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Obituaries . . . . . . 5A
Sports . . . . . . . . . 1B
Wise Business . . 10B
VOLUME 134 - NO. 30
BRIDGEPORT
Substitute
dismissed
after gym
attack
BY BRANDON EVANS
[email protected]
A game of dodgeball got
out of control in a gym class
at Bridgeport Middle School
Thursday, and a substitute
teacher in charge of the
class allegedly threw a basketball at an eighth-grader
who was on the floor.
The ball struck the student in the head.
Another student filmed
the incident using a schoolissued iPad, and turned the
video evidence over to Principal Travis Whisenant, who
acted quickly.
“As soon as we found
out, we had the substitute
teacher
leave
campus,”
Whisenant said. “Then we
contacted the parents, CPS
and the Bridgeport Police
Department.
“This is not something at
our campus that we would
condone from a substitute
teacher or any adult,” he
said. “It was very inappropriate.”
The teacher, Billy Garvin,
44, of Bridgeport, has substituted in the district for
several years in various
classrooms,
apparently
without incident. But what
administrators saw in the
video drew quick action.
“What I saw on the video
and after interviewing students was that a teacher
threw a basketball at a student,” Whisenant said. “The
See Substitute on page 3A
MODELING
DEBUT —
Chevelle
Crisp, 2, of
Bridgeport
toddles
down the
runway at
Wednesday’s
Dazzle Me
Pink fashion
show at the
Decatur Civic
Center. She’s
the daughter
of Cheyenne
and Ethan
Crisp. (See
an additional
Dazzle Me
Pink photo
on page
12A.)
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DISD MILESTONE
Decatur ISD will celebrate
its 100th birthday as
an independent school
distridct this Sunday.
See page 2A
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
ACADEMIC CHAMPS
Wise County schools bring
home a boatload of honors
from UIL district academic
competitions.
See page 10A
STILL RUNNING
Peaking at the right time,
the Decatur Lady Eagles
won their second straight
Disrict 9-3A track title.
See page 1B.
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Two injured in Friday collision
BY BRIAN KNOX
[email protected]
A near head-on collision
sent two people to area
hospitals Friday morning.
The two-vehicle accident
happened just before 8 on
Texas 114 at County Road
4599 west of Boyd. Department of Public Safety
Trooper Adolfo Patterson
said Valerie Carrillo, 19, of
Fort Worth was eastbound
on Texas 114 in an SUV
when she came over a hill
PREPARING FOR
TRANSPORT —
Nina Lamance,
one of the drivers
involved in
Friday’s accident
near Boyd, is
wheeled to a
waiting helicopter
for transport to
JPS Hospital in
Fort Worth. The
other car, driven
by Valerie Carrillo,
is shown directly
behind them.
and found herself behind
a vehicle that had pulled
onto 114 from the county
road and hadn’t yet sped
up to the traffic flow.
Patterson said when
Carrillo realized the vehicle was still moving
slow, she slammed on her
brakes and turned into
the westbound lanes since
a guardrail made going
right impossible.
The front right corner
See Injured on page 9A
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BLUEBONNETS RETURN — Just over a year after landscapers cleared bluebonnets from the grounds of Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, the wildflower has
returned. See story on page 9A.
DECATUR
Fundraiser sets dazzling record
BY KRISTEN TRIBE
[email protected]
The 4th Annual Dazzle
Me Pink fashion show
and luncheon Wednesday
raised $62,103, beating last
year’s record by more than
$10,000.
The event, hosted by Wise
Regional Health Foundation
at the Decatur Civic Center,
raises money for Mary’s Gift
and Women’s Health Services at Wise Regional to help
provide free mammograms
to underserved women in
Wise County.
“I was very pleased and
overwhelmed by the re-
sponse,” said Foundation
Director Michelle Stone.
“We have a very supportive
community, and I’m glad to
be a part of it.”
Since Mary’s Gift was established eight years ago,
the organization has raised
$2.7 million and has provided mammograms to almost
1,000 local women.
Stone said Dazzle Me Pink
has been a key fundraiser
the last few years. Money
was raised from table sales,
a live auction, raffles and individual donations.
The sold-out event drew
women from across the
county, and they enjoyed
lunch and a fashion show
put on by local retailers.
Some of the models were
breast cancer survivors, including Stone’s mother, Janis Dumler, who traveled
from Oklahoma to be part of
the show.
“She’s an 11-year breast
cancer survivor, and we were
glad to include as many
breast cancer survivors as
we did this year,” Stone said.
“We really wanted to showcase them and their part in
it.”
WFAA meteorologist Colleen Coyle and Lisa Long of
Decatur were emcees for the
event.
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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013
Wise County
DECATUR
DISD celebrates a century Sunday
This Sunday, Decatur
schools celebrate independence day.
It’s not just any independence day — it’s the centennial celebration of the Decatur Independent School
District.
Emphasis on the “Independent.”
It was April 14, 1913, that
the first school board was
formed, officially signaling the beginning of DISD.
Schools existed in Decatur
before that date — back to
1857, in fact, in a log cabin
located on the present site
of the Decatur Visitor’s Center — but those schools fell
under the control of other
jurisdictions such as the
city or county. It wasn’t until 1913 that the Texas Legislature declared the school
district independent.
A week after that first
school board meeting, trustees met again and called a
$27,000 bond election to add
classrooms and renovate
some of the existing space
at the school’s only building, which had been built in
1882. A brick veneer was also
added to the stone building.
Less than 10 years later,
another two-story addition
was made to the building.
Along with the building,
the boundaries of the district began to grow in the
late 1920s with the consolidation of school districts in
the area.
In 1929, the residents of
the New South and Round
Mound school districts just
north of town petitioned the
County Board of Education
to consolidate with Decatur.
In 1930 the Perrin, Pecan
and Preskitt districts south
and southwest of Decatur
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A CENTURY OF LEARNING — Longtime Decatur administrator J.E. Carson, one of the longestserving teachers in the district Denise Joseph and her kindergarten student Gracie Richey
demonstrate a few of the materials used in schools over the years, including chalkboards,
lined paper and iPads. The photo was taken at Carson Elementary. Carson will be a guest
speaker at Sunday’s 100th year celebration.
voted to join DISD. In 1931,
the Brumlow school northeast of Decatur joined up.
Oliver Common School District followed in 1938, and
Valley View Common School
District joined in 1946.
DISD had annexed Dan,
Sweetwater, Midway, Joe
Bailey, Catlett and part of
Allison school districts in
1942. Blewett was annexed
in 1955, creating a district
covering approximately 200
square miles.
The building that was
the original home of DISD
was torn down in the 1960s
to make way for a new elementary school, which now
serves as the district’s daycare center. Although the
original building is gone,
you can still see some steps
that led into the west side
of the building nearby.
The
oldest
surviving
structure in the district
dates back to 1939, built as
a high school. After a stint
as Weatherford College’s
Wise County facility, it is
currently being remodeled
for use as the district’s administration building.
It is in this general area
that the school district will
hold a 100th-year celebration from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday. A program will
take place in the parking
lot next to the old gym at
309 S. Cates.
All of the district’s five
schools will be represented.
Choir groups from Carson and Rann elementary
schools as well as McCarroll
Middle School’s sixth grade
choir will perform. The high
school jazz band will give
a performance to begin the
program. The fifth grade
guitar group from Young Elementary will also perform
at a reception in the old gym
following the program.
Speakers will include Decatur High School graduate James Wood, former
longtime
administrator
J.E. Carson, school board
President Kevin Haney
and Superintendent Rod
Townsend.
The fifth grade leadership
class at Rann Elementary
interviewed former Decatur students from different
generations and will have a
display at the reception.
Material for this story was
compiled by Brian Knox
with the help of the Decatur
ISD administration and the
Wise County Heritage Museum.
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BY ERIKA PEDROZA
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With the help of local voters, Helen Fields of Paradise
is headed to Las Vegas.
But the big winnings she
hopes for won’t come at the
slot machines or the craps
tables.
The amateur culinary
artist will gamble with an
array of ingredients and
an oven as she attempts
to cook her way to the $1
million prize in the 2013
Pillsbury Bake-Off in November.
“I greatly appreciate all
of the help people gave me,”
Fields said.
Fields’ Honey and Bacon
Brussels Sprouts Pizza was
among the 33 recipes —
out of 60 — that garnered
enough online votes to make
them finalists in the national contest’s “Amazing Doable Dinners” category.
Those winners, along with
34 finalists from the “Simple
Sweets and Starters” (for
which entries are being accepted through May 9) and
33 from “Quick Rise and
Shine Breakfasts” (category opens July 4), will vie for
the grand prize money and
appliances at the Bake-Off
Nov. 10–12. Second-place
receives $10,000 and thirdplace, $5,000.
Until then, Fields can’t do
much more than wait. But
she does intend to practice
the “simple” recipe several
times.
She concocted the easyto-prep dish in a simple
manner — adherance to the
contest requirements, a little bit of innovative think-
ARCHIVE
SHOT AT A MILLION — Paradise’s Helen Fields will compete
for her share of $1 million and appliances at the Pillsbury
Bake-Off Nov. 10–12 in Las Vegas after her Honey and Bacon
Brussels Sprouts Pizza recipe was one of 33 that garnered
the most online votes last month.
Honey and Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Prep time — 20 minutes
Total time — 30 minutes
Yields 6 servings
1 box (10 oz) Green Giant® frozen baby Brussels sprouts & butter
sauce
1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
6 slices packaged pre-cooked bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Microwave Brussels
sprouts as directed on box. Remove from cooking pouch. Drain;
reserve sauce. Coarsely chop Brussels sprouts; sprinkle with 1/4
teaspoon salt.
2. Meanwhile, unroll dough in pan; press dough to cover pan. Brush
with olive oil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately
spread with honey.
3. Top with Brussels sprouts, cheese and bacon; drizzle with reserved butter sauce. Bake 8 to 12 minutes longer or until crust
is golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, toast pecans over medium heat for
2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pizza from oven; sprinkle with pecans.
ing and allegiance to a favorite food.
“What I normally do with
cooking contests is, first,
read the rules carefully,”
she said. “I see what’s required to be used in the
recipe and I start looking at
what ingredients work well
with together.”
In this contest, a recipe
cannot call for more than
seven ingredients, and its
prep time has to be short.
Contestants also have to
use a couple of items from
lists outlined by Pillsbury
— one of which is Brussels
sprouts.
“If you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you’re just not
going to like this recipe,”
Fields said. “But Brussels
sprouts go good with cheese
and bacon.”
Carrying forward that
match, Fields continued the
recipe’s development by incorporating a little creativity.
“I thought to myself, ‘This
is usually used this way.
What can I do different?’,”
she said. “Think of taking
a side or salad and making
it into a sandwich or pizza.
I like pizzas. Not just the
plain red pizzas with pepperoni. Veggie pizzas and
white pizzas are my favorites. Brussels sprouts are a
side dish, but I thought, ‘I
wonder how they’d do on a
pizza crust?’. But in order
to be a pizza, there has to be
some kind of sauce. Honey
is a nice complement to the
bitter taste of the Brussels
sprouts. So I tried that.”
And for the most part,
she said, it worked well.
“It was a little sweeter
than what I wanted it to
be,” she said. “I didn’t add
any salt because I thought
the flavor of the bacon
would offset the honey. But
it needed it — less honey
and a little bit of salt.”
She adjusted the recipe
based on her observations
and submitted it to the
contest. That first and only
run-through proved to be
all she needed.
It was one of 60 chosen
from a pool of thousands
for the contest’s first cat-
egory. Now, after online voting, it is one of 33 that will
advance to the $1 million
Bake-Off.
It’s the second time Fields
has qualified for the competition. She competed in the
2010 Bake-Off in Orlando
with her Cup of Joe Chocolate Chip Cookies.
“I’m so blessed to have
made it in the first round
this year,” Fields said. “The
way we were notified was a
little bit different than the
past. Last time, I received
a phone call. I was running
through the house saying
‘It’s Pillsbury! It’s Pillsbury!’”
This time, she learned via
a group message board on
Facebook.
“We have a private group
on Facebook called Pillsbury Wannabees for those
who have entered their
contests,” she said. “Somebody said they were trying to post their recipe but
they couldn’t. Since you can
only make it to the BakeOff with one entry, it locks
you out of submitting a new
recipe if you were named a
finalist ... So when you went
to log in, like that person
had tried, you couldn’t submit anything.
“After reading that post,
I went to log in, and there
was a message congratulating me on being a finalist.
Then later that night, I received an email from Pillsbury. It’s so different this
year.”
Maybe the outcome for
Fields will be different this
time around as well.
If so, it will certainly have
been worth the gamble.
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Substitute: Ball thrown at student’s head
Continued from page 1A
student was on the floor and
it looked like he was laughing
at the teacher. The kids were
playing dodgeball and at some
point one of the balls hit the
substitute teacher in the head.
He then throws a basketball at
the kid on the floor.”
The student in question is an
eighth grade boy who has fought
multiple battles with brain cancer. He has had two brain surgeries, once as an infant, and another when he was in the third
grade.
One witness said the basketball hit the boy in the head with
so much force that his head actually bounced off the gym floor.
The witness also said the child
was crying, not laughing, and
that Garvin had ordered him to
stand up multiple times. When
the student did not obey, Garvin
picked up a basketball and threw
it, striking him in the head.
Meanwhile, the gym class
turned into a free-for-all as students playing dodgeball were
hitting each other in the head
with the red rubber balls.
Bridgeport Police Chief Randy
Singleton said Friday morning
his department is investigating
the case.
“We’ll talk to witnesses and
see if a crime occurred,” Singleton said.
If they determine that it did,
the charge could range from
a simple assault to an assault
causing bodily injury.
“This was definitely a case
of a sub behaving badly,” said
Bridgeport Superintendent Eddie Bland. “As soon as we found
out about it, we took immediate action and made sure all the
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proper authorities were contacted.
“We absolutely do not tolerate this kind of inappropriate
behavior by teachers or substitutes. We moved pretty swiftly
on this. What I saw on that video
I determined was inappropriate
behavior by an adult on one of
our students. It will not be tolerated. The sub did not finish the
day here yesterday, and he won’t
be allowed back on any of our
campuses.”
Bland said all teachers and
substitutes “go through a fairly
vigorous screening process. We
don’t just take anybody. There
is a filtering process.
“But anytime something like
this happens, we go and reevaluate and re-assess and see
if there is anything we could
have done differently to prevent this from happening.”
Warden indicted
for assault on officer
A Bridgeport man whose alleged actions resulted in two Decatur schools
going on lockdown and ended after
a standoff with police in Bridgeport
has been indicted for aggravated assault against a public servant.
The indictment states that on Jan.
22, James Marshall Warden Jr., 43,
threatened officers by pointing and
pulling the trigger of a rifle in the
direction of three Bridgeport officers during the standoff while the
officers were investigating Warden
for threatening to kill his wife. The
weapon was not loaded.
Warden had barricaded himself in
a home west of Bridgeport after making a threat on a social networking
website against his wife. The woman,
an employee at Carson
Elementary, and their
son, a student at Decatur High School, were
taken to a safe location
and the Carson and
DHS campuses were
locked down until the
school had confirmation of Warden’s arrest.
Warden was arrested and released
after posting bail. His bond conditions include not possessing any
weapons, having no contact with the
alleged victim and staying at least
500 feet away from any public or private school.
Aggravated assault against a public servant is a first-degree felony.
WISE COUNTY
Former jailer faces four indictments
A former inmate supervisor with the Wise County
Sheriff’s Office has been indicted on four counts of sexual abuse of a child.
Jeff Morgan Shurbet, 47,
of Paradise was indicted on
one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under
14, a first-degree felony. The
indictment states that the
sexual abuse of a child took
place on different dates ranging from September 2007 to
June 2011.
According to a probable
cause affidavit obtained
through an open records request, Shurbet admitted to
engaging in sex acts with the
juvenile female on seven different occasions.
The juvenile female told investigators she was forced to
have sexual encounters “hundreds of times” with Shurbet.
Shurbet was also indicted
on three counts of sexual
assault of a child, a seconddegree felony. Those alleged
assaults happened on two
separate days in 2011 and
once in 2012.
Shurbet remains in the
Wise County Jail.
Davila indicted for arson
Kassandra Davila, 28, of
Bridgeport was indicted for
setting fire to a home owned
by her grandmother Jan. 13.
Investigators said Davila
poured gasoline around the
single-story,
wood-frame
home in the 700 block of Second Street in Bridgeport and
set it on fire. The home was
abandoned
“but habitable” according to investigators. No
one was injured.
Davila was
arrested the
same day on unrelated theft
charges after officers said
she walked out of CashSaver
Cost Plus with a cartful of
groceries without paying.
She remains in the Wise
County Jail.
