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Rep. King on roads, guns, border security BY MARK K. CAMPBELL “Every state wants to be us.” That’s what Representative Phil King told Springtown Optimists at the group’s July 14 meeting. He said that Texas, for the eleventh year in a row, was the “best business state” despite near-constant run-ins with the federal government. “All the major problems facing Texas today are generated by the federal government,” King said. “Austin is not Washington.” Even with fed woes, he said the recently ended legislative session in Austin was “the most productive ever,

hands down.” The economy “One third of all the jobs over the last 10 years created in the country were created in Texas,” King said. If the state was backed out of the U.S. economic recovery since 2008, there would have been no recovery, he noted. Texas oil and gas were crucial to America gearing back up, he said. Texas grows from 1,000-1,200 people daily, he said. Texas has the second most Fortune 500 companies, and, for years, the state has led all others in exports.

The legislature passed a balanced budget with a Rainy Day Fund of $11 billion. “No other state has anything like it,” King said. Some of that money will be needed for an upcoming lawsuit over “public ed[ucation] we’re going to have to reconcile,” he said. State legislators cut $4 billion in taxes – including franchise cuts that send signals to other states to move to Texas for economic growth, he said.

Texas has more road miles than any other state. “It’s expensive to fund,” King said. TxDOT wanted $5 billion for the next two years to keep up with Texas growth, he noted. This November, Texans will vote on dedicating new car sales taxes to generate $600 to $750 million for transportation – “new roads and new construction,” King said. Monies diverted from transportation have been returned to help with costs Roads also, he said. A major part of the state’s budget is King addressed the Highway 199 for transportation. project: “That will be paid for out of

the Prop 1 dollars, the budget you passed last November.” Guns Because he has a retired peace officer’s permit, King can “open carry” but said he never would. “A lot of people want to do that, and that’s great,” he said. He added, “We basically made your CHL (concealed handgun license) an open carry permit.” King said he had no concerns about open carry. “Thirty-four other states PLEASE SEE KING, PAGE 2A.

Monumental war looming? With flags being removed nationwide, are Confederate monuments next? County says it’s not worried BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Many counties in Texas have a Confederate War monument/memorial – including Parker County. It’s on the east lawn in downtown Weatherford. And it’s going to stay there. For now. Texas monuments Around 100 of the state’s 234 counties have a Confederate statue or monument. Three reside in Travis County, home of the Capitol where a massive statue with five figures is topped by Jefferson Davis. On the UT-Austin campus, Confederate statues have been defaced several times. In Dallas County, an elaborate statue was erected in 1898 at Pioneer Park Cemetery; it’s 60 feet tall and perhaps the oldest statue in the town. Lee Park – named after General Robert E. Lee – sits in one of Dallas’ most popular gathering places in Oak Lawn. It, too, was recently defaced. In Tarrant County, a memorial granite slab “in memory of Confederate soldiers” resides on the southeast side Work on this Confederate statue on the east lawn of the Parker of the main entrance of the courthouse County courthouse began 100 years ago. Photo by Mark K. Campbell in Fort Worth.

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There is a Confederate flag on the back of the Weatherford monument. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Most Confederate statues and monuments are over 100 years old, and it took years of painstaking fundraising to get them built and erected. Parker County’s statue On the square in Weatherford stands a statue that was put in place Nov. 25, 1925.

Official opinions County Judge Mark Riley said that since there has been no problem or issue with the monument, there’s no reason to be concerned about it at this time, according to Public Information Officer Joel Kertok. State Representative Phil King told Springtown Optimists that banning the flag and taking other measures against Confederate relics will not change the past. “History is what history is,” King said. “There are things in our history we’re not proud of, slavery being one of them. But when we remove things, we lose the opportunity to talk about it. You don’t rewrite your history.”

County Clerk issues first gender-neutral marriage license

Springtown’s Swanzy earns 2 bronze medals in Sr. Games BY MARK K. CAMPBELL He’s a medal man now. Eddy Swanzy brought home two medals from the National Senior Games conducted at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned two bronze medals, in the pole vault and long jump. “This was my first time to win any medals at the Senior Games,” he said. In 2013 in Cleveland, Swanzy said he had earned a fifth place ribbon. “Being able to medal in two events was pretty exciting,” he said. Swanzy, 74, noted that he often competes against a fellow Texan in the Games, Don Isett. For the 2015 competition, Isett, from Van Alystene, moved up to the 75-79 division; there, Swanzy said of his friend, Islett set a new world record in the pole vault, clearing 9 feet,

A replica of a statue in National Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a uniformed soldier stands with a gun, water canteen, bayonet, belt, and cartridge box. One hundred years ago, the Parker County memorial cost $3,000; a gray granite base was set first, in 1915 followed by the statue 10 years later. Funds were raised by the Sam Lanham Chapter of the United Daughter of the Confederacy, a group that organized in October 1908 with 22 original members.

Eddy Swanzy, second from right, won two bronze medals at the Senior Olympics in Minnesota July 9. 10.25 inches. In Minnesota, Swanzy sailed over the bar set at 7-5 for his pole vault bronze. In the long jump, he finished third with a leap of 11-6.75, which tied with a New Mexican 71 year old. His two medals were part of the 265 won by Texas athletes. Minnesota led the state race with 396 medals followed by Florida (302), California (290), Texas, and Ohio (264). Swanzy said he will again tangle with Islett when they will once more be in the same age group for the 2017 Games in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Springtown resident – who has a pole vault practice area in his yard – encourages others to give the Senior Games a shot. “I would highly recommend it to anyone over the age of 50 that still aspires to pursue their athletic skills,” he said. In Minnesota, one athlete was 102 years old, he noted. “You compete in your own age groups, so you can match up talentwise,” Swanzy said. “Women can compete in the same games that men do.” At this year’s games, 12,000 older athletes competed, he said.

BY NATALIE GENTRY Despite some hubbub in other counties following the approval of same-sex marriages, Parker County officials had no concerns following the edict. Delays in acquiring the proper paperwork prevented the Parker County Clerk Jeanne Brunson from issuing gender-neutral marriage licenses June 26 – the day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriages legal in all states. However, she announced Thursday, July 2 that Parker County had issued its first same-sex marriage license. “We had a walk-in this morning, a male couple who said they’d been together 29 years,” Brunson said. “That was the first [same-sex] couple to walk in the door requesting a license.” She said her office had been prepared to issue the new licenses Tuesday June 30, but refused to do so before then because it would have violated state law to use the standard form from the Bureau of Vital Statistics defining marriage as the union of “one man and one woman.” Brunson noted that new forms were

delivered Friday June 26, but errors were found in the document by clerks statewide and they had to wait until Monday June 29 for the corrected forms to arrive. Same-sex couples had to then wait until Tuesday, June 30 as the state software program was adjusted to accommodate the new form. While controversy has sprung up around the state about the issuance of the licenses, once everything was in order Brunson and her office were ready and willing to accept the applications and write the 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,” she said. “I believe you want nothing less from your elected county clerk.” The Parker County Clerk’s office processes marriage licenses MondayFriday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The fee for a license is $82 cash, and both parties must be present and have a current photo I.D.

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Springtown resident, a Lakeside officer, lauded for life-saving actions BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

A Lakeside police officer who lives in Springtown was honored with a Lifesaving Award July 9 during the Lakeside town council meeting. Officer Jennifer Bond was on routine patrol on Friday, July 4, 2014, when she heard Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies and first responders from Lake Worth Fire Department being dispatched to the 7000 block of Hardnose Lane in the Turtle Lakeside Police Chief Lee Pitts, left, and Mayor Pat Jacob, right, presented Officer Creek Estates subdivision. Jennifer Bond with a Lifesaving Award during the Lakeside town council meeting The call was the possible July 9. Bond’s quick reaction to an overheard call to another agency helped save the drowning of a child. life of a nine year old found at the bottom of a swimming pool. Photo by Kim Ware Bond realized she was only

about 30 seconds away from the location, where a 9-year-old girl had been found at the bottom of a swimming pool, so she immediately responded. Arriving before deputies, Bond learned the girl had been under water for as long as five minutes. She had been pulled from the pool by the time Bond arrived, but was not breathing. In fact, the child’s lips had begun to turn blue. Bond immediately began efforts to revive the girl by performing CPR. Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputy Andre Caracciolo arrived soon after and discovered the

child’s airway was blocked. He and Bond worked to clear her airway, and the girl began to breathe, crying and screaming. Both Bond and Caracciolo stayed with the victim until EMS arrived to take over her medical care. Lakeside Mayor Pat Jacob and Police Chief Lee Pitts presented Bond with the Lifesaving Award on behalf of the Lakeside town council, noting the officer’s professionalism, initiative and diligence in helping to prevent a tragedy that could have resulted in the loss of a child’s life.

King says border issues costing millions ■ KING, FROM PAGE ONE.

have it and it’s no big deal.” Border security “It’s a big deal,” he said. Federal statues prohibit Texas from enforcing immigration laws, King noted. That state can, however, “enforce human trafficking and drug trafficking,” he said. One thousand people a day are caught trying to cross the Texas border; only 30 percent

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are from Mexico. “We figure be directed to 250 more DPS two to three times that many officers and new technology. get through,” he said. “We know how to stop it,” Looming issues King said. Medicaid is in the state’s While fences and walls could help “in some places,” King said the No. 1 way to defense the border is “boots on the ground, a visible presence.” The budget just passed has $800 million for border security, “money that could be used for transportation or education,” he said. That money will

cross hairs. “Right now, onethird of our budget goes to Medicaid. We need to design our own system,” he said. Currently, Texas can’t sell oil

outside of the U.S. “We need export laws lifted,” he said. King said he would like to see a maximum annual cap on property taxes.

