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Superintendent Dr. Ray Lea said the current total district enrollment is 6,194 – 84 more than last year. “And we’re growing every year by that amount,” he said. In the previous five years, the AISD has increased around 400 students. The projection for the next five years is for that number to balloon to 700 or so. Already elementary school campuses are crowded. Walnut Creek Elementary, Silver

Azle ISD OKs voter survey to check public’s pulse

Creek Elementary, and both intermediate schools are deemed “over capacity.” Trustee Vice-President Erik Loeffelholz, who worked on an investigatory committee, said, “Other schools are right at capacity.” So, portable buildings are employed throughout the district to handle the overflow. Four portables are already parked at Walnut Creek Elementary and three more sit at Silver Creek Elementary.

Chaos in Reno

A demographer has informed the board that the buildings will max out in three years if no expansion is made. Deciding on the bond total will be made after the survey. In May 2008, voters repelled a $100 million bond proposal by 64 to 35 percent. However, in 2013, a $20 million bond – designated primarily for a new competitive gym and a career and technical center – passed easily, 61 to

39 percent. Board member Sam Merck noted that going for smaller amounts got the approval. Still, expansion is clearly a priority. “We’re still chasing it; it’s coming at us every two years,” he said. “It's pay me now or pay me later.” Expansion options discussed included constructing new campuses or conducting renovations. PLEASE SEE AISD, PAGE 2A.

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Council meeting erupts into shouting match BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Most of the agenda for the Nov. 16 regular Reno city council meeting seemed tame enough: approval of some reports, discussion and/or action about holiday activities, a food drive, and storage facilities. But a couple items – one addressing “a change of policy requested by Councilman [John] Basham, regarding ordinances for codification” and another item addressing a dispatch and jail contract – promised to be enlightening, at the very least. It was more like an explosion. During the Mayor’s Announcements portion of the meeting, Mayor Lynda Stokes did announce that sponsors are needed to provide Thanksgiving dinners to 14 families at a cost of $49.99 per dinner; Cookies with Santa will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Toys for Tots applications will be

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Bond, school bond BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The Azle ISD student population is growing. And it's increasing at such a rate that already limited space is going to become further cramped in the near future. With that in mind, on Nov. 17 at its regular meeting, school board trustees authorized a community survey by Fort Worth’s VLK Architects to contact a variety of voters to discern their attitude concerning a school bond.

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Have you spied the wispy filaments wafting through the air, day and night, lately? Sorry arachnophobics, but those flimsy gossamer floaters are spider webs “ballooning.” Those silken threads hold tiny spiders migrating to new climes. Small spiders – spiderlings – climb as high as they can, emit silk from their abdomens, and eventually catch a breeze, blowing to new areas where competition hopefully won’t be so great. Some travel for a few feet, some for miles. Photos by Mark K. Campbell

Azle chef in Food Network competition

BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN He’s worked with Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Waikiki, Hawaii, and he’s prepared meals for the likes of Tiger Woods, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Phil Mickelson. Chef Joseph Koons now lives in Azle, and he’s looking for support from the community he now calls home as he embarks on his newest adventure as a semi-finalist on the Food Network show Chopped. Finalists are selected by votes – up to four per day per person – and voting runs from Nov. 24-Dec. 12. And, while all votes must be cast via PLEASE SEE DISCORD, PAGE 3A. social media, the exact procedure will Chef Joseph Koons

be announced by the Food Network shortly before voting begins. Koons, who grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, attended Tulsa Tech and served as president of his local chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America. He set up a program with QuikTrip stores wherein all food items not sold within 24 hours are donated to food banks rather than disposed of. He has mentored two high school culinary teams that went on to compete in the National Prostart Invitational in Baltimore after winning state championships in Oklahoma. “I have a passion and a heart for

food and for students – I want to help them realize their potential and help them succeed,” Koons said. Koons and his wife, Anna, relocated to Azle from England, where they most recently lived, and he said he couldn’t have chosen a better place to live. “This is a great community, and I look forward to being an active part of it,” he said. You can monitor Chef Koons on social media outlets for information on how to vote for him by liking his Facebook page, ChoppedJosephKoons or by following him on Twitter @ChefJosephKoons.

Azle housing group thanks Tarrant officer BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN They gathered to say thanks. Members of a committee formed to enforce the reservations, restrictions, and covenants in Ranchoaks Addition Phase II (RAPII), along with other residents in the area, gathered in a private home Nov. 11 to honor a man whose help has been instrumental in cleaning up their neighborhood. Tarrant County Sheriff’s Deputy and Environmental Officer Paul Brinkman was presented with a plaque commemorating the appreciation of the residents of RAPII. Deputy Chief Jay Six and Brinkman’s immediate supervisor, Sgt. Cloyd Polk, were on hand for the presentation, as well. Resident Bob Campbell, who made the presentation, told Brinkman he’d always found him to be 100 percent fair, even though the two had not alBob Campbell of Ranchoaks Addition Phase II (third from left) presents a plaque of appreciation to ways agreed on things. Tarrant County Deputy Paul Brinkman as Deputy Chief Jay Six (far left) and Sgt. Cloyd Polk (far right) “We’ve cleaned up about 43 places look on. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman with your help,” Campbell said. “We

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didn’t think it would all come together so smoothly, but it did with your help, and we appreciate you.” The story behind the story Since February 2014, residents of RAPII have been embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a landowner in the same subdivision. The neighborhood – located along and either side of Tenderfoot Trail just southeast of the Azle city limits – is comprised mostly of mobile homes but also boasts a few site-built homes. The lawsuit, filed by 12021 Jacksboro, LLC, sought to have the subdivision’s covenants and deed restrictions removed since they had not been enforced in more than 30 years. Opinions about how to resolve the lawsuit varied among the residents of RAPII – in fact, there were some heated exchanges when they met in October 2014. PLEASE SEE GROUP, PAGE 2A.

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AISD bond possibilities to be examined ers from numerous elections, not explicitly school board votLoeffelholz noted that Silver ers. Creek Elementary could handle The process would involve additional wings to the primary directly speaking with voters, building. not gathering information via email or text contact. VLK Architects would foot the bill for the survey, Loeffelholz Erik Loeffelholz said. Board member on AISD growth The survey would also determine if a Such improvements could be May or November election date finished in around 18 months, would be preferred. he said, adding that a new camLea said Keller ISD recently pus would take at least two approved such a survey, and years. the data recommended that “Either way, the kids are district not conduct a bond coming,” Loeffelholz said. election. Survey takers would randomKeller did anyway, Lea said, ly call approximately 400 vot- and the bond passed.

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Either way, the kids are coming.

School board member Jeff Edwards plays a video game designed entirely by Silver Creek Elementary fourth grader Cole Webb. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Already, VLK Architects is working on the survey, Loeffelholz said. The information gathering

should take about two weeks The board approved the surand the results could possibly vey by a 6-0 vote; Shannon be ready for the board's Decem- Hart was absent at a child's ber meeting, he said. school function.

Group honors deputy for help with major cleanup efforts ■ GROUP, FROM PAGE ONE.

One thing most agreed on, however, was that the neighborhood needed to be cleaned up. Because of the lack of enforcement, quite a few property owners allowed junk, trash, and even old vehicles to accumulate on their properties. Over time, residents formed the committee, comprised of nine members: Debra Clarke, Billy Elliot, Floyd Kammerer, Kathy Lott, Greg Plumlee, Lynn Rucker, Tim Savage, Chris Thatcher, and Glenda Wollenweber.

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things done. Along came Brinkman, who threw in his knowledge and expertise – plus some elbow grease – and now the committee is realizing its dream of “taking back our neighborhood.” Chief Six told the committee members there were a lot of properties that didn’t comJay Chief Six ply with state laws and/or local Tarrant County Sheriff’s restrictions, and it was his deDeputy Chief partment’s job to help residents make the neighborhood a better place to live. The committee identified the “When no one is taking care of properties that were the worst a property, crime begins to move offenders and set out to get in; but when neighborhood re-

It not only improves property value, but it reduces crime...

newal happens, you regain a lot of the security and benefits you originally moved here for,” Six said. “It not only improves property value, but it reduces crime, which allows us to spend our time in other places because we don’t need to be here.” Kammerer agreed with all the reasons why cleaning up the neighborhood is a good thing, but added another – the most important one to him. “I’ve gotten to meet all my neighbors – we never would have gotten to know each other and become friends if all this hadn’t happened.”

