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Volume 62, Number 26

Azle News

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Ice slipped slowly off the roof of Azle First United Methodist Church’s family life center Monday afternoon, as if reminding us all to be patient. A highly anticipated Tuesday warmup was weak at best; Azle schools remained closed on Wednesday due to poor road conditions as well as a broken water main at Azle High School. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

Holy seismicity Earthquake equipment headed for Azle BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Although earthquakes in the Azle, Reno, and Springtown areas seem to have decreased somewhat in frequency, they do not appear to be losing strength. A 3.6 magnitude quake woke many folks from slumber at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. At the time, it had been about five days since a quake had occurred. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, numerous area residents reported they felt a mild quake around 9:45 a.m. At 4:15 p.m., the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 2.7 magnitude occurred between Windjammer Lane and Top Gallant Court – pretty much smack dab in the middle of Oak Harbor Estates, arguably Azle’s most affluent neighborhood. Also, the largest of all 20-plus quakes that have occurred in the area since the shaking began Nov. 5 was recorded Monday, Dec. 9, at 3:23 a.m. about 11 miles north-northeast of Mineral Wells. It registered a magnitude of 3.7. The Mayor of Azle, Alan Brundrett, con-

firmed Tuesday that USGS has shipped four seismographs to the Huffington Department of Earth Sciences at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, from which a team will be dispatched to Azle to install the equipment. Brundrett explained that after city officials contacted Congresswoman Kay Granger, she put them in contact with W.L. “Bill” Ellsworth, an earthquake expert with USGS. During a conference call with Ellsworth, they learned the Azle area quakes were already under scrutiny by the agency at its headquarters in California. “Ellsworth said he had the equipment sitting on his desk and was getting it ready for shipment when we called,” Brundrett said. “It was already in his plan.” This week’s ice storm, coupled with the fact that almost everyone associated with the SMU earth science program is attending the American Geophysical Union Conference in San Francisco, have created delays in getting the seismographic equipment deployed into the area. PLEASE SEE SEISMOGRAPHIC, PAGE 2A.

Journey to Bethlehem Second annual production takes participants to Christ’s birth BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN again presents Journey to Bethlehem Friday, Following the success of its inaugural pro- Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-15 from 6-8:30 duction last year, First Baptist Church of Azle p.m. nightly. The church is located at 1017 Boyd Road in Azle and both parking and admission to the event are free and open to all. The interactive trip begins in the marketplace in Nazareth, where visitors will encounter vendors selling their wares. Then they’ll meet Gadiel and his family, who will lead them on an exciting and sometimes dangerous trip to Bethlehem. Along the way, they’ll encounter Roman soldiers, thieves, tax collectors, angels, and wise men before arriving in Bethlehem, where they are directed by the innkeeper to the stable behind the inn. Groups of 30 to 50 people at a time will take the journey, with as many as five groups at various places Gadiel and his family will be your tour guide on the Journey to Bethlehem. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

PLEASE SEE PRODUCTION, PAGE 4A.

UIL releases biennial numbers early Azle stays in same classification level BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The numbers are out, but the districts aren’t. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released its new alignment configuration and numbers on Dec. 2. While Azle remains among schools of the same size, the alteration of classifications means AISD will now compete against “5A” schools. It is really no change at all. Beginning with the 2014-15 school year, all UIL classifications will be bumped up one number. That’s because six-man will be called 1A. So 1A becomes 2A, etc. Azle will move from 4A to 5A. For the first time ever, there will be a 6A in Texas. Every two years, Texas schools turn in a “snapshot” of school attendance. Last October, Azle’s number was 1,688. With the UIL’s 5A conference span being 1,060 to 2,099, Azle

is safely in the middle of the pack. And that’s good news, athletic director Scott Anderson said. “The numbers keep going up every two years. Not too long ago, we were concerned with going up to 5A – now 6A – when the number was in the high 1,800s,” he said. “Now we are pretty much in the middle.” Biennially, the UIL creates four regions comprised of a variety of districts. Those district listings for football and basketball are released the first Monday of every other February, the third in 2014. There’s great anticipation biennially to see which schools yours will be paired with. (The UIL will release district alignments for other activities in the order of their seasons, an Austin release said.) This December release of the classification numbers early has not affected that great day of mystery in February, however. Anderson said, “You would think it might give you a better

idea of what your new district will look like, but we could go in any direction.” That was proven in the most recent realignment when Azle was shipped off to Denton and Wichita Falls schools. And, incredibly, even longer trips could await if the UIL so says. Aside from the Wichita Falls schools – Old High and Rider will be 5A like Azle – two other 5A West Texas schools are out on a limb. “Abilene Cooper and San Angelo Lake View are out there with no obvious place to go,” Anderson said. Still, the release of the span of classifications was a positive, Anderson said. “I think it was a great idea to release the cutoffs early,” he noted. “It will definitely keep most schools from having to scramble [with schedules] in February.” And maybe plot out the fastest route to Abilene and San Angelo.

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The Community Caring Center and food bank is in need of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of people in the community who find themselves in need. Contact the center, located at 317 Commerce Street in Azle, by calling 817-270-2962. The Community Caring Center is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; and Thursdays 4-7 p.m.

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Quarter auction moves to Dec. 17 A quarter auction benefiting the Azle Arts Association and the Popcorn Players has been rescheduled from Dec. 11 to Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the AAA’s theater located at 1012 Southeast Parkway. The evening promises to be fun and filled with live auctions from 10-15 vendors. Entry fee is $2 per paddle, and don’t forget to bring a roll or two of quarters for the auctions. A 50/50 raffle will also be held with half the pot going to the AAA/Popcorn Players and half to the raffle winner. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for seven tickets. The finale will include vendor shopping and door prizes. For additional information, contact Maria Parisi at 817-2212306.

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Seismographic equipment headed for Azle ■ SEISMOGRAPHIC, FROM PAGE ONE.

But that should happen no later than next week, Brundrett said. In a nutshell, Brundrett said, USGS is looking at injections wells as a possible cause of the area quakes, because they believe they have linked earthquakes to injection wells in other locations. But in addition to studying whether there is any relationship between the injection wells and the quakes, Ellsworth also told Brundrett the nearest seismographic equipment is more than 60 miles from Azle. The next nearest is more than 120 miles away. “They think the epicenters being reported may not be accurate because they are trying

to triangulate the locations of the epicenters using equipment that is so far away,” Brundrett explained. Ellsworth is the author of a study entitled “InjectionInduced Earthquakes” which appeared in Science Magazine July 12, 2013. That study can be read in its entirety by navigating to http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1225942. Brundrett says he finds it very interesting that once two saltwater disposal wells in the Cleburne area were shut down, the earthquakes that town had experienced back in 2009 stopped. With help from city administrative assistant Susie Hiles, Brundrett is drafting a letter to the Texas Railroad Commis-

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sion (TRC), which oversees oil and gas drilling, to request a formal investigation into the situation. Brundrett has contacted State Representatives Charlie Geren and Phil King as well as both the Parker and Tarrant County Commissioners Courts and asked each of them to do the same. He also plans to contact both Reno and Springtown city officials to ask them to get on board as well. “I spoke with a representative at the TRC last week and referenced Mr. Ellsworth’s study,” Brundrett said. “She answered that TRC geologists don’t always agree with USGS geologists.” One thing Brundrett would like to see changed is TRC’s

requirement for saltwater disposal wells to report monthly average pressures. Daily average pressures would be much more helpful when situations arise such as the swarm of earthquakes between Azle and Springtown. Brundrett said he understands that oil and gas must be mined from underground and he doesn’t have any problems with that process. “But if it’s determined that saltwater disposal wells are causing earthquakes, I think they need to treat the wastewater or truck it out to the middle of nowhere and dispose of it there,” Brundrett said. Brundrett and other city officials were slated to meet with representatives of XTO Energy Tuesday afternoon, as well.

If you’ve been to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards website (and, frankly, who in this area hasn’t?) you’ve no doubt seen its “Did You Feel It” feature. Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett has learned that the USGS actually relies heavily on information posted in this section of its website and encourages people to press the “DYFI” button to report what they felt after any earthquake – no matter how small.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

‘Thankful’

FM 730 South Accident

Victim recovering from violent motorcycle wreck BY MARK K CAMPBELL “Miraculous.” That’s how Anita CampbellBarnett refers to the recovery of her son following an autumn motorcycle accident. On Sept. 25, Michael Dietel crashed on Highway 730 South near FM 1886. Fortunately, aid was quickly rendered, thanks to an EMT being nearby.

He called for CareFlite, said Campbell-Barnett. Another aiding on the scene was a volunteer firefighter from nearby Silver Creek FD, she said. “Because of the exceptional care given to my son just minutes after the accident, he is alive and doing well,” the mother said. Among Dietel’s injuries were a broken left wrist, a sprained and lacerated right ankle, and a brain bruise. “The brain injury was the most serious and the doctors did not give us any hope,” Campbell-Barnett recalled. She said, however, that “our family is Christian and we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that our Heavenly Father intervened and saved my son.” Dietel spent three weeks in a critical care unit. “But we know his strength will come in time,” his mother said. She noted that Thanksgiving had special meaning this year. “We had so much to be thankful for. He has made a miraculous recovery with no explanation from the doctors,” Campbell-Barnett said. She knows why he’s getting Firefighter Mark Spillman (right) happened to be pass- better, she said: “God protected ing by right after Michael Dietel’s motorcycle accident him and healed him. We are in September. Spillman rendered aid to the seriously here to give God the glory of injured Dietel. miraculous healing.” Mark Spillman, off-duty from the North Richland Hills Fire Department, lived close and was on his way to the store. Spillman spied Dietel lying in the middle of 730 and began trauma treatment. “He knew exactly what to do,” Campbell-Barnett said. Also quickly arriving on the scene was off-duty Weatherford chief, Jonathan Peacock.

Christmas fun planned for Azle Memorial Library BY NATALIE GENTRY The Azle Memorial Library has a series of special events planned for the remainder of December. On Dec. 19, classical guitarist Jeff Peters will perform an assortment of classical and holiday favorites. Refreshments will be provided and Peters will be available to answer questions. This free performance begins at 6:30 p.m.

Seating is limited. Next, the Library will host a teen snow globe party on Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Students ages 13-18 are invited to join the staff to design and create their own snow globe. All materials will be supplied by the Library and snacks will be served. For more information about these and other events call the Library at 817-444-7216.

Neither driver claimed any injury following an accident Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:35 p.m. at the intersection of FM 730 South and South Stewart Street. According to the accident report filed by Officer R. Lukowsky, a red 2013 Ford Explorer driven by Elizabeth Hard, 49, of Azle, was westbound on Stewart and had stopped before attempting to turn left onto FM 730 South. Cody David Upchurch, 24, also of Azle, was northbound on FM 730 at the wheel of a red 1990 Nissan 240SX. Hard pulled out in front of Upchurch, who was unable to stop his vehicle before striking hers. Photo by Carla Noah Stutsman

EML Dam shows no damage from quakes Officials at the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) in Fort Worth have announced that recent earthquakes near Eagle Mountain Lake have had no structural impact on the reservoir’s dam. “We have been closely monitoring instrumentation at the dam and conducting daily visual inspections over the last few weeks,” said TRWD Dam Safety Engineer Louie Verreault. “We have seen no change in the structure’s foundation, embankment or spillways. All indications are that the dam is in excellent condition.” Verreault, who has served as TRWD’s dam safety engineer for the last 22 years, and his staff routinely collect information and conduct surveys at each of the district’s dams throughout the year.

TRWD also maintains the dams at Lake Bridgeport, Cedar Creek Lake, Richland-Chambers Reservoir, Marine Creek and Cement Creek. “We monitor conditions at our dams yearround. But, we will continue to track this situation closely if the earthquakes continue in that area,” Verreault said. Verreault also noted the district recently completed a project at the Eagle Mountain Dam that brought the 80-year old structure up to current design standards. The five-year analysis also included an indepth look at the dam and its foundation, and how they would respond in extreme conditions such as massive floods. The dam was given a clean bill of health.

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual

“Azle’s Peoples Choice Awards”. Please return to the Azle Chamber Office by January 3, 2014 1. Favorite Business

Please include name & why you choose this business.

A. Real Estate

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B. Dentist

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C. Retail Store

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D. Insurance Company

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2. Favorite Food

Please include name of business and specific ingredient or reason why you like it.

A. Cup of Coffee

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B. Chips and Salsa

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C. Burger

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D. Café Food

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3. Favorite Individual

Please include individual’s name and place of business.

A. Azle ISD Employee

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B. Elected Official

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C. Nurse

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(City, County or State) (Dr.’s Office or Hospital)

D. Photographer

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E. City Employee

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(Policeman, Fireman, Non-Elected City Official)

Entries must be on original newspaper nominations page, no machine copies will be counted. The Top Three Nominations will be placed on a ballot to be voted on. Winners will be announced at the 54rd Annual Awards Banquet on January 31st, 2014.

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Gabriel and the angels make an appearance on the Journey to Bethlehem.

Azle FBC’s interactive production Journey to Bethlehem will include encounters with many different Biblical characters as you travel the road from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

Photos by Carla Noah Stutsman

Production takes participants to Christ’s birth ■ PRODUCTION, FROM PAGE ONE.

along the road between Nazareth and Bethlehem at any one time. Other than the marketplace, which is set up inside the church, the journey takes place outdoors on the church’s 11plus acres of wooded land. Afterward, guests can enjoy hot chocolate under a hospitality tent. Parking is available not only in the church parking lot but with overflow parking across Boyd Road at Walnut Creek Elementary. Pastor Lee Sipe said he is exYou’ll come across Roman soldiers and even bandits on your Journey to Bethlehem. cited to learn the weather is set

“Come, Let Us Worship the King”

to warm up for the weekend, giving visitors an opportunity to get out of their homes after five days of ice. He said there are a few changes to this year’s Journey. For instance, the final station will now be Christ’s empty tomb, while the nativity scene will be a stand-alone station – separate from the others along the journey. Children will not only learn from going on the Jour-

ney to Bethlehem, they can also enjoy seeing and petting several donkeys, llamas, sheep, horses and chickens that will be on the grounds for the production.

