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A Reason to be Thankful

Springtown woman arrested for supplying minors – some pre-teens – at party BY NATALIE GENTRY A Springtown woman, Mandy Wells, was arrested by the Weatherford-Parker County Special Crimes Unit (SCU) for providing marijuana and alcohol to minor children at her home during a party. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mandy Nichole Wells, 32, on a warrant Thursday, Nov. 19 after receiving the initial information, and conducting the preliminary investigation of an underage party held earlier this month at her residence in the 300 block of Meadow Road in Springtown. The investigation was turned over to the SCU, where members identifi ed eight of the juveniles attending the

party, confi rming them to be between 12 to 14 years of age. A search warrant was conducted at Wells’ home, where drug paraphernalia was found and seized as evidence. In addition, Wells implicated herself to investigators by saying she had possession of the marijuana and alcohol and offered it to the juveniles at the party. According to the probable cause warrant affi davit, Wells told the juveniles they “could all drink some beers, since they were all spending the night.” Wells later told investigators she “allowed the children to smoke and

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PLEASE SEE S’TOWN, PAGE 2A. way 199 Monday, Nov. 23 at approximately 7:30 a.m.

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Loving – one stitch at a time 1st Baptist distributes 1000s of handmade items BY NATALIE GENRY In addition, Owensby said that one requests for the pattern for the chemo of the ladies in the group mentioned scarves pattern frequently from out Cancer victims. how much a small pillow had meant of state, so it seems our items are Pregnant women. shared,” she said. to her after her mastectomy. Alzheimer’s patients. “While our group did not start out “It had been a gift from the hospital Newborns. as a missions outreach All have been helped by a local auxiliary,” Owensby group, it has morphed explained. church’s ministry. into exactly that. “After inquiring of Connie Owensby, wife of First Bap“We have sent quilts tist Church's Minister of Missions, the American Cancer to missionaries in Robert Owensby, organized a group Society and a couple Russia and made fetal of hospitals, we began of ladies in 2007. demise blankets for They began to use the FBC Fellow- to make pillows and premature still-borns ship Center to meet once a week to donate them to surgitoo tiny for a standard share their love of sewing and quilt- cal patients as well Connie Owensby receiving blanket,” as breast cancer paing. Group organizer Owensby continued. “We have been meeting every tients.” “We have made blanThe group currently Thursday morning since that time,” kets for hurricane vicsupplies 30 heartOwensby said. And since then, the group Love ‘n’ shaped pillows every other month to a tims in Galveston.” Once a year the group makes enough Stitches has created and given away local breast cancer surgeon. An encouraging Scripture verse is items to hold an auction for internathousands of handmade items benefi ting all sorts of people, young and placed on an attached card that in- tional missions. Their most recent auction – Thurscludes the “Love ‘n Stitches” group old. day, Nov. 19 – raised $8,976. Owensby said, “We have donated name and church name. “One hundred percent of the pro“We also furnish chemo scarves and numerous baby quilts to both Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Crisis Center crocheted or knitted caps for patients ceeds going directly to our missionarand Grace House Ministries in Weath- undergoing chemo resulting in loss of ies in the field,” Owensby said. All in all, the ladies of the “Love their hair,” Owensby said. erford. She noted that the response has been ‘n Stitches” group have created and “We have donated quilts made speThe “Love ‘n Stitches” group has also made quilts to accompany cifi cally for Alzheimer's patients as overwhelmingly positive and inspires donated over 6,000 pillows, caps, scarves, and blankets for patients in Missions Pastor Rev. Robert Owensby and Senior Pastor Dr. Hal well as lap robes and walker aprons that group to keep working. “We get sweet notes of thanks and Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties. for nursing home patients.” Kinkeade on missions in Russia.

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A tale of 6 cities: Our local municipalities BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN With annual municipal elections City Type Council Mayor Land Population coming up next May and the associated fi ling period for those who are pay/month pay/month Area in 2013 considering a run for elected offi ce, we at The Springtown Epigraph and The Azle news thought we’d do a comAzle Home Rule $20 $40 8.842 sq mi 11,334 parison of the six cities in our coverage area. Lakeside Type A $0 $0 1.5 sq mi 1,364 We’ll compare and contrast the types of cities in our coverage areas – Pelican Bay Type A $0 $0 384 acres 1,573 the cities of Azle, Springtown, Reno, and Pelican Bay as well as the towns Reno Type A $50 $1,200 12.86 sq mi 2,573 of Sanctuary and Lakeside – provide information about how much elected Sanctuary Type A $0 $0 192 acres 334 officials are paid in each city/town. We’ve obtained information from Springtown Type A $0 $0 2.8 sq mi 2,722 publicly available web sites as well as from responses to open records reThe six cities in the comparison are quests to each of the six cities in the charter (constitution for the city) and government will have. One example of the difference in the discussed below in alphabetical order: decide how to structure its city govcomparison. two types of cities regards annexation, But fi rst, some background on types ernment. City of Azle Today, only about a quarter of Texas or the addition of land to the city. of cities. The city of Azle is, by far, the largGeneral-law cities cannot annex adcities are home-rule cities. Other Lone Star cities are general- jacent unincorporated areas without est of the six cities in the comparison. Types of cities The city was incorporated as a GenCities in Texas are classifi ed as ei- law cities, meaning they are governed the property owner's consent; home ther “general-law” or “home-rule” cit- by general state laws regarding mu- rule cities may annex without con- eral Law city in 1957, and became a nicipalities rather than by charters sent but must provide essential ser- Home Rule city in 1969, after its popies. When a city reaches a population of adopted by the voters. These small vices within a specifi ed period of time ulation reached 5,000. With a population of 11,334 in 2013, more than 5,000 people, it may hold general-law cities must follow state (generally within three years) or the an election to become a home-rule laws concerning the form of govern- property owner may fi le suit to be de- the city covers 8.842 square miles, with approximately two-thirds of its city, meaning it may write its own city ment for the city and the powers that annexed.

territory located in Tarrant County and about one-third in Parker County. Azle is the only Home Rule city in this comparison as it is the only city with a population of more than 5,000. As such, it’s also the only city in the comparison with its own charter, originally adopted in 1971. Coincidentally, the city has just appointed a seven-member Charter Review Commission in anticipation of a charter election in May 2016. The objective of that election is to update the existing Azle charter to bring it in line with state law, which often prevails. The last charter election in Azle was in 1990. Azle City Secretary Norma Zenk provided information that on Sept. 16, 2003, the Azle city council adopted Resolution 2003-17, authorizing council members to be paid $20 for council meetings each month and for the mayor to be paid $40 for council meetings each month. Prior to that action, council members were paid $10 a month and the mayor was paid $20 a month. Zenk also provided a copy of the resolution, as requested. PLEASE SEE TOWNS, PAGE 3A.

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Workers enjoyed a sunny day and went to work replacing the roof on the historic Tabernacle on the Square. The repair funds came from monies raised during the ongoing restoration project. Photos by Misty Shaw

S’town mom arrested, jailed ■ S’TOWN, FROM PAGE ONE.

drink, but she kept them under control… the children did get high but did not require any special attention… she thought for a minute that it [giving beer and marijuana] was a bad idea but she did it anyway.” Investigators also reported that during an interview with Wells, she admitted to “selfmedicating” a child, because the child’s medication was not working. Investigators said Wells provided the minors marijuana and alcohol without prompting, which she and the children smoked in her bedroom and living room. Investigators spoke with the parents of the juveniles who stated they all wished to pursue charges against Wells on behalf of their minor children.

Mandy Nichole Wells Wells has been charged with second-degree felony delivery of marijuana to a child and a Class A Misdemeanor for furnishing alcohol to a minor. As of Nov. 23 Wells remained in the Parker County Jail with her bond set at $20,000.

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Towns differ on paying mayor and council ■ TOWNS, FROM PAGE ONE.

