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Springtown, Texas 76082

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Trained county volunteers prove essential during emergencies BY MARK K. CAMPBELL If you want to get Kit Marshall's hackles up, try telling her that Parker County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members are “just volunteers.” She told Springtown Optimist Club members, “That really gets me going. They deserve respect.” Marshall, who is also the mayor of Aledo and a member of a slew of committees, said CERT volunteers perform a variety of essential services during disasters and emergencies. CERT history The program began because of incidents in Mexico City following a massive earthquake. Hundreds of volunteers poured into the area, but, because there was no organization, 100 of them died trying to help.

Seeing that, a program started in Los Angeles that became the basis for CERT. Marshall said L.A. remains the strongest CERT in America. In Parker County, Judge Mark Riley initiated the program, Marshall said. The CERT program is under the authority of the county judge. Training Marshall annually hosts a “train the trainer” seminar. For CERT volunteers, a 21-hour free course instructs in a variety of areas. There are nine units in the study, among them fire safety, hazardous material, medical operations, and search and rescue. Marshall said, “They are trained on what to do in an emergency, down to wearing proper attire on the scene.” PLEASE SEE CERT, PAGE 2A.

Up and up Springtown monthly sales tax take up 20.28 percent from 2014 BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN This year has been plenty good for Springtown – and most other entities – in 2015. The city of Springtown’s June sales tax revenue of $85,176 is up 12.80 percent compared with $75,508 in June 2014; with $516,387 for the year so far, it’s up 20.28 percent from $429,320 through June 2014. The city of Reno recorded June revenue of $7,439, 23.73 percent more than $6,012 it received for June 2014. Year-to-date, the city has received $51,801 in sales tax revenue, up 37.05 percent from $37,796 for the same period in 2014. Just three entities saw declines in state sales tax revenue in June compared with June 2014: Parker County, Lakeside, and Pelican Bay. Parker County’s 2.49 percent dip in June revenue, from $582,145 in June 2014 to $567,650 was not enough to take the county’s year-to-date revenue into the red. With $3,867,157 in the coffers so far in 2015, the county remains up 11.20 percent compared with the same period in 2014. Lakeside’s revenue of $10,404 is down 8.09 percent from $11,320 in June 2014. For the year, the town is

down 20.93 percent with $73,335 compared with $92,758 through June 2014. In Pelican Bay, June revenue of $1,419 is 6.93 percent less than its June 2014 revenue of $1,525, putting the city 8.91 percent down for the year compared with 2014 totals. Other local taxing entities fared much better. The city of Azle showed the smallest increase them, but still beat the statewide average for June. Its June revenue of $183,337 is up 8.26 percent from $169,339 in June 2014, and its year-to-date revenue of $1,108,206 is up 5.60 percent from 2014 YTD totals of $1,049,384. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District saw June revenue of $36,822, 12.79 percent more than June 2014 revenue of $32,646. That puts the district up 8.63 percent for calendar 2015 with $211,258 compared with $194,464 through June 2014. The city’s Municipal Development District fared even better, with $39,909 sales tax revenue for June. The Springtown SplashPad offers more than locals a place to cool off. On a scorching June 30, Alex That’s up 28.73 percent from $31,001 Pyle (left) from Dallas and (l-r) siblings Link and Jubilee Stotler from Weatherford take refuge under a in June 2014. Year-to-date, the district water bubble. The SplashPad will be open July 4. Tickets are $3 for city residents (definition: if you pay your utility bill at City Hall) and $5 for everyone else, non-residents. Park hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PLEASE SEE SALES, PAGE 5A. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Ward Welding: In Springtown for decades BY NATALIE GENTRY A Springtown business has been around for almost 80 years. WestAir, also known as Ward Welding, hosted the June 17 Chamber luncheon with an open house. The event celebrated WestAir’s 45th anniversary and recognized the history of the local company stretching back to the early 1930’s. Ward Welding wasn’t always Ward Welding. A blacksmith’s shop Clarence Ward began work as a mechanic and blacksmith at the location for Hobb's Garage sometime near 1930. Ward took over the business solely as a blacksmith shop between 1936 and 1938. He named the company C. L. Ward Blacksmith and Welding. In 1940, William Ward, Clarence’s son, completed his first welding job at Clarence Ward stands in front of the building that housed his blacksmith shop in the 1930’s. Ward the age of 12. Welding is one of the oldest continually operating businesses in Springtown. Photo corurtesy Ward Welding

He built the steel pipe columns of the original building, replacing the old, all-wood structure. After he reached adulthood, William Ward worked at several industrial jobs in Fort Worth, including as a production welder building tanks and other steel products. By the mid-1950s, he was back working full-time at the shop where he designed and started building the famous, custom-fit “Springtown Bumper” or “William Ward Bumper” for the backs of hundreds of pick-up trucks until 1995. In the 1970s and 80s, it was not unusual to build a custom bumper daily, and sometimes two per day. Other products perfected by Ward Welding were single-handle operated livestock head-gates. Some of the main products manufactured and often installed were gooseneck “plates” (hitches) installed PLEASE SEE WARD, PAGE 4A.

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Also vital is learning how to handle the psychology of a major emergency, how to destress. She added that CPR is no longer part of the program because a volunteer then becomes focused on a single person rather than the entire incident. “We try to make principles practical,” Marshall said Vital for trained and untrained people is “situational awareness, knowing what's going on around you.” On scene “CERT volunteers are there sometimes before first responders. We hold the fort until they get there,” Marshall said. Helping with traffic management is one area where CERT can free up emergency personnel. Parker County is 902 square miles, Marshall said, with approximately only 102 law enforcement officers to cover it. Volunteers can set up and help with fire rehab by providing shade and water. Many, like Marshall, are ham radio operators. “Communications is vital in incidents,” she said, adding that CERT workers train to understand emergency command structures. Another place where CERT volunteers can make a differ-

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Follow The Flag July 4 in Azle park The area’s biggest fireworks display caps off a Christianbased Independence Day celebration at Azle’s Central Park, 263 West Main Street. Before the colorful explosions, Follow The Flag patrons can listen to music by several groups, witness awards presentations, and eat and drink heartily. Everything is free. Once again, thousands are expected for the 7 to 10 p.m. event. Should bad weather brew, organizers will use social media to keep patrons updated.

Kit Marshall is the Community Emergency Response Team director and says Parker County's team is strong thanks to a great volunteer turnout. Photo by Mark K. Campbell ence is during a P.O.D. – Point of Dispensing event. In recent years, the Springtown “bus barn” has been the site of “drive-through flu shots.” Such an event provides a good trial run should a countywide, mass inoculation become necessary. “It's about getting help to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time,” Marshall said.

program focuses on basic disaster skills while responding efficiently. And this area is prime disaster territory. Marshall said Parker County has more tornadoes than any other North Texas county. “Fortunately, damage is kept to a minimum since the county is mostly rural,” she noted. That might change in the future, Marshall said. Parker County's population is 120,000 right now, but projections place Helping growth up to 300,000, making Marshall, CERT's director the county less rural. since August 2006, said the All CERTs have different

goals, she said. “In this region, we have a network that's unparalleled; we all get along,” Marshall said. Because of the high percentage of rural terrain, Parker County CERT needs are different than heavily urban areas. “We are lucky to have such a strong volunteer base in Parker County,” Marshall said. The next training class has not been set; however, it will be posted at parkercountytx.com. There’s also a link about “citizens corps” that details nationwide efforts by FEMA to mobilize volunteers.

July STAAR EOC tests July 6-10 Students who will be away from their home districts, also called out-of-district (OOD) students, for the July STAAR end-of-course (EOC) administration can register to take the necessary assessments at any participating Texas campus. In addition, out-of-school (OOS) examinees can register to take the necessary STAAR EOC assessments at any participating Texas campus. For the July STAAR EOC administration, OOD and OOS examinees must be registered online at www. TexasAssessment.com/STAAR-EOCOOD. The OOD and OOS test site directory with the list of participating campuses can be found at www.TexasAssessment. com/STAAR test sites. The specific dates and times for each assessment can be found in a drop-down menu on the registration form. The July STAAR EOC assessments will be administered during the testing window of July 6-10. Examinees must present picture identification to test. For further information, contact the Springtown High School campus testing coordinator.

PCSO looking for 2 suspects in rural vehicle burglaries Investigators with the Parker County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating two suspects in connection with seven vehicle burglaries occurring last week. Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said the suspects entered seven vehicles late Wednesday evening into Thursday morning (June 24-25) and took personal items. Items reported stolen included credit cards, identification cards, athletic equipment, vehicle registration paper work, clothing, shoes, watches, duffle The Parker County Sheriff’s office is seeking help lobags, back packs, makeup, cell cating two suspects in a series of vehicle burglaries phone charger, a lock box, bin- that occurred in June 24-25. Photo courtesy PC Sheriff’s Office

oculars, iPads, purses, keys, flashlights, glasses, a wallet and currency with a total value of more than $3,500. Investigators said some of the items reported stolen were later located after the suspects discarded them in nearby bushes. Fowler said all seven vehicles were reportedly left unlocked. Items were taken from vehicles located on Cedar Bluff Court, Creek Side Drive, Mi-

ramar, and South FM 5 in the county. The first suspect is described as a white female in her late teens to mid-20s, wearing a tank top and having dark blond or light brown hair with a medium to muscular build. The male suspect is also described as being in his late teens to mid-20s, with short dark hair, wearing blue jeans and T-shirt with a slender or

slim build. Anyone with information pertaining to either suspect is encouraged to contact the Parker County Sheriff’s Office at 817-594-8845, or the Parker County Crime Stopper Hotline at 817-599-5555. Callers may remain anonymous when calling the hotline. Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects involved.

