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School board talks numbers Realignment in Feb. could impact district BY MARK K. CAMPBELL At the Nov. 23 Springtown ISD meeting, plenty of topics were covered, including some that could affect the district in 2016 and 2017. Realignment Superintendent Mike Kelley commented on the recent University Interscholastic League’s release of reclassifi cation and cutoff numbers for the next two school years. The UIL makes decisions on regions and classifi cations – 6A being schools with the largest attendance and 1A the smallest. Those decisions, on Feb. 1, determine where Springtown athletes and scholars will compete. Currently SISD resides in differing regions, a rarity, that makes for some queer pairings. Football plays in Region II – the eastern part of the state – while other sports vie in Region I out west. Had the Porcupines won their bidistrict game in November, the Area foe would have hailed from distant Texarkana. It’s up in the air as to which direction Springtown will be slotted next February. PLEASE SEE SISD, PAGE 4A.
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BY MISTY SHAW Things are getting quite festive around here in preparation for another Springtown Christmas Tour of Homes event, set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The annual Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce event benefi ts the Springtown Legends Museum. This year, Chamber Director Amy Walker said four homes are on the Tour, including her own, she told Springtown Optimist Club members Dec. 1. Other homes on the route: Brandon and Sha Conway; John and Christy Ross, and Mike and Karen Patterson. And, as usual, a church is on the Tour, too. This year it’s Outreach of Love. Advance tickets are $10 each and available at the Chamber offi ce at 112 South Main Street. Tickets are $12 on the day of the event. While visitors can drive themselves, a pair of shuttles will be available – one at the museum at 839 North Main and another at the Springtown First United Methodist Church at 109 West 3rd. Every penny goes to the museum, Walker said. This cash infl ux along with membership dues are the only fi nancial aid the museum receives, she noted. At her house, Walker said, visitors can enjoy coffee by a campfire. Outreach of Love will entertain tour goers with a hay ride and hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks. The event is expected to end at 8:30 p.m. Participants in the Christmas For more information, call the Tour of Homes decorate everyChamber at 817-220-7828 or visit the thing to the nines, inside and City workers, like Rick Smith, were putting up Christmas decora- Facebook page or www.springtown- out. tions downtown Dec. 2. Photo by Mark K. Campbell chamber.org. Photo by Natalie Gentry
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Mistletoe is special at Christmastime – forget that it’s a botanical “partial parasite” and poisonous. It’s also traditional for allowing those standing under it to exchange smooches. The plant – which can be found in numerous trees in Springtown Park – is used as a place of peace where, in Scandanivia, warring spouses kiss and make up. Europeans and Canadians take part in the kissing where a beso can mean everything from a promise to marry to a prediction of happiness and a long life. Photo by Paula Campbell
BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Taylor Teague can sing. A member of the Springtown High School choir, Teague was selected as one of only 400 singers – out of 3000 entries – to be selected to the Southwest American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA) National Honor Choir. Teague will represent Texas when she and SHS Choir Director Denise Johnson travel March 7-10 in Kansas City, Missouri. The choir is assembled from seven states – Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Teague will sing with the 11-12th grade mixed choir. Before the SWACDA’s 2016 convention, Teague and her fellow honorees will rehearse for three days with internationally renown conductor Pearl Shangkuan. Thousands will witness the offi cial performance. The award is just another in a string for Teague. She was Junior Miss Springtown in 2013 and was one of three students to make Middle School All-Region Taylor Teague earned a berth on an elite multi-state choir and will Choir in 2011. sing in Missouri next March.
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At the ocean, you can go beachcombing. Here in Springtown, we have to settle for Walnut Creek-combing. With several rounds of heavy rains this year, plenty of stuff has turned up – or fallen over like this old dead tree. Photos by Mark K. Campbell
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It’s official. Chef Joseph Koons of Azle is one of 10 semifinalists for the next season of Food Network's popular show Chopped. Four finalists – who will appear to compete on the show – will be selected in a voting process that’s already underway and runs through Dec. 14. Chef Koons is asking for your votes to help him represent the Azle community
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Methodist Christmas festival Dec. 4 The Springtown First United Methodist Church will conduct a Christmas festival Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Events include a live nativity, photos with Santa, a story time, crafts, a hay ride, and chili pie. A canned good is requested for entrance; all will be donated to Neighbor to Neighbors.
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Springtown Middle School students Rebecca Johnson (left) and Shaylee Mann sang their way onto the Middle School All-Region Choir and performed in concert Oct. 23. The duo are students of SMS Choir Director Aubyn Woods.
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The UIL announcement of conference cutoff numbers made one thing clear: Springtown will again compete in 4A. The high school “snapshot” – 936, the number of students in attendance reported to the UIL on a specific date, this time Oct. 30 – places SISD firmly in the midst of the 480-1099 range for 4A. Kelley said with Graham submitting a number in the 3A range and with a Panhandlearea school also dropping, Springtown – perched on the edge between Regions I and II – is positioned to be sent back to Region I exclusively. Until the announcement is made, Kelley said he and Ath-
Nov. 21, one month later, it was 3,362 – one of the steepest declines in years, Kelly said. However, that total of 3,362 is 10 more than at the same time in a year ago. “It’s not a consistent exodus,” Kelley said. “There’s no rhyme nor reason.” He stated several examples of the number shift, like families with multiple children moving out of the district. The biggest drop of 16 students came at Springtown Elementary. School enrollment as of Sept. 15: Goshen Creek Ele. – 550 Reno Ele. – 374 Springtown Ele. – 504 Springtown Intermediate – 488
letic Director Brian Hulett are hustling to create football schedules that could accommodate both regional possibilities. “Scheduling is tricky,” Kelley noted. “It will be interesting.” Another UIL bugaboo is whether the Porcupines would be Division I (“Big School”) or Division II (“Small School”) within 4A. Early projections will keep Springtown in Division I. Enrollment drops...for now A “sharp decrease” in the number of total children enrolled in the district dropped by 45 from November 2014, Kelley noted. In October, the ISD enrollment number was 3,407; on
Shaw said the district was “where it should be.” He added that administration has finished a massive scanning project. Shaw announced that there are no longer any paper files on students – all copies have been scanned electronically. He said it took two years to scan 17,000 SISD students’ records and that included more than just report cards. Shaw estimated that around 100,000 documents were scanned the past two years. The paper copies will still be maintained and the electronic information will be stored in two different places. Shaw said he employed a local business to handle the projGary ect for about what it would’ve
Springtown Middle School – 514 Springtown High School – 932 At the elementary school level, there are more students in third grade – spread over three schools – than any other, 274. Next comes 267 second graders. The middle school teaches 264 seventh graders. At the high school, the biggest class is the freshman group at 283. There are 188 seniors at SHS right now. Kelley said he expects the district’s numbers to even out to traditional figures soon. More numbers Financial Director
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Creating Christmas smiles Almost all Senior Angel Tree tags are gone BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Christmas is for children – and it’s also for senior adults, some of whom live in difficult conditions with little or no family nearby. That’s where the Springtown Area Chamber of Commerce comes in. Every year, applications are taken and vetted to help the numerous “low income seniors”
in the area, Chamber Director Amy Walker said. She happily added that only six angels remained on the tree as of Dec. 2. Each applicant is interviewed, Walker said. “We talk to every applicant. They seldom ask for anything,” she said. “We have to sometimes pull it out of them.” Among the items requested
this year by seniors: a Christmas tree, pet food, blankets, books, clothes, and food. Talking to folks – some of them live in small travel trailers, Walker said – “really touches your heart.” The day of delivering the items is special, she said. “They want us to stay and visit and they are so happy to get whatever they receive,”
Double trouble contained in a probable cause affidavit, a 47-yearold Fort Worth man told deputies he had been at Burnsed’s home Oct. 26 in the 2300 block of Knob Hill Road with Burnsed and two other men. The four men were using methamphetamine in a barn on the property, when, according to the victim, Burnsed Darrell Kent Burnsed became angry and accused the pounds. Burnsed was sentenced to seven years’ deferred adjudi- victim of “having the devil in cation for that crime on Oct. 2, him.” That’s when Burnsed and the 2012. According to information two other men attacked the vic-
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Two separate kidnapping cases ended with arrests during the week of Thanksgiving. Ironically, although the two cases don’t appear to be related, the arrests were both made at locations on Knob Hill Road in unincorporated Parker County by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies. Devilish first case Deputies arrested Darrell Kent Burnsed, age 61, of Azle, on Nov. 23 on a Parker County warrant for aggravated kidnapping. Burnsed remained in the Parker County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond Dec. 1 for the first-degree felony charge. He is also held on a motion to adjudicate guilt on a charge of possession of marijuana, 5-50
Walker said. “It’s so rewarding.” Those who have purchased items for a Senior Angel need to get them to the Chamber by Thursday, Dec. 10. Ideally, Walker said, items will be placed in large gift bags. That way, some smaller pieces – like shampoos or soaps or Amy Walker said Springtown has again responded gloves – can be dropped into strongly to the Senior Angel Tree; only six remained as the larger bags. of Dec. 2. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
2 kidnappers, 2 cases, 2 locations on Knob Hill Road tim outside the barn when he tried to leave. Burnsed allegedly punched and kicked the victim as he lay on the ground. Then the victim was tied up and placed inside a shed on the property. Burnsed allegedly told the victim he planned to execute him after Burnsed retrieved a gun. The victim was located and untied by a friend who knew he was at Burnsed’s home and came to find him. According to the affidavit, Burnsed admitted to beating and tying the victim up and holding him in the shed.