Town of Lakeside The town of Lakeside was incorporated in 1960 with a population of 651. It is a Type A General Law city located entirely in Tarrant County, partly along the shores of Lake Worth. By 2013, Lakeside’s population rose to 1,364, and the town is comprised of 1.5 square miles of land. According to Town Administrator Norman Craven, Lakeside’s mayor and city council receive no compensation for their service to the town. City of Pelican Bay Formerly a dairy farm, the city of Pelican Bay gets its name from nearby Pelican Island on Eagle Mountain Lake. The city was incorporated Aug. 8, 1981 following a petition drive led by Ruth Howard, who became the city’s first mayor. This Type A General Law city is located on a mere 148 acres and its population in 2013 was 1,573. City Secretary Teri Anthony says Pelican Bay aldermen and mayor serve the city as volunteers and are not compensated for their service. City of Reno Incorporated in November 1966, the city of Reno is a Type A General Law city. It claims to be the second

largest city in Parker County; 1 “Against,” the residents of geographically, that may be what is now the city of Sanctutrue, as it covers 12.86 square ary voted to incorporate in an election held May 5, 1969. miles. The Type A General Law However, its population of 2,573 puts it among the smaller city encompasses 192 acres of cities in the county with only Hudson Oaks, Sanctuary, and the Annettas having fewer citizens. Reno City Secretary RaRamah Burns mah Burns reReno City Secretary sponded to our open records request with the land south of SH 199 in Parker following information: “The mayor was raised at the County, and its population in regular council meeting on Dec. 2013 was 334. According to Sanctuary City 22, 2008, to be effective after the May 2009 election, from Secretary Chris Stewart, the $600 to $1,200 a month. The city’s mayor and council memcouncil was raised from $25 bers serve entirely voluntarily to $50 at the same meeting to with no compensation. be effective after the May 2009 election. We are in the process City of Springtown By far the oldest city in of getting the documents.” As of press time Nov. 20, no the comparison, Springtown document had been produced. was first settled in 1856 on a A later informal request for creek fed by numerous natural minutes from that meeting gar- springs. It was incorporated as nered this response from Burns: a city in 1884. Today, Springtown sits on “I’m still looking through doc2.8 square miles of land, and its uments.” Granville G. “Randy” Martin population in 2013 was 2,722. According to Springtown was mayor of the city of Reno at the time; he lost his bid for City Secretary Jhanna Bogan, re-election in May 2009 to the city is a Type A General Law city. No compensation is Roen Cox. provided for its mayor or council members, who choose to City of Sanctuary By a vote of 30 “For” and serve their city as volunteers.

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A group of Reno Elementary students had the opportunity to ride on the Big Kahuna Party Bus as a result of their fundraising effort at the school. After the ride, they were treated to Pizza Hut for lunch.

City council considers three zoning requests BY NATALIE GENTRY Planning and zoning decisions were at the forefront of Nov. 19 Springtown City Council meeting. The city council unanimously approved a zoning change request for a piece of property just east of the intersection of North Avenue A and East 1st Street. The owners of WestAir/Ward Welding had requested that the property be changed from single family residential property to highway commercial district.

Hunger finale arrives alone. But there is plenty of vi- 2 for a lecture. ■ HUNGER, FROM PAGE 12A. olence and killing so this rating They just want to see how too bad because some scenes is spot on. true the movie stays to the would’ve looked cool in the book, if President Snow gets former format. Summing up his, and who Katniss chooses Yes, there are present-day as her boyfriend. The rating applications about the movie’s Those sewer mutts are scary, theme – rising up against tyran- Next up well designed, and relentless. ny, the rich depressing the poor The Good Dinosaur, the latThey are worthy of the PG-13 – but no one is going to see Part est Pixar release.

Next up on the agenda two variance requests for properties in the city. The first request was made by the owners of the Amstar at 622 North Main Street so that they may add onto their existing structure. The second request was made by the Springtown Independent School District. This request would allow a metal building to be erected at Springtown High School in order for the students in the Agriculture Department to house

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NEWS DIGEST Epigraph closed Nov. 26-27 The Springtown Epigraph will close for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 to spend the happy time with families. We here at the Epigraph wish everyone a bountiful, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

Bonus Bucks program underway Shoppers can register to win up to $300 in Bonus Bucks – money that can be spent in participating businesses. Boxes can be found throughout Springtown. Winners will be named at the Dec. 12 Christmas on the Square at noon and victors must be present to win

SISD application for January credit by exam due Dec. 11 SISD will provide opportunities for students in grades kindergarten through twelve to accelerate to the next grade level or earn course credit without having received prior instruction. An application must be submitted for all grade levels and a conference must occur prior to the deadline for submitting the application. Contact school counselors or campus principals to schedule a conference and to complete an application. The testing window dates for the exams are: grades K-12: January 11-15; June 6-10; and August 8-12. There is no charge for exams for acceleration if taken during these posted dates. If a parent/guardian requests for his/her child to test at times other than these posted dates, the parent/guardian is responsible for purchasing the exams. The deadline to submit an application for the January 1115, window is Dec. 11.

Toy donations accepted until Dec. 14 All four area White’s Funeral Homes – in Springtown at 401 North Main Street, Azle, Weatherford, and Mineral Wells – are conducting a toy drive through Dec. 14. Toys are accepted Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All toys – for boys or girls ages 6 months to 15 years – will be donated to the Pythian Children’s Home and local angel trees. Call 817-596-4811 for details.

Reno Toys for Tots deadline Dec. 15 Reno is accepting gifts for its annual Toys for Tots programs. Applications to receive gifts can be picked up at City Hall, 195 West Reno Road. The deadline for applications is Dec. 15. Call 817-221-2500 for more information.

BY NATALIE GENTRY off 24 hours a day at the The Springtown Police De- Springtown Police Department partment will begin their annual and during office hours at City Hall. holiday toy drive next week. Applications for children Now through Dec. 18, officers will be issuing little red 15 years of age and younger to receive a gift through the tickets for program toys for will be acminor viocepted at lations. the SpringThese town Potickets are lice Denot actual partment citations, during regbut an opp o r t u n i t y This “ticket” may take the place ular hours to spread of minor traffic violation cita- t o d a y through Christmas tions this Christmas season. Photo courtesy of Springtown Police Dept. Dec. 11. cheer. RememThe hope ber though, is that, in the spirit of giving, recipients you don’t have to be naughty in of these “tickets” will pay it order to donate to the “Tickets forward and donate a new, un- for Toys” program Gifts may also be dropped wrapped gift for a needy local off during business hours at child. Those who receive a ticket the Dog House Pet Salon, need to make sure to attach it to Woody Creek BBQ, El Cerrito, Southern Rustic Wear, Pinthe donated toy. Springtown has joined many nacle Bank, both Taco Times Information about each of the Springtown Chamber’s Police Departments around the location, Moss Rehabilitation, senior angels is provided on the adoption sheets to country such as Boston, Lub- In and Out Cuts, and Chicken assist with shopping. Photo by Natalie Gentry bock, and several Cincinnati Express. All monetary donations must suburbs that participate in this be made at the Springtown Potradition. Donations may be dropped lice Station.

Send me an Angel Sr. Angel Tree returns this season

BY NATALIE GENTRY The Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce has almost 50 senior angels on this year’s Senior Angel Tree ready to be adopted. The Chamber wants to ensure that every one of these seniors has a merry Christmas. Anyone wishing to adopt a Senior Citizen Angel may stop by the Chamber office from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to choose one. The office will be closed Nov. 26-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Place purchases in gift bags and tissue paper; do not wrap them. Gifts are due at the office no later than Dec. 11 so that they can be organized and ready for pick-up or delivery on Dec. 18. Individuals or businesses that don’t have time to shop may make monetary donations to the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 112 South Main, or call 817-220-7828.

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Duo named top Optimist students BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The November Springtown Optimist Club’s Tex-Anne and Texan of the Month are high school juniors Madison Beckwith and Grant Trichel. Beckwith, daughter of Tommy and Jennifer Beckwith, is a member of the National Honor Society and has been named a Texas Music Scholar twice. Involved in the gifted and talented program at SHS, she has competed in UIL competitions in calculator, mathematics, and science. Beckwith is deeply involved in the Sound of Springtown band. Madison Beckwith and Grant Trichel were named the She said she especially enjoys Springtown Optimist Club’s Tex-Anne and Texan of the visiting elementary schools as Month for November. Photo by Mark K. Campbell part of PAL – Peer Assistance

& Leadership. Beckwith has been active in her church’s Vacation Bible School for years and she volunteers at a nearby nursing home. She said she is planning on becoming a medical doctor. Beckwith will attend Baylor University then, eventually, seek to achieve her goal of working as an ER doctor. She noted that she hoped her fellow students will remember her as “someone they could confide in if they had a bad day.” When asked by presenter SHS Principal Scott McPherson where she would be in her life in 10 years, Beckwith said she should be finishing medical school and serving a residency

in an emergency room. Trichel is the son of Gerry and Vicky Trichel. He is involved in Future Farmers of America and band. In FFA, Trichel is a quiz team member as well as a part of the entomology team. An All-Region Honors band member, Trichel is part of the award-winning SHS drumline. In the Sound of Springtown, he is a front ensemble captain. Part of Trichel’s claim to fame is wielding a fierce cowbell, McPherson noted. “People seem to love me for it,” Trichel said, smiling. In Texas Math and Science Coaches Association competitions, he has vied in number sense, calculator, science, and

math at the state level. Trichel is the junior class treasurer. He plays piano at church and helps with VBS. That love of music is sending Trichel post-SHS to Texas A&M where he aims to become part of the Fighting Aggie Band. There, he will major in something physics or engineering related, hoping to eventually work on a project to explore Mars. Trichel said he hopes to be remembered as a friend by his fellow SHS students, someone who was respected and available to help. In 10 years, he said he hopes to be working with NASA.