Everyone is invited! Come see and hear

Amahl and the Night Visitors! Dec. 15th, 4 pm

Amahl and the Night Visitors by Menotti is a wonderful story told through music and drama of a Christmas Miracle that comes to a poor young boy, Amahl, and his mother when they are visited by three Kings on their journey to find the Christ-Child. This is a presentation by choirs from First United Methodist Church. Along with choirs of Shepherds and Shepherdesses, the main characters are: the child Amahl-Jackson Penshorn; the mother-Denise Johnson; the three Kings; Balthazaar-Paul Mock; Melchior-Randy Bolding; Kasper-Wiley Lindsey.

Presented by the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Sunday, December 15th 8:15 Service and 10:45 Service

First United Methodist Church “Encouraging everyone to become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ”

Ash Creek Baptist Church

300 South Stewart • Azle, Texas

200 Church Street • Azle • 817-444-3323 Dr. Scott Youngblood, Senior Pastor

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AZLE LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th TUESDAY 6:30 PM 412 Commerce • 817-689-7232 www.azlelionsclub.org Gary Skinner - president

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

‘Bay police to conduct warrant roundup BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Heads up. If you have an outstanding traffic warrant issued by the City of Pelican Bay, here’s your one opportunity to take care of it – at a discount, no less – without going to jail. Until Jan. 13, 2014, the Pelican Bay Police Department has announced it will conduct a “warrant roundup” for people with outstanding city tickets. Prior to that date, the Pelican Bay municipal court is offering a 50 percent reduction in “failure to appear in court” as well as “violating promise to appear in court” fines. In some cases, that can save an individual as much as $300. The offer is only good through Jan. 12, 2014 and all fine amounts will be restored to their

original values beginning Jan. 13, 2014. When the roundup begins on Jan. 13, officers with the Pelican Bay Police Department will begin tracking down violators either at their homes or places of business to serve warrants on the spot. Individuals with outstanding warrants will be taken to jail where they will be required to either post bond or serve their time out in jail. “The city is willing to work with people that have traffic warrants, if they will just ask,” Chief Jason Farris said. “However, if they do not, people who have warrants can expect officers to arrest them. State law allows police officers to go anywhere at any time to serve these warrants.” If you have an outstanding traffic warrant from Pelican Bay and want to take advantage of the court’s offer to help, contact the Pelican Bay municipal court at 817-444-1234.

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News From Azle City Hall We welcome your comments or suggestions on information you would like to see reported on this page, please call Azle City Hall, 817-444-2541, or email Administrative Assistant Debbie Clayton at dclayton@ci.azle.tx.us. Until next month……...

CWD Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling CWD will collect Christmas Trees curbside on the second collection day. In order for trees to be recyclable, they must be free of all ornaments, tinsel, bags and plastic. Residents may also drop off their trees beginning December 30, 2013, at the "old" Azle Public Library, located at 609 SE Parkway, next door to City Hall. A roll off container will be provided for residents to use at any time. CWD HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE Community Waste Disposal will NOT run their regular residential garbage route on December 25. Bulk Brush Collection: CWD will include the December 25 (fourth Wednesday) collection with their pickup on January 1, combining the two collection days.

Tarrant County Public Health Wellness Programs Safeguarding our Community’s Health

American Lung Association: Freedom From Smoking

Email: smokefree@tarrantcounty.com Phone: 817-321-4976 ext. 8562 Jennifer Rivera

� Learn to quit smoking in a supportive group � Use face to face and telephone counselors to help you accomplish your quit goals � Save money � Experience immediate health benefits and improved quality of life

Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management: Health For Me Email: selfmanager@tarrantcounty.com Phone: 817-321-4976 ext. 8561 Sonya Jones

� Designed for those who live with or are at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses � Develop skills to cope with illness � Improve energy levels and reduce pain � Learn to make the best food choices for your illness Sorrow Family Insurance was honored with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at the chamber offices Nov. 7. Pictured are Edward Sorrow and Stephanie Sorrow, who have opened their family owned and operated business in Azle and offer a variety of insurance policies from health and life to auto and home. call 817-444-1129 or visit their website at www. sorrowfamilyinsurance.com for a quote.

Both programs are free, confidential, and offer flexible hours and locations. Both programs are available for Tarrant County residents aged 18 years and older and are lead by trained instructors. Available in English and Spanish.

Azle Memorial Library News and Events Holiday Happenings at the Library:

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Janie Latimer of Advocare to its membership at the Sept. 3 luncheon with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Janie is a consultant for Advocare’s healthy and nutritious wellness products and can be reached at latimerjanie@gmail.com or by phone at (817) 507-7819.

Musical Performance: You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of holiday music on December 19 at 6:30 pm. Classical guitarist, Jeff Peters, will perform a selection of holiday and classical favorites. Refreshments are served. The program is free to all, but arrive early as seating will be limited. Sponsored by the Azle Library Trust. HOURS Teen Snow Globe Craft Party!: December 20 from 3-4 pm, teens ages 13-18 (junior Azle Memorial Library 333 W. Main Street and senior high) are invited to create a homemade snow globe and enjoy free snacks and drinks. SupPh : 817/444-7216 Fax: :817/444-7064 plies provided by the library - you supply the creativiHours ty! Mon / Wed / Fri Winter Reading Program: 9 am - 6 pm It’s not too late to participate in the first ever Winter Tues / Thurs Reading Program, titled “Azle Reads”! Children, 9 am - 8 pm teens and adults who participate will have a chance to Saturdays: 9 am-5 pm win one of several fantastic gift baskets - just for (Extended) reading! Pick up a Winter Reading log at the Library Sundays: CLOSED Information Desk. Completed logs are due by December 30. Each participant can submit up to three logs and is eligible to attend the Winter Reading Celebration on January 2 from 6-7 pm. More details can be found on the Library’s website. Digital Magazines have Arrived: Digital magazines are now available to check out (free!) for all Azle and PCLA cardholders! Magazines are in full color and can be viewed on a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device with Internet access. There is no limit to the amount of magazines that can be borrowed, and no due date or late fees! Go to www.mypcla.com and click on the “Zinio” link to get started. Teen Advisory Group (TAG): For teens ages 13-18 (junior and senior high). Join us and get to know other teens, share your opinions about the library, and have fun! Meets on Friday, December 13, at 5-5:30 pm. READ to a Dog: Children of all ages can read to a certified therapy dog on Saturday, December 14, from 2:00-3:30 pm (come-and-go).

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Traci Mills of Paparazzi at the Chamber’s Nov. 5 luncheon. Mills is a consultant for Paparazzi and its accessories and jewelry. She may be reached at 817-908-6132 or by email at irishsunflower81@gmail.com.

www.azlenews.net LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Proposals for Construction Management Services for Career and Technology Education Center, Competition/Performance Gym and Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Project at Azle High School in Azle, Texas, will be received by the Owner in the Administration Building of the Azle Independent School District located at 300 Roe Street, Azle, Texas 76020 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, January 10th, 2014 local time. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Proposals shall be addressed to the President of the Board of Trustees at the above address, and will be opened and read aloud at the time and place mentioned above. A digital copy of the Request for Qualification and Proposal can be requested from Skip McCambridge at smccambridge@azleisd.net.

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Main Street Book Club: Adults of all ages are invited to join a lively book discussion on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 pm. December is choose your own mystery novel month! Brick it Up! LEGO Club: 5-12 year olds are invited to join us for learning through play on December 18 from 4 -5 pm. LEGOs are provided by Library.

Holiday Schedule Azle City offices will close Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas and Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Police and Fire services will be available by calling 817-444-3221, or 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. For water or sewer emergencies, please call 817-4443221.

The City of Azle wishes you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season. Scan for more information on what’s happening in the City of Azle or visit us at www.cityofazle.org.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

AZLE POLICE DEPT.

INVESTIGATIONS The following offenses occurred or were reported Dec. 1-7, 2013 and are being investigated by Azle Police detectives. Dec. 1 ........1300 block Village Garden Drive .....................Fraudulent use of ID ...................1500 block Flying Jib Drive .............................Unauthorized use of vehicle Dec. 2 ........300 block Alameda Road ................................Criminal mischief $50-500 ...................900 block Martha Lane ....................................Burglary of a habitation ...................100 block Mountain View Drive .......................Aggravated assault Dec. 3 ........800 block Sandy Beach Road .........................Assault family violence Dec. 4 ........100 block Richard Lane...................................Theft of firearm ............................................................................................Theft of property $50-500 ...................200 block Timberlake Drive .............................Assault family violence

Obituaries Donna Marks

Russie Marie Pittman

1937 - 2013

1930 - 2013

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Dec. 14 at West Parkway Baptist Church under the direction of White’s Azle Funeral Home. Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday Dec.13 at White’s Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle Russie was preceded in death by her father, Emmitt Mathews; parents, Roy and Addie Davis; brother, A.L. Mathews; and sisters-in-law, Earlene Mathews and Ethel Mathews; and sonin-law, Randy Parten. Survivors include loving husband of 65 years, Burdell Pittman of Azle; children, Patricia Kay Stone of Lake Worth, Kenneth Pittman and wife, Diane, of Englewood, Colo., Melvin Pittman and wife, Barbara, of Arlington, Vicki Parten of Azle, and Linda Richey of Denton; eight grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Burten Mathews and Ronnie Mathews and wife, Yvonne; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends.

If you have information regarding any of the incidents above, please contact the Azle Police Department at 817-444-3221.

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Monday-Sunday, Dec. 2-8, 2013 Dec. 3 ............................300 block Lakeside Oaks Circle ...................................... 911 Hang up Dec. 4 ............................9800 block Jacksboro Highway ............................ Assist other agency .......................................8800 block Jacksboro Highway ............................ Assist other agency Dec. 5 ............................900 block Old Gate Road ........................................ Meet complainant Dec. 6 ............................9200 block Watercress Drive..........................Public works assistance .......................................Silver Creek Road .........................................................Motorist assist .......................................200 block Vanshire Road West .............................. Suspicious person .......................................200 block Vanshire Road East ................................ Meet complainant Dec. 7 ............................200 block Vanshire Road East ......................................... Trespassing .......................................9500 block Confederate Park Road ..............................Motorist assist .......................................9800 block Confederate Park Road ................................Citizen assist Dec. 8 ............................100 block Live Oak Road ..............................................Motorist assist .......................................9500 block Confederate Park Road ..............................Motorist assist .......................................100 block Vanshire Road West .......................................Citizen assist .......................................100 block Live Oak Road ................................................Citizen assist .......................................200 block Lakeside Oaks Circle .................... Crime awareness notice

Russie Marie Pittman passed away from Alzheimer’s December 8, 2013 in at her home surrounded by family. Russie Marie Mathews Pittman was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Brown County, daughter of the late Emmitt and Addie Watson Mathews. Her father died when Russie was very young and her mother, Addie, married Roy DaOfficers with the Azle Police Department arrested the follow- vis who became Russie’s dad. She graduated from Bangs ing individuals during the week of Dec. 1-7: The Azle News, John Lindsey Meeker, 31, of Springtown, was arrested Dec. 5 High School and was a member Dec. 11, 2013 Edition in the 300 block of Calgary Road and charged with assault family of West Parkway Baptist Church. violence (choking), as well as burglary of a habitation. He was transported to the Tarrant County jail Monday, Dec. 9. A 39-year-old Springtown man was arrested Dec. 3 in the 500 block of North Stewart Street and charged with possession of marijuana less than two ounces. He posted an unknown bond amount and was released from the Azle jail Dec. 4. A 25-year-old Azle woman was arrested Dec. 5 in the 300 block LEXANDER S IDWAY of Calgary Road for public intoxication. She received a citation UNERAL OME and was released from the Azle jail. A 39-year-old Weatherford man was arrested Dec. 1 in the 1300 are pleased to be offering families a block of SH 199 for reckless driving as well as for traffic violations. He was given time to pay fines and released from the Azle jail. Azle officers also arrested nine individuals who were the subincluding a ject of outstanding warrants and investigated six traffic accidents during the week.

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Donna Marks, 76, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at her home in Springtown. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 in Springtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at White’s Funeral Home, 105

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Denver Trail, Azle. Donna Mae Anderson Marks was born in Wisconsin, on Nov. 6, 1937. She moved to Springtown from Fort Worth in 1969 and made her home there for more than 40 years. While her hands were still able, she loved to crochet and sew but after her hands became feeble her hobbies became gardening and watching hummingbirds. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph August Marks; a granddaughter, Becky Marks; and her parents. Survivors include daughter, Sharon Higgins and partner, Joanie Ruiz, of Springtown; son, Billy Joe Marks and wife, Debra, of Indiana; grandchildren, Joshua Greenhow, Jessica Marks, Kay Marks, Tallulah Marks, and Sapphire Marks; numerous great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends.

