the Bride had rearranged the blanket and used my shoes to anchor it; now I had no idea where the green ring was in the green grass as the sun disappeared. Terrific. This was not going to be 1975 redux. That’s when I noticed the group was playing all of “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon” from Chicago II and “Colour My World” was part of it. Miraculously, I found the ring, just when the song started. I passed it and the note over to her. She would probably rather have had an Aquafina water bottle, but she smiled – which meant a lot, even all these years later since my frenzy for her has not diminished.

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ou’ve heard that, right? “It’s a dry heat.” It’s 110 in the shade, but it’s a dry heat. That’s what they say, anyway. Well, whatever they’re selling, I’m not buying. Dry heat! If there are 3 digits involved, it’s hot! My idea of perfect weather can be summed up by my golf game. I usually shoot in the 70’s. If it’s much warmer or colder than that, I don’t play. And then I went and spent a week in the desert. Last week I attended a conference in Phoenix. I was prepared to be miserable when I saw the forecast range of 103-109 every day I was scheduled LIFE MATTERS to be there. I was extra Gerry Lewis nervous because a part of the schedule included two mornings of golf. In case you missed the pun, that thing about shooting in the 70’s is completely temperature related. I’m a crummy golfer. Thank goodness, the golf game was about strategic networking and not golf. When I play with people who take golf seriously, it is not fun for anyone. How hot was it? It was so hot, the soles of my golf shoes came unglued! After 10 holes, both soles had completely come off and I felt like I was walking around in ballet shoes. At least that is my assumption, since I don’t have any personal ballerina experience. Actually, I don’t think the heat in Phoenix had anything to do with my shoes coming apart, but it makes for a great story. And who am I to let a little truth get in the way of a great story? Here’s a story from the desert that is absolutely true. I deliberately didn’t check the temperature while we were out that day, because I didn’t want to be psyched out. Around hole 13, we were sitting in the cart waiting. It was a rare shady spot and there was a little bit of a breeze. It was downright pleasant, so I risked checking the Weather Channel app on my phone. It was 101 degrees! Not only was the temperature 101, the app said it felt like 97. Seriously. Summer wind chill in the desert! I’ve come to the conclusion that there might actually be something to that whole “dry heat” thing. I’ve sweated more carrying my briefcase to my car on summer mornings at home than I did in an entire week in the valley of the sun. This requires me to admit something: I am sometimes wrong! And the sooner I admit it, the better off I am because everyone else knows I am sometimes wrong. Our lives don’t just matter to God when we are right. Confessing when we are wrong leads to healthier relationships and gives us the opportunity to extend the grace of forgiveness to each other. There’s great power in that. While we were outside after dinner one evening a little shower came up. I just sat there. It was a dry rain. 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.

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Panel hears testimony in wake of jail death

he Texas House Texas county jails might adjust NAACP Committee on their practices in the incarceratestified, County Affairs tion of mentally ill inmates. suggestmet on July 30 to ing that Brandon Wood, director of hear testimony on the Texas Commission on Jail transSandra Bland and Standards, said mental health parency jail standards. issues has become the commission’s Bland, 28, was pulled over top priority and that state fundinclude by a state trooper in Hempstead ing to add beds for inmates official on July 10. Soon after, she was with mental issues is forthcomd o c u placed in the Waller County Jail ing. Wood testifi ed that there ments and was found dead in her cell have been 140 in-custody suithat could STATE on July 13. Investigators ruled cides in Texas since 2009 and be altered the death a suicide. The story, 22 in 2014. He recommended CAPITAL and video covered by local, state, national enhancements to mental health HIGHLIGHTS r e c o r d and world news agencies, has screening processes, such as ings that emerged in the context of oth- the addition of personnel who Ed Sterling do not er tragic outcomes involving are qualifi ed to assess mencapture black citizens and law enforce- tal health and deliver mental everything that happens. Sevment. eral audience members spoke health care. “How does someone get Texas Department of Public about their personal experiencpulled over for not signaling Safety Director Steven Mc- es related to racial profi ling by and end up dead three days lat- Craw said the Federal Bureau law enforcement. er? It just does not compute,” of Investigation and the Texas Greg Hansch, public policy said Committee Chair Garnet Rangers are investigating the director of National AssociaColeman, D-Houston, in open- arrest and death of Bland and tion of Mental Illness of Texas, ing the hearing. Coleman called suggested the public release of called for Texas to better adfor discussion on how such an the arrest video was an act of dress racism in law enforceevent might affect the Texas transparency on the agency’s ment. And, while acknowlDepartment of Public Safety’s behalf. edging increases in the Texas training of offi cers and how Yannis Banks of the Texas Legislature’s attention to men-

