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Surprise! The Queen Is Announced

Updated, it’s now more user-friendly

BY NATALIE GENTRY Springtown Independent School District (SISD) has a new look online.

The school district rolled out a new website last month. The site is cleaner and easier to navigate, and it is responsive, meaning it automatically scales to mobile devices.

“The site is much more mobile friendly,” SISD Superintendent Mike

Kelley said. “We were able to look at other districts’ websites and pick and choose the features we liked.”

The SISD Technology Department has been working on the website development since April, including the color scheme, webhosting vendor, template selections, cleaning and culling the existing site, and adding new features and enhancements.

“We did a complete redesign and have been encouraging our teachers to explore the new feature and options that go along with that,” Kelley said.

SISD Technology Director Robert McHenry agreed.

“This continues to be a work-in-progress,” said McHenry, “but I believe the site is much more parentfriendly with current and relevant information.”

The district is making a push to update with parents in mind.

McHenry said this may The new SISD website was designed include posting lesson plans with Springtown parents and students with descriptions of what the in mind. The new layout is also much students are doing, as well as more mobile friendly than the previous contact information for the version.

Photo by Natalie Gentry teachers.

Perry talks about ‘Leading in 3D’

BY NATALIE GENTRY Leadership in its many forms was the core of JB Perry’s address to the Springtown Chamber of Commerce at its Sept. 24 luncheon.

Known throughout Springtown as

the school district’s Fine Arts director, Perry also travels throughout Texas and the country teaching various professions leadership concepts in a New Homecoming Queen Kaitlyn Hill doesn’t appear to be as surprised at her annoucement as onPLEASE SEE LEADING, PAGE 2A. fi eld escort Mateo Herrera does.SEE MORE HOMECOMING PHOTOS ON PAGE 9A! Photo by Natalie Gentry

Homecoming Cutie

Elite band competition returning here Saturday

BY NATALIE GENTRY Porcupine Stadium will once again be fi lled with music Saturday, Oct. 3 as 15 bands compete at the second annual Sound of Springtown Showcase.

Fourteen schools from all over North Texas will take the fi eld competition as a way to prepare for regional UIL contests.

During the event, each marching band will perform the shows fans usually see during halftime at football games.

This time they will be evaluated by a panel of judges.

Marching bands are rated based on musical and visual performance.

In addition to the ratings, the judges will also provide critiques of each band to help shore up any weakness they may see or hear.

Since the Sound of Springtown is hosting the contest, they are not competing.

However, they will be judged and receive a score and critique so they can properly prepare for future competitions in the coming weeks.

The SHS band will perform at 5:15 p.m. In addition, the drum line and color guard will perform in stand-still competition at 10 a.m.

Drum lines will compete at the old stadium and color guards in the middle school gym.

After the showcase, the Sound of Little Chaynning Howell shows her Porcupine pride during the SHS Springtown will compete Oct. 10 in Springtown will again host a competition that will attract several Homecoming game against Vernon Sept. 25. She and lots of others Glen Rose then in the UIL Region 7 local outstanding bands. SHS will perform but will not compete in went home happy; Springtown won 27-14.

Photo by Natalie Gentry contest Oct. 17, also in Glen Rose. the Sound of Springtown Showcase.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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Leading the art of ‘three dimension’ n LEADING, FROM PAGE ONE.

workshop format.

Perry says most people are in a leadership position at one point or another. Parents, grandparents, business owners, pastors, school administrators, or teachers can benefit from the concepts he laid out.

Leadership 3D Perry introduced his leadership 3D formula and explained that the simple conJB Perry conducted a Leadership 3D workshop at the cept is extremely effective.

Springtown Chamber of Commerce luncheon ThursModeling, mentoring, and day, Sept. 24.

Photo by Natalie Gentry monitoring – also referred to

NEWS DIGEST Gifted and Talented screening nominations during October Fall nominations for the gifted and talented program are open for SISD students in grades 1-12. Students may be nominated by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested parties. Students in grades 6-12 may nominate themselves.

Screening for nominated students shall occur during the month of October. Anyone interested in nominating a student should contact the Advanced Academics’ coordinator at the student’s campus.

“Unfortunately because of everything that has been going on in our town and other areas, we haven’t been able to prepare for our normal National Night Out,” Chief Ed Crowdis said.

SISD ex-student and teacher reunion set for Oct. 10

The Springtown Ex-Students and Teachers Reunion is set for Oct. 10. The 50 Year Honor Class is the Class of 1965.

The meeting will honor also honor the classes of 1945, 1955, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015.

Anyone who ever attended or taught at any Springtown schools and those who want to visit may arrive at 3 p.m.

SPD National Bring a covered dish, memoNight Out event rabilia, memories, and stories to tell. postponed The meeting will begin The annual Springtown Po- about 4 p.m., and dinner will lice-hosted National Night Out be at about 5. For more inforevent has been postponed. mation call 817-220-7759.

as “watch me, with me, and show me” – are not only a three-step formula for teaching, but also one for leading.

Perry demonstrated this concept by teaching the entire room how to stand at attention.

First he showed everyone what he expected. Then he had everyone practice the stance with him. Finally he had the crowd do it themselves without an example.

“The thing about this formula is that much of the pressure is on the leader in the beginning to be a good exam-

By NaTaLIe GeNTry The Friends of the Tabernacle committee are bringing back The Square Deal for its sophomore year Oct. 17.

The fun will again start at 10 a.m. and continue through the day until 10 p.m.

Returning activities The day will feature a chili cook-off, washer and cornhole tournaments, and a raffle.

Entry forms and rules for the cook-off are available at City Hall.

Locally owned classic cars will also be on display.

Former SISD teacher Steve Hill (left) and Cadillac Johnson settled in for their set during the inaugural Square Deal in 2014.

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mula which is a little scary,” Perry cautioned.

“The scary part is that it works regardless of the fact if the leader is a good role model or a bad one.

“Employees, students, or followers will pick up on the negative aspects of the leader just as they will the positive ones.”

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ple,” Perry said.

“If the leader does a good job with both the ‘watch me’ and ‘with me’ steps, then the ‘show me’ step is easy and simple for the people who are following them to learn.”

A good leader, Perry explained, doesn’t simply tell people what to do; they lead by example.

According to Perry, this leadership concept translates into business and everyday lives when various leaders want to inspire or teach people something new.

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Springtown Chamber hears about Fire Prevention Week

by Natalie GeNtry

Don’t forget extinguishers! flammable liquid combustiWard also reviewed the bles, and those that have live David Ward, a Springtown native and a third genera- need to have appropriate fire electricity moving through tion firefighter, spoke at the extinguishers readily avail- them.

It is important to know the monthly gathering of the able.

Failure to have proper fire types of fires to insure that a Springtown Chamber of Commerce in recognition of Na- extinguishers placed and business has the proper extintional Fire Prevention Week maintained in the workplace guishers available, he said.

Modern extinguishers now is the number one thing that Oct.4-10. have pictographs that In keeping with the illustrate what type National Fire Protecof fire they are effection Association’s tive against. Luckily (NFPA) 2015 theme most new extinguishers “Hear the Beep where work on all three types you Sleep,” Ward beof fires. gan the presentation Ward explained that with a brief quiz over before anyone uses an residential smoke deextinguisher they need tectors. to know a simple fourOne eye-opening fact step process. he shared is that rough“You need to rememly half of home fire ber ‘P.A.S.S.’ Ward deaths result from fires said. “Pull the retainreported between 11 ing pin, Aim the nozzle p.m. and 7 a.m., when at the base of the fire, most people are asleep.

Squeeze the handles toAccording to the latgether, and Sweep back est NFPA research, and forth.” working smoke alarms Make sure not to start cut the chance of dying spraying while standin a fire in half. ing too close to the fire, In addition, three Ward cautioned. out of five fire deaths “Just like an outfieldresulted from fires in er in baseball, it’s a lot homes with no smoke easier to run in on the alarms or no working ball than to backpedsmoke alarms.

Happily, the chamber David Ward discussed the importance of al,” he said. “The same members easily passed residential smoke alarms at the Sept. 24 goes for a fire.”

Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Nation- He also recommendthe pop quiz. ed that small busiWard stressed that al Fire Prevention week is Oct. 4-10. nesses install sprinkler when it comes to smoke alarms, it’s about “location, small businesses get cited for systems.

Ward also made a point to by the fire marshal. location, location.”

He noted that during a dispel the notion that a sprinThe NFPA recommends that smoke alarms be installed in fire is not the time someone kler system will drench the every bedroom, outside each needs to figure out how to entire business if a fire begins.

“Except in extreme indusseparate sleeping area, and on work one.

There are three basic types trial applications, fire sprinevery level of the home, inof fires labeled A, B, and C; klers are localized,” Ward cluding the basement.

Larger homes may need there are fires with ordinary said. “They are responsive to combustibles, those that have heat.” more alarms.

Members of the Vietnam era 2/16 Delta Company will converge at host Harold lampe’s home in Springtown for the 25th reunion of the infantry company. Here, members pose for a photo taken at last year’s event in Vero beach, Florida.

Vietnam era vets’ reunion hosted in Springtown

by Natalie GeNtry For 25 years, Vietnam veterans from 2/16 Delta Company have managed to come together annually for a reunion that has spanned the country.

This year Harold and Jean Lampe of Springtown will host the event Oct. 8-11, bringing together vets from as far as New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and

Michigan.

Open to any veteran who served with 2-16 Delta Company between 1967 and 1970, the reunion is the perfect time for these veterans to gather and share stories as well as tour sites around the U.S. Locations that are on the schedule this year include the Civil War Museum in Fort Worth

and the Vietnam Memorial in Mineral Wells.

The Lampes have received approximately 22 responses so far and are expecting approximately 55 people, including families.

Along with honoring those who fought in Vietnam, the reunion also pays tribute to fallen veterans and the younger veterans fighting in the War on Terror.

SHS holds tenuous lead in grocery’s competition

by Natalie GeNtry After four weeks, Springtown High School is still in first place in the Brookshire’s ExtraPoint competition.

Although the standings have not changed for the top five schools, SHS has experienced a drop in the number of votes texted.

“We actually dropped 40 texts between week three and four,” said Springtown Brookshire’s Store Director Mark Baumann.

“The three schools right behind

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us all increased the number of texts during that time.”

In fact, third place Parkers Chapel High School’s votes outnumbered SHS for week four by 48 texts.

“We must remain diligent in our daily texts,” Baumann said.

“There is still too much time left in this contest and we can lose it if we are not diligent.”