The Wise County grand
jury also returned the following felony indictments March
27:
Karol Lee Baker, possession of a controlled substance
— methamphetamine, less
than 1 gram;
Melanie Mills Brown,
possession of a controlled
substance — methamphetamine, 1 to 4 grams;
Melanie Mills Brown,
prohibited substance in a correctional facility — methamphetamine;
James Jim Gaskin, possession of marijuana 4 ounces to 5 pounds;
Gregory Wayne Hutto,
prohibited substance in a
correctional facility — marijuana;
Kevin Royce Jones, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine,
less than 1 gram;
George E. Locke IV, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine,
less than 1 gram;
Charles
C u r t i s
Smith
II,
possession of
a controlled
substance
— methamphetamine,
4 to 200
grams;
Sherrod Harrison Parsons, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, less than 1
gram;
James Marshall Warden Jr., aggravated assault
against a public servant (see
related story on this page);
Edwin Stanley Ancel,
driving while intoxicated
third or more;
Shannon
Deneice
Baugh, driving while intoxicated third or more;
Joann Irene Bible,
theft of property $1,500 to
$20,000;
Winter Lee Boyette, burglary of a habitation;
Wallace Winston Warren, burglary of a habitation;
Joshua Cody Byrd, driving while intoxicated third
or more;
Juan Miguel Canales,
third or more;
Christopher Shaun
Crowson, driving while intoxicated third or more;
Keith Alan Egan, burglary of a habitation;
Jami Marie Galbreath,
credit card or debit card
abuse;
Justin Scott Gorton,
burglary of a habitation;
Justin Paul Gouchenover, driving while intoxicated third or more;
Tyler Jay Huffman, unauthorized use of a vehicle;
Lynn Wayne McMullen,
accident involving injury;
Alexandria Dawn Miles,
$20,000;
Delilah Frances Nall,
hinder apprehension or
prosecution of known felon;
Joseph Wayne Pack,
burglary of a building;
Valentin Nicholas Quintana, theft of copper less
than $20,000;
Duane Reid, theft
of property $20,000 to
$100,000;
Tyler Keith Todd, driving while intoxicated third
or more;
Cornelio Barrera Villanueva, driving while intoxicated third or more;
Roberto Zapata, driving
while intoxicated with child
under 15;
Paul Jared Youngblood,
theft of a firearm;
Santos Hernandez Vidal, driving while intoxicated third or more with open
container;
Jorge Alberto Rojas,
$20,000;
Miguel Garcia, theft of
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Jeunita Louise Zehnder,
hinder apprehension or prosecution of known felon.
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4A
OPINION
Respect for authority starts with respectability
BY BOB BUCKEL
[email protected]
I read this week that “disgraced” New York Congressman Anthony Weiner is
pondering a run for mayor
of New York City.
I was dumbfounded.
I didn’t know it was possible to be “disgraced” in
America anymore.
In case you weren’t paying attention (and who
would blame you?) this particular member of the U.S.
House of Representatives
resigned after admitting he
had texted a photograph
of his male anatomy to
someone.
That news item was
solid gold for the late-night
comedy shows for weeks
before he stepped down
and, finally, fell out of the
headlines.
But Congressman
Weiner’s shame wasn’t any
worse than what’s come
out (sorry)
on dozens of
other leaders.
Former
President
Bill Clinton, now a
BUCKEL respected
elder statesman, toughed it out after
the world learned he’d not
only fooled around with
an intern, but lied about it
under oath.
Ultimately, the prosecutor took more heat than the
president.
That’s less and less surprising in a country where
stars and starlets now win
not shame, but fame, by letting a sex video find its way
to the Internet.
I remember a Miss
America who stepped down
after embarrassing photos
from her earlier days were
published. These days, she’d
get her own reality show
and a spread in People. A
couple of minor arrests, a
few assaults on the papparrazi and a spectacularly
failed marriage or two, and
lasting fame is guaranteed.
But I’m not talking about
entertainers — I’m talking
about our leaders.
For sure, there are still
ways to get banished from
public life, but most of them
involve being politically incorrect (and even the worst
offense will still make you
a hero in some subculture,
somewhere in America).
Some of us look for ways
to connect all these dots.
Prosecutors and public officials getting gunned down
from Colorado to Kaufman.
A strip-club owner going
to prison for putting out a
“hit” on the mayor of Arlington. Metal detectors and
searches in public buildings — a level of security
unimaginable a few decades
ago.
Public service used to
command respect. Now that
respect has to be enforced.
The perception these days
is that government is corrupt, unable to get anything
done because politicians are
too busy feathering their
own nests.
That’s mostly false.
Wise County is blessed to
have many honorable and
dedicated public officials
who have a real desire to
serve, to make things better.
They work hard at it.
But you tend to hear more
about the minority — the
ones who violate the public’s
trust, flaunt the law, defend
the indefensible and expect
people to vote for and support them anyway.
It only takes a few of those
to give the whole profession
a bad name. And we’ve had
a few, over the years.
We tend to crack jokes
and make light of it (I mean,
seriously, Congressman
Weiner?) but the long-term
result is deadly serious.
The fact is, you reap what
you sow. That’s a law of
nature, inevitable and unchangeable. No matter how
much we spin, edit, doctor
and manage, a few people’s
actions come back on us all.
You don’t have to look far
to see how that plays out.
In Mexico, for decades,
many public officials were
on the take. Bribery was a
way of life. Incompetence
and corruption reigned
while everyone winked and
looked the other way.
But at some point that
beautiful country fell into
such corruption that drug
cartels routinely gun down
sheriffs, police chiefs, mayors and governors who dare
oppose them. How do you
get to that point?
I’m pretty sure it was
gradual. And the USA may
be on the same track.
Raise up enough dishonorable public servants, and re-
spect for public service itself
starts to erode. People lose
interest in voting or running
for office. Public service becomes the butt of jokes. I’ve
made a few myself.
But it isn’t funny.
I don’t know how many
bad meals a restaurant has
to serve before it goes out
of business, but there is a
number. It’s quantifiable,
and it’s inevitable.
Bad government has a
number too.
This country desperately
needs parents who teach
their children to respect
the leaders of our cities, our
school districts, our states
and our nation.
Just as desperately, we
need leaders who are worthy of that respect.
Because we will all reap
what they sow.
Bob Buckel is executive editor of the Wise County Messenger.
YOUR VIEWS
Big business of government
will sustain itself
Soap box time: Here is my take on the federal
government.
It is a big business and like all big businesses,
it wants to grow itself. It grows itself by making
laws and regulations to keep “We The People” in
check.
The more laws and regulations it can create to
keep “We The People” in check, the more laws and
regulations “We The People” may break to grow
their business by creating more fines, fees, jails,
probation officers, cops, courts and lawyers to enforce the laws and regulations on “We The People.”
The government tells the states they don’t
want to get involved in their business. They tell
them to let “We The People” decide what is best
for each state. But when “We The People” in
each state vote to change laws — whether they
be immigration laws, gun rights, gay rights, pot
legalization or whatever — the government steps
in and says, “Hey wait! You are hurting our business, and it is against federal law, so we are going
to decide what is best.”
So they are going to enforce the federal laws
“We The People” voted against. The federal government will fine “We The People” or lock you up
so you can fund their big business.
I wish “We The People” could shut the government down and just start over. It has gotten way
out of hand. Common sense and justice are no
longer in its vocabulary. The opinion of “We The
People” does not matter anymore.
Nathan Horner
Alvord
See Your Views on page 5A
Don’t forget my Farm Bill!
Agriculture
legislation off to
a slow start
BY PARIS WALTHER
All I want for graduation
is an updated Farm Bill.
Seriously.
OK, I take that back. I
would also like a new truck,
but that’s beside the point.
Congress passes a Farm
Bill every five to seven
years in order to tend to
affairs in the agriculture
industry. It is a bundle of
legislation that deals with
anything from agriculture
subsidy programs to international trade. It is just
about the most important
piece of legislation that
impacts anyone involved in
agriculture.
There are 15 parts to the
Farm Bill. Many of them
help protect the farmer
from risks such as weather,
plant disease and insect
infestations.
The most current version
of the bill,
called the
Food, Conservation and
Energy Act of
2008, increased food
WALTHER stamp benefits, grew
support for the production
of cellulosic ethanol, and
raised money for research
into pests, diseases and
other problems. It expired
Sept. 30 and was not renewed.
So now we don’t have one.
OK, that’s technically
not true — we are running on an extension of
the previous bill. Congress
decided to extend parts of
the expired 2008 Farm Bill
through Sept. 30, 2013, as
part of a last-minute package to avoid fallout from
the “fiscal cliff.”
But that bothers me.
The extension does not
include disaster aid for
farmers or mandatory
funding for the energy
component of the bill, specialty crops or beginning
farmers and ranchers.
This leaves a major
chunk of the industry waiting for relief, and the only
way to catch these stragglers is to pass another bill
addressing their issues.
As 2012 wrapped up
rather brokenly from the
fiscal cliff business, there
was talk that Congress
would delay further action
regarding the Farm Bill
until the spring of 2013.
This left seven months of
down time in between.
I threw a bit of a hissy
fit.
This partial extension already leaves more than 30
programs unfunded, but on
top of that they left these
programs abandoned for
almost seven months.
I have a hard time with
the fact that these programs are being pushed to
the side. Regardless of the
fiscal cliff, or the end of the
world for that matter, these
programs needed to be addressed in the beginning,
before the extension was
hastily put to work.
One of the more disheartening facts about delaying
the Farm Bill is that this
hinders farmers’ ability
to make sound business
decisions for the next five
years. With the extension lasting only one year,
farmers and ranchers can’t
exactly plan ahead as they
typically would.
But don’t worry, the story
finally gets better.
On April 8, 2013, after being approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation directors, a Farm Bill
proposal was sent straight
to Capitol Hill.
This proposal:
offers farmers a choice
of program options;
protects and strengthens the federal crop insurance program without
reducing its funding;
provides a commodity title that works to
encourage farmers to follow
market signals rather than
making planting decisions
in anticipation of government payments;
refrains from basing
any program on cost of production; and
ensures equity across
program commodities.
One of the popular features of this new plan is
that the AFBF says it will
save $23 billion compared
to the cost of continuing the
current program.
Of course, this is merely a
proposal and has a chance
of being knocked down, but
I feel like this is a step in
the right direction.
At least it’s action for
goodness’ sake.
This means that we may
not have to ride the extension much longer, and that’s
enough to make anyone
slightly giddy.
Or maybe it’s just me.
Obviously not everyone
will be happy with the
Farm Bill when all is said
and done. It is much too
large a legislation to satisfy
everyone, but I think that’s
OK. If we aren’t happy with
it, it means we’re paying
attention to what it’s doing.
That puts us in a better
position to fix it — and
that’s enough to change an
industry.
My ag teacher likes to say
that without agriculture we
would be hungry, naked and
homeless.
If I’m not mistaken, I
think we could say similar
things about the Farm Bill.
Paris Walther is a senior
at Decatur High School. To
read more from our Youth
Spoken reporters, visit
WCMessenger.com/youthspoken.
Curtis Ray Galttana Sr.
OBITUARIES
James William Parkman
1924-2013
1951-2013
Curtis Ray Galttana Sr., 61,
of Huntsville, Ark., died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.
He was born June 6, 1951, in
Bridgeport to Willie Curtis and
Mary Lilly Barber Galttana.
He was a construction worker
and of the Pentecostal faith.
Graveside service was April
10 at Aurora Cemetery with
Brother Shane Thomas officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Brashears Funeral
Home in Huntsville. Pallbearers were Jamey Thompson,
Keith Thompson, Trenton Harris, Cody Marshall, Joshua
Marshall, Cameron Montgomery, Caleb Montgomery, Tanner Galttana, Willie Galttana,
Cyrus Crow and Wyatt Crow.
Survivors include his wife,
Sherry Thompson Galttana;
son and daughter-in-law Cur-
tis Jr. and Kim
Galttana
of
Huntsville;
daughters
Alicia Harris,
Toni Johnson
and
Melissa
GALTTANA M o n t g o m e r y
and husband,
Kevin, all of Huntsville; stepson Jason Crow of Huntsville;
mother Mary Lilly Galttana of
Azle; brothers Billy Galttana
and wife, Donna, of Boyd and
James Galttana of Azle; sisters
Edith Rothrock and husband,
William, and Jenny Melton and
husband, Wayne, all of Boyd,
and Kathryn Ferguson and
husband, Arthur, and Liz Prentice and husband, Ralph, all of
Azle; 19 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Wise County Messenger,
April 13, 2013
Funeral for James William
Parkman, 88, of Emory, is 2
p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013,
at Lake Fork Baptist Church
in Emory.
Burial will follow at Elm
Cemetery under the direction
of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral
Home.
Mr. Parkman died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Sulphur
Springs at Hopkins County
Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 8, 1924,
in Floydada to Hubert Henry
and Viola Victoria Luttrell
Parkman.
J.W. and Eva Cate were
married Aug. 29, 1947, in
Grapevine. He retired from
Lone Star Gas Co. in Dallas
where he worked as a service
supervisor.
He is survived by his wife,
Eva Parkman of Emory; son
James Parkman of Van Al-
sytne; daughters
Linda
Adams
and
husband, Ron,
of
Coppell,
Vicki Lannom
and husband,
PARKMAN Billy, of Chico,
and
Betty
Martin of Seagoville; grandchildren Wayne Parkman,
Dusty Parkman, Austin Adams, Andrew Adams, Aspen
Adams, Neil Sears, Chasity
Martin and Justin Martin;
great-grandchildren Sheldon,
Shelby, Ty, Ainsley, Landon
and two more due in October;
and numerous other loving
family and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; two sisters; and
son-in-law Jimmy Martin.
April 13, 2013
Trustee arrested, released on bail
[email protected]
A Northwest ISD trustee
accused of sexual misconduct with a former student
was arrested last Wednesday in Denton County.
Kerry Dean Jones, 50, of
Trophy Club was booked
in around 5:10 p.m. and
was released less than an
hour later, at 5:56 p.m. on a
$40,000 bond.
The
Grapevine-Colleyville
Heritage
High
School freshman counselor,
who was placed on administrative leave by the district
at the onset of the investigation in August, was indicted
by a grand jury March 28
on four counts of improper
relationship between educator and student.
A warrant for his arrest
was issued April 2. Booking
information forwarded by
the Denton County Sheriff’s
Office indicates Jones was
arrested at 4:29 p.m. the
next day in the DCSO lobby.
According to information
obtained from the DCSO
through an open records request, the alleged offenses
occured April 20, Oct. 15 and
Dec. 23, 2010 and March 11,
2011 — when the male victim was 17 and 18.
An investigation by the
Trophy Club Police Department revealed no other victims, and none of the alleged
incidents occured on school
property.
Jones was elected to the
NISD school board in May
2011. Under the district’s legal policy as outlined by the
Texas Association of School
Boards, Jones may remain
on the school board unless
he is convicted, chooses to
resign or is removed by a
citizen-filed petition.
“Current law does not allow for removal based on an
indictment,” Board President Mel Fuller read in a
statement at the conclusion
of Monday’s regular board
meeting. “As school board
members, we are unpaid,
elected officials who are not
employed by Northwest ISD.
We are each individually
elected by registered voters
who live in the school district. Neither us, as a board,
nor the Northwest ISD administration have the legal authority to suspend a
school board member.”
As of Friday afternoon,
Jones, who was not at Monday’s meeting, retained
Place 6 on the board. His
term expires in May 2014.
“The board firmly believes
that the alleged actions of
one person should not reflect
negatively on the teachers,
administrators, or others
Sylvia Ann Norris
1942-2013
NORTHWEST
BY ERIKA PEDROZA
5A
in the district,” Fuller said
in his statement Monday.
“The NISD staff works tirelessly each and every day in
partnership with parents
and the community, to provide all students a premier
education, preparing them
to be successful, productive
citizens.”
Jones, who has a master’s degree in education
and counseling and administrative certifications, was
a counselor at Northwest
High School from August
1992 to August 2009. He
also served as a Northwest
High School boys’ soccer
coach from 1992 to 1995.
He is a reserve deputy
constable in Denton County’s Precinct 4, which spans
from Krum, south to Ponder,
Justin, Haslet and Roanoke;
and as far east as Argyle,
Bartonville and Flower
Mound.
SWEEPING SUCCESS — Decatur
Lions Club member Jody Adams,
who is heading up this year’s
Broom and Mop Sale, invites
everyone to come by the Market
Place parking lot on Farm
Road 51 South Friday, April 19.
The sale starts at 8 a.m. and
includes all varieties of brooms
and mops, brushes to clean
everything from countertops to
barbecue grills to toilet bowls,
and other quality cleaning
items for home, business and
industry — all made by the
blind. Dust cloths, dish towels,
oven mitts, dustpans, ironing
board covers, car wash brushes
and squeegees are all on the
order form. To put in an advance
order, call Adams at 940-3893702 or talk to any Decatur
Lions Club member.
Sylvia Ann Norris, 70, a
self-employed rancher, died
Saturday, April 6, 2013, in
Decatur.