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... Attend the Church of your choice this Sunday ASH CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

300 South Stewart St. Early Worship ...........................8:15 am Sunday School ..........................9:30 am Contemporary Worship-TMP ..10:45 am Traditional Worship ...............10:45 am Evening Worship .......................6:00 pm Wednesday Youth Refuge..........6:00 pm Wednesday Evening ..................6:15 pm Pastor: Dr. G. Wesley Shotwell 817-444-3219 www.ashcreekbc.org

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Assembly of God Church Hwy. 199 & Jaybird Lane Pastor: Gary D. Veazey Morning Worship .................10:30 am Kidz Zone .............................10:30 am Wednesday Evening

Life Development, Chosen Student Ministries, Kidz Zone - All Services .....7:00 pm

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THE ABBEY CHURCH

Pastor: Paul Brownback 817-444-1211 www.TheAbbeyChurch.com 10400 Jacksboro Highway Morning Worship ....................10:30 am Wed: Youth & Family Night ......7:00 pm

SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Dr. Vaughn Baker - Pastor 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-444-1382 Sunday School .....................10:00 am Traditional Worship .............11:00 am Sunday Youth .......................10:00 am Synergy Worship ....................9:00 am

SILVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner FM 730 S. & Veal Station Rd. Sunday School ......................9:45 am Morning Worship .................10:50 am Evening Worship ....................6:00 pm Wed. Prayer Service...............7:00 pm Pastor: Jay Ditty Minister of Music: David Musick Church 817-444-2325 www.silvercreekbc.org

CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner FM 730S & FM 1886 Sunday School .......................9:30 am Worship Service ...................10:30 am Wed. Prayer Service...............7:00 pm 817-270-8476 Pastor - Jon Baker Music Minister - Lloyd McCarroll, Jr. Transporation Available

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1020 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-4903 Sunday School .......................9:30 am Morning Worship .................10:30 am Sunday Evening Serv. ............6:00 am Wednesday Evening ...............7:00 pm Pastor: Tim Stevens

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Church St., Azle • 817-444-3323 Morn. Worship ........ 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School .......................9:45 am Youth (UMYF) .........5:00 p.m. Sunday & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Pastor: Dr. Scott Youngblood

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 E. • Springtown 817-221-LIFE (5433) Sunday School ...................... 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service .....10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 pm Wednesday ...........................7:00 pm

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 800 Highcrest Dr. - Azle - 817-444-3063 Sunday Mass.........................8:30 am Wednesday Mass .................. 6:30 pm

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7200 Robertson Rd. • Ft. Worth www.LFwired.org Sr. Pastor Frank W. Briggs 817-237-2758 Classic Service ..........................8:40 am Contemporary Service ... 10 & 11:30 am Lighthouse Christian Academy: Preschool, Private Kindergarten

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

1313 S.E. Pkwy, Azle 817-237-4822 Missouri Synod Worship Service ....................9:30 am Sunday School .....................10:45 am “Christians growing in Jesus, sharing His love with all”

ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

2920 Azle Ave. • 817-624-2184 Daily Mass - Mon., Wed.,Fri........8 am Reconciliation .... Sat. 3:30 or by appt. Weekend Masses .......... Sat. 4:00 pm SUNDAY ......... 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 am & 1:30 pm (Spanish)

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Pastor: JoAnne Swehosky 4795 E. Hwy 199 - Reno 817-221-HOPE Sunday School .......................9:00 am Traditional Service ...............10:00 am

EAGLE MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7955 Reed Road, Azle Directions: FM 730 N., 5 miles to Reed Rd. - turn & go 1/2 mile - church on right Pastor, Nancy Nold Ch. 817-444-0226 Morning Worship .................11:00 am Sunday School .....................10:00 am “Open hearts, open minds, open doors”

COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 1405 Reynolds Rd., Azle • 817-444-7117 Directions: 730 N. to 1542 .5 mi. right on Cardinal, left on Reynolds Pastor - Rev. Fred Weaver 817-444-3181 Rev. Faye Mote 817-220-5734 Sunday School .......................9:45 am Morning Worship .................11:00 am Sunday Evening .....................6:00 pm Wednesday Evening ...............7:00 pm Sunday Night Youth ..............6:00 pm

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(Disciples of Christ) 117 Church St. • 817-444-3527 Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh Youth Minister, Will Ryan Sunday School .....................10:00 am Morning Worship .................11:00 am

ST. ANNE’S CHURCH (Episcopal/Anglican) 6055 Azle Ave., Lake Worth 817-237-1888 www.saint-annes.org Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Roger Grist Early Worship w/Communion... 8:00 am Sunday School (Adults-Jr.H.). ....9:15 am (Nursery Available) Choral Worship w/Communion.....10:30 am “Narnia” Children’s Church...........10:30 am

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Braxton Donald Betz was born June 22 at 12:17 a.m. weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Proud parents are Kyle and Haley Betz. Big sister Kyler and grandparents Kim McCann of Reno and Don and Cheri Betz of Azle are also happy to welcome Braxton.

Little Angels Christian Daycare Winners of a coloring contest sponsored by Dr. Jennifer Hudman (back) were (l-r) Kristin Gable, 2nd, ages 6-11; Trinity Whitworth, 1st, ages 2-5; Bailey Lunsford, 3rd, 2-5; Shelby Skiles, 2nd, 2-5; and Audrey Williams, 1st, 6-11. Not pictured: Hannah Correa, 3rd, 6-11.

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Top Rotary students named BY MARK K. CAMPBELL Four more Azle High School seniors were named Rotary Students of the Month at the Dec. 5 club meeting. That quartet: Nancy Blomquist, Austin Palmer, Mary Potts, and Logan Woody. Blomquist is heavily involved in AHS choir and has been since she was a freshman; currently, she is the group’s vice-president. She has earned the highest possible ratings in solo and choir ensemble, both 1s. Blomquist has also surpassed All-District status and is seeking a berth on the All-State Choir roster. She has been involved for all four high school years in Family Career and Community Leadership Association. After graduating from AHS, Blomquist hopes to major in

early childhood education and become a kindergarten teacher after attending either UT-Austin or the College of the Ozarks. Palmer is first chair bassoon in the AHS band. He also is superior in Spanish and has been to Venezuela on a church mission trip. He has earned academic awards in Spanish. Palmer is involved in PALS (Peer Assistance & Leadership). He said he enjoyed helping out with younger children. He hopes to attend TCU or UT-Austin and major in child psychology/development. Potts is the section leader of the alto saxophones for the second year. Academically, she is an advanced placement scholar who has excelled at World History, Chemistry, and English. Potts is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS)

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and has taken several advanced placement classes. She has also earned a place on an international chorus that traveled to Canada on a mission trip. With hopes of becoming a nurse or getting into occupational therapy, Potts plans on attending Abilene Christian University. Woody played sports at AHS where he enjoyed tennis, basketball, and baseball; he was a varsity tennis letterman his freshman year. As a senior, he will play golf The December Rotary Students of the Month were: (l-r) Austin Palmer, Nancy and baseball. Photo by Mark K. Campbell A member of PALS and the Blomquist, Mary Potts, and Logan Woody. NHS, Woody likes math. Examples He said he enjoys volunteerof the exing and has done so for the Azle treme ice Little League and at an animal buildup shelter. were Woody hopes to attend Texas evident all A&M or UT with a major in Fiover Azle nance or Marketing. this weekend.

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Ghostly holiday performances ready to go Dickens’ A Christmas Carol set for AHS Dec. 13-15 BY MARK K. CAMPBELL The show must and will go on. Despite missing some rehearsal time because of bad weather school closings, Azle High School’s drama department will perform A Christmas Carol as planned. Director Tina Moen said the AHS adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday story will be performed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 13-15. Daytime performances – treated like “final dress rehearsals,” Moen said – will occur onstage before young school students from Cross Timbers, Hoover, and Azle Elementary. Those renditions run Friday, HOGAN’S Dec. 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 PAINTING & REMODELING p.m. before the Opening Night public performance at 7 p.m. All types painting, tape, bed, texture, that evening. staining, wall paper removal, sheetrock Additional times for the repair, wood repair play: Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 and “I’ll paint your birdhouse or your dreamhouse” 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. senior citizens discount Tickets are $7 for adults and For Free Estimates Call $5 for students.

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Mondays and Thursdays from 1-8 p.m. On Mondays, a bible study class is held from 6-7 p.m. and on Thursdays, a parenting life skills class runs from 6-7 p.m. Points accumulated from attending classes can be used for items like diapers, baby and maternity clothes, formula, baby food, and baby furniture. EMPHC is run by director Heather Furr, she has 17 volunteers including four teachers and two who lead music ministry. Furr began running EMPHC in August 2012 and was a volunteer there for 10 months prior. Ednith Villalobos, the assistant director, also volunteered at the center before assuming her position. “We look at it as a ministry. We are here to help those in need,” Furr said of EMPHC. “We offer a safe, loving, and supportive place for women and children in need.” The center, in existence since 1999, has a number of resources they can use. No appointment is necessary at EMPHC. The center provides for physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. The center is always looking for prayer warriors, committed volunteers, financial support, maternity clothes, and baby and office supplies. For more information, call the center at 817-237-1819 or visit the web site at www.emphc.org or email empregnancyhelpctr@sbcgolbal.net.

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BY MARK K. CAMPBELL When you have a young wrestling squad you like to see them get some time on the mats against rivals. The recent icy weather has brought cancellations for AHS coach Chris Allen’s squads. On Dec. 3, Azle hosted a dual with Saginaw Chisholm Trail, Boswell, and Haltom. The Lady Hornets, led by defending state champion Jesse Grubbs, went a perfect 12-for12. Grubbs pinned her opponent in just 16 seconds. Allen said, “We actually had only two matches go into the second period, so all wins came via pins.” The ladies competed in a non-dual point system “due to holes in several of the girls’ lineups,” Allen recalled. “We matched up all possible matches and wrestled them before each dual,” he added. Azle High School coach Chris Allen instructs a Hornet after a match. AHS got in a duals clash at home Dec. 3, but The coach said his Lady Horthe icy weather forced cancellation of two other events. Photo by Mark K. Campbell net team shone. “It was a much

Freshman Lady Hornets tip off hoops season The young Lady Hornet basketball season had the freshmen AHS girls playing a trio of games. Azle (2-1) defeated Granbury 26-17 on Nov. 8 as the Lady Hornets won every quarter. Breeona Cannon was the catalyst; she scored a team-high 10 points. Sarah Idell added 4, Heather Patterson scored 3, and Bethany Smith and Chelsea Padgett netted 2 points apiece. On Nov. 12, the frosh squad traveled to Sanger and lost, 3125. Azle opened with an 8-5 first period advantage. But a 2-point AHS second quarter allowed the hosts to wrest the lead away.

Once again, Cannon led Azle in scoring. This time she hit for 11 points. Jordan Newman was next with 5 followed by Jordyn Mathis with 4 points and 3 by Maci Strickland. Back home on Nov. 25, Azle blanked visiting Arlington Sam Houston in the opening quarter and went on to a 29-15 victory. Cannon’s 14 points almost out-scored her rivals. Smith and Mathis netted 4 points, Strickland scored 3, and Hayley Schlueter and Breon Fricke rounded out the scoring with 2 points each. Next up, like with the varsity and JV, is a district clash with Lake Dallas Dec. 13.

Weather sends schedules sliding When school’s out, sporting events are also canceled. So gyms have been mighty quiet at Azle High School lately. The Lady Hornets had a scheduled open date on Dec. 6, the first day schools were closed. That was to allow some time to get ready for the District 5-4A opener at Byron Nelson. But lingering icy roads canceled that contest. Earlier on Dec. 3, Azle (9-5) defeated Dallas Samuell 52-32. Morgan Prentice and Taylor Fulfer both reached double digits with 17 and 10 points, respectively. Valarie Matlock scored 8. AHS held a commanding 29Lady Hornet Maci Wilbanks and her Azle cohorts 13 halftime lead. The Lady Hornets, coached missed the 5-4A opener Dec. 10 at Trophy Club Byron by Mitzi Marquart, will not reNelson because of weather. Photo by Mark K. Campbell

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laid down to sleep on a caterpillar. Not a real one. Or even a Caterpillar tractor – which would’ve been more comfortable. This caterpillar was a four-foot long stuffed animal and was my pillow as I reclined on a single layer of egg-crate foam that separated me from the floor. Earlier, the Bride and I had prepared for the predicted icy onslaught by buying cabin fever essentials like hot wings and getting some DVDs from the library. (Spaceballs: not as funny as I remembered. Life of Pi: still awesome). Saturday night, we were about to binge watch Castle when a daughter called and asked how many barfs are permitted after you hit your head before you should get checked out. My old firefighter training said two; the pediatrician said three. And, since No. 3 was occurring during the conversation, medical attention was deemed necessary for six-year-old grandson

Link. When zooming down a hill sledding, he cracked the right side of his face on a chain link fence pole. The doctor said to go to the ER. But the daughter’s car was immovable because it not only was parked atop their slanted ice sheet of a driveway, but backing down would shoot it right across the street into the neighbor’s cars parked on the street. Grandparents to the rescue! I had put the four-wheel drive pickup in the covered shop. But we needed some weight in the back to negotiate streets thick with several inches of ice. I found: a 50-pound bag of sand with about 23 pounds left in it; a big chunk of Hill Country granite – at least 60 pounds – I had carried forever on a prior vacation; a piece of hadite block; and a cast iron skillet filled with 10-pound weights I used to lift. We crept toward the daughter’s house, 10 highway miles away. With only one exciting sideways adventure,