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BY MARK K. CAMPBELL This year’s Christmas on Main Street will be like no other. The traditional tree lighting and bike giveaway return but so do other unique opportunities to bring cheer to the holiday season, such as: • a blacksmith demonstration • a tacky sweater contest • impromptu caroling groups • a community singalong at the Christmas tree at 5 p.m. Committee Chair Kim Ware said, “This is a true community event. It’s all about kids and families. All activities at 404 Main are free thanks to many local businesses.”
Azle Women’s Business Association is sponsoring all activities and vendors along Main Street. It all begins at noon when Mayor Alan Brundrett reads a proclamation in front of Fidelity National Title at 224 West Main Street. Fifteen minutes later, that’s also where the Tacky Sweater Contest will be conducted with the winner earning $50. From then until 6 p.m., an array of vendors selling food and crafts will be lined up all along Main Street – from the museum, site of the later tree lighting, to 404 Main Street where a variety of indoor festivities is
planned. Visitors can enjoy a cake walk at 107 Main or stop by the game truck in front of The Azle News at 321 Main. Boy Scout Troop 243 will be selling mistletoe, popcorn, and hot chocolate at Ain’t That Something at 133 Main. Find tamales in front of Neat Cuts at 104 Church Street. Look for Toys For Tots collection boxes all along Main Street – and you can hitch a ride on golf carts to get around. There’s a silent auction in front of the museum where, at 5:30, the city’s offi cial tree will be lit followed by the annual parade.
From 2-5 at 404 Main, a plethora of events await, including pictures with Santa, free ornaments, cookie decorating, snow globe photos, “living Christmas cards,” and a 7-second video that can be made into a book. Also indoors at 404 Main: the yearly bicycle giveaway that thrills so many youngsters. Singers and dancers will perform throughout the day at Fidelity National Title, 224 West Main. Azle PD will be patrolling the event. It’s new and different – and all Azle.
TRWD investigating boat thefts quality control, enforcement of items left in boats around Eagle which those items may be reMost people call them “lake ordinances (failed septic sys- Mountain Lake and are asking turned to their owners, but only patrol offi cers” – those cops on tems are a particular favorite of for the public’s help. if the items are reported as stoboats who issue citations for some lake dwellers), asset and The thefts are believed to len and identifi ed by the owner. things like having too few per- environmental protection, and have started near the end of TRWD police encourage all sonal fl otation devices on your more. July, and were initially discov- boat owners in the area to imFor instance, Geary and ered by a TRWD offi cer who mediately check their boats and boat, or for a lack of proper lighting, or even for boating TRWD Offi cer M. Foster were noticed damage to a boat as he take inventory. a few minutes late for an in- was walking on a dock at Harwhile intoxicated. Report any missing items by Police offi cers with the Tar- terview for this story – they’d bor One Marina. calling TRWD’s dispatch at the rant Regional Water District’s come directly from rescuing a Offi cers have already recov- Azle Police Department at 817(TRWD) Law Enforcement Di- hiker who had fallen down an ered more than 80 items – cool- 444-3221. A TRWD offi cer will vision (LED) do, in fact, carry steep embankment at Eagle ers, fi shing equipment, at least respond to take a theft report. Mountain Park and needed one TV and a tablet computer out those duties. If you have friends or neighThey’re also highly-trained medical attention. – from pawn shops across the bors who are out of town, make TRWD LED offi cers also pa- Metroplex related to this case. arrangements to check their and skilled – not only as police offi cers, but as public safety trol the watershed around Eagle There is a small window of boats and report missing items, x legal 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt divers, marine accident investi- Mountain Lake as part of their time3.5” officers suggest. in3.5” the processFont during x 2.5” | Maximum Size: as 30well, pt gators, and have received spe- normal course of business, ofcialty training in environmental ten providing valuable backup Are you invested properly? law, active shooter response, for Tarrant, Parker and Wise asset and personnel protection. County Sheriff’s deputies, as Get a second opinion. “Our main objective is the well as police departments in protection of the reservoir (Ea- Azle, Lake Worth, Saginaw and Carolyn Rocha, AAMS® gle Mountain Lake, in Azle’s other agencies located around Financial Advisor Carolyn Rocha, AAMS® case) as well as the people the lake. 407 Old Springtown Financial Advisor Road Suite 116 in and around it,” said David Springtown, TX 76082Road 407 Old Springtown 817-523-3196 Suite 116 Geary, reservoir manager and Marine theft case www.edwardjones.com Springtown, TX 76082 Currently, Foster and other chief of TRWD LED. 817-523-3196 www.edwardjones.com That objective is carried out LED offi cers are investigatthrough water safety inspec- ing a large marine theft case Member SIPC tions, preventative patrol, water involving multiple pilfering of BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN
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I’m not close to being an average American
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hile laboring at a journalism conference at TCU to make this paper better, a seminar began with a description of the average American. The typical red, white, and blue flag-wavin’ person in the U.S. today is 5 feet, 6.5 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. The average American (TAA) is very good at eating. TAA consumes 48 pints of ice cream annually. Every year, TAA eats 105.3 pounds of red meat and 105.6 pounds of poultry.
The average TAA eats two snacks daily. weight is 175 One out of every eight had a pizza pounds. That’s today. true for me – if TAA uses the restroom six times evit was 1979. ery day. TAA conTAA sees 400 ad messages daily sumes 48 pints and watches four hours of TV. of ice cream TAA “hangs out” with a mobile deannually. Or vice two hours daily while looking at as I call it, July something printed 20 minutes a day. 18-20. TAA checks a mobile device 80 The average times every 24 hours. ON YOUR amount of red As I examined these one by one, I MARK meat eaten is was quickly convinced that I wasn’t pounds. an AA – not even close. Mark K. Campbell 105.3 I eat that much The average height is 5-6.5. I’m 6-0 in hamburg(I keep telling people) – actually I’m ers every year. Not counting whatever 5-11.5 and shrinking.
kind of red “meat” is in hot dogs and baloney. TAA eats 105.6 pounds of poultry. I eat a lot of chicken, at least four times this much at Chick-Fil-A alone. TAA eats two snacks daily. I define “snack” as a dozen donuts – 15 if they’re hot. One out of eight eats pizza. I don’t eat a ton of pizza, but when I do, I recall a friend who said it was possible to eat a lot of the triangular treat if you consume it in such a manner that it stacks geometrically in your gut. Think stomach Tetris. TAA uses the bathroom six times daily. If I’ve had my usual dose of 6 diet Cokes – and/or 6 hot dogs – that
restroom number is way higher. TAA sees 400 ad messages daily. And that’s just unwanted ones on Facebook. TAA watches four hours of TV. That’s actually about right; some Simpsons episodes I’ve seen 80 times. TAA hangs out with a mobile device two hours daily. That’s way low; I check my phone frequently “for work” – which is what I tell myself about Conan O’Brien’s Twitter feed. TAA checks a mobile device 80 times daily. Yes. There could be a new grandchild photo on there. Mark K. Campbell is the Epigraph editor and is currently playing Word Brain app several hours daily. For work.
