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Teens terrorize Lake Ridge area; residents ask for curfew BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Teenagers are known for sometimes creating a ruckus, but a handful of them, neighbors say, have repeatedly vandalized and stolen property while eluding meaningful consequences. That drew a standing room only crowd to the Azle city council meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 18. Azle resident Michael Newhouse led the charge with a sign made from a damaged door to his shop, from which Likely, no one in this picture – or their parents – were around when the Beach Boys sang about loving your school in 1963. But you can burglars took more than $2,000 worth bet the Marching Green Pride is true to Azle. The MGP debuted part of its program for the fi rst time Aug. 21 during Friends and Family of tools. Night at Hornet Field. MORE PHOTOS ON 2A! Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman Newhouse asked to be placed on the council agenda to request a curfew in the city to curb the activities of a “gang” of teenagers many residents in the area know quite well. Because the offenders are juveniles, their names may not be released by law enforcement offi cials; but it’s clear Lake Ridge residents know them well and know them by name. Newhouse told council members BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Christmas Album Wa l k e r - S m i t h , Owens, Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, the teens – believed to be between the (producer) Jeremy Montell Jordan, Melinda Doolittle, of the Year categoLongtime Azleites won’t be surages of 14 and 16 – have gone through Edwardson ry for All is Calm, Nic Gonzales (of Salvador), and Seth prised to learn of Andrew Greer’s cars left unlocked, jumped over fences • The Spirit of & Nirva. All is Bright, Songs second nomination for a Dove Award to gain access to back yards, thrown Christmas – MiChristmas, The album is the follow-up to from the Gospel Music Association of eggs at cars and homes. chael W. Smith & Greer's production debut, 2013’s All which he co-pro(GMA). But they’ve also broken into homes Friends, (produc- Things Bright & Beautiful: Hymns Here in Hornetland, Greer’s name is duced with friend where occupants were asleep, ripped ers) Michael W. for the Seasons, which topped Nielsen Kyle Buchanan. familiar to many. down fl ags, and shot out car windows. Smith, Robert De- Christian SoundScan’s Instrumental Greer also perHe graduated from Azle High Using a tool the Azle Police Departaton, David Ham- chart for 25 weeks and earned a GMA forms on the alSchool in 2000, sang in church here, ment recently implemented for resiilton bum with a slew of Dove Award nomination for Instruand his parents and brothers are welldents to view and track crime trends • Motown Christ- mental Album of the Year. Christian artists. known in the community. – RAIDS Online by Bair Analytics – mas – Various ArtOther nominees The 46th Annual GMA Dove But Greer went away to attend BelNewhouse gathered data that indicatists, (producer) in that category inAwards will take place at 6:30 p.m. ed to him there is a burglary or theft mont University in Nashville. Aaron Lindsey clude: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Allen Arena at He remained in the famed Music almost every day in the area. The “legendary Lipscomb University in Nashville. • Christmas “The issues come when you have City after college, and his name has – Guy Penrod, (producer) Michael lineup” of artists featured on All is You can see the full list of 46th Anreached the “household” category Calm, All is Bright, Songs of Christ- nual GMA Dove Award nominees at Omartian there, as well. • When Christmas Comes – Kim mas includes Cindy Morgan, Ginny doveawards.com/nominees. Greer’s nomination comes in the PLEASE SEE CURFEW, PAGE 8A.

AHS grad Greer earns 2nd Dove Award nomination for Christmas recording

Local VFDs getting funds

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer...Are Waning

Seven volunteer fi re departments in the area are among 86 departments across Texas receiving $145,000 from Texas Mutual Insurance Company, a policyholder-owned company, to improve their safety through the Firefi ghter Safety and Training Grant Program. Departments receiving grants in Parker, Wise, and Palo Pinto counties include Springtown, La Junta, Mineral Wells, Peaster, Cool-Garner, Aledo, and Newark. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation Bearing the summer heat that came in July and remains in August, having Eagle Mountain Lake full was a blessing. However, It was back insurance, and Volunteer Firefi ghter to school for thousands of Azle ISD students when the bell rang on Monday, Aug. 24. Of course, the unoffi cal end of summer is Labor Day – which comes as late as possible this year, Sept. 7. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman PLEASE SEE GRANTS, PAGE 4A.

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35 Years Ago In August 1980, a barge carrying pumps was launched into Eagle Mountain to allow the city to bypass its water intake pumps bedeviled because of the low lake level.

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MGP: Friends and Family Night

Percussion Director Jack Baker Azle High School’s Marching Green Pride performed a special preview at its Friends and Family Night Friday, Aug. 21 at Hornet Field. A surprise finale had parents joining their students on the field for a quick marching lesson and ended with one dad being chosen in a raffle to direct the band as it performed the Hornet Fight Song and the AHS Alma Mater. Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman

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Reno man using bayonet charged with stabbing murder BY NATALIE GENTRY Floyd Levi Nunley, 49, of Reno was arrested Monday, Aug. 17, and charged with murder in the stabbing death of Shane Allen Veselka, 40, of Fort Worth. According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, Veselka died at 5:33 p.m. that evening at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Azle due to stab wounds of the chest and abdomen. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. The probable cause affidavit stated that Nunley, the resident of a home in the 1000 block of Shady Lane – where the incident occurred – admitted to stabbing Veselka with a bayonet after he put Nunley in a headlock. A Reno police officer was dispatched to the residence at approximately 4:15 p.m. in response to a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, the officer found Veselka lying on the ground, non-responsive and bloody, although still breathing. The officer said he placed Nunley in restraints and called to get LifeCare dispatched to the scene. Veselka was transported by ambulance to the hospital. According to the affidavit, Nunley told the officer that Veselka came in the house and placed Nunley in a headlock. He said he pulled himself to a chair, grabbed a bayonet from the arm of the chair, and stabbed Veselka. According to Parker County Jail records, Nunley has been charged with murder with bond set at $1 million.

Rockin’ the Stewart Street Bridge

The replacement of the Stewart Street Bridge is moving along thanks to the long stretch of rain-free days. Abutments were scheduled to be placed Thursday, Aug. 27 according to onsite personnel. Before that happens, hundreds of these huge rocks – known as riprap – will be placed in the creekbed to help deter scour and water erosion on the bridge supports. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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ley has had with the law, nor is it the first time he has been charged with a violent crime. He was arrested Feb. 11, 2006 on charges of attempted murder and deadly conduct/ discharge of a firearm. An article in the Feb. 16 issue of the News that year says that during a domestic dispute, Nunley fired a semi-automatic rifle at a family member who drove into the driveway in an attempt to defuse the situation. SWAT eventually surrounded the residence and used a public address system to negotiate Nunley’s surrender. According to court records, he later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and received probation. Then, on Dec. 17, 2008, the A history of violence courts revoked his probation This isn’t the first run in Nun- and Nunley was sentenced to

four years in jail. Veselka was also no stranger to violence. In addition to his criminal record reaching back as far as 1996, Veselka was also the victim of an attempted murder in 2006. According to an account published in the Oct. 25, 2006 Epigraph, Veselka was involved in a shooting in Springtown on Oct. 21 stemming from an argument between him and William Wayne Brown. The article noted that Parker County Sheriff’s deputies found Veselka lying underneath the dead body of his friend, who was also shot. According to witness statements, gunshots were heard after an argument ensued between the two men. Brown’s death was later ruled a suicide.

NOTICE OF 2015 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF AZLE A tax rate of $0.6795 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Azle. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate. PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.6795 per $100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.6680 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.6666 per $100 ROLLBACK TAX RATE $0.7060 per $100 The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Azle from the same properties in both the 2014 tax year and the 2015 tax year. The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Azle may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate. YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Ron Wright City of Azle tax assessor-collector 100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196 817-884-1100 taxoffice@tarrantcounty.com http://access.tarrantcounty.com/ en/tax.html You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: September 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020. Second Hearing: September 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020.

BY JACKIE “JJ” JOY Last Friday we were met with some disappointment. Due to some confusion with the Tarrant County Food Bank, produce was not delivered. However; it was rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 and that put a smile on everyone’s face. If you enjoy yoga, we have two levels of classes: low impact chair yoga and higher impact yoga classes. Chair yoga is on Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. The regular yoga classes are on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. If you prefer “normal” chair exercises, you can attend that class on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. All of these take place in the Emanuel Building. That is the first building on the right as you come into the Ash Creek Park area. The menu for the week be-

ginning Aug. 31 will include country fried steak with gravy and spaghetti casserole. Plan to attend on Wednesday, Aug. 29 as we celebrate September’s birthdays and anniversaries with cake and ice cream. For a complete look at the menus and happenings at your local senior center, feel free to come by and visit. The location address is 601 Southeast Parkway here in Azle or call 817444-0070. This week we want to Spotlight Mrs. Joyce Glover. Joyce has been a member of the center for more than 10 years. She was the oldest mother at the center for Mother’s Day this year. Unfortunately, her friends at the center will miss her bright smile and loving manner. She passed away last Saturday from an unexpected ailment.

Our thoughts and condolences go to her family and loved ones. Do you need help finding assistance around your home or for special needs? Our center has a lot of resource information that may help you find what you are looking for including home care, lawyers, or even transportation. For all you who like doing crafts, the Senior Center is having a Crafters Sale: Art to Zippers. A wide variety of items will be available for purchase, from beads, ceramics, flowers, art, zippers, and many other craft supplies. Mark your calendars for Sept. 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11 from 9 a.m-2 p.m. The sale will be located in the B.J. Clark Annex building, room four. Hope to see you soon!

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase The City of Azle will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 1.94 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The first public hearing will be held on September 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020. The second public hearing will be held on September 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway, Azle, TX 76020. The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR: Alan Brundrett, Mayor ; Bill Jones, Mayor Pro Tem; Dr. William Chambers, Place 1; David McClure, Place 2; Paul Crabtree, Place 4; Rouel Rothenberger, Place 5; Lee Barrett, Place 6 AGAINST: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

The average taxable value of a residence homestead in City of Azle last year was $114,576. Based on last year’s tax rate of $0.6680 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $765.37. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in City of Azle this year is $115,422. If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.6666 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $769.40. If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.6795 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $784.29. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

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Pairs from Azle, Springtown, and Poolville indicted A Parker County grand jury met Thursday, Aug. 20, in Weatherford to consider evidence in several criminal cases as presented by the Parker County District Attorney’s office. The grand jury handed down

40 indictments against 34 defendants. Among those, two live in Azle, two in Springtown and two in Poolville. • Amanda Glee Lefan, 27, of Azle, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance

in penalty group 3, 28-200 grams, a third-degree felony. • Kimberly Louise Carlson, 45, of Azle, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony.