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Springtown Epigraph Thursday, July 2, 2015

Homeward bound

Lunsford leaving SISD for more time with family

BY NATALIE GENTRY After 18 years with the Springtown Independent School District (SISD), Paula Lunsford – administrative assistant to SISD directors of special programs and instruction, assessment, and accountability – is making a career change. “I’m going to be a stay-athome grandmother, just playing and taking it easy,” Lunsford said. “We have three grandkids and so I’m going to hopefully help with the family and just be more available.” Although Lunsford said she will be sad to leave the prospect of more time at home appeals to her. “This is the best place ever to work, but I’m also excited to be home more,” she said. Home is a key word for Lun-

sford. Since her family moved to Springtown when she was in second grade, SISD and the people there have been a “home” for her. “I grew up here and I went to school in the red brick building,” Lunsford said. “Mr. [Mike] Gilley was my high school teacher and then he was the one to hire me to work in the district.” She noted that there is an element of family in the district that makes working there more than a job. “I was in banking for 13 years before this and I loved it, but working for the district made it possible for me to see my kids’ games and activities. “I also work with people I went to school with or whose

children went to school with mine.” But she noticed that since she began her time at the district’s central office “a lot of life” began happening at home. “My daughter had two babies and my mother moved to a nursing home,” she said. “It’s been a great ride, but I will be very happy to have more time with my family. I’ll be able to help more.” Lunsford said that although she won’t be in the district anymore, her family will still be around. “We’re not moving and we’re Springtown fans,” she said. “We watched games before our kids were involved, so I’m sure we will continue to watch them. “However I’m excited about Kathy Donoho, Paula Lunsford, and Toni Farmer celebrate Lunsford’s career with the district at a luau themed party June 23. this next chapter in life.”

Doggone scared BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Most humans like Independence Day – and all the festivies surrounding it – just fine. But your dog, cat, or horse... not so much. July 4 is an injurious day for mankind. And for animals. According to BluePearl Veterinary Partners, July 4 is one of the busiest days of the year for animal emergency hospitals. Some vets see 25 percent more activity around July 4. The next day – July 5 – is one of the busiest days for animal shelters, filled with critters who have fled homes, scared by fireworks. There are three areas where the holiday can be stressful on pets.

in animals and they literally run away from home. Sometimes they race into glass doors or directly into traffic. BluePearl suggests keeping animals indoors during fireworks, if possible. Music or television might make for a comforting background noise for animals. Or distract them with a game or their favorite toy. If an animal is especially nervous about fireworks, vets can prescribe an anti-anxiety medication. However, try them out early on your animal to see how they react to the drug. Another option to calming animals is a specially designed, snug-fitting jacket that applies pressure and can comfort them.

bad news for animals. Dogs don't need leftover bones from steaks, ribs, or chicken; they can be choking hazards. According to Mother Nature News, the average cost of removing an “intestinal foreign body” is $2,328. In fact, BluePearl suggests animals eat no human food because of potentially harmful ingredients. Plus the jolt to a critter's digestive system can be unpleasant for the animal and humans. Animals can celebrate with the family by giving them a few extra pet treats the critters are already used to.

With noise, iffy food, and heat, July 4 not much of a holiday for many animals pecially if they haven't experienced lengthy stretches outdoors often. Overheated animals can be sprayed with cool or room tem-

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Ward Welding’s local roots deep The company’s name pand their offering as an indusToday after just two years changed again this time to trial gas and welding supply with WestAir, Ward Weldin the beds of pickup trucks, Ward Welding and Supply, Inc. house. ing has grown its business small, skid-mounted tanks for “We licensed ourselves with six times larger than it was in the oilfield, forge hardened Expanding and diversifying the Texas Department of Trans- 2012. jackhammer bits, and cattleWilliam Ward retired by sell- portation and expanded our “We have added nine addiguards to name a few. ing the business and premises business to business offering,” tional employees, purchased to the Shaw family in October Crambes said. two other welding supply Ward Welding After only 10 months of ex- companies in Fort Worth, and 1995. The second building, located Dale and Quinn Shaw owned pansion Dale and Quinn de- opened a new store in Sagibehind the original blacksmith and operated the business from cided it was time to sell, so naw,” Crambes said. “I’m very, shop, was built in 1976. Crambes sought out WestAir as very thankful to be part of this 1995 through 2013. At about the The Shaws a partner to continue the com- company and the history it has same time Clarshifted the pany’s growth. in Springtown.” ence Ward ofbusiness focus ficially retired from welding – although he and fabricanever quit comtion toward ing to work. the supply. Roger Douthit The comIn addition, pany name then they expanded Certified Expert changed to Ward field services Computer & Network Welding Combuilding fencpany. Technologies for es, buildings Michael Crambes By 1980, the and concrete Home & Business size of the new Ward Welding and Supply projects. building was 817-677-4455 Michael more than doubled with addi- Crambes partnered into the AffordAble Prices, suPerior QuAlity!! tions extending south and west. business in 2012 to further ex■ WARD, FROM PAGE ONE.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Springtown will accept sealed requests for proposal (in duplicate) for a contract on group medical insurance until 11:00 am CST July 21, in the offices of Brinson Benefits 4851 LBJ Freeway Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75244. Detailed bid specifications may be obtained from the Senior Account Executive/Analyst, 214-379-5178. Bid envelopes shall be sealed and marked with “Bid: Group Medical Insurance - RFP #10-2015 on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the time and date stated above, regardless of the mode of delivery, will not be considered. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any informality in any bid, and to negotiate and accept any bid, which, in its discretion, is in the best interest of the City. PUBLIC NOTICE PWS Name: City of Springtown PWS ID: TX1840003 The City of Springtown 2014 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for reporting period of January 1 December 31, 2014 is available for pick-up at City Hall, 102 E. 2nd Street, Springtown, Texas 76082; and on the city’s website www. cityofspringtown.com/ or call City Hall at 817-220-4834 to make other viewing arrangements. This report reflects all testing completed in the time period stated above, and is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. PUBLIC NOTICE - ORDINANCE 849 ON JUNE 25, 2015, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGTOWN ADOPTED ORDINANCE 849 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.05.001 OF THE SPRINGTOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF A JUNKED VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE ENACTED IN HOUSE BILL 1376 EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2015.

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Springtown Epigraph Thursday, July 2, 2015

Sales tax numbers up from 2014 to $8,700 – 32.54 percent more than the first five months in 2014, when it received $6,564. Sales tax revenue was $2.6 billion in May, up 5.2 percent compared to May 2014, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. He noted May is the 62nd consecutive month of growth

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has accumulated $222,434, up 19.81 percent from $185,652 for the first five months of 2014. Sanctuary’s June sales tax revenue of $1,689 is 30 percent more than its June 2014 revenue of $1,299. That brings the city’s calendar year revenue

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as was expected, due to the slowdown in drilling.” Across Texas, cities’ June sales tax revenue was up an average of 1.21 percent; year-todate revenue is up 5.42 percent. The sales tax figures represent monthly sales made in April by businesses that report tax monthly.

PRIOR % YEAR CHANGE

2015 TOTAL

2014 % TOTAL CHANGE

844,408 169,339 131,269 75,508 53,948

4.95% 8.26% 4.46% 12.80% 12.00%

5,497,178 1,108,206 825,536 516,387 391,991

5,034,154 9.19% 1,049,384 5.60% 799,583 3.24% 429,320 20.28% 382,779 2.40%

1,421,877

1,328,935

6.99%

8,774,081

8,041,198

PARKER COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Weatherford 1.50% 886,217 Azle 1.25% 183,337 Hudson Oaks 1.50% 137,134 Springtown 1.50% 85,176 Willow Park 1.50% 60,423 County Total

in sales tax collections, adding that “sales tax revenue growth was relatively strong, spurred by consumer spending at retail stores and restaurants. Remittances from the construction, wholesale trade and services sectors were also up significantly. Collections from the oil and gas mining sector declined,

9.11%

Parker County

0.50%

567,650

582,145

-2.49%

3,867,157

3,477,359 11.20%

Reno Sanctuary

1.00% 1.25%

7,439 1,689

6,012 1,299

23.73% 30.00%

51,801 8,700

37,796 37.05% 6,564 32.54%

Azle Crime Control District Azle Municipal Dev. District

0.25%

36,822

32,646

12.79%

211,258

194,464

0.50%

39,909

31,001

28.73%

222,434

185,652 19.81%

TARRANT COUNTY’S TOP FIVE Fort Worth 1.00% 10,299,453 Arlington 1.75% 8,874,343 Grand Prairie 1.75% 3,828,738 Grapevine 1.50% 3,103,187 Southlake 1.50% 1,671,956

10,288,494 7,846,487 3,648,619 3,013,958 1,695,560

0.10% 13.09% 4.93% 2.96% -1.39%

66,538,465 49,633,504 22,676,949 20,329,170 12,327,052

62,859,046 5.85% 46,292,021 7.21% 21,877,582 3.65% 19,576,108 3.84% 9,976,793 23.55%

County Total

39,503,741

37,216,902

6.14%

245,039,927

10,404 1,419

11,320 1,525

-8.09% -6.93%

73,335 9,120

Lakeside Pelican Bay

2.00% 1.00%

409,490,384 404,579,927

Total Payments

BY NATALIE GENTRY In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision concerning same-sex marriages Parker County Clerk Jeane Brunson said the County Clerk’s office will begin issuing gender-neutral marriage licenses. “As an elected official, I have taken an oath to execute the duties of the office, and that I will preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States and of the State of Texas without subjecting those actions to my own personal values,” Brunson said. “I believe you want nothing more from your elected County Clerk.” An estimated 80 percent of Texas counties are either already making marriage licenses available to same-sex couples or are planning to make licenses available shortly after technical changes to software and physical marriage certificates. The County Clerk’s office processes marriage licenses Monday through Friday 8 a.m- 4 p.m. for $82 cash.