School registration dates set All children who are five years of age and under 21 on or before Sept. 1 and who are residents of Springtown ISD may attend Springtown schools. Students must signup annually for enrollment in SISD. Returning students can register online or via paper registration packets. New students are required to register in person and complete the paper packet. Dates to register online for returning students are Monday, Aug. 3 through Wednesday,

Aug. 19. From Monday, Aug. 10 through Thursday, Aug. 13, all students for any campus not already registered online can register at Springtown High School. The “Welcome Week” hours for Monday-Wednesday are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 and 1-3 p.m. Thursday hours are noon to 7 p.m. All other campuses will be closed during this period with only SHS open. Each campus will have repre-

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sentatives at SHS to help with signing up. New and returning students can register during this period. Department personnel will be on hand to answer any questions. Paper and online registration will be available to parents/ guardians. The first day of school for the 2015-16 year is Monday, Aug. 24. Call SISD at 817-220-7243 for more information.

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, INNERSPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will be at 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2015 at 1905 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, Texas 76082. Property being sold includes contents in space(s) of the tenants listed below, with a brief description of contents in the space(s). Charlene Tomos; Twila Ervin; Lance Hall; Ward’s Pipe & Steel; Richy Lehew; Donny Baumwart; John Mix; Frank Bradley; Amanda Morton; Wanda Hearn - all household goods. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants: Jill Moore Brawley: rods & reels, holiday decor, furniture, metal detector, large cast iron pot, many boxes; Shannon M. Garrett: camping items, household, sports memorabilia, tools; Michael D. Dyer: furniture, X-box, child’s bike, household; Cody L. Cox: furniture, flat screen Vizio, refrigerator/freezer, appliances, boxes/crates, Charlie R. Jenkins: saddles, pool pump, side x side refrigerator/freezer, furniture, toys, X-box, tools, household, boxes, water cooler, holiday decor, appliances; Mandy N. Wells: furniture, rock band guitar, electric drum set, household; William Edgar Hickey IV: chains, ratchet boomer, transmission, chest freezer, tool boxes, coolers, bicycle, golf clubs, Dearborn heater, furniture, car parts, tools, Coleman heater, hunting gear, model airplane, household; Cody L. Cox: furniture, animal hide; Michael D. Leathers: furniture, TV, household. Sale is to be held at Springtown Storage, 514 Hwy. 199 E., Springtown, Texas 76082 on July 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items to be sold for CASH ONLY to the highest bidder.

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SPRINGTOWN POLICE BLOTTER Officers with the Springtown Police Department arwas released from the Parker County jail July 12. rested the following individuals during the week of • A 21-year-old Saginaw woman was arrested July 9 July 6-12: in the 100 block of New Highland Road and charged • Jessie Wayne Boatenhamer, 26, of Springtown, with possession of drug paraphernalia. She posted was arrested July 8 in the 400 block of South Main bond or paid a fine and was released from the Parker Street for a Jack County SO warrant for criminal nonCounty jail on July 11. support. He posted $1,500 bond and was released • A 33-year-old Springtown man was arrested July from the Park County jail. 8 in the 100 block of J.E. Woody Road and charged • Jodivera Cabrera, 26, of Watauga, was arrested with driving with an invalid driver’s license. He July 8 in the 100 block of J.E. Woody Road for a Midposted $1,000 bond and was released from the Parker land County SO warrant for theft $500-1,500. She reCounty jail July 12. mains in the Parker County jail in lieu of $5,000 bond. • A 19-year-old Reno man was arrested July 11 in • A 38-year-old Springtown woman was arrested the 300 block of J.E. Woody Road for Springtown July 7 for Springtown traffic warrants. She paid fines traffic warrants. He was booked into the Parker Counand was released from the Parker County jail July 8. ty jail where he remains in lieu of $654 in fines. • Justin Grey Garrett, 21, of Fort Worth, was arrest- Justin Grey Garrett • Denver Allen Tribble, 24, of Fort Worth, was ared July 9 in the 100 block of New Highland Road and rested July 9 in the 100 block of New Highland Road charged with possession of a controlled substance, one to four for a Cooke County SO warrant for organized retail theft $1,500grams. Garrett was booked into the Parker County jail, where he 20,000. He posted $5,000 bond and was released from the Parker remains in lieu of $10,000 bond. County jail the following day. • A 32-year-old Joshua man was arrested in the 1300 block of • Kruz Dean Wanser, 18, of Azle, was arrested July 9 in the East SH 199 July 11 and charged with driving with an invalid 100 block of New Highland Road and charged with possession of driver’s license. He posted $750 bond and was released from the marijuana less than two ounces. He posted $1,000 bond and was Parker County jail the following day. released from the Parker County jail the same day. • A 22-year-old Fort Worth man was arrested July 12 at the Mansfield jail for Springtown traffic warrants. He paid fines and

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Obituaries

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Aimee Christine Williams 1975-2015

Survivors include wife, born in 1991, daughter Erica Rachael, their two babies was born in 1995. She remained in the area until mov- Peanut and Gizmo, in-laws ing to Florida in early 2000. Daddy and Brenda; daughter, While in Florida, she went on Andrea; grandchildren, Evan, to attend FMU College, grad- Logan and Alanna; daughter, uating with a degree in Crimi- Erica and unborn grandson nal Justice in 2005. She was Lucas; mom Becky Huffer; so proud of that degree, earn- sisters, Mary, Tabitha and ing it during a difficult time in Pam; two beautiful nieces and her life. She went on to work handsome nephew; grandat Ruiz Protective Service mother, Jane; uncles, Robert, where she met her future wife Dwaine, and Phillip; aunts, Rachael. After moving to Ala- Pam and Sandy; best friend, bama she worked in Loss Pre- Sha McNeeley, and many vention, working her way up family, friends and co-workto manager. After becoming ers who loved her dearly. She disabled, Aimee enjoyed her will be missed by many and role as housewife and stay-at- has left a lifetime legacy of bravery and endurance for all home Mom. Although her body finally to follow. gave up on her, Aimee has moved on to a place without disease and pain, still being exander’s Midway Chapel, loved and greatly missed by The Springtown Epigraph, Springtown. Vanessa was born family and many friends. July 16, 2015 Edition June 22, 1961 in Weatherford to Gilbert and Cleo Green Hackney. They both preceded her in death along with a niece, Jill. Survivors include her children, Misty and Skylar Wanser; sister, Vicki Hackney; brother, Roy Hackney; grandchildren, Kruz, Bayley, Zander and Izabell; nephew, Paul; and 1-800-593-2747 extended family and friends all www.galbreaithpickard.com of whom will miss her dearly. James R. Plowman Vanessa R. Hackney, 54, Norma Plowman passed away Saturday, July 11, 913 N. Elm St. 2015. The Springtown Epigraph, A memorial service will be Weatherford, TX 76086 July 16, 2015 Edition held Friday at 2 p.m. in AlAimee Christine Williams was born January 9, 1975 at 2:59 a.m. in Cheverly, Maryland. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 3, 2015 in Anniston, Alabama with her family by her side. She spent her early years in Maryland and Virginia, her favorite time being summers spent on the beach. In late 1984, the family moved to the Azle, Springtown area of Texas. Her daughter Andrea was

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Springtown ISD has posted required school supply lists on its website, www.springtownisd.net. All lists can be viewed through the free phone app also. Every grade is covered. Certain middle school and intermediate school students might be required to provide additional supplies for pre-Advanced Placement, art, and some electives or special individual projects. Call the SISD Administrative Office at 817-220-7243 for more information.

Spay/neuter vaccine clinic July 21 The Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association is offering a low-cost spay and neuter program, as well as a vaccination clinic, on Tuesday, July 21 at the Old Azle Library (next to City Hall), 609 Southeast Parkway. Low-cost vaccinations will be available on a walk-in basis from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and surgical procedures will be scheduled by appointment only. For more information, call 866-310-7387 or 940-566-5551, or visit azleanimalshelter.org.

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SPORTS

7-on-7 helps SHS in many ways BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The Porcupine 7-on-7 football team went 1-3 at the state tournament at College Station July 9-10. Head coach Brian Hulett said, “Our boys competed hard and are learning to play faster than we were at this time last year.” At state, SHS, playing in Pool G, opened with close losses to McGregor (40-35) and pool winner Kountze (34-30) In the pool finale, Springtown clubbed Crane 53-21. That placed the Porcupines third out of G. SHS landed in the consolation bracket. There, Brownwood defeated Springtown 35-28. The Lions, by the way, are on the Porcupines’ schedule this fall; SHS will travel to Brownwood Oct. 2. The coach said that Springtown didn’t play its best. Still: “We lost some very close games that could have gone either way. There were three to five plays that could have swayed the outcome,” Hulett said. Experiencing that was a benefit the trip to state held. “We need to do a better job in those crucial moments,” the coach said.

Two sports camps arrive here in late July Two summer camps – the final pair – arrive in July. The annual football camp is slated for July 27-30. Conducted at the Multi-Purpose Center, the fee is $50 for incoming 7 through 9 grade boys. Each boy who signs up for the same camp from the same family participates at half price. On July 30-Aug. 1, an Elite Volleyball Camp arrives for incoming 9-12 graders. Set for the SHS gym, the camp costs $125 if submitted by July 23; it’s $10 more after and $15 additional – cash or money order only – on the day of the camp. Once again, veteran high school coaches Julie Green and Hollie Hutson, the latter recently selected as the girls coordinator/head coach at Colleyville Heritage – both of whom played and/or coached in Springtown once – will direct the high-intensity, rugged camp. Green has been ESPN’s National High School Volleyball Coach of the Year and led Coppell to back-to-back state titles. Hutson coaches the Chisholm Trail HS varsity and also has extensive playoff experience. For more information on the two events, camp info remains available at www.springtown.net.