• Donovan Wayne Cearley, 25, of Springtown, was indicted for unlawful manufacture or delivery of a simulated controlled substance, a state jail felony. • Cody Lynn Qualls, 29, of Springtown, was indicted for

possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. • Jerremiah Alexander Segura, 23, of Poolville, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, less than one gram, a

state jail felony. • Gerald Glen Sullens, 44, of Poolville, was indicted for indecency with a child with sexual contact, a second degree felony, as well as prohibited sexual conduct, a third-degree felony.

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Grants will help improve volunteer firefighter safety n GRANTS, FROM PAGE ONE.

and EMS Insurance Services partnered with the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA) to manage the application process and select the grant recipients. “These grants go a long way toward helping our volunteer fire departments be safer and more prepared to serve our communities,” Chris Barron, executive director of SFFMA, said. “The more we can do to support all firefighters in the state, the more we can reduce and prevent firefighter injuries and deaths.” Each recipient submitted an application outlining a specific

need or project the grant would fund. “The granted funds will cover the cost of membership dues for the volunteer firefighters through the SFFMA,” said ESD1 Chief Stephen Watson. “This provides train-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE The Parker County Emergency Services District 1 will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 10.54 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The first public hearing will be held on September 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the PCESD1 Administration Building 315 Morrow Rd., Springtown, TX 76082 The second public hearing will be held on September 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the PCESD1 Administration Building 315 Morrow Rd., Springtown, TX 76082 The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR: Commissioner’s Rena Peden, Mark Jack, Robert Wershay and Juston Stelzer

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE - ACCEPTING BIDS The City of Reno, Parker County is currently accepting bids for road repair. Bid Bond is required. Please call City Hall at 817-221-2500 for bid packets or email scott.passmore@cityofrenotx.com. Sealed Bids will be opened at City Hall on August 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. All bids must be received by this time. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONTEMPLATED ANNEXATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The 1st Public Hearing will be held by and before the City Council at the City of Reno, Texas on the 14th day of September, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The 2nd Public Hearing will be on October 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. both in the City Hall of the City of Reno for all persons interested in the proposed annexation. The City of Reno, TX, proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory, to wit: Annex an area commencing at the intersection of the current territorial limits of the City and FM 730 North and extending 2,640 feet North along the path of FM 730 North, with the width limited to the width of the FM 730 North public right of way. By order of the City Council of the City of Reno, Texas this the 24th day of August, 2015 - Lynda Stokes, Mayor. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONTEMPLATED ANNEXATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The 1st Public Hearing will be held by and before the City Council at the City of Reno, Texas on the 14th day of September, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The 2nd Public Hearing will be on October 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. both in the City Hall of the City of Reno for all persons interested in the proposed annexation. The City of Reno, TX, proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory, to wit: Annex an area commencing at the intersection of the current territorial limits of the City and SH 199 west and extending 2,640 feet west along the path of SH 199 west, with the width limited to the width of the SH 199 west public right of way. By order of the City Council of the City of Reno, Texas this the 24th day of August, 2015 - Lynda Stokes, Mayor.

NOTICE OF 2015 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF RENO A tax rate of $0.530000 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Reno. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate. PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.530000 per $100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.499900 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.511612 per $100 ROLLBACK TAX RATE $0.543991 per $100 The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Reno from the same properties in both the 2014 tax year and the 2015 tax year. The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Reno may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate. YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:

AGAINST: 0 PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT: Commissioner Justin McKinley The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Parker County Emergency Services District 1 last year was $177,418.00. Bases on last year’s tax rate of $.1000 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $177.42. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Parker County this year if $192,354.00 If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $.09046555 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $174.01. If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $.1000 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $192.35.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Ron Wright Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector 100 E Weatherford St. Fort Worth, TX 76196 817.884.1106 taxoffice@tarrantcounty.com www.tarrantcounty.com You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: September 14, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. Second Hearing: September 14, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

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Spanish church to be dedicated in conference

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Aliento de Dios between Azle and Springtown Aliento de Dios (Breath of God), a new Spanish-speaking church, will be launched with a three-day conference Aug. 2730, with its dedication slated for Aug. 30. Aliento De Dios will hold services at Cornerstone Community Church located at 2233 East SH 199 between Azle and Springtown. Conference services will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 27-29; the dedication starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.

Speakers for the conference include Carlos Contreras of Comunidad Cristiana in Amisadai, Mexico; Henry Pulsifer, minister in Haslet; Jaime Sanchez and Banda Issachar of Ministerio Mana in Fort Worth; Josh Richards, pastor of Cornerstone Community Church; and Scott McDonald, pastor of Aliento de Dios. McDonald grew up in Latin America, speaks fluent Spanish and makes frequent trips to Southern Mexico to hold cru-

sades and seminars. “My wife, Emma, and I are excited about having an organized Spanish church in Springtown,” McDonald said. “We believe the church should function as a family and we will be bringing people together to reach this huge Hispanic population in our area with God’s love and grace.” See more information at The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting cerewww.alientodedios.com. mony for Guardian Home Inspections Thursday, August 13 at 404 W. Main St. in Azle. Guardian Home Inspection specializes in residential home inspections regardless if you are buying, selling, or even maintaining a home or property. Vaughn Santo is a fully licensed and insured professional home inspector. He services several counties including Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Johnson. He is also an animal lover and spends a great deal of time volunteering with local animal shelters and monthly adoption clinics. He is always looking to get furry friends adopted by loving families. Santo can be reached at 817-239-1995 or by visiting his web page at www.guardianinspecttx.com. Photo by Sam Brownback

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Tarrant issues burn ban, all outdoor fires prohibited Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved an outdoor burn ban Tuesday, Aug. 18. The ban on all outdoor burning went into effect immediately and will continue for the next 90 days. The unincorporated areas of Tarrant County have been deMore than 40 kids and parents attended a fishing derby hosted by West Bay Marina termined to be under drought Monday, Aug. 17 for local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Troop 243. Those interested conditions by the Texas Forin Scouting in grades 1-12 were also invited. Photo courtesy Shareen Barrett est Service, and those condi-

tions prompted Tarrant County Fire Marshal Randy Renois to request the ban in an effort to protect lives and properties of the residents of Tarrant County. A violation of the court order prohibiting outdoor burning is a class C misdemeanor and is punishable with a fine of up to $5,000. For information on outdoor cooking and outdoor welding

guidelines, visit http://access. tarrantcounty.com/en/fire-marshal.html. All Tarrant County residents are urged to do their part to prevent fires. Residents in rural areas are encouraged to mow an area at least 30 feet side mowed around homes and all outbuildings to prevent any fire from reaching structures.

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Obituaries William John “Bill” George 2015 A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Biggers Funeral Home. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations may be made in his honor to vascularcures.org, or nfed.org . Bill was born in Floydada to Morris George and Ellen Brock. Survivors include Linda George; son, Bradley George and wife, Jaclyn; daughter, Kristy Young and husband, Chris; grandchildren, Blake George, Brooklyn Young, Brady Young, and Nate Meadows. William John “Bill” George, 62, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015.

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Reba Calhoun, mother, grandmother and teacher passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, 21 days shy of her 98th birthday. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Ash Creek Cemetery, 300 S. Stewart St., Azle. Visitations will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford. Reba was born Sept. 7, 1917 to the late Hunt and Evelena Woody Scoggin, in the Sabathney Community. She was the granddaughter of Parker County pioneers, Samuel “Red Sam” Woody and Mary “Mollie White” Woody. Reba graduated from Azle High School and attended Brownwood, Arlington and Weatherford colleges. She started her 37 year teaching

career in Lone Camp, where she met and married Oscar Calhoun. Reba taught 35 years in Springtown before retiring. She was a member of Parker County Home Extension and loved to travel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hunt and Evelena Scoggin; sister, Oma Lee Scoggin; husband, Oscar Calhoun; and son, Larry Calhoun. Survivors include son, Don Calhoun and wife, Doris, of Azle; daughter-in-law, Elsie Calhoun of Weatherford; four grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and many other loving family members, friends and former students. Services in care of White’s Funeral Home – Weatherford. The Azle News, Aug. 26, 2015 Edition

Springtown. Shane was born, Aug. 15, 1975 in Taft to Ted Veselka and Paula Boudreaux. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include parents, Paula and Melvin Webb; son, Colton Grifﬁth; siblings, Amie Holt and husband, Gary and Brian Veselka and wife, Kim; grandson, Keaton; granddaughter on the way, Melody; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Alexander MidShane Veselka, 40, of Azle, way Funeral Home-Springpassed away, Monday, August town, 817-677-2634. 17, 2015. A memorial service will be The Azle News, held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in Aug. 26, 2015 Edition Alexander’s Midway Chapel,

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Arthur Melvin Connel, 84, of Azle, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church of Azle, 1017 Boyd Road, Azle, 76020. His body will lie in state one hour prior to service time at the church in Azle. Interment will be held at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday

at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. He was born on Dec. 27, 1930, in Haltom City to Ralph Nimrod Connel and Lila Ellen Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield Quillan Connel. He retired from Bell Helicopter. Full Service Funeral Home He was preceded in death Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans by his parents; a son, Melvin Douglas “Doug” Connel; three Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford brothers, Thurman and Herman Giles and Jack Connel. 817-444-3211 • www.whitesfuneral.com Survivors include his daughters, Sherry Littierre and husband, Gary, and Sandy Barrett and husband, Steve; his sister, Connie Lash; grandchildren, Brandon Littierre and wife, Jennifer, Bradly Littierre, Brandy Bowles and husband, Joey, Kristen Judge, Join Punisher Select Youth Wrestling Club Monica Burks and husband, Practice held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Brandon, and Mark Barrett; Genesis Family Martial Arts and great-grandchildren, EliNow Located at the GEM jah, Zoe, Chyanne, Haiyley, 3435 E Highway 199, Springtown, Texas Carson, Seth, Holden, Grayson and Caleb. 817-487-8388 The Azle News, Aug. 26, 2015 Edition

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Ruth Hall born November 11, 1927, passed away at the age of 87, in the Azle Hospital, on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 25. at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave., Lake Worth. Visitation was Monday evening at the funeral home. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery. Pall Bearers were her grandsons, Clay Hall, Selden Gilley, Seth Dempsey, Jason Karbach, Robert Wood, and Raymond Stephens. Honorary pall bearer Matthew Hall (deceased). Per her request, please make all donations to: Ash Creek Baptist Church, Building Fund, 300 S. Stewart St., Azle, Texas. 76020 or the charity of your choice. Ruth was one of seven siblings born to Patrick and Lela Ford in Azle. She resided in Azle until her death. Ruth was

preceded by her husband of 56 years, Richard (Vance) Hall in June 2000, and a grandson, Matthew Vance Hall in March 2003. She attended the Azle school system where she graduated, class of 1945. Ruth was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and a friend to all that knew her. Her Christian faith was the life force she believed in and spent many years as a Sunday school teacher and singing in the choir. Survivors include her son Richard Vance Hall Jr. (Vandra) of Burleson; daughtersElaine Pennington (David) of Richland Hills, Ellen Hall (Mark Powell) of Fort Worth, and Susan Lewandowski (Jerry) of Azle; sister, Bonnie Nabers (Leroy) of Springtown; grandchildren, Clay Hall (Karen), Kelley Baker (Don), Deanna Hall, Matthew Vance Hall (Deceased), Amy Wood (Robert), Angie Karbach (Jason), Selden Gilley ( Teryn Wicker), Enola Gilley, Jill Stephens (Raymond), Julie Diggs (Amanda McClain), and Seth Dempsey; great-grandchildren, Hayden Hall, Hailey Hall, Rylie Baker, Sophie Baker, Sierra Wood, Presley Wood, Amanda Karbach, Jacob Karbach, Jamie Karbach, Madison Delon, Ayden Gilley, Cooper Jenkins, Logan Stephens, and Chloe Stephens.