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Not only is the Azle Radio Shack still serving local residents' needs, the store is still in the same place it's been since February 1984: the Park Place Shopping Center. That store still offers Azle and the surrounding community the products and services that folks have come to expect after 31 years. And a remodel looms in the next few months. Sam Wright is the store manager. Casey Gibbs handles community relations while serving as assistant manager. Chance Lindsey is a sales associate. Everyone at the Azle Radio Shack focuses on friendly, personalized service. Plus, there are bargains galore – weekly sales, daily deals, and clearance items that give customers a wide assortment of products to

choose from at great prices. Sprint has joined Radio Shack in-store to team up and provide top-notch products and service. The store offers a slew of other products, including a variety of electronics, Sprint cell phones, hobby equipment, batteries, power supply needs, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile. The pros at Radio Shack are well versed in the latest consumer technology. Find what you need at the Azle Radio Shack at 168 Park Place Shopping Center, next to Mark Dean's BBQ. They're on Facebook, too, at facebook.com/radioshackazletx. You can also call 817-444-1145 where the store is manned Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Radio Shack is still serving the area!

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Obituaries Kendale Ray Wanser

Robert Lee “Bob” Bettis

1958-2015

Kendale Ray Wanser passed away June 27, 2015. Services were held at Whites Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation on Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. He was laid to eternal peace in the Springtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests you make donations to your preferred charity to fight cancer. Kendale was born on June 25, 1958 at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the youngest of three children born to Edward and Pauline Wanser. Kenny moved to Springtown in 1968 and resided there the remainder of his life. He graduated from Springtown High School in 1976 and began a life-long career as a welder, construction worker and supervisor. Although he worked for dif-

1946-2015

ferent companies and even had his own welding service during his life, Kenny landed at Schwob Building Co. Inc.. Through his 23 years of service with Schwob, he had attained the position of superintendent of construction. Kenny married Theresa Lynn Williams on July 30, 2004 in Springtown. He and Theresa enjoyed playing golf and riding motorcycles until he was stricken with lung cancer in the fall of 2014. He fought this deadly disease vigorously, but lost his battle on June 27, 2015. Kenny will be sorely missed by many friends and neighbors who remember him for being an honest, hard-working man who loved his family and friends. He was a simple man who lived a simple life, but he lived it to the fullest. God bless you, Kenny! He was preceded in death by his mom and dad. Survivors include his loving wife, Theresa; brother, Steve Wanser and wife Debbie of Springtown; sister, Deborah Scott with husband Greg of Justin, Texas; son, Mac Angus Williams; daughter, Misty Dawn Wanser; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert Lee “Bob” Bettis of Azle, Texas, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 23, 2015. Services were Friday June 26, 2015 at First United Methodist Church of Azle where he was a lifelong member, with Dr. Scott Youngblood officiating. Burial was at Ash Creek Cemetary. Bob was born on Feb. 1, 1946 to J.R. and Betty Jean Cannon Bettis. He was a lifelong resident of Azle and graduated from Azle High School in 1964. He retired from the Tarrant Regional Water District, where he was Lake Superintendent. He enjoyed team roping and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grand-

1933-2015

John “Johnny” Jones, 81, of Springtown, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at home, surrounded by those who loved him. Services will be private. Johnny was born Dec. 1, 1933 to John and Delcena Jones, who preceded him in death.

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She was the rock of her family, always taking time to be a comfort and supporter for family members and friends. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James Massingill; children, Darla Cravens and husband, Jim, Susan Johnson and husband, Michael, Kevin Massingill and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Michael Stewart, April Stewart, Daniel Cravens, Duane Auvenshine, 63, passed Charity Hernandez, Megan Britton, Sostana Rister, Jef- away on June 22, 2015, in Azle. A graveside service was held frey Conner, and Logan Conner; numerous great-grand- in Veal Station on Friday, June children; brothers, Lonnie 26, at 10 a.m. A visitation was Blackston and wife, Leah, and Rick Blackston and wife, Cathy; sister, Shirley Althrop; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

held on Thursday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Azleland Cemetery, under the direction of Roberts Family Affordable Funeral Home. Duane loved music and played drums. He was a master carpenter and a great and loving son, brother, and devoted father and granddad. Survivors include his mother, Billie; his daughter, Lindsay; his sister, Carolyn; his brothers, David and Dan; his grandchild, Parker; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. The Springtown Epigraph, July 2, 2015 Edition

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away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in White’s Azle Chapel. Pamela was born Sept. 7, 1955 in Clifton to Jim Thomas and Mildred Modawell Newman. She had a very special fondness for her animals. Survivors include sons, Darrick Embrey and Darren Embrey; grandchildren, Megan Tapp, Hunter Embrey, Kaylee Embrey, Dakota Embrey, Casey Embrey and Jenny Embrey; husband, Jim Bob Fain; and other family members and friends.

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father and great-grandfather. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Betty Bettis; daughter, Eleanore Bettis; beloved grandson, Wyatt Kittrell; and nephew, Brad Bettis. Survivors include his wife, Ginger Bettis; sons, Shane Moreland, Jarrett Moreland and wife Andrea; daughter, Sarah Kittrell and husband Koy all of Azle; brother, Tom Bettis and wife Joni of Azle; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and friends too numerous to count.

Sharon Massingill

Sharon Massingill, 75, The Springtown Epigraph, July 2, 2015 Edition passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Fort Worth. A private family service will be held at a later date. Sharon was born April 18, 1940 in Hamburg, Illinois to the late James and Valera Roach. She was an avid craftSurvivors include sister, Sue er that enjoyed sewing, wood Mills and husband, Jack; brother, carving, doll collecting as Walter Jones and wife, Deana; well as making her own dolls. Sharon was an animal lover nieces, Sherry and Kelly; and a and dedicated bible reader. great-nephew, Christopher.

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Porcupines heading back to 7-on-7 state tourney Springtown to see some top Texas teams in College Station BY MARK K. CAMPBELL After a one-year hiatus, the Springtown varsity football 7-on-7 squad is returning the state tournament for the third time. There has been one major change since the 2013 Porcupine squad reached the Sweet 16 – the deepest penetration SHS has ever made in the elite tourney. Springtown also competed in

2012, for the first time. This year’s group of Porcupines is headed to College Station which, with one exception (Leander in ‘13), has always been the home of the event, July 9-10. Pool foes At Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, SHS opens with McGregor at 1 p.m. Thursday. That game is followed by a 3

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Answering: What's wrong with the world? The positive power of social media

Most of the time, people complain about social media like Facebook and Twitter – that it’s full of hate and anger and cat videos. But we recently saw a different, positive use of the technology. On a sultry, sunny June 23 morning, we got a phone call that an injured solider was returning home to Reno. Laramie Dockery was to land at Love Field in Dallas in a couple of hours then be led by the Patriot Guard all the way to his home with a detour through Main Street in Azle. That’s cool, we thought and we posted it on the Epigraph’s Facebook page and on our Twitter account. From there, the power of the people – wielding technology for good not evil – took over. Folks began telling other folks through sharing our post; it went onward scores of times. Then Main Street began filling up with cars. Men, women, and children – many with U.S. flags and or homemade signs – stood near the steamy pavement, waiting for our local hero to pass by. We kept posting to let people know that Laramie was getting closer to town. I stood in the back of my pickup and shot a 64 second video of the procession – a beaming, waving Laramie in a convertible with blaring fire and emergency vehicles leading and trailing. And along that route: Scores and scores of locals who had mobilized with remarkable speed and goodwill to say thanks to someone they almost certainly didn’t know personally. I posted that video and it got shared 201 times on Facebook along with over 500 likes and 27 clearly heartfelt comments to a solider who paid a big price to keep us safe. Social media isn’t just a place for venting your anger on gay marriage or the Confederate flag. It can make a difference in a positive way – as the good people around here proved June 23. MKC