Anyone can help SHS maintain its lead and bring home $10,000 by texting PORCU- SHS maintains its lead in PINES to 43101 daily. the competition.

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Cedar Village Craig Peacock, Parker County Comm’r, Pct 2 George A. Conley, Parker County Comm’r, Pct 1 Marjorie King, Tax Assessor-Collector PRO-MAX Powersports Tom Samples Pest Control Tri-County Electric Cooperative Audio Arts, David Ward City of Springtown Entire Staff Charley and Dedra Vick Parker County Young Marines Springtown High School Marching Band Showstoppers Dance Team SHS National Honor Society Springtown Independent School District Springtown Police Department Parker County ESD

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Subway Comet Cleaner Holmes Trust in care of Frank Holmes Cowden Commercial Properties Moss Rehabilitation Staff Special Thanks to: All Wild West Vendors BBQ Cook-Off Contestants Wild West Festival Parade Entries Wild West Festival Volunteers (Friday & Saturday)

All the local Springtown churches, individuals and businesses who provided volunteers throughout the event WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

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Daughters of the American Revolution visit fifth graders

VOC Student of the Month

The Springtown Chamber of Commerce recognized SHS senior Dalton McBrayer as the vocational student of month. McBrayer has been enrolled in business classes at SHS every year and plans to earn a degree in business from either Tarleton State or the University of North Texas after high school.

Photo by Natalie Gentry

The Weatherford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented their annual Constitution Program to the fifth grade classes at Springtown Intermediate School (SIS) Sept. 11.

The ladies gave a brief overview of the writing of the Constitution and the branches and levels of government as well as the separation of powers.

The Constitution was 228 years old on September 17, 2015 and only 27 Amendments have been made.

Two interactive programs

were presented to the 250 fifth graders who answered questions and participated in a song led by the ladies.

Each student received a copy of the Constitution and a bookmark with the Preamble to the Constitution.

“It was a pleasure to meet so many well behaved and receptive children,” said Rebecca Peters, Regent of the Weatherford chapter. “We appreciate the opportunity to help educate these children about the history of our country.

“It was inspiring to hear Prin-

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cipal Joe Brown give an announcement about the tragedy of 9-11, 2001 to the children.”

Copies of a colorful booklet containing the Pledge of Allegiance, flag etiquette, and the National Anthem were given to the teachers of first graders in Goshen Creek Elementary, Springtown Elementary and Reno Elementary schools.

“We want to thank the SISD for the opportunity to visit with their classes and to meet with some outstanding students,” Peters said.

SHS FFA annual meat sale nearing

By NATALIe GeNTRy June with 19 of them making Kayla Cox, this year’s the sale.”

Although it’s only the fifth Springtown FFA chapter president, addressed the crowd at week of school, FFA members the Springtown Chamber of have been busy already this Commerce luncheon Thursday, year.

From selling Yeti cups and Sept. 24 regarding the annual FFA meat sale and Neighbor 2 t-shirts to participating in parades and the Wild West FesNeighbors (N2N) tival, members ham drive. are constantly “I would like striving to get to thank you for new students allowing Springinvolved, partown FFA to be ticipating in involved in Wild various FFA West Festival,” events, and preCox said. “We paring to kick had a blast in the off Leadership parade, and meetDevelopment ing members of Contests, Cox the community at said. our booth.

“Beginning “We had a great Oct. 5 we will year last year. We had three teams SHS FFA President start our annual qualified to com- Kayla Cox addressed meat sale, as plete at State FFA Springtown Chamber well as our ancontests, we had members Sept. 24 re- nual ham drive students show at garding the upcoming for Neighbor all major stock meat sale and charity 2 Neighbors,” she said. “As shows, and we ham drive. holiday Photo by Natalie Gentry the had over 35 exseason is drawhibitors with over 100 entries show at the Parker ing near, many members of our County Livestock Show this community will struggle to put

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a nice meal on the table.”

The meat sale and ham drive will last through the month of October. Deliveries are expected the week before Thanksgiving.

In order to help N2N and community members, the Springtown FFA is providing the opportunity for people to purchase a ham for $20 to donate in conjunction with the meat sale.

“Hopefully during the meat sale you will come into contact with an FFA member and have the opportunity to donate to the ham drive. But if you don’t, please contact Springtown High School and we will make sure that an FFA member contacts you.”

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So long to Sunday dinein at Vance Godbey’s a rvella Godbey has been c arol Godbey’s right arm at the restaurant. Photo by

Landmark smorgasbord will continue catering by carla noah stutsman Vance Godbey’s, the Jacksboro Highway eatery famous for its gigantic buffet featuring salads, steaming hot vegetables, barbecue, filet mignon, and dessert offerings, will discontinue its Sunday-only dinein experience on Oct. 11.

At times teary-eyed, Carol Godbey – who purchased the restaurant and catering business from the legendary restaurateur she called “her best friend” in addition to “Dad” in 1993 – spoke of the difficult decision she recently made.

“I’ve put a lot of thought into it, and it’s not a decision that was made lightly,” Godbey said. “I can’t begin to tell you how much our faithful Sunday customers mean to us, and we will miss them.

“But I’m turning 60 this week, and I’ve decided to give myself this gift – it will free up some time and allow me to focus more on catering and offer expanded menu options for our customers.”

Hearing-impaired since birth, Godbey was still riding the high of greatly-improved hearing after receiving Cochlear Baha implants in both ears in 2013 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2014.

Her 59th birthday was spent scheduling doctor appointments, tests and surgery.

Now happy to say she’s a breast cancer survivor who can also hear the birds sing – something she couldn’t do until her late 50s – Godbey wants to pay her blessings forward into both the cancer and hearingimpaired communities.

“It’s time to slow down at work so I can enjoy life and do some of the things that are re-

ally important to me,” she said.

“I’m trying not to think about the sad aspect of it. I feel good about the decision – I think it’s the right time.”

On Sunday afternoon, Sept.

27, diners were shocked but supportive to learn of her decision.

“I’ll have to find another place to eat now. It won’t be the same,” one woman said.

“You’re kidding! We’ve been coming here at least every other month for years,” a man said.

“We’ll sure miss coming here.”

“Oh, no, this is my first time here, and it’s fantastic – I wish I’d discovered it sooner,” another woman said.

A family affair Through the years, many Godbey family members have worked at the business. Vance’s wife, Arvella, has been Carol’s right hand for many years.

Carol’s son, Micah Lauderdale, and Arvella’s daughter, Sharon Glover, are instrumental, as well. Carol’s daughter, Leigh Anne Lauderdale, worked at the restaurant for years before embarking on her own career in Austin.

Asked what titles family members have at the business, Carol laughed.

“In families, there are no titles,” she said. “We all pitch in and do what needs to be done.”

Godbey’s has also employed other families, Carol said, noting numerous members of the Skipper family who have worked there.

In 1955, he opened the nowfamed restaurant and catering service on the Jacksboro Highway in Lakeside that bears his name.

A fire in 1962 destroyed the restaurant – Godbey rebuilt and reopened in less than 30 days.

“Dad always believed the fire was the turning point in his success,” Carol said.

Photos of the fire appeared in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, and customers flooded to dine at Vance Godbey’s when it reopened.

Godbey was most proud of a unique benefit package that included a profit sharing plan.

A longtime waitress at the restaurant, Dorothy Coleman, had accumulated $106,000 from that plan when she retired in the mid-1990s. He is known to have paid for college expenses for some employees and even sent some to Hawaii for vacations.

Known for his generosity, Godbey donated hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat to charities like Loaves and Fishes, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Restoration Church in Arlington, and the Salvation Army.

When three firefighters were killed in a fire at a church in Sansom Park in February 1999, the Godbey family raised $46,400 for the widows of those killed.

Just two years later, the Godbey family raised another $25,000 for widows of New York’s Greenwich Village Fire Station after 9/11.

A legacy of generosity Vance Godbey purchased a small grocery store in Lake Worth in 1946, and helped found the Lake Worth fire department, where he served as a firefighter from 1947 to 1959.

Godbey died in 2003.

His generosity is a legacy his daughter has worked hard to continue, and by giving herself a day off each week in honor of her 60th birthday, she believes she can further that legacy even more.

Carla Noah Stutsman

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENvIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0014054001 APPLICATION. Springtown Independent School District, 301 East 5th Street, Springtown, Texas 76082, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP) No. WQ0014054001 to authorize disposal of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 15,000 gallons per day via irrigation on 3.45 acres of land. The domestic wastewater treatment facility and disposal area are located at 172 West Reno Road, Azle, in Parker County, Texas 76020. TCEQ received this application on August 11, 2015. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Springtown Independent School District, Administration Office, 301 East 5th Street, Springtown, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=32.940277&lng=97.578611&zoom=13&type=r ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application.

Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

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TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from Springtown Independent School District at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Michael A. Gilley, Assistant Superintendent, at (817) 220-1700.

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Jerry was born in Fort Worth on Sept. 27, 1959.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Carol Bramlett.

Survivors include mother, Minnie Polk Bramlett Jones; wife, Mary Walden Bramlett; daughters, Brandi Bramlett, Mallory Bramlett Pugh and spouse Marcus, and Aimee Bramlett; adored granddaughters; Addison-Ryan and Farrah; brother, Steven W. Bramlett and spouse Victoria; sister, Phyllis Bramlett Smith; beloved nephew; James Smith and wife Wendy; also, many Jerry Don Bramlett, passed nieces, nephews and extended away, Sept. 24, 2015, in Fort family.

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James Ralph Edwards was born on Oct. 27, 1928 to George & Eula Edwards in Old Hickory, Tennessee. He went to be with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2015.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church.

Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

Visitations will be from 6 8 p.m. Friday at White’s Azle Funeral Home.

Raised in a devout Christian family, young Jimmy felt God’s call on his life to preach, and by the time he was 17 years old, he began preaching in many youth revivals. He moved with his family from Goodlettsville, Tennessee in the middle of his junior year in high school to Tullahoma, Tennessee, and was so wellliked that the new campus elected him as the president of the senior class. After graduating high school, Jimmy started attending Carson Newman College in Tennessee and pastoring the Forrest Hill Church in Newport, Tennessee.

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Ronald Joseph Kinney was born in Missoula, Montana on May 26, 1941 to the late Clarence Kinney and Gladys DeRosier. He was a man of faith who committed his life and faith Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield to God. Ron was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Full Service Funeral Home Azle since 2001. Ronald loved Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans the Lord and spent most of his free time at church celebrating Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford his Savior through song and 817-444-3211 • www.whitesfuneral.com worship. His absence has left a hole in our hearts and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him or who had the pleasure of his fellowship.