There’s plenty of room here

ne of the great benefits nativity. O, come to my heart, Lord Jeof the Sweetie Suite sus, there is room in my heart for thee. we added on the back Heaven's arches rang when the anof our house last year gels sang, proclaiming thy royal deis that we have lots of gree; but in lowly birth didst thou come room for guests, and to earth, and in greatest humility. O, they can have one whole part of the come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is house to themselves. Now, room in my heart for thee. you may question whether The final stanza assures or not that is a benefit… a welcome in Heaven for perhaps our guests are those who make a place in more pleasant than yours? their hearts here. We have joked that we When heavens arches are now running the Lewis shall ring and its choir shall B&B. Of course, the second sing at thy coming to vicB depends on our schedule. tory, let thy voice call me But we can handle sevhome, saying, “Yet there eral for the first B and we is room, there is room at will enjoy them during the my side for thee!” And my Christmas season. heart shall rejoice, Lord JeAs we continue our LIFE MATTERS sus, when thou comest and Life Matters “ADVENTacallest for me. geous” perspective during Gerry Lewis John 1:10-13 (New LivDecember, I’m thinking of ing Translation): “He came another song, “Thou Didst Leave Thy into the very world he created, but the Throne,” written by Emily Elizabeth world didn't recognize him. He came Steele Elliott (1836-1987). Emily, who to his own people, and even they rewrote quite a few poems and hymn jected him. But to all who believed texts, especially for the chronically ill, him and accepted him, he gave the published 48 of them in a little book right to become children of God. They entitled Under the Pillow. She was are reborn – not with a physical birth perhaps influenced by her aunt, Char- resulting from human passion or plan, lotte Elliott (1789-1971), who wrote but a birth that comes from God.” the well-known hymn “Just As I Am”. Mrs. Sweetie and I are looking forThis Christmas hymn was written to ward to our Christmastime guests. We teach children about the birth of Jesus. are also committed to making room, evIn each of the first four stanzas – two ery day, for the One to whom our lives are written below – there is a “but” that mattered so much that He left a throne teaches how the One who should have for a manger. How will you make room been welcomed, was not, and how im- in your heart today for Him? portant it is for each of us, individually, Azle resident Dr. Gerry Lewis – author, blogger, to make room in our hearts. consultant, and leadership coach – serves Thou didst leave thy throne and thy church as Executive Director of the Harvest Baptist Askingly crown, when thou camest to sociation headquartered in Decatur. The opinions earth for me; but in Bethlehem's home expressed in this column are his own and may not represent the views of HBA. there was found no room for thy holy

we made it. We loaded up Link; his red/blue/black eye was swollen shut and his face ruby from the violent impact. (Nothing hurts the heart more than an injured ON YOUR child.) We made it MARK to the hospital Mark K. Campbell entrance where his “Hey, guys” let us know that he had one more barfing episode left. The ER got us right in. I thought he might have a concussion, but CT scans said no. It did reveal, however, a fracture of the orbit around his right eye. The doctor pointed it out and it was plain as day on the x-ray, clearly

separated. We were given the number of a plastic surgeon to consult when the ice melted. On the way home, we got some meds at a 24-hour pharmacy. Then we were just a mile from getting Link back into a warm bed, with some necessary Rx. That’s when I made the poor decision to go the closest way home instead of the route we had travelled successfully to the ER. This closer route contained a substantial hill. I thought I could nurse the truck down it. I could not. The sliding began then accelerated and, with the daughter holding the boy’s head and the bride – about 10 years past a wreck that had hurt her back – braced for impact, we absolutely creamed the curb while perfectly sideways. Some things went right. The giant granite rock just broke; it didn’t come flying into the truck cab. We didn’t flip – we just clobbered the curb. And Link suffered no more trauma in his

second big collision of the day. One tire went flat and the other rim bent. The truck was stuck in a yard, by some yucca and a former mailbox. So we walked to the daughter’s nearby house and settled in. That’s where I slept on a caterpillar in the floor, only occasionally kicking the Glow Worm that serenaded lightly with “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Grandparenting is not for wimps. I got up several times to check on the boy who wanted to sleep on the couch. Poor little dude! Thankfully, he slept well. We finally got the truck unstuck by paying a tire repair guy $75 and watching the good-natured country boy solve several dilemmas to get us free. That was the best $75 I’ve ever spent. Like I said, grandparenting is not for wimps. We were in bed by 5:45 that afternoon. Never did watch Castle. Mark K. Campbell is the News editor and he is happy to report that Link needs no surgery.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Earthquakes: Where’s Superman, when we need him? OK, I believe I have solved the problem of why we are having so many earthquakes in Azle and around the area including Springtown. You remember the 1951 movie Superman and the Mole Men? In it, mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent and Lois Lane are sent to the small town of Silsby for the inauguration of the world's deepest oil well. Unbeknownst to the drillers, the drill shaft has penetrated the underground home of the Mole Men, a race of small, furry (though bald-headed) beings. The Mole Men come up through the shaft at night to explore the surface. Well, that's what is happening around here. The Mole People are getting fed up with all that fracking going on. They are digging more burrows and making the ground unstable. I don't understand why some hotshot geologist has not figured this out by now. Where is Superman now that we need him? Les Crocker Paradise

friends, the rewards of work, health, good fortune...and the list goes on. Indeed, I know of no one who can find nothing for which to be grateful. The beauty we find in this season of gratitude and of giving is that each of us has gifts to share...and share we must! At Eagle Mountain UMC, we are especially blessed to be able to give through our pantry, and we can give because of the generosity of others. Brace Chiropractic: Your food drive, continuing through December, has added bountifully to our shelves. Azle Junior High: You continue to amaze us with your energy and your dedication. (You are a reminder of many good years in the halls you now claim as your own!) Azle Christian Church: We simply could not do this work without your continuing support – collectively and individually you humble us. Individuals who serve others frequently do not want to be singled out with recognition; just be aware that your gifts of time and money make ours a "Mission Possible"! So as we list our blessings, let me say to each of you, “Thank you...thank you...thank you!”

Azle post office two weeks ago to an abundance of criminal activity that is so widespread in vice to a beleaguered postal inspection service that is so inept in prosecution (the Keystone cops would be lauded in favorable court outcomes), to, now, the dumbing down of the postal creed. “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays the couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This is the new age of the postal service with union power grabs and lazy employees as witnessed on this past slightly over-exaggerated apocalyptic weather weekend. “No mail delivery due to hazardous road conditions,” one union official explained to me. (“It’s a free day off.”) Funny, my paperboy can deliver the morning newspaper in his notraction truck and the retail delivery drivers can keep commerce up at retail stores. But some postal employees – who live directly across the street – can’t seem to walk 100 feet or so to their place of employment due to road hazards. Whatever the excuse the union or management gives, it’s the same outcome: rearranging the deck Sue Miller chairs on the Titanic. Inasmuch... The finality is the same: The United States Postal Service is doomed.

P.S. I saw Superman and the Mole Men at the Tivoli Theater on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth on Saturdays. It was in serial form, and you didn't dare miss a Saturday episode.

What’s with the post office not folThankful for those lowing its creed? who help feed the Dear Editor: I must say that a once proud instihungry and needy tution as the United States Postal Ser-

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Editor’s note: The United States Post Office has no official creed or motto. However, the popular “Neither snow, nor rain...” is engraved above the entrance to the New York City post office on 8th Avenue. The “creed” is an adaptation of a work by Herodotus, Lately we have seen various posts vice has met its Waterloo. a Greek historian and is generally ason social media regarding gratitude From the kerfuffle in conduct un- sociated with the postal service. for specific blessings: family, home, becoming by a postal employee at the MKC

Scotsman John Muir stressed nature, national parks

have a book that tells about many Scots who have contributed to America. One that was left out was John Muir, a naturalist, a conservationist and certainly a Western man. I also recently found a previously overlooked book in my library, The Wilderness Reader that includes some of Muir's writings. Born in 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland, Muir arrived in the U.S. at age eleven with his family who settled on a farm in Wisconsin. He studied botany and geology at the University of Wisconsin, but never graduated. He went to Canada with a brother to avoid being drafted to fight in the Civil War. Returning in 1866, he worked in a factory. An accident caused him to lose his eyesight temporarily and have to spend six weeks in a darkened room. Disillusioned with machinery, he determined to study plants. Muir turned to nature, making his way after some other travels to California by 1869. He first worked as a

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sheepherder and then got a job building a sawmill in the Yosemite Valley. In his spare time he roamed the valley and gained an appreciation of its beauty. For two or three years he lived there, often unemployed. He built a cabin on Yosemite Creek and designed it so that part of the creek flowed through a corner of the room so he could go to sleep to the sound of running water. He wrote about this in his journal. He read Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings and lived the natural life that Emerson preached. Years later Emerson came to Yosemite to visit Muir. Contrary to scientific thought at the time, Muir believed that Yosemite Valley was carved out by glaciers. Scientists said that a giant earthquake caused it. In 1871 Muir found a glacier near Merced Peak, and scientists began to accept his theory. A professor from the University of Wisconsin encouraged Muir to keep writing. In 1873 Muir moved to Oakland,

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California and wrote articles about his love of nature. Their appearances in well-known magazines of the day made him famous. In 1879 he visited Alaska and wrote articles extolling the PAGES FROM beauty of what WESTERN he saw. He was the HISTORY first to explore J’Nell L. Pate Glacier Bay other than the natives of the area. After he got back from Alaska, he married a lady, Louisa Strentzel. He had met her earlier and she had urged him to follow his dream and visit Alaska. Her father was a physician who owned a 2,600 acre fruit orchard northeast of Oakland. Muir operated

the orchard for ten years for his fatherin-law, but he longed for the wilds he had left behind. He and his wife had two daughters. Louisa understood his restlessness and periodically would “shoo him” back to his beloved mountain wilderness for a respite from civilization. Muir worked to get Yosemite made into a national park to keep sheep grazing from destroying the natural habitat. In 1892, with a professor from the University of California, Muir helped form the Sierra Club. He was elected president and remained so for 22 years until his death. Finally in 1906 the Club succeeded in getting Yosemite transferred from state control to a national park. (A prior camping trip with President Theodore Roosevelt in the park helped.) Muir saw Yosemite as “God's mountain mansion.” Muir has been considered America's most famous conservationist and called the “Father of our National Parks.” Besides Yosemite, he helped

create Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest, Glacier Bay and Grand Canyon National Parks. At least sixteen places are named after him that include mountains, a glacier, a trail, a wilderness, a national monument, a beach, a national historic site, a college, a high school, a camp, a section of a state highway, an asteroid, and a park back in Dunbar, Scotland. Excerpts from his writings include: He called a canyon “Nature's poem carved in stone.” During a storm he “lost no time in pushing out into the woods to enjoy it.” He closed his eyes “to enjoy the music by itself and to feast quietly on the delicious fragrance that was streaming past.” Muir has been called the “patron saint of the American wilderness,” and California celebrates John Muir Day each April 21, his birthday. Retired history professor J’Nell Pate of Azle has authored several books, many of which are on sale in the lobby of the Azle News.

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Governor, Texas lawmakers honor Mandela

ollowing the death of Nelson Mandela on Dec. 5, Gov. Rick Perry and other elected officials released statements in honor of the former president of South Africa whose message of racial reconciliation and leading role in breaking down apartheid in that country are acknowledged globally. Perry said: “Through his valiant struggle against the injustices of apartheid, Nelson Mandela became a symbol of what one person can do to change the world. His life and legacy will remain an inspiration to people everywhere who believe in the power of freedom to create stronger nations and forge a better world for future generations. Today, the prayers of Texans are with Mandela’s family, his friends, and the people of South Africa.” State Sen. Rodney Ellis of Houston said: “Texas joins the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela, one of history's bravest leaders.

His sacrifice and courage in the face of unspeakable hardship demonstrated the extent to which some must fight for their freedom. We must all honor his legacy as we continue the struggle to improve all peoples’ lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family.” State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio said: “Today, a great man left us. Nelson Mandela was not just a hero of South Africa, but for all of humanity – an inspirational soul who possessed the courage to stand up to injustice, regardless of what it might cost him personally. On the 20th anniversary of his release from prison, I stood inside his former cell on Robben Island, the place where he spent 18 of his 27 years of incarceration. I was overcome with emotion realizing what he sacrificed to end apartheid and free a people.” Van de Putte said two Mandela quotes “daily inspire me in my work as an elected official”: • “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act

Interim studies are assigned Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, last week assigned work to two committees, to be conducted before the Texas Legislature meets in January 2015. On Dec. 4, Dewhurst charged the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security with studying the state's recent and ongoing efforts to secure the border. Dewhurst asked the committee to study the effectiveness of the recent Department of Public Safety “surge operation” who earlier this fall put more personnel on duty in the Mexico border region. He also asked the committee to evaluate the most effective methods to deal with evolving threats, deter illegal immigration, and deter

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When Orson Welles’ masterpiece first came out, it battled a media magnate, William Randolph Hearst, on whom the movie is somewhat based. Hearst owned newspapers nationwide and forbade them to even mention Citizen Kane. Theater owners were so afraid of Hearst’s power that they passed on showing the highly-awaited movie. (Kane arrived not too long after Welles’ celebrated War of the Worlds 1938 Halloween radio broadcast that convinced many that America was actually being invaded by Martians.) Still, the movie made back more than double its budget and was nominated for nine Oscars; yet Kane won only for writing. (Hearst’s power was so great that the movie was booed at every mention at that Academy Awards ceremony.) There are books written about the movie’s actual authorship, furthering its mystique. The film was remarkable for pushing the boundaries of what a camera could do. Plus the movie was assembled in a detailed flashback manner. It also contained some remarkable acting. While Kane labored to entice audiences in rural areas – Welles was considered “high brow” to those in the sticks – the movie