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he Cowboys lost an- ings that people were thankful for. I other game and Tony appreciated the reminders that some Romo came up lame. people were not surrounded by famDon’t worry; be happy! ily and friends and abundance of food, Somebody warmth, and shelter…and fed us Brusthat we should pray for sels sprouts and gave them and encourage them us Thanksgiving dinas we can. ner pouts. Don’t worry; Here’s where my mind be happy! The neighbors made the shift: I noticed all partied way too loud. We the things people have to didn’t have much of a be thankful FOR and very crowd. Don’t worry; be little about Who we are happy! We couldn’t pay thankful TO. (Perhaps imfor plane fare home and plied, but not stated). had to spend the day alone. “Happy Thanksgiving” Don’t worry; be happy! is ultimately about us. As Wooooooo….Don’t woras we are happy, we LIFE MATTERS long ry; happy Thanksgiving! have Thanksgiving sucIt may seem strange to Gerry Lewis cess. “Happy Holidays” you that I shared my thankand “Merry Christmas” are ful list last week (while announcing also about us. If expressing sentiment that Thanksgiving is my favorite holi- and experiencing a sense of happiness day) and this week I am making an an- is enough for you, that’s OK with me. nouncement that I don’t want to wish “Happy and/or Merry” every day to anyone a “Happy Thanksgiving” ever you! And I mean that with all seriousagain. ness. I really hope you’re really happy. Yep! He’s finally gone off his rockIt’s just not enough for me. er! We always thought he was a little I don’t want to be satisfied with a off. It has now officially been con- happy day or even a happy life. I want firmed. No more “Happy Thanksgiv- to be overwhelmed by gratitude to ing”? What in the world happened? God. I want my gratitude to be drivNothing happened that made me en – not by happiness or joy about change my mind. Thanksgiving is still circumstances – by connection to the my favorite. And this year’s was the best Source of every breath I take. ever! (I made up some of that stuff in “Give thanks in all circumstances; the first paragraph. I just needed some for this is God’s will for you in Christ rhymes and sadness to make my point). Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The But something did happen to affect verse doesn’t say just to BE thankful. the way I think about “Happy Thanks- It says to GIVE thanks. Actively. Degiving.” I looked at Facebook. I know liberately. Intentionally. some of you are thinking that I just I’m not boycotting the words “Hapconfirmed what you already believed py Thanksgiving.” I’m just calling about that evil social media thing, but myself to something more. I actually loved seeing all the photos of It’s not about me. food and families and seeing the hunAzle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis is director of dreds of “Happy Thanksgiving” wishes missions for the Harvest Baptist Association, that almost everyone was posting. which is headquartered in Decatur. He writes a blog at www.drgerrylewis.com. I enjoyed seeing the specific bless-
John C. Hayes, Part 2: Fierce fighting on the Frontier
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he first expedition that Hayes made as Captain was to Laredo. There he acted with his characteristic boldness and judgement. He entered the town, captured some horses, intimated the Mexican soldiers, and then withdrew to a camp on the outskirts. The next day returned the horses and told the Mexicans that he had not taken them with a view of carrying them off, but merely to let the Mexicans know that the Texans would retaliation them for any raids or robberies they committed. In the next expedition made in April 1841, Hayes took more vigorous measures. A considerable trade had sprung up on the Mexican border between the Texans and Mexicans. The traders brought into San Antonio beans, sugar, flour, leather shoes, and saddles, to exchange for calico, bleached and unbleached, tobacco, and American hardware. Early in 1841 two of these traders
which enabled men to fight on horseback, was not yet in use, and in the fight that followed, the Texans would dismount, charge the Mexicans, then mount and follow. Finally, the HISTORICAL Mexicans dis- HIGHLIGHTS mounted and made a stand, Laurie Moseley the Texans charged, drove them from their position, and captured their horses. The Mexicans grounded their arms and called for quarter, with the exception of the captain and three wise men who remained on horseback. The Rangers found three dead and three wounded on the field, took twenty-five prisoners and twentyeight horses with saddles and bridles.
Captain Garcia carried the news of his defeat to Laredo with the result that consternation prevailed and many of the residents ‘jumped the river.’ The alcalde came with a white flag to beg that the Texans spare the town and to accede to any demand that might be made. Hays told him that all he wanted was Agaton and protection for the traders to San Antonio. The Rangers, who had received no injuries, then set out for San Antonio with their prisoners. Hays was equally effective against Indians, as is illustrated by the story of an expedition he made in the summerafter Indians who had been committing depredations and stealing horses around San Antonio. Gathering a force of thirty-five men, fifteen Americans and twenty Mexicans, Hays set out for the Indian country. The Indians’ trail led towards the mouth of Uvalde Canyon, and when within two miles of the place, the Rangers came upon a party of ten Indians, which they had located by the
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left SanAntonio with a heavy cargo and were attacked by a band of freebooters under Agaton. Hays set out immediately with twelve Americans, including himself, and thirteen Mexicans under Captain Antonio Perez, a daring Indian fighter and citizens of San Antonio. On their way down, they stopped at Antonio Navarro’s ranch to bury two Mexicans killed by the Comanches a day or two before. On the third day out, an express rider passed post-haste in the night carrying the news from San Antonio that the Texans were coming. The result was that the Rangers were met ten miles from Laredo on April 7 by Captain Garcia with a party of about thirty-five men who had come out to capture the gringos. They rode up to the Texans sounding a bugle, made an attack, crying out to Hays and his men to surrenderor they would be overwhelmed by superior forces. Some shots were exchanged, and the Mexicans withdrew, leaving one dead on the field. The six-shooter,
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flock of buzzards that always hung over an Indian camp. Hays and a Mexican crept up close and found the strength and situation of the Indians. The Rangers attacked and the Indians fled to a thicket. What happened in the thicket we have in Hays’s own words: “The Indians had but one gun, and the thicket being too dense to admit their using their arrows well, they fought under great disadvantage but continued to struggle to the last, keeping up their war songs until all were hushed in death. “Being surrounded by horsemen, ready to cut them down if they left the thicket, and unable to use their arrows with much effect in their situation their fate was inevitable – they saw it and met it like heroes. They were twelve Indians – ten were killed – and two taken prisoners; one of them being desperately wounded and the other a squaw.” Laurie Moseley is an author, archeologist and historian who lives in Springtown. He is the director of Springtown’s Legends Museum.