tal health issues generally over the past couple of legislative sessions, Hansch said Texas still has long way to go in addressing needed improvements in its mental health system. Planned Parenthood is discussed The state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on July 29 met to receive invited testimony concerning Planned Parenthood and its Texas affi liates in light of recent news. In opening the hearing, committee Chair Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, said, “Senators, I am sure all of you have seen the recent videos and news stories showing top Planned Parenthood executives casually discussing donation and potentially to sell fetal tissues and organs. The cavalier attitude portrayed in these videos was alarming and disturbing to many people throughout the nation and of course here in Texas.”

Attorney General Ken Pax- ing and also to run dishwashing ton testifi ed that the state is and laundry appliances after conducting its own investiga- sunset or later. When the weather gets hot, tion of Planned Parenthood affi liates in Texas and that a fed- electricity usage peaks between eral investigation of Planned 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., according to Parenthood also is in progress. the PUC. Texas Department of Health and Human Services represen- Grand jury indicts Paxton tatives testifi ed about the agen- A Collin County grand jury cy’s role in regulating abortion last week indicted Ken Paxton, practices and explained that a former state representative the agency has no authority in from McKinney and current the sale or donation of fetal tis- state attorney general. Felony counts against Paxton sue, but it can report suspected abuses to other agencies that reportedly are expected to be unsealed sometime on Monday, have jurisdiction. Aug. 3. Paxton has been accused of Agency urges conservation The Public Utility Commis- encouraging investments in a sion of Texas on July 30 urged McKinney-based technology consumers to conserve electric- company without telling invesity because of record electricity tors he was a stockholder in the demand and higher than normal company and that he was maktemperatures throughout the ing a commission on the investments. state. The agency asked residenVeteran state reporter and legislative tial and business customers to analyst Ed Sterling is member services adjust air conditioning thermo- director for the Texas Press Association, stats at least two degrees higher whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million. and turn off unnecessary light-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Confederate fl ag is not hatred; it is history

of your police, and I’m outraged that I’m not hearing from “We the People” over the overthrowing of our country. Now they want your guns; where are “We the People”?

In response to your column last week [On Your Mark, July 29, “When a single sentence changes everything”), I believe you’re dead wrong about the Confederate Flag being offensive . It’s a piece of history, not a symbol of hate. And history is basically experience, so we learn from it. When you let others decide for you what is and isn't acceptable, you cease to be relevant. Our First Amendment is to not impede your freedom of speech and expression – no matter who it offends. Let no one restrict your speech, or soon they will own you. It offends me the lack of speech I’m hearing in defense

Rob Hague

Promise kept: Obama changed U.S., negatively Dear Editor: Please pardon this very appropriate verb now: America gets TRUMPed with President Barack Obama literally giving the store away in lifting all embargoes, coupled with letting our sworn enemy, Iran have nuclear energy – hint, hint, a nuclear bomb! – in meetings June 14. What’s that ubiquitous political phrase – “to just kick the

can down the road”? It’s meaning: to defer conclusive action with short-term solution. Well, in this case, to kick Iran down the road. Oh, um, go along to get along. Our president seemingly has his own little caliphate kicking in overdrive with this deal to surAzle render our country over to a hostile nation without fi ring a shot. The only people Mr. Obama is answering to, is mullahs with drab colored head scarves perpetually shouting in a clarion voice, “Death to America.” The most disturbing part of this is that these Machiavellian politician Democrats and RINO [Republicans in Name Only] Republicans alike – who have the backbone of a Slinky and fold over like a cheap suit at Kmart blue light special – have given Mr. Obama everything that he wanted in the past and the present are onboard for this nonsense as well for this quisling reincarnate of Bene-