Memorial service is 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, at CokerHawkins Funeral Home
with Doug Riggs officiating.
Sylvia was born April 21,
1942, in Dallas to L. Clyde
and Mildred (West) Williams. She married Edwin
Earl Norris Aug. 8, 1988, in
Grapevine. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her
brother, Phillip Williams.
She is survived by her
d a u g h t e r,
Angelique
Smith and
NORRIS h u s b a n d ,
Stephen, of
Burleson; son Loren Gray of
Mesquite; and grandchildren
Connor and Cassidy Smith
of Burleson.
April 13, 2013
Johnny Wayne Dixon
1953-2013
Johnny Wayne Dixon, 60,
of Newark died Saturday,
March 23, 2013, after a
long battle with cancer.
Johnny Wayne was born
in Houston to Josephine
and Chancy Dixon. He was
a truck driver for 35 years
and loved his dogs.
He was preceded in
death by his mother, Josephine North, stepfather
E.L. North, father Chancy
Dixon, and brother T.J. Eilers.
Johnny is survived by
son Allen Wayne Dixon;
brothers Jerry Dixon, A.C.
Ebarb, Logan Ebarb, Carl
Ebarb, Bobby Ebarb and
James Ebarb; and sisters
Kathy Wilson, Sherry Carpenter, Margie Calvert and
Maurine Bannister.
Johnny will be remembered and missed by all
whom he touched in his
life.
April 13, 2013
YOUR VIEWS
Not a fitting
end for a
faithful Marine
If this story were to happen in the bigger cities no
one would blink an eye.
However, for it to happen
right here in Wise County,
right under our collective
noses, is shocking, scary,
infuriating and downright
disgraceful. Do I have your
attention yet?
In June 2011, a United
States Marine with more
than nine-and-a-half years
of honorable service passed
away. That should be the
end of the story; a final
salute from those he left behind and a welcome home,
good and faithful Marine,
as TAPS was played for this
fallen hero. But, the rest of
the story, as Paul Harvey
used to say, will make you
question the power of the
almighty dollar and the
lack of respect for those who
have served this county.
It has come to my attention that this Marine has
sat, alone, forgotten and
unclaimed in a local funeral
home since his death. He
had no family to claim his
remains and no one knew
he was not given a proper
military burial. There is a
place for him at the National Cemetery in Dallas,
but until the balance of his
cremation is paid he will
continue to be a forgotten
urn on a shelf.
Has it really come down
to this, that our small town
where everyone knows
everyone, can tuck their
children in bed at night and
crawl into their protective
coverings while a hero who
gave almost 10 years of his
life must remain unclaimed,
unwanted and at the mercy
of a bill that no one knew
needed to be paid?
Not a phone call to the
county, or to the veterans’
organizations, or to the
Veterans Service Office asking for donations to pay the
balance. Nothing! To date;
the balance remains unpaid.
The funeral home has not
forgiven the balance, and
one of Wise County’s own
heroes continues to sit on a
shelf waiting for someone to
pay his way Home.
Bobby Harris, Boyd
chairman,
Wise County
Veterans Council
We honor most all funeral plans
offered by any funeral home.
JIMMY ALFORDY/WCMESSENGER
BRIDGEPORT
Rodeo committee to again seek funds
The Butterfield Stage
Days Rodeo committee will
petition the Bridgeport city
council again for a share of
hotel occupancy tax dollars.
A $7,500 request failed
due to lack of a motion at a
meeting March 19.
This time, the committee has broken the amount
into two requests — one
for $5,000 and another for
$2,500 — which it will make
at Tuesday’s meeting. It will
start at 7 p.m. at City Hall,
900 Thompson St.
In closed session, the council will deliberate the gifting
of .643 acres to the city.
During open session, the
council will also consider a
laundry list of other items
including:
purchasing software for
the municipal court;
a contract with Baird,
Hampton and Brown Inc. for
engineering services to extend a gas utility line;
temporarily closing
Cates Street between 9th
and 10th streets May 6 to
May 12 for Butterfield Stage
Days;
waiving the rental fee of
Bridgeport Community Center for a quarter auction;
an airport hangar lease
transfer from Larry Neal to
Brad Richey; and
continuing participation
in the Steering Committee of
cities served by Oncor.
Councilmembers
will
also hear reports on budget
variances in March and the
Chamber of Commerce’s activities this quarter.
During workshop, the
council will discuss replacing
the email server and closing
city alleys.
We honor most
pre-arranged funerals.
1401 Halsell • Bridgeport
940-683-1704
6A
RHOME
City approves loan for
new police radios
BY BRANDON EVANS
[email protected]
In an effort to keep pace
with a federal mandate concerning emergency radios,
the Rhome City Council approved a loan to purchase
20 new narrowband-capable
radios for the police department.
By a vote of 4-1, the council approved the purchase of
the radios by way of a threeyear, $23,347.40 loan from
Government Capital Corp.
The loan will be paid back
in three annual payments
and will cover the cost of
10 handheld radios and 10
more for police vehicles.
Although all the council
was in favor of the new radios, there was some division
on how to pay for them.
Council member Jo Ann
Wilson cast the lone vote
against the measure, but
only because she was opposed to the city borrowing
money.
“I’m not opposed to buying
radios,” she said. “I’m opposed to borrowing money ...
We should use money going
to the (EMS first responder
position) to keep from going
into debt.
“I have trouble borrowing money. I know the chief
needs new radios, but it’s
how we get them I’m concerned about.”
“No matter how we buy
them we need to go ahead
and get them ordered,” said
Mayor Chris Moore. “I don’t
want to be in a situation
where they say it’s time to
switch over tomorrow, and
we don’t have them.”
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered that all public safety
agencies and businesses
using mobile radio systems
must transition to narrowband technology. The deadline, which has shifted several times over the years,
was Jan. 1, 2013.
According to the FCC, the
transition is designed “to
ensure more efficient use of
the spectrum and greater
access for public safety and
non-public safety users.”
Although the Jan. 1 date
has come and gone, many
public safety agencies have
not yet implemented the
narrowband
radio
systems in their departments.
Rhome police and fire use
Wise County’s dispatch system. Although the county
has already purchased the
new radio equipment, they
are still in the process of installing it.
Rhome Volunteer Fire Department has already purchased narrowband-capable
radios. And the Decatur fire
and police departments,
which have their own dispatch, has already made the
switch to narrowband.
Councilmember
Cole
Blanche made the motion to
go ahead and purchase the
radios. He said they could
look into paying off the loan
early with no penalties in
order to prevent any debt
from hanging over the city.
WISE COUNTY
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A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Services 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.
Call 940-627-5365
Call
940-627-5365
tfhpeople.com
Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of
Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are
on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we
are on the right.
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
Pastor: Terry Phillips
Traditional Workship Service
Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
AREA
Church
Life Pointe First ofBaptist
Slidell
WORSHIP CENTER
Services
Sunday ...........................................10 am
Tuesday Night Prayer ....................7 pm
Wednesday Cowboy Church ........7 pm
1201 FM 718 • Aurora, TX 76078
For more information call
817.995.8831
or email [email protected]
An Independent Spirit-Filled Church
Bring Your Family
Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church .........11 a.m.
Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Bus Ministry, Christian School
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
Pastors
Dr. Francisco J & Karen L Valenzuela
Here at Tree of Life Church, we endeavor to make
our conversation gracious and attractive so that
we will have the right response for everyone. For
we want everything we say and do, to be worthy
of being kept in the memory of others.
We invite you to join us for Sunday Services at 11 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
888 CR 4213 • Decatur
www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com
www.fjvm.org • [email protected]
940-273-9014
JJ’s
www.slidellbaptist.com
PARADISE
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
Pastor Patti Mahaffey
Bistro: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Wed: Bible Study/Choir 6 p.m.
Active Women’s Group - Nursery Available
301 Oak St., Paradise
940.969.2069
“A Historic Church for every Generation”
Sunday School ............................. 8:45 a.m.
Worship ........................................... 10 a.m.
1st & 3rd Thur. Bible Study ........ 6:30 p.m.
Rev.Gerald Epperson
www.trinitylutheranbridgeport.org
940-683-5604
1307 10th St., Bridgeport
Glorifying God Through His Word
Sunday School 9:45am
Worship Service 11:00am
940-433-2607
Fellowship
Bible Church
Bible Based Christ Centered
Bible Study 9 a.m.
Sunday Service 10 am
John 15: 8-9 By this my Father is glorified,
that you bear much fruit and so prove to be
my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so
have I loved you. Abide in my love.
Directions: We are located on the north side of
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Decatur, 4 miles east of Bridgeport
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940-626-1575
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133 CR 2425
Decatur, Texas
940-627-2400
(From US 380 in Decatur, go
north on FM 51 for 8 miles.
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church is 1/2 mile on the left)
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1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
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940-648-1161
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Bible Classes
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940-627-6131
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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
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CHURCHES
Church Briefs
Call 940-627-5987 to
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Rock Island
Family Church
Where Every Heart Finds A Home
940.433.8200
Sunday Service • 10:30 a.m.
(& a great class for children)
Ladies Bible Study • Wed • 7 p.m.
Pastor Millard Buchholz
545 W. Rock Island Ave, Boyd
(across from Boyd H.S.)
Twin Oaks
Assembly of God
300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport
Pastor Gary Sessions
Sunday School. . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
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4793 FM 1810 • Chico
940-644-5647
Pastor Fred Ferren
Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.
940-683-3110
Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m.
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"A beautiful church, and
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817-636-2222
www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org
"Remember Jesus Christ,
raised from the dead, a
descendant of David - that is
my gospel"
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940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Sunday School ..................................... 10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ........................ 11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ........................... 6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .......................... 7 p.m.
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11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
Wed 6 p.m. - At The Cross, Youth
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7 p.m. - Bible Study - Youth/Adult
Choir Practice
Pastor: Dr. Michael Feese
Rev. Sara Hardaway
940-433-5334
540 S. Allen St. (FM 730 S.) Boyd
Rhome
Church of Christ
Greenwood
Church of Christ
170 W. 1st, Rhome
Sunday Bible Class
all ages .............. 9:30 a.m.
Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m.
817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325
817-636-2496
www.rhomechurchofchrist.org
200 First St.
at Dogwood
Downtown Rhome
Pastor, Fredric L. Utz
First United
Methodist
Church of Boyd
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ROCK ISLAND FAMILY CHURCH
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, May 4 • 8 am - 3 pm
545 W. Rock Island Ave., Boyd
for more information
Family Night (meal served)
Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH
Play Day - Breast Collar Series
Saturday, April 13 • Sign-up 2 pm • Start 3 pm
Jackpot Roping
Sunday, April 21 • Sign-up 2 pm • Rope 3 pm
Trap Shoot
Saturday, April 27 • 9 am
2070 Old Denton Road, Decatur
www.wisecountycowboychurch.com
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SUNDAY
Sunday School ................. 10 a.m.
Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Family Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m.
Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m.
Sr. High Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m.
Nursery provided for all services
Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m.
Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m.
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Rhome narrows
first-responder
choices to three
BY BRANDON EVANS
[email protected]
After reviewing a dozen
applications for a newly
created EMS first responder position for the city of
Rhome, the city council has
narrowed the pool to three.
“Some were good, some
were way too good, and some
weren’t good enough,” said
Mayor Chris Moore after he
and council spent about an
hour reviewing applications
in closed session Thursday
night.
The council now plans to
interview the three potential candidates. The process
will begin 6:30 p.m. Wednesday during a special called
session at Rhome City Hall.
The interviews will take
place in closed session.
“The council is making
the decision on who to pick,”
Moore said. “I’ll just be
there to ask any questions
the council doesn’t ask.”
Two months ago the council voted 3-1 to create the
post. Council members Chris
Graves, Cole Blanche and
Michelle Pittman voted for
the measure while Jo Ann
Wilson voted against, and
Louis Godfrey abstained.
The job description says
the first responder will respond “to all calls within
the Rhome Volunteer Fire
Department service area
needing emergency and
non-emergency
medical
treatment or care” and offers a detailed list of additional tasks.
The position will pay
$30,000 to $35,000 salary,
plus benefits. The person
will be stationed at the fire
department. The council decided to create the position
after having problems with
the Rhome Volunteer Fire
Department responding to
daytime emergency calls on
weekdays.
With most volunteers
working in the Metroplex
during the week, they had
trouble staffing emergency
calls made during those
times. Some calls have gone
completely unanswered.
The council created the
position to improve emergency coverage. They also
created an incentive program where volunteer firefighters can receive small
stipends for responding to
calls and working shifts in
hopes of increasing volunteerism in the department.
Sunday Evening Worship ....... 6 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m.
Minister Bob Ross
FM 1204 • Greenwood
Same location for over 100 years.
940-393-3484
2840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur
(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287)
940-627-1006
Decatur Independent School District
100th Year Celebration
Sunday, April 14, 2013
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
www.ccdecatur.org
Today’s Music & Casual Dress
Please join us for the festivities at
SUNDAY
309 S Cates
(original site of Decatur High School)
MONDAY
BRIDGEPORT
9:00 a.m ................Sunday School
10:15 a.m .............. Worship Service
6:00 p.m .................Home Groups
6:30 p.m .................Men’s Bible Study
WEDNESDAY
Rev. Mike Miller
6:00 p.m ......... Youth (7th-12th grade)
940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193
THURSDAY
608 17th Street, Bridgeport
10:30 a.m & 6 p.m....Women’s Bible Study
Looking for some spiritual nourishment in the middle
of the week? Come join us in the Wednesday evening
interactive Bible study at
Greenwood Baptist Church
7 PM Bible Study
6:30 PM - AWANA
2347 FM 1204 Other Services:
Greenwood, TX Sunday School
10 a.m.
940-466-7338 Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening
6 p.m.
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Understanding
What We Read
WHAT IS BIBLE FAITH?
This is how important it is to know what faith is: “For by grace are we saved through
faith…” (Eph 2:8). Faith is translated from the Greek word: “pistis”, meaning conviction,
believe the truth, assurance, belief, or fidelity. Does faith come from what we think is right
or because of what our parents believed? Is it something you feel in your heart? Remember
there is a way that seemeth right unto man, but it is the way of death. Faith comes this
way: “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”(Rom 10:17). Why did
Paul tell us to “prove all things”? “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman
that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Tim 2:15). If there is
a right way, there must be a wrong way. We should search the scriptures and find out what
we have been told is right (Acts 17:11). So to have true faith, we must study the word of
God, prove what we hear is in accordance with what his word says, and believe the truth of
the Bible. “…the holy scriptures which make thee wise unto salvation through faith which
is in Christ Jesus” (II Tim 3:15). Who is this Christ Jesus? According to the scriptures, he
is a man, our mediator between man and God, Not God himself (I Tim 2:5).When Jesus
called himself a man, shouldn’t we have faith that he is telling us the truth (John 8:40)?
When Jesus says the “the meek shall inherit the Earth” shouldn’t we have faith he is telling
us right? What about when he warns us to “beware of false prophets”? So faith comes by
hearing and hearing by the word. Are we hearing it?
Second Advent Christian Church
615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064
405-624-3334 Call for Bible study time
Steve Ryan
[email protected]
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BRIDGEPORT
Summer activity registration underway
BY ERIKA PEDROZA
[email protected]
Bridgeport’s Parks and
Recreation Department is
already preparing for the
hot, sunny days of summer. Registration opened
last week for various camps
and activities — some of
them centered around pool
splashes, others refuged in
air-conditioned facilities.
Among the options are two
joint programs with community members — swimming
lessons led by Mama Fishy
(Jan Pierce of Paradise) and
dance camps led by Miss
Twister (Kylie Gentry Stegman of Cottondale).
The Dallas Stars Ice Girl,
wife and mother brings with
her a wealth of experience
that includes cheerleading,
college drill team and a stint
with the dance team of a minor league hockey team.
“These
instructor-based
camps and classes are great,”
said Chris Heasley, recreation superintendent. “They
attract so many more people.
People out there have skills
that I don’t know how to
teach. We’re always looking
for more people in the community willing to share their
talents and skills and make
a class out of it.”
Art classes are in the
works, but the city is looking
for other avenues. Contact
Heasley at 940-683-3480.
Registration is at City
Hall, 900 Thompson St.
The multiple-class/additional-child discounts outlined below are valid only
when purchased together.
Here is a breakdown of
the various summer activities offered by Bridgeport
Parks and Rec:
Dance camps
Three dance camp options
will be offered this summer.
Princess Camp for 4- to
6-year-olds is 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Each day of the three-day
event will be themed after
a different fairytale and will
include dancing, arts and
crafts, snacks, story time
and a few surprises.
Because the camp is not
a registered childcare facility, 4-year-olds must have a
parent or guardian present
at all times.
“Once the child hits 5,
they fall into the same category as our after-school program and it’s not necessary
to have the parent around,”
Heasley said.
Rock Star Dance Camp
for 7- to 10-year-olds is 1 to
4 p.m. and includes jazz and
hip-hop dance, singing and
karaoke, games and an endof-camp concert.