lot of folks have been but firing off paragraphs filled with asking that question accusations, name calling, and selffor the past few days. righteousness are not consistent with And a lot of folks have my calling. I'll have my "discussions" been lining up, boot- face to face, thank you very much. ing up, and logging Here's what I know that I don't mind in to answer that question. sharing in this public foDepending on whose Facerum: God has never once book post you read, either been taken by surprise, nor centuries of injustice have has He ever panicked. He been rectified or the earth has not changed His mind is about to stop spinning on about what He approves or its axis. disapproves and He has not I have friends...dear, preonce asked for our expert cious friends...with whom advice. His heart breaks I could not disagree more over our bad choices, both on the hot issues of the day. individual and corporate, And by that I mean more and He is more eager for than the SCOTUS decision us to experience His blesson same sex marriage. I'm ing than we are. However, also including the Confed- LIFE MATTERS He will not bless us simply erate flag, gun control, and because we think we deGerry Lewis serve it more than someracial tensions. And while I don't mind one else does. having discussions on those issues and Here's something else I know that I am not at all ashamed of my opinions I don't mind sharing: I'm not mad at and convictions on issues of politics, anyone. I'm heartbroken, but perhaps culture, morality, and faith, I also have not like you would expect. Before this convictions about the proper context morning, I don't know that I could for sharing those convictions and have described it. I'm still not sure I opinions. I can only speak for myself, can describe it, but maybe the story I

heard on one of my favorite podcasts can illustrate it. G.K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist. In 1910, he wrote a book entitled What's Wrong with the World?"The story is told that The Times once sent out an inquiry to famous authors, asking the question, “What’s wrong with the world today?” Chesterton responded simply, “Dear Sir, I am. Yours, G.K. Chesterton.” What's wrong with the world? I am – me, myself – no matter how good I think I am in comparison to someone else. My life matters so much to God that He doesn't lower His standards for me to anything less than what He has revealed in His written revelation of Himself – the Bible. And if I want my country to be what He intends, it will begin with me – right here, right now, right where I live. It is still His world. Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com.

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bout 1875, I think, the Topeka High School was organized. I enrolled as a student in the fall of 1877. Profesor L.A. Thomas was the principal; his only assistant was Miss Emma Bissell. “Professor Thomas was an ideal teacher, and one of the most lovable men I ever knew. There were about seventy students in attendance at that session. The school occupied the south half of the third story of Lincoln School building – on the corner of Madison and Fifth Streets. One small classroom, and a still smaller laboratory, were the only adjuncts to the assembly room, which was also used for recitation purposes. “Miss Bissell was a sour tempered old maid, with hair on the auburn order, who made little effort to gain the goodwill of her pupils. For some reason, she did not like me very well, and I was made the "goat" for various of-

George Bowen; the Cross girls, Carrie, Lizzie and Rhoda, mighty nice girls every one of them; Lizzie Maxwell, Lizzie Waters, and the Fisher girls. I have HISTORICAL neglected to the names HIGHLIGHTS add of Walter and Laurie Moseley Elmer Peck. “We had ‘lyceums’ or debating societies, too. I was looked upon as one of the star ‘reciters’ – one of my favorite pieces being Darius Green and His Flying Machine. These entertainments were supposed to be very elevating, but it seems to me now – as I look back – that they simply formed a good excuse for us youngsters to have a ‘high old

time,’ so to speak, which after all is just as necessary as the more serious activities of school life. “Dear old Professor Thomas died in the prime of life, and was mourned by all of his old scholars, who loved him like a father. Not long after this, I commenced my school teaching experiences, and my life as a student ended.” Note: The following pages have been added to the original Grandfather's Story. We found them among “GJ's”(Grandfather Donald S. Jordan) things much after the time that he had put together the original book. ~ Ellen J. Jordan McDonald, granddaughter of Josiah Jordan “In the winter of 1870 my father and Uncle Sam Packard made a trip to southern Kansas on a land seeking expedition. What was known as the Osage Trust Lands, a strip thirty miles wide, reaching nearly across the state east and west, had just been thrown open for settlement.

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fenses. I am free to confess that I did not make any very strenuous effort to placate her; in fact I often made life a burden to her, which of course was all wrong. This did not help my standing in school, and had it not been for good old Professor Thomas, I would not have remained very long in school. “I made many friends who are still dear to me. Among the names that now occur to me are those of Harry and J.B. Larimer, Will and Frank Halm. Will Halm married Laura Herron, and Frank married May Fisher, both students of those days. Ed Hindman married one of the Jewell girls. There were Fred Jewell, Will Searle, Bob Gemmell, Elva Moore, who married Will Fernald; the two Alexander girls – Belle and Alberta. Belle married Charles Spencer, and ‘Berta’ married H.O. Garvey; Albert Kempton, ‘Fatty,” and Ben Bowen; Bob McCoy and a lot more good fellows. “There was Sally Knight, married

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“Father and Uncle Sam went to Butler County, and secured two claims, on the Little Walnut Creek. My uncle had married Miss Johnson, who taught our district school for two years previously, and they decided to go down and live on one of the claims. Father and Uncle had been in partnership for several years, and he and his mother and sister made their home with us. “The claim on which my uncle made settlement had been previously filed on by a young man, who had built a fairly good log house, with a stone fireplace and chimney, one door and a window. It was made of hewed logs and roofed with ‘shakes.’ In fact, it was better than the average settler’s cabin. Father and Uncle Sam bought out the young man and he relinquished his claim to them.” Laurie Moseley is an author, archeologist and historian who lives in Springtown. He is the director of Springtown’s Legends Museum.

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State officials react to decision North Carolina on federal health care law having real-life

ursuant to a 6-3 decision by the United States Supreme Court on June 25, health insurance policies will stay on course for Texans who secured coverage through a federally facilitated exchange under the U.S. Affordable Care Act. The high court, in ruling against the plaintiffs in the case King v. Burwell, upheld the constitutionality of a federal tax credit that pays a portion of the cost of a policy. After the decision was announced, Governor Greg Abbott said, “The Supreme Court abandoned the Constitution to resuscitate a failing healthcare law. Today’s action underscores why it is now more important than ever to ensure we elect a president who will repeal Obamacare and enact real healthcare reforms.” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also reacted, saying, “I am extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court of the United States has once again sided with President Obama’s disastrous healthcare legislation.” And Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said, “This is unfortunate news for the millions of Americans who have experienced first-hand the devastating effects Obamacare has had on their families and businesses.” Stacey Pogue of the Center for Public Policy Priorities, an independent Austin-based research organization, said, “This ruling means that the 832,000 Texans whose subsidies pay 75 percent of the cost of their

stitution intended or premiums on average allows. In my view, will continue to have this is a clear violaaccess to affordable tion of the separation health insurance.” of powers.” Currently, Pogue On June 28, Attorsaid, some 3 milney General Paxton lion Texans are “poposted Opinion No. tentially eligible for KP-0025, Re: Rights federal Marketplace of government ofcoverage.” ficials involved with In March, when issuing same-sex the Supreme Court marriage licenses heard oral arguments STATE and conducting in King v. Burwell, CAPITAL same-sex wedding various news sources reported national en- HIGHLIGHTS ceremonies. Paxton’s summary rollment in “Obamacare” totaled 11.7 Ed Sterling of the opinion says: “County clerks and million people. In his June 26 address welcoming the their employees retain religious high court’s decision, President freedoms that may provide acObama said 16 million Ameri- commodation of their religious cans who were uninsured be- objections to issuing same-sex fore, now have health care marriage licenses. Justices of coverage under the Affordable the peace and judges also may claim that the government forcCare Act. ing them to conduct same-sex Court rules on same-sex mar- wedding ceremonies over their religious objections, particuriage The U.S. Supreme Court on larly when other authorized inJune 26 ruled 5-4 in Obergefell dividuals have no objection to v. Hodges, invalidating state conducting such ceremonies, is bans that prevent the recogni- not the least restrictive means tion of marriages of same-sex of furthering any compelling governmental interest in ensurcouples. Gov. Abbott reacted, saying, ing that such ceremonies occur. “Despite the Supreme Court’s Importantly, the strength of any rulings, Texans’ fundamen- particular religious accommotal right to religious liberty dation claim depends on the remains protected. No Texan particular facts of each case.” In contrast, State Rep. Celia is required by the Supreme Court’s decision to act contrary Israel, D-Austin, cheered. In a to his or her religious beliefs re- June 26 statement, she said, in part, that she is “relieved the garding marriage.” Lt. Gov. Patrick said, “The Supreme Court struck down Supreme Court, as it has in the discriminatory laws out of past, is making law. I do not step with most Texans, noting believe that is what the Con- that same-sex couples want to