dict Arnold. America, you certainly got what you wanted in 2008 when you elected this character not once, but twice, when Mr. Obama said “he was going to fundamentally change America.” This is one time a politician kept his promise by decoupling our democracy, our way of life, and tearing up the Constitution. And the fi nal coup de grace as reported by various media outlets: a nefarious side deal to protect Iran from an Israeli airstrike on the nuclear sites. For you loyal Obama supporters, you might want to research what the God of mankind says about someone who goes against His people (the Jews) and if you're too lazy to pick up a Bible, just Google the answer. But don't fret, you still got your “free stuff.” Joseph Bryan Fort Worth

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Season starts August 11 BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The fi rst day of school is still a ways away, but Azle High School volleyball squads are already in action. The season began with twoa-day practices that started Monday, Aug. 3. Those multi-practices continue through Thursday, Aug. 6. When two-a-days and tryouts conclude that afternoon, Head Coach Jennifer Robinson will meet with parents in the main gym at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Hornets will play a slew of scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 7 at Weatherford. There, the new 2015 AHS varsity squad will face the hosts, Godley, and Springtown. That trio of contests is immediately followed by a trip to Burleson the next day to tangle in another series of scrimmages, this time against the hosts and Northwest Eaton. The season offi cially begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 with a 6 p.m. contest against Decatur at the Lady Eagle gym. Then the varsity continues its road adventures, this time with the fi rst tournament of the season at Denton Ryan. Azle opens with Lubbock Monterey at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The Lady Hornets regroup after those contests to ready for another tourney that starts Aug. 20 at Northwest. In pool play, AHS will face Canyon Randall, Flower Mound, and Midlothian at the Eaton High School gym.

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Seems Impossible but Rogue Nation best M:I yet Say what you want about Tom Cruise – his private life might not be too impressive but his fi lm career sure is. Cruise is a movie star.

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Hope for the future

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Center of Hope aims to help those in need with short- and long-term assistance BY NATALIE GENTRY to walk with people to make The Parker County Center this change,” she continued. “It of Hope is dedicated to offer- often takes long-term dedicaing services and resources to tion to help break the cycle of impoverished residents in an generational poverty.” effort to break the cycle and alleviate their burdens. Short-term help CEO Paula Robinson spoke The organization offers about their mission at the short-term crisis assistance Springtown Chamber of Com- such as daily meals and limited merce monthly luncheon July fi nancial assistance to families 23. experiencing a crisis, such as a “We are a Christ-centered medical situation. organization dedicated to help“We want to help when peoing others break the cycle of ple need a little help, but there poverty in are other times Parker County when the situ– building on ation is truly relationships about educatwith accounting people ability,” she to help them said. “An imhelp themportant part of selves,” Robour mission inson said. statement is “We’re realour dedicaly trying to be Paula Robinson tion. so much more Center of Hope CEO “You can’t than just a build relationfood pantry,” ships with she added, “so we help through people without dedication, and an analysis of expenses to help you can’t hold people account- people discover what is causing able without a relationship.” them to need continuous assisRobinson noted that differ- tance.” ent organizations have varied She also noted that the Cenfocuses and purposes. ter of Hope has moved away “Our purpose is to help break from asking too many details the cycle of poverty; we want that may place volunteers in a

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position of judgment. “We don’t want this process to be about judgment, so we’ve taken some of the detail-oriented questions out of our analysis,” Robinson said. “A lot of the time people don’t realize what they spend money on until we sit down and look at their essential living expenses. “Then they begin to think about what they spend any extra money on – whether it be cigarettes, alcohol, or lottery tickets – and [the Center of Hope] is not in a judgment position, which is a much better place for us to be.” Long-term solutions Short-term help defi nitely has its place in assisting people experiencing a crisis. However, when that help is given too long, it can actually become harmful to the recipients. The center’s Work Force class provides computer training to job seekers with little-tono computer expertise to assist them in competing within today's job market. In conjunction with the Weatherford College Computer Skills for Business Class, the PLEASE SEE CENTER, PAGE 2B.