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Sally Beth “Honey” Thatcher Spurrier, an Azle resident since 1951, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at her home in Azle.

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Sally Beth Thatcher, born Sunday, Feb. 11, 1934 in Stoney, Texas, Denton County, was the seventh of eight children. In 1943 she moved to Fort Worth. Her school years there began at Castleberry Elementary and concluded at North Side High School. After marrying the love of her life, Jack Spurrier, on June 10, 1950, she began the most important journey of her life,

motherhood. She became a Christian early in her life and was a member of Cornerstone Community Church at the time of her death. Her life was a book, read by all men.

Among her talents were gardening, canning, sewing, embroidery and child rearing.

She was a supportive helpmate to her husband, life-long inspiration to her children and a creative teacher to her grandchildren. Some people’s lives are fi lled with worldly achievements or paper degrees; hers was defi ned by her attributes. Some people taught life lessons; Sally lived them.

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Jimmy and Nita were able to celebrate 62 years of marriage this year. Bro. Edwards pastored the First Baptist Church of Swan, Texas, the First Baptist Church of Tenaha, Texas, First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Texas, Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, First Baptist Church of Port Arthur, Texas, and First Baptist Church of Webb, Texas.

Building new facilities to accommodate growing churches became a continuing hallmark to each of his pastorates. Bro. Edwards pastored churches for 40 years, and preached revivals all over Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee and several other states. In 1987, he and Nita retired in Grand Prairie, Texas to be close with their children and grandchildren.

A devoted husband, father, pastor, and friend, James R. Edwards is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elroy Edwards; sister, Sarah Edwards and her husband Bill; life-long friends, J. Lloyd and Mildred Woods who were part of the Edwards’ family for over 50 years.

Survivors include wife of 62 years, Anita Edwards; sons, James R. Edwards, Jr. and wife, Gail of Azle, David Cole Edwards and wife Sandra, of Richardson, Billy Don Edwards and wife, Becky, of Richardson; daughter, Linda Carol Lilley and husband, Gerald, of Point; sister, Ella Dean Bratcher of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Porcupines vanquish Vernon for Homecoming win Fast start keeps Lions at bay for 2nd SHS victory by mark k. camPbeLL In the first eight minutes of the Homecoming game against Vernon Sept. 25, the Lions must’ve wondered what hit them.

Springtown (2-2) scored three touchdowns quickly and put the visitors into a hole that was too great to dig out of.

The Porcupines won game No. 2 of the season, 27-14.

The SHS scoring blitz began when quarterback Kaleb Chesney hit a favorite target, Mateo Herrera, for a 28-yard TD. Wriley Russell ran the

2-point conversion over and Springtown was ahead 8-0.

The kicker then recovered a Lion fumble, and, shortly, Fisher Drewry ran over from the 7.

Ahead 14-0, SHS turned another Lion miscue in to points when Herrera scooped up a Vernon fumble and dashed 75 yards for 6 more points.

Even though the PAT failed, SHS had built a 20-0 lead in just 8 minutes, making the massive Homecoming crowd happy.

The Lions regrouped and made things close.

Vernon scored before the quarter ended on a big run then

got 7 more points in the second period, luckily falling on a fumble in the end zone.

A third possible Lion score was thwarted when Drewry intercepted a pass in the end zone in the waning seconds.

Vernon returned the favor with a pick as Springtown later threatened.

However, SHS iced the game when Jonathan Chavez ran in from the 28 and Russell’s fourth quarter PAT kick settled things.

Porcupine Coach Brian Hulett recapped the game: “Great start, faltered in the middle, fin-

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The bye week caused some rust, the coach said, but he lauded his squad for “getting a W in front of an awesome crowd.”

Things are about to get tougher, Hulett noted: “We have three top 20 teams in the state. We get to really find out about our team over the next month.”

Aug. 28 – at Decatur 29-40 Sept. 4 – Liberty Chr. 10-28 Sept. 10 – at Hirschi 66-32 Sept. 25 – ~Vernon 27-14 Oct. 2 – at Brownwood Oct. 9 – *Kennedale Oct. 15 – ^* at FW Dia. Hill Oct. 23 – *Alvarado Oct. 30 – *Lake Worth Nov. 6 – at Castleberry

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The Lions are putting together an impressive season.

After opening with a 28-16 win at Gatesville, the Lions shocked then-state ranked Graham 59-53 on the road. That was followed by a 38-28 victory in the Brownwood home opener over Liberty Hill. But SHS’ district mate Alvarado beat BHS 16-13. Last week, Brownwood romped Burk, 50-14.

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S 15 32-142 128 8-23-1 4-42 3-0 N/A

Individual statistics Rushing – Vernon: Brent McCallon, 24-154; Jordan Villalobos, 7-81; Chaz Smith, 9-64; Evan Bailey, 7-12; Spencer Grant, 2-9; Francisco Cardenas, 3-(-8); Bryson Hall, 1-(-13); Jaden Fanner, 1-(28). Springtown: Kaleb Chensey, 14-54; Jonathan Chavez, 4-38; Quinton Allen, 8-21; Jabril Cummings, 1-16; Fisher Drewry, 4-13.

Passing – Vernon: Cardenas, 3-60-60; Bailey, 2-5-25-1; Grant, 0-1-0-0.

Springtown: Chesney, 8-23-1-128.

Receiving – Vernon: Bailey, 2-43; Zakery Quintero, 1-17; Smith, 1-13; Bryson Hall, 1-12. Springtown: Herrera, 4-81; Chavez, 2-21; Austin Bauman, 1-14; Drewry, 1-12.

Interception – Springtown: Drewry.

Sacks – Springtown: Damian Spra berry, 2; Nolan Tucker, 1.

Tackles (solo/assisted)– Springtown: Drewry, 14 (5/9); Spraberry, 12 (5/7); Tyler White, 12 (2/10); Brandon Santos, 12 (1/11); Mason Phillips, 8 (4/4); Baret Tedder 8, (3/5); Hunter Robinson, 8 (2/6); Jesse Springfield, 6 (1/5); Wriley Russell, 6 (1/5); Dylan Waddle, 6 (1/5); Chandler Chenault, 5 (1/4); Austin Chenault, 3 (2/1); In a game of big plays and sudden turnovers, the Porcupines took care of Vernon by bolting out to a big early lead. One first quarter score Chavez, 2 (1/1); Jabril Cummings, 2 (1/1); came when Fisher Drewry leapt into the end zone. The SHS D rose up as Nolan Tucker drags down a Lion.

Photos courtesy Tyler Plato Photography Herrera, 2 (1/1); Tucker, 1 (1/0).

Ladies start VB district 2-0

First local XC race is a hit

by mark k. camPbeLL District play began with a bang for the Lady Porcupines.

Springtown (15-11, 2-0) trounced its first two 8-4A rivals.

“Aggressive” serving has been a big reason for the pair of impressive victories, coach Leighann Strickland said.

District opened on the road with a 25-14, 25-12, 25-7 drubbing of Castleberry in River Oaks.

Ashton Weaver killed 12 balls in the win and Gabby Terry added 9 more kills and a pair of blocks.

Sydney Farris’ 17 assists led the way and Mackensie Martin dug out a team-high 10 balls.

That stellar serving was led

by Karrah Cooper; she had 2

While the turnout wasn’t huge, the first Springtown Scamper was deemed a success with 145 high schoolers from five schools competing.

Coach Trent Davis said, “It was small in number, so we could learn how to grow it next year.

“The course turned out to be a good one that put out fast times.”

Juan Martinez led the boys varsity, covering 3 miles in 18 minutes, 40 seconds.

Meleah Pineda’s 13:31 took fourth in the girls varsity race.

and, with 1 each, were Kaitlyn Hill, Brittney Stroud, Farris, Weaver, and Martin.

In the sweep of Bridgeport three days later on Sept. 29, SHS served 8 aces – Martin had 3, Farris and Jill Ray 2, and Weaver 1.

That led to a 25-9, 25-14, 2516 victory in the Springtown gym.

Weaver continued to lead at the net with 15 kills. Khloe Smith added 7.

Farris was credited with 20 assists; Ray had 10.

“We played well, with control and were able to take care of the ball,” Strickland said.

“We served aggressive again.”

Next up for the Lady Porcupines are matches against at Lake Worth (Oct. 6) then potent Lady Porcupine mackensie martin served a trio of aces Decatur (Oct. 9) at home. in an 8-4a win over bridgeport.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell

Subvarsity VB girls collect wins District play began for the junior varsity and freshman Springtown High School volleyball squads.

And the JV played in a tournament.

The SHS JV (12-7) moved to 2-0 in district by easily beating Castleberry 25-7, 25-17 then rebounding to take Bridgeport 18-25, 25-15, 25-4.

But first came a 25-6, 25-8 romp of Breckenridge.

“This was another great game,” Coach Hannah Adams

noted.

Kennedy Sonne killed 5 balls.

Addison Farris was everywhere with 10 assists, 5 digs, 3 aces, and 3 kills.

Peyton Yates served 5 aces.

At Castleberry, Karlee Eddy served 4 aces to go with 5 digs.

Raynee Henderson’s 11 assists led the team.

Yates killed 5 balls; getting 4 apiece were Jazz Mannih, Kiersten Williams, and Henderson.

The next day, Sept. 26, the SHS JV played in the Chisholm

Trail tourney, finishing 7th out of 21 schools.

Springtown was strong in pool play, beating Haltom, FW Dunbar and FW CarterRiverside. Two bracket losses followed, to Birdville (19-25, 25-27) and Northwest (25-18, 18-25, 22-25). Eddy had 20 digs in the latter clash.

“This was a big tournament with a lot of really tough teams,” the coach recalled.

“I’m really proud of the girls for the way that they played.”

Football contest tight The weekly football contest required two uses of the tiebreaker of Springtown 27, Vernon 14 (41).

A pair of contestants missed 2 games each.

Closer on the tie-breaker was

Sandra Ott-Sawyer’s 46; she won $20.

Second place and $10 was won by Paul Rayfield with a guess of 68.

Five different prognosticators missed 3 games apiece.

Thanks to the tie-breaker, Johnny Pruitt took the $5 third place check with a guess of 49.

Too far off: Jason Cobb (50), Wade Daniels (60), Wes Robinson (68), and James Franklin (69).

In the Bridgeport win, the coach said, “We got it together mentally and dominated game three.”

The 9th (18-1, 2-0) swept 3 foes, two of them district rivals.