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wreaks havoc on local activities BY MARK K. CAMPBELL ed limbs crashed on vehicles, New words popped up in the thick, of sleet/ice that loosAll this, plus another earthWell, the weather folks missed and emergency rooms fi lled local vernacular: “Iceageddon ened on roadways and became quake at 12:10 a.m. in Azle, the boat again – this time in the with those injured sledding or 2013” and “cobblestone ice” hazardous to anyone daring to Sunday Dec. 8 made the stretch just trying to walk around. – the latter big chunks, inches travel. of days quite memorable. other direction. After freaking out the masses about a coming ice storm on Nov. 22-24 – that one was cold but temperatures didn’t drop enough for road icing – a forecast for Dec. 5 warned of a possible half-inch of ice. It ended up being much more than that. Several locales endured inches and inches of sleet and freezing rain that socked in thousands and made all roads impassable. Grocery shelves emptied and a colossal number of holiday events were canceled or postponed. For the fi rst time ever, the Dallas Marathon and the annual children’s parade in downtown Dallas were not held. Locally, the Azle Christmas Parade, a longtime tradition, initially canceled just the tree lighting ceremony. Later, organizers stopped the entire event at 404 West Main Street. In Springtown, the annual Tour of Homes was moved twice; now it’s slated for Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5:30 to 8:30. Also rescheduled is the Spring- Icicles almost three feet long and birds bummed at their baths being frozen over were part of the fallout from the Photos by Mark K. Campbell town Methodist Church’s Christ- a huge sleet/ice storm that shut down everything around here Dec. 6-10. mas Festival. Originally slated for Dec. 6, it’s now Friday, Dec. 13. The icy conditions canceled half the dates of the Azle Arts Association holiday production of A Tuna Christmas. The fi ve shows set for Dec. 6-8 were dashed, but the quintet of performances for Dec. 13-14 is ready R E T I R E M E N T to go. Schools in Azle and Springtown closed Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. in honor of All high school sporting events were also canceled. Missing some basketball games sent coaches scrambling to fi nd places to make up contests. In Springtown, a Dec. 31 Poolville game was moved up to Dec. 28 so the boy squads could play at a Sanger tournament Jan. 2-4. Azle boys hoops coach Eddy NANCY ALLISON IS RETIRING AFTER 40 YEARS IN BANKING – Prather shoehorned in a varsity 7 YEARS WITH PINNACLE BANK! JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS. game with Granbury Wednesday, Dec. 11. It had been scheduled for three squads the day before. Over a quarter of a million people in the Metroplex went without AZLE 316 N.W. PARKWAY, 817.444.2504 power as the temperatures stayed below freezing for 72 hours and 49 minutes. At 26 degrees, Dec. 7 was the coldest high temperature ever recorded DFW Airport, the offi cial measuring station. T H E W A Y B A N K I N G S H O U L D B E And at DFW, delays by the thousands were recorded, stranding MEMBER FDIC travelers. Carports laden with ice fell, coat-

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The ice storm of 2013 – “Iceageddon” – was tough on more than humans. It’s not every day you see a cactus with icicles or a pristine autumn leaf sinking gently into the (slowly) melting ice. Above, a cow looks around his pasture now covered with several inches of hardened sleet, wishing it would moo-ve on. Photos by Mark K. Campbell

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Saturday-Friday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 Photo by Mark K. Campbell

PARKER COUNTY ARRESTS The following individuals who list addresses in the Azle and/or Springtown areas were arrested by various law enforcement agencies and booked into the Parker County Jail during the week of Dec. 1-7. A 19-year-old Azle woman was arrested on Dec. 2 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for bond forfeiture for possession of marijuana, less than two ounces. As of Dec 9, she was held in the Parker County jail without bond. A 71-year-old Azle man was arrested on Dec. 3 by offi cers representing the Attorney General’s offi ce for a parole violation. As of Dec. 9, he was still in the Parker County jail without bond. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 45-yearold Azle woman on Dec. 3 for bond forfeiture for a DWI. She posted $3,000 and was released an hour later. Rosa Padron, 48, of Azle was arrested on Dec. 3 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with assault causing bodily injury and injury to a child, elderly, or disabled person with intended bodily injury. Padron also has an outstanding hold issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service

(INS.) As of Dec. 9 she was held in the Parker County jail without bond. A 27-year-old Springtown man was arrested by Springtown police and charged with driving with an invalid license and no insurance. He posted $1,000 bond and was released from the Parker County jail four hours later. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old Springtown woman on Dec. 3 on a motion to revoke parole for a prior charge of theft of property. She also had an outstanding warrant for assault, family violence. As of Dec. 9, she was held in the Parker County jail without bond. A 48-year-old Springtown woman was arrested on Dec. 4 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a bond forfeiture on a prior charge of theft of property, less than $1,500 with two or more convictions. As of Dec. 9 she was still in the Parker County jail in lieu of $7,505 bond. Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-yearold Springtown man on Dec. 4 for a bond forfeiture for a prior charge of assault of a household member. He posted $50,010 bond and was released

an hour later. A 23-year-old Azle man was arrested on Dec. 5 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies on a motion to revoke parole for a previous charge of burglary of a habitation. As of Dec. 9 he was held in the Parker County jail without bond. Springtown police arrested a 35-year-old Springtown woman on Dec. 5 and charged her with driving with an invalid license and no insurance. She posted $500 bond and was released from the Parker County jail four hours later. Michael Thornburg, 31, of Azle was arrested on Dec. 5 by troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

and charged him with DWI. He posted $1,500 bond and was released from the Parker County jail on the same day. A 20-year-old Azle man was arrested on Dec. 6 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies for a commitment order for a prior charge of burglary of a habitation. He was released from the Parker County jail on Dec. 8 by a county magistrate under conditions of probation. James Joseph Reed Jr., 56, of Springtown was arrested on Dec. 6 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with assault, family violence (choking). As of Dec. 9, he was still in the Parker County jail in lieu of $10,000 bond.

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BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.clarksmachine.com bjc@clarksmachine.com 3131 E. Hwy 199, Spt 817-677-2300 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY Specializing in Family Eyecare CHURCH 2233 Hwy 199 East, Springtown Therapeutic Optometrist 817-221-LIFE (5433) FAMILY CHURCH 9 miles S. of Springtown on Hwy. 51 601 B 817-599-7655 NW Pkwy • Azle FOUNTAIN OF FAITH 4397 E. Hwy 199, Springtown 817-304-4739 GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2964 W. Hwy 114, Paradise 940-969-2427 4800 East Hwy. 199, Suite 7 Springtown, 817-677-3208 HARVEST FOR CHRIST CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD of LAKESIDE 1108 NW Parkway (Hwy 199), Azle 9500 Confederate Park Rd. (FM 1886) 817-740-5774 817-237-5500 or 817-237-7837 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER EPISCOPAL 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL 817-221-2551 6055 Azle Ave., Fort Worth JUBILEE HOUSE 817-237-1888 11210 Hwy. 199 W., Poolville PROVIDENCE REFORMED 817-271-8008 EPISCOPAL 405 Bowie Dr., Weatherford LIBERTY LIGHTHOUSE 817-596-7476 120 S. Main St., Springtown ST. ELISABETH EPISCOPAL 817-523-0222 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE 817-739-0504 CHURCH & HEALING SCHOOL Celebrating over 25 years in business GOSPEL 1121 S.E. Parkway, Azle CENTRAL FULL GOSPEL POWERHOUSE OF PRAISE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 3009 Delaware Tr., Lake Worth AZLE 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-237-7919 817-319-7364 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Rodney Gatlin, D.C. KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S BRANDED CROSS COWBOY CHURCH 400 Boyd Court WITNESSES 3282 FM 2048, Boyd 76023 212 Pearson Lane, Azle www.azlechiropractic.com 817-221-2242 940-636-9158 LUTHERAN SECRET PLACE MINISTRIES GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN 112 Optimist Rd., Springtown (MISSOURI SYNOD) 682-229-1433 1313 SE Parkway, Azle SPRINGTOWN 7TH DAY 817-237-4822 ADVENTIST HOPE LUTHERAN (ELCA) Hwy. 199 4 miles west of Springtown 4795 Hwy. 199, Reno GOSPEL GATHERING FELLOWSHIP 817-221-HOPE 7315 Silver Creek Rd at Flatrock Rd, Azle METHODIST 817-313-1793 BOYD UNITED METHODIST GOSPEL WAY COWBOY CHURCH FM 730 North in Boyd 420 Jaybird Ln. (FM 2257/ Hwy 199) 940-433-5334 EAGLE MT. UNITED METHODIST Springtown, 817-225-8755 7955 Reed Rd., Azle LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR CHURCH 817-444-0226 1960 Long Circle, Pelican Bay FIRST UNITED METHODIST 817-444-3547 200 Church St., Azle JESUS NAME HOUSE OF PRAYER 817-444-3323 2813 E. Hwy. 199, LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP third drive past Boyd Feed Store 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth 817-237-2758 817-221-4426 SILVER CREEK NEW LIFE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST 525 W. Hwy. 199, Springtown 2200 Church Rd., Azle 817-523-2045 817-444-1382 NEW LIGHTED WAY FIRST UNITED METHODIST 624 Harbor Dr. Circle, Azle Hwy. 51 N & 3rd Street, Springtown 817-444-1577 817-523-7874 NORTHWEST TEMPLE OF PRAISE GARVIN UNITED METHODIST 3 miles West of Boyd on C.R. 4699 6781 Jacksboro Hwy., Lake Worth POOLVILLE UNITED METHODIST PRECIOUS FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 1 block W. of FM 920 8601 Hwy. 199 @ Vance Godbey’s (behind Poolville Post Office) SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH 817-599-3601 603 SE Parkway, Azle THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 817-444-3058 THE HOUSE OF PRAYER (THE MORMONS) 1356 Reno Rd., Springtown THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 817-221-2551 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS UNIVERSAL LIGHT OF CHRIST 1010 Timberoaks, Azle 6117 Graham St., Lake Worth 817-237-5075 817-881-3889 PENTECOSTAL REAL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP GRACE CHAPEL 202 Pearson Lane, Azle UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AMERICAN STANDARD - GOODMAN 3508 Shawnee Trail, Lake Worth 817-677-5963 817- 237-4844 SOULS HARBOR IGLESIA CRISTIANA JUDA 11701 Jacksboro Hwy., Azle 1649 S.E. Parkway, Azle 817-726-2065 TACLB021367C PRESBYTERIAN WESTERN HARVEST GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 606 Mockingbird Lane, Weatherford 6577 Old Springtown Rd., Weatherford 817-594-2744 817-523-2855 or 817-995-9087 ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN SHEPHERD’S HEART CHURCH CHURCH OF FORT WORTH 14435 FM 730 N • Azle Meeting at Northwest YMCA 940-577-1954 5315 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 817-989-9800 WESTERN STAR COWBOY CHURCH CONVENANT ORTHODOX 790 CR 3696 • Springtown PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 817-880-5488

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Ad Classifi cations 1. Air Condition/Heating 2. ......................Antiques 3.................... Appliances 4..........Appliance Repair 5.....................Arts/Crafts 6............. Asphalt Paving 7........................ Auctions 8................ Autos, Trucks 9..... Auto Repair Service 10.........Backhoe Service 11............. Boats, Motors 12...............Bookkeeping 13..................... Business Opportunity 14........ Campers/Trailers 15...................... Carports 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

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

019 Cement Work

003 Appliances Electric stove top; double oven; washer & dryer...and misc. furnishings. 817-929-0503.

004 Appliance Repair ABSTEIN’S APPLIANCES. I’m back! All major appliance repair. 817-5285030.

006 Asphalt Paving

A sphAlt & G rAvel

D R I V E W AY S

Seal Coating, Pot Hole Repairs, Crack Filling 817-907-7410 • 817-221-2125 008 Autos, Trucks

69................ Sand/Gravel 70................Septic Tanks 71..... Sewing/Alterations 72.............Sewer Service 73......................TV/Radio 74... Too Late to Classify 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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Kiley Chesney Construction Dirt & Concrete Work Driveways • House Slabs • Garages • Add-ons Small Land Clean-ups • Gravel Driveways Kiley Chesney, Owner Springtown, TX • Mobile 817-846-6645

J.A.M. Concrete

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

817-480-8841

021 Child Care

ARK CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER has a loving place for Get rid of those yard cars, as well your child. Ages 2 weeks-12 years, as good used cars. Arvin 817-925ABEKA pre-school, 3 meals, 2 8768. snacks. Service to all Azle schools 1998 Ford Contour, 4-door, a great and SES. Mon-Fri, 6A-6:30P. 817beginner car, $1,500. 817-221-3548. 237-3711; 817-994-5228.

024 Electrician

2006 Honda Civic, 4-door w/ moon roof, new tires & breaks, excellent condition, $7,500/OBO. 817-821-6377.

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Fencing

KILEY CHESNEY CONSTRUCTION All Types Fences - Tractor Work 817-846-6645

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Best Lawn Guarantee in Town Landscape Dependable and Reliable Online Account Sprinklers Management Lawn Care

WE’RE HIRING!

FREE FIREWOOD AVAILABLE. You cut and haul. 817-444-3777.

Free

* OBAMA Care Health Insurance * Confused? Need Help Getting The Health Coverage You Deserve? Our Assistance is 100% Free! www. SorrowFamilyInsurance.com 817444-1129.

026 Excavating

Free ﬂuffy black kittens, also 1 grey dwarf and 1 grey ﬂuffy stripe. 817523-6572.

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For Sale

• Sod • Stone Work • Flower Beds • Fencing • Clean Up • Trees

817.479.9503

Half cord picked up, $125, you load; half cord delivered, $175; 1 cord picked up, $175, you load; 1 cord delivered, $250. Add $25 for stacking. 817-596-3788. Cheap wood, my place, 2 miles east of Springtown. Oak & Pecan, $10/ car, $20-$40 pickup load. Cord split, $200, Cord logs, $120. Call 817475-9884.

Nobody does it better!

Garden/Mowing Service

030 Firewood Seasoned split ﬁrewood: half cord, $125; full cord, $225. Will deliver. Call 817-808-2873.

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

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

• Boxed display ads also available

RAY’S FENCE CO. Free Estimates, 817-444-2146, raysfencecompany@ aol.com.

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

RATES

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

TOM'S BOBCAT SERVICE 444-5069

SY Sprinkler Installation & Repair UR O Landscaping & Design · Drainage Y Rock & Stonework · Landscape ZE Lighting I Sod & Hydromulching ER

817-919-3696

HALL'S

Sand, Dirt & Gravel Qualified Family Business Since 1938

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

Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681

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

817-523-7248 • 817-239-6215 Bobcat & Tractor Service

2011 Chevy Silverado Crewcab, 3/4 ton, 6.0 gas, low mileage, $25,000. 817-609-5042.

Find your new auto here! 014 Campers & Trailers

• Lot Clearing • Driveways/Parking Lots • Pasture Mowing

817-523-4137

Family Owned NT& Operated Since 1989 I SENIOR DISCOUNTS • FREE ESTIMATES W TO E

TIM

817-270-0544 • 817-379-0545

Campfire Lawn & Garden Trees trimmed-removed Full lawn care & haul-offs

Insured • Azle since 1962 Compare Prices

Terms Available 817-444-0861 A.W. Teater 817-690-4011 cell

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Carports

Carports and Patio Covers. All steel construction. Off-duty ﬁreﬁghter. 817-925-0922.