Sunfl owers are really going to like the upcoming days of weather; forecasters are predicting highs over 100 degrees every day for at least a week. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Temps to soar over 100 The cooler early summer is just a memory now. Real Texas summer has arrived. Depending on the local forecaster, temperatures will be at least 100 degrees for the next several days. And some are making dire predictions – guessing temperatures could soar as high as 108 by early next week. One example: Channel 8 says 105 for Thursday, then 104, 104, 106, and 106. No rain is predicted. Azle PD offers fans for those in need. Call Sgt. Kevin Rogers at 817-444-3221 or email him Center of Hope CEO Paula Robinson says the organization she leads endeavors to at krogers@ci.azle.tx.us. train clients with computer skills so they can enter the workforce and become selfsuffi cient. Photo by Natalie Gentry

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

THE

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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

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........................ Notices 57........... Pets, Livestock 58..............Piano Service 59................Pool Service 60................Professional Services 61...................... Personal 62.....................Plumbing 63...............Public Notice 64............... Photography 65........................Printing 66........................Roofi ng 67.................... Recycling 68........................Storage

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

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Appliances

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Arts/Crafts

BrewHound! Make beer, wine, cheese and more at home! OPEN in west Fort Worth. 817-615-9551. Brewhoundsupplies.com.

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Auctions

Auction Winner. Bid-winner at Springtown Storage Auction on 7-18-15 Lot # 97. Please call William E. Hickey IV at 817-897-4906 in regards to an heirloom item.

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Autos, Trucks

LOOKING TO PURCHASE 69-74 Camaros & Novas and 56-57 Chevys. (All Conditions). 817-9443450. 1999 GMC Pickup, extended cab, 2016 inspection and tags. $5,000 cash. 817-908-2211. FOR SALE: 1997 GMC pickup, runs great. 940-748-2617.

Bishop’s Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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Auto Repair Service

BLUE COLLAR GARAGE Classic Car Repair Buy/Sell Classic Cars From the Driveway To the Highway 817-996-7887

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Campers & Trailers

Pickup LWB Camper Shell, $80 and single axle Trailer, $100. 817237-9502.

Cement Work

J.A.M. Concrete

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

Driveways • House Slabs • Garages • Add-ons Small Land Clean-ups • Gravel Driveways Kiley Chesney, Owner Springtown, TX • Mobile 817-846-6645

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Electrician

BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates. 817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com. TECL#25253. USA A BETTER ELECTRICAL SOLUTION, INC. Commercial, Residential, Industrial NO JOB TOO SMALL Emergency Service Service & Repairs Licensed & Insured TECL 20822 817-849-1534

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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

Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also ..

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

• Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change • Boxed display ads also available (All ads must be paid in advance unless you have previously established credit)

Excavating

Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

Farm Equipment

FOR SALE: Mitsubishi MTE 2000 garden tractor with 4 wheel drive, 25 HP diesel, 4 speed PTO and box blade. $3,950. 817-2237061.

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday Monster Yard Sale 100 Dennis Dr., Azle off Kimbrough and Sportman Park Dr. Huge Yard Sale! August 7, 8, and 9 7am- 6pm. 724 Etheridge Dr., Azle. Houehold items, tools, yard tools, furniture, too much to list. Friday & Saturday 8am-6pm, 1212 Lindale - Pelican Bay. Beautiful antique furniture, collectibles, glassware, kitchen items, lots of miscellaneous clothes.