Breckenridge fell 25-6, 25-7 before 8-4A foes Castleberry (25-17, 25-7) and Bridgeport (25-8, 25-17) were bounced.

Against Castleberry Addison Farris served 6 aces, up to a lead of 16-0. She had 4 more against Bridgeport as did Maddie Owens.

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VARSITY BOYS Racer (24)

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Place, time 4, 18:40 8, 19:01 12, 20:03 17, 20:44 19, 21:06 21, 21:29 22, 21:30

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20, 22:57 21, 23:00 25, 24:36 26, 24:39 27, 24:51 29, 25:07 30, 25:30 31, 25:36 32, 27:28 33, 27:30 34, 28:35 35, 33:16

Team (2): 1. Bridgeport, 28; 2. Springtown, 30.

VARSITY GIRLS Racer (24) Meleah Pineda Vanessa Murillo Sharia Stout Hanna Phares Harlie Phares

Place, time 4, 13:31 6, 13:48 11, 14:12 15, 14:32 16, 14:34

Team (4): 1. Bridgeport, 22; 2. Springtown, 47; 3. Graham, 60: 4. FW Dia mond Hill-Jarvis, 99.

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Racer (27) Place, time

Kylie Farris 4, 15:42 Brianna Escobar 5, 15:44 Aubra Parker 8, 16:07 Team (3): 1. Bridgeport, 23; 2. Graham, Meagan Crowson 11, 17:15 49; 3. Springtown, 52.

Jenny Lopez 13, 17:35 Karen Canales 14, 17:41 JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Nina De La Cruz 15, 17:44 Racer (35) Place, time Jasmine Havens 17, 17:52 Luis Rojas 4, 21:09 Alyssa Hall 18, 18:04 Ivan Rivera 5, 21:21 Lisvet Araujo 20, 18:57 James Dysart 6, 21:24 Dara Daniels 22, 20:15 Ruben Cortez 9, 21:43 Brooklyn Pierce 23, 20:17 Holden Fry 13, 22:18 Scottie Holmes 25, 20:50 Gumercindo Meraz 14, 22:22 Bernice Munoz 26, 21:29 Oscar Rangel 15, 22:25 Gabriel Shriver 17, 22:29 Team (2): 1. Bridgeport, 25; 2. SpringRuben Plascencia 19, 22:55 town, 30.

SMS Volleyball SMS beat Lake Worth.

The 8th A (2-1) won 25-15, 2517.

Kaitlyn Goree led with 8 points.

Harley Hawk was the top defender, Coach Ashley Watson said, with 3 digs.

Rayell Allen and Sydnee

Burdzilauskas killed 3 balls each.

Carli Haugen led passers.

Watson said the A won “even though we never found our rhythm.”

The 8th B (2-1) topped Lake Worth 25-9, 25-16.

Maddie Schoppenhorst’s 10 points led the B.

Other standouts included Samina Uddin (5 assists), Dakota Casselman (2 digs), and Mikayla Ybarra (1 solo block).

Coach Watson recalled, “The team really impressed me with how far they have come in just a few weeks. It will only get better from here.”

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End Times prognosticators whiff again

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ne day someone will get it right and can issue the greatest “I told you so!” ever.

But, once again, the evening of Sunday, Sept. 28 was not that time.

We were blessed with a wonderful astronomical sight that night – a blood moon that underwent a full eclipse, something that had not happened since 1982.

As usual, I waited until Monday to pay my American Express bill...just in case.

Alas, the world did not end.

Religious folks heard things like “four blood moons” and went to digging in the Good Book.

Back in ancient times – B.I., Before Internet – people rightly freaked out a bit when the moon they had come to know and love appeared to be under going an erasure before their very eyes.

But, today we now know that eclipses are marvels, certainly, but the moon isn’t really disappearing.

Of course many of those same Facebookers will be happy to tell you how the blood moon fulfilled some sort of biblical prophesy and if you don’t agree with them then you are a heathen and probably a Democrat.

Naturally, social media-adept conservative Republicans blamed the blood moon on President Obama. That blood moon would have never occurred if Donald Trump was president.

The blood moon End of Days theory

dates back to 2008 then it picked up steam when John Hagee, a pastor from San Antonio, began hawking it.

Of course, he is backtracking as doomsday predictors always do. Now, Hagee says the event is just one of many signs that the end is near. (His book and DVD are still available for

ON YOUR MARK Mark K. Campbell purchase, by the way.)

Hagee predicted a “world-shaking event between April 2014 and October 2015,” so, technically, he could still kinda be right if things go really bad in the next few weeks.

If not, he can regroup and re-predict; the next blood moon that will be eclipsed arrives in 2033.

Historically, prognosticators have a very bad record at guessing the world’s end. (Duh – we’re still here.)

Since I was born in 1956, plenty of seers have missed their recorded predictions, allowing AMEX to tack on astronomical number of late charges and fees.

A Branch Davidian woman said the apocalypse would begin April 22, 1955. (Those Branch Davidians missed a lot.)

Jeanne Dixon – who was in every newspaper on Earth back then – said the world would end because of a planetary alignment on Feb. 4, 1962.

George Van Tassel, channeling an alien named Ashtar, said the southeastern U.S. would be destroyed by a Russian nuclear weapon on Aug. 20, 1967. Oops.

The founder of the Church of the Firstborn, George Williams (a name way more uncool than Ashtar), said Jesus would return Aug. 9, 1969.

You’ve got to give it to George Armstrong. He guessed four different dates and missed every one of them – 1936, 1942, 1972, and 1975.

Other wacky guesses: • January 11-21, 1973 – everything would end with the arrival of the Comet Kohoutek.

• 1980 – nuclear disaster followed

by two decades of conflict before the Second Coming of Jesus.

• 1982 – Pat Robertson, who will apparently say anything at any time, said the end would arrive this year.

• 1991 – Louis Farrakhan proclaimed the Gulf War was Armageddon.

• July 1999 – Nostradamus, who according to a movie that used to run endlessly on HBO, had a pretty good track record, missed out on this one when he said that in “1999 and 7 months” a “King of Terror” would come down from the sky.

• 1999 and 2000 were big years for doomsdayers.

One guy really refused to let the topic go.

Harold Camping gave it four shots in 1994-95, regularly revising his guess-

es – Sept. 6, 1994; Sept. 29, 1994; Oct. 2, 1994; and March 31, 1995. Then he laid off a few years before trying May 21, 2011 then Oct. 21, 2011.

Bless his heart.

Someone could still be right, however as plenty of projections loom: • Oct. 7, 2015 – “possible destruction of the universe” based on – you guessed it! – Camping’s calculations.

• 2021 – a guy, who missed in 1988, refigured his definition of “biblical generations” to this date.

• 502,015 – carbon dioxide levels will drop dramatically and the end will arrive. This one will make global warming guys eventually right.

Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and is just trying to make it to Oct. 4 for his vacation.

How do you know when to call timeout?

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imeout! by the strategic use of a timeout?

When I was grow2. A time out can be used to shift ing up, that phrase only momentum or create a new mindset. meant one thing: a brief We've seen coaches attempt to “ice” pause in a sporting event the other team's kicker, by calling a of some kind. There was timeout just before the ball is snapped no such thing as a misbehaving child for a field goal attempt. The idea is to being put into “timeout.” At least not break the kicker's concentration and at our house. The only way that a cause him to overthink his second timeout might be called in conjunction kick. Sometimes the timeout is simply with misbehavior was if the person ad- called because the other team has all ministering the swats got tired before the momentum on their side. I don't althe number of swats was completed. ways think about the “opposing team” But that's not the focus in real life, but I often think today. about how momentum may Actually, with the bebe going in the wrong direcginning of football seation. I am in defensive mode son, I thought I might rather than offensive, reactwrite a series of columns ing to what is happening to on life lessons from the me rather than proactively gridiron. Now, I will adchoosing my actions. Somemit up front that I never times a timeout is the only played organized footway to shift our mindset. ball. I played a lot of play3. Nobody gets unlimited ground football, but my timeouts, so they have to be primary sport was tennis used wisely. The absolute (Texas AAA State Dou- LIFE MATTERS worst use of a timeout is fear bles Champion, 1980). of failure. We know what Ever since my knees left Gerry Lewis play to run. We have everyme about 15 years ago, one on the field. We are all my sports playing days are over, but in position. We have no guarantee of I do enjoy watching. And this time of success, but we have put ourselves in year, that means football. And one of the best position we can. And then we the most strategic parts of the game is start second-guessing ourselves. We the proper use of the timeout. wonder if we'll get sacked. We wonHere's what I know about timeouts der if the “fans” will boo us. And so and how the concept translates into we call a timeout because we are simlife off the field: ply afraid to snap the ball. Here's an 1. A timeout can be used when you important truth: Timeouts never put are confused, out of position, or just points on the scoreboard. A timeout is plain exhausted. Sometimes in life, only strategic when it results in execuyou just have to take a break to regroup tion on the field. and rethink. Sometimes, what you Our lives matter so much to our need most is to recharge. A timeout Coach, that He invites us to come over can keep you from making a bad de- to the sideline at strategic moments. cision because you don't have a clear What kind of timeout could you use perspective. A timeout can allow you today? to take a good look at your resources Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of and put the right ones in place for the missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, specific task at hand. How many bad which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drerrylewis.com. outcomes could we all have avoided

Who scalped whom? Part 1: Did colonialists start it?

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iane E. Foulds says that historians suggest Indians were as much victims as perpetrators.

As monuments go, one in Boscawen, New Hampshire depicting Colonial heroine Hannah Dustin looks like any other, with one crucial exception: In her left hand she holds a fistful of human scalps.

The inscription underneath tells of her 1697 capture in an Indian raid, and how she slew her captors as they slept – 10 women and children.

Later she returned for their scalps, having remembered they could fetch a bounty.

The idea of a settler scalping Indians might seem like a historical quirk.

Most Americans assume that if there was any scalping going on in Colonial times, the Indians were doing it, not

Baker and his scouting party, whose 1712 razing of a nearby Pemigewasset Indian village earned a “scalp bounty” of 40 pounds sterling from Massachusetts HISTORICAL Colonial auHIGHLIGHTS thorities.

The deed earned Baker Laurie Moseley a promotion to captain – and a namesake river.

In museums around the region, actual scalps were still available for viewing as recently as the1980s.

Museums with scalps in their collections included Harvard's Peabody

Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Fort Ticonderoga Museum on Lake Champlain, and the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology in Andover.

Then in 1990, the federal government passed the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act which mandated the return of sacred Indian artifacts and of remains.