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Bummer: When your lifelong heroes let you down

When pressed to find a gift for a witon’t you hate it when one of your heroes ty person, I fall back on his collection ends up being a jerk – of pieces printed in The New Yorker; you cannot go wrong with either Withor worse? I grew up a huge out Feathers or Side Effects. Even though he “marCincinnati ried his daughter,” I did Reds fan – my Iowa Park not lose my love for his Little League team was books or movies. But he’s the Reds – and modeled certainly tainted. my style of play after Pete Cosby was a major part Rose. of my childhood. Then came his gambling When we needed a break scandal and that star was from playing baseball alforever tarnished. most every waking minI loved two comedians ute back in the 1960’s, we for as long as I can rememwould plop down in front ber: Woody Allen and Bill Cosby. ON YOUR of my parents gigantic TV/ radio/stereo concoction – it Allen made movies in MARK was as big as a small car the 1970’s that I still watch to this day. He’s a great Mark K. Campbell and the main piece of living room furniture – and writer and his routines recorded in the 1960’s are very funny I’d drop the needle on one of his albums: Wonderfulness or 200 M.P.H. time capsules.

or the classic To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With. And, oh, man, did we laugh! Buck, buck. Fat Albert. Weird Harold. Good, clean fun. As an adult hosting parties in the late 1970’s, the door prize was always Disco Bill, a comic music record of his I played so often that lines from it became ingrained into my family’s vernacular. His TV shows were must-see programs, suitable for all. Then came the terrible allegations. While I can still admire Rose’s skills and Allen’s talent, this Cosby thing is different. If the allegations prove true – and it sure looks like it – then he’s a monster; one of my heroes is a monster. He deserves every flogging – publicly and judiciously – he gets. There’s nothing worse than finding out your hero is flat-out evil. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and he listened to Disco Bill just the other day.

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F LETTER TO THE EDITOR Confederate flag removal won’t change anything

a symbol of slavery is also a symbol of the Civil War, the great battle to unify our country. Over half a million men died in that war. That flag is a part of our history. It’s ironic that a flag that is such a memento of our fight against intolerance is itself To the Editor: The Confederate flag, although it is subject to such bitter intolerance.

If that flag is removed everywhere it will make absolutely no improvement in any black person’s life. We should preserve and teach our history so we don’t make the same mistakes again. Curt Lampkin Azle

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or some unknown (to me) ing to intimidate them into surrender reason, I woke up this in 701 B.C. morning thinking about Isaiah 35:21 records this interesting a confrontation from 36 response: “But the people remained years ago. silent and said nothing in reply, beIt was the summer af- cause the king had commanded, ‘Do ter my junior year in high school. The not answer him.’” school district always hired several When our children were small, we high school and college students as tried to teach them to use words, rather summer employees to help with the than hitting, to resolve disagreements. extra groundskeeping and mainte- It would really be nice if we could get nance that went into prepeople to learn that lesson. paring all the campuses for However, words are the new school year. not always the best soluOn this particular day, a tion. Sometimes the war loud-mouthed bully (one of words is what escalates of the college students) into violent behavior. Even was offering to beat me if violence does not ensue, up (his language was more much damage can be done colorful) because I looked through the attempt to get at him wrong. He actually in the last word. And someheld a grudge against me times, we justify our unfor something that is not gracious words and smug relevant to this story, but attitudes with the incredthe excuse that he used that LIFE MATTERS ibly mature response of day was that I looked at “They started it!” him wrong. He had been a Gerry Lewis It is unfortunate that we major football stud during often think our battles must his high school days and was a couple be fought with words, rather than trust of years older than me. in God and prayer. At age 17 at 6 feet, 1 inch and about Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any 140 pounds (the approximate current unwholesome talk come out of your weight of my right leg at age 53), I was mouths, but only what is helpful for not the picture of macho man strength. building others up according to their The truth of the matter was that he needs, that it may benefit those who probably could have snapped me like listen.” a twig. Since he was looking for an exOur lives matter so much to God cuse, any excuse, to give me a fat lip, that He wants us to use our words to I chose to keep quiet and let him rant. build up both those to whom we speak I don't know whatever became of that and those who simply hear us speak. guy, but I know what became of me. What situations are you dealing Sometimes the best way to handle a with now that might best be addressed blowhard is to just let him bluster. by silence? That's how the king (Hezekiah) of Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of misJudah told his representatives to re- sions for the Harvest Baptist Association, which spond to the representative of the king is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com. of Assyria (Sennacherib) who was try-

A grandfather’s story, Part 14: Farming is tough

t was on Little Walnut that I got my first real experience of pioneer life, as the earlier pioneer days in Shawnee County made little impression on me. I was so young that I didn't count. In fact, my recollections of these childhood days are so misty as to seem more like a dream. “But here it was different. I was quite a man, able to yoke up oxen and drive them, plow, plant, swim, fish, shoot and perform many other duties that lie in the path of a farmer. “It was decided that I should spend the summer with Uncle and Aunt. They had bought three yoke of oxen that were to be used as the motive power in breaking prairie sod. These oxen were ‘long horns,’ not very well broken, and hard to manage. It was my duty to go out in the morning and round them up and drive them into a little corral and yoke them up after breakfast. Uncle Sam and I would drive them to the field or ‘breaking,’

fever were quite prevalent. My uncle and I both had a siege of ‘ague’ and it was several years before I got rid of the malaria contracted while breaking praiHISTORICAL rie on the LitWalnut. HIGHLIGHTS tle“But we enjoyed ourLaurie Moseley selves, after all. The hunting was good. Deer and antelope were plentiful, and wild turkey were found in the woods. We had a neighbor who was an old frontiersman, and he kept us pretty well supplied with venison and antelope steaks. I was not much of a hunter, but got squirrels, rabbits, prairie chickens, and the like, when I

found time to hunt. “Along the latter part of August, Uncle Sam had a severe attack of malarial fever, and Aunt Emma became somewhat alarmed, as she had never had much nursing to do. My father had returned to Topeka, soon after his arrival on Little Walnut, and was on his way again with all the cattle and the remainder of the livestock, as well as the rest of the family, consisting of Mother and the younger children. My recollection is that Edward Plummer came with them, too, with quite a lot of livestock. When Uncle Sam became so ill, it was decided to have me go and meet the folks, and let father take the pony I had ridden, and return, at once to Uncle Sam, while I would return along with the rest of the caravan. “This was no small undertaking for a fourteen-year-old boy, as the road to be taken was a strange one, in fact, little better than a cow trail. It was a shorter route than the one we had previously taken.

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as we called it, where I assumed the role of ‘bull whacker,’ and Uncle Sam held the plow. The task soon lost all the glamour of romance with which I had invested it. “The perversity of these Texas steers, combined with a strange desire they manifested to become entangled in the chains which held them to their task, added much to the really hard work connected with the operation. If anyone thinks he has driven a slow team, let him hitch three yoke of superannuated oxen to a sixteen-inch break plow, and go to work on such a job as we had. The grass was very high. In going out after the oxen in the morning I was always wet clear up to my armpits, or higher. The grassroots were tough, and to add to the interest, there were many patches of sumac, and hazel brush, that must be plowed up. “Owing to the rank vegetation or the large amount of newly turned sod, which decayed rapidly, the chills and

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“But I had a good pony, borrowed from a friendly neighbor, and I made good progress along the lonely trail. I met our folks not far south of Emporia. The weather was hot, and they were taking their time. “After a hurried explanation, it was decided to have Frank take my pony and return at once to Uncle Sam's, which he did. The rest of us reached our destination a few days later and found Uncle Sam feeling much better. My brother was a natural born healer, and should have studied medicine. He had a keen perception, and seemed to have an intuitive knowledge as to what was ailing. He was very cheerful and would have a man laughing, against his will almost. Father and mother and the younger children returned to Topeka soon after this, but Frank and I remained until mid-winter.” 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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Comptroller: State won’t borrow to meet budget

exas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on July 7 announced his decision not to go the usual route to insure that Texas meets its budgetary obliga-

tions. The state’s chief financial officer explained that every year for the past three decades the state has issued a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note to deal with “periodic mismatches” between revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year and “anticipated mismatches” that result from the state’s providing nearly 50 percent of its payments to local school districts in the first three months of the fiscal year. According to the Office of the Comptroller, the state will not issue a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note for fiscal 2016 “as a result of strong fund balances, sound fiscal management and conservative budgeting.” And, Texas will fully repay its current Tax Revenue Anticipation Note ($5.4 billion borrowed last year to bridge budget gaps) on Aug. 31, the last day of the current fiscal year.

State settles with Farmers Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on July 6 announced the approval of a settlement with Farmers Insurance Group that he said would return $84.4 million to policyholders. The settlement stems from a 2002 case filed by the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Texas Department of Insurance. Paxton said that according to state investigators Farmers deceived consumers and engaged in discriminatory practices for a period of five years that in some cases had consumers paying excessive amounts for premiums while having their coverage reduced without their knowledge. “People in Texas and across the country need to have confidence in the companies they depend on to insure their homes, health and property,” Paxton said. “Any company that overcharges and deceives its customers out of their hard-earned money must be held accountable and I’m pleased that Texas consumers will finally have closure in this case.” Under the court order, a settlement administrator has been assigned to

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handle restitution to consumers. Notices about the settlement will be mailed within 60 days to people who may be eligible for a refund, according to the Office of the Attorney General.