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resident Barack Obama on Nov. 25 ordered federal disaster aid to supplement Texas state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding during the period of Oct. 22-31. President Obama’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy and Wilson. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide, according to the White House. The disaster declaration came in response to a Nov. 20 request by Gov. Greg Abbott. “I want to thank the
President and FEMA for their swift response to Texas’ request for a federal disaster declaration,” Abbott said on Nov. 25. “Texas looks forward to working with its FEMA partners to ensure those in need receive the assistance necessary to start rebuilding their lives.” Governor travels to Havana Gov. Abbott on Nov. 24 announced his plan to lead a delegation to Havana, Cuba to participate in meetings and events focusing on travel, trade and exports from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Abbott said he would meet with Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment, Port of Mariel, the Cuban Export-Import Corporation, Cuba Chamber of Commerce, Alimport (Cuba’s food import-export company), and various economic institutions. This is the governor’s second international business development trip since taking office. The first was a trip to Mexico City in September. “With a new era of eased trade and travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba, and as the 12th largest
economy in the world, Texas has an opportunity to capitalize and expand its economic footprint at home and abroad. “Opening the door to business with Texas will expand free enSTATE terprise and the CAPITAL freedom that from it. I HIGHLIGHTS flows look forward to Ed Sterling expanding business opportunities for both Texas and Cuba,” Abbott said. Planned Parenthood files suit Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas and 10 patient co-plaintiffs on Nov. 23 filed suit against the state of Texas, saying the action was brought “in order to protect care for more than 13,000 patients whose access to HIV screening, cancer screenings, birth control, and other preventive care at
Planned Parenthood is at risk.” The Office of the Governor on Oct. 19 announced that federal Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and its Texas affiliates would be terminated, in coordination with a letter issued by the Office of Inspector General at Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Planned Parenthood. Highway fund gets infusion Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Nov. 24 announced the transfer of $2.27 billion into the State Highway Fund and the Economic Stabilization Fund commonly known as the Rainy Day Fund. Each fund received more than $1.13 billion, or 50 percent of the total transfer. According to the announcement, the transfer amounts are based on whether oil production and natural gas production tax revenues exceed 1987 collections. If either tax is greater than the 1987 threshold, an amount equal to 75 percent of the excess is transferred. In November 2014, Texas voters approved an amendment to the state constitution allocating at least one-half of these severance taxes to the rainy day
fund and the remainder to the State Highway Fund for use on non-toll highway construction, maintenance and right-of-way acquisition. Texas job growth continues Texas Workforce Commission on Nov. 23 announced that Texas employers added 20,000 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs in October, marking the eighth month of 2015 with jobs added. The state’s job increases have yielded a 1.7 percent annual growth rate continuing its string of positive annual growth for 66 consecutive months. “Texas employers continue to contribute to the Texas economy by adding jobs, including 203,900 over the past year,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent in October, up from 4.2 percent in September, and remained below the national average of 5.0 percent. Veteran state reporter and legislative analyst Ed Sterling is member services director for the Texas Press Association, whose 518 member newspapers have combined circulation of 3.7 million.
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BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The fourth SHS athlete to District 5-4A coaches were win top honors was defenimpressed by a bevy of football sive end Damien Spraberry. Porcupines. He paced the Porcupines with Springtown placed 14 ath- 3 fumble recoveries and 11 letes on the anforced fumnual All-District bles. The selist. nior was also First Team Among those tops in tackles Kaleb Chesney, QB were a quartet for loss with of First Team 9. He carded Fisher Drewry, S picks. 35 solo tackMateo Herrera, WR Junior quarles. Damien Spraberry, DE terback Kaleb E i g h t Second Team Chesney landed Springtown Austin Bauman, TE there. He threw athletes were for an impresAustin Chenault, CB named to the sive 2,318 yards Second Team. Chandler Chenault, DL and 29 touchThat octet: Wriley Russell, K downs. Chesney seniors AusBrandon Santos, WR added 298 more tin Bauman, Jesse Springfield, G yards rushing. Brandon SanDylan Waddle, S Fisher Dretos and Dylan wry was a Waddle and Tyler White, LB First-Team pick juniors AusHonorable Mention as safety. The tin and ChanSamuel Lund, DL senior led the dler Chenault, Suliman Uddin, WR Porcupines with Wriley Rus3 interceptions sell, Jesse and was the top Springfield, solo tackler with 36. and Tyler White. Mateo Herrera put up eyeFinally, two Porcupines were popping stats as Chesney’s selected to the Honorable Menfavorite receiver. The senior tion list – seniors defensive hauled in 75 passes for 1,286 lineman Samuel Lund and wide Porcupine Mateo Herrera picks up yards against Sanger in Springtown’s bi-district clash. The senior was one of yards and 17 touchdowns. receiver Suliman Uddin. four SHS First Team selections made by District 5-4A coaches. Photo by Mark K. Campbell e
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Coach in year 8 at Springtown BY MARK K. CAMPBELL He’s a business teacher at SHS and the adult leader of the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. But James Rike is foremost a basketball coach. Entering his eighth year leading the Porcupines, Rike said this year’s group of athletes is comprised of veterans. “We have a lot of experience,” he said. Rike noted that being in that situation is “good and bad.” The good news is that the 2015-16 Porcupines are game savvy. But the bad news means the 2016-17 unit will be “green.” The current Porcupines face an unusual slate. Rike said it’s likely this
year’s SHS bunch will have 20 games under its belt before district arrives – a big number of non-district contests. That will include a couple of tournaments, at Sanger and Poolville. The former will be stuffed with talented squads that will give Springtown a look at different playing styles. The latter at Poolville “is a great tournament with top small schools,” Rike said. Basketball is different from football in that “a 2A school can be just as good as a 5A school,” he said. “Tournaments help a team with chemistry,” Rike added. With district so distant into 2016, Springtown really plays three seasons, he said.
There are the early games where the football players are being worked in. Then comes Christmas and Rike has “to get the snowball rolling again” after the layoff. Finally, district arrives, but not until Jan. 19 – much later than normal for most schools. In Springtown’s district is Bridgeport. Last year’s 4A state champion brings back four seniors who happen to be foster kids living in the same house. Despite the possibly potent Bulls being on the schedule twice, Springtown will be solid this season, he said Rike said of the returning football players, “We’ll fly by the seat of our pants for a week to get that group of kids ready to play.”
Hoops varsities find wins hard to come by
Unusual for Springtown, the Porcupines “have some size,” Rike said. “We have three guys six-five or so.” Also on the team are numerous seniors including threeyear starting center Dawson Meek. In fact, the entire roster is comprised of seniors except for two juniors. “We’ll play nine or 10 guys every game,” Rike said. “That’s an advantage for a long season.” Expect to see a trait Rike instills in all his athletes: “Our kids wear the Springtown uniform proudly.” The coach said he hopes to see these Porcupines peaking at James Rike enters his eighth season as the Porcupine just the right time – when dis- head hoops coach with a senior-heavy squad. trict arrives. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
Martin Academic All-State First Team
But boys beat Azle for 1st victory BY MARK K. CAMPBELL It took a while, but Springtown notched an early season hoops victory. The boys (1-2) opened the year with losses to Peaster (5741) and Stephenville (48-47) in back-to-back games on Nov. 23-24. The first win came Dec. 1 at the new Azle gym, 60-52. In the home opener against
Peaster, Raul Medina paced SHS with 11 points. Trent Partain added 10 in a game where the Porcupines out-scored the visitors 27-21 in the second half. At Stephenville the next day, Springtown led at the half 1918 and built the advantage to 38-34 entering the final period. But the lead slipped away. Partain had the hot hand with
15 points; he also led rebounders with 7. Dawson Meek scored 9 and Grant Murray netted 8 points. At Azle, the Porcupines kept the Hornets winless as four SHS athletes reached double digits: Kaleb Chesney and Partain with 13 each, Medina with 12, and Meek with 11 points. The girls (0-7) continued a grueling non-district slate with a trip to Aledo. Earlier, Boswell, a 5A squad, topped SHS 68-36 then, the next day, Nov. 24, the Lady Porcupines lost to Peaster 78-28. On Dec. 1, Aledo toppled Springtown 66-33. Gabby Terry’s 9 points paced SHS followed by Khristin Mote with 8 and Jordan Babcock and Molly Gideon with 6 points Lady Porcupine Mackensie Martin earned a berth on the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State First Team. Photo by Mark K. Campbell apiece.
Springtown wrestling begins with strong outings on Fort Worth mats The 2015 high school wrestling year began for Springtown against Fort Worth Carter-Riverside. Springtown won the clash, 46-34. Senior Ryan Neal puts up a shot against Peaster at the Coach Tye Adams said severSpringtown gym Nov. 23. Photo by Mark K. Campbell al Porcupines earned victories.
The winning varsity Porcupines were: Preston Schneider, Jabril Cummings, Caice Clark, Sam Lund, Hunter Robinson, Mason Phillips, Bowden Bond, and Kyle Shelton. At the JV level, victors were Alexander Frithiof, Jeremy
Ricks, Weston Plumlee, Cesar Naal, and Dylon Bolden. Coach Adams said, “We had a good first outing, but still have tons to work on.” A real early season challenge, the coach said, comes when Springtown travels to Azle to
face the tradition-heavy Hornets and Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt. “It will be a good test before our first district dual,” Adams said. That dual arrives at the Springtown gym on Thursday, Dec. 10.