The two camps will be
offered in three sessions
— June 11, 12 and 13; July
9, 10 and 11; and Aug. 12, 13
and 14.
“The sessions are not really different from each other,”
Heasley said. “But people
can, and will, do all three.”
Cost is $50 for the first
session, and $45 for each additional session or child.
A Pre-Teen Dance Intensive for ages 8 to 13 is 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. July 15 to 18.
“This will definitely be focused on all-day dancing,”
Heasley said.
Campers will learn jazz,
hip-hop and current dance
crazes. There will also be
games and an end-of-camp
performance at the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.
session, and $55 for each additional session or child.
Aug. 2; and Aug. 6 to Aug. 16.
Each session will consist
of a 40-minute class Tuesdays through Friday mornings in the following skill
levels at the noted time:
Guppies (intro to water); 11 to 11:40 a.m. — for
ages 3 to 5; a parent or legal
guardian must be in the water with each child.
Tadpole (Level I); 10:15
to 10:55 a.m. — for ages 3
to 5, may be fearful of water; lots of games, songs and
water exploration; parents
may be asked to assist their
child.
Minnows (Level II); 9:30
to 10:10 a.m. — for ages 3 to
5, fearless, usually has had
one previous session; should
learn to save self.
Blowfish (Level III);
8:45 to 9:25 a.m. — for ages
4 to 6; can save self but little
or no stroke technique; introduce side breathing.
Dolphins (Level IV); 8 to
8:40 a.m. — for ages 7 and
up; needs detailed instructions; will learn to apply
correct breathing; learn all
five strokes and develop lap
swim; candidate for swim
team.
Students may be moved
from one level to another
to better meet their needs.
Repetition is the key to
learning. Safety skills will
be introduced and reaffirmed in each class.
registration, and $55 for
each aditional child or session. Space is limited, and
all classes are subject to
change.
Class fees are non-refundable. Classes cancelled due
to weather will be rescheduled whenever possible. After the class has started, no
refund, rescheduling of sessions or pro-rated fees will
be allowed.
Swimming lessons
Enrollment for Mama
Fishy Swim School is at City
Hall through June 8. After
that date, registration will
be at the city pool, where
classes will take place.
“It’s the same thing it’s
ever been,” Heasley said.
There will be four, twoweek sessions offered, Tuesday through Friday mornings — June 18 to June 28;
July 9 to July 19; July 23 to
Summer Camp
Weekly scheduled summer camps for students in
kindergarten through fifth
grade (ages 5 to 12) are
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday, June 10th
through Aug. 16 (except
July 4), at Bridgeport Elementary School.
Field trip destinations
include the American Airlines Center, Cosmic Jump,
Sea Life Aquarium and Fort
Worth Zoo.
The weekly fee is $75 per
child, and participants receive one free Bridgeport
Summer Camp T-shirt.
Discounts available for
those in financial need or
who have multiple children
in a family.
Swim team
Registration for the park
and rec’s swim team is open
to those who can complete
25 yards of front crawl and
25 yards of back crawl. Cost
is $80 for first registration
and $75 for each additional
child or session.
Team members will practice at the city pool 6:30 to
8 Tuesday nights from May
7 to June 4, before “normal”
Tuesday through Friday
morning practices begin
June 11. Practices are 45
minutes long between 8 and
9:30 a.m., as assigned by the
coach.
The team will compete in
four circuit meets before facing Metroplex swim teams
at regionals. The schedule is
as follows:
Saturday, June 14, at
Lewisville
Saturday, June 22, at
Granbury
Saturday, June 29,
Keller
Saturday and Sunday,
July 13 and 14, Keller (regionals)
Transportation is not provided.
Junior Guard
In this introduction to
lifeguarding, students 10 to
14 years old will learn basic skills such as stroke refinement, stamina building,
CPR, First Aid, spinal injury
management and basic wa-
PARADISE
RUNAWAY BAY
Council to reconsider
City Hall payoff
Council may name
new police chief
A typing error will force
the Paradise City Council to
revisit last month’s decision
to pay off the mortgage on
City Hall.
At its meeting in that very
building on Monday, the
council will look at corrected
reports and consider clearing the loan by cashing a
certificate — an investment
that is yielding very little
profit, City Secretary Teresa Moody said — instead
of paying the sum from the
city’s general fund as was
the original plan.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Water department items
to be discussed include an
update on the potential
sewer system and waterline extensions; purchasing
additional meters or establishing a system for testing
existing ones; and approving a bid for the cleaning of
the tower, as required by the
state.
The council will also hear
the audit report from Carl
Deaton and look at a replat
of land within the city’s ETJ.
Jamie Cook, president of
the Paradise Youth Recreation Association, will also
address the council about
the park lease agreement
between his association and
the city.
Runaway Bay may have a
police chief following a pair
of meetings next Tuesday.
The city council will
meet in a special session
at 9 that morning to interview candidates for the
job, which has been vacant
since Drew Paschall resigned in February 2012.
Runaway Bay Police Sgt.
Rex Richie has served in
the interim.
During
its
regularly
scheduled meeting at 7 that
evening, councilmembers
will break into executive
session before considering
an appointment to the position in open session.
Good things come in small packages.
Introducing Xino by Starkey.
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Even though they are small in size, Xino hearing aids are packed with
Starkey’s innovative technology, including advancements designed to:
Other agenda items for
consideration include purchasing pagers for the fire
department; bids on property seized for non-payment of taxes in Bridgeport
ISD; and the March meeting minutes and financials,
accounts payable, journal
and activity reports.
Both meetings are at
City Hall, 101 Runaway
Bay Dr., and are open to
the public.
ter rescues. Select members
will compete with other junior guard teams.
The group meets 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. Tuesday through
Friday, June 11 to 29, at the
city pool.
registration, and $75 for
each additional child or session.
This is not a lifeguard certification course.
Private pool parties
With the opening of summer activity registration
came pool party bookings.
“They are already selling
like hotcakes,” Heasley said.
“They are going fast. It is
not uncommon at all.”
Rates are as follows:
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1 to 50 people — $100;
51 to 100 — $150; 101 to 200
— $250.
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
1 to 50 — $200; 51 to 100 —
$300; 101 to 200 — $500.
Rates include use of the
pool and lifeguards.
Co-ed softball
The deadline to register
for the city’s co-ed softball
league is Friday, May 31.
The recreation league
games are Monday nights,
beginning June 10, and
players must be at least 16
years old.
Cost is $375 per team,
which for the recommended
10-person team translates
to $37.50 per person, or
$5.36 per person each of the
guaranteed seven games.
Corporate sponsorships are
welcome.
First and second place receive shirts.
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Vernon Allen Wingate, Jr.
Words cannot express the love we felt
from each of you. Thank you for being
there the week of the death, visitation,
dinner, funeral and graveside service of
Vernon Allen Wingate, Jr. He would have
been so proud of each one. Allen was a
caring person with lots of friends and
family. Thanks to our church, Balsora
Baptist Church, Bro. Glen Connell, and
his words of comfort. Thank you to our
Sisters-in-Christ who prepared dinner
for over 50. Thanks to Anna Jo Winn,
Inez Hartsel, Pat Stone, Roseta Seagraves,
Robbie Easton, Barbara Peal, Faye Rarick, Kathy Tinney, Regina Winn
and others who brought food and served dinner. Thank you to all the
other who brought food: Ann Moyer, Pat Sickles, Jackie Johnson, Pat
Stegall, Sue Lewis, Rose Grimes, Sharon Franklin, Marie West, Wanda
Brantley, Elaine Odell, Peggy Shepard, Kelly Ross, Amy Scheets, Cindy
Wolf, Mary Ann Phillips, Deborah Robinson, Anita Edwards, Bro. Connell, Sarah Jackson and others. Thank you to the Class of 1980 for the
flowers. Thank you to the Full Armor Biker Church of Alvord and church
family for everything you did for Allen in the last weeks of his life. Thank
you David and Nina Jackson and the Cossack Motocycle Club.
A special thank you to the North Texas Honor Guard and to Bobby
Harris, Jerry Harris, Roy Sweatman, Earnest Andreasen, Dan Meeks,
Patsy Laboard, Harold Stokes and Steve Sweatman. Allen loved being
in the Honor Guard.
Thanks to all who sent flowers: Richard and Jackie Shawn, the Ray Ross
family, Mike and Jenna McGill, Nay-Nay and Felix Moya, Mike and Edie
McDonald, Otis Westbrooks and the Wilson family, Nolan and Lisa
Rawle, Ladies Sunday School Class, Kelly and Joyce Huddleston, Balsora
Baptist Church, Gladys and Joyce Wilson, Mickye Lynn Sellers, Heath
Woodard, Karli Hudson, Dana Ford, Shannon Bean, Sheena Winters and
family, Darlene Bean. For all who said a kind word or shed a tear, thank
you. We all knew he was a "Rounder" but God loved him so and gave him
a chance to come home.
In Jesus Christ, we will see him someday.
Thank you,
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9A
DECATUR
Battered bluebonnets rise again
BY BRANDON EVANS
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Bluebonnets bloom among
worn, gray stones like splashes of tranquil blue sky amid a
coming storm.
Just over a year after a
landscaping team cleared
bluebonnets out of Oaklawn
Cemetery in Decatur, looking to end an almost 40-year
tradition, the state flower has
returned to the grassy spaces
between rows of headstones.
“We’re going to let them
bloom right now,” said Cemetery Board President Gene
Blagg.
Despite being mowed last
year before having the chance
to go to seed, the hardy annual flowers are returning.
“They’ll continue growing
for four to five years from old
seed,” Blagg said. “They are
just like grass burrs. They’ll
keep growing for years.”
Nature engineered bluebonnets so that only a small
percentage of the seed germinates in the first season. The
delayed germination ensures
survival of the plant during
prolonged drought or other
adverse conditions. Their adaptation is evidence the bluebonnet is native to Texas and
its sometimes punishing seasons.
The two predominant species of bluebonnets grow
naturally only in Texas. The
Native Americans told tales
about them. The early Spanish missionaries gathered
the seeds from the hills and
prairies and scattered them
around their missions.
“The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to
Ireland, the cherry blossom
to Japan, the lily to France,
the rose to England and the
tulip to Holland,” wrote historian Jack Maguire.
The lure and the lore of the
bluebonnet is what created
the tradition of the bluebonnets at Oaklawn Cemetery.
It started back in 1975 when
the groundskeeper at the time
decided to let the few flowers
growing among the graves go
to seed. Photographers began
visiting the cemetery to capture images of the flowers —
new life springing up among
tombstones.
“There were only a few
patches of them out there, but
we started allowing them to go
to seed every year,” said Joyce
Horton, secretary of the Decatur Cemetery Board. “It didn’t
take long before they started
spreading everywhere.”
Horton’s husband, Louis,
became the groundskeeper at
the cemetery in 1975, the year
they first allowed the bluebonnets to go to seed. A tradition blossomed from those
first seeds.
“People bring their kids out
here to get photographs,” Horton said. “I know people that
drive from as far as Stephenville every year to see them
just because they love the
bluebonnets.
“They (have) a special
charm to see them through
the iron fencing and among
the stonework and the headstones. (It’s) different from
seeing them out in a field.”
But as the years added up,
there has been a growing divide on letting the bluebonnets remain.
The nine-member Decatur
Cemetery Board voted unanimously in early 2012 to remove the bluebonnets before
they had a chance to go to
seed.
“We’d get all kinds of com-
plaints,” Blagg said. “Some
people didn’t want them
growing on their plot. It’s too
much work to keep up the
cemetery and keep it mowed
and edged.”
Blagg said the problem
starts not when the bluebonnets are flowering, but in the
weeks and months that follow. After the bluebonnets
bloom, it takes another six to
eight weeks for the tiny seeds,
growing in pods on the stalk,
to mature and open. If you cut
them down before that, they
can’t leave seeds for future
generations.
To make sure the bluebonnets go to seed, they can’t be
mowed until early June — no
problem for a highway department but a definite pain
for those trying to maintain
a busy cemetery. The complaints occurred because
during this time, weeds and
grasses grow high between
the fading bluebonnet stalks,
giving the place an unkempt
look.
Blagg has served on the
cemetery board for about 25
years, and he’s heard complaints about them throughout his tenure.
“I’ve been hearing arguments for 20 years about mowing or not mowing them,” he
said. “Although I understand
a lot of people like them, I’ve
heard even more complaints
about them over the years.
I’ve been stuck in the middle
of this.
“I think they all need to be
out to keep the cemetery up,
but that’s not the way it goes.”
Last summer the board considered putting up “no mow”
signs on plots owned by people
who wanted the bluebonnets
to grow. But they concluded
it would just complicate mat-
ters even more and never approved the measure.
After the bluebonnets were
mowed, a public outcry led
the board to relent, and some
members of the community
spread bluebonnet and other
wildflower seeds across an unplotted 12 acres on the eastern end of the cemetery.
Oaklawn Cemetery is the
largest cemetery in Wise
County, covering about 40
acres with more than 4,800
headstones. Its history is rooted in lore much like the bluebonnets that cover the graves
in spring.
The historical marker at
the cemetery reads that it was
established in 1867, with Eli
Lindley the first person buried here. However, evidence
has since surfaced that the
first burial occurred in 1855.
Mrs. Bat Millhollon, sister of
Lindley, was buried there after allegedly being poisoned
by two of her slaves.
Wise County Messenger articles from the 1930s and 1940
supported that, but the grave
of Millhollon lies unmarked
somewhere in the eastern side
of the cemetery.
The cemetery board will act
on another possibly unpopular move in the near future.
“Another thing we have a
problem with out at the cemetery is that grave sites are
only supposed to have one floral arrangement each,” Blagg
said. “We’ve been discussing
this, and we’ve sent letters
out.”
The one-floral-arrangement
rule, which also applies to
other items, is sure to stir up
more controversy.
“At some point in time we
are going to have to remove
all the knickknacks from out
there,” Blagg added.
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10A
ALVORD • BOYD •PARADISE
Panthers leads local schools in District 9-2A academics
Alvord, Boyd and Paradise high schools combined
to win almost 40 top-six
finishes in UIL academic
events at the District 9-2A
meet March 28.
The teams had 37 top-six
finishes in 19 events, leading Paradise to place third
overall with 302 points. Alvord came in fifth with 94
points, and Boyd was sixth
with 61 points. Brock High
school won the meet with
410, and Ponder snagged
second with 330.
Alvord
swept
spelling and vocabulary with
the top three individuals,
which gave the team a regional bid. Mira Patel won
first, Jannett Garcia placed
second, and Cody Peterson
was third. Michaela Causey placed fourth.
Paradise
landed
top
awards and regional bids
in journalism events including Katy Skogberg,
first in editorial writing
and third in news writing, Jarrett Roper, third in
feature writing, and Jacob
Owens, first in headline
writing.
The Panthers also went
one-two in informative
speaking for another pair
of regional spots, with Sierra Brandon winning the
gold and Amy Walton close
behind in second.
Julianna Smith of Paradise won the ready writing
competition, and Jordan
Carter won number sense.
The duo will go to regionals along with fellow Panthers Cimmiaron Alvarez
in persuasive speaking
(third); Kylie Davis in social studies (second); Hannah Eisen in current issues (second); and Blake
Bryant in computer applications (third) and computer science (third).
Alvord claimed the team
championship in current
events and will advance to
regionals with the following members: Caleb Wood,
Austin Gaskins, Jonathan Musgrave and Heath
Walker.
The Region II-2A meet
is April 18–20 at Tarleton
State University in Stephenville.
District 9-2A meet
School, points
1. Brock, 410
2. Ponder, 330
3. Paradise, 302
4. Peaster, 232
5. Alvord, 94
6. Boyd, 61
7. Millsap, 46
Individual results
*denotes regional qualifier
Accounting — 4. Kandi Rose,
Alvord; 5. Marissa Schedcik, Alvord; 6. Blaine Hamilton, Alvord
Calculator Applications — 6.
Amy Walton, Paradise
Current Issues — 2. Hannah
Eisen, Paradise*; 4. Caleb
Wood, Alvord
Computer Applications — 3.
Blake Bryant, Paradise*; 4.
Stormi Lamb, Paradise
Computer Science — 3. Blake
Bryant, Paradise*, 6. Colby
Dial, Paradise
Editorial Writing — 1. Katy Skogberg, Paradise*; 5. Mikena
Mader, Alvord
Feature Writing — 3. Jarrett
Roper, Paradise*; 5. Taylor Rector, Paradise
Headline Writing — 1. Jacob Owens, Paradise*; 6. Zach Fletcher, Paradise
Informative Speaking — 1. Sierra Brandon, Paradise*; 2. Amy
Walton, Paradise*; 6. Jennifer
Welch, Paradise
Literary Criticism — 4. Abigail
Fagin, Boyd; 6. Tylre Burman,
Boyd
Number Sense — 1. Jordan Carter, Paradise*
News Writing — 3. Katy Skogberg, Paradise*
Persuasive Speaking — 3. Cimmiaron Alvarez, Paradise*, 6.