As museums combed through their collections, they found scalps that were clearly Indian. Some even had documentation identifying the scalptakers as colonists.

Historical records confirm that Colonial authorities offered a bounty on Indian scalps.

Hannah Dustin, for example, collected a monetary reward and a pewter tankard.

In Salem, redeemed scalps were hung along the walls of the town

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the English.

But the truth, it turns out, is more complex. In an era where Indian-nicknamed teams are under fire and even the meaning of Thanksgiving is being re-evaluated by Native Americans, the very word “scalp” has become culturally loaded – and the origins of the practice increasingly controversial.

If one thing is certain, however, it's that Hannah Dustin was no fluke.

“Americans certainly scalped Indians during the Revolution and after," says Colin Calloway, who teaches history at Dartmouth College. “They also stripped Indian corpses of skin.”

New England is littered with evidence if you know where to look.

Some 35 miles north of the Hannah Dustin statue, at New Hampshire's Rumney rest area off Route 25, a discreet historic marker reading “Baker River” tells of Lieutenant Thomas

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Dartmouth's Calloway said it is unclear whether New England tribes took scalps before contact with Europeans. At least two tribal spokesmen say theirs did not.

Mashantucket Pequot spokesman Buddy Gwin says scalping “was not a practice traditional to first nations peoples” until becoming “a retaliatory act” against colonists.

John Brown, who is tribal historicalpreservation officer for Rhode Island's Narragansett Indians, said that bodily mutilation was considered “dishonorable” until it was “learned” from Europeans in the mid-17th century.

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Lawmakers get input on jails, suicide prevention

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he July 13, 2015, death of Sandra Bland, a woman arrested and jailed after a traffic stop in Waller County, has prompted meetings of Texas House and Senate committees. Bland, whose body was discovered in her jail cell three days after she was put in custody, was ruled a suicide.

Charged by the lieutenant governor to conduct an interim study, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee met for more than four hours on Sept. 22.

The panel listened to invited testimony and discussed jail safety and inmate suicide prevention in county jails.

Under direction of Committee Chair Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, the panel received input on how inmates are assessed and processed at intake, how inmate populations are grouped and managed based on risk category and mental health condition, and how jailers are trained.

Texas Department of State Health Services Assistant Commissioner for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Lauren Lacefield-Lewis was one of many people to testify.

Lacefield-Lewis said, of the entire county jail inmate population, you would expect some 30 percent to have a mental health illness, or about 20,000 inmates on any given day.

Each of Texas’ 254 counties is within the catchment of a local mental health authority, Lacefield-Lewis said, and those authorities provide inpatient and outpatient services and crisis intervention under contract or simply at the request of county jail authorities. She said the state health department is working to increase access to mental health crisis services across Texas.

A week earlier, on Sept. 15, the House County Affairs Committee met under the direction of Chairman Garnet Coleman, D-Houston. The panel received expert input on jail standards

When Kountze Independent School District banned students from using the signs, parents of the cheerleaders filed a lawsuit against Paxton files amicus the school district. brief The school district Texas Attorney changed its policy General Paxton to allow the banon Sept. 25 filed a ners, but in doing so friend-of-the-court STATE claimed the banners brief with the Texas convey the Supreme Court in CAPITAL actually school’s speech, not Matthews v. Kountze cheerleaders’ Independent School HIGHLIGHTS the personal expressions District, a case over Ed Sterling of faith. the constitutional The school district then rights of public school children “to express their own messages asked an appeals court to disat school and school-related miss the case. The Ninth Court of Appeals, in Beaumont, disevents.”

In a news release, Paxton missed the case, effectively said the case stems from a allowing the school district 2012 complaint by the Free- to control the speech on bandom From Religion Founda- ners as “school speech” and to tion against Kountze High disassociate the cheerleaders School for allowing cheerlead- from their personal expresers to print Bible verses on sions of faith.

The ruling is now before the run-through banners at footTexas Supreme Court. ball games. and procedures concerning the treatment of mentally ill inmates and on suicide prevention.

Whitmire seeks AG opinion Sen. John Whitmire, dean of the Texas Senate and chair of the body’s Criminal Justice Committee, on Sept. 22 requested an attorney general opinion on matters regarding the state’s new open carry laws.

Whitmire is asking if the state Penal Code’s trespass provision applies to school district property, including parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and walkways; and if the Penal Code prohibits the carrying of firearms on the grounds of a school district “where educational activity is being conducted” to include parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and walkways.

The attorney general’s office has 45 days from the date of the request to render a decision or opinion.

Bond election info posted Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Sept. 22 drew attention to his agency’s Bond Election Roundup, an online

resource.

“Our table is searchable and sortable, so you can easily parse through bond propositions from around the state to see the information that matters most to you,” Hegar said in a news release.

The database will be updated as new information becomes available, he said.

States to investigate VW Texas is participating in a multi-state investigation of Volkswagen, the Texas Attorney General’s Office announced on Sept. 24.

Volkswagen came under fire earlier this month, when news broke that its diesel vehicles’ emissions, after being marketed as environmentally friendly, have tested many times higher than promoted.

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Directed by: Genddy Tartakovsky The audience with the Movie wisdom, refuses to be swayed Even a kid?

Rated PG for: rude humor, scares Man – including hundreds of by others’ reviews. He likes kids – hardly laughed at all. some pictures others hate and The plot email: movieman@azlenews.net ... on a scale of 1-10 Hotel Transylvania 2 is not vice versa.

Dracula (voiced by Adam out-loud funny; it’s more of a Perhaps the greatest example Sandler) has thrown open his smile/guffaw picture which is of the Movie Man loving a fi lm formerly monsters-only estabamazing when you consider that many revile is The Grinch lishment to humans now. the long list of talent behind (2000, Movie Man No. 277, a Daughter Mavis (Selena the movie: Sandler and the 9, Best of Year).

Gomez) and husband JonaWith everyone at the hotel, walks past.

Or maybe Contact (1997, than (Andy Samberg) now the scary dad of Sandler, Vlad There’s a fun song sung by slew of actors, writer Robert MM #189, 9, Best of Year) have a child; the boy is the (Mel Brooks) – he sucks human Fifth Harmony “I’m in Love Smigel (who hails from Sat– the Movie Man was blown apple of Sandler’s eye. Near- souls – arrives with his head with a Monster” which is kinda urday Night Live, especially noted for the sometimes conaway by all of it and others sim- ing fi ve now, Dennis (Asher protector, a scarier monster cute. ply shrugged.

Blinkoff) is not showing vam- named Bela (Rob Riggle) who The voice work is all solid troversial TV Funhouse segHe also loved Shaft (2000, pire traits and Sandler is get- also hates humans. with Sandler and Gomez espe- ments), and Mark Mothersbaugh (once part of Devo) MM #345, 8); it seemed poised ting worried.

Things look bad, but when cially stand out. for a series of fi lms, but it So, while Gomez and Sam- the boy sees a friend threatened The animation is great; Hotel with the music.

One example of something simply faded away (unfairly – berg head off to California to by Riggle, Blinkoff’s fangs pop Transylvania 2 looks terrific. that should’ve been funny but Samuel L. Jackson was perfect visit his parents, Sandler and out and the boy proves he is, inwasn’t is the great Jon Lovitz as Shaft). his monster pals – Franken- deed, a vampire.

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(Keegan-Michael Key), Wayne What works gest giggle came when Sam- makes pithy comments on the The Movie Man thought (Steve Buscemi), and Griffi n While the movie is remark- berg, at a costume party, dress- action. But the lines are not Boogie Nights (1997, MM (David Spade) – try to help the able laugh free, there are a #205, 4) was a bunch of inde- boy reach monsterhood. couple of chuckle worthy mopendent fi lm hooey despite that They put the boy through a ments. gorgeous, amazing opening series of episodes, even a monSomeone mentions blue tracking shot. However, high- ster camp, but nothing brings tooth; but it’s not a phone reffalutin’ critics praise it endless- out the vampire in the half-hu- erence – a monster named Blue ly even today. man, half-creature Blinkoff.

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Look to the skies!

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BY MARK K. CAMPBELL While the big blood moon eclipse of Sept. 27 wasn’t such a big deal for some local folks because of clouds, plenty more options await in the nights ahead.

Like: meteor showers, more blood moons, and even spaceships.

Oct. 23, 2015 – Four planets visible.

At dawn in the eastern sky, Mercury will join Jupiter, Mars, and Venus (that trio will be higher in the sky) for a rare naked eye look at four planets.

Oct. 27, 2015 – Yet another supermoon.

This lunar event, the fi nal one for the year, also has gone by other names in days past; Native Americans called it a Full Hunters Moon because it came at the time of year for good hunting. It’s also been called a Travel Moon because its illumination allowed for nocturnal movement.

colored meteors every hour.

We can thank the comet Tuttle, discovered in 1790, for its dust grains. The best viewing will be after midnight.

will pass between the Earth and sun, permitting its viewing as a black dot crossing the sun for those whose telescopes contain proper solar fi lters. The next instance occurs in 2019 then not again until 2039.

Dec. 25, 2015 – Full moon.

On Christmas Day, there will be a full moon. So, a snowfall May 21, 2016 – Blue moon.

Full moons occur every around then – admittedly rare – could make for some memo- 29.53 days so sometimes a

The Sept. 27 “blood moon” also coincided with a rare Nov. 17-18, 2015 – Leonids lunar eclipse.

Photo by Mark K. Campbell meteor shower. season will experience four Created by dust grains from rable photos. instead of three. That happens comet Tempel-Tuttle – fi rst seen in 1865 – the Leonids March 8, 2016 – Jupiter near. here. It’s rare enough that the should offer around 15 sightJupiter will be closer to Earth saying “once in a blue moon” ings hourly after midnight. than at any other time in 2016. rose from it. Blue moons occur With just a quarter moon that With decent binoculars, you only once every 2.7 years. evening, the sky should allow should be able to spy Jupiter’s for a show. four largest moons. And with a May 22, 2016 – Mars is close.

The best chance to spy the moderate telescope, the planDec. 13-14, 2015 – Geminids et’s cloud bands will be visible. Red Planet and, if you have a strong telescope, its polar caps meteor shower.

Called the “king of meteor May 9, 2016 – Mercury tran- is this Sunday. It’s the closest showers,” at its peak the Gemi- sit.

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Get ready for a really rare moon event in 2016 This is the year’s second su- should be 14 percent larger and will crash onto Jupiter’s Swift-Tuttle comet, discovthan a usual full moon, and, permoon. ered in 1862. surface in Oct. 2017. when low in the sky, will apMars will get to the Earth this Aug. 12-13, 2016 – Perseids Aug. 27, 2016 – Two planets Nov. 14, 2016 – The moon gets pear even more gigantic inyear. deed thanks to the “psychovery, very close. in conjunction. meteor shower.