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Among the 14 Porcupines who earned All-District honors from 5-4A coaches were (clockwise from upper left): defensive back Austin Chenault (32) and safety Dylan Waddle (26); kicker Wriley Russell (17), lineman Jesse Springfield (73) and safety Fisher Drewry (9); and quarterback Kaleb Chesney (4). Photos by Mark K. Campbell
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The Good Dinosaur is simply just that – good Pixar’s second movie in one year – a rarity – has arrived with The Good Dinosaur. It could hardly be more different looking than the earlier one, Inside Out (Movie Man No. 1144, 7), and that’s a good thing. About the film This has been the year of 7s for the Movie Man, another rare thing. With The Good Dinosaur earning a 7, that’s fi ve 7s in a row: Bridge of Spies; Spectre; The Peanuts Movie; and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. In case you think the Movie Man is getting soft, it’s happened twice before: 2000 – Original Kings of Comedy; Almost Famous; Remember the Titans; Meet the Parents; and The Contender and 2001 – Bandits; From Hell; K-PAX; Monsters, Inc.; and Shallow Hal. What’s more unusual is the remarkable total number of 7s in 2015 including Paddington; Kingsmen: The Secret Service; McFarland, USA; Focus; The Avengers: Age of Ultron; Jurassic World; Ant-Man; Straight Out of Compton; and The Visit. That’s 15, by far the most 7s in one year for the Movie Man – and three reviews remain. Often a 7 has cracked the Top Ten in the Best of Year tallies; this year, some really good movies will be left out. (The Worst of Year is a lock. A 1 is the rarest Movie Man rating [excluding 10, of course, since only Movie Wife is a 10], and Ted 2 has already cemented the crappiest movie of 2015 with it.) In case you’re wondering, consecutive 9s has never occurred, and the longest stretch of 8s is three – at the end of 2003 with The Return of the King and the fi rst two reviews of 2004, Cold Mountain and Big Fish and earlier this year with The Imitation Game, Selma, and American Sniper. Finally, since we’re going number crazy here, the highest tally of consecutive highlyrated movies – fi ve in a row – is
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39, almost an 8 average. While there have been plenty of 37s and a couple of 38s, only twice has 39 occurred. The fi rst was in 1999 and was really the best stretch of movies Prehistoric peril the Movie Man has ever seen; Starring (voices): Raymond the 39 quintet was Sleepy Hollow (8), Toy Story 2 (9, Best of Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Elliott Year), The World Is Not Enough Directed by: Peter Sohn (7); The Green Mile (9); and Rated PG for: scary critters Stuart Little (6). (The next two movies were Man on the Moon email: movieman@azlenews.net ... on a scale of 1-10 [7] and Fantasia 2000 [9], capping a remarkable couple of weeks). The second 39 came at the end of 2012 but bears an asterisk; in the middle of the stretch (Frances McDormand). His fying T-Rexes – the leader is came a holiday essay. Still, the siblings – Buck (Marcus Scrib- Butch, voiced by burly Sam Elfi ve consecutive movies that ner) and Libby (Maleah-Nipay- liot – tower. tallied 39 were: Skyfall (8); Lin- Padilla) – shine early, but Arlo Then there’s the relentless coln (8); Life of Pi (9, Best of struggles. prehistoric weather that batters When essential corn is dis- Arlo and the orphan Spot. But Year); Hitchcock (7), and The Hobbit (7). The run was dashed covered being stolen, Poppa the duo matures and handles charges Arlo with catching the what befalls them. with This Is 40 (4). With the highly reviewed culprit. He does; it’s the wild Creed coming next week, an- human Spot (Jack Bright) who What works (spoiler) other 7 would break that record scurries around on all fours. Never has a movie’s back– but the elite bar of 40 will re- But soft-hearted Arlo lets Spot grounds been as eye-popping. go, forcing the father and son That makes the goofy way the main unreached, for now. to track him. A fl ash fl ood kills characters are rendered even Poppa and sweeps Arlo far more unique. The plot (spoiler) A meteor just misses Earth from home. He begins to try to return, so dinosaurs evolve while humans remain dog-like scav- and Spot and Arlo eventuengers. Arlo (voiced by Ray- ally become a friendly team. mond Ochoa) is the weakest of But the route home is long three dino hatchlings of Poppa and hard. Creepy carnivorous (Jeffrey Wright) and Momma pterodactyls attack and terri-
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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
109 W.N. Woody Rd. (½ block west of FM 730 N. in Briar) 817-444-7102 MIDWAY CHURCH of CHRIST 6400 Midway Rd. 817-221-2107 NEWSOME MOUND ROAD CHURCH of CHRIST 1460 Newsome Mound Rd. 817-677-3290 NORTHWEST CHURCH of CHRIST 6059 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1205 POOLVILLE CHURCH of CHRIST West of FM 920 in Poolville 817-594-4182 SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of CHRIST 130 W. Bradshaw Lane, Springtown 817-221-2799 SPRINGTOWN CHURCH of CHRIST Just west of Hwy. 51 North 817-523-4419 TRI-COUNTY CHURCH of CHRIST 525 Hwy. 199 W., Springtown 817-538-8209
CHURCH OF GOD
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AZLE CHRISTIAN 117 Church St., Azle 817-444-3527 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 1602 S. Main St., Weatherford 817-594-3043 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4th & Main, Paradise
EPISCOPAL
ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth 817-237-1888 PROVIDENCE REFORMED EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford 817-596-7476 ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks 817-739-0504
GOSPEL
CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth 817-237-7919
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 212 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-221-2242
LUTHERAN
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN (MISSOURI SYNOD) 1313 SE Parkway, Azle 817-237-4822 HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno 817-221-HOPE
METHODIST
BOYD UNITED METHODIST FM 730 North in Boyd 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST 7955 Reed Rd., Azle 817-444-0226 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 200 Church St., Azle 817-444-3323 LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-523-7874 GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699
IST 1 block W. of FM 920 (behind Poolville Post Office) 817-599-3601
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS (THE MORMONS)
GRACE CHAPEL UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817- 237-4844
113 Denver Trail • Azle 817-444-3249 Fax 817-444-3275 www.eaglecrestvilla.com STUDIO - 1 bath , 350 sq. ft. ONE BEDROOM - 1 bath, 450 sq. ft TWO BEDROOM - 1 bath, 642 sq. ft.
636 Profit St., Azle, Tx
45 Years of Quality ISO 9001:2001 Compliant Check us out on our web site www.clarksmachine.com
GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 817-594-2744 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT WORTH Meeting at Northwest YMCA 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800
Phone 817-444-2533 B.J. Clark bjc@clarksmachine.com
Azle Vision Source
Specializing in Family Eyecare Therapeutic Optometrist
Dr. Michael D. Conte
817-444-1717
601 B NW Pkwy • Azle
489 Hwy. 199 Springtown 817-220-2499
PRESBYTERIAN
CLEANERS Brookshire’s Shopping Center
Thank you for your support! Celebrating over 25 years in business
CONVENANT ORTHODOX JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN 4350 River Oaks Blvd, River Oaks 817-642-9265
OTHER
BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 817-599-7655 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551 POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE CHURCH 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-319-7364 BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 940-636-9158 SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown 682-229-1433 GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle 817-313-1793 LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay 817-444-3547 NEW LIGHTED WAY 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle 817-444-1577 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s THE HOUSE OF PRAYER 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown 817-221-2551 THE RANCH COWBOY COUNTRY CHURCH 14600 FM 730 North, Azle (Briar) 817-909-5627
REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 202 Pearson Lane, Azle 817-677-5963 SOULS HARBOR 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 817-726-2065 WESTERN HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CENTER 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle 940-577-1954
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Lic. #4346 & #6537
1227 Old Cottondale • 817-220-7177
“Caring about what Jesus cares about... You!”