get married to make a lifetime commitment to the person they love and to protect their families.” State Sen. Kirk Watson, DAustin, said, “We have come so far in a relatively short period of time on the issue of samesex marriage. But those in control of Texas refuse to join the 21st century. They have already declared their intent to continue to fight on the wrong side of history. Their fight is futile because this ruling affirms the fundamental American ideal of equality under the law.” Agency chief calls for safety Texas Railroad Commission Chair David Porter in a June 24 news release called for enhanced safety measures after visiting South Texas oil and gas facilities and pipeline rights of way near the U.S.-Mexico border. Porter said commission staff and inspectors who want to carry firearms for self-protection on pipeline inspection duty in South Texas “have the opportunity to obtain their concealed handgun license in a timely manner.” He called for (1) use of the buddy system to ensure personnel are not alone in potentially dangerous areas and (2) the purchase of cell phone boosters for inspector vehicles in remote areas close to the border. 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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his summer is the 40th anniversary of Jaws. Man, did that movie have an impact on a slew of people back in 1975. It’s a cheat to watch it on TV; like The Exorcist, some movies were made to be seen in the dark with a bunch of other screaming people. For both movies, it was fun ON YOUR and thrilling to see it originally. In those days, you went back to MARK theaters again to watch how otherfirst timers freaked out at what you Mark K. Campbell had already seen. Jaws was a wonder and, thanks to its PG rating, all kinds of folks – and a zillion kids – queued up and, for some, got such a shock that they still won’t venture into the ocean. The movie premiered in Dallas and director Steven Spielberg was tremendously worried that it would fail, that audiences would laugh at the mechanical shark. Hardly. Today, there might be a reason to consider maybe not heading out into the coastal breakers. In North Carolina alone, six humans have been attacked in shallow water, including two teenagers who had arms amputated. Even if you haven’t seen Jaws, such incidents certainly give one pause at the water’s edge. I have been “swimming with the sharks” – in Belize on vacation where you jump off a boat and watch a bunch of sharks swim all around, totally uninterested in the humans gawking at them. Still, it’s pretty creepy being in the water with a slew of sharks. They’re sharks! An ocean trip awaits for me later this summer. I’d rather take my chances with sharks than the oil bubbling up in Galveston and the fecal matter washed into the Gulf of Mexico by flooding. Now, that’ll make you scream in horror.

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Ted 2: Simply ‘1’ of the worst movies ever made The seemingly impossible has occurred: A worse movie than Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (Movie Man No. 1136, 3) has arrived. Ted 2 is awful – so horrible that it goes down as one of the all-time terrible movies in the history of cinema. About the film The Movie Man isn’t one to give out many 1s – it is far and away the number readers are least likely to see. (Well, there has never been nor will ever be a 10 – only Movie Wife merits that high cotton rating.) This is Movie Man No. 1,146 and Ted 2 is only the fifth 1, dating back to 1993. Incredibly, two of those other four 1s came out within weeks of one another – meaning, against all odds, a 1 was not the Worst of Year in 2006. The first Movie Man 1 went to Bio-Dome (1995, MM #110). In those ancient days, Pauly Shore was an MTV personality and he had a string of successful – and mostly bad – movies. Even today, Bio-Dome remains unwatchable. Two of the worst movies ever made came out in 2006, almost at the same time: Big Momma’s House 2 (#650) and Date Movie (#653). It’s hard to remember now, but Martin Lawrence was once red-hot. However, by the time of Big Mamma’s House 2’s arrival, his star was waning fast. Naturally after suffering through it, the Movie Man assumed that he had already seen the Worst of Year that January. However, Momma quickly got a challenger, just before the end of February. Satires of popular genre films were taking flight in 2005, and that’s why Date Movie came along. The film had zero laughs despite a wealth of material to mock. The Movie Man still recalls how stupefied he was at the dreck of Date Movie; any other

year – any! – it would’ve been hands down Worst of Year. But Big Mamma’s House 2 edged it out, winning the only battle of the 1s. The fourth movie tagged with the lowest-of-the-low rating was dumped into theaters in 2007. Delta Farce also starred a guy who was cashing in on his burgeoning fame – Larry the Cable Guy. His military movie was mind-numbingly unfunny. Now, eight years later, here is another 1 in Ted 2. Most bad movies have some sort of value to edge them up to at least a 2. Not so here. The Movie Man has suffered through an astonishing array of sorry movies; through the decades, he has seen 30 stinkers rated 2 – including bombs like Sphere (1998, MM #220), Isn’t She Great (2000, MM #324), Norbit (2007, MM #704), and The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009, MM #853). All those 2s are bad – but they’re not Ted 2 bad. The plot (spoiler) Ted (voiced by director Seth McFarlane) marries human sweetheart Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth). But, soon the newlyweds are feuding. Ted decides the only way to save his mar-

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Making ‘friends’ – 1.5 million of them Local Facebook sensation finds joy in helping others BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

Chances are high your life has already been touched in some way by Courtney Luper. Maybe you’re her friend or follower on Facebook – after all, she has 1.5 million of them. (Well, actually, 1.494 million but her numbers rise daily.) Maybe you’ve seen one of her delicious recipes or inspirational messages reposted by a friend. Luper has become a social media sensation just by trying to help herself and others. And she lives in Azle. Life of struggle Luper was raised in Lake Worth, although she’s proud to say she was born right here at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle (which was called Eagle Mountain Area Suburban Hospital or EMASH in those days). After dropping out of Lake Worth High School before graduating, she and her two children soon found themselves in a failing and sometimes abusive relationship. Luper got out of that relationship, fell in love, and tried again. Unfortunately, it was another abusive situation. She and her boys spent a few nights in women’s shelters during those times. Five years ago, she was divorced and struggling just to make ends meet. A lifelong Christian, Luper says she never gave up her faith. But by that time, she felt beaten down and had no confi-

dence. At just 5 feet in height, she weighed 308 pounds. A hard worker Luper always worked. In fact, her closest friend, Shanda Portales, says Luper is the hardest worker she’s ever known. Portales remembers a time when Luper had lost her car because she couldn’t make the payments. “Her mom would take her to the bus stop in Lake Worth, and she rode the bus to near DFW Airport, but it didn’t go to where she worked,” Portales said. As tears rose in her eyes, she said “Courtney ran from the bus stop to her job every day.” Always good in sales, Luper was making marketing calls for an insurance company while studying to get her insurance license. “I always wanted to better myself,” she says. “At times, I thought about applying for housing assistance, but I was afraid I’d become dependent on that and never want more out of life.” Facing another in a long series of evictions, she signed up to become a distributor of Skinny Fiber produced by the Skinny Body Care company. “A friend had introduced me to the product, and I liked it, but I didn’t think people would buy from me – I’m a big girl,” Luper said. “But I figured out I could sell it online, and people might buy from me. I just hoped to sell enough to pay for my own

a way to make gas money so he could go to school, Luper said. Portales – whom Luper describes as “that one friend I can call at 2 a.m. and she and her husband will be here in five minutes” – got a desperate phone call from Luper one evening. “She told me she had nothing left but a couple of plastic chairs to sit on and said she didn’t know what to do,” Portales said. “I told her it was time to hit her knees.” And that’s exactly what Luper did. “I’ve said a million prayers, but this time was different. I literally gave it all to God that night,” she said. “I just cried out to him. I felt like a hamster on a wheel, I felt so unworthy. I couldn’t look anyone in the eye. I was ashamed. I told Him that.” Luper admits she did ask for God to give her a big sign to let her know what to do – she was so lost. When she stood up, Luper says she was fully aware she’d Courtney Luper is a success story of hitting rock bot- lost just about everything she tom then rallying to excel. owned, but somehow, it was all okay. product each month.” When the people who bought Then came a paycheck from the table came to pick it up, Lu- Answered prayers her insurance job that was just per was awash in emotion. Two days later, Luper’s $200. “That table was where my youngest son, who lived with son and I ate, it’s where we’d his father, asked if she could Hitting bottom sit just to talk at the end of the take him to pick up a tuxedo for Luper didn’t know what to day,” she said. “It was so hard his high school prom, and she do. to watch them take it away.” agreed. “I sold just about everything Her oldest son was well aware She posted a couple more we owned, but I kept working,” of their financial struggles – so items to her Facebook page – she said. “Then I put an ad on much so that rather than ask one item was instructions for Craigslist and sold my couch Luper for money, he began do- “how to make your own Feand my kitchen table.” nating his own blood plasma as breeze for less than 15 cents”

– and she and her son set out. While they were out, Luper’s mom called. “You’ve got to get home right now.” Cherishing the time with her son, Luper argued with her mom to no avail. Something was going on “online” and her mom insisted she drop everything and come home. She went straight to her parents’ home down the street from her house. “The Febreeze post had gone viral – I mean it just went nuts!” Luper said. “I had thousands of friend requests on Facebook, thousands of people asking to join my weight loss support group. I really couldn’t believe it.” She and her mom went to work, and even her dad helped. There was so much to do that Luper literally didn’t go back to her own house for a month. That Febreeze post has now been shared 775,000 times. Some of her other posts have more than a million shares each. One post – “80 Uses For Coconut Oil” – has been shared more than two million times. But other things were happening at the same time. Luper’s check from Skinny Fiber the prior week had been $50. The week of the Febreeze post, she got a check from the company for $1,200. A week later, her paycheck was $6,000 – and her business has continued to grow ever since. PLEASE SEE AZLE, PAGE 2B.