At 217,000 miles, the moon optical effect” that makes Venus and Jupiter will be Famous for producing July 4, 2016 – Spacecraft arbright meteors, this event only 0.06 degrees from one an- will be nearer the Earth than celestial objects look larger rival.

Juno reaches Jupiter on this should arrive with dark skies, other. The two brightest planets any time since Jan. 26, 1948. when on the horizon.

Most people on our planet today. It took fi ve years to get providing near perfect view- will shine in the western sky. day have never seen a moon Dec. 14, 2016 – Supermoon. there. After studying the plan- ing opportunities. About 60 et’s atmosphere and magnetic meteors an hour arrive on this Oct. 16, 2016 – Another su- as big and bright as it will be on this Monday evening. It fi eld, Juno will be de-orbited peak night, all courtesy of the permoon.

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Blessing takes Trio from area on more duties indicted by jury at Azle hospital Brian Blessing has been named professional services offi cer for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle.

Blessing will perform his new role in addition to his former duties in the fi nance department.

In his new role, Blessing will be responsible for the daily operations of hospital ancillary services that include physical therapy, respiratory, imaging, and laboratory.

“We are excited to have Brian expand his executive leadership role as he brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team,” said Bob Ellzey, FACHE, president at Texas Health Azle.

A 33-year hospital administration veteran, Blessing joined Texas Health Resources in 2006 and has worked as director of fi nance and entity finance offi cer for Texas Health Azle as well as for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Specialty Hospital and Texas Health Harris Methodist

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The grand jury handed down 14 indictments against 14 individuals.

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

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)

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 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

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

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.

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

601 B NW Pkwy • Azle

489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499

CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center

Thank you for your support!

Celebrating over 25 years in business

AZLE

817444-HELP (4357)

Rodney Gatlin, D.C. 400 Boyd Court

www.azlechiropractic.com

Get your business

noticed!

817-270-3340

Call Johnna to reserve this space.

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

Call 817-270-3340

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

Call Johnna for details

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

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

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

Lic. #4346 & #6537

1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177

Garrett’s ngtown i r p S Drug

636 Profit St., Azle, Tx

GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle 817-313-1793

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

Clarks Precision Machine & Tool

CPMT

CONVENANT ORTHODOX

Commercial & Residential

817-270-3340

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

Clay Stanton

817-228-3410

Your Ad

Family Owned & Operated Since 1989 SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

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

11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle

817-444-1301

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

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

Joe Rider

PROPANE

140 W. MAIN ST.

817-444-4613

“In business since 1946”

Our family serving your family since 1908

Propane, Inc.

A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

PROPANE TANKS

817-237-3325

Call Johnna for details TODAY

817-270-3340 Cliff’s AUTO SERVICE CENTER

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

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

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

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

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

001 Air Conditioning/Heating 014

46........... Looking to Buy 47.............. Lost & Found 48 Maintenance/Repairs 49... Masonry/Stonework 50 Mobile Home Service 51................ Motorcycles 52.........................Movers 53.. Musical Instruments 54........... Music Lessons 55.............Miscellaneous 56.....................................

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

Campers/Trailers

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

RATES

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

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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)

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Excavating

Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

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

817-444-5376. 817-992-2806.

817-229-4605.

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

Call after 7PM.

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

817-237-2852

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

HALL'S

Hal Freeman - Owner

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

Sand, Dirt & Gravel

Also ..

Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

WE BUY Old Cars, Trucks & Jeeps Good Prices Paid Call Jane 817-334-0050 Looking to Purchase Classic Vehicles. 817-944-3450.

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

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

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

Bishop’s Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

011 Boats, Motors 1996 Bullet speed boat, low hours.

Can be seen Saturday & Sunday at 1449 Thomas Road, Springtown.

(Part of an estate sale).

014 Campers & Trailers

16 ft. trailer. Double back door & single side door. 7,000 lb capacity, spare tire. Like new. $4,800. 682-309-5525 or 432935-1432.

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

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

021 Child Care ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER is now participating in the Texas School Ready Pre-School Program. NOW ENROLLING! M-F, 6A-6P, 3 meals & 2 snacks included.

Drop off and pick up from Azle & Reno schools. 817-237-3711 or 817994-5228.

PARENT’S DAY OUT has a few spaces open. Ages 2-5, Mondays & Wednesdays. 682-229-1549.

024 Electrician BULLDAWG ELECTRIC CO. All types of electrical services and MH hook-ups. Free Estimates.

817-675-4921 www.bulldawgelectric.com.

TECL#25253.

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

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

Cliff Hall

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

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

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

Dump Truck Hauling

028 Farm Equipment Two 50 plus HP 4x4 Tractors with Loaders: John Deer 5203 with canopy showing 251 hours +/-, $24,500; Kubota 5040 with cab, AC/Heat, showing 1579 hours +/-, $28,400. ALSO: 6 ft. 609 John Deer brushhog, $1,000. All in excellent condition. Azle area. Call 214-2130207 and ask for Ron.

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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 All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

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817-919-3696

032

For Sale

For Sale

WANTED: KNIVES: Case XX, Puma, Boker and Old Straight Razors. 817412-0125.

Need to sell your tractor?

3-MONTH SPECIAL!

Large office desk and leather chair; bedroom set; large TV. 817-2691116.

For Sale continued next column...

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!

Huge Yard Sale Saturday only, 8A-? 7122 Bonanza Trail 76135, off Tenderfoot. Over 1,000 items!

Furniture, antiques, pictures, dishes, pyrex, bar ware & mugs, vases, clothes, leather jackets, Tommy Chong collectible peace pipes, shoes, purses, angels, dragons & wizards, owls, Lucy, bears, oriental, western, nutcracker and more collections. Tea pots & cups, sheets, curtains, kitchen cabinets, 7 sinks, books, men’s magazines, jewelry & gemstones, toys, puzzles, games, 2 wooden doll houses, DVDs, videos, Christmas decor. Way too much to list.

Friday & Saturday, 8A-5P, 113 Miramar Circle 76085 (Hidden Creek Estates). Downsizing!

Friday & Saturday, 9A-4P, 1100 Sportsman Park Road, Azle.

Moving Sale Friday & Saturday, 8A3P, 5242 Veal Station Road 76086.

Furniture, tools, misc.

ESTATE SALE Saturday, Oct. 3rd @ 8AM & Sunday, Oct. 4th @ 9AM, 1449 Thomas Road, Springtown.

Stay on FM 51. Huge Sale with a variety for everyone! Area rugs, dining room set, designer sofa, bedroom suite, autographed sports collectibles, HUGE selection of Christmas decor. Over 3,900 sf of items presented indoors. Hosted by K&K Estate Sales of Mineral Wells, Texas.

Thursday-Friday, 8A-5P & Saturday, 8A-noon, 636 Alfred Drive, Azle. Lots of stuff. Everything must go!

Friday & Saturday, 8A-3P, 350 Mary Drive 76085. The Whole House!!

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8A-4P, 620 Madeline Court, Azle. King size steel n brass headboard & footboard with bed frame; vacuum cleaner; Longerberger baskets; Dearborn heaters; ramps; tools; tires; lamps; bedding; plants; cheap clothing and shoes.

Large Yard Sale Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2nd-3rd, 8949 FM 730 S., Azle.

Fencing

Curio cabinet and collector’s dolls, all for $1,200. Serious inquiries only.

Cash only. 817-221-4027 or 682203-8320.

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

Bobcat & Tractor Service

817-991-9430

Past, Present & Future 3 round diamonds engagement ring, size 7. 10 kt. white gold, valued $2,899, only $1,800! Cash only. Serious inquiries only. 682-597-0774.

Call today and ask about our $19.95

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

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

034 Garage Sales

Freeman Construction

008 Autos, Trucks

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

Springtown Epigraph THE

034 Garage Sales Yard Sale Thursday-Sunday, 9075 FM 730 S., Boyd. Truck, tools, clothes, etc.

3 Family Yard Sale One Day Only, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 8A-6P, 300 Green Meadows Lane, Springtown.

Moving/Barn Sale Friday-Saturday, 8AM-? Everything must go! Too much to list. Corner of JE Woody Road/Prather, Springtown.

Saturday & Sunday, starts at 8AM, 1516 Scotland Avenue, Azle.

Household items and kid’s clothing.

2 Family Sale Saturday only, 400 Timberlake Drive, Azle.

GARAGE SALE: LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH, 6409 FM 730 S. October 2nd & 3rd, 8A-4P. Adult clothing, girl’s clothing sizes 5-10, shoes, coats, air hockey table, DVDs, toys, etc. BENEFITING CANCER WALK.

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

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

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

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.

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

SAGINAW TREE DOCTOR

Orange Snap-on roll cart, Model Number KRSC46PJK, 40x20x45, $1,100/OBO. Located in Decatur.

Call 817-507-5901.

FOR SALE

Nice QS (with mattress) cedar bed with matching saddle rack; AnchorHocking Wefford Crystal dishes; Avon 1876 Cape Cod (red) dishes. OBO. 817-819-7990 034 Garage Sales Trying to Move Sale. We’ve got a little bit of everything. October 2nd4th, 9A-5P, 1680 Silver Creek Azle Road.

Friday & Saturday, 8A-5P, 124 Gordon Drive, Azle. Everything Must Go! Garage/Tool Shed Sale ThursdaySaturday, 8A-6P, 6275 DeWolfe Lane 76135. Very nice name brand junior & women’s clothes, household and decor.

Thursday-Saturday, 8A-5P, 12675 FM 730 N., Azle. Boat, books, trailer, round hay feeder, tools, 65 picture prints.

Flea Market Spaces for Rent 817655-3661.

Saturday, 9A-3P, 609 Oakview Court, Azle. Tools, toolboxes, fishing gear, power washers.

Garage Sales continued next column...

035 Garden/Mowing Service

RNA Lawn Services

Fall is here!

Call me for any and all of your fall yard needs (fertilizing, trimming, etc.)

817-304-3677

• SICK TREES • CONSULTING • FERTILIZATION • DISEASED • SPRAYING • PRUNING

Specializing in Saving Trees • 24 Hour Emergency Service #1 Certified Arborist Charlie Hodges Owner

817-524-5364

24 Yrs. Exp.

Garden/Mowing Service continued next page...

Firefighter Tractor

&

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

STUMP GRINDING Don’t dig it! Grind it!