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“Serving Springtown Since 1977” NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE 817-523-7227 www.SpringtownDrug.com Metro 817-220-7927
Commercial & Residential
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Compliments of a’s arc&iAUTOMOTIVE GTIRE SHOP Rural Gas Supply “Celebrating 15 years serving Azle area”
11480 FM 730 S 2 miles south of Azle
817-444-1301
Se habla espanol Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-3
• New & Used Tires • State Inspections • Roadside Assistance • U-Haul Rentals
Joe Rider
PROPANE
140 W. MAIN ST.
817-444-4613
“In business since 1946”
Our family serving your family since 1908
Propane, Inc.
A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Clarks Precision Machine & Tool
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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 817-237-5075
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817-270-3340 Cliff’s AUTO SERVICE CENTER
302 Palo Pinto 1088 E. Hwy 199 Weatherford Springtown 817-594-3888 817-220-5959 Left to Right: Richard Woodman, Jim Cleaver, Andy Browning, Jillian Johnston, Anita White, Bob White, Kari Drake, Bruce Duncan & Robert Sheffield
Full Service Funeral Home Cremation Services • Pre-Need Plans Azle • Springtown • Mineral Wells • Weatherford 817-444-3211 • www.whitesfuneral.com
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Ad Classifi cation 1. Air Condition/Heating 2. ......................Antiques 3.................... Appliances 4..........Appliance Repair 5.....................Arts/Crafts 6............. Asphalt Paving 7........................ Auctions 8................ Autos, Trucks 9..... Auto Repair Service 10.........Backhoe Service 11............. Boats, Motors 12...............Bookkeeping 13..................... Business Opportunity 14........ Campers/Trailers 15...........Carports/Patios 16...... Equipment Repair 17............ Carpet Service 18 ......................Catering 19...............Cement Work 20.................Ceramic tile 21................... Child Care 22................... Cosmetics 23...Computers/Services
24................... Electrician 25............... Equipment & Tool Rental 26 ................. Excavating 27............. Exterminating 28 ........ Farm Equipment 29 ...................... Fencing 30 .................... Firewood 31 .............................Free 32 ...................... For Sale 33 .................... Furniture 34.............. Garage Sales 35 ......... Garden/Mowing Service 36........................ Hauling 37...............................Hay 38.............Health/Fitness 39 ............... Help Wanted 40 ...Home Improvement 41 ..........House Leveling 42.......... House Cleaning 43.................. Income Tax 44....... Janitorial Service 45................. Job Wanted
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.
69................ Sand/Gravel 70................Septic Tanks 71..... Sewing/Alterations 72.............Sewer Service 73......................TV/Radio 74........... Tractor Service 75.................. Upholstery 76....... Vacuum Cleaners 77........................ Wanted 78.................Well Drilling 79....................... Welding 80.............. Lots/Acreage 81.................. Business & Commercial Property 82.......... Resort Property 83.......... Houses for Sale 84............. Mobile Homes for Rent 85............. Mobile Homes for Sale 86.... Mobile Home/RV Lots 87...........Rent Furnished 88....... Rent Unfurnished 89 .......... Wanted to Rent
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Juan’s Auto Repair
Bishop’s Wise Car
Oil Change • Brakes Tune Up Transmission Work
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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 Allen Chesney Concrete All Types of Concrete Work Residential - Commercial Foundations, driveways, sand, gravel, demolition, haul-off, retaining walls 817-271-4541
Kiley Chesney Construction 1996 Sportsman Camper, 33 ft., 2 slideouts, good condition. $8,000. Located in Azle. 817229-0287.
Dirt & Concrete Work Driveways • House Slabs • Garages • Add-ons Small Land Clean-ups • Gravel Driveways Kiley Chesney, Owner Springtown, TX • Mobile 817-846-6645
All Types of Concrete, Building Pads, Driveway, Patios, Walk Jim McKiel 30 yrs. exp. 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.
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. 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.
2015 16 ft. gooseneck dump trailer with remote control, $8,995; 817-444-0450 or 817718-4060.
817-480-8841
021 Child Care ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER is now participating in the Texas School Ready Pre-School Program. NOW ENROLLING! M-F, 6A-6:30P, 3 meals & 2 snacks included. Drop off and pick up from Azle & Reno schools. 817-237-3711 or 817-994-5228.
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
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.
Small excavation work. Ditches, spread gravel, dirt work, cement footings, trench work, Also: Animal Burials. Reasonable prices. 469386-0343.
HALL'S
Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938
28 ft. camper trailer base, dual axles, electric brakes, $800/OBO. 682-229-0149.
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Excavation—Final Grade—Demolition We Shape the World to Fit Your Needs! You have a Friend in the Business!
Cliff Hall
(817)221-2681
ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING Tanks • House Pads • Clearing Also .. Sand • Top Soil • Gravel
817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215
Excavating
TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069
033 Furniture
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. Firewood. Split oak, pickup/ delivery: ½ cord, $75/$125; 1 cord, $150/$250. Call Kevin 817-3630010.
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For Sale
• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing
• SITE PREPARATION• GRAVEL ROADS • LOT CLEARING• PARKING LOTS • LEVELING • DEMOLITION • FINAL GRADE • STOCK TANKS • LAND EROSION
Dump Truck Hauling
817-919-3696 Bobcat & Tractor Service
• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing
817-991-9430
8 piece dining room set and extension, solid light oak, seats 6 and china/buffet, $600. 817-9291299.
034 Garage Sales Moving Sale 1501 E. Reno Road, Azle, Thursday, Dec. 3rd & Friday, Dec. 4th, 8AM. Tools, medical equipment, lawn equipment. Too much to list. 6 FAMILY SALE. Items: furniture, appliances, household accessories, Christmas decor, jewelry, tools, hunting, technology, clothes: children & adults, toys and misc. 1320 White Dove, of Knob Hill Road (Reno/Azle) Thursday-Saturday. Thursday-Friday, 517 Robin Lane, Azle. Furniture, adult clothing, collectibles, cat figurines. For directions call 817-228-5790.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE SATURDAY ONLY Dishes, Pictures, Furniture, Cast Iron
J.A.M. Concrete
2005 GMC Sierra, 157,700 miles, runs good and in good condition, $4,900. 210-825-8397.
2007 Chevy Silverado Duramax diesel, auto, new flatbed, dual wheels, loaded, new tires, $10,000 cash. 817-946-9780.
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030 Firewood
Auto Repair Service
& Truck Co.
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.
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Import and Domestic Free Engine Diagnostics
817-444-5074
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAY BY 5:00 P.M.
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101 Southeast Parkway • Azle
Parting out 1997 Chevy Extended Cab pickup. 817-771-9617.
Springtown Epigraph THE
9 miles west of 199/51 on 199, left on Poolville Cutoff Aries Spa, rebuilt with warranty, pump, blower, LED light, cover, nice cabinet, $1,200. 940-2101583 or 940-255-5763. Troy Bilt portable generator, 3,550 watt, 110/240 volt, 6.75HP, OV Briggs engine, $175. 817-270-0107 after 7PM. Delta 10 inch table band saw, like new, $75; Delta scroll saw, like new, $75. 817-929-0127.
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.
Freeman Construction Top Soil Rough Landscaping Rock Work
Demolition Lot Clearing Gravel Roads Driveways
Serving the Metroplex Since 1975 Family Owned• FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED FALL DISCOUNT 10% OFF
817-237-2852
38 years serving Azle & Springtown
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Hal Freeman - Owner
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817- 220-1141 817-444-9574
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Irrigation Repair
RNA Lawn Services
Licensed Professional Services include Wire & Valve locates, Pipe repair, Head adjust or replace, System Design
817-304-3677
817-845-6965
035 Garden/Mowing Service
Cub Farmall Tractor for Sale, $2,500/firm. 817-237-5360 or 817-444-7171.