Celebrating the holiday – Springtown style Christmas on the Square returns, marking 22 years BY NATALIE GENTRY Christmas on the Square has provided Springtown residents with a fun combination of holiday entertainment and shopping on the first weekend in December for the last 21 years. This year‘s event is set for Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday shopping As always various vendors will have booths onsite so, guests can purchase items such as crocheted pieces, crosses and handmade jewelry Vendors representing brands

such as Pampered Chef, Thirty-one, Scentsy, and Premier Jewelry will have booths full of items available to buy as well. Health and beauty products including Younique, Avon, Mary Kay, and Young Living essential oils will also be available. In addition, Christmas decorations, like deco-mesh wreaths and ornaments will be displayed and for purchase to add that last touch of holiday cheer. The Carter BloodCare Bus will be set up again this year – at 11 a.m-2:30 p.m. on the southeast corner of the Square

so children can tell him if they have been naughty or nice and let him know what they want for Christmas. A petting zoo will be erected in the northwest corner to give the kids a place to interact with fun furry critters while they wait for their turn Santa will return to the Square Dec. on the pony ride. A group of inflat12. Photo by Natalie Gentry ables will be located so guests can give the gift of near the petting zoo so kids can life. zip down the 25 foot high slide, jump in the bounce house, or Calling all kids traverse the obstacle course. Santa Claus himself will be located by the Christmas tree Center stage on the western side of the lawn This year’s entertainment

lineup is sure to keep guests’ feet tapping. The music begins at 11 a.m. with the SHS Showstoppers. At 11:30, the All-City Choir directed by Sally McPhetridge will take the stage for 30 minutes. Next up at noon is the Springtown Intermediate School 5th6th Grade Honor Choir directed by Dean Smith and Aubyn Wood. At 12:30 p.m. is the First United Methodist Church of Azle Upper Room Ringers – directed by Margaret Bolding. Weatherford’s Klassy Kloggers will return to the Christmas on the Square at 1 for their eighth year. The Reno Elementary School Rockets choir will take the

stage at 1:30, followed by the RES third grade at 1:45; Both groups are directed by Sandra Boyd. This year’s Bonus Bucks drawing will take place at 2 on the Tabernacle stage. The Springtown High School color guard will return to the Christmas on the Square stage for the second year at 2:30. Faye Rowell will perform at 2:45. Next, the First Baptist Church Praise Team and Solos will perform under the direction of JB Perry at 3:15. Then comes the FBC Celebration Choir at 3:30 p.m. The SHS and SMS Choirs, directed by Denise Johnson and Wood, will close out the entertainment when they take the stage at 4:00.

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Hazel Jean Keeney 1930-2015

Hazel Jean Olsen Keeney, 85, of Springtown passed from this earthly world Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Weatherford. Visitation was held from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown. Interment followed at Saint Olaf Cemetery in Cranfills Gap. Hazel was born Aug. 27, 1930 to Carl and Jenny Olsen. Hazel spent her younger years in Cranfills Gap. On Dec. 28, 1949 she married her love, William “Bill” Keeney, in Taos, New Mexico. They were mar-

ried for 55 years before his passing in Feb., 2005. In 1972 she and her family moved to Springtown where she resided the rest of her life. A long-time educator and librarian, Hazel received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Tarleton University and her Masters of Librarian Science from the University of North Texas. She often referred to her love of teaching and learning. She retired from the Springtown I.S.D. in the early 1990’s after 32 years of teaching service. She was a proud member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. A long time member of the Lutheran Church community, she was most active in the church activities at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Weatherford. Mrs. Keeney is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and husband, Bill. Survivors include her 4 children, Karen, Walker, Elizabeth, and Jay; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The Springtown Epigraph, Nov. 26, 2015 Edition

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Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Azleland Memorial Park Chapel, under the care of Roberts Family Affordable Funeral Home. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and doing crafts. She honored her husband, loved her children, and above all, had a strong connection and deep faith in God. Leola is prepared for this journey, and will be welcomed with open and loving arms. Survivors include her sons, Jerry and wife Wanda, Ronnie and wife Donna; her daughLeola Christine Hull, 92, of ter, Pat. Keller, passed away on Nov. The Springtown Epigraph, 13, 2015. Nov. 26, 2015 Edition Funeral service was held on

Wilma Ilene Stevens 1932-2015

Wilma was born in Adams County, Indiana to Harold and Dottie Runkle. She was a graduate of Geneva High School and later married Billy Joe Stevens. Wilma will be missed. Survivors include her children, Stephen Stevens and Brenda Burch; grandsons, Kelly and Scott Stevens; granddaughters, Ashley Barnes, Jesseca Martin, Deirdre Delaney; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; brothers, Jim, George, Richard, David and Bob Runkle; sisters, Joan Bolke, Gloria Anderson, and Maxine Farris. Wilma Stevens of Springtown, was called to our Lord and Savior on Nov. 14, 2015.

The Texas Extension Education Association District 3 fall training meeting was held Nov. 17 at the Springtown Senior Center. Twelve members from the Springtown club attended including: (l-r) Sheila Woody, Rena Mae Woody, Charlsta Smith, Wanda Lacey, Ola Culwell, Cita Honeycutt, Helen Geerlings, Ella Carpenter, Joyce Dickerson, Barbara Sampson, Julia Moseley, and Kathy Smith.

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Fuel switch woes repaired BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN

If you got fuel – gas or diesel – in Azle Nov. 7, heads up. After 11 p.m. that Saturday, a driver for Douglass Distributing got his hoses mixed up and accidentally pumped unleaded gasoline into the diesel tank and diesel fuel into the unleaded gasoline tank at the Kwik Stop/ Shell gas station located at 455

Northwest Parkway – across Central Avenue from Jack in the Box. The pumps were shut down the next day, Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. V Power, also known as super unleaded gasoline, at the Kwik Stop was not affected by the switch at all, and the problem with unleaded and diesel has

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Brookshire’s food drive underway 34th annual Spirit of Christmas drive aims to feed 15,000 families Brookshire Grocery Co. makes it easy to get in the Christmas spirit and to give to families in need of food with its 34th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive. Through Dec. 22, the Springtown Brookshire’s, along with others throughout

Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas will collect donations of non-perishable food items which will be donated to local service organizations and food pantries for distribution. Customers may also purchase pre-assembled “grab bags” for $5 or scan coupons

for $1 or $5 which will be used to purchase additional food items. The goal is to provide a week’s worth of food to approximately 15,000 families throughout Brookshire Grocery Co.’s market area. Families will receive a box of non-

perishable food items such as canned vegetables, rice and pasta, as well as a coupon for a free roasting hen. The Spirit of Christmas Food Drive began in Tyler in 1982 with the Rose City Kiwanis Club, with about 90 families in the Tyler area re-

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Be the funny one this Thanksgiving Day

othing’s worse than the uncomfortable silence during the Thanksgiving Day meal. So, as in years past, here’s a slew of holiday related jokes to break the ice – and make you the funniest guy/gal at the table. What is a scarecrow’s favorite fruit? Straw-berries. Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? The outside. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving? The letter G. Why did the turkey sit on a toma-

What do you call a turhawk? key with a banjo? To hatchet. A bird that can pluck itWhy was the turkey arself. rested? What did the baby corn Police suspected fowl say to the mama corn? play. Where’s popcorn? What should you wear Why did they let the to Thanksgiving dinner? turkey join the band? A har-vest. It had drumsticks. What is a turkey’s faWhat key has legs but vorite dessert? can’t open a lock? Peach gobbler. ON YOUR A tur-key. What kind of music did What sound does a turPilgrims like? MARK key’s phone make? Plymouth Rock. Why was the soup the Mark K. Campbell Wing! Wing! What smells best at most expensive thing at Thanksgiving? the Thanksgiving dinner? Your nose. It had 24 carrots.