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As Luper’s business grew, so did her confidence; she has lost 100 pounds and happily displays her “before and after” photos. That house she was about to be evicted from in April 2013? Luper paid cash for it by the end of 2013, and her sons live in it now. She’s appeared on Balancing Act on Lifetime Television. Now she owns her dream car – a Ford Mustang – and lives in a nice but modest home. She’s working on plans to build a new home, and hopes to stay in the area. “But my biggest joys are in traveling and in helping people,” the FB sensation says. “Helping my family have financial success after so many struggles brings me even more happiness Helping others than my own success.” Sitting in a comfy home surrounded by things she loves – Nowhere to hide anything pink, anything “girly” Many famous folks say – Luper reflects on her journey there’s a down side to being fa- and says that when it’s all said mous – the loss of privacy. and done, she really just wants But Luper laughingly says to help people. Several of those she’s enjoying her little bit of relationships are especially prefame. cious to Luper. “The other day I was at Sonic One woman contacted her and two women jumped out of and said she had made a resertheir car wanting to meet me. vation at a nearby hotel where Another time, I was at Chicken she planned to commit suicide. Express and a lady ran outside But she saw an inspirational to tell me she follows me and message on Luper’s FB page, she had made a recipe I post- and it gave her hope.

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Recipes, everyday ponderings, and positive messages have brought Courtney Luper 1.5 million Facebook followers. “She said she wanted me to know I had saved her life. It’s so fulfilling to know that you can make a difference in someone’s life,” Luper said. “I think the greatest thing we can give anyone is hope – there is always hope,” Luper said. Another woman, who is wheelchair-bound, had gotten very heavy – so heavy she was told she could never have children. Through her relationship with Luper, that woman has lost 120 pounds and has a new baby. Luper said now that she enjoys a financial stability she had never known, she wants to give back. “I’d like to go ride that bus I used to ride and just encourage people – maybe take some gifts or a little money and just give it away randomly,” she said. “And I’d really like to go

back to some of the women’s shelters where we stayed during those hard times and encourage women there that they can succeed. “There is always hope.” Making new friends You, too, can be friends with – or follow – Luper. Here’s how: • “follow” Courtney Luper on Facebook • “like” her Courtney Luper Public Figure page on Facebook • join her closed weight loss support page, “Getting Skinny With Courtney” on Facebook • follow her on Instragram at Just1Courtney • follow her on Twitter @ Just1Court • follow her on Pinterest @ just1courtney • go to her web site at www. getskinnywithcourtney.com.

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817-523-5477 GRACE BAPTIST CORNERSTONE APOSTOLIC 3 miles N. of Springtown on Hwy. CHURCH 51 1801 FM 730 N., Azle across from Radio Tower 817-400-0612 HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH HARVEST TIME APOSTOLIC 3577 FM 51 N., Weatherford 1 Block N. FM 2048 in Keeter 817-564-3946 817-433-8220 HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1227 Old Cottondale Road, FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Springtown, 817-220-7177 114 Porter Drive, Azle LAJUNTA BAPTIST 817-237-4903 5207 E. Hwy. 199, LaJunta FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE WORTH 817-221-3989 4024 Dakota Trail, Lake Worth IGLESIA BAUTISTA 817-237-9433 Nueva Jerusalen NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 6640 Midway Rd., Springtown 810 Goshen Rd, Springtown 432-208-9670 817-523-4462 INDIAN OAKS PRIMITIVE OUTREACH OF LOVE BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 199 W. at FM 2257, Azle 3229 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-221-2983 / 817-221-5760 817-237-8441 BAPTIST LAKE WORTH BAPTIST ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 4445 Hodgkins, Lake Worth 300 South Stewart, Azle 817-237-4163 817-444-3219 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST AGNES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 6409 FM 730 S., Azle 350 Agnes N., Springtown 817-444-4311 817-523-7271 METROPOLITAN BAPTIST BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 6051 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 408 S. Ash St., Springtown 817-237-2201 817-220-4238 MIDWAY BAPTIST AZLE AVENUE BAPTIST 4110 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2901 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-221-LOVE 817- 626-5556 NEW HOPE BAPTIST BRIAR FIRST BAPTIST 782 New Hope Rd., Reno area West of FM 730 N. at sign, Briar 817-221-2184 817- 444-3484 NORTHWEST BAPTIST BROOKSHIRE BAPTIST 5500 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth 114 Brookshire Ave., Azle 817-237-6063 or 817-270-8476 817-237-0892 SILVER CREEK BAPTIST CALVARY HEIGHTS BAPTIST 730 S. & Veal Station Rd., Azle 1 block off Hwy. 199, 817-444-2325 east of David’s Patio, NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST Springtown, 817-221-2241 CHURCH CENTRAL BAPTIST 3605 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 4290 Old Agnes Road - 817-594817-707-2741 5918 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHRISTWAY BAPTIST FM 2048 and CR 4677, Boyd 7673 West Hwy. 199, Agnes 940-433-5477 817-220-9133 or 817-220-3581 PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 301 S. Stewart, Azle CLEAR FORK BAPTIST 817-523-0074 Corner of FM 730 & Ragle Rd., Weatherford, 817-594-1154 SPRINGTOWN BAPTIST TEMPLE COTTONWOOD CREEK 201 J. E. Woody Rd., Springtown BAPTIST 10905 Jacksboro Hwy., Fort Worth 817-523-0376 817-238-8269 817- 237-8113 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 3451 Sarra Lane, Springtown EAGLE MOUNTAIN BAPTIST 817-613-1441 8780 Eagle Mtn. Circle, Azle 817-237-4135 WALNUT CREEK BAPTIST FAITH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 220 W. Reno Rd. in Reno 817-221-2110 1411 Carter Road, Springtown 817-220-5828 WEST PARKWAY BAPTIST 836 NW Parkway, Azle FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 817-444-3752 CHURCH 171 Green Branch Road, WeathBIBLE erford COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOW817-454-4582 SHIP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF 1405 Reynolds Rd., Reno AZLE 817-444-7117 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 336 NW Parkway 5th & Main in Springtown

817-444-3268 BRIAR CHURCH of CHRIST 109 W.N. Woody Rd. (½ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) 817-444-7102 MIDWAY CHURCH of CHRIST 6400 Midway Rd. 817-221-2107 NEWSOME MOUND ROAD CHURCH of CHRIST 1460 Newsome Mound Rd. 817-677-3290 NORTHWEST CHURCH of CHRIST 6059 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1205 POOLVILLE CHURCH of CHRIST West of FM 920 in Poolville 817-594-4182 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of CHRIST 130 W. Bradshaw Lane, Springtown 817-221-2799 SPRINGTOWN CHURCH of CHRIST Just west of Hwy. 51 North 817-523-4419 TRI-COUNTY CHURCH of CHRIST 525 Hwy. 199 W., Springtown 817-538-8209

CHURCH OF GOD

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

GOSPEL

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

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

LUTHERAN

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

METHODIST

BOYD UNITED METHODIST FM 730 North in Boyd 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST 7955 Reed Rd., Azle 817-444-0226 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 200 Church St., Azle 817-444-3323 LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-523-7874 GARVIN UNITED METHODIST

3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST 1 block W. of FM 920 (behind Poolville Post Office) 817-599-3601

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

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 817-237-5075

PENTECOSTAL

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

OTHER

BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 817-599-7655 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551 POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE CHURCH 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-319-7364 BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 940-636-9158 SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown 682-229-1433 GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle 817-313-1793 LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay 817-444-3547 NEW LIGHTED WAY 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle 817-444-1577 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551

REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 202 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-677-5963 SOULS HARBOR 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 817-726-2065 WESTERN HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle 940-577-1954 Lic. #4346 & #6537

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

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

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

636 Profit St., Azle, Tx

45 Years of Quality ISO 9001:2001 Compliant Check us out on our web site www.clarksmachine.com

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

Azle Vision Source

Specializing in Family Eyecare Therapeutic Optometrist

Dr. Michael D. Conte

817-444-1717

Commercial & Residential

www.djhuffmaninc.com Repair & Installation Landscaping Sod/Hydromulching

Drains Rock & Stonework Landscape Lighting

601 B NW Pkwy • Azle

489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499

CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center

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

AZLE

817444-HELP (4357)

Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 400 Boyd Court

www.azlechiropractic.com

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817-270-3340

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EAGLE MOUNTAIN AUTO PRO

“Everyone otta know an Auto Pro”

Auto, Diesel, RV, Equipment

Experienced & Competitive Prices Azle, TX ASE Certiﬁed

Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1989 SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

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

11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

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

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

Joe Rider

PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

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

HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH “Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”

CPMT

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

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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”

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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CLASSIFIED

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

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

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

008 Autos, Trucks

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

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

007

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

Combo (Azle & Springtown) Only $8.00! Over 16 words, add 20 cents per word • Discounted rates for additional insertions available if no weeks are skipped and words do not change • Boxed display ads also available (All ads must be paid in advance unless you have previously established credit)

Auctions 026

EXQUISITE WATERFRONT HOME

AUCTION Open House: Sunday, June 28 • 1-4 PM and by appt

Excavating

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

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

EAGLE MOUNTAIN LAKE

Also ..

On-site: 8805 Royal Harbor Ct, Ft. Worth, TX 76179

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

• 4 BR, 5 ½ BA 6,243± sq ft estate • Amazing Views of Eagle Mountain Lake • Custom gourmet kitchen • Open water with floating adjustable dock

HALL'S

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. 3.8 V6 supercharged, all power, leather, sun roof, 6 disc CD player, satelite radio, 110K miles, inspected, title in hand, runs great, $6,900 OBO. 724-3883450.