Residential • CommeRCial tRee Removal • topping pRuning • Feeding
Get your yard ready for the holidays. I install Christmas Lights & do all yard maintenance. Serving the Community since 2007
Fencing
KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645 BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213. RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com. All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding. 817-444-6461. RESIDENTIAL FENCE REPAIR 30 Years Experience Affordable Pricing Call Pat 817-676-2171
Chad's Tree Service
FREE TES ESTIMA
Trimming • Removals - Stump Grinding Systemic Feeding • Brush Chipping • Cable Bracing
817-221-2201 • 817-246-5943 Insured for your protection
Firefighter Tractor
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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
Saul SalinaS All Types of Fencing Farm and Ranch
940-577-6781 • 940-393-9754
Jon Reed, Owner Call, Text 817-291-3955 or Email jonny5206@yahoo.com
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817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 035 Garden/Mowing Service
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Don’t dig it! Grind it! 1 or 100 - We can do it. $65 minimum
817-237-5592
Help Wanted
Part Time Custodian 2-Days per week. Must be dependable. Body Shop Technician Must have experience.
WB Tree & Light Service Tree trimming & Removal Mowing • Firewood
High Light Bulb Replacement with bucket truck
Christmas lights installed • Free Estimates
940-577-2543 David • 940-210-3258 Todd wbtreeandlightservice@gmail.com
LEON’S TREE SERVICE Expert take downs Stump Grinding Residential/Commerical
Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates
817-371-8597
Mando’s Tree Service Take Downs, Trimming, Lot Clearing, Haul Offs
Senior Discounts Save Big Money!
Call 817-808-2873
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 Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Training
20 year experT
Hauling
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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. Organic Coastal square bales for gardening, bedding and livestock, clean and dry, $5. 817-523-4262.
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LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. 817-237-7184. NOW HIRING: 2 Openings at group homes located in Azle. 1 parttime & 1 full-time position. Both positions require working weekends. Must have clean criminal & driving records. Training will be provided. Please text or call 817-443-2494, Monday-Friday, 9A-5P. Now hiring Class B-CDL Mixer Drivers. Production & Safety Bonuses paid monthly, Employer Matching Retirement Plan available. Apply in person at Wise Ready Mix, 1349 NW Parkway, Azle. MAINSTREAM (group home for adults with developmental disabilities) is hiring part-time Direct Contact Staff for 17-hour weekday shifts (2nd & 3rd shifts) or 24-hour weekend shifts. Paid training, starting pay is $7.40 hourly. Good potential for full-time employment. Call Sandra or Carole at 817-2702747, Monday-Friday, 9A-3P. Springtown ISD is accepting applications for Bus Drivers and Monitors. Training available. Contact Jodee Gilbert-Uhlman 817-2201418. WANTED: Experienced Kitchen Staff, Full-time, Long Term. Apply in person at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant in Azle. Early AM hours, 7A-1:30P. Telemarketers needed, hourly pay. 817-221-9222, ask for Ms. Wright. Call between 9AM-Noon, M-F. HOUSEKEEPING: Need a stay-athome Mom who could spare some mornings, as needed, for relief shift. Extra money for you or kids! On days to work, start at 7:45...usually home by 2:00. Requirements: Enjoy cleaning and helping others, auto and auto insurance, driver’s license and social security card. We will train those who meet our basic needs. Position not suitable for one with financial needs. 817-237-9848, leave message for return call. Springtown ISD is now accepting applications for Food Service. May apply online at springtownisd.net. Creekside Grill now hiring for parttime Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff. Apply in person at 10400 FM 730 S., Azle.
ACROSS 1 TXism: “hot as a ____ griddle” 5 “No Pass No ____” 6 this Collin played throughout TX in his first band 7 this Harris was in “The Right Stuff” with TX Quaid 8 oil additive 9 it’s out of control in Washington 15 promissory ____ 16 in Midland: “Permian Basin _________ Museum” 19 TXism: “drawing _ ____ __ it” 21 left page of an open book 22 aromatic substances used in certain ointments 27 TX Joe Don Baker film: “____ Fear” 28 TX Charley Pride’s “Never ____ __ Loved” (1981) 29 TXism: “a squeaky wheel gets the ______” 30 TXism: “fast as a rat up _ ______” 32 TX Janis died of this (abbr.) 33 silly hats? (2 wds.) 36 TXism: “shootin’ ____” (pistol) 37 he took the title from TX George Foreman in 1974 38 Houston gymnastic coach, Bela
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DFW Airport building Asian surname moral principles this Ralph was host of “Nashville Now” 365 days (abbr.) flight prefix ___ Braunfels, TX Cowboys’ “The Big Cat” (1991-2000) collegiate athletic org.
INSIDE SALES Call Center Representative Respond directly to our customers regarding pricing and data on powertrain products. Inside Sales, call center or automotive experience a plus. We offer competitive hourly pay; $10.00 - $14.00 plus bonus, healthcare and other benefits, paid holidays, vacation & training. Located in Decatur, Tx. For consideration and to schedule a phone interview, please forward your resume to lynns@coltpowertrain.com 1-844-745-2658
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 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. Used car dealership needs Office/ Collections Assistant, 30 +/- hours per week, computer skills a must. 940-683-1999, cars4@embarqmail. com. Used car lot needs Auto Detail, light mechanical. 940-399-7060. Experienced tile and wood Helper. Must have own transportation. Call Willie 817-366-4555. Part-time Man to assist with rental maintenance, all phases of work. 817-905-2899.
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AZLE HOME REPAIR & REMODEL. No job too big; no job too small. 30 years experience. Contact Doug Batey 817-361-2361. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICE & REMODELING. No job too small! Kitchens, bathrooms and all tile work. 817-404-2927. PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION. TILE: Bathroom Shower, Floors; PAINTING: Interior, Exterior, Tape & Bed, Texture, Popcorn Ceiling; Stain Fence; PRESSURE WASHING; ROOFING & More! FREE ESTIMATES. 817-944-7658. PAINTING, REMODELING, CARPENTRY. Home Improvement Special: $100 off any job of $1,000 or more. Painting, carpentry, sheetrock, storage buildings, porch covers, decks. 36 years experience. Call Bill Rosser now for a Free Estimate. 817-374-2566; 866374-3559. www.billrosserpainting. com. NOW ACCEPTING VISA & MASTERCARD. Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. DEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, cement, rock, granite, tile, painting, siding, insulation, kitchen/ bath, roof/gutters, powerwashing, decks. FALL SPECIAL: 20% Off w/ this Ad! 817-629-9608.
Devin’s Handyman Service • Carpentry • Cement • Rock • Granite • Tile • Painting • Siding
• Insulation Fall • Kitchen/ SPECIal Bath 20% OFF • Roof & with Gutters this ad! • Powerwashing • Decks
Call Devin at 817-629-9608 Commercial • Residential
Your Hunt For Quality Is Over
T.R.D. Construction, LLC Home Improvement • General Contractor • New Construction Additions Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Architectural Planning and Design “No Job Too Small or Too Large” Tommy Russell, Sr. • 817-444-6505 or 817-291-6364 • Fax: 817-444-2206 P.O. Box 224 • Azle • trdconst.llc@hotmail.com AZLEREMODELING.COM
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LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement Windows: Complete Remodeling Lowest Prices: Best Material Free Estimates: Since 1963 817-991-6815
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House Cleaning
Want your house cleaned and decorated for the Holidays? Call us today 817-361-2635; 817-846-4899.
Your Cleaning Service Professional Cleaning since 1989 Phone hours: Mon thru Fri 7 am - 1 pm: 817-237-9848 PLEASE LEAVE VOICE MAIL
One time - Monthly - Bi-Weekly - Weekly, or as needed
You’ll love the care you get!
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Available to assist with your temporary or part-time Office Administration/Customer Service needs. 40+ years experience. Local references. Shirley 817-220-5302.
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email alvarogsilva@verizon.net
Cell 817-308-6512 Home 817-444-3806
www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com
We Cater to You
“Texas sTyle” Tile • Fencing • PainTing carPenTry • BaThrooms kiTchens • moBile home rePair We Do IT all No Job Too small
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Last Puzzle Solution B U D P E T R D O N A P E B R A F T E S I R O T E R H I C S E R O E O N L E N C A A S E N T I R E N T S
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Pets/Livestock
Will pay top dollar for grazing and hay leases. Call 940-389-1936.