14’ Welding Trailer with top rack, $1,700/OBO. Call 817-523-4191. HQ Sweet Sixteen quilting machine with instructions and attachments, $3,500. 817-221-3548.

Interested in buying used bikes and bike parts. Please call 817-233-1126 leave message.

034 Garage Sales Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday only, 8A-?, 2707 Jay Bird Lane, Springtown. Treadmill, furniture, grills, Christmas decorations-inside & outside, wicker, baby car seats, strollers, highchair, cradle, area rugs, glassware, books, knives, jewelry, collectibles, freezer, purses, jewelry box, framed art, Craftsman edger, humidifier, dishes, farm gate, baby/kid’s clothes. No Early Birds. Estate Sale Saturday-Sunday, 9A5P, 904 New Highland Road. Zero Turn mower, framed art & statues, furniture, small & large appliances and much more.

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

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Fencing

All types fences and metal buildings built and repaired. Portable welding, 817-444-6461. BOBBY’S FENCE. All types, free estimates, over 23 years experience 817-444-3213.

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

817- 220-1141 817-444-9574

Garden/Mowing Service Continued next column...

Best Prices in Town!

FREE E stimat es Estimat stimates

Lawn & Garden Maintenance

•Clean Up • Mowing • Edging • Weedeating •Rake & Bag Leaves •Tree Trimming

NOW OFFERING: Brush Hog Services

Pete Garcia • Joe Garcia

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Chad's Tree Service

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

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039 Help Wanted LVN & CNA needed for Lake Worth Nursing Home. Contact Jon 817319-9073. Business is Booming! Now interviewing servers. Apply in person, Shinola’s Texas Cafe, Springtown. 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. HOUSE CLEANING RELIEF POSITION. Not needed daily, but available @ 7:45AM Mon-Fri. Home by 2PM on days worked. Leave message: 817-237-9848. Help Wanted: Registered TAX PREPARER. Must have PTIN Number. 817-270-3672. Vance Godbey’s Restaurant is now hiring Dishwashers and Caterers for part-time work. 817-237-2218. Creative Dimensions Hair Salon Stylist Wanted. 817-658-3946. Medical Assistant needed for busy Family Medical Practice in Azle. Must have degree and certified and registered. Five years experience. Must have all basic knowledge and skills for Family Medicine. Pediatric shots, EKGs, phone call triage skills, rooming patients, vital signs, etc. Only seeking full-time long-term employment. Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment. Fax resume to: 817270-5934. Carpet Shampoo Trainee. Company seeking men & women to help fill contracts. Above average earning potential based on production. $300+ weekly to start, per company agreement. Call or Text Now! 817470-5775. Medical Office Insurance Biller and Front Desk Receptionist needed for busy Family Medicine Practice in Azle. Must have five years experience. Must have worked in the insurance billing field. Must know ICD-9 and 10 coding. Must know CPT coding. Must have solid understanding of telephone triage, reception, appointment making skills. must know electronic billing and computer skills. Only seeking full-time long-term employment. Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment. Fax resume to: 817270-5934. Meat Cutter needed for deer processing shop in Springtown. Call 817-221-4422.

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

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

027 Exterminating CLASSIC PEST CONTROL OPERATORS TPCL 12509 817-444-0371 www.classicpco.com

For Sale or Trade: 1986 Bounder MH, very clean, have to see to appreciate. $6,000/OBO. Call David 817-363-0245.

Experienced & Competitive Prices

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

Dump Truck Hauling

2005 Ford Diesel, great work truck, runs good, well maintained, $7,988. Possible trade, call or text 817-937-3013.

djhuffmaninc.com

Commercial & Residential EM ST

All major credit cards accepted

1960 Thunderbird, 352 auto, rebuilt engine, new brake system, $5,500. 817-629-3153.

LI 19046

No Job Too Small

• Small jobs accepted • Rough landscaping • Jobsite clearing

2002 Ford Focus, mint condition, dependable car, $3,295/OBO. 817-220-4095.

Springtown Epigraph THE

Hay

Fertilized Coastal Hay For Sale Round Bales - Will Deliver Springtown/Azle Area 940-389-1936 Horse quality square bales in barn, $7.50/bale, minimum 20 bales. No checks, cash only. 817-694-5554. HAY SALE Fertilized Coastal 4x5 Round Bales $75 each 817-221-3320

Advertising Works!

Bartender needed. Apply in person at Honky Tonk Woman, 11509 FM 730 N., Azle. 817-444-6569. Driver needed for pneumatic frac sand hauling, CDL-A, paid health insurance, vacation & safety bonus. Must pass drug physical. More details call 817-996-9786; 817-9969917. One Experienced Telemarketer needed early AM hours, smoking ok. Call 817-677-5134 before noon, ask for Ms. Wright. RV Park needs part-time retired person for ofﬁce work. Nice house furnished. 817-444-3760. EAGLE CREST VILLA taking applications for experienced Cook. Apply in person, 113 Denver Trail, Azle. Looking for Licensed Plumber with construction/remodel experience. Looking for seasoned Crew Leader for residential, remodel & light commercial. For interview call 817444-3100. Experienced and qualiﬁed Job Foreman for Structural Steel Erection company. Must have references. Call 817-444-7239 or apply in person at 11840 Dale Street, Azle.

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Training may be provided for qualified candidate. The appropriate candidate must have a positive attitude, be accustomed to working on deadlines and be a good team player. Excellent computer skills and some web knowledge are a must and knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and WordPress a plus. Accuracy, ability to closely follow directions and attention to detail are essential to success.

To apply, Email: johnna@azlenews.net or Mail to: Azle News – Attn: Johnna Bridges 321 W. Main St., Azle, TX 76020

NO PHONE CALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Activity Director Assistant Fun, outgoing person to assist Activities Director in an active activities program Acitivites Director Certificate Preferred Salary commensurate with experience

Azle Manor

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Part Time

7am - 3pm

Housekeeping Excellent Salary

AZLE MANOR, INC 721 Dunaway Lane 817-444-2536 EOE

Wise Regional Health System

Trucking Company

Hiring

“Class A” Flat Bed Drivers and Frac Sand Haulers. 2 years of verifiable driving exp. $500 BONUS after 90 days, plus Benefits. 817-444-7711 • 817-444-7774

NOW HIRING

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

Call Daniel 1-800-448-6323

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Mr. Sweeps

Affiliated with Baylor Health Care System

For all of our available job opportunities, visit

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Home Improvement

Before you buy vinyl siding or windows, call Jimmy for a free estimate 817-444-5270; 817-2967567. allamericanhc.net. Keith Hays Construction Company. All types cement work, carpentry, roofing and metal buildings. 817220-7201 WILLIE SIMON TILE & WOOD. Shower, Tub Surround & Backsplashes. 817-366-4555. Let my 40 years of experience work for you. Integrity and quality work at affordable prices. BOBBY MCWILLIAMS PAINTING 817-8216377. www.bobbymcwilliams.com. 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; 866-3743559. www.billrosserpainting.com. 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. WORKHORSE HANDYMAN SERVICES. Bathrooms, kitchens, roofing, remodels, mobile home repair and roof repair. Quality at a reasonable rate. 817-874-6109. CHIP’S CONSTRUCTION. Fencing, metal buildings, welding, carports, decks, farm & ranch repair, general construction. 817-372-9472. PEARLY GATES CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling and home repairs done right! Call for a Free Estimate 817696-5717. Christmas Specials!

Chimney Cleaning Service

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

817-692-5624 ask for Doug

www.mrsweepschimneycleaning.com

Fall Special $75.00 BMH

Custom Homes BRIAN HENSLEY 817.229.7668

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

Steve Feltman Painting

• Interior & Exterior • Bed • Commercial Residential • Texture • Tape • Seal & texture • Sheetrock repair/replace • Remove old wallpaper/seal & texture • Pole fence painting • Pressure washing Cabinetry/Wood Work/Staining

Call Steve

817-800-9591

Chapman Carpentry Off-Duty Firefighter Professional & Dependable exterior & interior remodeling, patio covers, drywall repairs

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

Plumbing

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Drains Cleaned Water Heaters Faucets Slab Leaks

Motorcycles

M10078 066

Roofing

REMODEL & REPAIR Since 1978

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FREEMAN

2012 Harley Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle, $10,500. Call Wes 052 Movers 817-991-5522, leave message.

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Commercial • Residential FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Repairs • New Construction

House Cleaning

WANT CLEAN? Call Debbie 817565-7830. Honest, dependable, 17 years experience, references available. NEWFANGLED CLEANING. Old-Fashioned Cleaning DONE BY OWNER ONLY! Residential cleaning, clean-outs, move-ins & make-ready. 25+ years experience. Call or text Beth 817-361-2182 for more information. Serene GREEN Cleaning. Residential & Commercial. All Natural & Safe Products, Family Owned & Operated, Fully Insured & Bonded, Free Confidential Estimate. 817602-1696. serenegreencleaning@ live.com.

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

Backgrounds Checked We furnish Tools & Chemicals

Hospitality Guarantee “Your Way”

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

You’ll love the care you get!

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Job Wanted

30 years experience CNA available days & some weekends for Private Duty in the Azle/Springtown area. Call Pat 817-986-9059.

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Lost & Found

CASH REWARD for set of keys lost in Wal-Mart parking lot 12/2/13. Please call 817-729-2806; 817-3630136.

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Masonry Since 1989

JAMES WOOD MASONRY. INC. BRICK • STONE • GLASS BLOCK

office:

817-444-2581 cell:817-233-1126

Azle, TX ,L.L.C.

concrete

commercial • residential

Landscape Designs, Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Mailboxes Free All Types Stone & Brick Work New Construction • Remodels Estimates

Cell 817-308-6512 Home 817-444-3806 email alvarogsilva@verizon.net

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Motorcycles

2000 Harley Sportster, red/white/ blue, 10,000 miles, $8,000 817228-2255.

Continued next column... 1986 Harley Sportster, very nice, custom with sidecar, 16” spokes, $6,500/OBO. 817-270-0647.

We’ll be here after the storm.

817-444-3054

817-239-9571 817-237-9571

HOME & BUSINESS

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

Plumbing Repairs

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Since 1995

Many Happy Local Customers

Roofing

PLUMBING CO.

Call Devin at 817-629-9608 Sebastian Enterprises

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LANDERS

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

817-946-6787 817-444-4198

Ad Deadline: Mondays by 5PM

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Home Improvement

Quality Masonry work! • No job too small

LOOK Vinyl Siding: Insulated Replacement

Classifieds

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

28 Years in Azle

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1998 Suzuki Intruder 1400, nice cheap. 817-270-0647.

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Certified PREFERRED CONTRACTOR State Applicator # 106 www.owenscorning.com

Commercial & Residential

Movers

• Roofing • Windows • Attic Insulation • Painting

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

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Pets/Livestock

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

712 N. MaiN • SpriNgtowN

817-523-4137

Adorable, healthy kittens free to loving homes. Would make great Christmas Gifts! 817-584-3358. AKC registered Lab puppies, 7 weeks old. 940-366-6014.

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Menix Pet Lodge

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817-983-1435

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Carolyn’s Critter Sitter 817-319-6224

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Office 11400 FM 730 N. Azle

Ash Creek Storage

Pool Service

As the leaves fall, we’ll be there to catch them all. GANNON SWIMMING POOL SERVICE. 817230-3838.

Convenient Location

Corner of Main St. & Locust • Azle

060 Professional Services

817-444-3292

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING 817-602-1696.

The Azle News and the

STORAGE UNITS

Springtown Epigraph

1350 Liberty School Road

make great Christmas

5x10 $30/month

gifts! Call us today!

Special!

817-270-3340 or

N OW

LEASING S TO R AG E UNITS WEST SIDE

6 Months ... $150 817-246-4646

817-220-7217 ACROSS

$20.00 per month 1st Month Free!

Storage

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

Pet Sitting Specialist Local References

1 Texans need one to travel abroad 5 short piece in the Azle News 6 TXism: “Ya’ll ____ back now, ya hear?” 7 TX actor/singer Kristofferson 8 historic landmark in Boerne: Ye Kendall ___ 9 music you won’t hear at a honky tonk 12 TXism: “wouldn’t know ___ __ mount a stick horse” (dude) 17 on the horizon 19 TX Trini’s “__ _ ___ a Hammer” 21 TX or GA town 22 Carswell AFB once housed the B-52 “______-fortress” 23 TXism: “get your ducks __ _ ___” 28 therefore 29 TXism: “rare as ____ teeth” 30 what a “windbag” is full of (2 wds.) 31 slipknot rope loop 35 TXism: “long as a country ____” 36 TX Sam Bass’ profession (2 wds.) 42 TX or CA town 44 TX Gene Autry old TV series: “Range _____” 46 TX-founded co. before it was Exxon 47 TXism: “chrome dome”

RV, Boat or Trailer Spaces Available

Insurance Claim Specialists  

Climate Controlled Kennels Dog Runs, Large Yard Where Pets are Pampered

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AZCO Self Storage

49 where the thrills are at the State Fair 50 citrus drink 51 TX Vikki Carr international hit: “Cosas del ____” 52 TX legendary oil well firefighter “Red” 53 environmental agcy. 54 control a horse 55 TXism: “hen fruit” 57 TXism: “fun as feeding monkeys at the ___” 23

817-220-5813 817-239-1670

TEXAS CROSSWORD

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by Charley & Guy Orbison

1 TX Carol Burnett’s TV sidekick 2 Ripley’s “Believe __ __ ___” 3 seat of Gaines Co. 4 TX or IA town 9 TXism: “a ____tailed tooter!” 10 Sam Houston beat _______ _____ __ Santa Ana at San Jacinto 11 org. for TX Kite and Crenshaw 12 TXism: “he’ll never drown in ___ own sweat” (lazy)

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58 frontier Mason Co. feud: “Hoo ___ War” 59 TXism: “it’ll make your hair stand on ___”

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13 TX-born Steve Martin ‘91 film: “Father __ ___ _____” 14 barbed or baling 15 TXism: “lower ____ a snake’s belly” 16 horse morsels 18 disfigure 20 TXism: “__-right boys” (police) 23 daughter of Gov. Jim Hogg (init.) 24 “close but __ cigar” 25 electronic banker 26 TXism: “_____ _ little cane” 27 first name of 46across: Humble ___ ___ Refining Co.