1951 International Harvester Farmall Cub, needs TLC. Has blade, good paint job. $3,300 ﬁrm. 817-677-3975.

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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

Big Garage Sale! 309 Sage Trail, Springtown. 6:30-? ThursdaySaturday August 6,7,8. Kids and baby stuff, furniture, a little bit of everything. Estate Sale Thursday-Saturday 8a-4p Thursday and Friday, 8a-12p Saturday. 721 Timberoaks Dr., Azle. Garage Sale Friday-Saturday 7a-5p. 967 Arvel Circle, Reno. Thursday-Saturday, 3232 Gilliland Road, Springtown. Large variety including baby items, antiques. Something for everyone. 2 Families, Friday-Saturday, 8A5P, 225 Oak Street, Springtown. Furniture, clothes, antiques, lots more. Huge Yard Sale Friday-Sunday, open at 8AM, 2573 NW Parkway, Azle. Furniture, washer/dryer, lots of everything.

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.

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

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.

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

Bobcat & Tractor Service • Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-991-9430

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For Sale

FOR SALE: Temperpedic Adjustable Queen Bed. Perfect Condition. Used 6 times. $2,000.00. 817-789-2008.

Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755.

Metal roll up door for storage building. 9 foot wide, in good condition. $250. 817-681-7287.

MAYHEWS LAWN PATROL. Mowing, cleanup and haul-off, Free Quotes. 817-308-5288.

1995 Seadoo Bombardier GTX 3 seats w/trailer, $1,900. 3-piece sectional sofa, excellent condition. $400/best offer. 817-233-0912.

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAYS BY 5:00PM

Garage Sales

City of Reno

y t i n u Comm

RNA Lawn Services

• No Permit required • Asking 10% of the proceeds to be donated to the City’s Food Pantry! • Contact Meredith Hull to reserve space 817-901-1141

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817-403-2992 901 Emily Trail • Azle, Texas 76020

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

Firefighter Tractor

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

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

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

817-237-5592

Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 Family Owned• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED SUMMER DISCOUNT 10% OFF Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

I would love to be your personal yard expert.

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Garden/Mowing Service

Chad's Tree Service

Summer has Arrived! 817-304-3677

at City Hall 195 W. Reno Rd.

Saturday Aug. 15th 6 am-2 pm

Advertising Works!

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TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069

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Garage Sales

SPECTACULAR INDOOR ESTATE SALE Friday-Saturday, AUGUST 14TH-15TH, 8A-1P, 388 Highland Road, Springtown. Antiques, vintage furniture, household items, lots of tools, clothing, children’s books and lots of treasures.

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

817-919-3696

Nobody does it better!

Hal Freeman - Owner

All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

Dump Truck Hauling

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

817-237-2852

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

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

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

1st Annual

Saul SalinaS

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

2007 COACHMAN TRAILER PRICED FOR QUICK SALE SEE AT 1933 CHURCH ROAD - VERY CLEAN.

Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word

Child Care

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.

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING

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.

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00!

Freeman Construction

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Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work

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

817-480-8841

Moving Sale 30” Frigidaire LP Gas Range $200.00. Craftsman washer and dryer $100.00. 817-237-9502.

Springtown Epigraph THE

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20 year experT

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

817-845-6965

Hauling

MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences Free Estimates 817-996-7887

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Hauling

Scrap Metal Removal. Trash & brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units, etc. 817-374-2571.

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 037

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

Coastal 4x5 round bales, horse quality, fertilized, weed free, $35. 817-412-1283.

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Hay

H&S HAY

Fertilized Coastal 110 Round Bales Available $60/Bale 817-851-9700

FRESH, DRY 4X5 Coastal round bales $60 each. $5 discount for orders 10 and over. 817-909-4052. Coastal square bales, second cutting, $6.50/bale 817-243-5032. Coastal hay for sale. Horse quality fertilized, no weeds. 4x5 round rolls $65/$75. Tommy 817-597-1514. Coastal square bales, first cutting, clean, dry, no fertilizer. $5 in barn. 817-800-9220. FREE HAY - You cut and bale. 817528-0192.