What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, google, google. What did the turkey say to the hunter? Quack! Quack! What does a vampire call Thanksgiving? Fangs-giving. Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building? Yes, buildings can’t jump. Why should you eat a goose instead of a turkey for Thanksgiving? You get more stuffing. How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey? One, but you really have to squeeze

him in. What should you be most thankful for on Thanksgiving? That you are not a turkey. What did the mother hen say to her misbehaving chicks? “If your father could see you now, he would turn over in his gravy.” And finally... A lady was buying turkeys at the frozen food aisle but couldn’t find one large enough. She asked, “Do these turkeys get bigger?” The stock boy said, “No, ma’am, they’re dead.” Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor, and, at Thanksgiving, his mother always cooked a “hen.”

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believe I saw Christmas deco- 31 years and counting. rations in at least one store as 6. I am thankful for two wonderful early as Septemgrown-up children who ber. In October, love Jesus and honor their many retailers had parents. Halloween deco5. I am thankful for an rations on one aisle and amazing son-in-law and Christmas decorations on daughter-in-law for whom another. I have been in sevI prayed for many years eral stores this week and before I ever knew them. people are just now – JUST 4. I am thankful for the NOW – wishing me “Hap20 years I spent loving and py Thanksgiving.” I was being loved by the people tempted last week to tell of God in my role as a pasStarbucks that my name tor. was “Happy Thanksgiv3. I am thankful for parLIFE MATTERS ents ing”… who gave me great Thanksgiving is my faroots and encouraged me vorite holiday, not because Gerry Lewis to find my wings. of the food or football 2. I am thankful for god(both of which I will partake of with ly mentors who invested in me and gratitude); it is because it is a deliber- taught me how to invest in others. ate day set apart to fulfill something 1. I am thankful for the amazing adthat is one of my core values and key- venture of life at this time in history stone habits: gratitude. and for the people with whom I get to I typically don’t participate in things share the journey. going around Facebook, but favorite BONUS: At the time I wrote that daughter tagged me about 14 months list, I was not yet a grandpa. So, ago on a challenge to list 10 things for rather than finding what to cut from which I am thankful. I shared them on the original list, I am adding that I Facebook at her request and I share am thankful to have a little girl who them again now in celebration of can’t say “Grandpa” yet, but whose Thanksgiving. They are not in order of eyes light up when “bmpuh” comes importance, but in the order I thought into the room and who has given this of them. old dude a whole new experience in 10. I am thankful for the forgiving joy. grace of God when I’ve made bad “Rejoice always, pray continually, choices. give thanks in all circumstances; for 9. I am thankful for the protective this is God’s will for you in Christ Jegrace of God that has kept me from sus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) making many more bad choices. Our lives matter to God. For that, I 8. I am thankful for the amazing am thankful beyond words. love that God extended to bring me to Himself through faith in Jesus Christ. 7. I am thankful for the undeserved Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of love of a godly woman who is beautimissions for the Harvest Baptist Association, ful inside and out and for the amazing which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com. privilege of being married to her for

John C. Hayes: Defending the Alamo and Texas

hus far there had developed no well-recognized and permanently established corps of Rangers. There were no captains, apart from the regular military establishment, who were looked to for protection, who were always ready to ride on the Indian trail. There were a number of men fitted to do this, chief among them perhaps being Matthew Caldwell and Edward Burleson, but both belonged to the army. When Houston became president, he practically abolished the regular military force in the name of economy. There was one point, however that always needed some sort of military force, and that was San Antonio. Every Mexican force that entered Texas struck or hoped to strike that place, and it had to be guarded constantly. The man who was finally selected to

and fought Indians and Mexicans under Deaf Smith and Henry W. Karnes. In February, 1840, a group of San Antonio citizens recommended him to President Lamar as one competent to survey the boundary of Travis County in which Austhe capital, HISTORICAL tin, had just been HIGHLIGHTS located. C. Van Ness wrote to Laurie Moseley President Lamar on February 15, 1840, saying, “He is a gentleman of purest character and of much energy and ability. He is by profession a surveyor, and has been employed

as such in this county for the two last years and has shown himself fully competent to any work in his line.” The first record of military service was his participation in the Plum Creek fight, but there is nothing to indicate that he distinguished himself there. He must have shown much courage and ability, however, for in 1840 he became a captain of a company in San Antonio and below. Captain John T. Price, in charge of a spy company, or Rangers, was sent to the Nueces in January, 1841, to watch the movements of Canales, Vasquez, and Variel, who were operating in that region. Price wrote that he reached the Nueces on January 9, where “I met with Capt. Hays, who had passed down that river from the mouth of the Frio.” This was written in the Journals of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Texas, Fifth Congress,

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perform this task was John Coffee Hays. John C. Hays, known in Texas as Jack Hays, was born at Little Cedar Lick, Wilson County, Tennessee, on January 28, 1817. He was from the same section of the country as the McCullochs, Sam Houston, and Andrew Jackson, and was the same adaptable sort of person. It is said that Jackson purchased the Hermitage from Jack Hays’ grandfather, John Hays, who served with Jackson in some of his Indian wars, and who built Fort Haysboro. Jack’s father Harmon Hays, also fought with Jackson and named his son for General John Coffee, one of Jackson’s trusted officers. Hays came to Texas in 1837 or in the early part of 1838 – then about twentyone years of age – and took up his residence at San Antonio. Some accounts say that he joined the Texas Rangers

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First Session, on January 23, 1841. Evidently Hay received his appointment in 1840, under the administration of Lamar. He held it continuously until after the Mexican War, and under his leadership the best tradition of the Texas Rangers was established. President M. B. Lamar collected material preparatory to writing a history of Texas. Among the notes are sketches by various characters, including one by Hays. It is stated here that Hays served with Henry W. Karnes in 1838 in the spy service. It is also stated that Price’s and Hays’ spy companies were organized in the spring of 1840 because of rumors of Indian and Mexican invasions.

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Gov. communicates stance on refugees to White House

ov. Greg Abbott on Nov. 16 wrote a letter to the White House, informing President Obama “the State of Texas will not accept any refugees from Syria in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Paris.” “Further,” Abbott wrote, “I and millions of Americans implore you to halt your plans to accept more Syrian refugees in the United States. The FBI director testified to Congress that the federal government does not have the background information that is necessary to effectively conduct proper security checks on Syrian nationals.” Abbott quoted FBI Director James Comey, who last month told the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, “We can query our database until the cows come home, but there will be nothing show up because we have no record of them.” So, Abbott said, “Effective today, I am directing the Texas Health & Human Services Commission’s Refugee Resettlement Program to not participate in the resettlement of any Syrian refugees in the State of Texas. And I urge you, as president, to halt your

plans to allow Syrians to be resettled anywhere in the United States. Neither you nor any federal official can guarantee that Syrian refugees will not be part of any terroristic activity. As such, opening our door to them irresponsibly exposes our fellow Americans to unacceptable peril.” In other news, on Nov. 17, Abbott appointed Cecile Young as state refugee coordinator “to ensure coordination of public and private resources in refugee resettlement in the state.” Young, who has more than 28 years of state government budget and policy experience, has served three governors, an attorney general and a state representative. Hearing set on ‘sanctuary cities’ State Rep. Byron Cook, chair of the House Committee on State Affairs, on Nov. 18 scheduled a Dec. 10 public hearing to address examine state and local laws applicable to undocumented immigrants and analyze the effects of those laws in conjunction with federal immigration laws and the policies and practices followed by ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Cook, R-Corsicana, said the purpose

of the hearing is to support Gov. Abbott’s “call to keep Texas streets safe from crimes committed by criminal immigrants and to hold all Texas sheriffs to the strictest ICE standards.” Cook said he plans to invite sheriffs, heads of state agencies and other key individuals to testify.