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The annual Meet the Hornets fi lled the AHS gym with this year’s sports, spirit and performing arts teams. Seniors were singled out for recognition at the electric Aug. 20 gathering.

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Popcorn Players readying new play The Azle Arts Association's Popcorn Players are getting ready with another production. This one is The Popcorn Player Variety Show – a behind the scenes look at “backstage calamity that produces an onstage calamity!” Directed by veteran Scott Nurmela, Variety Show will refl ect the spirit of TV'sThe Car-

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Dealers Wanted! Azle native and former rodeo competitor Wyatt Nations, now an up-and-coming Christian country music singer/ songwriter, returned to his roots Sunday, Aug. 16, appearing at Cross Brand Cowboy Church in Boyd. With Nations (center) are back-up singer Trish Hawkins (left) and harp player Rendall Caviness. Nations’ fi rst CD,No Greater Love, was recently released. His single release, “If It Satisfi es You,” is currently climbing Christian Country radio charts. Photo courtesy Cassie Gilman

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Curfew called for by fed-up neighborhood residents n CURFEW, FROM PAGE ONE.

kids running around at 3 and 4 a.m. – nothing good comes from that,” Newhouse said. “Unless parents are held accountable, nothing is going to stop. These kids know the law, they know what’s going to happen. Their parents will pick them up, or they’ll go to the [juvenile] detention center and their parents will pick them up the next day. “We’re coming to our elected body to ask you to do something about it.” Pros and cons of curfews Some council members remember looking into the possibility of a curfew a few years back, and know it can be a challenging, even formidable process. Mayor Alan Brundrett said the council and city staff wanted residents to know up front the pros and cons of implementing a curfew ordinance. Police Chief Rick Pippins told the crowded council chambers that while a curfew ordinance is a powerful tool, potential violations of the 1st, 4th, 9th, and 14th amendments must be considered when implementing such an ordinance. Additional staffing as well as costly physical alterations at the PD to accommodate detained juveniles could prove to be very expensive, as well, Pippins said. Plus, there would be legal expenses to ensure the ordinance met all requirements of Texas law. “The only teeth we have is when juveniles are cited along with their parents,” Pippins said. “Then the parents have ‘skin in the game,’ and feel the same pain of loss.” Still, the chief urged caution in “using a sledgehammer when a flyswatter will do the job.” Pippins said his department does see repeat offenders, both juvenile and adult. “But we also see people out after midnight doing what we all did when we are young, and that is... parking and looking at stars,” he said, drawing belly laughs from all in attendance. Pippins also admitted he’s heard the names of at least a couple of the juveniles in question at least weekly since he arrived in Azle five months ago, and the police department is doing everything in its power to resolve a bad situation. Pippins surprised many in the room when he told them juvenile crime is not handled criminally, but civilly. Often, law enforcement’s only recourse is to deliver juveniles to their parents. Brundrett said he was concerned about enacting a curfew throughout the city when two to five kids seem to be committing all the crimes. Council member Paul Crabtree said he feels part of the analysis of the situation should include alternatives like crime watches that might mitigate the problem without going to an extreme measure like a curfew. “The real question is whether these crimes are being committed by kids aged 10 to 16 during curfew hours,” Pippins said. Ironically, Pippins also said two of the individuals believed to be involved in the burglary at the Newhouse residence have been identified and are actually adults – not the juveniles assoFaced with a Drinking Problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous can help.

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Azle city council chambers were filled to capacity as residents of Lake Ridge Estates came to express their frustration with an ongoing juvenile crime spree in their neighborhood. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman ciated with many crimes in the their toys, the (juveniles) will steal them,” Zimmerly said. Lake Ridge neighborhood. Elizabeth Grantham said her cat was beaten and later run Neighbors speak out Clearly frustrated with what over, and gas has been siphoned they perceived as hesitance on from her car. She volunteered to sit with the part of the council, Lake Ridge Estates residents were detained juveniles, freeing up given the opportunity to speak police officers to patrol the to the council and tell their own streets. City attorney Cara White said it was a great idea – stories, one at a time. That’s when council mem- unfortunately, it’s not legal. “But we could get trained, bers got an earful. Elena Zimmerly told the and you wouldn’t have to pay council her windows have us,” Grantham said. Sherree Wood said she was walking in the neighborhood and saw the juveniles coming toward her with air rifles or BB guns, and remembered hearing a cat screaming a few minutes earlier. She called police, who she said told her they were “very familiar” with the young men, and told them she thought they had shot a cat. “They are very ugly souls, and whether they are children or not, they are very dangerous,” Wood said. “We’d like to get something other than lip service about a curfew.” Corey Clymer told council he’s now in the market for a gun because of the juveniles in question. “It started with eggs, then This sign was made from they took stuff out of the mailthe damaged door to Mi- box, then knocked the mailchael Newhouse’s burgled box down and got away with shop. it,” Clymer said. “I served my Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman country for 22 years, and this chaps my hide. What about my been shot out, eggs have been rights? I’m tired of these kids thrown in her yard, and her tires being protected and their parwere slashed. ents not being held responsible. She no longer puts out large “They rattle peoples’ doors inflatables at Christmastime be- to see if they can get inside. cause juveniles deflate them. We have a very nice, historic “When I leave the house, I cemetery – the Smith-Frazier leave the lights and TV on so Cemetery – those kids busted people will think I am home,” all those headstones down,” Zimmerly said. “My grandkids Clymer continued. “They’re are afraid to go outside because bragging about it on Facebook, they don’t want to be accused what they’re getting away with. of being bad kids. They have real guns now, not “All the kids in the neigh- just air rifles.” borhood know who they (juClymer’s wife, Maggie, veniles) are, and my grandkids was next. She approached the are afraid if they are seen with dais holding a foot-long piece

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of lumber the juveniles had thrown at her home three weeks ago. “[One of the juveniles] hangs out with kids much older than him, and the parents are not going to stop the situation. On Sunday mornings, they were kicking in doors while people were at church,” Mrs. Clymer said. “Now these folks are armed, and if they’re not, they’re about to be. I hate to see it come to any one of us shooting a child. What if one of our officers has to shoot? It’s going to be on everyone who didn’t want to take care of a situation that needed to be done.” Steven Ingram got off on the wrong foot when he stepped to the microphone and told council members: “We’re going to have to vote you all out if this doesn’t work. Don’t be a politician, do the right thing.” Brundrett reminded Ingram that council members are all volunteers and do not get paid for their service. Ingram’s tone changed. “The police department’s got good guys. They talk to us with sensibility and they are doing all they can, but their hands are tied,” he said. “We’re sick of this. Give them some teeth, give them a stick,” “Untie their hands,” someone called out from the audience.

Jenè Newhouse stepped up to the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center (sometimes the dais. “We need more law enforce- called “Kimbo” because of its ment whether we have a curfew location on Kimbo Road in Fort or not,” she told the council. “I Worth) and were expected to be understand things are cyclical. in court Friday, Aug. 21 for a Maybe they’ll grow up, may- hearing. That hearing date was later be they’ll go on to prison, we don’t know. But these parents found to be Monday, Aug. 24. “I recently met with the parhave got to step up, and we’ve got to support them to step up. ents of one of the kids, and told It’s time to stop this now, and them I’ve had enough – this is enough,” Pippins said. “We’ve we will do our part as well.” Mick Rudock lives at what been working with juvenile he calls “ground zero” – next authorities and hopefully we’ll have a positive result in court.” door to the “main offender.” City ManHe says the ager Craig Lejuveniles have min suggested stolen the stems to Pippins that out of his tires, an audio reand he’s seen cording of the them hopping meeting be sent fences near to the judge in homes when the case so he residents are on Mick Rudock vacation. Lake Ridge Estates resident could hear the concerns ex“Christmas? pressed by resiForget that. At dents. Pippins least I don’t have high electric bills now,” later confirmed to the News Rudock said. “We can claim that recording had indeed been Azle back and regain the pride delivered. Lemin – formerly a burglary we used to have. I’m for a curfew or anything that will allow detective for Benbrook PD as our police to do what they need well as a former Azle Police Chief – also reminded residents to do. I applaud them.” The crowd erupted in ap- that it’s vitally important for them to report every incident, plause at Rudock’s remark. Karrie Sutton told council no matter how minor, so police members the kids think it’s fun can build cases against the perto climb the wires over Ash Av- petrators. enue because they don’t get in Wrapping up trouble for it. The city council asked Pip“All the police can do is take them home,” Sutton said. pins to research and put togeth“There has to be something – er a report on crime in the Lake someone has to get in trouble.” Ridge Estates area and report Sutton said although she feels back to them. Pending results from the hearbad for the teens in question – “we could see they weren’t ing in addition to a report from eating, or they were freezing, Pippins, the council will conwe’ve taken them to school” sider its options at a future date. – her children are no longer alHearing postponed lowed to play outside, and her Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 25, boxer now lives inside house as a result of the teens actions in the News learned that hearings for the two juveniles currently the neighborhood. in custody have been postponed Hope from juvenile justice? pending results of lab tests. Chief Pippins said the poPippins informed those in attendance that two of the ju- lice department is monitoring veniles in question – whom the cases and he will keep the he called “the two main of- News appraised of any develfenders” – were currently in opments.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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Oh, don’t worry: Trump will go away...right?