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. Now hiring Class B-CDL Mixer Drivers. Production & Safety Bonuses paid monthly, Employer Matching Retirement Plan available. Apply in person at Wise Ready Mix, 1349 NW Parkway, Azle. Tele-Sales Rep, early AM hours, 7A-1:30P, M-F. Call between 8A-12P, ask for Ms. Wright. 817-221-9222. 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. HIRING 2 LADIES FOR HOUSE CLEANING. Will NOT work every day. Available Monday thru Friday. Schedule issued each Friday. Pocket money for Mom or kids. $60-$100+ a week. 817-237-9848, leave message for a call back. Laborers with a good driver’s license wanted. 817-444-6516 or 817-6570704. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418. WANTED: Responsible young individual (prefer high school graduate) for Apprentice position in small plumbing company. Clean background required. 817-219-0503. Night time Bartenders needed for weekends at Honky Tonk Woman. Apply in person at 11509 FM 730 N. Azle 817-444-6569. *CAREER OPPORTUNITY* Looking for person to learn plumbing business. Double L Plumbing will help you obtain apprenitse license, provide training, prepare you for state exams to obtain your tradesman and journeyman license. Our chosen candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be able to pass drug test and background check, have clean driving record, have neat, clean appearance and a great attitude, be a team player with can-do attitude. Call 817-444-3100 for an interview or email resume to ss@doublelplumbing.us. Advanced Automotive Performance is looking for an experienced Technician. Must provide basic tools and be self-motivated. Pay based on flag hours. Apply in person: 1200 Northwest Parkway, Azle. Help needed for construction of metal buildings. Must be dependable and hard working. 817307-9513.

NOW HIRING

Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years experience

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Help Wanted

WANTED: Experienced Kitchen Staff, Full-time, Long Term. Apply in person at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant in Azle. Are you a ROCK STAR BOOKKEEPER or staff accountant ready for a short commute and a family friendly office? Then this is the place for you! We are a local CPA firm needing a solid bookkeeper/staff accountant with a working knowledge of all QUICKBOOKS platforms to step into this established, tenured team. Will be responsible for payroll and sales tax reporting, GL’s, JE’s, bank recs, account analysis, strong understanding of debits/credits and trial balance. Email a resume ASAP to vicki@ crabtreeandassociates.com. We are looking to interview NOW and get someone in place in 2-3 weeks! Drivers/ Owner Ops! Local work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr. Exp, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. Drivers Wanted! Local Work! Home Daily, Stability, Benefits CDL-A, 1 yr. Exp, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817-676-8487; 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. Frac sand drivers needed. Sign on bonus. Two years driving experience. Regional hauling. Health insurance and paid vacations. 817996-9786 or 817-996-9917. Professional Plumbing Firm looking for experienced Service Technicians. Offering positions to reliable, honest, dependable and detail oriented. Requirements for position: Professional appearance with ability to interact with customers. Current/ Valid license for position sought and Driver License. Own the necessary hand tools. Candidates please fax resume to 817.560.0506. Azle Christian Church is searching for a part time youth minister. We are anticipating this to be about 12 to 15 hours a week. Anyone interested can send a resume to Alan Lobaugh at minister@azlechristianchurch.org. Azle Christian Church is searching for an Administrative Assistant. The position is 28 hours a week, Monday through Thursday. Bookkeeping, electronic and print communication experience is preferred. Please send a resume to Alan Lobaugh at minister@azlechirstianchurch.org. Seeking full-time experienced waitress. Apply in person Monday through Wednesday between 2 and 3pm. Annie’s Country Kitchen, 4005 W HWY 199, Springtown. 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. Questions? Call 817.444.8688. EOE. Part time/ full time landscapers needed. Starting at $9 per hour. Weed eater skills a plus. Experience a plus!! 817-889-2995.

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Help Wanted

HIRING LVN, Full-time, experience preferred. Salary based on experience. Fill out application at Eagle Crest Villa Assisted Living, 113 Denver Trail, Azle. 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. HELP WANTED: Fence Installers. Driver’s license required. 817-4442146.

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Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

HAY FOR SALE. Round bales starting at $40. 817-992-7716.

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COMMUNITY

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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 Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. SUMMER SPECIAL: 20% Off w/this Ad! 817-629-9608.