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Discord arises concering Reno records, dispatch City Attorney Walt Leonard spoke. “Part of the problem accepted through Dec. 20; is this item was not placed on and the city invites citizens to the agenda by council member take advantage of an abundance Basham but by Mayor Stokes, of bottled water, limit two cases in response to a conversation she had with Mr. Basham. The per family. Stokes then began to read mayor placed this item before a lengthy personal statement the council as an inquiry as to about her feelings concerning whether a change is wished by the actions of Basham since he the council,” Leonard said. Apparently, Basham’s atwas elected to office in May. Basham asked, “Are we tempts to view records are on 6A?” – the item regarding complicated by the fact that Basham’s request – and was the city’s records are... well, told by Stokes, “No, we are they’re a mess. “Ya’ll, it’s no surprise to anynot.” Stokes continued with her body that’s lived here, our records are not where they should statement. Council member Bonnie be. There was a fire at the old Black attempted to make a mo- city hall, and now some records tion to deny Basham’s request are gone, and some are incomto examine city records, but plete as a result,” Stokes explained to those Stokes again in attendance stated, “We are at the meetnot on 6A,” – ing. “We’ve even though had countless she was clearly city secretaries speaking on the going through subject matMayor Lynda Stokes things, and ter of item 6A were – therefore no Calling for Councilman John things Stokes to be silent filed wrong.” motion could A side conbe made. versation with The council moved to the consent agenda, Reno Public Works Director which it approved with the ex- Scott Passmore revealed that he ception of the financial report has gone through some boxes after Basham asked that it be of records, but there are about pulled and dealt with separate- 200 boxes remaining. Stokes further explained that ly. He reiterated a point he had because Passmore has been at voiced at the previous meeting, the city longer than other staff stating that until the document and elected officials, she put authorizing the city to pay its him – the public works director council members and mayor – in charge of sorting through is produced, his attorney has what appears to be more than advised him not to accept any 250 boxes of records before they are sent off for codificapayment for his service. “A wise man once told me tion. Codification, by the way, has that if the United States misplaced the Declaration of In- been budgeted for in each of dependence, we wouldn’t be the last three years. “Unfortunately, it wasn’t calling up the Queen and saying ‘Guess what? We’re back,’” done, and it won’t get done all Stokes said. “Just because at one time. There is a reason there isn’t the paperwork right for having Mr. Passmore overthere, right now, doesn’t mean see it, so we know whose hands it didn’t happen, and there are are in what, and so nothing else plenty of people still here who disappears,” Stokes said. “No one has ever been denied can attest to it.” Nevertheless, Basham said access to records, but they have he will not accept any payment been asked to wait or to follow until the document authorizing a procedure.” Further discussion led to his payment is made available Basham again requesting to to him. read his request in the open meeting. The request was again Basham’s request The council approved the denied, but Basham began financial report and moved on reading it aloud anyway. “You do not need to, and you to item 6A, to which Basham immediately raised a point of are out of order,” Stokes informed Basham. order. Basham got louder, and so Saying he has never made such a request to change any did Stokes. “That is enough! John, that is policy regarding ordinances for codification, Basham suggested enough!” Stokes said. When Basham continued council would be violating the Open Meetings Act by discuss- reading his request, Stokes said, “[Reno Police Chief] ing or acting on 6A. He offered to read the request Hank [Pope], please take care he made to Stokes in open of this, then,” indicating she wanted Basham removed from council but was denied. ■ DISCORD, FROM PAGE ONE.

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being considered is because of rude treatment by current dispatchers and the lack of respect shown to citizens. “It’s time to stop them from talking to our citizens like they are trash,” Stokes said. “The fire department’s contract with Tarrant County Fire Alarm is not signed yet, but it’s on the way.” Council Member Ken Parnell asked if anyone knew how long it would be before Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler might decide to retire. “When he dies,” said Black. Martin, though, again speaking from the gallery, said he has heard Fowler might not run for another term. “But the change at the top that will be put in place will be his second in command and he’s been well trained and schooled,” Stokes said. “It’s not just that person; it’s a whole attitude about Reno up there, and it starts even higher up than that. That’s why we started this move, because of the way people in Reno are treated and handled.” In the end, the council decided to form a committee comprised of Stokes, Passmore, the fire chief, police chief and possibly a couple of citizens to further investigate the possibilities and report back to the council.

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Storage facilities According to Stokes, the city is badly in need of a place to store its records – such as they are. Although the connection was not made clear, it appears that when Toys for Tots begin coming in around this time of year, there are so many that storage in general becomes an issue. In 2014 alone, the city collected 14 trailer-loads of toys, Passmore told the council. Council member Black offered the use of her shop to store the toys.

Stokes said one suggestion Black said although she for records retention is to close agrees “we don’t have a lot in a carport behind city hall and coming from Parker County,” possibly build another shed for $1,000 is not that much to give storage. up, “but to jump over and do Former Reno Mayor Gran- something like that doesn’t ville G. “Randy” Martin – seen make any sense to me.” on the HGTV reality TV show Public Safety Director Joe Texas Flip N Polino seemed Move – offered to agree with from the gallery Black. a 1,568 square“Frankly, I foot building don’t see that on his property, much of an saying he could advantage. I lock it up tight know we think with a heavy we don’t get Joe Polino lock. anything from C o u n - Reno Public Safety Director Parker County, cil members addressing a suggested move but when you liked Mar- of Reno dispatch from Parker make a deciCounty to Sansom Park tin’s idea and sion to divorce quickly passed yourself from a measure auyour home thorizing Stokes and staff to county, there’s a lot that comes investigate and make a recom- with that,” Polino said. mendation regarding storage. “Right now, we do get backWhether it’s toys or city re- up from Parker County [Shercords that may be stored at Mr. iff’s Office]. If we go with Martin’s facility is unclear. Sansom Park, who’s going to back us up? Sansom Park? You Dispatch and jail contract might try Azle, but they’re pretStokes told the council she ty busy.” has been talking with the SanStokes said city officials have som Park Police Department been talking with Pelican Bay about moving Reno’s dispatch as well as Azle, and assured the and jail to that city after Parker council “those doors are open.” County upped its contract for She reiterated the reason for those services from $10,000 a switching to another agency year to $52,000. for dispatch and jail services is Even though such a move would require Reno to switch from digital to analog radios – another likely expense – Stokes insisted the move needs to be made, citing continuous rude and disrespectful treatment on the part of Parker County dispatchers toward the citizens of Reno. On this point, though, Stokes met with resistance from a couple of key people.

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the meeting. But Black spoke up to make a motion to deny Basham’s request to go through the old records of the city at this time, saying the task has been delegated “to someone uniquely qualified to do so because of his long history with the city and the confidence we all have in him. He has graciously volunteered to do this along with his other duties and has been working on it for some time. “We all look forward to being able to put our city records in some order because they were in a poor state due to lack of care before,” Black continued. Referencing the worries on the part of council that caused them to censure Basham’s behavior, Black continued her motion, saying his request “must be denied for now, although we obviously want to make these [records] available to everyone once they have been organized and preserved in some workable fashion.” Council member Billie Steele seconded Black’s motion and all voted to approve it except Basham, who abstained.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZLE TO CONSIDER THE ADVISABILITY OF THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF AZLE, TEXAS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PURPOSES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 311, TEXAS TAX CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Azle, Texas (the “City”), pursuant to Chapter 311.003 Texas Tax Code, as amended, (the “Act”), will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at City Hall, 613 S.E. Parkway, Azle, Texas 76020, for the purpose of considering the establishment of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One located within the boundaries of the City. All persons are invited to attend the hearing and speak for or against the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, the proposed boundaries, or the concept of tax increment financing. Written or oral statements will be considered. The legal description and boundary map of proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One are on file and open for public inspection in the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 613 S.E. Parkway, Azle, Texas 76020. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to David Pettit, David Pettit Economic Development, LLC, dpettit@dpedllc.com; 817-439-9515.

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Officers with the Azle Police Department arrested the following individuals during the week of Nov. 8-14: • An 18-year-old woman was arrested Nov. 8 in the 100 block of J.B. Smith Road and charged with assault by contact, a class C misdemeanor. A judge dismissed the charge. • Joseph William Cordell, 18, of Azle, was arrested Nov. 9 in the 1000 block of Boyd Road and charged with theft less Joseph William Cordell than $2,500 with two previous theft convicAzle, was arrested Nov. 13 in tions. The charge is a state the 700 block of Boyd Road jail felony. Cordell was trans- and charged with failure to ferred to the Parker County identify by giving false or jail, where he remained Nov. fictitious information as well 16 in lieu of $4,000 bond. as theft less than $100. He • Valeria K. Dennis, 52, posted a personal bond and of Springtown, was arrested was released from the Azle Nov. 10 in the 700 block of jail Nov. 14. Boyd Road and charged with Azle police arrested six adtheft $100-750. She was trans- ditional individuals for arrest ferred to the Parker County warrants issued by various jail. law enforcement agencies • Jose M. Espejel, 69, of during the same week.

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Lakeside Taste of Christmas Dec. 5 A Taste of Christmas is slated for First Baptist Church Lakeside Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recipes will be provided at the event at FM 1885 and State Hwy. 199. Call 817-237-8113 for more information.

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can call to see if there have been any cancellations. Blood pressure checks are each Wednesday morning. Computer lab is open Monday through Thursday. Chicken Foot dominoes is played every Thursday afternoon. Bridge is played every Friday morning. Dominoes are played every morning when there are enough players. There are a lot of things to do, so if you are over 60 years old, the B. J. Clark Community Center is a good place to enjoy visiting and making new friends. Wednesday of next week will be hamburger day and hamburgers always bring out the hungry seniors. Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy fellowship with family and friends. Remember to be grateful for the blessings of family and friends and all you have. The Center will be closed Nov. 26-27 and will reopen Nov. 30.