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32 TXism: “best I ever laid eyes __” 33 Travis at Alamo: “I shall never surrender __ retreat” 34 TX George Strait’s “You Look __ Good in Love” 36 TX chip maker 37 singer McEntire

38 TXism: “boring as a fishing trip with _ ____ warden” 39 a native Indian tribe of TX 40 this Waller was 1st mayor of Austin 41 TXism: “beehind” 43 TXism: “how __” 45 longtime U.S. senator Yarborough (init.) 48 “Confederate Colt” .44 _______ pistol 49 TX Tommy Lee film: “Eyes of Laura ____” 56 TXism: “____ ol’ boy”

COMMUNITY

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

817-270-3340 - Azle 817-220-7217 - Springtown 069

Sand/Gravel

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

BEST DEAL

081 Business & Commercial Professional office spaces for lease, newly repainted, 800 sq. ft. & 1,000 sq. ft. Suites 101 & 103, 1230 E. Hwy 199, Springtown. 817-2202150.

SAND • DIRT • GRAVEL

40x60 metal building, fronts Hwy 199, $500/mo., located between Azle and Springtown, 817-992-9570.

TOP SOIL • ROADBASE • BRICK SAND DRIVEWAY GRAVEL • CRUSHED STONE

FOR SALE: 30+ acres, Commercial, w/5,000 sq. ft. metal building, between Azle/Springtown on Hwy 199. 817-798-2645, please leave message.

Dozer and Tractor Work (sizes ¼ inch up to 2 feet)

YOU CALL... WE HAUL

Jerry W. Mitchell

817-444-DIRT(3478)

Quality Family Business Since 1938 CALL Cliff Hall

(817)221-2681 We go the extra mile to ensure you get more for your $. On House Pads, Driveways, Lot Clearing & Tractor Work, Etc.

075

Upholstery

QUALITY UPHOLSTERING. Free Estimates. Pick-up and Delivery Service. 817-727-6836.

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Well Drilling

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

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

Con

stru E ctio R& n Metal Building Specialist • Weld Ups/ Bolt Ups • Pipe Fencing • Concrete • Horse Barns • All Types Fencing • Metal Roofs

Compare Pricing NO JOB TOO SMALL Our Business is Metal Buildings - And We’re Good! DESIGN

FABRICATION

ERECTION

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

 Fax 817-237-0904

Mark Cozart 817-233-6668

Jeremy Cozart 817-237-2028

Dauenhauer Contractors, Inc.

Metal Buildings · Pre-Engineered · Shops / Barns Arenas / Churches · Aircraft Hangars

817-220-7972

www.metalbuildingstexas.com

Version 2

WELD-DONE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Metal Building Erectors

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Houses for Sale

FSBO: 3 BR 2 BA brick home on 6.5 acres with barn, 4 car carport, 18x30 gunite pool, 20x30 shop w/30x25 awning. FM 730 N. $245,000/OBO. 817-965-2156. MUST SELL! 4 BR 2 BA plus den on 1 acre! Huge island kitchen! New appliances! Will help with financing! 817-385-7892. NEW HOME: 4 BR 2 BA on 1 acre lot! Owner financing available! Cheaper than rent! New appliances! 817-385-7892. New Home MUST SELL! 3 BR 2 BA on 1 acre lot! Will help with financing! Affordable payments! 817385-7892. PEASTER ISD: New home, 3 BR 2.5 BA, gameroom, 2 story on 1 acre lot! New appliances! Will help with financing! 817-385-7892.

HORSES OK!!! Cowboys Too?? New 4 BR 2 BA, 2 LA, $500 down $873/mo. VERY EZ QUALIFY. Call 940-784-3207. BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE. 5 BR 3 BA Mini-Ranch, acres with privacy, $622 down $771/mo. Hurry! 940784-3207. KOZY KOTTAGE. 3 BR 2 BA, fireplace, gingerbread-like. Move-In Before Christmas! $389 down $622/ mo. 405-834-1259. REINDEER PROPERTY. 4 BR Custom Model. Special Promo: $500 DOWN FURNITURE INCLUDED!!! $909/mo. EZ QUALIFY. 405-834-1259.

084 Mobile Homes for Rent Units starting at $450/mo., trash service paid. 817-221-3112; 817235-2284. Pelican Bay: 1524 Partridge, 1-1, S&R, CH/WU, $295/mo. $200 deposit. Owner/Broker 817-9889954. Very nice 36 ft. RV with 3 slides in Adult Park near Azle. Shop, store room, carport & cover over RV. For Rent or Sale. 817-444-3760. 2-2 MH, very nice. 111-A E. Bradshaw Road, Springtown, $750/ mo. $600 security deposit. 817-2204095. 2-2 MH, 1.5 acres, fenced, 2-car garage, Boyd ISD, No Pets, $750/ mo. $750 deposit, water/trash service included. 940-433-5542. 2 BR 2 BA SW for rent with all appliances. Quiet neighborhood, between Azle/Boyd. 817-366-9654. 3-2 on 3/4 acre, covered deck in front, nice shed and carport, $650/ mo. $650 deposit. 817-606-9353. PELICAN BAY: 1628 PELICAN COURT, 3-2, $585/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817246-4646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Espanol.

081 Business/Commercial

MIDWAY MOBILE HOME PARK AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. Also, RV lots & rentals and mobile home lots for rent.

817-221-2002

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

085 Mobile Homes for Sale

Great building for Lease, industrial area in Azle. The building is 12,000 sq. ft., bathrooms and office area with heat and A/C. Majority of the 12,000 sq. ft. is shop, concrete floor, loading dock, big overhead door, plenty of parking space. For information call 817-360-3627.

TURN TO THE EXPERT In Financing Mobiles on Acreage & Land. Quick & Easy with No Credit Check or Qualifications. Any or No Credit. 817-994-3730 7 days til 11PM richardwhitetx@yahoo.com

Commercial Leasing: 328 W. Main Street, Azle. Suites starting at $.90 per sq. ft. 817-235-2284; 817-6820838. 3 acre gravel lot in Springtown area for lease. 817-657-5682.

Continued next column...

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

K&P Homes, Inc. USED HOME SUPER CENTER 14x56 Fleetwood

Stk#7056

$16,900

32x44 Crestridge 3/2 28x76 Clayton 4/2 28x72 Homestar 4/2

Stk#2562 Stk#1818 Tape & Texture

$32,900 $41,900 $45,900

NEW HOMES - 2014 MODELS 16x70 Champion 3/2 28x68 Champion 4/2 32x68 Champion 4/2 · New, Used Repos · Mobile Home Insurance · Service After the Sale

$22,900 $49,900 $69,900

Stk#0347 Stk#0444 Stk#0001

817-677-3466

FINANCING AVAILABLE

4272 E. Hwy 199 · Springtown, TX 76082 · Lic. #35875 In Business 10 Years · Open Monday - Saturday

086 Mobile Home/RV Lots

Covered RV Spaces, Carport, Storage Building, $250/mo. Heritage RV Park. 817-444-3760.

Nice 3-1 MH on 2.5 acres, close to 114/51 intersection, Paradise ISD, carport plus storage, riding lawnmowers & horses okay, $580/ mo. $350 deposit. 682-551-0424 or 682-559-1512.

9 acre hayfield w/haybarn. Springbranch & Knob Road, Springtown. $75K cash or Owner Finance. Payments, if financed, $702/mo. Shirley 903-517-8045.

WEATHERFORD: 3 BR 2 BA on 1 acre! Owner financing available and affordable payments! 817-385-7892.

FSBO: 3-1 home on large fenced lot in Azle, stone fireplace, great starter home. 817-808-1994.

1220 E. Hwy. 199 • Springtown

Lots/Acreage

SPRINGTOWN: 3 BR 2 BA on 1 acre lot! Affordable payments. Will help with financing! 817-385-7892.

PELICAN BAY: Mobile Home Lots for rent: 1405 PELICAN DRIVE, $185/mo. $50 deposit; 1708 GALE DRIVE, $155/mo. $50 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-2464646. gtatx.com. Hablamos Español.

3-2 SW on 1 acre, Springtown ISD, $550/mo. $350 deposit. 817-3609318; 817-360-9363.

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085 Mobile Homes For Sale

New, Energy Efficient Homes in Boyd ISD, REDUCED 3-2-2; 101 Laree NOW only $139,900. 103 Laree NOW only $154,900, MUST SEE, with Realtor Bonus! Call Billy and ask about our Holiday Special! 817-597-6443.

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

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

Deadline: 5:00 PM Monday

I N A R O H O T A I M I L S A E N A D

V I I T CO K R I N L O A T W R E N D CO E

S A EM ME I S N OM L A E R

Last Puzzle Solution R I N G

T R A I E G B A A M E

A N T O N I O L O P E Z D E

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H OW T O I F I H A D S T R A T O H E N S OO S E N R O B B E R R I D E R D M I DWA Y R A D A I R A R E I N GG S OO OO N D S-1145

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! • • • • •

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

Classifieds 087

Rent Furnished

1 bedroom Tiny House at Heritage RV Park, $550/mo. all bills paid. 817-444-3760.

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Rent Unfurnished

4-plex, 2-2, Azlewood, $695/$400 security deposit, WBFP, walk-in closets, box windows, large kitchen w/pantry, 1,100 sq. ft. 817-3603039. SPRINGTOWN APARTMENTS, 624 East 3rd Street. 2 bedroom 1 bath, clean, new carpet, $600/mo. includes water, trash service & basic cable, $500 deposit. 817-875-8406. 2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 bath duplexes, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, all appliances, all brick, great location. Stewart Bend Duplex Homes in Azle. 817-444-2362. www.stewartbend. com. 3-1.5 duplex in Reno, completely remodeled, $695/mo. $400 deposit, trash service included. 817-2281752. 2-1, Eagle Mountain Lake front, $800/mo., bills paid. 817-237-2852. UPSTAIRS EFFICIENCY APARTMENT: 1 BR 1 BA, no pets, $600/mo. plus deposit. 817-9254343. 3-1.5 house in Azle. Available early Dec., $850 per month, $800 deposit. Call Wendy 817-253-5186. 905-C Greg Street, Azle. 1-1 apartment w/carport, prefer no pets, $775/mo. $700/dep. plus propane cost. Electric, water & trash service paid. 817-247-8414. Two 2-1 houses in Reno, with appliances, carports, AC/heat. No dogs. 817-874-5392; 682-220-4731. PELICAN BAY: 1904 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-2-1, $725/$300 deposit; 1568 REEF, 3-2-1, $645/$300 deposit; 1837 PELICAN DRIVE N., 3-2-1, $665/$300 deposit; 1831 PELICAN OVAL, 2-2, $595/$400 deposit. Gene Thompson & Associates, 817-246-4646. gtatx. com. Hablamos Espanol.

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Rent Unfurnished

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

817-246-4646

AZLEWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms

See the Dif f erence! 817-444-6122 Crestwood tment Homes Apartment Apar 525 Commerce St. 817-444-0030 Mon-Sat 9-6 • Sun 1-4 1, 2 & 3 Large Bedroom Floor Apartments Plans Pool • Water paid

From $565/mo.

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.

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

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

We’ll relocate your RV here for FREE! (up to 50 miles)

For Rent Tiny Houses RVs

Covered & Uncovered RV Spaces

AZEL RV PARK 5 MI. W. OF AZLE ON HWY 199 817-677-2160

(817) 444-2362

www.stewartbend.com Spring Garden and Spring Garden V Apartments of Springtown

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Disabled, Low Income and Senior Tenants 1,2,3 Bedroom Duplex Amenities Include Ceramic Tile, Ceiling Fans, Washer/ Dryer Connections, Stove, Refrigerator and Dishwasher Free Basic Cable *Must Meet Housing Qualifications* Spring Garden.......817-523-7555 Spring Garden V....817-220-5585

Azle Creek Apartments 519 West Main St. • Azle

HERITAGE RV PARK 5 MI. S. ON FM 730 817-444-3760

Texas Star RV Park Inc.

14504 FM 730 N. • 6 miles North of Azle • Large Lots RV Spaces by • Nice & Clean Day, Week or Month 30 amp - $325/mo. Laundry Facilities 50 amp - $350/mo. - Free Internet (Electric, Water & Sewer included)

SPECIALS

1/1 - $475 & Up (Water, Trash & Sewer Included)

• Newly Remodeled • Friendly & Quiet Community • Laundry On Site

Pet Friendly! (size restrictions and additional fees apply)

Call for appointment

817-598-0663

Classified Advertising Deadline:

SPRINGTOWN: 5 BR 3 BA on 1 acre! Huge living room, home like new. Will help with financing! Affordable payments! 817-385-7892.

817-946-4862

Mondays

GRANBURY: 3 BR 2 BA, fireplace, lots of trees. Will help with financing! Cheaper than rent! 817-385-7892.