Damian Silvas, Paradise
Poetry Interpretation — 5. Darla Walterscheid, Paradise
Prose Interpretation — 4.
Christian McCormick, Paradise; 5. Heather Green, Boyd;
6. Kaelyn McCormick, Paradise
Ready Writing — 1. Julianna
Smith, Paradise*; 5. Seth Burkhalter, Alvord
Science — 5. Wesley Meadows, Paradise
Social Studies — 2. Kylie Davis, Paradise*, 6. Ariel Rogers,
Alvord
Spelling and Vocabulary — 1.
Mira Patel, Alvord*; 2. Jannett
Garcia, Alvord*; 3. Cody Peterson, Alvord*; 4. Michaela Causey, Alvord
SLIDELL
DECATUR
Greyhounds outrun
competition at UIL
academic meet
Student journalists place
in state contest
Slidell High School students landed 36 top-six
finishes in UIL academic
events to win the District
14-A competition by almost
300 points.
The Greyhounds took the
meet title with 451.33 points
with Newcastle High School
a distant second at 173.33
points. Twenty Slidell students will advance to the
regional meet April 19–20
at Abilene Christian University.
The computer science
team took first place and
will advance to regionals
with members placing first
through fourth individually.
Sarah Beaver led the team
in first, Gracjan Pietryka
took second, Shelby Vanover
placed third and Ashley
Mills won fourth.
Beaver also won the gold
in number sense with teammate Caitlyn Pruett winning second, guaranteeing
the team a first-place finish
and regional bid.
Four students placed in
accounting including Cole
Tivis in second (regional
qualifier); Ashley Mills,
fourth; Fernanda Martinez,
fifth; and Bailey Hankins,
sixth.
Isaac Davis and Tyler
Maynard went one-two in
news writing and will advance to regionals, while
Pruett snagged a regional
bid with a third-place finish
in headline writing. Caitlin
Ward will also advance to
regionals in a journalism
event winning third in editorial writing.
The Greyhounds also fared
well in the speaking events
with Jessy Goode winning
informative speaking, and
Jarrett Tinsman placing
first in persuasive speaking.
They’ll be joined at regionals by teammates Marisol
Millan, third in informative
speaking, and Jessie Bowen,
second in persuasive.
Four students will advance in poetry and prose
interpretation,
including
Norberto Martinez and
Goode, who placed first and
third, respectively, in poetry
interpretation, and Marisol Millan and John Ross
who took first and second in
prose interpretation.
Ross is also advancing in
spelling and vocabulary. He
placed third.
Verdugo took third in
calculator applications for
another regional spot, and
Tinsman placed third to
advance in current issues.
Morgan Barnes will advance in computer applications. She placed second.
And Pruett will advance
in literary criticism after
winning a silver medal.
District 14-A meet
School, points
1. Slidell, 451.33
2. Newcastle, 173.33
3. Midway (Henrietta),
127
3. Graford, 127
5. Saint Jo, 113
6. Throckmorton, 97
7. Gold-Burg, 81
8. Forestburg, 76
9. Woodson, 70.33
10. Bryson, 70
11. Prairie Valley, 29
12. Paint Creek, 24
13. Bellevue, 14
Individual results
*denotes regional qualifier
Accounting — 2. Cole Tivis*, 4.
Ashley Mills, 5. Fernanda Martinez, 6. Bailey Hankins
Calculator Applications — 3. Nicol Verdugo*
Current Issues — 3. Jarrett Tinsman*
Computer Applications — 2.
Morgan Barnes*
Computer Science — 1. Sarah
Beaver*, 2. Gracjan Pietryka*,
3. Shelby Vanover*, 4. Ashley
Mills
Editorial Writing — 3. Caitlin
Ward*, 5. Kayleigh Miller, 6. Kylie Franklin
Feature Writing — 5. Kayleigh
Miller
Headline Writing — 3. Caitlin
Pruett*, 6. Kayleigh Miller
Informative Speaking — 1. Jessy
Goode*, 3. Marisol Millan*, 4.
Dustin Davis
Literary Criticism — 2. Caitlin
Pruett*, 6. River Koon
Number Sense — 1. Sarah Beaver*, 2. Caitlin Pruett*
News Writing — 1. Isaac Davis*, 2. Tyler Maynard*
Persuasive Speaking — 1. Jarrett Tinsman*, 2. Jessie Bowen*
Poetry Interpretation — 1.
Norberto Martinez*, 3. Jessy
Goode*, 5. Nicole Grant
Prose Interpretation — 1. Marisol Millan*, 2. John Ross*, 4.
Madison Downs
Science — 4. Shelby Vanover
Spelling and Vocabulary — 3.
John Ross*
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Five Decatur High School journalists garnered accolades through the
Press Women of Texas Edith Fox
King High School Journalism Competition.
Senior Paris Walther’s “Sign of
love” was named the first-place feature story. It is about a pair of students who learned sign language to
interpret church service for and communicate with a deaf classmate.
Cristin Morgan, editor of the DHS
print newspaper, tied with journalists from Rockwall and Waco for
second-place honors in the same
category. Her story, “Another step in
life,” featured a campus secretary’s
bout with breast cancer. Morgan
also earned a silver finish in column
writing with opinion pieces on her
mother, a friend lost in a motorcycle
accident and a look ahead at 2013.
Staff writer Jackie Trujillo won the
category with her columns on resolutions, quitting band and her dog’s
passing.
Madeline Peña, editor of online
newspaper, and staff writer Macky
Dailey received honorable mentions
for their sports stories on a senior
football player’s comeback from a
brutal knee injury and a group of
students’ involvement in a county
hockey league, respectively.
Student reporters from Allen, Cypress, Houston and College Station
earned the top placings in the category.
Walther’s feature and Trujillo’s columns will advance to national competition in the National Federation
of Press Women contest.
All of the students’ winning entries
may be viewed online at www.decaturjournal.com.
DECATUR
DISD clinches academic championship
A top finish at the district academic meet and
an area-qualifying OneAct Play performance
propelled Decatur High
School to the UIL District
9-3A Academic Champion
title.
Bridgeport
finished
third with 370 points.
The award also includes
points earned from district
cross-examination debate
in January.
At the academic meet
March 20, Decatur earned
354.33 points and had 16
regional qualifiers.
Bridgeport High finished second with 349
points and will take 15
District 9-3A
Overall Standings
school, points
1. Decatur, 388.33
2. Gainesville, 377
3. Bridgeport, 370
4. Sanger, 188.33
5. Krum, 156.33
students to regionals.
DHS’s rendition of “A
Company of Wayward
Saints” was to compete
in area OAP today after
a qualifying finish at district March 28 in Krum.
At that contest, Graham
McCain, Benji Walker and
Kelsey Smith were named
to the All-Star Cast, and
Alex Carroll, Paige Dickinson, Britini Gillespie,
Mark Harle and Erin Patterson were recognized as
Best Overall Tech Crew.
Josh Santos made Honorable Mention All-Star
Cast.
Bridgeport’s OAP finished third at district.
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CELEBRATIONS
Marriage vows to be exchanged Nov. 23, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Allan Chester
bride formerly Holly Grace Dinsmoor
11A
Jimmie and Mary Harris
50th wedding anniversary April 12, 2013
Vows exchanged March 29, 2013
MARY AND JIMMIE HARRIS
HOLLY AND CLINTON CHESTER
CARLA LEE AND JAMES JOHNSON
Carla Jeanne Lee of Fort
Worth, daughter of Louise
Lee and the late Eugene
Lee of Decatur, will marry
f James Andrew Johnson of
Keller, son of Colleen and
Richard Johnson of Huntington Beach, Calif., Nov.
23, 2013, at the Fort Worth
Stockyards.
The bride-elect graduated
from Decatur High School
in 1985 and earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Texas Wesley-
an University in 1989. She
works for the University of
North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth.
The prospective groom
graduated from Oceanview
High School in 1988 and
earned a bachelor’s degree
in sociology from California
State University, Fullerton
in 1989. He works for the
Tarrant County Criminal
Supervision and Corrections Department.
Holly Grace Dinsmoor
and Clinton Allan Chester,
both of Azle, were married
in a double-ring ceremony
March 29, 2013, at The Little White Wedding Chapel
in Las Vegas.
The couple entered their
1950 Pontiac Silver Streak
in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Car Show.
They were married dressed
in Rockabilly-style clothing,
and they performed their
wedding vows inside their
classic car.
The bride is the daughter
of Terry and Vicky Dinsmoor of Rainier, Wash.
The groom is the son of
John and Desiree Francis of
Decatur and Steve Chester
of Hesperia, Calif.
Matron of honor was Dena
Chester.
Best man was Steve Chester, the groom’s father.
The bride earned a bachelor’s in business administration from St. Martin’s
University in 2011. She is
a merchandiser for Empire
Foods.
The groom graduated
from Decatur High School
in 2003 and Tulsa Welding
School in 2004. He works for
A&S Metal.
Jimmie and Mary Harris
of Boyd celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary April 12,
2013.
Jimmie Harris married the
former Mary Payne April 12,
1963, at Northside Assembly
of God Church in Fort Worth.
The couple met when the
groom was moving in across
the street from the bride on
South Adams Street in Fort
Worth and he went to retrieve
the golf clubs his mother mistakenly left at her house.
After marriage, the couple
moved to Little Rock, Ark.,
while Jim served in the Air
Force. They soon returned to
the Fort Worth area and eventually moved south of Boyd
to raise their sons — Darrell
Harris of Boyd, Randy Harris of Springtown and Mark
Harris of Rancho Cucamonga,
Calif.
After raising the boys, they
fostered three girls — Naomi
of Mississippi, Nina of Azle and
Nikki of Montana. The couple
now enjoys spending time with
their two grandchildren — Tiffani Harris of San Antonio and
Brooke Harris of Springtown.
The couple also has one greatgrandchild.
Jimmie graduated from
Texas Wesleyan College and
worked as chemist and general manager for Fort Worth
Grain Exchange Inspection
Service. He enjoys playing
golf, fishing, working around
the house and building remote control helicopters.
Mary graduated from St.
Joseph’s Hospital School of
Nursing, and although she’s
officially retired from All
Saint’s Episcopal Hospital,
she continues to serve patients part-time providing
in-home nursing care. She’s
played piano accordion and
piano at several churches in
the greater Fort Worth area,
and she enjoys reading and
traveling.
Grandparents are Antonio
and Aurelia Vargas of Palmas
Altas, Jerez, Zacatecas and
Javier De La Cruz and Luz
Rodriguez of Sarabia Jerez,
Zacatecas.
BIRTHS
Lily Marie Hood
April 1, 2013
Archie and Misty Hood of
Paris announce the birth of
a daughter, Lily Marie, on
April 1, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She
weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces
and was 20 inches long.
She has one sister, Ellie
Marie, 7.
Grandparents are Johnny
W. Hale of Bowie, Larry and
Patricia Henson of Boyd
and Archie and Janet Hood
of Call.
Emily Lynn Case
April 2, 2013
Clint and Rachel Case of
Alvord announce the birth
of a daughter, Emily Lynn,
on April 2, 2013, at Wise
Regional Health System
in Decatur. She weighed 8
pounds, 8 ounces and was
18 1/2 inches long.
She has one brother, William, 3.
Grandparents are Randy
Holmes of Ponder, Rick and
Becky Case of Bowie and
Logan Wilson of Greenwood.
Great-grandparents are
Elaine and LeeRoy Case of
Bowie.
Xayden Zachia Lashley
April 2, 2013
Astra Celeste Lashley
and Calvin Leon Baker
of Paradise announce the
birth of a son, Xayden Zachia Lashley, on April 2, 2013,
at North Texas Medical
Center in Gainesville. He
weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce
and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Anna
Whitetto and Adam Padron,
both of Paradise, and Beverly Baker of Sanger.
Great-grandparent
is
Sharon Whitetto of Gainesville.
Brooklyn Michelle
McClain
April 3, 2013
Mistie and Shawn McClain of Rhome announce
the birth of a daughter,
Brooklyn Michelle McClain,
on April 3, 2013, at Wise
Regional Health System
in Decatur. She weighed 6
19 inches long.
She has one sister, Kaylie
McClain.
Grandparents are Eric
and Shelley Smith, Robert
McClain and Jane Huddleston.
Jayci Renn Rackley
April 3, 2013
Joe and Crystal Rackley of Alvord announce the
birth of a daughter, Jayci
Renn, on April 3, 2013,
at Wise Regional Health
System in Decatur. She
She has two sisters: Lilly,
5, and Kynlee, 3.
Grandparents are Marvin and Connie Crutcher of
Wellman and Joe and Gloria Rackley of Idalou.
Loyd and Suzi Daughrity.
Ainzley Truth Tuma
April 3, 2013
James and Blanca Tuma
of Decatur announce the
birth of a daughter, Ainzley Truth, on April 3, 2013,
at Wise Regional Health
System in Decatur. She
Grandparents are Tina
Colman of Bridgeport and
Jim Tuma of Tipton, Okla.
Nita Needham of Brigeport
and Gale and Jim Tuma of
Dallas.
Trevor Grayson
Whitson
April 4, 2013
Jamie Whitson of Chico
announces the birth of a
son, Trevor Grayson, on
April 4, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in
Decatur. He weighed 5
17 1/2 inches long.
He has one sister, Laci
Whitson, 5.
Grandparent is Kenneth
Whitson.
Jean and Gerald Greer and
Joe and Cheryl Clark.
Heston Ray Sides
April 5, 2013
Toby and Mary Sides of
Chico announce the birth of
a son, Heston Ray, on April
5, 2013, at North Texas
Medical Center in Gainesville. He weighed 5 pounds,
9 ounces and was 19 inches
long.
Grandparents are Buddy
and Linda Callaway of Paradise and Jackie and Cathy
Sides of Chico.
Elaine and Buel Eursery and Marilyn and Ray
Biegler.
Janney Vargas
April 5, 2013
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Wednesday’s Dazzle Me Pink event
raised a record amount of money
— $62,103 — for Mary’s Gift and
Wise Women’s Health Services to
help provide free mammograms
to underserved women in Wise
County. Pictured are (from left)
Bill Brimmer, Mickey McMaster,
Kim Lawson, WFAA meteorologist
Colleen Coyle, Mike McQuiston,
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ALVORD
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In a brief meeting Monday evening, the Alvord ISD
trustees unanimously approved issuing $1.8 million in
tax maintenance notes at an
interest rate of 2.7 percent.
The notes will be sold on
April 30. The parking lots and
driveways, which will cost an
estimated $950,000, are due
to be installed over the summer while school is out.
The money will also pay for
two school buses, upgrades to
campus security and a list of
items approved by the board.
“Obviously the paving is
the purpose for the bulk of
the maintenance tax notes,”
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the high school gym — these
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The money will all come in
at once and will be invested,
earning a little interest before it is expended on the
projects and purchases. A
little more than $130,000 will
go to reimburse the district’s
reserve funds for purchases
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Sanger, was hired to draw up
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The debt, which does not
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SPORTS
SECTION B
TRACK
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BY THAT MUCH — Macen Stripling narrowly edged Natalie Neighbors in the 100 hurdles at the District 9-3A meet in Sanger Thursday. The Lady Eagles held on for a district title.
Lady Eagles pull away,
win district title
BY CLAY CORBETT
[email protected]
After a back and forth battle
with Sanger, the Decatur Lady
Eagles prevailed in the end to
claim the District 9-3A title
Thursday at Sanger.
Decatur came away with 213
points to edge the Lady Indians
who finished with 194.6. Bridgeport took fifth with 33.
“We knew it was going to be a
tough battle with Sanger,” Decatur coach David Park said. “It
was like a heavyweight fight all
night. Our girls just took it to another level and some turned in
their personal best.”
Natalie Neighbors broke her
own record in the 300 hurdles
with a 46.29. It was the best time
she had ran since regionals last
season.
Macen Stripling was able to
edge Neighbors in the 110 hur-
dles. She has continued to knock
off time in the event.
“We found a little glitch in getting on top of her center of gravity,” Park said. “Since then her
speed and confidence has improved.”
Brianna Compton turned in
another great performance as
she continues to shine in her
senior campaign. She came in
second in the high point individual award coming away with five
medals.
Haley Dennard ran away with
the 800 meter with a time of 2:24.
“She [Dennard] didn’t run last
year and came out after basketball this year and has done really
well,” Park said. “She continues
to just knock off time.”
With such a strong finish, the
Lady Eagles may be coming into
form at the right time.
“I hope so. That’s what you try
to do is run good late in the year,”
Park said. “Everyone put up a big
effort to get the win. We battled
and got the job done.”
The top four finishers in each
event advance to the area meet
next Thursday in Argyle.