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Discounts are offered for teachers, fire and police personnel, and medical professionals. Carrie knows this part of the world. "I'm from the Azle area and am very excited to be able to provide insurance services to the community on a more personal level," she said. Everyone needs insurance, she added. "My job is to ensure that the client understands why it is needed and how to best utilize it." Expect to see Carrie and her team out and about. "We will be visible in the community, supporting our teams, and other local businesses and the members who make it great." Find the Carrie Wallace Farmers Insurance Agency at 1341 Southeast Parkway, Suite 102 in the Marie Pigg Building on the service road of Jacksboro Highway just south of the Main Street exit. Hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment after hours.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Azle News

Optimists honor outstanding students BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN As it has done for 36 years, the Optimist Club of Azle honored two students from each Azle ISD campus, as well as two Boy Scouts from Troops 175 and 243, at its annual Youth Appreciation Banquet Thursday, Nov. 12, at Forte Junior High School. The students were nominated by their teachers and selected by campus administrators, and were honored for extraordinary achievements both inside and outside the classroom. The event was free to the general public and included a meal donated by Spring Creek Barbecue in Lake Worth. Opening ceremonies included the posting of the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance by members of Boy Scout Troops 175 and 243, followed by the welcome and introduc-

Four named Rotary Students of the Month BY MARK K. CAMPBELL A quartet of Azle High School seniors were selected as the Rotary Club Students of the Month for November. That foursome: Shelbi Burgett, Brady Carlson, Kin Williamson, and Madeleine Parkison. Burgett said she was currently busy readying for the upcoming AHS production of Peter Pan by practicing “combat sword fighting.” Currently ranked No. 16 out of 372 members of the Class of 2016, Burgett, the daughter of John and Karol Burgett, is highly involved with the successful AHS drumline; she has been a captain for three years. She is also a member of the Marching Green Pride. At Azle High, she noted that her favorite classes are science and English. Burgett is a member of

tion of guests by Optimist Club past President and emcee Edwin Newton. Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett then read a proclamation for Youth Appreciation Week in Azle. Optimist Club members Sally Brace and Robert Sherman read the nominations introducing each student. Students honored were: • Azle High School: Sammi Tittle and Zach Petter • Boy Scout Troop 175: Shawn Hall • Boy Scout Troop 243: Cody Swanson • Azle Junior High: Madison Aniasco and Aiden Tune • Forte Junior High: Kilian McDonald-Boyer and Causen Shafer • Azle Elementary: Natalie Cain and Caden Christian

Students from each campus in the Azle ISD and two Boy Scouts were honored at the Optimist Club of Azle’s 36th annual Youth Appreciation Banquet Nov. 11. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman • Hoover Elementary: Sarah McDonald and Josiah Clark • Cross Timbers Elementary: Abby Hardin and Elliott Blagg • Liberty Elementary: Leila Barrett and Aiden King • Walnut Creek Elementary: Emory Hann and Ben Derting • Silver Creek Elementary: Alynda Martinez and Morgan Mask • Eagle Heights Elementary: Brynn Lee and Kevin Duran

Since 1979, The Optimist Club of Azle has: • honored more than 753 kids at its Youth Appreciation Banquets • honored another 666 students through its monthly Young Texan/Tex-Anne program • given more than $358,690 of college scholarships to more than 283 Azle High School graduates • given more than $53,910

to purchase Christmas presents for more than 2,007 elementary school children through its Christmas toy programs and now the community-wide Angel Tree program • raised more than $66,423 through its last 14 annual Penny Race programs which benefit local charities and children of Azle (Azle Pastoral Counseling Center, Azle ISD Food Backpack program, Community

Caring Center) • given more than $73,300 to other local youth clubs and local youth related causes If you have a genuine concern for the youth of the Azle community, then you share a common interest with the members of the Optimist Club of Azle. Contact club President Brian Rogers at 817-825-7625 for information on becoming an Optimist Club member.

Coming soon: Peter Pan

Usually when we get a press release, we make it fit our format for consistency. But sometimes we bend the rules, and this is one of those times. Tickets are now available for the Azle High School production of Peter Pan. Here’s an announcement from AHS drama teacher Tina Moen: “AHOY there you lubbers! Tis a gloomy day out in Neverland. I have heard rumor of a show of sorts coming up in just a couple weeks, Dec 4th-6th. Get your tickets at Pinnacle Bank Azle during lobby hours and the Azle Chamber of Commerce. If this is another one of Pan’s tricks me and my dastardly gang are prepared to cast anchor! Who knows what those lost boys have been up to, trees are popping up everywhere, mushrooms are sprouting all about, there’s weird luminescent light peering from the mermaids lagoon AND Tinker Bell, that annoying little fairy brat, won’t mind her manners! Next time she flies near my ship, she’s getting the boot! Oh, the trickery! If this is some kind of game, I WILL win.” The ship is setting sail, if you would like to know more go to azleThe November Rotary Students of the Month are (l-r) Madeleine Parkison, Kin drama.com. Williamson, Shelbi Burgett, and Brady Carlson. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Now do you see why we format? Williamson also plays guitar Carlson, ranked No. 4 schoPeer Assistance & Leadership (PAL) and works with students lastically at AHS, has com- and piano. Parkison, daughter of Mark at several AISD elementary peted in UIL solo, ensemble, concert, and sight-reading and Jennifer Parkison, is headschools. ed to Texas A&M to study enBrady Carlson, son of Eric contests. Williamson is No. 18 in the gineering. and Theresa Carlson, also is No. 7 in her class, she is acmusically inclined – and he’s Class of 2016. A member of the National tive in AHS sports, playing very good, too. Carlson earned the second Honor Society (NHS), he is volleyball, soccer, and track trumpet chair on the Texas also on the Student Council and field at the varsity level Music Educators Association and has earned honors from where she has won numerous All-State Band. He said he was AP Spanish, English, and U.S. All-District and Academic AllDistrict honors. aiming for the first chair in his History. Part of PAL, Parkison is also Williamson, son of Bret Wilsenior year. He is the Marching Green liamson, is a member of the involved in Student Council, VERY UESDAY Pride trumpet section leader successful math and science NHS, and has been a class representative. team at AHS. for two years running. • Open 7 Days Her family has hosted forHe said away from campus, He also plays in the school jazz band and has been a mem- he is interested in Ford Mus- eign exchange students which • Fast Friendly Service ber of the Fort Worth Youth tangs and is a member of the helped her appreciate different cultures, Parkison said. Mustang Club of America. Orchestra since 2013. • Fresh Homemade Food

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Azle News

Charity works on donations and voluneers only

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Mission House helps hundreds BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Ray Garner volunteers. He’s 82, and plenty of those who work with him at Castle Hills Mission House are almost as old.

about $800 per month, he said. “We’ve got to make the food last,” Garner added. Local food banks are crucial to success. Food is distributed every third Thursday at 401 Beverly – “west of the water tower” – from 9 a.m. until noon “or until the food is gone.” M o r e volunteers are needed, Garner said. He works at the door, he said, keeping order to the distribution process. “ We ’ r e trying to carve out a better tom o r r o w, ” Ray Garner, 82, is one of several retired vol- he said. Anyone unteers at Castle Hills Mission House. Photo by Mark K. Campbell can help in that regard – and age “Most of our volunteers are certainly doesn’t matter. over 75 and retired,” he told the Azle Rotary Club Nov. 12. The charity serves 500 families monthly, Garner said. And whatever the charity receives to distribute is all donated – from individuals and local businesses. At Castle Hills Mission House, if someone is in need, they get help. There is “no process,” Garner said. “If they’re hungry, they get food.” He told stories of people traveling substantial distances – like walking four miles – to get something to eat. The usual 165 families served weekly will rise to as high as 185 with the holidays nearing, Garner said. “Some have nothing,” he said of the charity’s clients. Donations can include food, clothing, or money. Keeping 35 food-filled deep freezers running takes cash,

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The Azle Junior High Student Council collected 264 boxes of cereal during a food drive. These boxes will join other USDA foods distributed by Inasmuch Food Pantry at Eagle Mountain United Methodist Church, 7955 Reed Road. The pantry is open two Mondays monthly from 4-6 p.m. Call Director Sue Miller at 817-444-2303 for more information.

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When ‘bless your heart’ is fightin’ words

eal Texans know certain things: • How to pronounce Mexia, Burnet, Palestine, pecan, and caramel • How to spell “ya’ll” no matter what SpellCheck and your English teacher says • What “bless your heart” really means Of course, bless your heart actually means “what an idiot!” Did you hear that Jimbo cut his hand trying to fix his Weedeater while it was still running? “Oh, bless his

heart!” Hey, Jackie got locked out of the house in her nightie while fetching her mail. “Bless her heart!” Poor ol’ Cletus burnt his eyebrows off when he tried to light his burn pile with gasoline. “Bless his heart!” Clearly, you don’t want your heart blessed. I vacationed with a long-time friend in Mexico a while back, and she had had a few too many mimosas then a ON YOUR few too many other prettily-named drinks – by noon. MARK When she cracked her head trying to duck under a bridge while wading in Mark K. Campbell

a resort swimming pool, I helped her resume near-upright status and said, “Kinda conked your noggin there didn’t you – bless your heart.” A former Texan, she reared up: “Don’t you bless my heart!

Don’t you ever bless my heart!” Well, of course, we did just that the rest of the trip and, later, the postcard I mailed her said only, “Bless your heart!” You can still say the phrase in church. Not that its basic meaning is any different, but you can get away with gossip in church with a correctly placed heart blessing. Did you hear that Thelma just can’t get that no-good husband of hers to come to church if the Cowboy game begins at noon? “Bless her heart!” If there is a hierarchy of insult phras-

es, “bless your heart” ranks above all of them in the South, including even “God love ‘em but...” and even “I’m just sayin’...” Like: There are people out there – God love ‘em – who, I’m just sayin’, are dumb as a sack of rocks, bless their hearts. Now some folks – gray hair is usually involved – truly want to bless your heart to a non-insulting degree. I know those sweet old ladies at church mean well, but, gosh, bless their hearts. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor, and we don’t eat pee-can pie around here.