Red River Horseshoeing
817-692-5624
HANDYMAN
Movers
Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”
Landscape Designs, Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Mailboxes Free All Types Stone & Brick Work New Construction • Remodels Estimates
Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning
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U.S. Army Retired-but not tired! Careful moving-Cheap. Call Big Jim @ 817-237-5151.
We furnish Tools & Chemicals
commercial • residential
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Chihuahua puppies, carefully raised, to a good home, shots and wormed, $250. 817-902-2461.
Keep your home safe. Call Parker/Wise County’s oldest chimney sweeping company, Mr. Sweeps.
ask for Doug
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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.
Mr. Sweeps Chimney Cleaning Service
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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.
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Unwanted debris removed at a reasonable rate. Call Tom 817-4488578. MCNEELY’S DEMOLITION & CLEANUP SERVICE Tear Down, Removal, Haul Off, Storage Buildings, Fences, New/Old Construction Debris Dump Truck/Bobcat Service Available Free Estimates 817-996-7887
Classifieds
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: MONDAYS BY 5:00 P.M. 051
30 Years Experience & Certifi ed Steve Sewell 940-366-1485
HORSE SALE
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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As the leaves fall, we’ll be there to catch them all. GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE. 817230-3838. THE POOL WRANGLER POOL SERVICE Serving Springtown/Azle. Call Mike at 817-771-7257. Free advice anytime!
060 Professional Services LONE STARR STEAMER PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING. Basic Package: 3 rooms and a hall, $89. Call 817-361-2361. A Geological Report for your farm or ranch (maps, cross sections, soils, nearby oil & water wells). $300 $600 each. 817-246-5477.
Motorcycles
Gary 817-550-7776
Sebastian Enterprises
2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $7,700 817228-2255.
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995
817-239-9571 817-237-9571
REMODEL & REPAIR HOME & BUSINESS
Many Happy Local Customers Since 1978
Look here for a Repairman
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.
Painting • Construction Remodeling • Siding Tile • Decks • Kitchens Bathrooms, etc. Need some help with your next project? Check out the Home Improvement section of the Community Classifieds. Azle News & Springtown Epigraph Hometown Papers!
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GRAHAM PLUMBING CO.
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Roofing & ConstRuCtion inC.
“The Solution To All Your Plumbing Needs”
M#15899
Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday
Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction 36 Years in Azle
817-237-2852
CommercialResidential Serving Springtown, Azle, Boyd, Weatherford Area
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www.owenscorning.com
Commercial & Residential
426 E HWY 199 • SpringtoWn
Plumbing Repairs
Hail in This Area Has Caused Damage that Cannot Be Seen From the Ground.
Water Heaters
S h o p L o c a l - D o n ’t g e t s c a m m e d by out of town roofers.
Faucets
In business since 2008
Slab Leaks
P l e a s e G i ve U s a C a l l fo r a Fr e e R o o f I n s p e c t i o n .
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Driveway gravel, top soil, septic rock. Tandem dump trucks. Grady Mansell 817-713-7495.
ROOFING & METAL BUILDINGS 817-220-1794 817-304-4224 Tired of always replacing your roof? Call us for a metal roof quote.
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Innerspace Storage Hwy 199, Springtown. Now renting all unit sizes, 24-hour access. 817-6774050.
CALL Cliff Hall We go the extra mile to ensure you get more for your $. On House Pads, Driveways, Lot Clearing & Tractor Work, Etc.
A sphAlt & G rAvel
Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL
(817)221-2681
D R I V E W AY S
Seal Coating, Lots/Acreage Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 080 FOR SALE: 0.15 acre in Azle 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 (1908 Gale Drive). Haslotelectric, 078
Well Drilling
Need a quality water well at a fair price? Also pump sales and installation. Kelvin’s Pump and Well Service, 817-221-4300.
Advertising Works!
Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle
817-444-3292
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STORAGE UNITS 1350 Liberty School Rd, Azle
5x10 $25/month
Special! 6 Months ... $125 817-246-4646
PLACE AN AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! 817-270-3340
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Welding owner Rodney Vick 817-220-3044 fax 817-523-7639 cell 817-253-1614
Quality Family Business Since 1938
Ash Creek Storage
West Side Storage 20-5813
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.
3-2 moblie, CH/A, 1 acre, $850/ mo. plus deposit. 213 Clay Court, Springtown. 817-223-1765.
085 Mobile Homes for Sale We buy used mobile homes with clear titles. K&P Homes, Inc. 817-677-3446.
PLUMBING CO.
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Springtown ISD. 3-2 DW, $600/mo. $350 deposit, trash service included. 817-220-2447.
3-2 MH, 20x20 garage, $650/mo. $500/deposit, Azle ISD, small pets only, NO APPLICATION FEE. 817909-5160.
Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator #106
817-220-2469 grahamplumbingco.com
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WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Metal Building Erectors
• Pre-engineered Weld-up • Barns/Shops • Arenas/Hangars • Fencing
1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown
817-220-2150 www.weld-done.net Our Business is Metal Buildings - And We’re Good! DESIGN
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Mark Cozart 817-233-6668
Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028
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. 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. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Perfect for contractor, architect or realtor, month to month. Electric, water and wi-fi included. 3 available (discount for 2 or more), possible reception and overnight parking. 932 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. 817-233-3373.
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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.
084 Mobile Homes for Rent 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent, Springtown and Azle ISD, no pets. 817-980-3066. 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1 acre in Azle, refrigerator & stove, CH/A, free water service. 817-602-9519. 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.
BANK REPOS 817-677-3446 USED REFURBISHED HOMES 817-677-3446 NEW HOMES-FACTORY DIRECT 817-677-3446 K&P HOMES, INC.
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.
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Pecan Acres RV Park Inc. 12667 FM 730 South • 1 mile south of Azle
RV Spaces by Day, Week or Month
We now have Pull-Throughs!
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Large Shaded Lots Nice & Clean Electric, Water & Sewer included Laundry Room & Shower Facilities Wi-Fi
817-846-8190 Call for Rates - 817-291-4679
Springtown RV Park
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Tiny Houses and RV rental. Azel RV Park 817-677-2160.
817-220-4678 • 3080 W. Hwy 199
Tiny House and RV for rent at Heritage RV Park. 817-444-3760. Lake view house, 5 rooms, 2 with beds, complete kitchen, washer/ dryer included, $1,250/mo. bills paid. 817-229-6510. 14x70 mobile home, fully furnished, 2-2, big living room and kitchen, $500/mo. $500 deposit. S. Bronco Court, Springtown 76082. 817-6901376.
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SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $650/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-657-9591. 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. PELICAN BAY: 1836 CORAL ROAD, 3-1-1, $695/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol. 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. Small 1 bedroom lake cabin, $1,200/mo., on main body of Eagle Mountain Lake. 817-475-6441.
GENE THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES HOMES and MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT gtatx.com
817-246-4646
Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle $575 & up 2 Bedroom/1 Bath
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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
(817) 444-2362
www.stewartbend.com; sales@stewartbend.com
Crestwood Apartment Homes Fabulous Floor Plans
To Fit Your Every Need and Lifestyle! New Appliances, FS W/D Connections, Water/Trash Service Included, Warm Colors, Brushed Nickel Hardware and So Much More! Beautiful Pool!
Call for Details 817-444-0030 525 Commerce Street • Azle crestwoodah.com
Eagle Lake Garden APARTMENTS
• Are now taking applications on a first come first serve basis. • Will have rental assistance available for eligible households.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
1300 VILLAGE GARDEN come AZLE, TX Call onr ow! by 817-444-6532 TTY:(800) 735-2988
SHADY CREEK AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS APARTMENTS
Pet Friendly!
1 & 2 Bedrooms
817-598-0663
• W/D Connections • Swimming Pool • Water/Trash Service Furnished
(size restrictions and additional fees apply)
Call for appointment
AZLE OAKS
APARTMENT 700 JARVIS • AZLE 817-444-1712
1 & 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Rent based on income. TDD:
800-735-2989 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Find your next home in the Community Classifieds!
817-444-2430
1 & 2 Bedrooms
See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122
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