Finally there’s somebody who won’t used to never give a flip about pander to any person or group, who politics. Even into my thirties, all I won’t regurgitate the usual platitudes cared about was my family and about whatever boring topic is being dodged in debates. baseball and running. Everyone always says it’s time to But a burgeoning movement on the airways enlightened me in the get rid of “professional politicians,” men and women with decades logged early 1990’s: talk radio. at various political stations. Oh, I always voted, at Trump’s simply just a releast in presidential elecally rich guy. tions. Oh, he’ll go away... I was one of those guys surely. Right? The masses who “threw his vote away” will come to their senses by choosing some odd third when they start pondering party fellow – John Anhow Trump’s uncensored derson, Ralph Nader – to mouth might end up being “make a statement” that no very bad for the U.S. if he one heard. gets a nuclear bomb-capaI also always voted for ble power angry. Kinky Friedman in whatHe’s about as capable in ever office he would run ON YOUR foreign relations as Dennis for (and not win). Rodman. Today, we have a runMARK But Trump is a savvy away train seeking to beif come our next president, Mark K. Campbell businessman, even things work differently on Donald Trump. At first, it seemed ridiculous – no national and global levels. And he certainly has a penchant for way that blowhard would last a week; he’d disappear faster than Rick Perry. getting things done. He can absolutely affect who the Trump was too loose a cannon. He’d surely say something that would next president will be if it’s not him. get him ejected from the race early While the bland Republican hopefuls and all the other old white guys could tread water, should one eventually nudge ahead, you can see Trump pullcompete for the Republican slot. And, sure enough, Trump said a slew ing a Ross Perot and splitting the GOP of shocking things. But, while criti- vote as a third party candidate. With Hillary Clinton in free-fall, it cized to some degree, his popularity actually grew – and continues to do so. looks like Joe Biden might court ElizThroughout the world, he’s exactly abeth Warren. That’s a strong ticket the sort of American image that makes for Obama fans. If that happens, I sugmost of us normal U.S. folks cringe gest Trump give Kinky a call. Trump-Kinky vs. Biden-Warren: – he’s rich, bombastic, and barrels through a topic or incident like a bull What a race that would be! in a china shop. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and believes But that’s proving to be his selling David Letterman must be kicking himself for retirpoint: He ain’t your daddy’s politician. ing now that Trump’s such comedy fodder.

The fact that I am biased doesn’t make me wrong

esterday, my mom heard me preach for the first time in years. I’m not sure how many years, but I know I was still a pastor, so it’s been at least seven. She’s always been one of my biggest fans (as big as 5’2” and 120 pounds can be). Now 80 and suffering from macular degeneration, she really can’t see what I look like, but she still thinks I am one of the two best looking “young” men in the world (my brother is the other one). At the end of yesterday’s service, she said, “I know I’m biased, but that was the best sermon I’ve heard in a long time.” Just because she’s biased doesn’t mean she’s wrong. I often talk about my son, the actor. He’s fantastic, and the fact that I am biased doesn’t make me wrong either. Neither Mom’s bias nor mine make us right either. The quality of preaching or acting is largely subjective and very much in the eye of the beholder. An actor seeks to make a character believable, generate an emotional response, and get the audience caught up in the story. A preacher seeks to make objective truth accessible, clear, compelling, and applicable, and call

the listeners to response. If those things are accomplished it can be called good. How good probably depends on the bias of the audience. My pondering today has LIFE MATTERS led me to three conclusions: 1. Bias is not Gerry Lewis bad. There are multiple reasons for bias: family connections, religious upbringing, geography, education, personal history...the list could go on. Our biases are usually formed out of deeply impactful experiences that generally lead to our beliefs, values, and convictions. When we get upset about someone else’s bias, it is usually not the fact that they are biased that gets a burr under our blanket; it is the fact that their bias differs from ours. 2. Everyone is biased! Liberals are biased. Conservatives are biased. Democrats, Republi-

cans, evangelicals, Catholics, Muslims, Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians, Anglos, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, politicians, non-politicians, Southerners, Northerners…you get the point. We all need to admit that we are biased. The problem is not bias. The problem is when we let our biases lead us to be jerks and do stupid stuff. (Social media comes to mind). 3. Being biased doesn’t mean we are wrong and can’t be objective. I have personal biases that our lives matter to God, that the Bible is true, and that there is one true God who is interested and involved in the world, and there is one way to know Him. I’ve yet to hear a reasoned, compelling argument that would lead me to believe otherwise, but the fact that I believe does not make it so. Neither my biases nor my beliefs affect the nature of truth. It is my prayer that how I act on my biases and beliefs will never hinder someone else from finding objective truth. 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.drerrylewis.com.

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Young woman loved homesteading alone in Wyoming

n Azle News reader, a 91-year-old lady, left a sack of books for me at the newspaper office. She explained that she purchased Cow Chips ‘N’ Cactus in the 1960s at a flea market in Rome, Italy (yes, Italy) for 300 lira (about 50 cents). Florence Blade Smith, author of the book – who had autographed it – wrote of her three years in Wyoming (1920-1922). Florence, at age 21, decided to take a leave of absence from her job at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago and travel to Wyoming in November 1919 to file a homestead claim. The modified law let people live on the land for seven months per year and “prove up” in only three years instead of the previous five. She rode west on a train, and a land agent drove Florence and three other women homesteaders out to see their claims in an old car (probably a Ford Model T.) They witnessed it and signed papers. Her claim was located 90 miles east of the Big Horn Mountains, which she could view in the distance.

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Her expenses were $250 for fees and filing and her round trip train ride out and back to Chicago where she returned to her job after a ten-day leave. She had six months from filing to occupy the land, which she planned to do in the spring in warmer weather. She felt like a proud “land owner” of 320 acres. Surprisingly, her mother supported Florence completely, and even supplied some of the up-front money. Each week the mother bought a few extra can goods for Florence to take out West. A big trunk sat open which the two women began filling with other necessities. Florence purchased a portable nine by twelve “garage” in Chicago that she would assemble on the land. This would be her home 57 miles away from the nearest town. From the very beginning she loved the sunsets. She gloried in the wild flowers and the view of the Big Horn Mountains. When she wrote her book later, she didn't ever recall getting lonesome or homesick. She read, wrote letters home, explored her land and cared for her garden. Neighbors from miles away were helpful. Occasional

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dances in town introduced her to a lot of former soldiers from World War I who were homesteaders too. She described how families helped each other. The lived a PAGES FROM Browns few miles away, WESTERN and the father came HISTORY “Earl” by one day and J’Nell L. Pate told Florence that his wife was not feeling well, and “could she come help?” (The wife may have just delivered a baby.) This inexperienced, young city girl stayed three days, baked bread, cooked for the family and the cowboys on the ranch, did washing, ironing and patching. Two little girls six and eight were her charges too, but there were older children as well. Florence accepted no money for her

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help, but “I was amply repaid a dozen times over by all they did and gave me.” (p. 66) Other families shared as well. If she went visiting and shelled peas as she talked, the family sent generous amounts home with her. Remembering, as she wrote her book, “I felt like one of God's Chosen. In fact, I’m not too sure but what I did lead a charmed life, especially in looking back on the spark of Fate that had brought me to this bit of land. Here I was fortunate enough to have my days start with the gorgeous color of a Western sunrise, the air full of the sound of birds...long hikes in the warm sunshine and finally a rest in a sandy hollow...looking up at the blue sky overhead with a song in my heart, dreaming a whole set of new dreams. I felt like I was on a seven month vacation with pay. The wonder never ceased.” (p. 67) She did do chores too! She returned to her job in Chicago in the winter months. Isn’t it amazing how people react differently to experiences? To some, the wide open spaces of Wyoming,

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living miles from the nearest neighbor, would be a lonely life. Perhaps years later as she wrote, she remembered only the best. The wife of another homesteader once asked Florence, “Why does any girl in her right mind choose to come out and homestead in a God-forsaken country like this?” To Florence, “It was just a little spot of heaven, the most wonderful bunch of land anyplace in these whole United States.” (p. 102) That last summer she dreaded for her adventure to end, but she met the man she married, Arch Smith, a rancher and a good cook! She went back to Chicago to think it over, and returned to marry him June 30, 1923. The little lady who found Florence's book in Italy was quite an adventurer herself. She became a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP), training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas in a 1944 class. I’m not naming her without asking permission, and I couldn’t get a hold of her. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle hasauthoredseveralbooks,manyofwhich are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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and utilities with the fl exibility they need to meet those standards.” The plan is designed to reduce premature deaths attributed to power plant emissions by nearly 90 percent in 2030 compared to 2005 and decrease pollutants that contribute to soot and smog and can lead to more asthma attacks in kids by more than 70 percent, Obama said. The plan also would spur the creation of tens of thousands of jobs while ensuring gridreliability, the president added. On Aug. 3, Gov. Greg Abbott reacted to the president’s announcement, saying: “Texas will lead the fi ght against an overreaching federal government that seems hell-bent on threatening the free-market principles this country was founded on.”

exas Railroad Commission Chair David Porter on Aug. 19 spoke against America’s Clean Power Plan, a regulatory framework rolled out by the White House on Aug. 3. Texas is one of at least a dozen states lining up in opposition. Porter called the plan “another blatant attack on the oil and gas industry that will further impede America’s energy security, kill jobs and put even more stress on our national and state economies.” Porter was elected chair of the three-member commission that oversees the energy industry regulating state agency in June 2014. President Obama called the fi nal version of the plan to reduce methane emissions from the energy and agriculture industries “the biggest step we’ve ever taken to combat climate change.” Obama said the plan “sets the fi rst-ever carbon pollution standards for power plants while providing states

Jail study to be launched Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the state Senate, and Senate Criminal Justice Committee Chair John Whitmire, D-Houston, on Aug. 18 an-

nounced an interim study on Texas jail standards. This comes in the wake of the death of Sandra Bland, a STATE woman CAPITAL who in July was HIGHLIGHTS found dead in Ed Sterling a Waller County jail cell three days after she was arrested and jailed following a traffi c stop. The death was ruled a suicide but questions remain. “Our criminal justice system assumes a great responsibility for the people in our custody. In many instances, individuals have unresolved issues in their lives, particularly a mental illness, which has resulted in their arrest. It is our responsibility to

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to go. I had to be with the people I love on this day. Because somehow, after all these years, it still hurt. And at fi rst I didn’t understand why it still hurt so much. Why was I constantly looking at the calendar; why was I pacing in my kitchen; why was I listening to music so much louder than normal; why was every worry that week suddenly magnified? It seemed as though 10 years were being condensed into one week of stress and pain and frustration. Ten years of trying to fi ll a vacuum that one of your best friends has left when he suddenly and violently died. I was also dreading going back that Sunday because of a deeper reason as well. I was 14 when he died; he and I were in the same class in high school. His life ended at being a teenager, while I’ve gone on. I’ve gotten to live, and he has not.