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here seems to be an two different churches. On November award for everything if 8, my friend Dave Woodbury was celyou look hard enough. ebrated for 11 years as pastor of FBC According to an on- Nocona, making him the longest tenline list of ured pastor in the 126-year Strange and history of the church. Dave Funny Awards, these are not only pastors FBC, but real awards: his tenure has allowed him 1. The Stinky Shoe to pastor a community. Award at the National Odor A Florida native, he has Eaters Rotten Sneaker planted himself in Texas Contest in Vermont where the population of 2. The Lantern Rogue the town barely exceeds award given to the cyclist the membership his home who finishes last in the church in Florida. Tour de France Six days later, I attended 3. The Stella Award the celebration of life of my given each year for the friend Loury Nero, pastor most ridiculous lawsuit in LIFE MATTERS of Joplin Baptist Church the U.S. (named for Stella in Jack County. I’m not Liebeck who sued Mc- Gerry Lewis certain if Loury’s 12 years Donald’s in 1992 after she makes him the longest tenspilled coffee on herself) ured pastor, but I once saw the list and 4. The Darwin Award given posthu- I believe that to be so. In Loury’s case, mously each year to the person who he returned to serve as a bi-vocational dies in the most idiotic way possible. pastor in his hometown, working fullIn researching the song that inspired time as a physician and making the today’s column, I discovered not only 100 mile one way commute to the that it was a Billboard No. 1 single for church each weekend. Loury had no Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs on plans of stopping anytime soon, but November 21, 1960 – 55 years ago he suffered a stroke in August and his this week – but that it also was named struggle ended November 10, when he by Digital Dream Door as the No. 1 passed away at age 64. Really Short Rock Song of all time (at Two pastors whose years of minis1:36). try impacted many and who have likeIn my work with pastors, my plea ly said “no” to many opportunities to to them is often to stay a little longer. leave because they were captured by a The average pastoral tenure for South- greater “yes.” ern Baptist pastors is 3-4 years. It is Instant impact doesn’t usually hapdifficult both for pastors and churches pen in real life. Wherever you are and to get any true ministry momentum whatever you do, is God asking you to going when you are starting over ev- stay just a little longer? ery 3-4 years. I stayed 17 years in my last pastorate and discovered that significant new opportunities came at the Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of 5, 10, and 15 year marks. missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, In the past week, I have been a part which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com. of the celebration of pastoral tenure in

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Manufactured: Racial discord Dear Editor: What's that proverbial maxim? “The insane are running the asylum.” Or maybe there is something in water in the Show Me State (Missouri) given the recent news of the University of Missouri black student body stirring up protest and insurrection, and black players on the university football team boycotting future games if the university president didn’t resign over racial language and graffiti on a bathroom wall that may or may not even have happened. Well, apparently, these little feck-

less malcontents got their way. The school president did resign over hooliganism intimidation. Now, just as with the 2014 Ferguson, Missouri racial unrest after a city police officer executed a black teenager, it never happened! Upon further investigation by reporters and campus police, this Missouri school incident was a manufactured event to further bifurcate our nation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures. What’s even more disturbing is the state, city, and federal governances will completely throw anybody under the bus of an alleged or purported racial grievance by a person of color without the benefit of an investiga-

tion. Just go back two summers ago: A black gangbanger robbed a store, assaulted the store clerk, and attempted to murder a Ferguson city officer. The officer defended himself by dispatching that criminal for good. The officer was cleared of any wrong-doing by a grand jury, but not before his own boss – the chief – a high ranking state police supervisor, and the Obama administration marched with protestors to show solidarity (short meaning: “I'm afraid of you, I give up”!) The people of Missouri are sheep, pure and simple. Joseph Bryan Fort Worth

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uite possibly there are folks out there who only know the name “Jimmy Dean” because he made good sausage. I remember him as a country Western singer. One of his hit songs, “Big Bad John,” was No. 1 on the Billboard charts for five weeks back in 1961. It earned a million dollars and a gold disc. That may be what catapulted him to fame and allowed him to have a television show in his name from 1963 to 1966. He even introduced Jim Henson on his show and a puppet named Rowlf, both of whom later became pretty famous themselves. Born on a farm near Plainview in West Texas in 1928, Dean decided pretty early on that he didn't want to be a farmer. Apparently his father didn't want to be a farmer either, because he deserted the family when Jimmy was eleven. Everybody in the family had to pitch in. Jimmy picked cotton, cut wheat, cleaned out chicken houses, milked cows, plowed, etc. In an interview he told the story of hog killing as a child, which most farm families did each autumn to smoke and use for food as

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long as it lasted. He said that he and his siblings would knock the hog on the head and “have fights who was going to do it. Then Mom would stick it.” One of the things his mother did to support the family was to charge fifteen cents each for haircuts given in her front room. However, she found time to teach Jimmy how to play the piano. That got him started in music, and he taught himself how to play a harmonica, guitar, and accordion. Dean skipped the last year of high school and joined the Merchant Marines in 1944, the final year of World War II. Then in 1946 when that enlistment was up, he joined the Air Force and also sang with a band. His career began when he substituted for a sick fiddler who was supposed to entertain at a bar near the Air Force Base. Dean played the accordion. He first had a band called the Tennessee Haymakers, but returned to his Texas roots in 1952 with the Texas Wildcats. He played on the radio, sang and played at county shows and state fairs. His radio show in the Washington, D. C. area helped newcomers Patsy Cline and Roy Clark get their starts.

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because in 1969 he invested in a hog farm near Plainview with a family member. Then he created Jimmy Dean Meat Company and grew it into a mass-market product. Although he accepted guest acting roles on TV in the 1970s and 1980s, he concentrated on his growing sausage business. He did write a song called “I.O.U.” as a tribute to his mother, which made the Top Ten in 1976. In his career he released 31 albums and won four Grammy Awards. He did the advertising for the sausage company and in one ad said, “Sausage is a great deal like life. You get out of it about what you put into it.” Dean sold his sausage company to the Sara Lee brand in 1984, but they kept the Jimmy Dean name and hired Dean to continue making the commercials as spokesman until 2004. He settled on a farm near Richmond, Virginia in 1990, and the state inducted him into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997. He wrote an autobiography that appeared in 2004, 30 Years of Sausage, 30 Years of Ham. In 2008 he donated a million dollars to Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, which was the largest gift it had ever received

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from one person. Dean was nominated for the Country Music Hall of Fame in February 2010, but died before the induction ceremony took place in October. He died June 14, 2010, and his remains now rest in a piano-shaped mausoleum overlooking the James River on his Virginia estate. Wayland Baptist broke ground June 24, this year for a Jimmy Dean Museum to honor their hometown hero. Dean’s widow donated memorabilia from his collection to the museum. In addition the present owner of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand, Hillshire Brands, commissioned Richmond sculptor Paul Di Pasquale to sculpt a larger-than-life-size bronze of Dean at the museum. A grant from the Dean Family Foundation is making the completion of the museum by May 2016 a goal. Some of this information came from a paper presented at the West Texas Historical Association meeting in April, 2015 by Robert Reitz. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle has authored several books, many of which are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 9 affirmed a Brownsville federal district judge’s Feb. 15, 2015, order forbidding the Obama administration’s implementation of DAPA, the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Residents Program. Against the wishes of Congress, the White House sent out a memorandum in November 2014 extending the reach of the policy include to more people. Gov. Greg Abbott reacted to the Fifth Circuit ruling on Nov. 10, saying: “The court’s decision is a vindication for the Rule of Law and the Constitution. The president’s job is to enforce the immigration laws, not rewrite them. President Obama should abandon his lawless executive amnesty program and start enforcing the law today.” In affirming the lower court’s ruling, the Fifth Circuit sided with Texas and 25 other states that sued to prevent the implementation of DAPA on three grounds: 1. That DAPA violated the procedural requirements of the federal Administrative Procedures Act as a substantive rule that did not undergo the requisite notice and comment; 2. That the U.S. Department of Homeland Security lacked the authority to implement the program even if it followed the correct rule-making process; and 3. That DAPA was an abrogation of the president’s constitutional duty to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” The trial court and subsequent appellate court actions stem from the Department of Homeland Security’s implementation of DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a 2012 executive order by President Obama. According to the Fifth Circuit majority opinion, under DACA, at least 1.2 million people who are “lawfully present” in the U.S. may qualify for So-

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cial Security retirement, Social Security disability benefits and health insurance under Part STATE A of the Medicare CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS program, but those are Ed Sterling who “unlawfully present” are generally not eligible to receive federal public benefits. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Nov. 10 said the Obama administration would file an appeal of the Fifth Circuit’s ruling with the U.S. Supreme Court. SCOTUS to hear HB 2 suit A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Texas’ 2013 House Bill 2 that revised the state’s abortion law will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016, the court announced Nov. 13. In Whole Women’s Health et al. v. Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Kirk Cole et al., plaintiffs contest the law’s new restrictions requiring an abortion-performing doctor to have admitting privileges at a hospital no more than 30 miles from the clinic and requiring clinics that provide abortions to have facilities meet strict guidelines as ambulatory surgical centers. Planned Parenthood Texas said if the high court does not reverse a Fifth Circuit ruling that allows the law to stand, “it would leave the 5.4 million women of reproductive age in Texas with only 10 health centers that provide safe, legal abortion in the entire state, down from approximately 40 health centers before the passage of the dangerous law.” Gov. Abbott on Oct. 19 announced an initiative calling for the elimination of taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion pro-

viders. Abbott comments on Paris French officials confirmed the deaths of 127 people and the hospitalization of an estimated 300 hundred others in Nov. 13 terrorist attacks at six sites in a small section of Paris. Gov. Abbott issued the following statement: “Today’s despicable attacks in France are an assault to all of humanity, and the world must unite to condemn acts of terrorism on every front. My office has been in contact with DPS and federal authorities who will continue to monitor the situation in Texas. Additionally, I have spoken with the Consulate General of France in Houston to offer any and all assistance on behalf of the State of Texas. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and all those affected in France tonight." Speaker names committee Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Nov. 9 formed the House Select Committee on Mental Health to study the state’s behavioral health system for children and adults. Straus instructed the panel to study substance abuse treatment and recommend ways to improve early identification of mental illness, increase collaboration among entities that deliver care, methods to measure and improve outcomes, and ways to improve care in underserved and rural areas, and for veterans and the homeless. Panel members include Rep. Four Price, R-Amarillo, chair; Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, vice chair; and Reps. Greg Bonnen, R-Galveston; Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; Sarah Davis, R-Houston; Rick Galindo, D-San Antonio; Sergio Muñoz, D-Mission; Andy Murr, RKerrville; Toni Rose, D-Dallas; Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas; Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston; Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; and James White, R-Woodville. Veteran state reporter and legislative analyst Ed Sterling is member services director for the Texas Press Association, whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million.