1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum

817-237-5592

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

817-845-6965

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 year experT

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

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Garden/Mowing Service

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

Bulldozing Tree Surgeon Lot Clearing Trimming & Removal 32 years experience Free Estimates

817-428-8781

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Help Wanted

Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418.

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

Frac sand drivers needed. Sign on bonus. Two years driving experience. Regional hauling. Health insurance and paid vacations. 817996-9786 or 817-996-9917.

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

Poolville ISD accepting immediate applications for school bus drivers.

Contact Patsy Pennington or Alice Flowers 817-594-4452.

Hauling, Cleanup, Tear Down, also Tree Trimming. Free Estimates. Call 817-304-6401.

Carpet Cleaning Technicians needed. Call 817-437-3183. Please leave message.

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

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TRIPLE K SERVICES, LLC Custom Cutting & Baling Light Tractor Work Insured Hay for Sale 817-401-6306 Fertilized Coastal Horse Quality Hay 4x5 Round Bales $60 each, Will deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936 Fresh Coastal Hay Horse Quality Herbicide & Fertilized 4x5 Round Bales $65 ea.

Discount for 20 or more and Free Delivery 817-221-3320 FERTILIZED COASTAL HAY. Cow hay, $40; Horse hay, $60. Call Robert N. Dennis 817-550-7234; 817-220-7377.

Bright, beautiful, fertilized horse quality Coastal Bermuda square bales, $6. Call Robert N. Dennis 817-550-7234; 817-220-7377.

Coastal round bales, horse quality, fertilized, no weeds, $55. 817-4752313.

Round Bales horse and cow hay for sale. 817-334-0050.

Looking for a new job? Dental Assisting is in DEMAND in Texas.

Enrollment to become a Registered Dental Assistant is Now for NOVEMBER. Small classes in Dental Office. 12-week program Email now for packet accdentalassistant@ yahoo.com.

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Help Wanted

Now accepting applications for Rock Haulers. Must have End Dump experience. Call 817-304-1664.

Early AM hours, 7A-1:30P. Telemarketers needed, hourly pay.

817-221-9222, ask for Ms. Wright.

Call between 9AM-Noon, M-F. Drivers: Home Weekly! Dedicated runs to Georgia & Kentucky. CDL-A, 6 months OTR, Good Background.

Apply: www.mtstrans.com. 800-3057223.

Honest, energetic Person needed 4 days weekly. Must be detail oriented and able to pass background check.

Springtown area. $15/hour. 817-5908166, ask for Maria.

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.

NOW HIRING

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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Home Improvement

Keith Hays Construction Company.

All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings.

817-220-7201

M & D Tire now hiring cashier/ office assistant, experienced tire technicians. 817-220-7815 or apply in person.

BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-821-6377. Interior/exterior painting, tape, bed, texture and faux finishing. 38 years experience. www. bobbymcwilliams.com.

Experienced Cabinet Builder needed. Apply in person at 1800 N. Main St., Weatherford, TX 76085.

AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361.

Full-time Cook needed for Childcare Center. Minimum 2 years experience. 817-247-9834.

Diesel Truck Mechanic. At least 5 years experience. Must have own tools. Pay based on experience. Call 816-847-6730 or apply at 14025 US Hwy 287, Fort Worth, Texas 76179.

Experienced Full-time Childcare Teacher needed. 817-247-9834.

Azle Discount Tire is now hiring a Mechanic to do alignments, suspension and A/C work. Must apply in person, 637 Northwest Parkway, Azle.

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.

H&S HAY. Premium Horse Quality Coastal: Irrigated, Fertilized, 30 Day Cuts. AVAILABLE NOW. Square Bales $7.50/each; Round Bales $55/each. 817-851-9700.

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.

Water Plant Operator needed.

License favorable. Must be dependable, drug-free and willing to work. Community Water Supply Corporation. 817-444-2112 (leave message).

Now hiring experienced Cooks for catering, part-time or full-time. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at Vance Godbey’s Catering, 8601 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth 76135. 817-237-2218.

MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17-hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24-hour weekend shifts. Paid training, starting pay is minimum wage. Good potential for full-time employment.

Call Sandra or Carole at 817-2702747, Monday-Friday, 9A-3P.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small!

Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927.

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

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TXism: “___ gut” (liquor) TX actress Mansfield this comet led to NASA 1973 quote: “Hey, I see the comet! Holy cow!”

TXns call ‘em “tanks”

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David Oshinsky: “Polio: __ ________ Story” 21 Sinatra of film “4 for Texas” (init.)

22 British person 23 TXism: “loose as 51 _ _____” 52 24 former channel of 53 the Rio Grande 29 diplomacy 30 TXism: “mean __ __ old range cow” 1 31 this country singer 2 Walker was “The Tall Texan” (init.)

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Karl Klement Properties, Inc. Maintenance Helpers Needed Must have valid TXDL and be dependable.

Experience preferred but will train.

For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Director

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

940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

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WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555.

DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. FALL SPECIAL: 20% Off w/ this Ad! 817-629-9608.

Mountaintop Roofing

J.C.Henderson

682-229-8078

Mr. Sweeps Chimney Cleaning Service Keep your home safe.

Call Parker/Wise County’s oldest chimney sweeping company, Mr. Sweeps.

817-692-5624

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NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE

BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience.

Call or text Beth 817-361-2182 for more information.

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

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

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Home Improvement Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

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

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

• Insulation Fall • Kitchen/ SPECIal Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad!

• Powerwashing • Decks

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 Chapman Carpentry

HANDYMAN

Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable

We Cater to You

exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

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

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

“Texas sTyle”

Gary 817-550-7776

Sebastian Enterprises

Special: $150

Advertising Works!

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Windows: Complete Remodeling Lowest Prices: Best Material Free Estimates: Since 1963 817-991-6815

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Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

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Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567.

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40 years experience - 20 in Azle All types of roofing - Also, hand brushed painting; interior, exterior.

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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.

042 Auto Sales Consultant Seeking dependable professional that enjoys working with the public. Unlimited earning potential and benefits available.

Internet Sales If you are an entry level or seasoned sales professional and ready to start a rewarding career in auto sales. Apply today for the opportunity to enhance your profession and earning potential.

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

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE is seeking HOUSEKEEPERS in our ENVIRONMENTAL department.

Applications are accepted online at www.texashealth.org/careers and SEARCH JOBS using the Azle location.

Positions are Full-time, Part-time and PRN (As needed - Day and Night Shifts).

Questions? Call 817-444-8688

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Cow hay $45/roll. 817-220-3016.

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COMMUNITY

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

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

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concrete

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

Find a Remodeler right here in the Classifieds 051

Motorcycles

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

UNIQUE STONE MASONRY

• Retaining Walls • Patios • Water Features • Outdoor Kitchens • Decorative Concrete

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

Anything with Stone • Free Estimates

2006 Harley Davidson Sportster, clean, 12,000 miles. $3,500. 817247-3850.

Sell It In The Classifieds!

U.S. Army Retired-but not tired!

Careful moving-Cheap. Call Big Jim @ 817-237-5151.

214-603-6866 817-243-1020

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

R E S A C O N I T A D R I S C H K I N

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Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC.

L E I C A N OO S E N BW S E A B E A R R A N K I L S N E K

817-237-2852

PREFERRED CONTRACTOR www.owenscorning.com

Pets/Livestock

Ray’s Roofs & Repairs

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

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

HORSE SALE

Friday, OCT 2, 2015 - 6:00 PM Hwy. 281 N. - Stephenville (254) 646-3161 or 968-4844 On-Site EIA Test - $20

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Pool Service

Pool service at an affordable price from friendly people you can count on!! GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE 817-230-3838.

THE POOL WRANGLER POOL SERVICE. Serving Springtown/Azle.

Call Mike at 817-771-7257. Free advice anytime!

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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Storage

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

Free Estimates

817-688-6940

Robert Burge

Roofing & Remodeling Residential 817-344-8465 Commercial

New Construction Add On’s Electrical Painting

Flooring Fencing Free Trimming Landscaping

Plumbing Sheetrock Roofing Remodeling

   Insurance Claim Specialists  

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STORAGE UNITS West Side 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

Storage

LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89.

Call 817-361-2361.

5x10 $25/month

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A Geological Report for your farm or ranch (maps, cross sections, soils, nearby oil & water wells. $300 - $600 each. 817-246-5477.

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

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Special!

PLUMBING CO.

Plumbing Repairs

M#15899

“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”

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Sand/Gravel

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

Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681 CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com 066

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Lots/Acreage

32.84 acres of land, Gilliland Road, Springtown. 2 ponds, big trees, $6,800 per acre OBO. 817-3124759.

081 Business/Commercial Professional Office Space For Lease: 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. Suite 103, 1,100 sq. ft., individual offices; Suite 104, 800 sq. ft. 817-220-2150.

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

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

FSBO Commercial .596 acre PRIME AZLE MAIN STREET LOCATION with 1,216 sf house, grandfathered.

Can be residence with business. For more info call 817-249-7446.

Building for Rent on Hwy 199. 2 offices, shop, fenced in parking. $650 monthly. 817-944-3673.

Now Leasing Storage Units

817-444-3292

Faucets

GFA/GRAHAM PLUMBING CO.

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Water Heaters

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817-444-3054

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

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

Ash Creek Storage

LANDERS

Slab Leaks

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

State Certified Applicator #106

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

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OWNER FINANCED 3-2 SW on 1 Acre No Credit Needed Low Payments 817-994-3730 richardwhitetx@yahoo.com Hablamos Espanol 817-696-6443

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

SHELL

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

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Rent Furnished

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

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

Country Living in the City! Furnished, 3 acres, 3BR 2BA, in-ground pool w/ spa, 2 car garage, $1,500 a month.

Call Billy at 817-233-9171.

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Rent Unfurnished

SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $650/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-657-9591.

RENT SPECIAL! 2-2 4-PLEX, IN AZLEWOOD. $750/$600 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, new flooring, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039.

3-2 Country Setting, 1,400 sq. ft., 2 story on ½ acre, AISD, non smoking. $1,050/mo. $850 deposit. 817-2213659..

Studio Garage Apartment for Rent.

Separate from house, utilities paid, non smoking, no pets. 817-4441906.

3/1/1 $1100/MO. NEW CARPET, NEW PAINT, NO PETS. 3233 HIAWATHA, LAKE WORTH 817-4088111 FOR APPT.

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

Rent Unfurnished

3-2 brick home in Springtown. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Background check required. $975/mo & deposit.

817-929-9323. 817-935-9527.