Team Standings (Girls)
1. Decatur.......................... 213
2. Sanger ........................ 194.6
3. Krum ............................ 92.3
4. Gainesville ...................... 68
5. Bridgeport ....................... 33
Long Jump: 1. Brianna Compton, Decatur, 17-4.5; 5. Bailey Thompson,
Bridgeport, 15-9.5; 6. Yanira Rivas,
Decatur, 15-8.
Triple Jump: 1. Briana Compton, Decatur, 36-6.5; 5. Rylee Howerton, Decatur, 28-8.
High Jump: 2. Bailey Berry, Decatur,
5-0; 3. Macen Stripling, Decatur,
4-10; 4. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur,
4-8.
GREAT
PERFORMANCE
— Brianna
Compton
garnered
five medals
Thursday at the
district meet.
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GOLF
Back
to back
Sissies retain district title
BY CLAY CORBETT
[email protected]
OFF TO REGIONALS — Lexi Read, Haley Shinn, Remi Swennson and Tiffany Hawkins will represent Bridgeport at the Region II Tournament
Monday and Tuesday at Tanglewood Golf Course.
Through cool and blustery conditions
earlier this week, the Bridgeport Sissies
prevailed for the second straight year,
bringing home the District 9-3A crown.
Bridgeport shot a two-day total 860 to
edge second-place Krum.
With the win the Sissies advance to the
Region II Tournament Monday and Tuesday, right back at Tanglewood Golf Course
near Pottsboro.
Led by freshman Lexi Read and senior
Tiffany Hawkins, along with Remi Swenson and Haley Shinn, Bridgeport was able
to get the job done.
“We had gusty winds, and the greens
were like putting on glass,” said senior Tiffany Hawkins. “We did OK considering. It
was just a mental thing for me to adapt to
it.”
She fired a 104 on the first day and a 98
on day two.
Hawkins has made regionals all four
years with Bridgeport and was a state alternate a year ago.
See Back on page 3B
2B
Dominating district
FIRST PLACE — Haley Dennard runs to the top spot in the
800 meters.
OFF AND RUNNING — Gabe Huerta takes off in the sprint relay Thursday at the District 9-3A track meet.
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NICE TOSS — Chase Graham let go of the discus at the
District 9-2A Track Meet Thursday at Boyd.
OVER THE BAR — Freshman Linsey Chancellor leaps to a
fifth place finish in the high jump.
FLYING HIGH — Paradise’s Ashley Sparks takes off in the
long jump Thursday.
ONE, TWO
— Lacey
Watkins
(right)
narrowly
defeats
Lauren Hart
in the 100
hurdles
Thursday.
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3B
TRACK
Eagles slip
to Sanger
The Sanger Indians held
off the Decatur Eagles
Thursday to claim the District 9-3A championship
Thursday.
Sanger put up 202 points
for first place, while Decatur accumulated 161.
Bridgeport finished fifth
with 76.
The top four finishers in
each event advance to the
area meet Thursday at Argyle.
Team Results (Boys)
1. Sanger....................202
2. Decatur ..................161
3. Gainesville .............. 92
4. Krum....................... 78
5. Bridgeport ...............76
Long Jump: 2. Jessie Smith,
Bridgeport, 20-10; 4. Chase Collins, Bridgeport, 20-5; 5. Jacob
Kevetter, Decatur, 20-0.
Triple Jump: 1. Mason Clinesmith, Decatur, 42-2.5; 2. Jessie Smith, Bridgepor t, 41-6.5;
3. Tyler Raby, Bridgepor t, 40-
2; 5. Tyler Wier, Decatur, 392.5.
High Jump: 6. Devon Willis, Decatur, 5-8.
Pole Vault: 1. Kevin Haferland,
Decatur, 13-0; 3. Chad Layton,
Decatur, 11-6; 5. Colton Teter,
Decatur, 9-6.
Shot: 4. Shayler Carlton, Decatur, 41-8; 6. Dakota Williams,
Decatur, 38-11.
3200: 2. Taylor Clayton, Decatur, 9:59; 7. Austin Poole, Decatur, 11:17.
4x100: 4. Bridgepor t, 44.08.
800: 1. Brandon Rivera, Decatur, 1:58; 2. Michael Smyers,
Decatur, 2:03; 3. Daniel Smyers, Decatur, 2:04; 4. Brian
Hutchinson, Bridgepor t, 2:07.
110 hurdles: 2. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 15.35; 5. Tyler
Raby, Bridgepor t, 18.03; 6.
Ben Blattner, Decatur, 18.37;
7. Brandon Boswell, Decatur,
18.54.
100: 3. Gunner Parker, Decatur, 11.23; 4. Jesus Soto,
Bridgepor t, 11.26.
4x200: 2. Decatur, 1:31.71; 3.
ANCHOR LEG — Grayson Muehlstein puts the finishing touch on a second place finish in the 4x200 Thursday.
Bridgepor t, 1:31.82.
400: 1. Michael Smyers, Decatur, 50.73; 2. Brandon Rivera,
Decatur, 52.40.
300 hurdles: 2. Jacob Kevetter,
Decatur, 41.98; 3. Tyler Raby,
Bridgepor t, 43.74; 5. Jordan
Polk, Bridgepor t, 44.16; 6.
Aaron Shetter, Decatur, 45.89.
200: 6. Devon Willis, Decatur,
23.73.
1600: 2. Taylor Clayton, De-
catur, 4:30; 4. Daniel Smyers,
Decatur, 4:40.
4x400: 1. Decatur, 3:24; 3.
Bridgepor t, 3:29.
GOLF
Dragons head
to regionals
The Chico Dragons are
heading to the regional tournament after a two-day total
of 761 was good enough for
second place. They finished
behind first-place Goldthwaite who had a 705.
They will compete at the
regional tournament at
Shady Oaks Golf Club in
Baird, April 15-16.
Chico only had four players, but was still able to hold
off third place DeLeon who
had a 765.
“I’m proud of how the kids
handled the pressure of the
competition,” Chico coach
Lane Wilson said. “We had
the disadvantage of only
having a four-man team, but
was still able to get it done.”
Teams with five players
have the luxury of dropping
the highest score.
Hunter York led the way
with a third-place finish,
shooting an 87 on day one
and an 83 in the final round.
Dalton Tullos took eighth
with a two-day total of 185.
Tyler Melton fired a 190
and Tyler Sparks penciled
a 216.
Back: Ready for
regionals
Continued from page 1B
“Tiffany really has made
great improvements this
year,” Bridgeport coach Alan
Green said. “Our team winning district again her senior year is great for her.”
Along with a freshman
she helped lead the Sissies
back to regionals. Lexi Read
won the overall girls title,
and along with Decatur’s
Drew Jones, the two Wise
County freshmen were the
top overall medalists at the
District 9-3A Tournament.
“I was real excited,” Read
said about the victory. “It felt
pretty good to know I was a
freshman and won.”
Read got off to a great
start with an 87 on day one
but struggled with a 97 in
the final round.
Green says all the freshman’s hard work is paying off.
“Lexi’s success isn’t going
to be by accident,” he said.
“She has a really good plan
about working. She practices until she has to leave,
and that carries over to her
success.”
Back at regionals again
gives the Sissies a chance to
set state in their sights. Getting to return to the same
course should be a big advantage in helping them
get there.
“We are going to have a
big advantage,” Hawkins
said. “Other players don’t
know the greens and how
fast they are. So it should
be a huge edge.”
Swennson must be able
finish the regional tournament for the team to have a
chance. She had to quit after the first round last year
after rupturing the ligaments in all five of her toes.
Swenson promises that
it won’t happen again. She
had a huge second day at
district, shaving 17 strokes
off her score from the first
round.
“I’m thankful to be with
the girls I’m with on this
team,” Swenson said. “We
wouldn’t be where we are
today without Tiffany and
Lexi.
“Hopefully we can make
it to state for Tiffany’s senior year.”
Green feels his team’s
scores were a little high at
district, but going back to
the same place along with
stiffer competition should
help next week.
“If we can reset this week
then we’ll be all right,” he
said. “We’ll be going against
better competition and
that will help, too. Hopefully that will bring out the
best in them.”
SUBMITTED
SECOND PLACE — The Chico Dragons finished second at their district golf tournament qualifying them for regionals next
week.
Lady Eagles: Take title
Continued from page 1B
Pole Vault: 1. Darci Billmire,
Decatur, 7-6; 2. Jessica Kyle,
Decatur, 7-6.
Discus: 4. Lily Doubrava, Decatur, 92-8.
Shot: 4. Darci Billmire, Decatur, 31-0.
3200: 6. Georgina Palomo, Decatur, 12:58; 7. Paola Palomo,
Decatur, 13:00.
4x100: 2. Decatur, 50.24; 5.
Bridgepor t, 54.48.
800: 1. Haley Dennard, Decatur, 2:24; 3. Jessica Kyle, Decatur, 2:27.
100 hurdles: 1. Macen Stripling, Decatur, 16.12; 2. Nicole
Neighbors, Decatur, 16.24; 5.
Katy Hicks, Bridgepor t, 18.74.
100: 2. Yanira Rivas; Decatur,
13.37; 3. Bailey Thompson,
Bridgepor t, 13.49.
4x200: 2. Decatur, 1:49; 5.
Bridgepor t, 1:57.
400: 3. Bailey Berr y, Decatur,
1:03.51; 4. Haley Dennard,
Decatur, 1:03.84; 6. Sabrina
Garza, Bridgepor t, 1:04.99.
300 hurdles: 1. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 46.29; 3. Macen Stripling, Decatur, 50.01;
4. Keauna Smith, Decatur,
52.87; 5. Katy Hicks, Bridgepor t, 53.95.
200: Briana Compton, Decatur, 25.75; 3. Brooklyn Bedford, Decatur, 27.33; 6. Bailey
Thompson, Bridgepor t, 27.90.
1600: 4. Jessica Kyle, Decatur,
5:40; 6. Georgina Palomo, Decatur, 5:46.
4x400: 1. Decatur, 4:09; 3.
Bridgepor t, 4:26
VAULTING TO THE TOP — Decatur’s Darci Billmire clears the bar on her way to a first-place
finish in the pole vault.
4B
TRACK
Lady Bulldogs capture sixth consecutive title
The Alvord Lady Bulldogs
rolled to their sixth straight
district title Thursday at the
District 9-A meet. Alvord
totaled 191 points slipping
past second place Paradise
with 163.
The Boyd Lady Jackets
took third with 61.
The Paradise Panthers
captured the boys title with
169 points. Boyd placed second with 121 and Alvord
was sixth with 54.
area meet Wednesday at
Godley.
Girls Results
Long Jump: 1. Brianna Ponder,
Alvord, 16-5.5; 3. Mikaela Beck,
Paradise, 16-3; 4. Bailey Sides,
Paradise, 16-1.5; 5. Bailee Luttrell, Boyd, 16-1; 6. Lacey Watkins, Alvord, 15-10.
Triple Jump: 2. Marissa Schedcik,
Alvord, 32-10.5; 3. Parker Tate,
Boyd, 32-10; 5. Emily Edge, Alvord, 31-11.5; 6. Taylor Richards,
Paradise, 31-4.
High Jump: 1. Brianna Ponder,
Alvord, 4-10; 2. Allison Rutledge,
Paradise, 4-8; 4. Amber French,
Paradise, 4-8; 5. Linsey Chancelor,
Boyd, 4-8; 6. Taylor Reagan, Paradise, 4-8.
Pole Vault: 1. Haley Rector, Paradise, 8-6; 2. Carlen Smith, Boyd,
8-0; 3. Mackinlie, Paradise, 6-6.
Discus: 1. Deanna Walterscheid,
Paradise, 93-4; 2. Kandi Rose,
Alvord, 88-9; 4. Angie Tipton,
Paradise, 84-4; 5. Mollie Looper,
Alvord, 81-4.
Shot: 2. Hope Dennie, Paradise,
32-0; 4. Bailee Miller, Paradise,
28-11; 5. Macy Pritchett, Alvord,
28-3; 6. Blaine Hamilton, Alvord,
27-9.
3200: 1. Emily Corbin, Paradise,
13:05; 2. Jessica Colbert, Boyd,
13:08; 3. Clara Breashears, Alvord, 13:15; 4. Emily Brinson, Paradise, 13:16; 6. Courtney Sanders, Boyd, 13:49.
4x100: 1. Paradise, 51:31; 2. Alvord, 51.32; 4. Boyd, 53.53.
800: 2. Savannah Williams, Alvord, 2:27; 3. Ariel Rogers, Alvord,
2:31.
100 hurdles: 1. Lacey Watkins,
Alvord, 16.71; 2. Lauren Hart, Alvord, 16.84; 4. Kendall McCaslin,
Paradise, 18.16; 5. Alissa Gordon,
Boyd, 18.38; 2. Stormi Lamb, Paradise, 18.48.
100: 1. Mikaela Beck, Paradise,
13.19.
4x200: 1. Alvord, 1:49; 2. Paradise, 1:50; 4. Boyd, 1:54.
400: 1. Jessica Burch; Boyd, 1:00;
3. Jessica Gillespie, Alvord, 1:02;
4. Savannah Williams, Alvord,
1:03; 5. Bailey Sides, Paradise,
1:06; 6. Jade Moore, Boyd, 1:07.
300 hurdles: 1. Lacey Watkins,
Alvord, 46.97; 2. Lauren Hart, Alvord, 49.73; 3. Kendall McCaslin,
Paradise, 51.53; 4. Alissa Gordon,
Boyd, 52.36; 5. Savannah Smith,
Paradise, 53.60.
200: 1. Jessica Gillespie, Alvord,
26.91; 5. Brianna Ponder, Alvord,
27.87; 6. Jessica Burch, Boyd,
27.95.
1600: 2. Ariel Rogers, Alvord,
5:54; 3. Emily Corbin, Paradise,
5:56.29; 4. Clara Breashears,
Alvord, 5:56.66; 6. Brooklyn Mitchum, Alvord, 6:01.
4x400: 1. Alvord, 4:09; 2. Paradise, 4:19.
Boys Results
Long Jump: 1. Chris Hill, Paradise,
20-7; 2. Josh McDowell, Paradise,
20-4.
Triple Jump: 1. Josh McDowell,
Paradise, 41-9; 6. Dalton Stidham,
Boyd, 37-8.
High Jump: 1. Joe Randall, Alvord,
5-6; 4. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 5-4.
Pole Vault: 1. Cody Torres, Paradise, 11-6; 2. Zildjian Brooks,
Paradise, 11-6; 3. Dalton Stidham,
Boyd, 11-0; 4. Alejandro Lopez,
Paradise, 10-6.
Discus: 1. Laramie Graham, Boyd,
151-0; 3. Zach Woodruff, Paradise, 116-10; 4. Blake Brown, Paradise, 107-3; 6. Colby Windham,
Alvord, 101-9.
Shot Put: 2. Taylor Edwards, Paradise, 41-5; 5. Colby Windham,
35-11; 6. Laramie Graham, Boyd,
35-6.
3200: 3. Aaron Hammett, Boyd,
11:21; 5. Landry Norwood, Paradise, 11:36; 6. Nathan Martinez,
LETTING GO — Alvord’s Macy Pritchett captured fifth place
in the shot put at the District 9-2A meet.
SPORTS BRIEFS
TRACK
Lady Dragons return
as district champs
The Chico Lady Dragons
brought home the district
championship
Thursday.
Chico put up 176 points edging second place Santo with
146.
The Dragons captured
second with 146, finishing
behind Santo with 200.
Chico will send 30 athletes
to the area meet Wednesday
at Meridian.
area meet.
Girls
Long Jump: 4. Corey Tate, 31-3;
6. Alli York, 29-0.
Triple Jump: 2. Charlye Biggerstaff, 31-3; 6. Alli York, 29-0.
High Jump: 1. Breann Hall, 4-2;
2. Mattison Rhoades, 4-0; 5. Corey Tate, 3-10.
Pole Vault: 1. Mattison Rhoades,
6-6; 2. Breann Hall, 6-0; 3. Anna
Rodriguez, 6-0.
Discus: 5. Cheyenne Hale, 61-1;
6. Heidi Spann, 55-8.
Shot: 4. Cheyenne Hale, 24-9;
5. Alondra Garcia, 24-3; 6. Heidi
Spann, 24-3.
3200: 3. Stacee Brown, 16:15.
4x100: Chico, 54.84.
800: 4. Anna Rodriguez, 2:56;
5. Heidi Spann, 3:16; 6. Misten
Kittrell, 3:28.
100 hurdles: 2. Alli York, 18:53;
3. Mattison Rhoades, 18.93.
100: 3. Charyle Biggerstaff,
13.89.
4x200: 2. Chico, 1:57.
400: 5. Anna Rodriguez, 1:14;
6. Jordan Vidal, 1:16.
300 hurdles: 1. Breann Hall,
59.34; 3. Alondra Garcia, 1:07;
4. Heidi Spann, 1:07.
200: 3. Corey Tate, 30.17; 4.
Alli Galindo, 30.47.
1600: Stacee Brown, 7:22.
4x400: 4. Chico, 5:05.