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2015 District 5-5A All-District Volleyball

Four Lady Hornets earned postseason honors, claiming berths on the elite 5-5A All-District volleyball list: Sarah Campoli (4) District Setter of the Year; Hannah Walker (6) Honorable Mention; Logan Graham (5) Honorable Mention, and Kaitlyn Ford (9) Second Team. Named Academic All-District were Payton Geary, Annabelle Grounds, Madi Parkison, Katelyn Brothers, and Campoli. Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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The last game the 2015 Azle junior varsity football team played was a thriller. Wichita Falls Rider was the foe, and the game came down to a clutch field goal and an interception. Azle won 25-23. Rider led 13-7 after one period. Azle’s score came when QB Jake Norwood ran over from the 4 and Ben Davis kicked the PAT.

The Hornets wrested away the lead by halftime when Cale McDonald dashed in from the 10, and Davis kicked true again; AHS led 14-13. Azle held the advantage by the time the third quarter ended; both teams had scored. The Raiders got a field goal, and Norwood scored on a 4-yard run then threw a 2-point conversion pass to Cody Donnell.

Azle led 22-16 until Rider tacked on a fourth quarter TD, to surge ahead 23-22. That’s when the late game heroics began for the Hornets. Davis nailed a 32-yard field goal to put Azle up once more. Rider hurried to rally, but the Raiders’ final effort was killed after an interception by Azle’s Hunter Jennings.

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Lady Hornet Samantha Bradley will continue her softball career next fall with the Ragin’ Cajuns of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Bradley hit .443 last season and broke the Azle record for home runs with 13. She posted a 17-2 record pitching.

At the Nov. 16 school board meeting, Azle High School cross country coach Keith Boenisch (left) introduced some of the two-time district champion Hornet squad, including (l-r) Brandon Wolfe, Cody Drolet, Trevor McIntire, Carson Leatherwood, Eloy Martinez, and Haygen Holbrooks. Boenisch said only one person graduated off the team and that the 2016 boys team could be “scary good.” Photo by Mark K. Campbell

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Football The final 2015 football foe for AJH was Prairie Vista. The 8th A (5-4) riding a 2-game winning streak over Lake Worth and Wayside, turned in a “magnificent” performance in their final outing as eighth graders. The A won 28-8. Pacing the A, coaches noted, were Josh Schardt, CJ Van Slyke, Jonathan Lester, and Ken Seals. Facing larger linemen and shining for the Hornets were Landry Thompson, Matthew Parkison, Al De Los Santos, Caden Bridges, Sammy Bilger, Connor Herring, and Johnny Williams.

Coaches said Logan Fisher, Cameron Mauerhan, and Landon Boling were strong on both sides of the ball. Defensively, coaches lauded Joe Dunkerley, Johnny Williams, Wesley Speck, and Javin Smith. Nicky Quevedo kicked 4 PATs in the win, “sure to be a North Texas Athletic League record,” coaches noted. Coaches added that the A were just “a handful of plays” from being 8-1. The 8th B faced an 8-0 Prairie Vista squad. Azle fell 14-0 in a game “much closer than the score would indi-

cate,” said coaches. The offense was led by Kevin Robles who snapped off several long runs. Austin Simmons was a “maniac” defensively and Tony Valdez was strong on defense, too. “These Hornets fought hard all year long,” coaches noted. The 7th A (8-0) played on the road against the Coyotes of Prairie Vista and, with a victory, won the district championship. Two second half TDs by Jacob Lee rallied the A past PV. Azle softball standout Bailee Carter signed to play softball for Texas State University The 7th B (5-4) fell 26-6. The AJH TD came from Caiden in San Marcos. Carter hit .625 during district play in 2014 for the Lady Hornets and scorched playoff pitchers at a .564 clip. Brooks.

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Azle News Wednesday, November 18, 2015

You’re a good, gentle movie, Charlie Brown People are still yapping – incorrectly – about the terrible live-action version of the beloved 1966 cartoon TV classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (That movie, The Grinch [2000, Movie Man No. 377, 9, Best of Year] remains a holiday tradition at the Movie Man house.) When word got out that a Peanuts movie was being made with evil computer generation, generations of Charlie Brown fans – from the comic strip and television specials – generated angry rants and basically went cyber-nuts. They needn’t have worried. About the film This is not the first Peanuts movie to be theatrically released. While most of the famous productions are from TV – primarily annual classics A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) – there have been four movies that reached auditoriums. A Boy Named Charlie Brown arrived first in 1969. Then came Snoopy Come Home in 1972 followed by Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown in 1977 and Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don’t Come Back!!) in 1980. There have been treasury gatherings, strip compilations, made-for-TV specials and movies, and a Broadway smash, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. It all blossomed from the success of the comic strip by Charles Schulz and its rapid expansion. When everyone was Peanuts crazy in the 1960’s, a TV special was suggested. What was created – A Charlie Brown Christmas – looked like a certain disaster, its makers felt. But when the show aired on Dec. 9, 1965, it was instantly successful. Drawing a 45 share – about 15.5 million – while preempting The Munsters, A Charlie Brown Christmas finished second only to the unbeatable Bonanza.

Soon, the special’s music was released on an LP, a hardback book came out, and the next year, A Charlie Brown Christmas won an Emmy. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the TV show, now watched perennially as often as How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Those same families ventured to theaters – the older fans with many suspicions – for this newest release, The Peanuts Movie. They left knowing their childhood memories had not been hijacked in this cynical modern era. The plot Charlie Brown (voiced by Noah Schnapp) is a loser with only his beloved dog Snoopy (Bill Melendez) staying loyally by his side. A new girl moves into town, and Charlie Brown is smitten with the very first appearance of The Little Red-Haired Girl (Francesca Capaldi). Ridiculously shy, his every effort to impress the new girl is mimicked by Snoopy and his sidekick bird Woodstock in a story pecked out on a typewriter, a tale where Snoopy rescues sweetheart Fifi atop his flying doghouse while battling the Red Baron. Charlie Brown tries a slew of ways to catch The Little RedHaired girl’s eye – learning to

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Capturing creepy concepts BY MARK K. CAMPBELL I started thinking about a Halloween story during the summer. I stumbled across a tale of

someone in Springtown spot- a fun seasonal story. But finding accompanying ting and reporting a UFO. Plus I knew of a scary, de- photographs would require teriorating church nearby and more work. Then, one day late last spring thought I could cobble together

in the annual futile effort to get in better shape for summer vacation, I was lifting weights in the sun room at home. (Yes, that is green linoleum.) The sun through the door stretched my shadow. With a bit of posing (still wearing my weight lifting gloves), I discovered I could make a strange looking, shadowy being of some sort. Perfect for the Halloween story. We “erased” everything around me – including the coffee cup, the wood burning stove frequented by raccoons, and the linoleum – and laid it across the page diagonally. That was a good start. Thanks to being rather slow at responding to spousal requests, we’ve had a dead tree in our yard for several years. (I’ll get around to felling it.) PLEASE SEE EERIE, PAGE 2B.

The haunted church off Carter Road south of Springtown is eerie enough. It really looks creepy when the photo is “inverted.” Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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Thanks to oak wilt and general laziness, this dead tree made it into the story. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Eerie illustrations especially elicited ■ EERIE, FROM PAGE ONE.

Nothing says Halloween like a gnarled dead tree (thank you Parker County oak wilt). My inaction had paid off! I shot that tree several different ways – from the bottom straight up, far away, and in between. A few nights later, I got back from a football game and the full moon was impressive. Years of propping a camera on the cab of a pickup truck worked to my advantage. After several attempts, I got a decent picture of the moon. We Photoshopped it behind the dead tree’s limbs and – voila! – creepy image number two was born. That left only the church to photograph. I could not get out to Carter Road until almost dusk where it was overcast, too, and

getting darker by the minute. Even though years ago I had once had a church dinner under the nearby pavilion and another time geocached successfully – while getting a cool picture of two snakes fighting – the church was truly spooky in the fading light. Now, I’m a former firefighter macho man, but I didn’t venture too close to the building to peek into the dead-eyed windows of that dilapidated church. My long camera lens worked just fine. You might be a skeptic about things that go bump in the night, but that place will give you pause, I assure you. Back at work, we “inverted” the picture, and it looked super. All that remained was to compile the images and tack on a crazy, scary headline font. And that’s how the Halloween story came to be, minus the UFOs – maybe next year.