ACROSS 1 TXism: “got as much __ __ as a hibernating bear” 5 this Baldwin was in film “The Aviator” about TX Hughes 6 in Hays Co. on I-35 7 Roberts of 2007 film “Nancy Drew” with TX Kay Panabaker 8 early TX land grants were made by this entity (2 wds.) 17 “walking on ___” 18 Chireno’s “Gingerbread House” has this facade (2 wds.) 21 ACU degree 22 for older TXns: Medi____ 23 hot dog 24 Hawaiian beach (without the first “i”) 29 1980 song: “Raisin’ ____ in Texas” 30 TX-made salsa 31 Nolte of film “North Dallas Forty” (init.) 32 not expecting? 34 trim off 35 TXism: “___ some gravel” (fell) 36 former TX pro DB for Detroit who is in Hall of Fame 37 TX-born fashion designer, Oldham 38 TX or IA town 39 home of SFA 41 football, e.g. 42 Santa word 43 TXism: “I took a _____” (drank)

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

A&M administrators computer address (abbr.) TXism: “take a look ___” eerie sight near a TX ghost town: “The _____ Light” 48 TXism: “Well, I ______!” (exclamation) 50 “Dallas” was a prime time “____ opera” 51 TX Tommy who won 10 Tony Awards 24

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13 bounty hunter’s quest in early TX 14 how TX tea is best served (2 wds.) 15 _ ___ O’Daniel was 34th gov. of TX 16 South TX rancher: Mary ___ West 19 middles 20 “Texas Troubadour” ______ Tubb 22 Palo Duro, et al. 24 this co. no longer sends telegrams in TX (abbr.) 25 TXism: “if I was ___ better, I couldn’t stand it” 26 Hereford AM/FM

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34 Red Steagall: “Official Cowboy 52 ____ of Texas” 35 Fort Worth Star53 Telegram founder: ____ _ Carter 37 another TX dance 38 TX radio feature: Belfast Army (abbr.) “_ ____ From Creek in Palo Pinto Baseball’s Past” County 40 female univ. student TXism: “trust every- 41 brand the hide body but always 44 long curtain cut the _____” 47 this George was football protectors Oilers’ 1st QB TXism: “two-bit 49 TXism: “could ____ ___” (bad horse) the drops” (little rain)

Home Improvement

040 Home Improvement

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

Residential and Commercial

• Insulation Specializing in Staining and Lacquering SUMMER • Kitchen/ SPECIAL Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad! • Powerwashing • Decks

Interior and Exterior Painting Residential and Commercial

Specializing in Staining and Lacquering • Free Estimates • Small Jobs Welcome • Tape and Bed • Texture and Patch Repairs • Wallpaper Removal

682-717-9987 Bob Abbott

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

30 years Experience

Commercial • Residential

Chapman Carpentry

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

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

Sebastian Enterprises

HANDYMAN

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

“Texas sTyle” Tile • Fencing • PainTing carPenTry • BaThrooms kiTchens • moBile home rePair We Do IT all No Job Too small

Gary 817-550-7776

House Cleaning

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

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Motorcycles

817-946-6787 817-444-4198 J ohn K idd P ain ting 817-406-4023

Exterior Painting Free Estimates

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

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Pets/Livestock

Will pay top dollar for grazing and hay leases. Call 940-389-1936. I WANT TO BUY SHEEP AND GOATS. 817-220-7201.

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

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

We Cater to You

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

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ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

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

HORSE SALE

Friday, auG 7, 2015 - 6:00 PM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Parts Warehouse Parts pulling and receiving. Requires lifting up to 70 lbs. Automotive experience preferred. Service Porter Seeking dependability and a great personality Must have TXDL and a clean driving record.

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. Route/Vending Driver COME GROW WITH US! Seeking dependable representatives for new clients/ locations. Must have good driving record and customer service skills.

Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Paid Weekly, Insurance, Aflac, Paid Vacations and much more

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

Jodi Dusek, H/R Director 940-627-6362

Sell It In The Classifieds!