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AG announces VSO settlement Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Nov. 18 announced a settlement resolving the state’s enforcement action against the Florida-based Veterans Support Organization and four of its principals, directors Richard Vanhouten, Stephen Casella, Robert Cruz and Michelle Vanhouten. Under the agreed final judgment and permanent injunction, the defendants must cease engaging in unlawful so-

licitation of charitable contributions in Texas and must dissolve VSO as a charitable organization in our state, Paxton said in a news release. Legal action against the group was filed in March 2014 in Travis County. Paxton said the state’s investigation found that VSO had raised more than $2.5 million in Texas from 2010 to 2012 and that more than 70 percent of those funds were diverted to Florida, where VSO is headquartered, and to Rhode Island, where it was incorporated, “contrary to the defendants’ statements to Texas donors that the charitable donations would benefit local veterans in need.” Trout possible for Thanksgiving Beginning in late November and continuing through March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department plans to stock nearly 300,000 hatcheryreared rainbow trout at more than 140 sites across the state. According to a Nov. 18 agency announcement, “Many of the fish stockings will be conducted at small community fishing lakes, state park lakes and popular river tailraces offering easy angling access.” Parks & Wildlife has been stocking

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Winter sports seasons are underway at SHS BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The 2015-16 UIL sports campaigns have begun for Springtown High School. Girls basketball is well underway and boys hoops and wrestling began the week of Thanksgiving (results not available at press time).

Veteran coaches (l-r) Susan Croft, James Rike, and Tye Adams return to direct, respectively, girls basketball, boys hoops, and wrestling. Photos by Mark K. Campbell Girls basketball Coach Susan Croft’s varsity began play on Nov. 10. Springtown (0-4) is winless so far, facing Nolan Catholic, DeLeon, Muenster, and Jacksboro. Back-to-back games were slated Nov. 23-24 at 5A Boswell and at home against Peaster (again, results not available at press time). The Lady Porcupines will, of course, miss the 2014-15 MVP Brooklyn Dauenhauer who was

crucial for SHS to reach a playoff berth. But five postseason-honored girls return this year, including the Newcomer of the Year in Molly Gideon, now a sophomore. First Teamer Khristin Mote, a senior, is back and so is Second Team honoree Adrienne Easter and fellow junior Honorable Mention standouts Gabby Terry and Bailey Willett. Four sophomores have made Croft’s top squad. District play starts Jan. 8 at Castleberry. Boys basketball Coach James Rike’s varsity also reached the postseason last year. After opening with Peaster at home Nov. 23, the Porcupines ventured to Stephenville the next day to start the season.

CORRECTON In last week’s story about the All-District volleyball selections, we neglected to list Jill Ray who was an Honorable Mention pick in 8-4A. Also: A story detailed the success of the freshman team winning the district championship. The junior varsity also won its 8-4A crown, going undefeated in district. The Epigraph regrets the errors. The Lady Porcupines hosted Muenster Nov. 17. Here, Springtown’s Molly Gideon keeps an eye on her visiting foe. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

A senior-heavy team – every player is a twelfth grader but for two juniors – hits the court for SHS, including potent center Dawson Meek, an 8-4A First Team pick last year. Trent Partain was an Honorable Mention selection in 201415. The Porcupines begin district play Jan. 19 at Lake Worth. Wrestling The Porcupines, led by Tye Adams, began the season at Fort Worth Carter-Riverside Nov. 24 against the Eagles and Euless Trinity. Springtown will host events Dec. 3 and 10 with the second date a district dual. The big tourney – district – is slated for Azle Feb. 6. State is Feb. 18-19, now in a Houston suburb, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

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Community leaders and the newspaper staff share their thoughts This Thanksgiving, I am so very thankful for my precious family, our health, and the many answered prayers! I stand in “Awesome Wonder” of our many blessings from above and I give thanks to God every day, “How Great Thou Art.” Renee Ball, Azle ISD administrative assistant

I am thankful for this wonderful life kGod has blessed me with. I am than with ive ful for friends, I couldn’t surv ily fam my for kful out them. I am than ! – I have been blessed with the best to ose cho I ice; cho for kful than I am so be happy every day because I have kful than am I for. much to be thankful ld for my health, laughter, music. I cou kful than ly eme extr am I on. and on go d for holidays because I will get to spen s! one d time with my love Amy Walker, Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce director

re I am thankful that I live in Texas, whe nt! orta imp God, family, and football are ily I am most thankful for a wonderful fam is and r, othe h eac ts por sup that loves and there for one another in all circumstancr othe any it ing es. I couldn’t imagine hav go way! I am very thankful that I get to I ng ethi som g doin day y ever to “work” sed absolutely love! I am extremely bles dspen y enjo I ple to work with great peo oring time with, and for having the opp ! own ingt Spr of kids the ch coa tunity to athISD Brian Hulett, Springtown letic director

I’m thankful for many things in my life. I’m thankful for life and that God woke me up this morning; I’m thankful for my son; I’m thankful to be an American; I’m thankful for the ability and the heart to serve my community; I’m thankful for the Lord providing for me and mine. I’m thankful I’m not a hater, but it’s tough sometimes. I’m thankful I have known love at least once in my life. I’m thankful I’m only responsible for my behavior. I’m thankful for the Word of Jesus and that He is in charge and I am not. Mayor Tom Clayton, Springtown

First I am thankful for my family who make me the man I am every day. I am thankful for my home that protects me and my family. I am thankful for my job that lets me interact with people I admire every day. I am thankful for God above that makes each day new and beautiful, and lastly I am thankful for love that lets me feel what it truly means to be alive. Mark Laudenheimer, grocery store director

Having seen combat and Communism at its worst, I’m very thankful for the freedom that I have to go, do, and even say what’s on my mind if I want to. I do not have to ask permission to have a meeting, or to minister anywhere. I’m also very thankful for my family and grandchildren. Rupert Harrell, minister

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I am thankful that after making a home here in Azle, Shelia, Kaylee and I have been genuinely and warmly I welcomed as friends and neighbors. ing will the for kful am also truly than hearts and devotion to duty of the men and women of the Azle Police Department, and deeply grateful for the love shown to them by the community they serve. Azle Chief of Police Rick Pippins

There is so much to be thankful for! I’m thankful for this wonderful community we all call home. Azle is full of wonderful people who truly do care about each other. Azle is a beacon of light in a dark world. Nate Simmons, banker

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I am thankful for parents who raised me to work hard, and to always strive for success. I am thankful for the opportunity to go to “work” every day and do what I love to do. I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others when it arises. I am thankful for good health that allows me to do the things I love to do. I’m thankful for good friends. I am thankful for all of the opportunities that I’ve had both professionally and personally. I’m thankful for the people I get to meet, and the wisdom they impart. I’m thankful for all of the things (good and bad) that have brought me to this point in life. But most of all, I’m thankful for a loving family that supports me, loves me, gets mad at me, makes me laugh, and makes me cry. I’m thankful for a wife that is very supportive, and three of the most wonderful children that anyone could ask for. Oh, and I’m thankful for my two dogs who love me no matter what decision I make. Carl Hornback, Springtown ISD facilities director

I have travelled to many countries around the world and seen the way other cultures live. I must say that I am thankful to live in a free society that provides some of the highest standards of living. We have the best farmers providing an unbelievable bounty of foods, fantastic medical services, safe and clean cities and towns to live in and the freedom to practice whatever our religious beliefs are. As I grow older I notice more and more of the little things I am also thankful for – it seems to me that our younger people don’t notice these things. If they could see the rest of the world, maybe then they would be more thankful too! Jim Bragdon, Optimist Club of Springtown

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In light of the dangerous world we live in, we should never take for granted the protection we are afforded from God’s merciful grace. As a historian I’ve looked back at the history of this area and observed strong family bonds have always prevailed. Many of those who came in the 1850s have descendants here, many of whom, just as their ancestors did, work to better this community. Newcomers to the area often see that community spirit and are thankful to be here. This year I’m thankful for meeting newcomers and interacting with those who have roots that go back many years. Springtown is a strong Christian community with great schools and businesses. I’m thankful to live in this area, surrounded by other great communities that give my family and me a sense of safety and protection. Gloria Elam, Springtown Legends Museum president PLEASE SEE I, PAGE 2B.