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CITY

THIS PAYMENT

PRIOR % YEAR CHANGE

2015 TOTAL

2014 % TOTAL CHANGE

914,783 199,409 124,380 89,483 84,903

2.45% 7.94% 12.74% 9.73% 1.72%

9,999,409 2,081,066 1,554,706 973,988 728,225

9,417,382 1,977,397 1,482,840 846,809 732,076

6.18% 5.24% 4.84% 15.01% -0.52%

1,587,701

1,511,795

5.02%

16,179,333

15,157,548

6.74%

RATE

PARKER COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Weatherford 1.50% 937,233 Azle 1.25% 215,250 Hudson Oaks 1.50% 140,230 Springtown 1.50% 98,191 Willow Park 1.50% 86,368 County Total Parker County

0.50%

620,043

609,199

1.78%

6,927,078

6,672,796

3.81%

Reno Sanctuary

1.50% 1.25%

16,330 2,375

10,034 1,367

62.73% 73.71%

104,057 16,555

78,021 13,593

33.37% 21.79%

Azle Crime Control District Azle Municipal Dev District

0.25%

39,320

35,630

10.35%

394,783

366,937

7.58%

0.50%

43,672

38,092

14.65%

416,535

361,543

15.21%

TARRANT COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Fort Worth 1.00% 12,251,451 Arlington 1.75% 9,707,470 Grand Prairie 1.75% 4,538,790 Grapevine 1.50% 3,500,211 Mansfield 2.00% 1,907,072

12,346,638 8,879,326 4,311,743 3,411,964 1,788,387

-0.77% 9.32% 5.26% 2.58% 6.63%

121,474,335 91,150,803 43,677,460 37,252,235 18,027,308

115,932,112 86,531,385 41,333,108 36,254,739 16,994,971

4.78% 5.33% 5.67% 2.75% 6.07%

County Total

46,522,454

44,279,601

5.06%

452,885,862

427,932,974

5.83%

15,684 1,843

16,894 1,506

-7.16% 22.38%

132,237 17,416

481,983,957

473,358,107

1.82%

4,830,937,797

Lakeside Pelican Bay TOTAL

2.00% 1.00%

Total Payments

154,270 -14.28% 17,535 -0.67% 4,641,350,177

4.08%

1151

Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District received November sales tax revenue of $39,320, a 10.35 percent increase from $35,630 in November 2014. The District’s year-todate revenue is up 7.58 percent from the same period in 2014. Azle Municipal Development District will see $43,672 for November, up 14.65 percent from $38,092 in November 2014. The District’s yearto-date sales tax revenue is 15.21 percent higher than for the same period in 2014. The town of Lakeside recorded $15,684 for November, which is 7.16 percent less than November 2014, when it received $16,894. Lakeside’s

year-to-date revenue is down 14.28 percent compared with the first 11 months of 2014. Parker County managed an increase of 1.78 percent from $609,199 for November 2014 to $620,043 for this month. Year-to-date, the County’s revenue is up 3.81 percent from 2014 levels. Statewide, cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing district received $481,983,957 for November, a 1.82 percent increase from November 2014 totals of $473,358,107. Year-to-date, statewide totals are 4.08 percent higher than at this time in 2014. Texas Comptroller Glenn

Hegar said the allocations are based on sales made in September by businesses that report tax monthly, and sales made in July, August, and September by businesses that report tax quarterly. Hegar also said sales tax revenue for the state in October was $2.28 billion, down 5.4 percent compared to October 2014. “October state sales tax revenue was depressed, as expected, by declines in spending in oil and natural gas-related sectors,” Hegar said. “Other major sectors of the Texas economy, including construction, information, and services, continued to show growth in tax remittances.”

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3 miles N. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 across from Radio Tower HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 3577 FM 51 N., Weatherford 817-564-3946 HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH 1227 Old Cottondale Road, ASSEMBLY OF GOD Springtown, 817-220-7177 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD LAJUNTA BAPTIST 114 Porter Drive, Azle 5207 E. Hwy. 199, LaJunta 817-237-4903 817-221-3989 FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE WORTH IGLESIA BAUTISTA 4024 Dakota Trail, Lake Worth Nueva Jerusalen 817-237-9433 6640 Midway Rd., Springtown NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 817-694-0444 810 Goshen Rd, Springtown INDIAN OAKS PRIMITIVE 817-523-4462 BAPTIST CHURCH OUTREACH OF LOVE 3229 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth Hwy. 199 W. at FM 2257, Azle 817-237-8441 817-221-2983 / 817-221-5760 LAKE WORTH BAPTIST BAPTIST 4445 Hodgkins, Lake Worth ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 817-237-4163 300 South Stewart, Azle LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST 817-444-3219 6409 FM 730 S., Azle AGNES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 817-444-4311 350 Agnes N., Springtown METROPOLITAN BAPTIST 817-523-7271 6051 Azle Ave., Fort Worth BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 817-237-2201 408 S. Ash St., Springtown MIDWAY BAPTIST 817-220-4238 4110 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown AZLE AVENUE BAPTIST 817-221-LOVE 2901 Azle Ave., Fort Worth NEW HOPE BAPTIST 817- 626-5556 782 New Hope Rd., Reno area BRIAR FIRST BAPTIST 817-221-2184 West of FM 730 N. at sign, Briar NORTHWEST BAPTIST 817- 444-3484 5500 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth BROOKSHIRE BAPTIST 817-237-6063 or 817-270-8476 114 Brookshire Ave., Azle SILVER CREEK BAPTIST 817-237-0892 730 S. & Veal Station Rd., Azle CALVARY HEIGHTS BAPTIST 817-444-2325 1 block off Hwy. 199, NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST east of David’s Patio, CHURCH Springtown, 817-221-2241 3605 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle CENTRAL BAPTIST 817-707-2741 4290 Old Agnes Road - 817-594PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST 5918 FM 2048 and CR 4677, Boyd CHRISTWAY BAPTIST 940-433-5477 7673 West Hwy. 199, Agnes PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 817-220-9133 or 817-220-3581 301 S. Stewart, Azle CLEAR FORK BAPTIST 817-523-0074 Corner of FM 730 & Ragle Rd., SPRINGTOWN BAPTIST Weatherford, 817-594-1154 TEMPLE COTTONWOOD CREEK 201 J. E. Woody Rd., Springtown BAPTIST 817-523-0376 10905 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 817-238-8269 817- 237-8113 3451 Sarra Lane, Springtown EAGLE MOUNTAIN BAPTIST 817-613-1441 8780 Eagle Mtn. Circle, Azle WALNUT CREEK BAPTIST 817-237-4135 220 W. Reno Rd. in Reno FAITH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 817-221-2110 1411 Carter Road, Springtown WEST PARKWAY BAPTIST 817-220-5828 836 NW Parkway, Azle FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 817-444-3752 CHURCH BIBLE 171 Green Branch Road, Weatherford COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOW817-454-4582 SHIP 1405 Reynolds Rd., Reno FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF 817-444-7117 AZLE 1017 Boyd Road CROSSING FELLOWSHIP 817-444-4828 1177 Southeast Parkway, Azle FIRST BAPTIST CASTLE HILLS 817-381-5888 · 817-381-5808 401 Beverly Rd., Azle NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH 817-237-3891 5025 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth FIRST BAPTIST LAKE WORTH 817-624-2111 700 Charbonneau Tr., SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH west side of Effie Morris Elementary 591 S. Reno Rd., Springtown 817-237-2624 817-221-3444 FIRST BAPTIST LAKESIDE CATHOLIC 8801 Jacksboro Hwy., Lakeside HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC 817-237-8113 800 Highcrest Dr., Azle FIRST BAPTIST BRIAR 817-444-3063 6 miles N. of Azle on FM 730 CHRISTIAN 817-444-3484 FIRST BAPTIST COTTONDALE THE CHURCH AT AZLE 1 block N. of FM 2123, Cottondale 1801 S. Stewart, Azle 817-444-9973 940-433-5539 AZLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST PEASTER 35 West Forty Estates., Azle FM 920 in Peaster 817-688-3339 817-596-8805 GREATER VISION FELLOWSHIP FIRST BAPTIST POOLVILLE 1801 S. Stewart St., Azle 1 block W. of FM 920, Poolville 817-825-0485 817-594-3916 FIRST BAPTIST SPRINGTOWN THE ABBEY CHURCH 10400 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 5th & Main Street, Springtown 817-238-1404 817-523-7011 VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 801 Friendship Rd., 9½ miles S. of 737 Boyd Rd., Azle 817-444-LOVE Springtown off Hwy. 51 S. CHURCH OF CHRIST 817-594-5940 or 817-599-4917 AZLE CHURCH of CHRIST FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST 5th & Main in Springtown 336 NW Parkway 817-523-5477 817-444-3268 CORNERSTONE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 1801 FM 730 N., Azle 817-400-0612 HARVEST TIME APOSTOLIC 1 Block N. FM 2048 in Keeter 817-433-8220

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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

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HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH

Lic. #4346 & #6537

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

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

Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug

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

Commercial & Residential

Experienced & Competitive Prices www.djhuffmaninc.com Repair & Installation Landscaping Sod/Hydromulching

Drains Rock & Stonework Landscape Lighting

817-270-3340 or 817-220-7217

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Compliments of a’s arc&iAUTOMOTIVE GTIRE SHOP Rural Gas Supply “Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”

11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

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

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

Joe Rider

PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

CPMT

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

Call Johnna for details TODAY

817-270-3340 Cliff’s AUTO SERVICE CENTER

302 Palo Pinto 1088 E. Hwy 199 Weatherford Springtown 817-594-3888 817-220-5959 Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield

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

“Not Just a Tire Store”

Complete Automotive, Light Truck & Diesel

“We are making drivers smile”

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

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

008 Autos, Trucks

Drive-on Wheelchair Van, wheelchair included, 5K miles, $33,000; ALSO FOR SALE: Electric wheelchair. Folding ramp included, $850. 817-270-0107. Call after 7PM.

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

008 Autos, Trucks

2008 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab Dually, diesel engine, 151K, new tires, current tags & inspection, clean, good condition, $17,900. 817-271-2075; 817-221-4300.

RATES

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

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Auto Repair Service

817-444-5074 1993 Ford Explorer 4x4, needs some work, 125,401 miles, $1,500. 817-901-4321.

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2005 GMC Sierra, 157,700 miles, runs good and in good condition, $4,900. 210-825-8397.

Campers/Trailers

2012 Nissan Rogue, fully loaded, leather seats, Bluetooth, sunroof, backup camera, AWD, excellent condition, one owner, 48,000 miles, asking $16,200/OBO. 817270-0835.

