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First Hall of Fame on course Inaugural class to be inducted Oct. 23-24 BY MARK K. CAMPBELL necticut; she has already been Athletic Director Scott An- enshrined in multiple halls of derson said plans surrounding fame, including at the Univerthe first-ever Azle ISD Athletic sity of Texas at Austin. Derek Dorris, still holder of Hall of Fame are finalizing. The idea for memorializ- several AHS track marks, is the ing former Azle High School head track coach at powerful standouts dated back to a phone call received by former girls' coordinator Vera Ortega. Someone asked if their number could Scott Anderson be retired, AnCommittee facilitator derson, chuckling, told the Azle Rotary Duncanville. Club. Holder averaged 31 points But the call sparked conversation, and the seed of a local per game in 1964 then went on to an award-winning career of Hall of Fame was planted. “It seemed like a great way 27 years in the Azle ISD as a to recognize the contributions teacher and administrator. Dan Mauldin played on the of some people from the past,” AHS district-winning 1960 Anderson said. “And it's a great way to get football team then continued a stellar career at UT. He and people back into the fold.” To form a committee, Ander- a colleague at the University son contacted several commu- of North Texas – where he is a nity members with extensive math professor – solved a probexperience in Azle athletics – lem that had perplexed mathdecades of seeing local athletes ematicians for 50 years. Stan Mauldin shone at Horin action. Acting only as the facilitator, net football then also went on Anderson gathered those indi- to become a college Longhorn; viduals for the first meeting on he was a captain of the 1971 UT squad. He lives in Austin after Feb. 14, 2014. Committee members includ- a decades-long career coaching ed Roddy Murr, Laura Bynum, high school football. Walton lives in Fort Worth. Keith Hoover, Kinny Pack, At one time, he AHS Principal held the high Sam Robinson, school state current Hornet discus record. Head Coach A standout Devon Dorris, football player, Tim Carpenter, too, Walton Dwain Bates, played in the and News sports NFL with the editor Mark K. Scott Anderson Detroit Lions. Campbell. Committee facilitator All said they A call for would make nominations every effort to went out and a final list was asattend the Azle ceremony. sembled. The inductees will be introFrom there, committee members weighed their selections duced at halftime of the Horand a final seven was reached net home game against Denton Oct. 23. to be the first class. Then, the next evening, a The initial inductees: banquet will take place in the • James Casey new gym. • Jackie Swaim DiNardo Anderson said he had heard • Derek Dorris concerns about the omission • Chelsa Holder of some people – and teams, • Dan Mauldin which are also eligible. • Stan Mauldin “This was the cream of the • Wayne Walton With the first class selected, crop,” he said. “If you think Anderson said he contacted someone was left off and each individual – Holder died should be in there, nominate in May 2012 – and all said they them for the next class.” were delighted and honored to be selected. One criterion for selection was being steadfast after leaving Azle High School and all inductees met that requirement with flying colors. INSURED / BONDED Casey, whose story of his WE COME TO YOU! family travails went national, is currently on the NFL DenAna’s Office ver Broncos roster; he lives in Houston. 817.455.6604 DiNardo is a wildly successful coach in Danbury, Con- www.AnasOffice.com
Church hosting blood draw Sept. 9
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Carter BloodCare will set up at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a drive Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4-8 p.m. The church is located at 1010 Timber Oaks in Azle. Call Gemma Lutz at 817-875-5935 for more information.
First Responders Appreciation Day Sept. 11 The Church at Azle, 1801 South Stewart Street, is hosting a First Responders Appreciation Day Friday, Sept. 11. All EMS, fire, police, sheriff’s department, and active and retired military personnel and their families are invited to a trio of meals. Breakfast will be served from 6 to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a barbecue supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. At the latter, Teagan Broadwater, a former FWPD undercover narcotics officer, will speak from 6 to 7. Afterward, from 7-8, Austin Allsup will provide live music. By Monday, Sept. 7, attendees should call Jason Malewiski at 817-894-0835 or email Jason@thechurchatazle.com.
Pregnancy Center part of NTX Giving Day The Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center is part of North Texas Giving Day, slated for Sept. 17. Go to northtexasgivingday.org between 6 a.m.-midnight on Thursday, Sept. 17 to donate to EMPHC and/or other nonprofits in North Texas.
Butterfly class slated for Sept. 24
Scott Anderson, athletic director, said things are falling into place for the first-ever Azle ISD Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 23-24. Photo by Mark K. Campbell Anderson said there are still plenty of chores to be finalized before Oct. 23-24. But he expects the event to be first class, he said. The public will be invited to attend. When ticket prices are finalized – the ceremony on Oct. 24
is a banquet with guest speakers doing the inducting for each individual – anyone interested can see the first-ever class enshrined. Then, on Oct. 25, Anderson will start working on the second Azle ISD Athletic Hall of Fame class.
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News office closes for Labor Day The Azle News office will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, to allow staff to celebrate Labor Day with friends and family. Because of the Monday holiday, deadline for the Sept. 9 edition of the paper will be 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Everyone at the News wishes you a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day.
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APD offers help with fans The Azle Police Department, partnering with city groups, provides help for individuals in need of fans and air-conditioning during the summer. Contact Azle detective Sgt. Kevin Rogers at 817-4443221 or at krogers@ci.azle.tx.us for more information.
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