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I am thankful for...... Tanya Anderson, Azle ISD asst. superintendent: I am thankful for my husband of almost 30 years, our kids, parents, my sister and especially our 1-year old grandson. Heidi Nelson, Silver Creek Elementary principal: I am thankful for the faces of Silver Creek Elementary. It’s a beautiful thing to love what you do. Jessica Corley, banker: I am thankful for my family and to be a part of such a strong, family-oriented community. So glad we chose Azle as our home.

surrounded by the beauty of God’s world: “For food, for raiment, for life, for opportunity, for friendship and fellowship, we thank Thee, oh Lord. Amen!”

energy and enthusiasm for life is uplifting. I am thankful for all of the past and present role models that have impacted my life so deeply. Scott Anderson, Azle ISD director of athletics: I am thankful for the wonderful family that I have and that I’ve been able to work in a profession that I thoroughly enjoy for 31 years.

Denise Taylor, businesswoman: I’m thankful for Jesus who thought of me on the cross; for my family that loves me just the way I am; for those that fi ght and stand in the way Monica Miller, Azle ISD di- of danger to protect me and my rector of fi nance:Every day, I beliefs. wake up thankful for my health, Ray Ivey, former Azle ISD family and friends. I am also so thankful that I am involved in superintendent: I am so thankAzle ISD and the great commu- ful for this community in which nity that surrounds our District. we see so much acknowledgeIt is truly a blessing to be as ment of God and His blessings and that is so sharing, caring, lucky as I am! and giving to those experiencLaurie Moseley, Spring- ing hard times and heartaches town Legends Museum di- of life. I’m also thankful for the rector: I am very thankful for growing success of my Facemy wife, my children, and my book page, “Christ in Me, Me grandchildren. We all have had in Christ.” good health and success in all Marsha Hardin, broker: that we do. I am thankful that God has Edwin Newton, Azle ISD blessed me with wonderful teacher: I am thankful for my children and grandchildren. loyal family and friends who I’m grateful to live in the Azle have been with me through community where people are life’s ups and downs. Most warm and caring. importantly, I am thankful for Steve Parker, banker: Forea loving God who reminds me about the importance of most, I am truly thankful for mercy each and every day. I my families – the one at home am blessed in all the ways that and the one I work with. Additionally, I am so thankful for truly count! living in America which gives Wesley Thomas, Goshen us the ability to worship and be Creek Elementary principal: free of the religious persecution God has provided me many that we see elsewhere on the blessings in my life for which news every night. The more we I am very thankful. I’m most see of issues in the Middle East thankful for the privilege to and now in Europe, the more I work with the best staff and appreciate our freedom. students in Texas, my family, Devon Dorris, Azle High friends, and for all of those who are protecting our freedoms to School head football coach: I live in the best country in the am thankful for my wife, Keri Dorris, who supports me and world. my choice of profession. She Andrea Hungerford, re- keeps the family moving in the tired Springtown ISD super- right direction during the crazy intendent: I am thankful for time of the year we call football God and the fact that I live in a season. town where prayer is still heard Bob Buckel, writer: I’m in public. Words cannot express how thankful I am for my fam- going to borrow the Philmont ily. I feel truly blessed that I Grace, repeated together by my am able to spend quality time Scout Troop every time we got with my granddaughters. Their ready to eat, usually at camp,

Todd Smith, Azle ISD director of operations: I’m thankful for family and friends and the time I get to spend with them, and I’m thankful to serve the students, employees and community of AISD.

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Kathy Crabtree, Springtown Public Library director: I am thankful that we live in a part of the country that is relatively safe and especially for the behind-the-scenes people who help to keep it that way. I am also thankful that women in our country are allowed to get an education, vote, and hold executive positions. Lastly, I am always thankful for authors and the books and movies that they write for our entertainment and enjoyment.

Tammy Shaw, Springtown ISD: I am thankful for the extra The Azle News/Springtown time I have this year to be able Epigraph staff to spend more time visiting my Kim Ware: I’m thankful that parents and family who do not I can believe in Jesus Christ and live in Springtown. that I don’t have to hide it in the Bob S. Ellzey, president of community I live in. I can exTexas Health Harris Method- press my love for the Lord and ist Hospital Azle: I’m thankful how he cares for me and my for my loving wife, family, and family any day of the week. I’m many friends. I’m thankful for thankful for my two wonderful my very good job that enables children, Kristen and Kyle. I’m me to earn a living while serv- especially grateful for my husing others. I’m thankful for the band, Mark, for being my best freedom I have in Christ that friend and sharing his everlastcannot be taken away, and to ing love with me, and for my live in the USA where freedom precious grandbabies, Kayla to worship is protected for all and Baylor. people. Mark K. Campbell: I used Norma Zenk, Azle city sec- to say the most important thing retary: I’m very thankful to in life was to get educated; no have the opportunity to work one could ever take that from with the professional staff you. Then, when I got older, I thought it was to have your members at the city of Azle. health because if you’re sick, Sammy Bridges, rescue nothing else matters. But now, dog: This Thanksgiving I am in my old age of 59, I know the thankful for the Azle Animal most important thing is to have Shelter. I was a throw-away dog a loving spouse or mate, somewho luckily was taken in by the one to travel through life with shelter. From there I found my – whether you’re smart and/or forever home of 13 years now sick – who’s there for you in the and I want to encourage anyone storms and the sunshine, year who is thinking of getting their after year. That’s why – while new best friend to go to your I’m grateful for many, many local animal shelter and see all things – I’m especially thankthe wonderful fur babies that are ful for my wife Paula who has waiting for their forever home. hung around for 40 years. Oh, and Jesus, too. Mark Baumann, grocery Carla Noah Stutsman: I’m store director: I am thankful for my daughters they make thankful for my large, crazy, me proud to say that I am blended and extended family their Dad. I am thankful for and to live and work in this carthe many friends in my life ing and involved community for they make my life so much I’ve called “home” my whole easier happier and fulfi lling. life. I’m thankful that God led I am thankful for the com- my wonderful husband, Steve, munity that I work in. This is from Indiana, through Nevada, one of the most genuine and New Mexico, Alaska, and Gersincere group of people that I many before dropping him in have had the pleasure to work Azle, where I met him. I’m with in my 26 years of being thankful for coworkers who in the grocery business. Last share my love for documentbut not least, I am thankful for ing the history and day-tomy place here on this earth. day events in our community.

I’m especially grateful for my your family! church family and for a loving, forgiving God who grants new Terry Thomas: Of course mercies each and every morn- I’m thankful for my family ing. and friends whom I love very much, but I’m also thankful for Sam Brownback: I have so much to be thankful for; and I our law enforcement, fi rst ream thankful for that. When it sponders and military men and comes to being thankful, I im- women who put their lives on mediately think of my relation- the line every day of the year ships above possessions – that without hesitation. Their dediis what I believe matters most. cation and sacrifi ce provide us I have great family members with the security and freedom who I can always count on for to succeed in this world. I pray encouragement and anything every day for their protection I need; two brothers and great examples of parents. I also and safety and for their famihave an unoffi cial family in lies. my church, The Abbey Church. Cynthia Cornelison: I am The kind of people who I know would be there for me no mat- most thankful for my husband ter what; a community of faith of seven months this holiday. I I can call friends. Besides my met Kevin right before Thanksrelationships, I am grateful for giving last year and we quickly a great job in a great city! I am became best friends. His sense extremely thankful for great food and the youthfulness to of humor and companionship is the best medicine in the world! still be able to eat it all. I never thought I would get Natalie Gentry: This year, married again but here I am one this month, is one of big chang- year later the happiest I’ve ever es in my life. I’m so thankful been with a wonderful man. for the people in my life who make it all worthwhile; my husTonya McDowell: I’m band Jason and my children, thankful for the Lord introAudrey and little Jemma, are my world. I am thankful that ducing me to my husband and I get to be a mother. I love to companion for life; for lovnurture, and am grateful that I ing parents that I still have the am allowed this privilege on a ability to see and talk to daily; daily basis. I am thankful that for the continued health of my I live in a country where I am children and grandchildren. I’m free to wonder, free to think, thankful that the love and comand free to speak. With so much passion we showed our chilviolence erupting around the dren is being carried on with world, I pray for those who are right in the middle of it. There their families. is so much pain in this world Clay Cravotta: I am thankand it brings me such sorrow that I can’t fi x it all. But, there ful to God for my beautiful are so many good people in this wife, Stephanie, and our two world that do see, hear, walk dogs, Raja and Cash. We are right in and help; I am so thank- blessed with family in Western ful for the helpers of the world. Pennsylvania and our Church So here’s to the way we all help family in Denton and Azle. one another and the little things we can do to enhance each othMisty Shaw: While I strive er’s lives. Happy Thanksgivto greet each new day with ing! a grateful heart, ThanksgivJohnna Bridges: I’m so very ing reminds me to continually thankful for my family, espe- count my blessings and savor cially my wonderful husband, every moment of this beautiful Blair, who always has my back; life. I am so blessed to have the my son, Adam, and beauti- most wonderful husband in the ful daughter-in law, Angie, for giving me the one thing I have world; loving family members wanted forever – a wonderful near and far; the very best of grandbaby! This Nanny plans friends and coworkers; a small on making wonderful memo- herd of furry, four-legged chilries with her sweet Lily this dren; and abundance beyond year. May God bless you and deserving.