That’s just the simple truth. But simple truths can hurt just as much as simple lies. And each time I’ve gone back to that headstone, I’ve been struck at how much I’ve changed. At fi rst it was gradual. I went out to visit his grave often at fi rst. But as the years passed, I went out fewer and fewer. Some years I didn’t make it out at all. What I didn’t realize, was how much I was changing during those sporadic meetings with Matthew’s grave. Each time I’d come back, I wouldn’t know what to say. What do you say to somebody who is very much dead and in the ground and when you talk out loud you feel slightly foolish, as if they are really going to answer out of the clear, blue (hot) Texas sky? But this year, I wanted to tell Matthew everything: there was so much he was missing. Look! Derek’s had a baby, and Critter

sion on Aug. 21 announced Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.2 percent in July, the lowest monthly unemployment rate since July 2007. Early ratings come out With the addition of 31,400 Texas Education Agency on seasonally adjusted nonagriculAug. 21 announced its release tural jobs in July, Texas Workof preliminary fi nancial ac- force Commission Chair Andres countability ratings for more Alcantar said the state has added than 1,200 school districts and jobs in 57 of the last 58 months. charters across the state. Ratings are based on annual fi - Returned funds set record nancial reports provided by Texas Comptroller Glenn districts and charters from the Hegar on Aug. 20 announced 2014 fiscal year. his agency had returned a reFigures show that of the cord $248 million in unclaimed 1,024 public school districts property to rightful owners this in Texas 1,012 received a fa- fi scal year. Hegar said the prevorable rating and of the 167 vious record was $205 million charter schools in the state 155 in unclaimed property returns received a favorable rating. in fiscal 2014. Any district or charter wishTexans may call 1-800-654ing to appeal its rating must FIND to see if the state is holdsubmit a written appeal with ing some of their unclaimed supporting evidence by Sept. 8, property. Those who have InEducation Commissioner Mi- ternet access may visit ClaimItchael Williams said. Texas.org.

Health Services on Aug. 18 announced an uptick in reports of illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora. Some 243 cases have been reported in Texas this year. Past outbreaks have been associated with the green vegetable cilantro from the Puebla area of Mexico. The major symptom of the illness is watery diarrhea lasting a few days to a few months. More patrols are watching Texas Department of Public Safety last week announced the increase of DWI patrols during the Labor Day holiday period starting Aug. 21 and ending Sept. 7. State troopers will focus patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent, said DPS Director Steven McCraw.

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a car crash August 16, 2005, it rocked the community. It made headlines in this small town, and hundreds came to the funeral to pay their respects. We each have our own ways of grieving. Sometimes going back to a place just twists the knife deeper. I had not been back to visit in a while. Suffi ce it to say, I was anxious for the whole week before Sunday, the 16th. I was dreading having to drive down that lonely stretch of 199, to make my pilgrimage. Sadly, I can’t say it’s an annual one. Sometimes in this messy life, priorities get shifted, memories get lost, or (somehow) I’ve gone to make my home somewhere else. I’ve tried to go to the cemetery behind Ash Creek Baptist Church every year; but I think Matthew understands why I just can’t go back sometimes. But this year – this year, I had

A pilgramage: Refl ections on a sad anniversary Texas graveyards in midAugust are unforgiving. And at 5 o’clock in the evening, we reached what I like to call the “dog hour” of the “dog days” of summer. Sweat pooled under armpits. Fire ants bit toes (and legs and arms). Dust was in the air. And for all that, some twenty-some-odd people still gathered round a large headstone. It had to be big; it had to fi t two brothers. When Brandon and Matthew Lunsford were killed in

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is now as tall as I am and I have silver linings: the very instant my very own apartment now, of their death, a new family we never thought we’d make it formed. out of this town. I wanted to tell People from so many differhim about the fi rst time I got ent walks of life became knitdrunk in college; my fi rst real ted together in love, in pain, in heartbreak; my fi rst real (and death. I have a second family, awful) job… one that will always be conWhy did you leave me in this nected. big ol’ world to fend for myNo matter where we go in self? Friends getting married, the world, we belong to Azle, friends getting pregnant, fi rst land of Chicken Express and credit cards, student loans, so the Marching Green Pride. We much life keeps happening and belong together. you’re supposed to be here for Looking back, it was a nice, it, Matthew. quiet ceremony. Lee said a few The simple truth is that the words; Luke said a prayer. Simtimes keep changing and we ple truths and prayer thrive in with them. Azle, Texas. As usual, blue and I’m still trying to fi gure out green helium balloons were why it happened; why all those brought to be let go. years ago, that car turned over Suddenly, Matthew’s blue on the slick, wet road. balloon fl ew out of Lee’s hands But looking around at every- and raced toward the clouds. one who loved those boys – “He wanted to be free,” he said. who still love them to this very We all do. day – I realized that perhaps this was one of the very few Ariel Slick

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Coach talks 2015 Hornet football season Dorris says that an undefeated team in District 5-5A unlikely by mArk k. cAmpbell since I’ve been here – and we Last year was a football sea- can be successful.” Offensively, a vital piece of son like no other in Azle history with a district title, more the puzzle returning is standout victories than ever, and a deep runner Chase Smith. He is just penetration into the postseason. one of three starters returning on the offense, but the senior is But that was 2014. Plenty of those athletes grad- a monster. “He ran for 1,500 yards last uated, but Coach Devon Dorris said the cupboard is far from year,” Dorris said. In the Burleson scrimbare. There’s a veteran, quick de- mage Aug. 21, Smith ran for 5 yards, then fense, a tal6, the ripped ented move-in, and a district 2015 Schedule off a 60 yarder. “The kid can without a clearrun,” the coach cut juggernaut. 8/28 at Granbury said. So, that 9/5 *Waxahachie Losing quarmeans look for terback Jamie another thrill- 9/11 Cleburne King was a ing year from 9/25 Boswell blow, but Dorthe Hornets. 10/2 at Saginaw ris said he has “I’m excited 10/9 **Wichita Falls two capable to see how the athletes batseason turns 10/16 at Chisholm Trail tling for the out,” Dorris 10/21 ** Boswell job. said. “We still 10/23 ^Denton One is senior have a lot of Justin Miller good players in 10/30 at Brewer 11/6 ~WF Rider who led the juour program.” This senior *Sat. Dale Hansen Classic nior varsity last season. class will be the **Homecoming The other is first to know 6-3, 210 Nick nothing but ^Hall of Fame Induction Davis, a senior Dorris football. ~Senior Night move-in from “This is my BOLD: District 5-5A upstate New sixth year, so York where he this is the first group to know what we do from started as QB. junior high to high school,” he Non-district said. The season opens Friday “They are seasoned in our offense and defense whether they night Aug. 28 at 7:30 at Granbury. were on the varsity or not.” The Pirates won just one game last season; Azle crushed Veterans Among the top notch, expe- Granbury 69-7 in 2014. But Dorris said GHS is much rienced Hornets ready for the 2015 slate are Trey Ramos, improved in year two of a new Bryce Gum, Sean Townsend, coach. “You’re always nervous and Xavier Gomez – all poten- in the beginning of the year. It’ll be a good test to start the tial two-way players. “They’re practicing on both season.” Substantially tougher games sides of the ball,” the coach follow the next two weeks. said. After appearing at Victory When they’re on defense, Azle has the chance to really Plaza on Good Morning Texas on Channel 8 at 8:30 a.m. Sept. impress. “Each team is different. We 4 to publicize Azle’s participaare a different defense this tion again in the Dale Hansen year,” Dorris said. “We won’t Classic, the Hornets will see be the physical manhandlers of Waxahachie on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Lumpkins Stalast year. “This defense is smaller and dium; last year, AHS demolfaster; we have more team ished Red Oak there, 48-6. The Indians are coached by speed – more than ever before

Azle Head Football coach Devon Dorris is entering his sixth season leading the Hornets. Here in his office, he studies film and plots game plans. That trophy in the back left? That’s the gold football won by the 2014 Hornets at the Dale Hansen classic; Azle plays in the event again, Sept. 5, against Waxahachie. Photo by Mark K. Campbell former NFL QB John Kitna with his talented son as the starter under center. “This will be a great test for us,” Dorris said. So will the Yellow Jackets of Cleburne in the final nondistrict clash – and the Hornets’ first home game, at 7:30, Friday, Sept. 11. “They have 10 starters coming back on offense,” Dorris said. “They lost their quarterback but have a great athlete there. “It’ll be a good defensive test.” District “Any team can beat any team on any given night,” the coach said of 5-5A. “Last year, there were a couple of teams that you might not have said that about, but

not this time. I would be very surprised if anyone went undefeated in our district.” There is talent on every team, especially Denton’s stellar running back Xavier Scott. But Dorris added, “We have some kids who can play, too.” If Azle returns to the postseason, the Hornets cannot help but play in the “Small School” division. Dorris said, “Only Wichita Falls is smaller than us, so we will always play small school.” All District 5-5A games start at 7 p.m. Azle opens with Boswell in the “Take the Lake” game Friday, Sept. 25 – the Pioneers were the only district team to beat AHS in 2014. The Hornets will also host Wichita Falls (Oct. 9, Homecoming), Denton (Oct. 7, First

Athletic Hall of Fame Class), the facility once was – espeand Wichita Falls Rider (Nov. cially from six years ago when 6, Senior Night). Dorris took the job to lead Azle. “Back then, we played on a Coaching in Azle slanted, grass field. We couldn’t Dorris’ staff almost never even practice on our game field turns over. because we were afraid we “Coaches love it here,” the might tear it up,” Dorris said. head coach said. “That’s a tesWith all the upgrades as well tament to the district and the as an impressive indoor facility, commitment of the coaches. the program has come a long “We have great kids to way since 2010, he noted. coach.” “That says a lot about the Fans will see some shiny up- community, school board supdates to Hornet Field. port, and faith in our program,” A new, large brick entrance Dorris said. gate will welcome all on the Fans will see a new group of west side of the stadium. Hornets – faster and sleeker – Black metal fencing between this fall. new pillars encircles the area, Coming to Hornet Field on too. Friday nights will continue to With the new scoreboard, make for a memorable Friday turf, and sound system from night here. last season, the current Hornet “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Field is far removed from what Dorris said.