Boys Results
Long Jump: 2. Marshall Anderle,
17-10; 4. Jason McBee, 17-9.
Triple Jump: 2. Marshall Anderle, 38-2.
Pole Vault: 1. Darion Riggs, 8-6;
4. Derek Ward, 7-6; 6. Victor Deleon, 7-0.
Discus: 4. Tyler Melton, 96-1; 6.
Jimmy Schuetz, 93-5.
Shot: 6. Tyler Melton, 33-4.
4x100: 2. Chico, 45.65.
800: 3. Dustin Hardee, 2:23; 5.
Brady North, 2:28.
100 hurdles: 3. Hunter York,
15.79; 4. Tyler Byers, 16.08.
100: 1. Darion Riggs, 11.73.
4x200: 1. Chico, 1:36.
400: 5. Calen Johnson, 56.60.
300 hurdles: 4. Tyler Byers,
46.94; 6. Hunter York, 48.66.
200: 3. Matt Carter, 23.60; 4.
Jason McBee, 24.27.
1600: 6. Derek Ward, 5:53.
4x400: 2. Chico, 3:50.
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Eagles glide into district win
The Decatur Eagles picked
up their second straight district victory with a 1-0 victory over Krum Tuesday.
Decatur (9-15, 3-3) scored
one run in the top of the seventh to secure the win. Erik
Elder pitched seven innings
of shutout baseball, only allowing three hits.
Austin Givens, Cain Lowe
and Christian Carrillo came
up with the three hits for
the Eagles.
Decatur will travel
Burkburnett Saturday.
Boyd, 11:51.
4x100: 2. Paradise, 44.65; 3.
Boyd, 44.67; 4. Alvord, 45.97.
800: 2. James Noel, Boyd, 2:03;
5. J.D. Pearson, Paradise, 2:13;
6. Daniel Alexander, Paradise,
2:20.
110 hurdles: 1. Cody Carmichael,
Paradise, 15.72; 2. Dalton Stidham, Boyd, 15.84; 3. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 16.72; 4. Wesley Meadows, Paradise, 17.80; 5. Brett
Martin, Alvord, 17.97.
100: 1. Joe Randall, Alvord,
11.21; 3. Luke Gage, Paradise,
11.58; 5. Chris Hill, Paradise,
12:08.
4x200: 2. Boyd, 1:33; 3. Paradise, 1:34; 4. Alvord, 1:36.
400: 1. Robert Norvell, Paradise,
51.73; 4. Andrew Nichols, Alvord,
54.23; 5. Laramie Graham, Boyd,
54.68; 6. Josh Malone, Alvord,
56.47.
300 hurdles: 1. Dalton Stidham,
Boyd, 42.03; 2. Cody Carmichael,
Paradise, 42.54; 4. Wesley Meadows, Paradise, 45.87; 5. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 46.85; 6. Jake Bryans, Boyd, 47.95.
200: 1. Richard McDonald, Boyd,
23.59; 3. Chris Lowery, Paradise,
23.89; 4. Jaylon White, Alvord,
24.23; 5. Blake Bryant, Paradise,
24.44.
1600: 4. J.D. Pearson, Paradise,
4:59; 6. Aaron Hammett, Boyd,
5:03.
4x400: 2. Boyd, 3:33; 3. Paradise, 3:35; 5. Alvord, 3:47.
to
Bridgeport 5, Aubrey 1
Alex Samples took a nohitter into the seventh inning Tuesday against Aubrey before it got broke up
with a base hit to right field.
Bridgeport (20-4, 4-1) took
the 5-1 victory.
Samples was able to keep
the Chaparrals off balance
most of the night while
striking out four.
“Alex did a great job of getting his first pitch over for a
strike, putting hitters on the
defensive all night,” Bridgeport coach Ted Leps said.
Samples, Reese Read and
Dillon Waldrep had two hits
each.
The Bulls will host Sanger
Tuesday.
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Beautiful 3/2/2, 10 ft. ceilings, patio,
much more in Decatur. $145,000
52 acres and 58 acres for commercial/development
Decatur - 616 Greenwood Rd. 4/2.5/2, 2,492 sq. ft. with pool/spa and
shop on 3.973 acres. NO CITY TAXES! $299,900
Decatur - 205 N. Lane - 3/2/1 remodeled 2 story home, 1,552 sq. ft.,
built in 1935. Great location close to shopping and dining. $149,900
Runaway Bay - 513 Islet - Nice waterfront home, 3/3/3, 2,076 sq. ft.
with boat dock. and great views of Lake & Firework Show. $299,900
Alvord - 509 W. Live Oak - 3/2 Duplex. $132,500 includes both units.
John Lanier
940-627-9714
[email protected]
Sean Williams
940-577-4484
[email protected]
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EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
ATRIUM GARDEN
APARTMENTS
Spring Move-in Special
1/2 Off 1st
Months Rent
1&2 Bedrooms Available
Large walk-in closets,
washer/dryer connections
We pay water, trash &
Sewer Utilities
940-683-5268
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
2/1
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in
Chico.
$500/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
Business property
1,250 square foot commercial
office/retail space for lease in shopping center complex. Highway 114,
Paradise, TX. (940)393-2136.
4,000 square foot commercial building for lease, Paradise, Highway
114 frontage. Good for restaurant,
office, retail, etc. Serious inquiries
only. (940)683-4933.
COMMERCIAL-RETAIL-OFFICE
1111 Halsell Street, (downtown)
Bridgeport. 1,600 square feet,
restroom, additional parking in rear.
$675/month,
$600/deposit.
(817)988-3530.
Condos, town homes
Condo for rent, Runaway Bay.
1-bedroom, unfurnished, all appliances, including washer/dryer. HOA
pool, lake view. Deposit required.
(940)393-1796, (940)575-2114.
Lake Bridgeport condo, for
sale/lease, 2/2 plus office. All appliances, beautiful lake view, HOA,
swimming pool. No pets. $800 plus
deposit. Maria, (972)834-8111.
Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom condo,
pool access. $575/month. Donna,
(940)389-1615.
Duplexes
2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex, Bridgeport. Washer/dryer connections.
$750/month
plus
deposit.
(940)683-4933.
Bridgeport, for lease, 2 large units.
3/2 and 2/2. Newer, best area, includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, central AC, separate laundry, huge closets. $850/$695 plus
deposit. No pets/smoking. Credit,
background, references required.
By appointment, (940)627-5859.
DECATUR/BRIDGEPORT
Very nice, large 3/2 duplexes in
great locations. Ready March 1. No
pets/smoking. (940)627-9028;
(940)393-9880, cell.
For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex
in Alvord. Washer/dryer connections. $650/month. (940)393-0696.
DECATUR
Reduced! North FM 51, 5,000
square feet with office on 1.5 acres.
$2,200/month. Cannon Realty,
(940)368-1811.
SEE IT, YOU’LL WANT IT!
3/2, near downtown Decatur. 1,300
square feet living. No smoking,
small dog negotiable. $970/month.
(940)389-5092.
EXECUTIVE SUITES available for
lease, Double Creek Capital, LTD
building. Multiple units available. For
more
information,
call
(940)627-6450.
Sunflower Duplexes, 2-bedroom,
2-bath, all electric. No pets, Paradise ISD. $680/month, $500/deposit. (940)393-9657.
Homes
Employment information
1-bedroom condo in Runaway Bay,
new appliances, on 13th green of
golf course. $600/month, $600/deposit. (940)393-2623.
3/2/2 brick home in Bridgeport for
rent. No pets and no smoking. Deposit required. $1,200/month.
(940)389-5986.
Alvord 3/2/1. Newly remodeled.
Dishwasher, stove, refrigerator.
$800/month plus deposit. No smoking. (940)727-9151.
CANNON PROPERTY MGMT.
Decatur:
2/1,
remodeled,
$875/month.
Large 1/1, $760/month.
Lake Bridgeport: 1/1.5 on lake,
$790/month.
Runaway Bay: 1/1 condo, all appliances, $550. 2/2, $650.
Alvord: 1/1 garage apartment,
$475/month. 3/2, 122 CR1380,
oversized garage, horses permitted.
(940)368-1811.
CAROUSEL PROPERTIES
Runaway Bay, 3/2, appliances,
washer/dryer connections, CH/A,
$850-$950/month, $1,000/deposit.
(940)539-0738.
Charming country home. Very
clean, well kept. Yard service, water
included. No pets, no smoking.
$800/month. (940)642-9113,
(940)366-2696.
940-891-3229
www.denton.ebby.com
We’re seeking teachers who
are passionate about kiddos!
• Full-time & part-time
• Competitive pay
• Incentives for your
commitment to the mission
• A fun, pleasant working
atmosphere
Call Traci
Spaces & lots
Accepting
Applications
Assistant Managers
Starting at $11/hr
Shift Managers
Starting at $9/hr
ACREAGE
105 Northern Lights Court
Aurora 1.10 acre $79,900
136 Cowan Crossing
Decatur 2.54 acre lot
375 ft. water well already in place. $43,920
CR 337, ERA
10 acres, owner will finance. $49,900
O Landbranch Dr.
Decatur 24 acres, secluded land. $120,000
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Nurse Aides 2 - 10 P.M.
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701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call
940-626-2800
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940-683-5023
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Dental hygenist, minimum 2-years
experience. Also, dental assistant.
Good work ethic, reliable. Fax resume, (940)627-8402.
Dental receptionist, full-time with insurance knowledge. Send resume
to: Dental Office, 307 W. Tarrant
Street, Bowie, TX 76230.
Team Leader
Positions Available in
Decatur & Bridgeport
wanted to assist management and coordinate
routes, schedules and warehouse/driver assignments.
Applicants must be dependable with a good driving record.
Medical/Dental/Vacation Pay
Sick Pay/Life Insurance
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jobsatpizzahut.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
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605 N. Business Highway 287,
Suite 102, Decatur, Texas
Join Our Team!
(940) 825-3235
WE NEED NIGHT RN’S.
NOW HIRING
Experienced Cook
who enjoy working in a fun,
fast-paced environment
Hours will be 7p.m. to 7a.m.
Looking for energetic nurses who are enthusiastic
about patient care and EMR. Benefits after 90 days.
Apply in person at 100 Park Rd., Nocona, TX or
visit our website at www.noconageneral.com
2025 NW. US Hwy 287 • Decatur
940-627-8804
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605 N. Bus. Hwy. 287, Suite 102, Decatur
102 W Aurora VistaTrail
Aurora 1.22 acres $69,900
Obstetrical & Surgical
Staff Nurses
Full-time positions
receive benefits
Contact Phillip at 940-627-1101
Well kept darling brick home located in the center of charming Decatur. Large living area,
kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Large bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets.
Garage with automatic garage door opener and outside entry to a good sized fenced
backyard. $1500 carpet allowance if closed before May 1.
Is Now Seeking Experienced
for:
Candidates must be growth minded and have customer
service experience.
403 N. Trenchard St. - Decatur $106,000
Jamie K Miller-Riley 817-505-6886
Julie Downe 817-239-2390
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APPLICATIONS
Karl Klement Ford
Charming and beautifully maintained home in the heart of Decatur. Four bedrooms, 2 of
which are on the ground level. Two full baths. Two large living areas. Great home with lots
of storage. Oversized landscaped back yard with in-ground diving pool.
940-683-5023
Must be friendly & outgoing for
our family restaurant.
MOBILE HOME SPACE
for rent in Paradise. Also, mobile
home park for sale. Call
(940)441-3207, leave message.
1201 S Hatcher - Decatur $169,000
All Shifts
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Senior Care Health
& Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeport
Paradise ISD, 3/2 double wide,
$650/month, $350/deposit. Garbage
pickup
included.
(817)692-9111.
Roommate wanted to share child
friendly home in Alvord. No pets.
Kitchen/laundry
privileges.
$450/month. Call (940)255-1213.
PRN LVNs
Double Weekend CNA
CNA
Food service
Mobile Homes
Roommate wanted
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus
Apply In Person At
Nice with red metal roof, 16x80 on
2.5 acres. Close to Highway 114/51
intersection, Stonegate Drive, Paradise. $580/month, $350/deposit.
(682)551-0424, (682)559-1512,
(940)255-4392.
This is a must see! Prestigious neighborhood has park w/ponds, gazebo, jogging trail,
soccer, volleyball, separate softball field, on site child care. Adjacent to equestrian
center. MD Resort. 15 minutes to Alliance, approximately 25 minutes to downtown
Ft. Worth. Enjoyable place to live! www.auroravistaonline.com
Full-time LVNs
Medical/Dental
214-763-0926
3/2 double wide on 1 acre. Sell or
rent. Boyd ISD. (817)281-4311 or
(817)422-3023.
113 Morning Star - Aurora $239,000
NOW HIRING
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for rent in Rhome. Call Becki,
(817)307-3709.
3-bedroom, 3-bath double wide, 1
acre in Bridgeport. TU Electric. No
inside pets. $850/month, $850/deposit, 1-year lease. References
checked.
Weekdays,
(940)683-2393; or
[email protected].
Senior Care Health
& Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeport
Apply in person at 2108 15th St. • Bridgeport
For lease, 3/2.5, 2,160 square feet
on 8 acres, 1715 Preskitt Road, Decatur. 1,000 square foot shop.
$1,800/month. (940)627-6450.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, CH/A, brick garage, storage building, on 1 acre.
Washer/dryer, water, trash pickup
included. 13 miles NE Decatur.
$650/month. (940)466-9702.
Work while your kids are in school.
Come to work after they go to
school. Be off before they get home
from school. Monday-Friday lunch,
all positions. Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes,
201 W. Main, Decatur. Apply
9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat. EOE.
Childcare
Boyd, Hilltop Village, 3-bedroom,
2-bath houses. $925/month,
$700/deposit.
Donna, (940)389-1615.
0 credit check. 2, 3 & 4-bedroom
homes, $550-$1,500/month, for
sale/rent. Owner finance land/home
packages, 1.5-4 acres. Ponder ISD,
pets OK. (940)648-5263,
www.ponderei.com.
The First Name in Real Estate!
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Bartender & wait staff. Must be
TABC certified. 9686 Industrial
Road, Justin. (940)390-3043.
T Top Manufacturing
Now Hiring
WELDERS
T Top offers excellent benefits and a climate controlled
environment. Must pass a physical and drug test.
Apply in person or mail resume to
278 George Mitchell Parkway, Bridgeport • 940.683.3313
Applications accepted 1 - 4 P.M. • Monday - Friday
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NOW HIRING
RN’s
LVN’s
Apply in Person
Bridgeport Animal Hospital looking
for part-time employee, Mon.-Fri.,
7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Duties include
kennel work, cleaning, assisting vet
technician. Apply in person, 709 US
Highway 380.
Currently offers state approved
1845 S. FM 51, Decatur
FIRST to raise the standard from
Ordinary to Extraordinary
www.first-texas.com
Certified Nurses Aide
CNA
Training Classes
to those who wish to excel
their career or prepare for
entrance into nursing school.
NOW HIRING
Cashiers, experienced Meat Cutter
and other positions listed on our
website. Apply at Market Place in
Decatur or www.marketplacegrocery.com.
Front counter help. Must have High
School diploma or GED, have customer experience & neat appearance. Paid vacation, holidays. No
phone calls. Pick up application in
person, Comet Cleaners, 1400 S.
FM 51, Decatur.
Full-time position for auto
detailer/porter with ability to obtain
state inspection license. Current
state inspection license a plus.
9a.m.-7p.m., Mon.-Sat. Send resume to:
[email protected].
Full-time cleaning position open.
Apply in person at NRS Trailers,
155 CR4228 in Decatur; or call
(940)393-7070.
Manufacturing workers. Full-time
and part-time, 8a.m.-4:30p.m.,
Mon.-Fri. Location: FM 2264 in Decatur. Send resume to HPS LLC,
P.O. Box 855, Rhome, TX 76078.
Part-time work, light housecleaning,
drive pickup, operate computer &
answer phone for sales from farm.
(940)433-3967.
Now hiring factory workers with experience in concrete and construction. 40 hours/week. Apply in person, 1763 Old Denton Highway, Decatur, TX.
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• Salary Commensurate with Experience
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• Night Shift Bonus Annually
• Safety Bucks Annually
• Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Driver Bonuses
• Driver Referral Bonuses
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817.925.5154
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Excellent Benefits Package
Full-time:
Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plans
Stock Options • Personal & Sick Leave
Kirby
Paid Holidays • Service/Employee
Recognition Programs. Career
Advancement Opportunities
SEEKING CDL DRIVERS
CLASS A AND B
& TRANSPORT DRIVERS
• Competitive pay plus overtime
• Paid insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Safety bonuses
Must be willing to travel
If interested please call
940-627-1005
is accepting applications in the
following positions:
CLASS A CDL DRIVERS
with Flatbed, Bellydump
& Tanker Experience
ROUSTABOUT
Top Pay • Local & in West TX
Housing is provided in West TX
and is on a 5-day rotation
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Needed in West TX
(Loader, Blade, Excavator)
Class A CDL Required
Housing is provided in West TX
and is on a 5-day rotation
Benefits include Health/Dental Insurance,
Holiday Pay and Paid Vacation.