Sales tax revenue decreases Comptroller Ed Sterling Hegar on July 8 said his office would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their July local sales tax allocations totaling $609.8 million, an amount representing an increase of 1.2 percent compared to July 2014. Hegar also said state sales tax revenue in June was $2.2 billion, down 1.4 percent compared to June 2014. “This slight decline was expected due to the slowdown in the oil and gas

mining sector, and is in line with the biennial revenue estimate presented in January,” Hegar said. “Receipts from the construction, information, restaurant and services sectors continued to grow, however, which is a testament to Texas' diverse and dynamic economy.” This marks the first decline in state sales tax revenue following 62 consecutive months of growth. RRC offers toll-free number Texas Railroad Commission on July 6 publicized (844) 773-0305, its new toll-free telephone number for citizens to report emergencies to the oil and gas industry-regulating agency. In announcing the toll-free number, the agency also stressed the importance of calling 911 first in any emergency situation. Commission staff are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer emergency calls related to oil and gas exploration and production, intrastate pipelines and alternative fuels, including propane, said David Porter, chair of the commission. “The new toll-free emergency line

at the Commission is intended to provide additional support and make contact with our staff more streamlined and efficient, both during an event, and as part of any subsequent investigation,” Porter said. Court rules on flag plate The U.S. Supreme Court last month ruled 5-4 in favor of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in a case brought by the Texas Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Plaintiffs sued over the agency’s decision not to adopt a license plate bearing an image of the Confederate battle flag. Justice Breyer, in writing the majority opinion of the court, said, “Just as Texas cannot require Sons of Confederate Veterans to convey the State’s ideological message . . . Sons of Confederate Veterans cannot force Texas to include a Confederate battle flag on its specialty license plates.” 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.

Water meeting July 20 Public can hear, discuss group's state-bound, four-county management plan The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will conduct a public hearing Monday, July 20 at 5 p.m. The Board of Directors will present technical data about water in four counties – Parker, Montague, Wise, and Hood. A 2015 Management Plan will be presented during the hearing and the public can comment on the findings. At the meeting at 1250 East Hwy 199, information from an evaluation on water availability, existing supplies, and water needs for the four

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Minions: Mellow yellow fellows say hello again The first Despicable Me (2010, Movie Man No. 885, a 7) was mighty good even without those strange gibberishuttering yellow beings devoted to Gru running around everywhere. It was the critters that took off in popularity, however, and the public still can’t get enough.

No. 4 all time]) – have put the 2015 domestic take into the rarest of air. And there are still some big movies on the horizon: Ant-Man (next week); Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (July 31); the next James Bond movie Spectre (Nov. 6), the finale to the Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (Nov. 20); another Pixar movie, About the film The Good Dinosaur (Nov. 27); Minions is a cinematic kin to and a little movie called Star the Penguins of the Madagascar Wars: Episode VII – The Force movies. The creatures and pen- Awakens (Dec. 18). guin were not part of the central plot of their films, but they The plot (spoilers) caught eyes. Minions have evolved However, while Penguins of through time, initially teeny deMadagascar (2014, MM #1115, voted critters following micro7 [the Movie Man liked it way scopic beasties then dinosaurs, more than most people]) did not cave men, the Dark Ages, and perform nearly as well as ex- the Napoleonic Era until they perts expected at $83.3 million, find themselves alone. Minions has exceeded already That’s when they build their high expectations. own civilization in a giant cave. The movie just missed being But Minion Kevin with cohorts the biggest weekend ever for Bob and one-eyed Stuart head an animated movie. At $115.2 out to find a new villain to folmillion, Minions passed all but low. They venture to VillainShrek the Third (2007, MM Con in Orlando in 1968, catch#178, 6) which took in $121.6 ing a ride from New York City million its first weekend. with the evil but happy Nelson Animated movies can do well family – with parents voiced internationally, too. Twenty-two by Michael Keaton and Allison movies have made at least $1 bil- Janney – who stop to rob a bank lion worldwide and two are car- along the way. toons: Frozen (No. 8, $1,274.2 In Orlando, the Minions imbillion [MM #1064, 7]) and Toy press the ultimate villain, ScarStory 3 (No. 16, $1,063.2 billion lett Overkill (Sandra Bullock) [2010, MM #882, 8]). The next highest animated movie on the list is The Lion King (1994, MM #30, 8); at $987.5 million, it’s the movie closest to $1 billion internaFRI. 7/17 - THUR. 7/23/15 tionally but just falling short. Ant-Man 2D/3D PG-13 Two clicks down at No. 25 Trainwreck R is Despicable Me 2 (2013, Minions 2D/3D PG MM #1043, 8) which raked in R The Gallows $970.8 million. Self/less PG-13 The success of Minions Terminator Genisys PG-13 means that the chances of 2015 Magic Mike XXL R being the biggest moneymak- Max PG ing year in the history of cin- Inside Out 2D/3D PG ema stayed on course. PG-13 Jurassic World Early surprises – especially Furious 7 (MM #1133, 5) which made $351 million in America (and an incredible $1,160.6 billion elsewhere [it’s

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Too hot to handle Never leave kids, pets in a vehicle unattended during the blazing Texas summer Fortunately, local instances of kids or pets left in hot cars are few and far between. “Every once in a while we’ll get a call, usually about the pets more than anything,” said Lt. Curtis Stone of the Springtown Police Department. “Very rarely do we get one with a kid, and it’s usually not in the summer. “It’s more of a concern just leaving a child unattended. Thankfully, we haven’t had too many in the hot months when it would actually be a health problem for them.” The penalties for leaving a child or a pet unattended can be steep. Depending on the circumstance, Stone said criminal charges can range from endanHeatstroke is no joke In 2014 there were four con- germent or injury to a child to fi rmed child vehicular heat- animal cruelty, respectively. “It can defi nitely be considstroke deaths in Texas – all of which occurred when the out- ered child endangerment, and side temperature was under 100 we have fi led that in the past,” degrees, according to informa- said Stone. “It can jump up to tion complied by the Depart- injury to a child” if medical isment of Meteorology & Cli- sues result from heat exposure. Most often, when local ofmate Science at San Jose State University (www.noheatstroke. fi cers respond to a call about an animal locked in a car, it’s org).

rarely an emergency – but it is a wake-up call for the owners. “Luckily we haven’t faced any of those situations where there’s been injury to an animal” from the heat, Stone said. “They’re usually just in the car for a few minutes and the owner has come out of the store by the time we get there.” Don’t forget Fido! Unfortunately, a few minutes is all it takes for the temperature to unsafely escalate inside a vehicle, even with the windows cracked. Local animal advocates are urging owners to be conscious of that dangerous fact when deciding whether to bring their pets along for a ride. “Overheating kills, that’s the bottom line,” said Rhonda Braudis of the Azle Animal Shelter Humane Association. “Typically people think they’re just going to run in for a few minutes, but what they don’t Think twice before taking your pet for a ride on a hot summer’s day – the heat can realize is that even with the be deadly. Photo courtesy Nina Cornelison windows down, it takes only a few minutes for an animal to ter when people have stopped vehicle? overheat -- within ten minutes, they can be dead. Lt. Stone said contacting the “I mean, do you want to sit in after they lost their dog who in the hot car with the windows was riding in the back of their authorities is the best recourse; however, taking immediate accracked for ten minutes when pickup – it happens. “If it’s against the law or not tion is understandable if it’s it’s 102 outside?” Braudis addsafe for humans, it’s probably a clearly an emergency involving ed. She also asked pickup truck wise choice to assume it’s not a child. “If they see a kid that looks drivers to take precautions with safe for your pet.” like it’s been in there a while animals riding in the back. or is in distress – it would be “Don’t let your dog travel What you can do So, what can a concerned cit- hard to prosecute someone for unsecured in an open truck bed – they can’t hold on,” said izen do to help when they see a Braudis. “I’ve been at the shel- child or animal left alone in a PLEASE SEE DOG-GONE, PAGE 2B.

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criminal mischief for trying to help a kid who’s in trouble,” Lt. Stone said. “If the kid is unresponsive or unconscious, do what you have to do to get them out of there.” However, when a dog or other animal is seen in distress, observers need to quickly contact the authorities and refrain from taking matters into their own hands in order to avoid facing any civil liability or other charges. “Springtown is small enough

that we can respond to those calls pretty quickly – either we can get there, or the fire department – somebody can come help with an animal,” said Lt. Stone. It’s easy to condemn parents or caregivers for forgetting a child in a vehicle, but the sad reality is that it happens, and raising awareness is one way to help avoid such tragedies. National campaigns such as the “Never Left in a Hot Car” movement aim to increase that awareness: “#Neverleft encourages parents and caregivers who put their children in the back

seat – especially infants and toddlers in car seats – to take off their left shoes and put it in the back before they drive off. “When you reach your destination, even if you are distracted, you will notice you’re not wearing a shoe and be reminded that it’s with your child.” Braudis is also hoping to raise awareness among local pet owners. “I know people love their pets and they don’t do these things on purpose,” she said. “Education and outreach is the key to prevention – it’s about Even with windows cracked or down, it’s always too hot inTexas to leave a child or making people aware.” Photo by Misty Shaw pet inside a vehicle.