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

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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

026 Excavating Bobcat & Tractor Service • Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing 28 ft. camper trailer base, dual axles, electric brakes, $800/OBO. 682-229-0149.

817-991-9430

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel

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

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.

817-480-8841

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

024 Electrician

Qualified Family Business Since 1938

Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645

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

Saturday only, starts at 8AM, 1355 N.W. Parkway, Ash Creek Plaza. Kid’s stuff, household goods, ofﬁce furniture, sporting goods plus more.

All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461. RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

030 Firewood

Cliff Hall

Oak ﬁrewood, ½ cord, $150. 817808-2873.

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also ..

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

LEON’S TREE SERVICE. Split Oak, Pecan wood. Pickup or delivery. 817-371-8597.

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FREE Puppies: German Shepherd/ Blue Heeler mix and FREE Kittens and Cats. 682-229-5377. FREE 7 month old male donkey to good home. 817-334-0050.

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For Sale

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817-919-3696

40 foot 2008 Montana 5th wheel. Non-smokers, kept under carport. Has four slides, comes with hitch. New 42 inch ﬂat screen TV, king size bed. $22500. 817-444-5376. 817-992-2806. 817-229-4605.

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

Find it in the classifieds 028 Farm Equipment

37’ Fleetwood Pace Arrow w/1 slide, Ford Titan 10 w/ Banks System, EXCELLENT CONDITION. LOW miles, NEW tires, NEW generator, inspection and more. In Azle. $19,500 FIRM. 817-239-1271.

3-MONTH SPECIAL!

Azle News 817-270-3340 Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217

Aries Spa, rebuilt with warranty, pump, blower, LED light, cover, nice cabinet, $1,200. 940-2101583 or 940-255-5763. 2-speed powerglide transmission, working. $800. 817-944-3450. ORGANIC LOCAL PECANS, TRUE FREE-RANGE Eggs, Honey. Reserve your Thanksgiving eggs and pecans now! (Order Christmas pecans after Thanksgiving.) Papershells, $3/lb. in shell; Eggs, $4/ doz.; unﬁltered raw Azle and Lake Worth Honey, $12/pt., $24/qt. Wild, raw Rockwood ﬂower Honey, $10/ pt. 817-881-7297.

033 Furniture

Need to sell your horse trailer? Call today and ask about our Cub Farmall Tractor for Sale, $2,500/ﬁrm. 817-237-5360 or 817-444-7171.

INDOOR SALE Saturday, 8A-5P, 104 Normandy Avenue. Young widow’s house goods, men’s suits/clothes, some furniture, bed set. Wednesday, 11/18 thru Friday, 11/20, 124 Joe Newsom Court, Springtown. Kid’s clothes, home decor, bowﬂex, toys, women’s clothes, movies, surround-sound speakers and more! Yard Sale Nov. 19th-21st, 1015 Eason Street in Reno. 2393 Holbrook Road, Springtown, Friday & Saturday, 8A-5P. Dishwasher, dorm fridge, furniture, clothing and household misc. Estate Sale Friday & Saturday, 8A-4P, 510 Quail Run, Azle. Furniture, antiques, glassware, farm equipment, a lot of unusual things.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron 9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff

035 Garden/Mowing Service MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert. 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.

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

021 Child Care ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER is now participating in the Texas School Ready Pre-School Program. NOW ENROLLING! M-F, 6A-6:30P, 3 meals & 2 snacks included. Drop off and pick up from Azle & Reno schools. 817-237-3711 or 817-994-5228.

034 Garage Sales Moving/Yard Sale Nov. 19th20th, 7455 Portwood Road, Azle. Furniture, pictures, kitchen things, baby girl clothes, women sizes small-1X and men’s clothes. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8A-4P, 11124 Allison Avenue, Azle. New items, drum set, good clothes, misc.

FIREWOOD. $80/truck load, $95/8 ft. bed, 80% split Oak. Your truck, I load. 817-495-6157.

(817)221-2681

Hal Freeman - Owner

BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213.

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

Dump Truck Hauling

2007 Chevy Silverado 4x4, 4.8 liter V8 w/121K miles, $13,000. 817-948-2645.

Excavating

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

1996 Sportsman Camper, 33 ft., 2 slideouts, good condition. $8,000. Located in Azle. 817229-0287.

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Office: 817-495-7340 Fax: 817-444-4402

Kiley Chesney Construction

014 Campers & Trailers

Nobody does it better!

817-237-2852

Bishop’s 101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

Insurance Claims Welcome

2007 Chevy Silverado Duramax diesel, auto, new ﬂatbed, dual wheels, loaded, new tires, $10,000 cash. 817-946-9780.

& Truck Co.

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

Elit Paint & Body

Parting out 1997 Chevy Extended Cab pickup. 817-771-9617.

Wise Car

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: Thursday, Nov. 19th BY 5:00 P.M.

TONY’S e

2015 16 ft. gooseneck dump trailer with remote control, $8,995; 817-444-0450 or 817718-4060.

2012 Ford Focus 4-door, dark gray, good condition, everything works. Asking $13000. 682-4290305.

Nov. 25th & 26th Issues -

Freeman Construction

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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.

Springtown Epigraph THE

Ethan Allen maple coffee table, 2 end tables, $200; table lamp, $40, 5 piece dinette set with 2 matching bar stools, $200; Hoover carpet shampooer, $40; Hoover ﬂoor scrubber, $40. 817-237-2092, leave message.

LEON’S TREE SERVICE Expert take downs Stump Grinding Residential/Commerical

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

817-371-8597

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

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Garden/Mowing Service

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873

Get your yard ready for the holidays. I install Christmas Lights & do all yard maintenance. Serving the Community since 2007

817-304-3677

20 YEAR EXPERT

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

817-845-6965

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Hauling

Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578. MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences, New/Old Construction Debris Free Estimates 817-996-7887 Scrap Metal Removal. Trash and brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units, etc. 817-374-2571.

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Hay Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality Hay 4x5 Round Bales $60 each, Will deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Help Wanted

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

817-237-5592

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Hay

Coastal round bales, horse quality, fertilized, no weeds, $55. 817-4752313. Springtown Area. Fertilized and weed-killed Coastal horse hay, 4x5 rolls, $60 each and squares, $7/bale. 817-929-8680. Organic Coastal square bales for gardening, bedding and livestock, clean and dry, $5. 817-523-4262.

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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 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.

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Classified Deadline: 5:00 PM Thursday, Nov 19th Help Wanted

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 $7.40 hourly. 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. WANTED: Experienced Kitchen Staff, Full-time, Long Term. Apply in person at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant in Azle. Early AM hours, 7A-1:30P. Telemarketers needed, hourly pay. 817-221-9222, ask for Ms. Wright. Call between 9AM-Noon, M-F. HOUSEKEEPING: Need a stay-athome Mom who could spare some mornings, as needed, for relief shift. Extra money for you or kids! On days to work, start at 7:45...usually home by 2:00. Requirements: Enjoy cleaning and helping others, auto and auto insurance, driver’s license and social security card. We will train those who meet our basic needs. Position not suitable for one with financial needs. 817-237-9848, leave message for return call. Springtown ISD is now accepting applications for Food Service. May apply online at springtownisd.net.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. No Positions Available at this Time 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

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

American Greetings is looking for Retail Merchandisers in Azle, Texas. As a member of our team, you wll ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection of cards and product to celebrate life’s events. Apply at: WorkatAG.com. Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192

040 Home Improvement

Drivers, Class-A: We’re Growing! 100% Employer PAID Group Health Insurance! Hazmat-Tank End a Plus $$! www.getmehomedispatcher. com. Call Tony 855-582-4456.

Chapman Carpentry

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

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

10-6 Shift • Good Pay Company Benefits

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

Home Improvement

BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-821-6377. Interior/exterior painting, tape, bed, texture and faux finishing. 38 years experience. www. bobbymcwilliams.com. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Fence; PRESSURE WASHING; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-944-7658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. FALL SPECIAL: 20% Off w/ this Ad! 817-629-9608.

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33 name of Sam Houston’s horse 38 garment frill 40 Persia 41 TXism: “siesta” 42 backpacks 48 ____ of Texas has a single star 50 union at GM plant in Arlington (abbr.) 51 nat’l gun grp. 56 West TX ranch that was early user of barbed wire 57 TXism: “has _ ____ like a snappin’ turtle”

Home Improvement

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

T.R.D. Construction, LLC Home Improvement • General Contractor • New Construction Additions Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Architectural Planning and Design “No Job Too Small or Too Large” Tommy Russell, Sr. • 817-444-6505 or 817-291-6364 • Fax: 817-444-2206 P.O. Box 224 • Azle • trdconst.llc@hotmail.com AZLEREMODELING.COM

Taking Applications for

AZLE MANOR HEALTHCARE 721 Dunaway Lane • Azle 817-444-2536 E.O.E.

Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

RN/LVN

58 TX Bettye 47 Danoff helped start this pro 53 52 golf tour (abbr.) 59 curved shape 60 dwarf antelope dik-___ 11 Breckenridge AM 61 graphics file format 12 this Lindros played DOWN his last hockey game with the Dallas Stars 1 “Longhorn Cavern 13 “Lone Ranger” State Park” is in characteristic this county 14 needed to pass thru 2 “bee yard” security at Love Field 3 TXism: “if you give a dance you _____ 15 Rush Limbaugh’s “___ Network” ___ the band” 17 “Gig ‘__ ______!” 4 in 1971, TX Lee 19 father of TX rodeo Trevino won the “_ champ Don Gay ___ Hickok Belt” 20 TX George W. was 9 __Gregor, TX the ______ of six 10 you can ride one 24 Asner of film “JWK” in TX “Franklin 25 “__ Rim State Park” Mountains State 26 Sabine ____, TX Park” (2 wds.)