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.

055 049 Masonry/Stonework

Pool Service

SUMMER IS HERE! Is your pool ready? If not, call GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817230-3838.

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

You’ll love the care you get!

No Positions Available at this Time

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Backgrounds Checked

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

Miscellaneous

DOVE SEASON LEASE. 100 acres, some maze fields. 940-229-1045.

Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

concrete

commercial • residential

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

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Convenient Location

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

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Sand/Gravel

Driveway gravel, top soil, septic rock. Tandem dump trucks. Grady Mansell 817-713-7495. F&D SERVICES. Gravel Driveways, Excavation, Demolition, Trees, Brush, etc. Free Estimates. 817-2581140 or 817-789-0492.

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Quality Family Business Since 1938

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

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

We’ll be here after the storm.

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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FREEMAN Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC. Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction 36 Years in Azle

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Commercial & Residential

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn Hail in This Area Has Caused Damage that Cannot Be Seen From the Ground.

S h o p L o c a l - D o n ’t g e t s c a m m e d by out of town roofers. In business since 2008

P l e a s e G 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.

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

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

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

Units starting at $450/mo.; trailer spot for $250/mo., background fee required. 817-221-3112. 4-2 DW, over 2,000 sf, on 1+ acre, storage building, CH/A, $950/mo. plus deposit. Dogs allowed. 817602-9519. 4 bedroom 2 bath over 2,000 sq. feet fireplace, fenced yard, refrigerator and stove. Central air/ heat, utility room, washer dryer connections. Azle area, AISD. 817602-9519.

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Ash Creek Storage

Roofing

Ray’s Roofs & Repairs

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

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817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com ROOFING & REPAIRS. Free Estimates, all work guaranteed, 30 yrs experience. Call Ray Carpenter 7 days a week 817-690-1925.

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CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

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Metal Buildings

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Drains Cleaned

084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066.

PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

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Lots/Acreage

FOR SALE: .15 acre lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118. WANTED: Looking to rent/lease 2080 acres with or without buildings. Call Kevin 817-262-0621.

081 Business/Commercial Professional Office Space For Lease: 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Suite 103, 1,100 sq. ft., individual offices; Suite 104, 800 sq. ft. 817-220-2150. 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. 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. 40x40 Shop for Rent. 817-313-7821.

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

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Mobile Home/RV Lots

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

RV Spaces by Day, Week or We now have Pull-Throughs! Month • • • • •

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

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

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

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots 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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We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE! (up to 50 miles)

Springtown RV Park

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

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

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2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $650/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-657-9591. 3-2 duplex, appliances, very clean, close to school, no pets, $875/mo. 817-444-3636. 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. 1620 Newsome Mound Road, 2b-1ba, 2 car carport. Don’t judge this book by its cover. The outside painting will be finished now that it’s stopped raining. Totally remodeled 2 years ago. Gas range, above stove microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker, pet friendly. $875/ mo. Very energy efficient. Quiet neighborhood. I supply lawn service and trash. 817-902-5142. 3-2 brick house, clean, very large yard, fenced. $895 rent, $750 deposit. 1yr lease. Kevin 940-5770254. Office on the square in Springtown. 3-b 1-ba w/carport in Azle 817-2373023. Small 1br house. No pets. Only one person. Very quiet atmosphere. Use of pool available. W/D. All bills paid. $700 rent\$600 deposit. 7545 Portwood Road. House in the back. Please do not pull in drive. 817-3603039. 4 bedroom 2 bath house. Azle. Fenced yard, refrigerator and stove. $795/month 817-602-9519. 3B 1.5BA duplex. New flooring, fenced yard. Comes with one storage unit. Springtown ISD. $725/ mo. 817-228-1752. Lajunta 3-2-2, 1425 Michael Lane, Weatherford. $800 rent/ $600 deposit. 817-360-3039.

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

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

817-444-2430

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199 088

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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

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Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

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AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

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

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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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Small cracks in the brick are normal for Texas soils, but always get a home inspection to discover any and all issues.

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