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Texas sees ﬁrst sales tax decline in 62 months BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN For the fi rst time in more than fi ve years, taxing entities in the state of Texas saw a decline in the amount of sales tax collected during the month of June as compared to the previous year. Still, several local cities and entities remain ahead of last year’s dispersal. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue in June was $2.2 billion, down 1.4 percent compared to June 2014. “This slight decline was expected due to the slowdown in the oil and gas mining sector, and is in line with the biennial revenue estimate presented in January,” Hegar said. “Receipts from the construction, information, restaurant and services sectors continued to grow, however, which is a testament to Texas’ diverse and dynamic economy.” The Comptroller’s offi ce will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their July local sales tax allocations totaling $609.8 million, which represents an increase of 1.2 percent compared to July 2014. The July sales tax fi gures represent monthly sales made in May by businesses that report tax quarterly. Locally, the city of Springtown and Azle’s two special purpose districts maintained both a monthly increase as well as an annualized increase.

was being credited to the wrong entity,” Lemin said. “When they (Comptroller’s offi ce) fi nd those, they correct them.” Lemin continued, “(July’s) actual current period collection is $177,058 versus (July 2014’s) current period collection of $174,578. So this month’s actual sales tax collections were up $1.42 percent over July 2014. The audit adjustments usually hit in smaller numbers, but we occasionally see the larger numbers like last July. “So while our payment was down, collections are still up over last year.” The city’s year-to-date revenue of $1,283,236 is up 4.12 percent compared to $1,232,410 through July 2014. Similarly, Parker County’s July revenue of $539,940 is 10.27 percent less than its July 2014 revenue of $601,776. But the county remains up 8.04 percent with year-to-date revenue of $4,407,097 compared with $4,079,135 through July 2014. The city of Reno saw a tiny decrease – 0.16 percent – with July revenue of $7,241 compared with $7,254 for July 2014. But its year-to-date revenue is up 31.05 percent, with $59,042 through July compared with $45,050 through July 2014. The city of Sanctuary’s July revenue is $976 is down 19.74 percent compared to July 2014 revenue of $1,216. But it’s still up 24.37 percent through July

Springtown’s July check for $87,506 is 14.64 percent more than the $76,328 it received in July 2014; year-to-date, the city has recorded revenue of $603,893, 19.42 percent more than in 2014, when it collected $505,648 through July. Azle’s Crime Control and Prevention District earned $34,112 for July, 0.31 percent more than in July 2014, when it received $34,005. Through July, the District has recorded $245,370 compared with $28,469 through July 2014 – a 7.39 percent increase. The Azle Municipal Development District earned $34,121 in July, 4.47 percent more than its July 2014 revenue of $32,658. Through July, the District has received $256,555, a 17.51 percent increase from $218,310 through July 2014. All other local taxing entities saw either a decline in their monthly revenue while maintaining positive year-to-date revenue, or vice versa. For example, the city of Azle recorded a 4.36 percent decline with $175,030 for July, compared to $183,026 in July 2014. However, Azle City Manager Craig Lemin said that in July 2014, in addition to regular collections, the city received an additional audit collection payment of $8,988, which infl ated the July payment. “Typically, an audit collection payment is the result of someone who wasn’t paying or the money

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36,845,826

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282,110,555

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Total Payments

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266,033,912

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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

HILLTOP FAMILY CHURCH

Lic. #4346 & #6537

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

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

Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug

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

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.

CPMT

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

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

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 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

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

Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

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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

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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”

COMMUNITY

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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

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

Appliances

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

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Autos, Trucks

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

Bishop’s Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

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Boats, Motors

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

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Excavating

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

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

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

Auto Repair Service

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

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

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HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

☺ All types materials delivered ☺

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

Cliff Hall

Older boat 140 Mercruiser in board/ out board $1,900. Lake ready 817-994-5316.

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Campers & Trailers

(817)221-2681

For Sale 1990 Rexhall 31 ft. motorhome. Just overhauled. Johnny 817-444-3147.

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• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

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

817-991-9430

Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work

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

Dump Truck Hauling

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Child Care

Field Trips! ARK Christian Learning Center is Now Enrolling ‘Focus Weeks’ Summer Program, K-6, as well as Pre-K, Abeka accredited curriculum. 6A-6:30P. All 3 meals and snacks included. Drop-off and pick-up at all Azle schools and Reno. 817-237-3711 or 817-9945228.

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Electrician

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

817-919-3696

Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

J.A.M. Concrete 817-480-8841

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)

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

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Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461. RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171

Saul SalinaS

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Free

Cute, young donkey. Free to good home. 817-834-5659. “Free to good home.” Darling kittens - 2 black, 2 gray - 6 weeks old. (817)220-5117.

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For Sale

Cabinet Shop going out of business. 817-681-0280. FOR SALE: 4 PVC pipe patio chairs with cushions. Very good quality, $60 for all 4 (covers included). 817444-6677. 16 ft lowboy trailer w/new 4,500 lb winch, $800; Toro riding mower, 2 years old, like new, $600; one new push mower, $60; Snapper push mower/bagger, $60; new 40 foot aluminum ladder, $40. 817-721-7547.

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

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Farm Equipment

Hal Freeman - Owner

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Garage Sales

CHRISTMAS IN JULY! FridaySunday, 9A-5P, 101 Ash Creek Drive W., BOOTH #4.

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

Sell It In The Classifieds!

Combination Estate & Garage Sale Friday & Saturday, 17th & 18th, 8A-5P 1100 Oak Country Estates, Weatherford, between Azle and Springtown. Too many items to mention. Things like a welder, table saw, tools, etc. Household items such as dishes, pots & pans, clothes, etc. You name it, we have it! Come one come all! Moving Sale July 17th-19th, 9A-6P, 520 Thomas Road, Springtown. Furniture, baby clothes, other misc.

Advertising Works!

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

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

Nobody does it better!

035 Garden/Mowing Service

Downsizing Sale. Mechanical tools, wood working saws, household items, large tarp to cover hay. 253 Cedar Creek Court off of 730. July 22nd-25th, July 29th-1st, 9am-5pm.

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

Mando’s Tree Service

GARAGE SALE - 849 IMOGENE CT. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8 AM UNTIL? CHAIN LINK FENCE GATES, STORM DOOR, MISCELLANEOUS. GIRLS CLOTHES UP TO 3T, SOME BOYS AND MENS CLOTHING. LOTS OF WOMEN’S GENTLY USED LARGE AND X-LARGE CLOTHES (SOME NEW). EVERYTHING MUST GO.

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

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7/17-7/19 Starts 9:00am No earlier. Womens clothes XS and others, tools, yard, exercise equip, records, antiques. 345 Lochridge. Friday & Saturday, July 17&18, 8A-5P, 817 James Street. Baby & children’s Clothes/shoes - TONS. Toys, Baby items, Photography studio items, Frames, Furniture, Household items, Misc. - HUGE BACKYARD SALE. Huge Back Yard Sale! Saturday Only 128 Chisolm Trail Ct off of Walnut Creek Springtown Housewares, artwork, some tools/small equipment, TONS of boy clothes NB to 12 months, baby necessities and lots of toys. Priced to sell ALL MUST GO! Estate Sale Thurs-Sat 8-4 212 Spruce Cir., Azle, 76020. House, garage, patio full 4 generations. Adults only -cash only. Emerald Dazzlers are having a garage sale at the Country Cottage 216 W Main Azle Tx. Saturday 7/18 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Lots of furniture, electronics, toys, and clothes! We accept cash and credit cards*** Huge Sale! Multiple Families. 290 Thomas Len 730 S. ThursdaySunday. Furniture, collectibles, new Barbies, household items, knickknacks, toys & baby stuff. Too much to list. Check out pictures on Facebook. 50 cents, two $5 tables. Lots of shade! Little Leaf Court West, 76135. Thursday-Saturday 8a-3p. 30+ tables, baby, children’s clothing, toys, billboard tarps, furniture, too much to list. Friday-Saturday at 676 Harbour Drive North, in Azle. Multi Family Garage Sale FridaySunday 8-4 820 Jackson Trl, Azle. Women’s clothing, Toddler toys & stuffed animals, bicycles & miscellaneous household items.

Yard Sale at 825 Gilliland Rd., Springtown. Starting Thursday the 16th. For more information call 817220-0210. YARD SALE 2791 Holbrook Rd., Springtown. July 17 & 18. 8 a.m. Collectibles, glassware, furniture. 3 Family Yard Sale Saturday only 7A5P. 7930 South FM 51, Boyd (north of Springtown). Azle Yard Sale FRIDAY July 17 @ 7am; Hunting Gear, Compound Hunting Bow, 2004 KTM 125, 2009 Ronix 2009 Wakeboard, Yamaha F325 Guitar, Tripod w/dish for RV; Panasonic 22” TV w/stand; Rue 21 Jeans, Victoria’s Secret items, Azle T’s, quality Jr Clothes; Desktop Computer, Vintage Items, Frames, Jewelry, Much More; Azlewood, in Cul-de-sac @ 401 Windwood Court.

Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 YEAR EXPERT

Irrigation Repair

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.

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

BRBT Mowing & Landscape. Free estimates. Call about our summer special. Hedges, mowing, landscape, tree trimming. 682-2291891. Lawn Care Time? Call Scott at BEST MAN LAWN CARE 817-629-6755.

817-845-6965

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

817-304-3677

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

ALL STAR Lawn Care

Free Instant Quotes

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

817-629-1156

405 Maplewood St., Azle. 8a-8p Thursday-Monday. Furniture and miscellaneous items. Big Yard Sale 8A-7P Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 12420 Deeds Court, Azle. Four wheelers, furniture, pool table, ﬁshing, hunting, too much to mention.

817-237-2852

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

Garage Sales

Farm Equipment

Freeman Construction

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

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

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RATES

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

Cement Work

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

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

All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069

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

Springtown Epigraph THE

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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.

037 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

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

817-237-5592

RNA Lawn Services

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

817-304-3677

Hauling

Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578.

Hay

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 $65 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. Cow hay for sale. Square bales, ﬁrst cutting, $7 each. Springtown area. 817-296-3145.

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

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

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

Fertilized coastal hay, round bales, no weeds. Reno. 817-475-2313. Fertilized, weed killed Horse Quality Coastal Round Bales, $65, Delivery available at additional cost, Bulk discounts available, located in Springtown, 817-776-1508.