2-1 duplex in Springtown, W/D connections, $575/mo. $300 deposit. 817-363-6737, please leave message.

3BR 2BA 850 sq. ft. with large backyard, front & rear porches, propane heat, $850/mo. 817-3712664.

3-2-2 brick plus sunroom with wood burning stove, ceramic tile, carpet, fenced backyard, close to Azle Jr. High. 720 James Street, $800/mo. plus deposit, by appointment only.

817-319-4517.

Find a home in the community classifieds

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

817-444-2430 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.

Fabulous Floor Plans

2-1½ SW, $500/mo. $350 deposit, $35 application fee. 817-444-0205.

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!

PELICAN BAY: 1233 LINDALE TERRACE, 3-2, $895/$600 deposit.

Gene Thompson & Associates, 817246-4646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol.

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

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

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

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

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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

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

817-980-3066.

3-2 SW, $675/mo. $400 deposit, $35 application fee. 817-444-0205.

Well Drilling

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Metal Buildings

36 Years in Azle

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Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

www.stewartbend.com; sales@stewartbend.com

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

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

Pecan Acres RV Park Inc.

A sphAlt & G rAvel

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

GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES

12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle

HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

D R I V E W AY S

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

Find it in the classifieds Commercial & Residential

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

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

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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

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

We now have Pull-Throughs!

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Businessman dies in shooting incident said, to a point where Rogers produced a handgun and shot Bettis multiple times.

Bettis, 40 and an Azle native, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Due to multiple gunshot wounds, his death has been ruled a homicide by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Rogers, 47, the owner of the property where the incident occurred, surrendered to Azle police voluntarily, according to West, and was taken into custody without incident.

He was escorted to the Azle Po-

lice Department for questioning at the time of the incident and has been fully cooperative with law enforcement officials, West said.

“There have been no formal charges filed at this time,” West said. “Bettis and Rogers may have known each other and the argument that took place was domestic in nature.”

The investigation is still ongoing and will be presented to the Parker County Grand Jury upon its completion, West added.

In addition to Azle PD detectives and officers, Tarrant Regional Water District

Lake Patrol officers, Azle Fire Marshal Kenny Wilson, and the Texas Rangers assisted in the investigation at the scene.

Bettis grew up in Azle and graduated from AHS in 1993.

After college, he oversaw operations at First Independent Insurance, an affiliate of First Bank and later, Pinnacle Bank, from 2000 to 2010.

Bettis was active in the community as well as in the rodeo community.

He is the father of two young children.

See obituary elsewhere in this publication.

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Former Chamber President Bettis known for supporting Azle by carla noah stutsman An Azle man was shot and killed Sunday evening, Dec. 21 during an altercation between two men.

Former Azle Area Chamber of Commerce President Brad Bettis was shot several times.

Azle police were dispatched to a disturbance at 620 South Stewart Street at 5:54 p.m.

According to Interim Police Chief Darrell West, the initial 911 call reported a verbal altercation between Benny Aulvry Rogers and Bettis.

That disturbance escalated, West

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BY NATALIE The City GENTRY of Springtow busy for the last n has kept year.

2014 ing of saw the completio the n and openprovemen City’s SplashPad ts to the , the imthe constructi waste water Court Annex on and plant, building,opening of the ments to FM and improveSpringtow 51 among other n residents to see changes projects.

2015 including: throughouwill continue t the city in Widening The city of Walnut Creek will continue widen Walnut tion of State Creek near working to the intersecHighway The ect havefinalized plans199 and FM 51. been approved for the by the projTexas PLEASE

If you’re planning to celebrate the New Year with a little bubbly – or any other alcoholic beverage – make sure you have a plan to get home safely.

The Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists that law enforcement will be out in force on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in an effort to reduce crashes and discourage drunk driving.

SEE LOOMING Despite And that means around here, too. , PAGE traffic 2A. with TxDOT’s annual Holiday Impaired zooming the widening by above, Driving Campaign began Dec. 1 and of the waterwa two ducks runs through New Year’s Day to prochill out y. mote the importance of planning for a on a deep sober ride. and dark Decemb

BY NATALIE The campaign coincides with an er on Walnut As the GENTRY increase in law enforcement patrols New Creek. mester aimed at reducing the number of imTheir habitat begin, Year and the and residents Springtow new se- School District paired driving crashes in Texas during will change are warnedn businesse ously received (SISD) has tious of the holiday season. in 2015 Photo s several to

by Mark informati previworking companies K. Campbell Springtow Numerous law enforcement agenThere claimingbe cau- about on from partment with the district's is no n businesse companie to place. cies throughout the state will also imsuch agreemen on fundraiser athletic be motional s The Specialtie such as “Pro-s de- Stop” plement no-refusal initiatives.

The companie t in ment Springtow s. saying n Independ Drivers arrested for DWI can face or arrangeme s have they ares” and “Spirit ly mentione ness securing be displayed d sponsorsh specifical- panies and ent for advertisements nt jail time and up to $17,000 in court busithe district. has not with these comservices. as a fundraise ip ads will be on laJunta volunteer firefighter matthew thomas tends to the driver who lost control of a pickup monday, onday, Dec. Dec. 29, 29, on on Flat Flat rock road near costs and legal fees. requested to schedule thrown SISD t-shirts r events.

The only these posters. to crowds n investigation is underway to determine why and The legal limit for intoxication in Dwayne Drive. the man was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries. an that According at athletic thority to company that traveled across across the the roadway roadway to to the the opposite opposite bar bar ditch, ditch, struck struckaaculvert, culvert,aatelephone telephonepole, pole,and and The district Texas is .08 blood or breath alcohol how he lost control of the vehicle, which traveled to the company has Star Sports.promote the doesn’t a metal fence before it came to a stop.

Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman concentration. claiming district, any district the au- should have any other is Five They be reported. such a agreeprivilege If in doubt sponsors received approval for the to solicit quest contact about a sponsorsh fall and spring sports 1700 or the SISD ip reCommercthe Springtow at 817-220e at 817-220-7n Chamber of 872.

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The year in review, Part 1: by mark k. campbell The earthquakes that rattled the Azle area in late 2013 hung around in 2014 – and brought with it a swarm of activists.

Fires, criminals, retiring leadership, and HGTV were just a few of the happenings in the first half of 2014.

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sign up for a bus ride to Austin to get attention for the quakes.

Sure enough, people – including an Elvis impersonator and some preteens – later spoke with RRC representatives in Austin about their tremor concerns.

Eventually, the earthquakes stopped.

On Jan. 23, a man with a gun “hearing voices” on West Columbia Drive kept Azle police at bay. With help from the Parker County Special Operations Group, Shaylor Alan Lambert was eventually forcefully removed from the house and taken into custody.

The Bank of Azle foiled a forgery when teller Marlisa Godsey discovered suspicious activity – from Florida – on a customer’s account.

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tors around town.

On Feb. 14, wrestler Jesse Grubbs became Azle High School’s first-ever two-time state champion when she repeated her 2013 gold medal effort in Garland. causAfter Joe Floyd Coffee was arrested for caus ing a disturbance at a convenience store, he be beincludgan confessing to several other crimes – includ Valentine’s Day, Day,aa ing an aggravated robbery on Valentine’s car theft and even an arson.

Pelican Bay police solved eight burglaries in the ‘Bay and Reno, arresting five individuals.

After accepting de-annexation petitions in January, the Reno City Council rejected them all in February.

The Red Solo Cup Barbecue Bash raised Foundaaround $50,000 for the Azle Education Founda tion.

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As usual, K. CAMPBE plenty went ing area last on in Springtow LL Here are year. the highlights n and the surround: January A four-yearold girl help after used her on the sideher mother passed mother's cell phone of the out 13. The mother road in the 300behind the wheel to call for in the vehicle. was arrested; block of of Young a pickup drug paraphern On Jan. Road grocery 15, the remodel alia was Jan. store, was found for specials. completeof Brookshire's, February March Springtow and the After The University Interscholastic With no one filing against incumbents, both public jammed n's lone Coach eight seasons League’s biennial realignment put Azle Azle and Lakeside cancelled scheduled May Brad Turner the store coaching director in the same district with two Wichita elections. That saved Azle $10,000 and Lake Lakefor a few stepped down. the football Emily months He remainedPorcupine Falls schools, three from Saginaw, Brew- side $4,000. female Mitchell became more. as athletics, The Azle Drumline competed in Houston er, and Denton, resuming the arch rivalry to make All-State the first Springtow In All-State with Boswell, the Take the Lake football March 8 and won the regional competition, edg edgChoir. freshman, Band competitio n High game. ing Houston Cy-Fair by one-half point.

School was School Bands. chosen for the n, SHS' Jacob SMU officials came to Azle and inHigh Associatio Matthews PLEASE SEE 2014, PAGE 3A. stalled a series of seismic activity monin of Texas , a resigningschool principal Chris Penningto Small school year.July 1, following n announce the completio A Springtow n of the d he was rested for n woman, 2013-14 Rachelle Road in a Christmas Day aggravateDeann Martin, Azle.

Melissa 14 pages plus supplements d robbery was Elementar Westberry, a off Flat ary, was one kindergar Rock vey Academy ten teacher of 32 instructor A U.S. Geological Survey report said most of the College of Exemplar at Goshen s nized. Jan. 24. Poolville' y Teachers honored at a JackCreek T-Mobile 20-plus reported earthquakes were centered near Reno event at Hars Teri Simpson Upgrade users should Weatherfo and Briar. s that Azle, Texas 76020 get rd February was also tower that sits included newbetter phone recogThe annual on the and equipme high school now part UIL realignme nt are Internet service property almost complet soon. 6A – was of 4A with the nt , an onsite creation was bizarre. paired e Springtow workeron the in some sports with different of a higher n – Photo top said. Region II, schools like

by Mark in variousclassification, a rarity football, the K. Campbell for a school Porcupine sports. s became Plus, west of the Metroplex part of PLEASE .

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January The main topic around town as the New Year arrived was earthquakes.

On Jan. 2, the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) sent representatives to address local quake concerns. A panel comprised of Austinites and local governmental representation heard plenty from the raucous crowd – despite being told there would be no “Q & A.” On Jan. 13, Azle High School was the site of a near media-frenzy as Metroplex news outlets descended upon the auditorium to hear activists whip some residents into a frenzy.

Complete with a guy wearing a gas mask and holding a sign that said “Ban activists poured into azle to encourage local resiFracking Now!!!,” local concerned dents to head to austin to protest the earthquake folks heard groups urging people to swarm in early 2014.

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