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

by 5PM

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

511 W. MAIN ST. • AZLE 817-444-2555 Each office is independently owned and operated.

www.c21allianceproperties.com

AZLE AREA

GOLF/LAKE COMMUNITIES

12533 FM 730 S. - Handyman Special!! 4-2 situated on a little over 4 acres. Great project home. 1113 Willow Ridge Dr. - Nice 4-2-2 with split bedrooms. Gwindow in breakfast Large living area hasP brick WBFP, bay DIN EN area, 16x12 workshop with loft and electricity. 105 Venado Ct. - Beautiful new construction home with 4-2-2 with extra room to used as second living, formal dining or study. Large open family room. 104 Bosque Ct. - New construction!! Beautiful 4-2-2 with G open family room NDINLarge PE formal dining and split bedrooms. with fireplace. 916 Red Bud Dr. - Nice 3-1 home on fantastic lot. Bonus room, updated kitchen. Great location. 1528 Chaparral Lane - Fabulous 3-2-2 doublewide with so much to offer. Newly upgraded with lake views!!! 110 Willow Ct. - LAND!!! 1.35 acres located on a cul-de-sac with other houses on the street.

8657 Funtier - Beautiful, spotless 3-2.5-2 home!! New roof and energy efficient all the way. Ceiling fans in every room. 8826 Sandcastle Ct. - Great opportunity!! ENDING Live in one side and rent the other. Lots of P upgrades!! 9951 Boat Club Road - Watch gorgeous sunsets with a 180 degree view from high on a bluff overlooking beautiful Eagle Mountain Lake. This unique home situated in a park-like setting with over 50 large mature trees is perfect for entertaining. Lake water irrigates the approx. 2 acres with 200 feet of waterfront, private deep-water covered dock. 2 blocks from Fort Worth Boat Club. No city taxes or water bills!

POOLVILLE & SURROUNDING AREAS 500 Stirling - Lovely choice home with 3-2-2 in Rhome.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Century 21 Alliance Properties has several Commercial Properties for your business needs. For a complete and up-to-date detailed list of our commercial listings, please call the office or check out our website!

SPRINGTOWN AREA 340 Huggins Dr. - Great neighborhood. Won’t last long!! Remodeled in 2008, granite countertops, custom upgrades and great landscaping. 7726 W. Highway 199 - 17.52 Acres of COUNTRY PARADISE! 4 bedrooms, possibly 5, 3.5 bathrooms. Secluded house sits far from the highway noise. Cross-piped fencing, gated entry, bass stocked pond with dock, barn, shed, corrals not to mention wrap-around porch, game room, huge unfinished attic room, custom features throughout! Partially AG exempt, oaks galore, dependable rental property built in, animal ready. This is one that you don’t want to miss!!! Ready for your family! 104 Cora Ct. - This home has it all, 4-3-3 on 2.3 acres, aboveground pool. True country paradise. 609 Raley Ct. - Great open pasture with 6.85 acres. Nice 3-2 singlewide sits back far on the property.

112-A E. Main St. Azle

817-444-5330

REAL ESTATE

www.MarshaHardinRealEstate.com

COMMUNITY

A Season for Savings! To: You

From:

Savings for buying New, It’s our gift to you. There is no better reason to buy this season!

Pick one present below & apply to any home that can close by Dec. 31st $5000 towards Closing Costs* Move-In Ready Appliance Package (valued at 5k)* Up to $5000 in upgrades*

L-R: Gena Grauman, Tim Riddle, Gilda Brawley Jackson, Shane Grauman, Marsha Hardin, Karen Fuller, Kelly Dildy, Evelyn Faulkner, Mark Donahew, Robert Hard and also Linda Sharp.

Celebrate the the New Year in a New Home. Call Us Today! * Residential * Commercial

* Farm & Ranch * Waterfronts

Bring this Holiday Offer In which entitles you to 1 Incentive listed above! Prices, plans, features, options & co-broke are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions apply. Square footages are approx. Up to $5k in closing costs, prepaids and/or upgrades for homebuyers that use LongTide Properties financing to finance and close on select inventory in select new home communities. Such incentives are subject to change without notice. Holiday offer applies to select inventory that can close on or before 12/31/13. This offer does not apply on Owner finance and REO properties. Holiday offer is valid only on new contracts and does not apply to transfers, cancellations or re-writes. Please contact a community sales representative for additional requirements for the design center upgrade offer. LongTide Homes reserves the right to substitute for equal or higher priced appliance models which may substantially affect final cost of home. Homes are subject to availability. Offer expires December 31st, 2013.

817-385-7892

* Foreclosures * Property Management

The on

The Bryants Co. 817-220-2021

Azle News

@TheAzleNews

Dana Bryant/Realtor 817-613-7189

4-2 MOBILE ON 2.277 ACRES. Small barn, fenced and cross-fenced. Nice porches, fenced yard, shade trees. $56,500 3-2 ON 2.827 ACRES. Wooded lot, fenced and crossfenced with pond. Handy man special! $39,900 3-3 ON 1.494 ACRE LOT. Heavily wooded. Manufactured home, storage building, covered area, greenhouse and fire pit. $59,900 3-2 DW ON 2.906 ACRES. Peaster ISD. $79,900 3-2 ON 2.27 ACRES. Updated, pipe fence yard, 2 patios, landscaping, mechanics dream, 30x40 shop, too many out buildings to mention! $199,000 2 STORY 3-2 on wooded 23.74 acres. Secluded home also has 2 story duplex for rental income, large shop. $371,000

COMMERCIAL RENTALS! SPRINGTOWN SHOPPING CENTER 1,500 sq.ft

$850/mo

$850 deposit

AZLE PKWY CENTER - NEAR AZLE HOSPITAL 1,980 sq.ft.

$950/mo

$950 deposit

5-2 DW ON 20 ACRES, nice coastal pasture for your animals or bale for hay. $109,900 13.38 ACRES with 2 separate apartments. 30x50 garage converted to party/dance hall! Great for entertaining! 20x30 workshop. $249,900

Marie Pigg

LAND

& PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

16.91 ACRES, wooded lot with 450 feet road frontage, fenced. $105,000 13.58 ACRES lot inside city limits. Excellent and convenient location for business. $169,000 0.81 ACRE lot in town. Pecan and fruit trees. Storage building. $35,000 1.634 ACRE lot, heavily wooded. Secluded. $16,900 16.91 ACRES, Boonesville. Texas Vet Loans Available. $105,500 1 ACRE restricted lot on cul-de-sac. $18,500 1.26 ACRES on restricted cul-de-sac. $18,500 13 ACRES, WILDLIFE EXEMPTION! $97,500 4.510 ACRES with water, septic and electric, ready for your home and animals! Slidell ISD. $42,500

Jimmy Dickens 817-929-3481

Beth Dickens 817-929-3185

Deborah Cottongame 817-999-9026

Cally Winstead 817-688-9856

Debi Leewright 940-389-6077

Michele Holmes 817-723-9580

Jeral Tipton 817-771-5944

Frank Henderson 817-229-3287

Kassie Chadwell 817-253-8952

Dana Burton 936-662-4237

Bobby Dauenhauer 817-832-3469 Teresa Bobbitt 817-308-6911

Dana Forehand 817-542-5793

noW SErving you in 2 locationS:

801 E. Hwy 199, Springtown, 817-220-4663 · 1510 Santa Fe, Weatherford, 817-598-0988

Check Out Our Website At: www.wrteamrealty.com

Home Maintenance Tip: Clean or replace furnace filters each month during the heating season.

REAL ESTATE

1341 S.E. PARKWAY HWY. 199 at Shoreline Dr. AZLE

817-237-3338 1-800-708-5220

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Annual Christmas event a Springtown tradition For years, thousands of Springtown residents have migrated downtown every December for Christmas on the Square. This year’s festive holiday gathering is set for Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. There’s a ton of things to do around the Square. Shoppers seeking unique gifts have come to the right place. Scores of vendors will be sprinkled around the Square offering everything from candles and jewelry to a slew of other handmade goods like toys, stockings, ornaments, plush animals, critter clothing, spices, leather goods, cookbooks, glass mosaics, and ceramics. Kids will find plenty of activities scattered around the Square. And if you work up a hunger while investigating the large variety of options, you can find plenty to eat. As usual, a bevy of Christmas performances are planned throughout the day. A concluding festival highlight is the announcement of Bonus Bucks winners at 5 p.m. That’s when seven lucky folks – who are over 18 and present at the drawing – will receive cash that can be spent locally until Feb. 28, 2014. The luckiest person will receive $300 in Bonus Bucks. One will get $200 and five people will be presented with $100.

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Bonus Bucks are back for holiday season BY NATALIE GENTRY The Springtown Chamber of Commerce will soon begin its 20th Annual Bonus Bucks campaign, as part of the Christmas on the Square event. Anyone can register at any of numerous participating merchants (see ad in this publication for a list). Then at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, during Christmas On The Square, a drawing will be held to determine the winners. One $300 winner, one $200 winner, and five $100 winners will be awarded those amounts in Bonus Bucks. The “funny money” may then be redeemed for merchandise at any of the participating merchants. It’s just another way to encourage people to “Shop Springtown First,” and Springtown businesses have enjoyed its success for almost 20 years. Longtime chamber director Judy Smerud, who passed away in 2005, came up with the idea to help promote shopping in Springtown during the Christmas season. The notion of awarding money drew a lot of interest, but there was no way to guarantee that money would be spent at Springtown area businesses. So the concept of a “Bonus Buck” was born. This year, more than 45 Springtown area businesses are involved in the program –

including some in Azle which are also chamber members. Some businesses host Bonus Bucks boxes which allow shoppers to register for the program. Others simply make a donation to a worthy cause. Chamber President Amy

Walker said the $25 investment for businesses to participate in the program is well worth it. “Most of the time businesses more than get their money back from shoppers who come in to register and then stay to buy something else,” she said. “We have no problem selling the idea

to businesses.” The drawing will take place at 5 p.m. under the Springtown Tabernacle. “The program helps promote shopping in Springtown,” Walker said. “It works.” Winners must be present to win.

Those lucky people have through Feb, 2014 to use the Bonus Bucks at participating locations to purchase gifts, pay bills, or buy services just like with cash. For additional information, call the Chamber office at 817220-7828.

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NtN sponsors Santa letters, Christmas dinners BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN Every child loves to write a letter to Santa at Christmastime, and once again this year, Santa’s helpers will be in Springtown to collect letters and take them directly to St. Nick. Neighbor to Neighbors (NtN) Food Pantry will sponsor Santa letters again this year. Letters may be dropped off in the big white mailbox by the Santa Sled in the Springtown Square, where Santa’s helpers will pick them up and deliver them to Saint Nick. Santa Claus will respond to every letter personally. Remember to put your return address on every letter so his response will reach you. Santa Claus himself will be in Springtown Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. He will be available for pictures in the Santa Sled on the Square. There is no charge for photos or to see Santa, so bring your

children and pets and be sure to bring your own camera or cell phone to take your own photos. Donations, of course, are always welcome. Cash, clothing, turkeys and hams are most appreciated this time of year. Do not donate mattresses or couches – NtN cannot legally accept them and, in fact, has to pay to dispose of them. NtN distributes, on average, 1,200 pounds of food each of three weeks it’s open per month. That translates to 3.600 pounds of food per month or 43,200 pounds of food per year. Because they are able to buy food at a discounted per-pound rate, cash donations are most effective in helping the needy in the Springtown area. This year NtN will provide Christmas dinner baskets to about 400 families in the Springtown area from 8 a.m.noon Saturday, Dec. 21.

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Tree lighting tips Lighting a Christmas tree may seem like child’s play, but time and again people struggle with the task. Untangling wires and wrapping them around boughs can be nerve wracking, but lighting a tree doesn’t have to be a chore when you follow some tips from the professionals. First, keep in mind that wrapping lights around the tree horizontally is more work and often doesn’t produce a multi-dimensional effect. Rather, string the lights from the trunk up to the top, working vertically. This is actually how the tree decorators at Rockefeller Center in New York City do the famous tree year after year. This method helps eliminate tangled wires and empty spots. Remember to plug in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension. String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lights on top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.

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Members of the First Baptist Church in Springtown will take on the writers of the New Testament. (l-r) Lambert Geerlings will play John, Al Garrett will play Luke, Keith Springfield will play Mark, and Jerry Hoover will play Matthew. Photo courtesy of First Baptist Church of Springtown

There’s more holiday cheer coming soon BY NATALIE GENTRY As Christmas approaches, Springtown churches are finalizing their celebratory events. First Baptist Church will once again host their Celebrate Christmas presentation Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and again the next day at the same time. The show features the FBC Celebration Choir and orchestra, with the KidZone The entire story of Jesus, from birth through resurrection, will be told through music and drama. This year, the church will feature four members playing the part of the four New Testament gospel writers with Jerry Hoover as Matthew, Keith Springfield as Mark, Al Garrett as Luke, Lambert Geerlings as John. As these four characters talk to each other and to the audience, they will tell what they remember about the story of Jesus that happened over 2000 years ago. Agnes Independent Baptist will be hosting award-winning vocalist Alan Harris. He will be featured in a special community event Dec. 15. A music-filled sermon will begin at 11a.m. with a full concert scheduled for 6:30 that evening. Harris presents a “blended worship” style that appeals to young and old alike. He has toured nationally with many of the Gaither Home-

coming artists and was recently honored with a Diamond Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. Then on Dec. 22 Agnes Baptist will hold their outreach service entitled “Christmas Begins with Christ” at 11a.m. Members of the Grace Baptist congregation will perform their Christmas play How Mr. Sodd Found Christmas on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The play is loosely based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol set in modern times. A week later on Dec. 22, the church choir will hold its Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Hilltop Family Church invites everyone to their special Christmas service on Dec. 22 at 10:45 a.m. All of the events are open to the public.

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