COMMUNITY

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Hay

H&S HAY

Fertilized Coastal 130 Round Bales Available $68/Bale 817-851-7700 039

Help Wanted

LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. 817-237-7184. NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends. Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided. Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. NOW HIRING: Two Experienced Line Cooks, due to increased business. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at SHINOLA’S TEXAS CAFE, Springtown. 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. **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. Laborers with a good driver’s license wanted. 817-444-6516 or 817-6570704. 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. Experienced Carpet Cleaning Tech needed immediately. Some experience necessary. 817-6961981. Wanted Carpenter’s helper. Based in Springtown, working all over metroplex. Transportation and hand tools required. 817-691-6617. Please leave name, number, brief message. Drivers Wanted! Local Work! Home Daily, Stability, Benefits CDL-A, 1 year Experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com 817676-8487; 817-589-1455 or 888215-4285. Salon Station for lease. 1107 Boyd Rd., Azle. Contact Vicki 817-6296434. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418. Drivers/Owner Ops! Local work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1 year experience, Great Driving Record. Sunsetlogistics.com. 817-589-1455 or 888-215-4285. Eagle Crest Villa now accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants. Shift is 3P-11P. Wages dependent upon experience. Apply in person at 113 Denver Trail, Azle.

www.azlenews.net www.springtown -epigraph.net

THE CITY OF AZLE is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: FULLTIME STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER, $11.40-$13.20 per hour DOQ. Under general supervision, maintains and repairs streets, alleys and storm sewers. Performs other related work as required. FULLTIME PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER, $11.40-$13.20 per hour DOQ. Under general supervision, performs grounds maintenance work for the parks system and related work as required. Further details and qualifications/ requirements can be found at www. cityofazle.org. Apply in person at Azle City Hall, 613 SE Parkway or download an application at the link above. No phone calls please. The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mature, responsible Help wanted for lawn care. 817-353-8987. PARTS RUNNER/SHOP HELP. GOOD DRIVING RECORD. Driving knowledge of metroplex a must. Apply at 14025 US Hwy 287, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 or call 817-846-6730. WANTED: Responsible young individual (prefer high school graduate) for Apprentice position in small plumbing company. Clean background required. 817-219-0503. Experience Fitters Steel fab company needs structural fitters with stair and rail experience. Must be able to work from prints. Ability to TIG weld a plus. Paid health insurance, holidays and vacation. Call Lee 817 763 8223. American Dream Flag & Banner is now hiring responsible individuals to help with banner & sign production and installations. Part-time to full-time. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to lift 80 lbs. Background and references will be checked. Please apply at 4200 E. Hwy. 199, Springtown. 817-2215490. Stewart Street Cafe now hiring waitresses. Apply after 3pm at 117 S.Stweart Street. Night time Bartenders needed for weekends at Honky Tonk Woman. Apply in person at 11509 FM 730 N. Azle 817-444-6569.

NOW HIRING

Class A CDL Drivers

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Home Improvement

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

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

WE CATER TO YOU “TEXAS STYLE” GARY L. BOSWELL “Handyman” elvislynn75@yahoo.com

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

with 2 years experience

Cell 817-888-7818

Oilfield/Environmental Construction Transportation

J OHN K IDD P AIN TING

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

Taking Applications for

RN/LVN

Full-time & Part-time Company Benefits

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

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday ACROSS

1 TX radio feature: “A Page From Baseball’s ____” 5 fever & shivering 6 to join metal parts 7 this TX Phyllis was Beatrice on “Vega$” (init.) 8 TXism: “a ___ dog don’t get no biscuits” 9 unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park: “Isle __ ____” 15 better than a minus grade 16 rock than can make beautiful & durable TX kitchen counters 19 TX Rodriguez sang “You Always Come Back to _______ Me” 21 caregiver 22 weight lifter’s help 27 TX Vikki Carr album: “____ Hombres” 28 this restriction was intended to clean up the Comal and Guadalupe (2 wds.) 29 TX Dan Rather book: “The ______ Never Blinks 30 Ranger or Astro pitcher injury: “_______ cuff” 32 Jason Witten pos. 33 Jim Hogg was the first _____-____ governor of TX 36 decorate the X-mas tree 37 San Antonio shoe manufacturer

38 this silent film heartthrob Ramon had roots in TX 39 TV broadcast 41 TX Horton Foote adapted “Of Mice and ___” for film 42 TXism: “the bigger they ___, ___ harder they fall” 45 TXism: “give ___ _ dose of your own medicine” 46 pilot meter (abbr.) 47 TXism: “____ ‘nuff” 48 “to ___ is human” 22

by Charley & Guy Orbison

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR

HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

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

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Jmb Cleaning Co Free Estimates Offer Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly services Call today Stacy Rowan (940)-399-8179.

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

You’ll love the care you get!

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this Sunset was a B-western star of the 1940s (init.) this singer Boone attended UNT portent of evil border lake TX Roddenberry wrote for “Have Gun - Will ______”

Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

concrete

28 rattler position 31 pecan is TX ____ 34 TX Babe Didrikson got nickname from this Bambino (init.) 35 TXism: “don’t give a hoot __ _ holler” 37 dino____ “Barney” was created in TX 40 center of an apple 43 unit of European currency 44 TXism: “_____ __ with kid gloves” 50 resident of TX 51 director of “JFK” (init.)

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Plumbing

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO. “The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

M#15899

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

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com 2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $7,700 817228-2255.

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Movers

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

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S P O C AM T E N

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs Drains Cleaned Water Heaters

Miscellaneous

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

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.

49 reinvigorate 43 41 42 52 this Warren was in TX-based 46 47 “Tough Enough” 53 TX has no 49 income ___ 52 54 TXism: “call __ _ 11 British oil co. day” (quit) doing bidness in TX 55 ___ gallon hat 12 TX boxer Foreman DOWN was spokesman for this cold cut company 1 left hander: 13 if it’s 50 years old, “south___” you can call __ __ 2 TX-filmed “Middle antique ___ Crazy” 14 Slavic German 3 Hopkins co. seat: 22 15 you can hunt this in _______ Springs TX in Sept.-April 4 Roosevelt recruited TX “Rough Riders,” 16 TXism: “____23 slinging drunk” aka this (2 wds.) 17 “____ __ _ pin” 8 slanderous insult 24 18 this Tubb was “The 9 TXism: “sells like 25 Texas Troubadour” corny ____ __ 26 20 TX George Jones’ ___ _____ fair” “The Race __ __” 10 movie co.

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

Exterior Painting Free Estimates

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

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TEXAS CROSSWORD

“TEXAS STYLE”

Backgrounds Checked

Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

WE CATER TO YOU

Gary 817-550-7776

817-406-4023

Chapman Carpentry

HANDYMAN

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

Sebastian Enterprises

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P A S T AGU E WE L D P D S H Y P L U S H U R T E R E A R S B OR A R RO N A R T S

Faucets

Last Puzzle Solution

D U B S O A P I N G S O S C O T A T O N T R I T E L E T H E U R E R E S T O O A T E S T A X I T A T E N

O S C A R M E Y E R

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S O N E R E R B A N T E S A S C A S T O U A R R E

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Pets/Livestock

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

Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078 066

Roofing

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

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Lost & Found

MISSING from Allison Rd area in Springtown. RED HEELER, MALE, DOCKED TAIL. Dug out of yard on the 4th due to fear of fireworks. If you have seen him or know someone who has, please call 817456-3686. Needs meds for partial kidney function.

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

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Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

T.R.D. Construction, LLC 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.

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

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

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

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340

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Pool Service

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

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

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

We’ll be here after the storm.

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Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday Lots/Acreage

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

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

S h o p L o c a l - D o n ’t g e t s c a m m e d by out of town roofers. P l e a s e G i ve U s a C a l l fo r a Fr e e R o o f I n s p e c t i o n . Storm, 817-523-4137 HereHereBeforeLongTheAfter.

FREEMAN ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC. Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction

817-237-2852

Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106

ANDERSON ROOFING & REMODELING Family Owned & Operated

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 www.owenscorning.com

817-230-9215 • 817-705-3656

Free Estimates

817-688-6940

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Welding

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

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.

Storage

West Side Storage 20-5813 -16

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Now Leasing Storage Units

STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

5x10 $25/month

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

Sand/Gravel

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

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

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

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.

Classified Ads 817-270-3340

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

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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

1 BR 1 BA, gorgeous lake view, $850/mo. 817-980-4070. 3-2 duplex for lease, Azle ISD, $750/ month, $500/deposit (817)909-5160. 1 bedroom apartment for rent, $400/ mo. $250 deposit. 817-444-0090. 1620 Newsome Mound Road, 2b-1ba, 2 car carport. Don’t judge this book by its cover. The outside painting will be finished now that it’s stopped raining. Totally remodeled 2 years ago. Gas range, above stove microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ice maker, pet friendly. $875/ mo. Very energy efficient. Quiet neighborhood. I supply lawn service and trash. 817-902-5142. PELICAN BAY: 1536 CORAL CUT OFF 3-2-1 $725/$400 Dep. 1848 CORAL RD. 3-1-1 $695/$400 Dep. Gene Thompson & Associates 817-2464646 gtatx.com Hablamos Espanol. 3-2 Country Setting, 1,400 sq. ft., 2 story on ½ acre, AISD, no smoking. $1,000/mo. $850 deposit. 817-9050919. 3-2-2 in Azlewood, $1,025/mo. $850 deposit, $35 application fee. 817444-0205.

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

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

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122

085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446. Owner Finance with no credit check for a 3/2 on 4+ acres in the country. 817-994-3730. RichardWhiteTX@yahoo.com.

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lot for rent 1708 Gale Dr $155 Mo. $50 Dep. Gene Thompson & Associates 817-2464646 gtatx.com Hablamos Espanol.

AZLE OAKS

APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712

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

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

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

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

art METAL Coz BUILDING SYSTEMS Fabrication and erection of quality metal buildings at reasonable prices, any size - any design

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

SHELL

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

Metal Building Specialist

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

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

(817) 444-2362

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

817-444-2430

Need to sell your camper or RV? Call today and ask about our $19.95

3-MONTH SPECIAL! Azle News 817-270-3340 Springtown Epigraph 817-220-7217

Put some cash in that college fund with a garage sale! Earn some extra income with a Classiﬁed Ad! Call Terry in Azle at 817-270-3340 or Shirley in Springtown at 817-220-7217

M OV I N G ?