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

008 Autos, Trucks

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

008 Autos, Trucks 2011 Nissan Pathﬁnder, good condition, 54,000 miles, $24,500. 214-923-4788.

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

Springtown Epigraph THE

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

Up to 16 words, first insertion:

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

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Auto Repair Service

Juan’s Auto Repair Import and Domestic Free Engine Diagnostics

Bishop’s

Oil Change • Brakes Tune Up Transmission Work

Wise Car

& Truck Co.

101 Southeast Parkway • Azle

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

WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET

014 Campers & Trailers 1993 Ford Explorer 4x4, needs some work, 125,401 miles, $1,500. 817-901-4321.

817-677-2009 Juan Tellez, Mecanico En General 5210 E. Hwy 199 • Springtown

019 Cement Work

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J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

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

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

RATES

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

Excavating

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

☺ All types materials delivered ☺

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

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

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

Nobody does it better!

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Fencing

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

030 Firewood FIREWOOD. $80/truck load, $95/8 ft. bed, 80% split Oak. Your truck, I load. 817-495-6157. LEON’S TREE SERVICE. Split Oak, Pecan wood. Pickup or delivery. 817-371-8597. Oak ﬁrewood, ½ cord, $150. 817808-2873. Oak Firewood for Sale. 1 cord, $250; ½ cord, $150. We Load. Delivery available. 940-577-2543 David; 940210-3258 Todd.

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FREE 7 month old male donkey to good home. 817-334-0050.

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For Sale

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

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

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.

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

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

026 Excavating Small excavation work. Ditches, spread gravel, dirt work, cement footings, trench work, Also: Animal Burials. Reasonable prices. 469386-0343.

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

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

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

Dump Truck Hauling

817-919-3696

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069 Parting out 1997 Chevy Extended Cab pickup. 817-771-9617.

28 ft. camper trailer base, dual axles, electric brakes, $800/OBO. 682-229-0149.

019 Cement Work

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

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

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

Senior Discounts Save Big Money!

Call 817-808-2873 20 YEAR EXPERT

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

817-237-5592

RNA Lawn Services

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

817-304-3677

Sand • Top Soil • Gravel

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

817-991-9430

028 Farm Equipment

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

Cub Farmall Tractor for Sale, $2,500/ﬁrm. 817-237-5360 or 817-444-7171.

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Fencing

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

All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch

940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754

817-237-2852 Hal Freeman - Owner

817-371-8597

Aries Spa, rebuilt with warranty, pump, blower, LED light, cover, nice cabinet, $1,200. 940-2101583 or 940-255-5763.

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

034 Garage Sales

Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways

38 years serving Azle & Springtown

Christmas lights installed • Free Estimates

940-577-2543 David • 940-210-3258 Todd wbtreeandlightservice@gmail.com

Expert take downs Stump Grinding Residential/Commerical

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215

Freeman Construction Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work

High Light Bulb Replacement with bucket truck

Also ..

Saul SalinaS

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

Tree trimming & Removal Mowing • Firewood

LEON’S TREE SERVICE

Tanks • House Pads • Clearing

021 Child Care

WB Tree & Light Service

Free

FREE Puppies: German Shepherd/ Blue Heeler mix and FREE Kittens and Cats. 682-229-5377.

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

035 Garden, Mowing Service

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

Huge Yard Sale In Building, Black Friday & Saturday, 11/27 & 11/28, 8A-4P, 14135 N. 730, just south of Briar. Lots of nice furniture, clothing, Christmas decorations and much more.

035 Garden/Mowing Service MANDO’S TREE SERVICE. Take downs, trimming, lot clearing, haul offs. Senior Discounts. Save Big Money! Call 817-808-2873. 20 year expert. K&T GREEN WORKS. Hydromulch, Landscaping, Irrigation Installation & Repairs, Drainage/French Drains and Dirt Work. Free Estimates. Contact us at 817-994-8233. License #0008871.

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

817-845-6965

Firefighter Tractor

Tree Service

All work is done by off duty professional firefighters

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

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

Chad's Tree Service

FREE TES ESTIMA

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

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

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Help Wanted

MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences, New/Old Construction Debris Dump Truck/Bobcat Service Available Free Estimates 817-996-7887

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

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.

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

NOW HIRING

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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

Porter/ Make Ready Must be dependable with good driving record. Duties include driving responsibilities and detailing vehicles.

Karl Klement Properties, Inc. No Positions Available at this Time For consideration of all positions apply to:

Jodi Dusek, H/R Director

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

940-627-6362

We offer paid holidays, vacation & training.

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Home Improvement

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

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

Part-time Financial Secretary position available at First United Methodist Church. Seeking detail oriented applicants. Accounting/ Bookkeeping and Computer experience required. Desire candidate with expertise in Quickbooks. Experience with nonprofit accounting principles are advantageous. Payroll and Accounts Payable skills required. Fifteen hours per week. Daytime office hours required. If interested, please submit resume to church@fumcazle.org. Maintenance Position available, experience helpful, 30 hours per week. 817-444-6532. Cat Breeder needs part-time Helper for cattery cleaning, 2-3 days per week. Liberty School area. 817-2700968.

040 Home Improvement LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Fence; PRESSURE WASHING; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-944-7658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567.

Drivers, Class-A: We’re Growing! 100% Employer PAID Group Health Insurance! Hazmat-Tank End a Plus $$! www.getmehomedispatcher. com. Call Tony 855-582-4456. Creekside Grill now hiring for parttime Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff. Apply in person at 10400 FM 730 S., Azle.

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

Part Time Custodian 2-Days per week. Must be dependable.

Early AM hours, 7A-1:30P. Telemarketers needed, hourly pay. 817-221-9222, ask for Ms. Wright. Call between 9AM-Noon, M-F.

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

10-6 Shift • Good Pay Company Benefits

TEXAS CROSSWORD

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SMU golfer Payne 42 Stewart had an ________ heart 45 Bulgaria capital TXism: “tough as an ___ boot” 11 TXism: “sold __ _ bill of goods” 12 TXism: “got more on his plate than he can ___ grace over” 13 14 DOWN 15 16 it could be a big play for the 19 Cowboys (2 wds.) downtown Houston street: St. _______ 20 Dallas so. suburb Big Bend camping 22 need (2 wds.) actress Maureen 24 of “Rio Grande” 25 TXism: “____ overcoat” (coffin)

TXism: “clean __ _ hound’s tooth” TXism: “want it __ bad I could spit” woolen suit fabrics emasculate? Ranger hitter goals TXism: “slippery as an ___” Southwest jet after take off TX reporter Roland who won Pulitzer in 1955 duration of Cowboy punt (2 wds.) dice shape (abbr.) TXism: “fits like ugly __ an ape”

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26 TXism: “got an overdose of woe” 27 TX Tigua reservation dances 28 aviator Earhart 29 fish propellers 30 TX capitol is made of ____ granite 33 TXism: “kick the bucket”

Home Improvement

34 Garland AM 35 TXism: “took everything but the ___ __ my lungs” (robbed) 37 family possessions 38 TX-born Dwight _____ Eisenhower 40 Emory is the seat of this county 41 TX-made “The Thief Who ____ to Dinner” 44 TXism: “would ___ _ maggot” (gross) 47 h.s. football night 49 TXism: “wouldn’t hurt _ ____” (docile dog)

040 Home Improvement

Mr. Sweeps

Commercial • Residential

Your Hunt For Quality Is Over

Chimney Cleaning Service

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

WE CATER TO YOU

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

Springtown ISD is now accepting applications for Food Service. May apply online at springtownisd.net.