Drivers needed. Flatbed/step deck experience a must. Must have 2 years experience running regional. All nice trucks, excellent home time, good pay. Call 817-565-0930.

Class A CDL Drivers

S&B WELDING & REMODELING. Fencing, metal building, all types of home remodeling. Steven Edwards, Owner. 940-210-4032 or 817-7182902. Email: s.bcedwards@hotmail. com.

NOW HIRING

Brick, block, stone and rock work & repairs. Mailboxes, planters, cracks in walls, chimney sweeps. Very Reasonable. 682-239-4060.

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

Porter/ Make Ready Must be dependable with good driving record. Duties include driving responsibilities and detailing vehicles. Auto Sales Consultant Seeking dependable professional that enjoys working with the public. Unlimited earning potential and benefits available.

45 TXism: “bend __ elbow” (drink) 46 TXism: “covered like fur on _ ___” 47 Mexican shawls 49 vulgar or lewd 52 TX “Tarzan” actor, Ely 53 dir. from Stephenville to Hico 54 Paris, TX is never called “Gay _____” 55 “graceful __ _ ____”

Drivers: Dedicated Home Weekly to OH, IN or MO. Great Pay & Benefits. CDL-A, 6 months OTR. Apply: www. mtstrans.com. MTS 800-305-7223.

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No Positions Available at this Time

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1 rosin containers for rodeo riders 5 TXism: “put __ __ shut up” 6 in Dallam Co.: “____ Blanca National Grassland” 7 a Houston Texans WR, Washington 8 1960-88 for the Cowboys was the Tom Landry ___ 9 “_______ HomeGrown” is a TX “U-Pick Farm” 16 “she’s not my ____” 18 this David was in TX-based “Lone Wolf McQuade” 21 Metroplex’s WBAP is this station type 22 “Isle du ____ Creek” 23 in El Paso: “___ Air High School” 24 TX “Mission San Francisco de la ______” 30 pin tumbler security devices (2 wds.) 34 it could be classified in the Azle News 35 TXism: “biscuit ______” (waitress) 36 Friday night event 37 this Cabell was Dallas mayor when JFK was killed 39 TXism for vulnerable” (3 wds.) 43 TX B.J. Thomas had a problem with these and alcohol 44 Japanese warrior

Classifieds

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

817-692-5624 ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Special: $150 Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

HANDYMAN WE CATER TO YOU

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

Gary 817-550-7776

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR

HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers

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

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House Cleaning

TAWNYA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Cleaning done the way you want. Affordable, Reliable, 20 years experience. Call for Free Estimates 817-333-8786. NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience. Now Accepting Most Major Credit Cards. Call or text Beth 817-3612182 for more information.

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

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Motorcycles

Want your house cleaned and decorated for the Holidays? Call us today 817-361-2635; 817-846-4899.

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

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

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

XV2 13CTV C Yamaha Star Tour Deluxe, 1300 CC shaftdrive, cruise control, valves set, 3K extra chrome, 2 new tires, oil changed, matching trailer. $4,900. 817-500-2325.

You’ll love the care you get!

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Job Wanted

Available to assist with your temporary or part-time Office Administration/Customer Service needs. 40+ years experience. Local references. Shirley 817-220-5302. 2 Man Crew. Work around your home and light mechanical. 817980-0086.

Since 1978

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049 Masonry/Stonework

Lost & Found

LOST: Blue Heeler and red Australian Shepherd, near 730 S., Flat Rock & Veal Station Road on Nov. 15th. 817-444-9201.

Movers

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

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Last Puzzle Solution

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COMMUNITY

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 057

Pets/Livestock

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

Red River Horseshoeing 30 Years Experience & Certifi ed Steve Sewell 940-366-1485

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Pool Service

As the leaves fall, we’ll be there to catch them all. GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE. 817230-3838. THE POOL WRANGLER POOL SERVICE Serving Springtown/Azle. Call Mike at 817-771-7257. Free advice anytime!

060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361. A Geological Report for your farm or ranch (maps, cross sections, soils, nearby oil & water wells). $300 $600 each. 817-246-5477.

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Personal

Have your wedding in the privacy of your home, small or large. Minister will come to your house. Call 817532-7021.

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Plumbing

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Roofing

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

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

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

We’ll be here after the storm. 068

Storage

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

Storage 70

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817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs

5813

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Now Leasing Storage Units

STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

5x10 $25/month

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

Water Heaters

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

Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

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

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 078

Well Drilling

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

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Welding

S&B WELDING & REMODELING. Fencing, metal building, all types of home remodeling. Steven Edwards, Owner. 940-210-4032 or 817-7182902. Email: s.bcedwards@hotmail. com.

Great building for lease in industrial area in Azle. Building is 2,400 sq. ft. (1,200 office/1,200 shop), has bathrooms, A/C and heat and plenty of parking. Great building for any business. $1,300/mo. $1,300 deposit. For information call 817360-3627. 40x40 Shop for Rent. 817-313-7821. FSBO Commercial .596 acre PRIME AZLE MAIN STREET LOCATION with 1,216 sf house, grandfathered. Can be residence with business. For more info call 817-249-7446.

Metal Building Erectors

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

 Fax 817-237-0904

Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

Welding continued below...

Roofing

079 Commercial & Residential

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Houses for Sale

NEW HOMES: 112 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $199,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 130 Brady Coleman, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $204,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 113 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $209,900. Contact 682-564-2823.

NEW HOMES: 106 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $229,900. Contact 682-564-2823.

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

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

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

P l e a s e G i ve U s a C a l l fo r a Fr e e R o o f I n s p e c t i o n .

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

Rent Unfurnished

RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD. $750/$600 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, new flooring, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039. 3 BR 2 BA, 2 car garage, CH/A, fenced, Springtown ISD, $1,200/mo. $1,200 deposit. 817-360-0533.

For Lease: single family home, $1,250/mo., 3-2.5-2 two story home on .98 acres, CH/A, new carpet throughout, freshly painted, granite countertops in kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. No inside animals/ pets. No dogs over 20 lbs. 817-6299632. Small cabin for rent, $650/mo. $500 deposit. Proof of income required. 817-637-7784.

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

817-444-2430

Lots/Acreage

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

The Deadline for the Nov. 25th & 26th Thanksgiving papers is this Thursday Nov. 19th by 5PM Real Estate by Noon

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

817-246-4646

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle $575 & up 2 Bedroom/1 Bath

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COMING SOON: 1 Bedroom & 3 Bedroom • Newly Remodeled • Friendly & Quiet Community • Laundry On Site

Pet Friendly!

(size restrictions and additional fees apply)

817-598-0663 Call for appointment

find a home In The Classifieds!

Fabulous Floor Plans

PELICAN BAY: 1628 PELICAN COURT, 3-2, $635/$400 deposit; 1425 CARDINAL TERRACE, 2-2, $735/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

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!

085 Mobile Homes for Sale

Call for Details 817-444-0030

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

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

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

ons E truc R& tion Metal Building Specialist

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

Rent Unfurnished

Crestwood Apartment Homes

Welding

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

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(Water, Trash & Sewer Service Included)

2-1 SW, Azle ISD, $475/mo. $300 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.

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

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

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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.

FIRST MONTH HALF OFF! 3-1 mobile home, $550/mo. plus electric & propane. $500 deposit, CH/A, Azle ISD, No Pets, 1-year lease, application required. 817-270-5682; 817-501-2238.

426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn

Tiny House and RV for rent at Heritage RV Park. 817-444-3760.

2 BR house, very clean, all appliances, no pets, $750/mo. 817444-3636.

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

817-444-3292

Rent Furnished

3 Offices Available for Rent. Possible reception area, electric, water and wifi included. $300 per office (Discount for 2 or more). 932 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. 817-233-3373.

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

Convenient Location

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

PELICAN BAY: 1836 CORAL ROAD, 3-1-1, $735/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol.

NEW HOMES: 124 Brady Coleman, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $214,900. Contact 682-564-2823. WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Classifieds

Local Investor selling all rental and residential properties. Located 4 miles west of Azle. 817-706-4481.

Ash Creek Storage

Slab Leaks

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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.

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

Faucets

M10078

Sand/Gravel

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

Drains Cleaned

817-444-3054

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

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CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

Classified Deadline: 5:00 PM Thursday, Nov 19th

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

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GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. West Side M#15899

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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

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.

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

Springtown RV Park

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

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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

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Spotlight Listing

128 HOWARD NEWBY LANE SPRINGTOWN- MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE This is it! 5 Bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths on 1.3 Acres $339,900 This home is beautiful from when you first drive upon the Austin stone front, you immediately know this house is special with many unique features. A customized interior with master bedroom suite that leads to a 12x17’ walk in closet is just the beginning. There are two additional bedrooms and the living/dining area is open concept providing customized living at its finest. Included are two sun rooms and an upstairs bonus room with ½ bath for fun and games or it can be used as an additional bedroom. In addition, there is an additional living area that can be accessed through the main house or by a separate entrance. It is also an open concept kitchen/ living area with two bedrooms and a ¾ bath. Lovely landscaped yard, huge trees and a fenced area for a horse or other animal. There is also a deep well running a 9 station sprinkler system (The well could provide water for the entire house if desired,). The house was recently updated to GREEN, with solar panels operating attic power vents and the attic includes radiant barrier and extra insulation. The 36X32’ workshop is fully insulated and has a loft area. THIS IS A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!!! There is also the option to purchase the adjacent 1.3 acre lot (last lot in the Heritage Oaks subdivision).

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