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199 Rent Furnished

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

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525 Commerce Street • Azle crestwoodah.com

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

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Call for Details 817-444-0030

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

Con

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!

Springtown RV Park

Fax 817-237-0904

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

Fabulous Floor Plans

(up to 50 miles)

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Crestwood Apartment Homes

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE!

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

Office

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.

1 & 2 Bedrooms

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

FABRICATION

3-2 duplex, appliances, very clean, close to school, no pets, $850/mo. 817-444-3636.

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

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

DESIGN

Houses for Sale

Rent Unfurnished

12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

Metal Buildings

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Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

ROCK

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

084 Mobile Homes for Rent

www.owenscorning.com

Ray’s Roofs & Repairs

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.

Beautiful home on 1 acre. 4 bedroom 3½ bath, saltwater pool and hot tub. 1,200 sq. ft. shop with room for 4 or more cars. Custom upgrades throughout. Please call Diana McDowell at Citiwide Properties 682-554-3740.

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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.

In business since 2008

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.

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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.

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

817-246-4646

Place your Ad Call Today 817-270-3340

Raise some extra money through the Community Classifieds with a Moving Sale. 16 words for only $8.

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

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Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

real estate

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal 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 tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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pua victim. He mani to dant grooming e of a year GENTRY her over the cours l conversaBY NATALIE who lated ly sexua Springtown man sex- regard increasing contact as acceptA 32-year-old to ry ical phys Janua and in early pleaded guilty an eighth-grade girl tion ” 28. able. n said Senn was arrested in Noually assaulting sentences Jan. Swai senreceived maximum er 2013. Senn, Jr. was who William Bruce for two charges of vemb g her testimony, the girl – teens Durin in a shelter for tenced to 20 yearsa child and 10 years currently living rumors and bullyof ssion of is sexual assault faced counts of posse – said that she ing in school each for three y. the asgraph after porno child saults. ge Acco rdin g ngtown oran She said gigantic Spri by Paula Campbell to Assistant was Photo a remarkable, she Parker CounFeb. 3: After highlighted rful sunset capped the day. called names ty district atstial wonders colo Jeff and was told Wintertime cele the west at dawn, this SMAN torney,STUT could moon settled into she AHn, Senn Swai programs RLA NO andbest have stopped room playsthe BY CA ts forwas ditionaltap for the assaults anddadof the More sea oriumfrien are on dit if she had t Fieldstepfain the au at Hornegirl’s anted. ed w en m op ther. to roa gh School. her n audir est Even l d fir h ius “ Cmp Azle Hi the AHS ca year, sits minor own mother lineup on the schootol adult st Since 90-91 look itely be a new c- ent of blamed her protemo their will defin Council after the election. 19 n the in the has onlyforsee 43rd filed to run for City the Ju-em replac for the sex(Place 7) have ct board of trustees. Reno stered voters may vote in e the TRY torium tes, liktion,” Regi ion at City ual assault, s on the distri are available durNATALIE GEN District apidated, elect BY da place cil rdicial t. up Coun oppo d ets City of dil soon have the air Craig the girl told and carpe , me Candidate pack period and can be Reno early voting perioon Judge beco Area voters will will represent them drapes ts have rts to rep the Hall during the 5 and entire filing told who the judge. for pa Tows ed on now, As sea en us held this ing the up at the SISD Administration from April 27 through May tunity to decide t be was to bu ons lts “I e, be electi d Feb. ty of Senn ne. bent picke r sh. ap“Adu 5th Street until they’ve in bette caion Day, May 9. d, and in a varie ver, most incum on go time ting are Office at 301 Eastperiod for the district Elect e planning to file an appli a ply enced scare whole spring. So far, howe ng unopposed. of seaprey others rowsdon’t Thos , Jr. was sent of an the it’s sim tary Rahm runni Early voting Senn Secre ren. are er, 27. e City child few dates lat ct Bruc st candi ult am conta a. 5. fir can al assa , Willi se years“The time I was is April 27-May mation, contact Dar- tion s at 817-221-2500 or at rahm de. harm for the sexu coming All the upgra 28 y be Jan. ol praying he jor her ondistre mass, For more infor secretary to superin- Burn n notx.com. 6 scho th-grade girl. e e those for a ma ks lik as- Springtow n City will hold elections 195 burns@cityofre ington, all 15 -2 01 eigh is located at girl said of the on the lene Penn ction coordinator, at 817Springtow It loo forpain, the 20 Reno City Hall Azle. would stop,” therred just before and places 2 and 4 e tendent/ele of the other thingseting occu Road in manipulation for Mayor and in tim me d by your 700. In- court can’t saults that nth birthday. Ad- West Reno you 5cause 220-1 SISD le an that cil. the n. filed ar. Az at Coun this fiftee Ja ns ton ye Clay the thing the SD heard evi- after her his closing arguments, File applicatio located at 301 East child s foisr some of atee As of Feb. 4 Tom , AIcourt During Tr an ictThe During Sanctuary ook. on sentence ith run for Mayor. on the ministration Office Distr of us will tuary will hold oloverl ed the child for Swain requested that Tows able sen- application to dd Sm Board ent nor Scho groom The City of Sanc9 when Alderman for a place t. youTo allow ard e that tions Candidate filing28 and runs through 5th Stree to bo n.” ng to the maximum depend ofdenc Opera election on May5 and are up. tion catio mereuagratifi n Jan. ssi ed that Senn Senn for the offenses. 1, 3, and testifi ir ble Director d your s of ballot bega the sit - course of tence r the16, au girl, t is the Places filing period for the 2015 elecReno as a long serie ed Feb. 27. d fonow ballo and the ened cil the 27 to happ Coun aske over explaine andThe April es The “This groom r to adher begins close The Reno City challenger has filed well., Senn and upgr eb. 27. petition grew Early voting Swain said. “He , as2013 t mation call ea s for In memberse bid mber tion is Jan. 28-F ng to m on themballo a choices,” et Field be had 5. For more infor only race wher . rnSepte a year. seeki ea ats8172015 cohe ssion,sando-she told to pursu an drtary argu- ends May Anyodneits d to Hohad this girl.” office sexcutwice e during closing room 817-220-4834. er dis the girl tsman may to run for n asSecre au.dit theioCity veale ct at Eric Hunter (Plac 2013 conta ditorium sai ah Stu At one point ber d earliin Octo of the run for office court n. ns, recan im aginfor d Ancatio While incumbent posed,dDavi ar rla No appli teacher rehab wife anCa Applications to ay. ht him texting ments, the girl left the to hear the by Smith aro caug 016 ar Kerun Hall at 102 East 4) is currently unop und aSenn boy’s 221-6 ’s holid Photo for a place on the balRich “Mr. to be tort of afor . icatio having sex in tears; but she returned orhas picked up at City ns ristmas , discu filed ch be ct ow ssing pa tuCh 2) centereder the mu re e Appl e sh m s. vative Di - about thes victim drew Street. d to City of Sanc with wa beco just too siosn(Plac him a Stoke a water us decision. rium ov the Senn Second inno ng for lot may be maile Azle. steLynd ng, onted re her and umlin r again ed, is as- n said. judge’s S Perc Mayo dr rpeticonfr court records acone runni is Swai “But with re ,” texts ng, ca of the of 2,-pno According to fast n of AH ary, P.O. 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CA s ve . wn wa Co RK do ard er BY MA ks ventured Azle Area Azle Deprovement Awchosen as the s of fol 55th nIm Year Scores . 31 for the e Awards Ba tion & Schlueter wa dor of the ds Jan bassa ded as Frien d Cat carpet r of Commerc r’s Am t, an lau nded ou t Chambe ladies were ireen Dixon Chambe igh and two were ha r: Sh be quet. w of honors award, the Br am Ch ayor A sle m the top of the Mashburn. tradition, M to te rs ar. the da Na among tizen of the Ye claimed by tion Rhon keeping withssed out hono “faas In Star Ci elite nod waseful apprecia on drett pa selectedthe Peoan Brun d people That “grat and dedicati ” Al sinesses an ghout town via e ns for bu Simmo anding servic unity of Azle. their vorites” throuAwards. utique, for outst to the commognized for e ush Bo oic CR : Ch ’s Sassy Sa luded rendered g others rec si- pleWinners inc s Antiques, Cafe Coning Amon Star Bu Super America Above All Th le, El Cerrito, Belle Ams: – ort ard eff Cash duals Leon tree, e of Az • Eric of the Year, lon, Ac ns and indivi Paul Crab ith. r eg Sm ling Sta versatio bbie Bunero, nessman and Kl – Twink se, De dman, Pawn ristie Storey Year Star Di- bro. Jennifer Hu • Ch Dr n of the g esswomaode – Shootin g Busin a Go comin • Rand ard in d xt an Aw iddle) nners in nentry rector ’s ins (m Ge e wi a Jenk t and all th oto by Natalie Ph en m Debr ard froion on the ev ealed it. ct Year aw til we rev thrilled of the r special se see it undents were ir old en tiz ou for uld not the s Ci stu ives hi ice. Watch and wo“The drama ey Set since plywood s rece i Pr a secret t of w Gr mmon ident Shell kept it w Grey Set with the ne memade’ ou e first startSi we te t es Na s, bu with the ne fore the s ‘ho n when sh ars ago,” ber Pr one wa goal wa ye m t be oe Cham NEWS. te lev- surprised the Jan. 24, jus the Student by Mrs. M in Azle ten y, ally sta week’s d. of ing da fin s sai ch d -built tur e ce . Sa ne, an sionally - ed tea ntinued ,” Good e on rforman ional, zo st utiliz public peOne-Act Plays ters and Directh Goode co new profes set pieces the used at reg to, ools mu wi ces. ted Boos pieces ces els. “This has many new had access in eting sch Grey Set piedular Direc e (the Drama t Friday night from an the set ckage t has never its options ces “W me All comp basic s are mo lor of tion perform pa e pie n) co d oe sam nd the en pa act e ha rtm differ tor Tia M to move piece for the nt competi Plays. here sh hide depa ing them to ex high the exe individual be arranged ool. t 2A. trailers to gh! rage (w in stude rets of ow Th One Ac , PAGE them toow by each schesident two Moen’s ga about a week nd hall all me throuAzle High during UIL best kept sec e-Act Play GREY ca ing E SE ow rs. Oz ba Pr On for h all the at aeach sh set ier M osters stored PLEASE ) to the One of e theater, the largest hig The gre ee years, the ent and Dr y ently for Drama Bo n’t be happpor- kept it the students allowed us to nts the For thr ama Departmraising mone - school liv said to be contest in thes AHS e could tain this im S it from the directors drama stude is xa Dr od lly on en st Te na cti be ol Go 0 ob nte AH du ve Scho where a place where in Randa professio and Co able to n 14,00 for the play pro osters ha ma Bo ase a new, n Grey Set the school with more tha competing te. about beingof equipment it up in dents the sta n, tant piece at our to purchL Competitio success of pro- world ool stu ys across rtment. tio knew wh built UI s to the huge December goal high schn 1,000 pla ide competi rsity drama depama students ments more thag the statewge and unive ges – thank department’s of Oz, that “The dra supple rd rin jud lle za co Du tic s plus drama of The Wi n 200 ed. rey ve as cri 18 page more thamembers ser duction y been reach: What is a “G all faculty has fin y be asking d name You ma Set” is Set?” so-called “Grey or76020 The etball H Texas