☺ All types materials delivered ☺

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

405-833-9499 | BufordResources.com Craig Buford • Lic#13500 • 10% BP. See website for complete terms.

Cliff Hall

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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

013 Business Opportunity Business minded Certiﬁed Personal Trainers who are passionate to change lives. Email resume to kimsmith@campgladiator.com.

014 Campers & Trailers

MULTI-TRACT LAND & HOME

Auction

2010 North Trail RV, 30’ RLSS, low tow miles, excellent condition, $22,500. 817-523-7981. Must sellhealth reasons.

Advertising Works! 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

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

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

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

028 Farm Equipment

100± ACRES IN PARKER & TARRANT COUNTIES

On-site: 14059 Briarwood Rd, Azle, TX 76020 Preview: July 5 • 2 - 4 PM | Offered in 6 Tracts or as a whole David Coleman • Lic# 13489

888-300-0005 TXPropertyAuction.com

10% BP. Visit website for complete terms.

019 Cement Work

J.A.M. Concrete

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

PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340 817-220-7217 021 Child Care Field Trips! ARK Christian Learning Center is Now Enrolling ‘Focus Weeks’ Summer Program, K-6, as well as Pre-K, Abeka accredited curriculum. 6A-6:30P. All 3 meals and snacks included. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools and Reno. 817-237-3711 or 817-9945228.

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

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

024

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

Nobody does it better!

029

Fencing

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

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

Friday & Saturday, 8A-4P, 9340 Ten Mile Bridge Road 76135. No Offers Refused.

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

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

Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

026 Excavating F&D SERVICES. Gravel Driveways, Excavation, Demolition, Trees, Brush, etc. Free Estimates. 817-2581140 or 817-789-0492.

1951 International Harvester Farmall Cub, needs TLC. Has blade, good paint job. $3,300 ﬁrm. 817-677-3975. Living Estate Sale: 120 round bales fresh-cut hay; trailers, hay dolly, welder with cutting torch, appx 100 plastic pallets, 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, misc. farm equipment. 817-229-9227.

029

Fencing

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

Bobcat & Tractor Service

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

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

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

817-991-9430

Freeman Construction Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

817-237-2852

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

031

Free

2 grey tabby kittens, 7 weeks old, litterbox trained. 817-729-8306.

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035 Garden/Mowing Service

FREE ESTIMATES. Mowing, weed eating, scrap haul off, property clean up. Call Brett 817-881-2357. TIGERT & SONS IRRIGATION. 25+ years experience. We do it all! Lic# 4543. Call Jim 817-480-8465. Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755. 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.

For Sale

Antique Queen-Anne dining room set: table & 4 chairs, $200. Also large free-standing woodburning ﬁreplace, $400 or best offer. 817523-7802.

034 Garage Sales CHRISTMAS IN JULY! FridaySunday, 9A-5P, 101 Ash Creek Drive W., BOOTH #4. WOW! Thursday Only, 1222 Earp Road, Springtown 76082. Garage Estate Sale. Dodge Ram, BassCat bass boat, building materials, lots of ladies’ clothes and family items.

BIG SALE on FM 2048, ThursdayFriday, July 2nd & 3rd, 8A-? Electric cook stove, very clean, $75; dryer, $50; other furniture, dishes clothes, collectible plates, toys and Barbie dolls. Too much to mention. Hope to see you there! FROM BOYD: go south on FM 730 to FM 2048, turn right, Sale on left. FROM AZLE: take 730 north to FM 2048, turn left, Sale on left. Follow signs. Get lost? Call 817-239-8085. Friday-Saturday, 130 County Road 3696, Springtown (3 miles north on 51 from 199). Mexican furniture, anvil and forge stands, lots of nails and screws.

Electrician

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

034 Garage Sales

Huge Sale Wednesday, starts at 12PM & Thursday-Friday, starts at 8AM, 437 Glenhaven Drive, Azle.

July 10 • 10 AM

817-480-8841

1971 21 ft. FWTD Camper, loaded with stress-free fun! Sleeps 6, completely refurbished, $2,700. 817-237-9502.

(817)221-2681

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Bishop’s Wise Car

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

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

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

RATES

FRIDAY, JULY 10 • 6:30 PM

2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 134K miles, 3rd row seat, cold air, runs and drives good, $3,850. 817677-2007.

Springtown Epigraph THE

Hal Freeman - Owner

July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, open 8AM, 730 north to Reed Road, left on Liberty School Road, right to 718 ALLYN DRIVE. Adirondack table and chair, living room chair, lamp and lamp tables, glass coffee tables, large oak entertainment center, real wood cabinet, nice decor, new purses, jewelry, nice women’s clothing, queen size comforter set and much more!

035 Garden/Mowing Service

:) Grass

Happy Grass

Eric Hodge 817-456-5566 happygrasslawns.com

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

817-237-5592

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Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES T ES IMA

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

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 035 Garden/Mowing Service

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

817-845-6965

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 YEAR EXPERT

039

Help Wanted

Upscale resale shop now hiring 817-599-3510. Now hiring air conditioning & heating Service Technician. 817-444-3385 or 817-221-2470. HIRING 2 LADIES FOR HOUSE CLEANING. Will NOT work every day. Available Monday thru Friday. Schedule issued each Friday. Pocket money for Mom or kids. $60-$100+ a week. 817-237-9848, leave message for a call back. Experienced Carpet Cleaning Technician needed. Call Victor at 817-437-3183. Class A-CDL Drivers needed Immediately. You Pick: Contract, OTR, Dedicated, Lease Purchase. Good miles, Hometime. Contact Ricky Koch 817-565-7133, answered 7 days a week. Parts Runner/Shop Help. Good driving record. Apply in person at 14025 US Hwy 287, Fort Worth, Texas 76179.

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

RNA Lawn Services

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

Eagle Crest Villa now accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants. Shifts are 3P-11P and 11P-7A. Wages dependent upon experience. Apply in person at 113 Denver Trail, Azle. Wilson Gutter Service now hiring Help. No experience necessary. 817237-5950.

NOW HIRING

Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years experience Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

817-304-3677

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

ALL STAR

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

Lawn Care

Free Instant Quotes

Accepting Applications for

• Lawn Care • Landscaping Tommy Rapp • Tree Service • Retaining Walls • Sod Installations

FT Dietary Aide

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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 Free Estimates 817-996-7887 Scrap Metal Removal. Trash & brush hauled, household appliances, autos, lawn mowers, A/C units. 817374-2571.

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TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306 CLOSEOUT SATURDAY Hay Sale Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality 4x5 Round Bales $75 each Discount for 20 or more 817-221-3320 Fertilized Coastal round bales. Will deliver Springtown/Azle area. 940389-1936. Highly fertilized Coastal Hay, priced from $40 to $70 per round bale. 817220-7413.

Hours may vary • New wages

Azle Manor

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721 Dunaway Lane · 817-444-2536

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**Licensed Plumber Needed** Double L Plumbing looking for Plumber. Need current license, good driving record, be able to pass criminal background check, have own hand tools, clean and neat appearance, motivated attitude. Remodel, new construction and able to do service work. Willing to pay top dollar for the right guy. Call 817444-3100 for interview. Retail Merchandiser AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail Merchandisers in Azle, TX. As a member of our team, you will ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection of cards and products to celebrate life’s events. Apply at: WorkatAG.com. Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192. Drivers-OTR: New Pay Increases!! Sign-on, Safety, Fuel Bonuses! NO-touch Freight. Excellent Safety Record & Benefits. Vacation, Holidays. APU’s. CDL-A. Rusty 877412-7209. WANTED: An energetic, happy, friendly smiling person with EXCEPTIONAL customer servicerequired to work in a physical therapy office. DO NOT apply if you are NOT a happy person, do not like working with people, cannot think quickly or on your own, not efficient with your time, unable to multi-task or cannot take constructive criticism. DO APPLY if you like to make people happy, can think on your own, don’t need someone to hold your hand and are a quick efficient learner who can multi-task. TO APPLY you must DO BOTH: FIRST email a resume to springtownpt@gmail.com. SECOND call 817-220-6677 after 7PM and leave your name, phone number and a brief description of yourself. We will contact you regarding interviews. Looking for an experienced HVAC Service Tech. Must have clean background and hand tools. AirWorx 817-523-4846.

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. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Training available. Contact Kim Cremeen 817-220-1418. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown. A/C Service Technician needed, 5+ years experience, good driving record; HVAC Helper also needed. 817-270-8811.

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Handyman Construction Helpers needed 817-613-6688.

Full-Time

Housekeeper

AZLE MANOR

7:00 am - 3:00 pm shift Apply in person

Azle Manor

E.O.E.