Ladies get in 7 matches at Northwest tourney by mArk k. cAmpbell The Lady Hornet volleyball varsity played it second tournament of the 2015 season at Northwest. There, Azle opened with pool play against Flower Mound

(25-18, 25-23), Canyon Randall (11-25, 19-25), and Midlothian (19-25, 10-25). In the victory against Flower Mound, five different Lady Hornets posted 2 kills apiece – Hannah Walker, Kaitlyn Ford,

Logan Graham, Megan Bagwell, and Sarah Campoli. Ford led with 8 digs; Juliann Boiles added 6 of AHS’ 28 defensive saves. Against Randall, Ford again led with 3 kills and 4 digs; Boiles also had 4 digs. Campoli’s 4 assists was tops as were 5 digs by Tristen Rush. In the Midlothian match – the final in pool play Aug. 20 – Walker and Ford’s 3 kills paced Azle. Graham shone at the net with 3.5 blocks; Campoli had 2. Coach Jennifer Robinson said she saw good and bad in those opening matches. “In the morning match [Flower Mound], we really came out aggressive and played relaxed. “In matches two and three, we came out flat and our serve receive fell apart.” The next day, Azle lost to Kennedale. Robinson said, “We did not play up to our potential against Kennedale.” AHS recorded just 8 kills with Graham getting 3 of them. A 3-game loss to West Victoria followed; Azle won the first game 25-23. lady Hornet Juliann boiles (7) pounds a winner past a Overall, Boiles excelled with West Victoria blocker. Photo by Mark K. Campbell a team-high 5 kills to go with

The Azle defense of Sarah campoli (4) and logan Graham (5) thwarts a lady Warrior shot at the Northwest tournament. Photo by Mark K. Campbell 10 digs. Ford led with 15 digs in match where AHS dug out 53 balls. The Lady Hornets blocked 8 attempts with Walker getting credit for 3.5 of them. Campoli had 12 assists, 8 digs, 2 kills, and an ace. Next, Azle beat Burleson 2519, 21-25, 25-15 in the consolation bracket. Ford came up big with 12

kills and 12 digs, both team highs. Graham had 4 kills and 11 digs as AHS tallied 64 of the latter. Campoli led with 25 sets. The tournament ended for the Lady Hornets with a 22-25, 1525 loss to Keller Fossil Ridge. Campoli (7 assists, 9 digs) and Ford (3 kills) paced Azle. Coach Robinson said, “We

ended the tournament on a good note. Right now, we need to find consistency. Tournaments can be tough at times, but, in the long run, enable us to mature as a team.” Azle hosted Mineral Wells Aug. 25. (results not available at press time) One more tournament remains for the varsity Lady Hornets: Aug. 28-29 at Euless Trinity.

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Game adaptations take another Hit, man The Movie Man did not know Hitman: Agent 47 was based on a video game. Cinematic history says video games do not make good movies – in fact, one of the worst movies ever made was 1993’s Super Mario Bros. (Movie Man No. 2 [yes, 2!] a 2, Worst of Year – and that’s the case with Hitman: Agent 47. About the film The summer fi lm glut is offi cially over. This week’s choices were paltry, so the Movie Man settled into Hitman: Agent 47. Gamers always long for their beloved favorites to become hit movies. It almost never happens. Rare exceptions include Tomb Raider (2001, MM #409, 5) and its sequel Cradle of Life (2003, MM #519, 5) and the seemingly endless string of Resident Evil movies. (One more remains, The Final Chapter [due Jan. 27, 2017], so you’ve got a while to catch up on them.) However, just because the videogame duds keep coming, doesn’t mean studios won’t keep trying to hit the jackpot with couch-bound fanboys/ girls. On the horizon are several more efforts: The animated Angry Birds (remember when even moms played that game?) will be voiced by Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage, and Jason Sudeikis; it’ll be in 3-D, likely, next May 20. Warcraft – based on the insanely popular World of Warcraft – is expected to be a blockbuster next summer when it arrives June 10. Assassin’s Creed will star Michael Fassbender; the movie got the primo release date of Dec. 21, 2016 so clearly the studio has high hopes – of course, they usually do. Looking well ahead, Uncharted, a sorta Indiana Jones

adventure game, is probable. If Nathan (Firefly) Fillion plays Nathan Drake, game nerds might fl at-out pass out from excitement. The projected arrival date is June 30, 2017. Others in development or being pondered include Splinter Cell (with Tom Hardy in 2017), BioShock, Halo, and even a Tomb Raider reboot for 2017. So, game on! (Sorry.) The plot (spoiler) Katia (Hannah Ware) is a young woman who is searching for her father who, she believes, abandoned her as a child. A famed scientist now living off the map, Litvenko (Ciaran Hinds), left her for her own good, he says. Lots of people are looking for Hinds, including the mysterious Agent 47 (Rupert Friend); a hitman, he’s supposed to assassinate Ware and Hinds, but he needs to use Ware to fi nd her father first. Along comes John Smith (Zachary Quinto) who says he’s there to help Ware. They fl ee with the relentless Friend on their trail. Soon, Ware learns that it’s actually Quinto, who is working for Tobias (Jurgen

Hitman: Agent 47 Game over, again Starring: Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto Directed by: Aleksander Bach Rated R for: violence, gore, language.

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Aug. 24, first day of school: (clockwise from upper left) Walnut Creek Elementary students line up; Reno Elementary kicked off the opening day with a celebratory assembly with fourth grade students and Principal Traunsa Reeves (left) leading the school dancing to the appropriately-titled song. “Happy.” Springtown Elementary eagerly welcomed back hundreds of children; April Geeslin, a Walnut Creek counselor, chats with kindergarten parents; Todd Smith, director of district operations, helps a student at the high school. Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman, Natalie Gentry and Mark K. Campbell

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You can also enjoy activities with friends in our elegant dining room, special activity room, work out room, aviary, beautifully landscaped grounds, and more! So whether you enjoy quiet relaxation, a variety of social activities, or anything in between, you’re sure to find it here — along with the level of care and attention that exactly matches your needs.

Gene McDaniel, D.O.

Chris Opella, MD

Dr. McDaniel is Board Certified in Family Practice and specializes in Pediatrics and Adult Medicine

Dr. Opella is Board Certified in Family Practice and specializes in Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Adult Medicine

Accepting All Major Health Plans call for information

What are you waiting for? Come visit us at Eagle Crest Villa Retirement and Assisted Living Community today. We’ll make you feel special again. To request a brochure and other information, contact Heather Holman today at (817) 444-3249. Eagle Crest Villa is located in Azle, Texas, off Highway 199 at 113 Denver Trail, across from Harris Methodist Hospital.

Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon

308 W. Hwy. 199 817-523-5402 Springtown Available by appointment .... Douglas Kyle, M.D. Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Kyle specializes in Gynecologic evaluation and surgery including laparoscopic surgery, normal and high risk obstetrics, sonograms and infertility evaluation. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kyle, call

940-627-4216

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Mesothelioma may occur 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Many workers were exposed from the 1940s through the 1970s. Industrial and construction workers, along with their families (second hand exposure) are among those at risk for mesothelioma, lung cancer or gastro cancer (throat, stomach, colon). Call us for professional insight.

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across from Radio Tower HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 3577 FM 51 N., Weatherford 817-564-3946 817-400-0612 HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH 1227 Old Cottondale Road, HARVEST TIME APOSTOLIC Springtown, 817-220-7177 1 Block N. FM 2048 in Keeter 817-433-8220 LAJUNTA BAPTIST 5207 E. Hwy. 199, LaJunta ASSEMBLY OF GOD 817-221-3989 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD IGLESIA BAUTISTA 114 Porter Drive, Azle Nueva Jerusalen 817-237-4903 6640 Midway Rd., Springtown FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE WORTH 817-694-0444 4024 Dakota Trail, Lake Worth INDIAN OAKS PRIMITIVE 817-237-9433 BAPTIST CHURCH NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 3229 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 810 Goshen Rd, Springtown 817-237-8441 817-523-4462 LAKE WORTH BAPTIST OUTREACH OF LOVE 4445 Hodgkins, Lake Worth Hwy. 199 W. at FM 2257, Azle 817-237-4163 817-221-2983 / 817-221-5760 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST BAPTIST 6409 FM 730 S., Azle ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 817-444-4311 300 South Stewart, Azle METROPOLITAN BAPTIST 817-444-3219 6051 Azle Ave., Fort Worth AGNES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 817-237-2201 350 Agnes N., Springtown MIDWAY BAPTIST 817-523-7271 4110 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 817-221-LOVE 408 S. Ash St., Springtown NEW HOPE BAPTIST 817-220-4238 782 New Hope Rd., Reno area AZLE AVENUE BAPTIST 817-221-2184 2901 Azle Ave., Fort Worth NORTHWEST BAPTIST 817- 626-5556 5500 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth BRIAR FIRST BAPTIST 817-237-6063 or 817-270-8476 West of FM 730 N. at sign, Briar SILVER CREEK BAPTIST 817- 444-3484 730 S. & Veal Station Rd., Azle BROOKSHIRE BAPTIST 817-444-2325 114 Brookshire Ave., Azle NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST 817-237-0892 CHURCH CALVARY HEIGHTS BAPTIST 3605 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1 block off Hwy. 199, 817-707-2741 east of David’s Patio, PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST Springtown, 817-221-2241 FM 2048 and CR 4677, Boyd CENTRAL BAPTIST 940-433-5477 4290 Old Agnes Road - 817-594PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 5918 301 S. Stewart, Azle 817-523-0074 CHRISTWAY BAPTIST 7673 West Hwy. 199, Agnes SPRINGTOWN BAPTIST 817-220-9133 or 817-220-3581 TEMPLE 201 J. E. Woody Rd., Springtown CLEAR FORK BAPTIST 817-523-0376 Corner of FM 730 & Ragle Rd., Weatherford, 817-594-1154 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH COTTONWOOD CREEK BAPTIST 3451 Sarra Lane, Springtown 10905 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth 817-613-1441 817-238-8269 817- 237-8113 WALNUT CREEK BAPTIST 220 W. Reno Rd. in Reno EAGLE MOUNTAIN BAPTIST 817-221-2110 8780 Eagle Mtn. Circle, Azle 817-237-4135 WEST PARKWAY BAPTIST 836 NW Parkway, Azle FAITH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 817-444-3752 1411 Carter Road, Springtown 817-220-5828 BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 171 Green Branch Road, Weath1405 Reynolds Rd., Reno erford 817-444-7117 817-454-4582 CROSSING FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF 1177 Southeast Parkway, Azle AZLE 817-381-5888 · 817-381-5808 1017 Boyd Road NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH 817-444-4828 5025 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth FIRST BAPTIST CASTLE HILLS 817-624-2111 401 Beverly Rd., Azle SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH 817-237-3891 591 S. Reno Rd., Springtown FIRST BAPTIST LAKE WORTH 817-221-3444 700 Charbonneau Tr., west side of Effie Morris Elementary CATHOLIC HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC 817-237-2624 800 Highcrest Dr., Azle FIRST BAPTIST LAKESIDE 817-444-3063 8801 Jacksboro Hwy., Lakeside CHRISTIAN 817-237-8113 THE CHURCH AT AZLE FIRST BAPTIST BRIAR 1801 S. Stewart, Azle 6 miles N. of Azle on FM 730 817-444-9973 817-444-3484 AZLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST COTTONDALE 1 block N. of FM 2123, Cottondale 35 West Forty Estates., Azle 817-688-3339 940-433-5539 GREATER VISION FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST PEASTER 1801 S. Stewart St., Azle FM 920 in Peaster 817-825-0485 817-596-8805 THE ABBEY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST POOLVILLE 10400 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1 block W. of FM 920, Poolville 817-238-1404 817-594-3916 FIRST BAPTIST SPRINGTOWN VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER 737 Boyd Rd., Azle 5th & Main Street, Springtown 817-444-LOVE 817-523-7011 CHURCH OF CHRIST FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 801 Friendship Rd., 9½ miles S. of AZLE CHURCH of CHRIST Springtown off Hwy. 51 S. 336 NW Parkway 817-594-5940 or 817-599-4917 817-444-3268 FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST BRIAR CHURCH of CHRIST 5th & Main in Springtown 109 W.N. Woody Rd. 817-523-5477 (½ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) 817-444-7102 GRACE BAPTIST 3 miles N. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 MIDWAY CHURCH of CHRIST