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BY CARLA NOA H STUTSMAN An Azle man the pony up in was arrested various locations charged with and property on his animal(s) Feb. cruelty to livestock because for “grazing purposes,” and the property tacked by a pack3 after a pony was at- fenci ng to house the lacked adequate of dogs. Shetland. Juan Gabriel Depu into the Parker Mesta, 40, was booked some ties discovered a large gruescene where the posted $2,500 County jail, where he horse had been bond the following day. and was released According to er County Sher a press release, Parkiff’s deputies two-year-old Shetl found a Mesta wandering and pony owned by Arvel Circle in in the 100 block of Reno suffering injuries apparentl from y received durin the attack. g Parker County said the sight of Sheriff Larry Fowler the Shetland was Dr. Craig Swe rific. horatt vetenarian “The Shetland had no ears facial muscles had been rippe and the its face,” Fowl d off of attacked er by dogs, leaving tragedy that couldsaid. “It’s a senseless hair tracks, horse and blood in the have been 100cent avoidable area, perincluding in trees. simply followedhad the horse’s owner Depu properly conta the law and kept it sourc ties also reported no wate WWW ined. e was foun r Mesta told depu ” .SPRIN the immediate d for the Shetland in ties the horse area where he not injur GTed had been Owhen he last checkedwas tied up. N-E him the previW on Mesta told inves ous day. PIGR Dancer Kayl tigators he only APH.N Deputies and tered a Arstingstall, ETthe pony every-other day. waformance whe well, dazzles cers said when animal control offiThe during the Azle the competitions n AHS hosted Denton Tuesday, a poten Shetland was found by a horse was medically evaluated High School in bask in Weatherford veterinarian and and San Anto etball Feb. 3. Next up Emerald Dazzler's halft was evident, leadit smell of infection ceivi is currently reng treatment. nio. Page for the award-winnin ime per ng inves perlume 51 7A g group are question the actual time tigators to VeterinarianVostaff ,ted the fram jury e Photo by Mark Numb repor of claim inland ed by Mest ShetK. Campbell is expected 43ve to er survi Mesta told depu a. the maulties he typically tied BY NA PLEASE SEE HORSE, PAGE TALIE Parker 2A. GE NT County RY awarded BY CAR CA ity aH$7 LA NOA co mm 79 iss Ex va STU,20 TSM 0 coAN Construct ntract to ioners tiounde Springt ionSpiscawell the n forway r the on new buildIm own, Te gtown a ph Qualfirst ingprat rin Main xa locat ovaemnew as s ion business that’s e for 76082 St of en pr reeat Dr meetibeen Azleoje ng. in ts forctyears Russell Feed at the . ir ainage In do& Supply has an nounced $7 an- Feb. 9 plans soits The store will to ing , the 19,00 new tion at 1312 y loca 0 open locabid pla bypa monthly low-cost also begin hosting the low Nort ced by esthwes early Apri vaccination clinic wayObinrassed the of fivte Park soon after open ecl.t. s Ra bid mo ing. Now in Th s, its e17th year, Russ ders for the Store hours will projcourts & Supply ell Feed also increase recwas Russell Feed ordsfoun dedcit byedKenn opens the door when lacky of as the Teresa Russ and sion.ell with new location, s in its reaso the n hin offinancial purch stayi Ruthardt Pet hour each week ng open an extra d the &rdFeed Centers bease Acco day until 7 p.m., ing to Ch in 1997. deciThe an new spokesperson said. d Nilocat the ion ris just ch Bosc mile west t oone , the co abou ously of wo the ols Business hour of Free curre nt mp store s rk fer almo se at will an the ed unde of-d of y ha new location bustt ha doub will be Monday le the pr r nt d no other park ing, ware parkex amou contr evitracto hous a.m.-7 p.m., Satur through Friday, 8 rience of r. e andperetail as a pr, a actors, space spokesper days 8 a.m.-6 son and “O im said. p.m., Sund ne issue e Con ays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. construction Thewe newwestore with the In addition to is coming alon low more way. offer the Azle store unwill convenien g nicely at Rus ablealso data,”cere sell Feed has locat , Ruswas tha to get bid to sell Feed & Sup its locat hedue said. western t anat us toedge y the ply’s new loca “That’s ion west Benbrook, Crow ions in Fort Worth, financia of Azle . look at tion at 1312 Nort ley, Haltom City, wh HighTh l e atState the secowher way 199 triggere The eir fin hwest Park- Saginaw. runs and company’s curre a one-way acces bothnd east ancia d biddeand Photo by Carla nt ing.” l data s locat road. 155 r ion Like as we Southeast Park Noah Stutsm other stores, the was in Because the new an way is located at propane filling good sta ll. Azle Russell The pr will store offer on statio will percent larger, a ndtion an oject consist it has room to be 50 a much larger selec n, bulk fertilizer, livestock large selection of pet and feeds and supp feature a and Creek d channel wi s of the exca lies, increased parki tion of products, lawn and at ng. garden supplies, organics, 51 and the intersecdening of Walnvafertilizers, tack, hay, and St tio unique gifts. The pr ate Highway n of FM Ro ut oject’s ad budget 199. is $950 ,000. Soon de br is tion of Farm piled up lik On a day e Road 51 and this in Wal up bein that ended nu Cr State eek wig near-perHighwatfect, ll bebaseball y 199. Azle and softball gone, than ks to th hit the diam squads e awar ond ding of the first time s for a cont this season. First ract to widen Saturday on Pitch Walnu Feb. t Cree 7 featured k at th soft ball e inters scrimmages Photo BY MAR – where by Ma rk K. Ca ecthe Lady Horn K K. CA mpbell Parker celled – as ets exaddresse County Ju MPBELL well as baseball Fund to Club Fe d the Sprindge Mark Ri prac tices cons gto b. 10 an ley and an alum tion. d he tal wn Optimist ways – inc truction on ni gam e. lud It was the initia ked co Te He said nstruc- Highway 199 ing the int xas roadl outings the ers and Fa Springto Origi ectio ball is for that are look squads cost is nally $4 mi rm Road 51. n of work. wn-specific rolling for so ing forno llion creek ward to mem and ro me Currently w estimated , the repair The orable at $12 ad- the $10 mi seasons, inclu sioners previous da million intric llion freshman bunt ding $779,20 Court had apy, the Comm “We're ate constructi is set aside fo . er T.J. on wo 0 pr isr fo . ov rk Fugate (left) set that r the M ed a bid Improv and softain differening with TxDO ball for Tranements proje Street Drain of Th ce slugger Sara T to off ,” Riley e influx ct ag sp h Brown. The bid ortation Bondaka Evacuatio e ect is still a of funds me said. n priority ans the Project was wo Photos by Mark Nichols “One . projK. Campbell 1.0 enginee , Riley said.n by Freese 9. unique sitninety-nine ring co an bid. A time uation,” the and 51 are mpany However, thad judge sa frame a was no t be en for the id. One t the low set. repair cerns abcame in at $7 “The has no t good nere's no sche courag out a “lack 19,000 but du ws tha and Ni ed the Court of financial” con- he said. t we're le yet, but ch it's to choo this far en Ri se Free “The ols. along,” se ford ley also discu Riley say have a go 44 pages plus East sse Ond Feb. od track id. the W 16, supplements 1980, the News Next upLoop. Work on eathe record,” rreported that Azle for the ing battered ing of Street sh Walnut Cr by “near-blizzar ro d” conditions that was bestate 20Center Point ute is the wi judge sa ould start wi eek around M denRoad , he thin 60 id. Saturday. ain “Som days, the the church said, to the from Inter [of Go no Highwa everybo etimes it tak rth “n d] es dy to mo way. y 180, the Focampground ear Azle, Texas 760 The bilize that long s” rt Wor 20 last year'passage of Pr ,” he noted for Work th Highat . in 2016 there is lookin to be dir s election all oposition On , he said. ow e ected fro g to tak As to m the staed more monein e place te's Rainy y complet when the en tir ed Day of town – – back to Hi e loop will be gh Riley sa id “mucway 51 north h later. ”

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