RN/LVN

TXism: “talked a ____ ______” TXism: “can’t _____ a tune in a bucket” Dyess ___ Force Base TXism: “_ ___ to” Darren Mc_____ starred with TX Audie in “Bullet for a Badman” local computer net. (abbr.) Russian space station food shortage

HANDYMAN

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

HOUSEKEEPING: Need a stay-athome Mom who could spare some mornings, as needed, for relief shift. Extra money for you or kids! On days to work, start at 7:45...usually home by 2:00. Requirements: Enjoy cleaning and helping others, auto and auto insurance, driver’s license and social security card. We will train those who meet our basic needs. Position not suitable for one with financial needs. 817-237-9848, leave message for return call.

Taking Applications for

39 ACROSS 1 San Antonio AM 41 5 TX Ivory Joe’s “Since _ ___ 42 You Baby” 43 6 TXism: “suit____ company” (relatives) 44 7 Dallas FM 8 TXism: “put ___ __ 45 _______” (retired) 17 San Antonio’s “ugly 46 47 king”: Rey ___ 18 TXism: “he twosteps to ___ ___ ____” (independent) 21 TX Rangers used to train in this state (abbr.) 22 Hawaiian ranch once owned by TX heiress 48 Caroline Hunt 23 TX Garza, formerly of federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals 50 24 Ms. Eden to TX 51 Hagman on “I Dream of Jeannie” 52 29 TX Southwest Airlines charge 53 30 TXism: “two ____ in a pod” (alike) 31 ex-Cowboy star DT White (init.) 32 TXism: “he’d be 1 _______ __ _ battle of wits” 34 Boerne’s “___ ‘_’ 2 Ewe” fiber fair 35 this Fortas was LBJ’s 3 choice for Supreme 4 Court chief justice 36 regulating food 9 37 this Mark was UT chancellor in ‘91 10 38 Christian ____

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

817-692-5624 ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Now hiring Class B-CDL Mixer Drivers. Production & Safety Bonuses paid monthly, Employer Matching Retirement Plan available. Apply in person at Wise Ready Mix, 1349 NW Parkway, Azle. MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17-hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24-hour weekend shifts. Paid training, starting pay is $7.40 hourly. Good potential for full-time employment. Call Sandra or Carole at 817-2702747, Monday-Friday, 9A-3P.

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

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

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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

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.

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

Sebastian Enterprises CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

REMODEL & REPAIR

HOME & BUSINESS

Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978

Gary 817-550-7776

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House Cleaning

TAWNYA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Cleaning done the way you want. Affordable, Reliable, 20 years experience. Call for Free Estimates 817-333-8786.

Support Your Hometown!

our pros may be out chasing fairy dust

Backgrounds Checked

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Motorcycles

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

Azle, TX

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

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Movers

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

,L.L.C.

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

concrete

commercial • residential

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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

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

You’ll love the care you get!

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Pool Service

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

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

Available to assist with your temporary or part-time Office Administration/Customer Service needs. 40+ years experience. Local references. Shirley 817-220-5302.

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

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Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

Job Wanted

Pets/Livestock

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

We furnish Tools & Chemicals

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

Red River Horseshoeing

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

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

Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning

HORSE SALE

NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience. Now Accepting Most Major Credit Cards. Call or text Beth 817-3612182 for more information.

Your Cleaning Service

Special: $150

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Plumbing

LANDERS PLUMBING CO.

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Storage

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

Plumbing Repairs

STORAGE UNITS

Drains Cleaned

1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle

5x10 $25/month

Water Heaters

Special!

Faucets Slab Leaks

817-444-3054 M10078

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

M#15899

CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area

817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com 066

Roofing

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

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FABRICATION

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Well Drilling

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

find a roofer In The Classifieds!

080

Lots/Acreage

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

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

Commercial & Residential

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

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Azle News & Springtown Epigraph Fall into some good deals in the Community Classifieds.

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

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Houses for Sale

NEW HOMES: 112 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $199,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 130 Brady Coleman, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $204,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 113 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $209,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 124 Brady Coleman, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $214,900. Contact 682-564-2823. NEW HOMES: 106 Kenya Court, 76082. Horses allowed, No HOA, $229,900. Contact 682-564-2823.

Rent Furnished

FIRST MONTH HALF OFF! 3-1 mobile home, $550/mo. plus electric & propane. $500 deposit, CH/A, Azle ISD, No Pets, 1-year lease, application required. 817-270-5682; 817-501-2238. Springtown ISD. 3-2 DW, $600/mo. $350 deposit, trash service included. 817-220-2447. PELICAN BAY: 1628 PELICAN COURT, 3-2, $635/$400 deposit; 1425 CARDINAL TERRACE, 2-2, $735/$400 deposit; 1536 SWAN COURT, 2-2 $595/$300 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817246-4646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1 acre in Azle, refrigerator & stove, CH/A, free water. 817-602-9519.

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Mobile Home/RV Lots

Springtown RV Park

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

817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199

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

RV Spaces by Day, Week or Month

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

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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.

We now have Pull-Throughs!

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

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

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

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Rent Unfurnished

Eagle Lake Garden APARTMENTS

Small cabin for rent, $650/mo. $500 deposit. Proof of income required. 817-637-7784. Clean 2-1 duplex for rent, tile, fresh paint, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, CH/A, $600/mo. + utilities. 7394-A Cottonwood Creek Road (about 2 blocks off Nine Mile Bridge & Tenderfoot Trail). Owner/ Manager 817-237-5909.

• Are now taking applications on a first come first serve basis. • Will have rental assistance available for eligible households.

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AZLE OAKS

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

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

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817-598-0663 Call for appointment

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

Classifieds

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

3 BR 2 BA, 2 car garage, CH/A, fenced, Springtown ISD, $1,200/mo. $1,200 deposit. 817-360-0533.

817-220-2150 www.weld-done.net Quality Family Business Since 1938

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

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

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

D R I V E W AY S

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

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Wanted to Rent

LOOKING TO RENT a mobile home or house, preferably on land with option to help take care of animals. 3 or 2 BR for myself and 2 kids. Must be Azle ISD. No drugs/criminal history. $500/mo. Call 817-8004738.

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142 Crown Ridge Ct - Custom Luxury home in Covered Bridge Cayon. 1 acre, 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths. 269 S Natural Springs Lane -Immaculate custom 5-3-3 home in Azle ISD!! Too many features to list. 124 Hidden Forest Lane - Duncan Custom home on over an acre! 3-2-3, open floor plan in this brand new home! 1205 Oak Harbor Blvd - Wonderful Oak Harbor home with 5-3.1-3. 1710 Rhonda B - One of a kind home. Build your dream home while you use the shop as your living quarters. 153 Bridlewood - Pretty 3-2-2 home is better than new. Large eat in kitchen, split bedroom arrangement and more. GOLF/LAKE COMMUNITIES 8505 Cascade Ct. - Very light and open with lots of windows. 12 ft. ceiling in the living and dining rooms. Hand scraped wood floors in master bdrm, living, dining and study. Split bedroom arrangement with jack and jill bath. Wonderful master bath 22x13 and master closet 9x14, any womans dream!! Outside deck 44x19 with awesome view of the countryside. Note the lot is over half an acre with 30 plus crepe myrtle trees. Extra storage under the dining room.

276 CR 4773 - Country serenity! Long covered porches greet you into this 4-2-2 home. Gated community, huge living area and much more! 192 Clemmer - Lovely maintained doublewide on 1 acre lot with covered parking. Huge kitchen with island. Springtown ISD. 103 CR 4853 - Highly desired area in Newark! Water access from lot. Charming home needs TLC but has tons of potential! SPRINGTOWN AREA 932 Earp - 4-2 Peaceful country retreat with loads of character & potential. Recent upgrades include a spacious covered front porch. 128 Howard Newby Lane - CUSTOM everything! This house has 2 bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen that is separated from the rest of the home by a beautiful sunroom. This would be great for kids or inlaws. Other 2 bedrooms are separate from the master and a gameroom is the only room on the 2nd story. Recently GREEN updated with solar panels! Detached workshop with huge mature oaks and beautiful landscaping. Security, sprinklers on the well-this is IT!

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

Spotlight Listing

Move-in ready homes available NOW on 1 acre! Starting from $199,900 Horses allowed- No HOA

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

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