“Since 1979”

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CHURCH OF GOD

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AZLE CHRISTIAN 117 Church St., Azle 817-444-3527 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 1602 S. Main St., Weatherford 817-594-3043 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4th & Main, Paradise

EPISCOPAL

ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1888 PROVIDENCE REFORMED EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford 817-596-7476 ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks 817-739-0504

GOSPEL

CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 817-237-7919

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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

LUTHERAN

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN (MISSOURI SYNOD) 1313 SE Parkway, Azle 817-237-4822 HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno 817-221-HOPE

METHODIST

BOYD UNITED METHODIST FM 730 North in Boyd 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST 7955 Reed Rd., Azle 817-444-0226 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 200 Church St., Azle 817-444-3323 LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-523-7874 GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST 1 block W. of FM 920 (behind Poolville Post Office) 817-599-3601

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS (THE MORMONS)

817-237-5075

PENTECOSTAL GRACE CHAPEL UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817- 237-4844

PRESBYTERIAN GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 817-594-2744 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT WORTH Meeting at Northwest YMCA 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800

113 Denver Trail • Azle 817-444-3249 Fax 817-444-3275 www.eaglecrestvilla.com STUDIO - 1 bath , 350 sq. ft. ONE BEDROOM - 1 bath, 450 sq. ft TWO BEDROOM - 1 bath, 642 sq. ft.

636 Profit St., Azle, Tx

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

Phone 817-444-2533 B.J. Clark bjc@clarksmachine.com

Azle Vision Source

Specializing in Family Eyecare Therapeutic Optometrist

Dr. Michael D. Conte

817-444-1717

601 B NW Pkwy • Azle

CONVENANT ORTHODOX JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN 4350 River Oaks Blvd, River Oaks 817-642-9265

OTHER BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 817-599-7655 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551 POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE CHURCH 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-319-7364 BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 940-636-9158 SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown 682-229-1433

489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499

CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center

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

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LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay 817-444-3547

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NEW LIGHTED WAY 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle 817-444-1577 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551

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THE RANCH COWBOY COUNTRY CHURCH 14600 FM 730 North, Azle (Briar) 817-909-5627

REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 202 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-677-5963 SOULS HARBOR 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 817-726-2065 WESTERN HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle 940-577-1954 WESTERN STAR COWBOY

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

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817-444-1301

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

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PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

CPMT

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

CARPET

Warehouse full of rolls and remnants

6400 Midway Rd. 817-221-2107 NEWSOME MOUND ROAD CHURCH of CHRIST 1460 Newsome Mound Rd. 817-677-3290 NORTHWEST CHURCH of CHRIST 6059 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1205 POOLVILLE CHURCH of CHRIST West of FM 920 in Poolville 817-594-4182 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of CHRIST 130 W. Bradshaw Lane, Springtown 817-221-2799 SPRINGTOWN CHURCH of CHRIST Just west of Hwy. 51 North 817-523-4419 TRI-COUNTY CHURCH of CHRIST 525 Hwy. 199 W., Springtown 817-538-8209

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

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

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Autos, Trucks

1999 GMC Pickup, extended cab, 2016 inspection and tags. $5,000 cash. 817-908-2211. FOR SALE: 1997 GMC pickup, runs great, $2,800. 940-748-2617.

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

Cement Work

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

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

J.A.M. Concrete

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

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HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

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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.

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

2003 Ford F150 XLT, FX4, V-8, 5.4 auto, double cab, step rails, $5000/OBO. 817-253-4002. 2005 Ford Taurus, 100K, $4,000/ OBO. 817-523-4509. If no answer, leave message. All calls returned.

Bishop’s Wise Car

Electrician

BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates. 817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com. TECL#25253. 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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TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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Campers & Trailers

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.

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-991-9430

All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

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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.

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

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Cement Work

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

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

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

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

Moving Sale Friday-Saturday, starts at 1P, 313 Gateway Street Apt 44, Azle.

HUGE, HUGE SALE ThursdaySunday, 290 Thomas Len, Azle. Lots of shade! Queen Serta bed, couch & recliner, wine rack, desk, housewares, knick knacks, collectibles, new Barbies, baby stuff, end tables, material. Too much to list. Come early. Large Yard Sale August 28th & 29th, 8A-6P, 233 Bryon Drive, Weatherford. 199 W. to Newsom Mound Road to Sabathney. Follow signs. 108 N. Ash Street, Springtown. Thursday-Saturday, 8A-? Turquoise jewelry, antiques and more treasures. 214-205-2400.

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Hal Freeman - Owner

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Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755. RICH topsoil, pickup or deliveries, 4000 Agnes Circle, Springtown. 817901-8181.

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For Sale

1995 Seadoo Bombardier GTX 3 seats w/trailer, $1,700. 3-piece sectional sofa, excellent condition. $350/best offer. 817-233-0912. Fridgidaire gas range, $300; Kenmore dryer, $40. 817-237-9502. Welder; 100 ft. leads; ground leads; welding hood; Bosch hammer drill; saw; 2 extention ladders, $4,500 cash. 817-270-2506. 10” table saw, older Craftsman. 817523-4509.

Garden/Mowing Service

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

Chad's Tree Service

Thursday-Sunday, 100 Pine Bluff Court, Springtown. Furniture, tools, baby items.

Hauling

Hauling, Cleanup, Tear Down, also Tree Trimming. Free Estimates. Call 817-304-6401. MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences, New/Old Construction Debris Free Estimates 817-996-7887

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Hay

TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306

817-237-2852

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Friday & Saturday, 8A-? 161 Williamsburg Lane (off Jaybird Lane). A little bit of everything.

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.

RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171

Nobody does it better!

Garage Sales

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

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

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

Freeman Construction Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

Couch & love seat with 2 recliners in each, blue, $600/OBO; computer, $100, pub table with 2 chairs, $75. Everything in excellent condition. 817-475-1498.

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

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

Bobcat & Tractor Service

Furniture

Beautiful traditional table, 6 chairs, 3 leaves and matching buffet, like new, $395. 817-444-6375.

Giant Yard Sale Too much to list. 31+ tables full of stuff. Thursday-Friday, 8A-2P; Saturday-Sunday, 8A-? Little Leaf Court W.

Saul SalinaS

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

& Truck Co. 817-444-5074

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RATES

817-480-8841

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

Springtown Epigraph THE

Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality Hay 4x5 Round Bales $60 each, Will deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936 FRESH, DRY 4X5 Coastal round bales $55 each. $5 discount for orders 5 and over. 817-909-4052. Coastal square bales, ﬁrst cutting, clean, dry, no fertilizer. $5 in barn. 817-800-9220. Fresh Coastal Hay Horse Quality Herbicide & Fertilized 4x5 Round Bales $65 ea. Discount for 20 or more and Free Delivery 817-221-3320

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

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

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

817-845-6965

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

STUMP GRINDING

RNA Lawn Services

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

817-237-5592

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

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

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Hay

FERTILIZED COASTAL HAY. Cow hay, $40; Horse hay, $60. Call Robert N. Dennis 817-550-7234; 817-220-7377. Bright, beautiful, fertilized horse quality Coastal Bermuda square bales, $6. Call Robert N. Dennis 817-550-7234; 817-220-7377. Coastal round bales, horse quality, fertilized, no weeds, $55. 817-4752313.

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

817-304-3677

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

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

or EMAIL:

classifi ed@azlenews.net

H&S HAY Premium Horse Quality Coastal

• Irrigated • Fertilized • 30 day cuts Available Now

1600 sq. bales $8.25 each 150 Rnd bales $58 each

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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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. Now hiring experienced Cooks for catering, part-time or full-time. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at Vance Godbey’s Catering, 8601 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth 76135. 817-237-2218. 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. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418.

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Plastic Manufacturing Company has immediate openings on 2nd & 3rd shift for Production/Machine Operators and Forklift/Warehouse Associates. We offer major medical, dental and vision benefits. 401K with match. We are looking for individuals that have excellent work ethics who will grow with our company. Send resume to Ring76106@outlook.com. Shop Help needed. Must be able to oil & grease trucks and change truck tires. Call 817-235-5994 or 817-3041664. Body Technician needed, minimum 10 years experience. Must have tools. 817-265-5474

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

Azle Manor

NOW HIRING

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

Drivers/ Owner Ops! Local work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr. Exp, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285.

Person needed with Handyman/ Carpentry knowledge, experience required. 817-550-7776.

Taking applications for experienced Patio Cover & Carport Installation Crew. Fugate Construction 817-2386932. Eagle Crest Villa Assisted Living now taking applications for 7A3P Personal Care Attendant shift. Please apply in person at 113 Denver Trail, Azle.