721 Dunaway 817-444-2536

Health Care Billing & Collections Duties & Responsibilities are:

• Review new admissions to verify Insurance • Set up client information & rates • Medical Billing including medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, Private Pay & Insurance • Follow up of accounts to obtain payments & final disposition of claim Medicaid/Medicare Billing experience preferred • Competitive Pay & Benefits

Azle Manor Healthcare • 817-444-2536 • 721 Dunaway Lane • Azle

Pinnacle Bank - Azle & Springtown have an opening for a

FULL TIME TELLER

Preferred qualifications include previous cash handling and customer service. An equal opportunity employer. Please apply online at www.pinnbanktx.com

No Positions Available at this Time

Chrysler Certified Technicians Competitive pay and benefits.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. 4 Maintenance Laborer’s Needed Must be dependable & have valid TXDL 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.

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

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TX James ______ Matson is 2-time Olympic medalist in the shot put San Angelo was first “Santa ______” Ozona newspaper TX Audie Murphy was one in WWII Canadian h.s. class TXism: “______ __ a baby’s bottom” car windows have this debut album of Collin Raye: “___ _ Can Be” (1991)

TXism: “___ 47 gut” (whiskey) TXism: “___52 horse town” better than incandescent lights

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Now hiring 2 full-time Teachers 817221-4673. Drivers: Immediate Openings! Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Pay, Paid Holidays, Vacation! OTR Dry Van & Flatbed at Penske Logistics! CDL-A, 2 years experience. 1-855-9759321.

Drivers: Company & O/Ops. Get Home More-Spend Time w/Family & Friends! Dedicated Lanes! Pay and Benefits YOU Deserve! 855-5822265.

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Laborers with a good driver’s license wanted. 817-444-6516 or 817-6570704.

Full-time & Part-time Company Benefits 721 Dunaway Lane 817-444-2536 E.O.E.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

30 large round bales of Coastal/Rye mix, cow hay. You load: $30. 817521-6859, leave message.

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Home Improvement 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

Devin’s Handyman Service ROBERT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. I do additions, kitchen & bathroom remodel, ceramic tile, foundation repair, painting, pressure washing, roofing, fencing and decks. Call for Free quote. 817-964-2562. AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Porches, Stain Fence; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-9447658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. SUMMER SPECIAL: 20% Off w/this Ad! 817-629-9608. HANDYMAN SERVICE No Job Too Small Mobile Homes Welcome Ceiling Fans, Sheetrock, Painting, All Home Repairs 817-401-0415

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608

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

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

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

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House Cleaning

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

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

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

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

WE CATER TO YOU

“TEXAS STYLE”

Gary 817-550-7776

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Masonry 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

Backgrounds Checked

DANNY SHELTON HOME REPAIR. Sheetrock, sheetrock repair, taping, texturing, trim, painting. Springtown/ Azle. 940-456-3702.

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

Exterior Painting Free Estimates

HANDYMAN

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-406-4023

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

WALL”KING”. ALL TYPES SIDING. Vinyl windows, patio covers, all types of doors. Call Rick 817-5830261.

Sebastian Enterprises

J OHN K IDD P AIN TING

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

You’ll love the care you get!

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

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAYS BY 5PM 817-270-3340 817-220-7217

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Metal Buildings

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

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

In business since 2008

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

817-523-4137

Here Before The Storm, Here Long After.

ANDERSON ROOFING & REMODELING Family Owned & Operated

Registered Black Lab puppies for sale. 817-504-1520.

HORSE SALE

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

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

FREEMAN

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC.

Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction

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

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36 Years in Azle

817-237-2852

Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned Water Heaters Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054

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

nstr E ucti R& on Metal Building Specialist

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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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.

Storage

West Side Storage 20-5813 70 9-16

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Storage

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

5x10 $25/month

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

Ash Creek Storage

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

Convenient Location

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

817-444-3292

ALPINE ROOFING Deductible & Claim Assistance Senior Citizen Discount Repair $90.00 & Up

$2.50 per sq.ft. FREE INSPECTION 817-296-2880

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Sand/Gravel

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

A sphAlt & G rAvel Ray’s Roofs D R I V E W AY S & Repairs Free Estimates

817-688-6940

Metal Building Erectors

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

4-2 DW, over 2,000 sf, on 1+ acre, storage building, CH/A, $950/mo. plus deposit. Dogs allowed. 817602-9519.

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

SHELL

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

Sand/Gravel 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.

VACATION TIME? Raise some extra money through the Community Classifieds to help fund your trip. 16 words for only $8. What a good deal!

Azle News 817-270-3340 & Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217 Hometown Papers!

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

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

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

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

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

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE! (up to 50 miles)

Springtown RV Park

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

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

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817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

Lots/Acreage

FOR SALE: .15 acre lot in Azle (1908 Gale Drive). Has electric, city sewage, gravel driveway and includes gas lease royalties. 817237-5118. 1 acre, mobile ready, septic, water well. 252 Cedar, Azle. $30,000. 817501-0400. .54 acre corner lot in Indian Oaks (Lake Worth), $57,500. 817-2337573. No Realtors.

081 Business/Commercial Professional Office Space For Lease: 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Suite 103, 1,100 sq. ft., individual offices; Suite 104, 800 sq. ft. 817-220-2150. 40x50 building for rent 3 miles west of Springtown 817-713-7495. Redwood Village Main Street. 2 Suites Available! 650 sq ft for $675 or 850 sq ft for $880 per month. ADA restrooms, kitchenettes, covered parking. Trash & Water bill paid! Month-to-Month OK! Tim 817360-3627. Great building for lease in industrial area in Azle. Building is 2,400 sq. ft. (1,200 office/1,200 shop), has bathrooms, A/C and heat and plenty of parking. Great building for any business. $1,300/mo. $1,300 deposit. For information call 817360-3627. 40x40 Shop for Rent. 817-313-7821.

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Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Patios • Carport

Shingles, Flat & Metal Roofs Metal Roof Special

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Roofing

Hail ~ W Wiind?

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

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

www.owenscorning.com

Robert Burge

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Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

www.owenscorning.com

Pool Service

ERECTION

art METAL Coz BUILDING SYSTEMS

817-230-9215 • 817-705-3656 SUMMER IS HERE! Is your pool ready? If not, call GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817230-3838.

FABRICATION

Fax 817-237-0904

A+ Rating • 35 Years Experience Commerical & Residential • Composition Roofs D-FW • Steel Roofs • Siding: plank/hardi/aluminum/steel • Gutters: 5” & 6” • Windows PREFERRED CONTRACTOR • Painting

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

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

CUTE AS A BUTTON! 9 Chihuahua puppies. Parents on site. 817-819-7990.

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Pets/Livestock

I WANT TO BUY SHEEP AND GOATS. 817-220-7201.

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

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

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2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $650/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406. 3-2 duplex, appliances, very clean, close to school, no pets, $875/mo. 817-444-3636. RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD. $750/$600 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, new flooring, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039.

Rent Unfurnished

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

817-246-4646

AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

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

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

Nice clean 3-1 with large kitchen, carpeted, CH/A, stove included, $600/mo. $600 deposit. 817-4445956. PELICAN BAY: 1536 CORAL CUT OFF, 3-2-1, $725/$400 deposit; 1848 CORAL ROAD, 3-1-1, $695/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol. 1 BR 1 BA, gorgeous lake view, $900/mo. 817-980-4070.

Houses for Sale

Small 2 bedroom house for sale. 30x40 shop, 30x40 barn, stock tank, fenced for horses, on 2½ acres in Reno. Possible owner finance. $87,000. 817-781-3316. A meticulously maintained custom home on 1 acre. Home features a gourmet kitchen with double ovens, ice maker, trash compactor and granite countertops. Master has large bath with seperate vanities and large walk in closet. Outside will keep everyone busy. 30 x 40 shop with elect. Parking for 4 or more cars. Saltwater pool surrounded by a beautiful flagstone patio. Lots of room for entertaining inside and out. Summer is here, time for fun! 5800 Maple Valley Dr, Azle. Call me today, Diana McDowell, Citiwide Properties, 682-554-3740.

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

817-444-2430 AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

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

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

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

Classifieds

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Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans

(817) 444-2362

www.stewartbend.com

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!

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

Call for Details 817-444-0030

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

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From Your Friends at the Azle News and the

Don’t Break The Poor Little Piggy!

Find the money you need in our Classified Section today! Call 817-270-3340 or 817-220-7217 to place an ad.

Springtown Epigraph!

Need a Landscaper? Find one in the Community Classifieds!

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real estate

Real Estate Deadline Monday by 12:00 PM

817-270-3340 Tracy Sutton

Real Estate Specialist 511 W. Main • Azle, TX 76020 817-946-6650 cell & text 817-270-2030 fax Tracy.Sutton@century21.com

Spotlight Listing 712 Madeline Court, Azle Built in 2005, this 3 bdrm, 2 Ba., 3 car garage with STUDY has many upgrades. Radient Barrier, Security, Fireplace, Redwood Pergola, Covered porch, Fenced, Shed, Sprinkler System, Solar Screens. The only thing missing is a new owner! $171,500.00

141 Huling Drive-Azle

2 bedroom, brick home in Azle at the end of a dead end street. Separate room for the washer and dryer. Bathroom has stone around the tub, rock mail box. Trees, storage building, large yard. Asking 92,500 see at: www.FarmsRanchesAndHomes.com Realty Texas, Greg Morrison Realtor. Call (817)360-0606

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