FULL-time

LaUndry HeLp Split Shift: 6A-2P 2 Days 2P-10P 2 Nights

Azle Manor, Inc. 721 Dunaway Lane • Azle

817-444-2536

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New Hope Cemetery Association Is accepting bids for a Groundskeeper for 2016 as needed 5-8 times a year. For information see our facebook page: New Hope Cemetery. Send bids to NewHopeCem@gmail.com or mail to Attn: Mark Coleman, P.O. Box 1786, Springtown, TX 76082

Earn While You Learn! Accepting Applications for Nurse Aide Training Program Azle Manor • 817-444-2536 721 Dunaway Lane • EOE

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. Appliance/Small Motor Repair Valid TXDL required. Must be dependable with ability to multi-task. Maintenance Help Needed Training provided. Must be dependable and have a valid drivers license. For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Director

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

940-627-6362

Technician needed, experience preferred. Will train right person. Longhorn Termite & Pest Control. 817-270-4300.

The City of Reno, located in Parker County, Texas, is seeking a fulltime, paid, Police Officer. Qualified candidate will possess a minimum of a basic peace officer license, issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Selected candidate will be required to pass a physical and drug screen, as well as a background investigation. Competitive benefit package to include: vacation, sick leave, holidays, TMRS. Employer paid health, dental, vision, life and HRA account. For consideration, please forward a brief cover letter and resume to: hank.pope@cityofrenotx.com.

Help Wanted

Shipping/Receiving Clerk Experience preferred. Must be dependable. Expanding Sales Team Must be customer friendly and dedicated. Valid TXDL required.

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

Are you a SUPER ENROLLED AGENT looking for a short commute and family friendly office? Then this is the place for you! We are a local CPA firm needing a solid income tax preparer to hit the ground running in this established, tenured team. Will be responsible for individual income tax preparation and assistance with business tax preparation. Ultra Tax experience is a big plus! Experience in accounting/bookkeeping is preferred. Email resume along with a cover letter including required salary range ASAP to vicki@ crabtreeandassociates.com. We are looking to interview NOW and get someone in place very soon!

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ACROSS 1 TXism:”in this ____ of the woods” 5 ____ vera 6 sexual assault in TX Penal Code 7 meaning of a hollow sound from a watermelon thump 8 “___ riot, one Ranger” 9 book about noted TX flyer Edna Whyte: “Rising _____ __” 16 TXism: “____ seein’ eye to eye” 18 TX-born Larry Henley co-wrote “Wind _______ __ Wings” 21 TXism: “bend __ elbow” (drink) 22 transgressions 23 TXism: “he shoots seein’ ___ bullets” 24 TXism: “____ __ a panhandle prairie” 30 New Braunfels water park: “_________bahn” 34 baseball great Hank (init.) 35 TXism: “want it __ ___ _ could spit” 36 what raindrops fell on for TX B.J. Thomas 37 this Warren starred with TX Quaid in “Tough Enough” 39 TXism: “big enough __ ____ ______” 43 TXism: “that log won’t _____” 44 “. . . ___ ____ the mighty state”

45 “yes” south of the border 46 this TX Yale was Detroit Lion hall of fame DB 47 Love Field abbr. 48 TXism: “don’t ___ enough to stoke a sparrow” 50 TX Madalyn O’Hair 53 national ID (abbr.) 54 TXism: “that’ll __ nicely” 55 organizational doctrine 56 instruction for a budding artist (2 wds.) 24

TEXAS CROSSWORD

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We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

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Home Improvement

Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817-220-7201 BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-821-6377. Interior/exterior painting, tape, bed, texture and faux finishing. 38 years experience. www. bobbymcwilliams.com. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361.

Find a job in the Community Classifieds 040 Home Improvement 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.

PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Fence; PRESSURE WASHING; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-944-7658.

59 made a 44 mistake 60 TXism: “cute 47 as a bug’s ___” 53 61 TXism: “table grazed” 62 Dallas actor Cassidy

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.

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

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

1 TX Larry McMurtry novel: “In a ______ Grave” 2 John Steinbeck’s TX wife 3 _______ Cove, TX 4 formerly a Nacogdoches AM 9 this Blocker designed XIT brand 10 TXism: “use your head for something _______ _ hat rack” 11 TXism: “chew __ __ a while” 12 HVAC outlet 13 PCs are designed for “____ __ use”

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14 TXism: “run __ up the flag pole” 15 TXism: “hold down ___ fort” 17 chili-topped Tex-Mex entree 19 TX Janis Joplin’s tune: “Piece of __ _____” 20 bread with too much rise? 24 Frank of “Four for Texas” (init.) 25 TXism: “beaucoup” 26 snake or scarf (2 wds.) 27 pool & ping pong 28 TXism: “grown ups”

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29 Robert Kennedy assassin (1968) 31 TX Buck Owens show: “___ Haw” 32 TX Valerie Perrine was a ___ Vegas show girl 33 come-from-behind victories 38 “Texas _____”

Home Improvement

40 “Sha Na __” 41 TXism: “I’d have to get better to ___” (very sick) 42 TX Sam the Sham sang “______ ___ Riding Hood” 49 TXism: “____ out of here” (hurried) 51 TXism: “cash on the barrel ____” 52 TX Perot’s 1st naval rank (abbr.) 57 TXism: “_____ it with kid gloves” 58 TXism: “buryin’ _____” (coffin)

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Motorcycles

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

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

Contact: Sam Bliss texasmintrestoration@gmail.com 682.597.1447 or 682.597.1636

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& Beam Homes Shops/Barns Electrical HVAC Plumbing Interior/Exterior

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.

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Miscellaneous

Commercial • Residential

N E A L R A R I ON WE

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

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

F L A S O B T O A

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

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

J ohn K idd P ain ting 817-406-4023

Exterior Painting Free Estimates

HANDYMAN

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We Cater to You

Green Cleaning Service

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

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ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

Gary 817-550-7776

LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927.

√ Modular Homes √ Foundation/Pier

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.

Mechanic wanted, good pay, good hours. Must have tools and scanning skills. Azle area. 817-221-1900.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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.

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

Need Class A CDL Driver now. Employment based in Azle. Physical labor as well as driving required. Truck & trailer overall length, 40 ft. Call 817-444-6841.

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721 Dunaway Lane · 817-444-2536

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.

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

COMMUNITY

House Cleaning

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

Your Cleaning Service Professional Cleaning since 1989 Phone hours: Mon thru Fri 7 am - 1 pm: 817-237-9848 PLEASE LEAVE VOICE MAIL our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Backgrounds Checked

House Cleaning

• Non-Toxic Products • Residental-Commercial • Weekly & Bi-weekly cleanings • General Liability Insurance carried.

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Last Puzzle Solution H E E T O R E

A B O B E N S I L I T A D S E L S I A T T T C L R R E E A R A T E T E D

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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.

HORSE SALE

Friday, Sept 4, 2015 - 6:00 pM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

No crews just me

Tracy-817-475-1405

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Looking to Buy

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

SEPTEMBER 6th

049 Masonry/Stonework 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

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

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

Classified Ad Deadline: Mondays by 5:00 PM

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 059

Pool Service

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

060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361. Need to go somewhere? Need something delivered? Call the RunAround. I’ll run you around. 817-6296755.

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

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Roofing

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Sand/Gravel

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

A sphAlt & G rAvel

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

D R I V E W AY S

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

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

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Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

Storage

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

West Side Storage 20-5813 0

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817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

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

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Well Drilling

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

Need to store something? Look here.

Now Leasing Storage Units

LANDERS

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

Ash Creek Storage

PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned

Convenient Location

Water Heaters

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

817-444-3292

Faucets

817-444-3054 STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

We’ll be here after the storm. Ray’s Roofs & Repairs Free Estimates

817-688-6940

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Welding

Portable welding, fabrication, repair, fence & gate repair. 817-270-0012.

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

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WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

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

ROCK

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

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.

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

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

New, nice modular home, 1,500 sf, on 1 acre between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. Trade electrical and/or carpenter work for half of first month’s and half of second month’s rent. Owner pays for materials. $750/mo. $400 deposit. 682-551-0424; 682-5590531.

085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC.

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.

Rent Furnished

14x70 MH, fully furnished, 2-2, big living room and kitchen. 817-6901376. Rooms for Rent in Private Home. 1 room separate entrance and private bath, $450/mo.; 1 room w/shared bath, $375/mo. Ann 817-615-9537.

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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. 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. Country Living. Nice 4-2, 2 acres, peaceful and quiet, $1,095/mo. $1,000 deposit, 1-year lease. 940577-0254.

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

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

Mobile Home/RV Lots

Springtown RV Park

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

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

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

Units starting at $450/mo.; trailer spot for $250/mo., background fee required. 817-221-3112.

Metal Buildings

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

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

Nice 2-year-old 1 bedroom home, large bath, private yard, concrete foundation, between Springtown & Weatherford on FM 51. Immediately available. $480/mo. $300 deposit. 682-551-0424; 682-559-0531.

Commercial & Residential

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

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

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Special!

Roofing

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5x10 $25/month

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.

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

Slab Leaks

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Classifieds

SHELL

HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT gtatx.com

817-246-4646

AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

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

800-735-2989 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

RV Spaces by Day, Week or Month

We now have Pull-Throughs!

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

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

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Rent Unfurnished

Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

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

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

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

(817) 444-2362

www.stewartbend.com; sales@stewartbend.com

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

817-444-2430

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

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

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 .

817-523-4137

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

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

817-237-2852

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106 www.owenscorning.com

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

FABRICATION

ERECTION

art METAL z o C BUILDING SYSTEMS Fabrication and erection of quality metal buildings at reasonable prices, any size - any design Office

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

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Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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141 Huling Drive-Azle

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Is proud to announce the addition of AMANDA COLLINS as a Realtor in the Azle office. Amanda is a lifelong resident of Azle. She graduated Azle High School in 1998. After high school she attended Kaplan University and earned her real estate license in 2002. She then went on to TCU, studying neuroscience and psychology and graduated in 2007. Amanda worked for several years in the real estate industry as a leasing and property manager for commercial and industrial properties. Most of Amanda’s time is spent with the light of her life, her daughter. She loves being outdoors gardening, hiking, going to yard sales, riding horses and more. She also volunteers at the Forth Worth Nature Center and various animal shelters. Amanda looks forward to assisting you with your real estate needs. You can contact Amanda at MARSHA HARDIN REAL ESTATE at 112 A E. Main Street in Azle. 817-444-5330

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