Apply in person at 3150 FM 1749
Forestburg, TX 76239
Office Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
940-964-2153, Office
Need experienced Jet Printing
Press Operator. Call Doyle, Nocona
Envelope, (940)825-7240 or email
resume to:
[email protected].
NOW HIRING truck driver, full-time,
Class A or B CDL required, experienced driver only. Hauling in Wise
and surrounding counties. Apply @
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professional appearance
with clean driving record.
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Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with
2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/construction transportation. Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac,
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Class A CDL driver, 40’ end dump
& heavy equipment experience necessary for sand & gravel operation.
MSHA certification is helpful. Benefits package. Call (817)489-5299 for
more information. Please fax resumes: (817)489-2326.
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for working firearms. Salary dependent on experience. Resume only to
P.O. Box 258, Boyd, TX 76023.
Apply online at:
www.ccajob.com
940-683-2162
PRE-CAST FACILITY
looking for self-motivated individual
with batch plant operations experience and knowledge of mixer truck
operation & maintenance. Bilingual
a plus. Apply at 11049 S. Highway
287, Rhome, TX; (817)638-9053.
PRE-CAST FACILITY
looking for self-motivated individual
for fork lift operation. Must have experience with lift truck operation that
involves loads for 3,000-25,000 lbs.
Must be fork lift certified. Bilingual a
plus. Apply at 11049 S. Highway
287, Rhome, TX; (817)638-9053.
Rick's Auto Repair & Towing, 3280
S. Highway 101, Bridgeport, TX
76426. (940)683-3720. Now hiring
qualified automotive technicians.
Apply in person, Mon.-Fri.,
8a.m.-5p.m.
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NEEDED. Training and full-time
routes available. Weekend work
not required, competitive pay and
benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a D.O.T.
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur ISD Transportation Department at 243 Buchanan Drive,
Decatur; (940)393-7120.
Truck driver needed. Over-the-road,
Texas/Oklahoma area. Hauling
sand. If interested, (817)271-9198
or (817)475-3470.
SERVICES
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
CCA is an equal opportunity employer
M/F/D/V-Drug Free Environment
B&R Machining Services, Inc. is accepting applications for experienced
manual machinist. Apply at 2004-B
N. Chico Highway, Bridgeport.
(940)683-4380.
CASE MANAGER POSITION
Casa of Wise/Jack Counties is currently seeking a case manager.
Minimum requirements are Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field & experience in case
work services & employee supervision. Organizational & computer
skills a must. Previous work experience with the court system & children’s issues are helpful Please
submit resume to:
[email protected]; or mail
to: P.O. Box 650, Decatur TX
76234. EOE.
CDL drivers needed, sand/gravel
hauling. (940)427-2033.
CDL drivers needed. 2-years experience. Inquire at Degeer Trucking,
Springtown, TX. (817)266-5397.
CDL drivers needed. Winch truck &
loader experience preferred. Also
tanker truck drivers. Forestburg.
Call (940)745-1559.
Custodian needed at Chico ISD.
Contact
Maryalin
Bridges,
(940)644-2228. Pick up application:
Chico Administration Building, 1102
Park Road.
Drivers: $0 DOWN PAID CDL
TRAINING. Guaranteed job placement. $40-$50k first year, full benefits. Start your new career immediately. (817)529-5800.
Flatbed driver needed. Must have
Class A CDL, clean MVR, pass
pre-employment drug test, flatbed
experience preferred. Apply at
11049 S. Highway 287, Rhome, TX;
(817)638-9053.
Full-time service tech needed to
work on farm and construction
equipment. Health benefits, vacation, 401K. Apply online at
www.hendershotequipment.com or
in person at 1841 N US Highway
287, Decatur.
Haberman Trucking needs end
dump drivers from Chico to Paradise. Pays 23% of the gross. Call
Mike, (940)224-2601
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579
or (940)427-4953.
Business
ADAM’S PLUMBING
& Leak Protection. Free estimates,
senior citizen discount. Slab leaks,
water
heaters,
drains.
(817)333-7648. License #M37042.
AVON FUNDRAISING
for schools & churches. Profits
within 3 weeks. Simple, easy-to-use
flyers. Roxy Davis, (817)965-3313.
Website: youravon.com/roxydavis
Email:
[email protected].
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
CATE CONCRETE
29-years experience, residential,
commercial. Patios, driveways,
slabs, retaining walls, tear out & replace. Dirt work. Free estimates.
(817)395-2321.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
& INSULATION
(940)389-0029
Sheetrock ✣ Texture ✣ Insulation.
New construction, remodeling,
add-ons, spray foam & attic insulation. (940)389-0029.
STONE WORK & CONCRETE
Retaining walls, patios, rock entries,
houses, landscaping. Small brick
jobs. Decatur references. 20-years
experience. Major credit cards accepted.
Insured/bonded.
(817)919-4487.
Housecleaning
AFFORDABLE HOME CLEANING
18-years professional experience,
Wise County. Special 1-time, on-going services available. Thorough,
current local references. Supplies
provided. (940)389-4236.
BASIC CLEANING SERVICES
for homes or small businesses,
years of experience! Call
(940)577-7731 for free estimates.
Let me fix it
CHEAPFLATROOF.COM
8B
SERVICES
College Kids
Landscape, Irrigation
& Handymen
LARGE ODD JOBS
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Repairs & New
Systems
Cleanups/Haul-offs
Tree/brush Work
Lawn Aeration
940-255-1702
Owner: Taylor
Mclemore
TX Lic 17498
HOME LEVELING SOLUTIONS
Pier/beam homes, mobile homes,
small buildings, sub flooring, beams,
columns, crack repair, masonry repair. (940)399-9616.
PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(940)577-4135. Remodeling, interior & exterior painting, drywall,
cabinets, trim, tile,
handyman jobs. Quality work done right.
pro-construction-services.com.
REMODELING & REPAIRS
for your home & rental properties.
Call Barry, (940)389-4943.
TUCKER
CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING, REMODELING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR,
PAINTING, SALES &
INSTALLATION FOR ALL
TYPES FLOOR COVERING.
FULLY INSURED
FREE ESTIMATES
940.224.9489
FARM AND RANCH
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES
All types fencing, metal buildings,
carports, custom gates, entrances,
cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, general clean-up, skid steer
work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!!
Credit
cards
accepted.
(940)210-1242. Tx3dranch.com.
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain
link, wood privacy, vinyl,
farm fencing. Installation
or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net
AL SALINAS FENCING
All types fencing. Braces, gates,
cattle guards, livestock shelters,
carports, pre-made braces.
(940)577-0878.
www.alsalinasfencing.com
ALL TYPES OF FENCES
& gate openers installed & repaired.
Free estimates. Ray’s Fence Company, (817)444-2146.
[email protected].
Lawn and garden
Residential and Commercial
Landscape Maintenance
FARM AND RANCH
SS LAWN CARE
Full lawn care service. Mowing,
landscaping, tree trimming, fertilization, flower beds and more. References available. 10-years experience. Commercial/residential. Call
Shane
for
free
estimate.
(940)210-9444.
YARD MOWING
Lawn work, weed eating. One time, weekly,
or monthly. Call Blake,
(940)577-0158.
Livestock
ALL NATURAL BEEF
No antibiotics or hormones. Whole,
half, quarter or smaller packages to
suit your needs. (940)210-9614.
BLACK BRANGUS
Commercial bull for sale.
15-months-old, tested & ready for
service. (940)393-5830.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
PYGMY GOAT SALE
Babies, (some almost identical) &
young nannies. For sale or trade for
young laying hens or ?
(940)433-2438.
REGISTERED LONGHORN
bull, parents on site, 10-months-old.
$500. (817)360-4800.
TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE
Flashy, halter broke heifer & bred
cow,
TLBAA
Registered.
(940)536-7018. Decatur, Tx.
www.andersonranchlonghorns.com.
Livestock care/training
RED RIVER HORSESHOEING
25-years experience,
certified. Reasonable
rates. Wise & surrounding counties. Steve Sewell,
(940)366-1485.
Cutting Edge
LAWN CARE
FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE
& LANDSCAPING
AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Spencer Pryor - Owner
Residential & Commercial
940-210-1683
Pasture and feed
AFFORDABLE JOHNSON GRASS
hay. 30 bales. Take all, $40/bale.
Will load. (940)433-3981.
BK FERTILIZER
Liquid nitrogen, 32-0-0, for sale.
Also, application service available.
Call (940)393-9616
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE
baling , mowing, plowing, grain drill, trees
trimmed, gardens
tilled. Hay hauling and
hay for sale. Call
(940)393-9616, (940)683-3148.
HAY & HAULING
Horse/cow quality,
4x5.5, 1,100# bales,
rye, coastal. Also,
hauling. 53” step
deck w/ramps & end
dump trailers. (940)577-5136.
LONESOME DOVE FEED
Authorized Bryant dealer, great feed
at low prices! Hay for sale. Located
1231
CR4380,
Decatur.
(940)389-2945.
✭COASTAL HAY✭
Large round bales, heavily fertilized
& herbicided. Near Alvord, will load.
(940)872-2197.
SPRIGS & SPRIGGING
Tipton, coastal. Aerating also. Call
Alicia, (940)229-1045.
PETS
ACREAGE MOWING
Tractor services. Plowing, seeding,
aerating, tilling, fertilizing available.
Tommy, 1(940)482-6578.
All Around
Wise County
Tractor Work
Brush Hog, Disc,
Tillering, Box Blade,
Front End Loader Work,
Ronnie Lee
Small Acreage Mowing
940-395-7625
BRIAR CREEK
Farm & Ranch Service
We Provide A Full Custom
Hay Service As Well As
Mowing, Off Set Disc, Chisel,
Plowing, Grain Drill, and
Much More.
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
KITCHEN REMODEL,
SELLING APPLIANCES!
Kenmore wall-mount oven, 24”x28”,
needs new heating element, $25.
Jenn-Air drop-in cooktop, 30”x21.5”,
good working condition, $50. Call
(817)991-0351 (cell).
Garage sales
!!ATTENTION!!
Garage sale ads must be called in
BEFORE NOON MONDAY to run in
the All Around Wise/Wednesday
edition. As of Oct. 1, 2012, all classifieds are in All Around Wise. We
do not run garage sales the weekend before the sale.
COUNTY WIDE GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
A map will be in The All Around
Wise section of The Wise County
Messenger, Wed., April 17. Deadline is 2p.m., Mon., April 15 and
cost is $30 for up to 20 words
($1/word extra over 20 words).
Place and pay for your ad before
5p.m. on Wed., April 10 and receive
a $3 Early Bird discount! Call
(940)627-5987 or come by 115 S.
Trinity, Decatur and place your ad
today!
Decatur, 100 S. Workman Road,
Fri.-Sat., April 12-13, 8a.m.-?
Clothes, household items, washer &
dryer, miscellaneous items.
Decatur, 103 Sunset, behind Yesterday’s Texas, Fri.-Sun., April
12-14. Tools, household goods, furniture, miscellaneous items.
107 S. Hwy 287 • Decatur, TX 76234
940-626-8000 • 940-626-8003
SATURDAY,
APR. 20, 2013
Deadline to have your sale listed
on the map (All Around Wise &
Weekend editions of Wise County
Messenger, April. 17 & 20)
2 p.m. • Mon., April 15
Cost: $30
Early Bird Discount:
Only $27!
Save $3
Deadline 5 p.m., Wed., April 10
Call 940-627-5987
or come by
115 S. Trinity
in Decatur.
Miscellaneous
BILLY COOK BARREL SADDLE
Legal size pool table. Upright piano.
Upright freezer. Call for details,
(940)626-9523.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Anywhere,
$49/month.
(940)683-0090.
Miller Bobcat 225 welder. Bottles,
torch, on a 4x6 trailer. $2,500.
(940)644-2084.
TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
Decatur, 273 CR1170 (off FM
1810), Sat., April 13, 8a.m.-1p.m.
Multi-family moving sale. Antique
pool table; 24’ round, above ground
pool (complete); household items,
lawn equipment. Too much to list!
Sunset, 237 Norvell Lane, Sat., April
13, 7a.m.-5p.m. Estate sale for Tom
and Nina Jo Norvell. Tiller plows,
gardening equipment, tools, sewing
machine, quilting supplies, material,
furniture, 2 upright pianos, washer &
dryer, refrigerators, 1988 Lincoln
Continental with original miles,
much more.
Boats
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
POODLE PUPS
DOB: 3-18-13. Taking deposits,
9a.m.-9p.m., cash only. Ask about
discount. Facebook.com/silkpoodles. 1 male, 2 females, unique colors. (817)636-2826.
No Credit Check
Bad Credit - No Credit
No Problem
Hassle Free Financing
Report to Credit Bureau
Many Clean & Reliable
Cars, Trucks, SUVs in
Inventory.
Come By and See Us!
Trade Ins Welcome!
940-626-8000
www.bmgautosales.com
www.bmgautogroup.com
[email protected]
DEPENDABLE CARS & TRUCKS
$3,500 or less. We finance! Cowgirl Auto
Sales, 804 Business
Highway 287, Decatur,
TX; (940)626-0070.
Let’s do business! www.cowgirlautosales.com.
Bishop’s
Wise Car
& Truck Co.
1110 Hovey St. Bridgeport
940-683-1999
BAD CREDIT OK
BUY HERE
PAY HERE
WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET
Recreational vehicles
1986 Party Barge pontoon boat. 24
foot, new tires on trailer, 60 HP Evinrude motor, carburetor rebuilt,
runs good, needs new carpet.
$2,900. (940)626-9307.
Paradise, 1472 Sunflower,
Thur.-Fri., April 18-19. All baby/kid’s
stuff, toys, clothing, strollers, playgym, etc; kitchen, home decor,
more miscellaneous items. #4
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
2003 MONTANA
36’ 5th wheel, 3 slide-outs, sleeps
4, washer/dryer, 2 TVs, 2 LazyBoy
recliners, 2 AC, lots of storage,
many extras. $16,850. Tommy,
(940)627-4543.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Anywhere,
$49/month.
(940)683-0090.
CASH FOR CLUNKERS
We buy & sell used cars.
(940)595-1394.
USED TRAVEL TRAILER
32’, sleeps 6, gas stove, good
AC/heat, good condition. $4,800.
(817)566-5243.
Cars
Pets
TRANSPORTATION
Appliances
FREE ESTIMATES
WANT TO LEASE PASTURE
for grazing & hay. (940)389-8004.
Mowing
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SHEEP DOG PUPPIES
Anatolian/Pyrenees mix. Raised
with sheep & goats. $100/each.
(940)841-1944.
Full Service Residential and
Commercial Landscaping As
Well As Land and/or Property
Management Programs.
Free Estimates, Reasonable Rates
No job too big or small, we do it all.
940.366.1565
Serving Wise, Jack
and Montague Counties
940-627-5987
WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM • [email protected]
Fence Pipe and Supplies
www.cutandgrow.com
Ask About Tree Trimming
and Spring Clean-Up
42” Troy-Bilt riding mower, new battery; low, low hours; like new. $600.
(940)872-4023. Near Sunset.
2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2
Square & Rectangle Tubing
C-Purlin
Domed Caps and Springs
All Types of Steel
Authorized Dealer
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.
940-759-2203
Muenster, TX
A-1 OUTDOOR HANDYMAN
Affordable home repairs/improvements, landscaping, yard work, odd
jobs. 35-years experience. Local
references. Free estimates. Osteen,
(239)216-3945.
Huge Living Estate Sale!
ALL PRO LAWN CARE
Spring clean up, get your yard
ready! Lawn service, landscaping,
tree trimming. Free estimates. Also,
hiring. Dylan, (817)891-1600.
Friday, April 19 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 • 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Klean Kut
Lawn Care
Mowing • Edging • Trimming
Commercial or Residential
Brush Hog Mowing
Insured
Kenny Moran
Cell 817-247-9965
Office 940-433-5470
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
39 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
3109 South Garland • Decatur, Texas
Beautiful home filled with all contents!
Moving to retirement and all must go!
Home and guest house filled with all
designer furnishings, living, dining
and bedroom furnishings, antiques,
collectibles, decoratives, linens,
kitchenwares, large collection of Fostoria,
pictures, many decoratives, and much
much more! Cash only!
NO EARLY SALES!
Call 940-627-5987
for statewide advertising
through Tex-Scan
9B
NOTICES
TRANSPORTATION
CIVIL CITATION BY
PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
ANITA MORAN, DECEASED, Defendant(s),
Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED
to appear by filing a written answer
to the PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION at or before ten o'clock a.m.
of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days from the date
of issuance of this citation the same
being Monday, May 13, 2013 before
the Honorable 271st District Court
of Wise County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Decatur,
Texas. Said Petition was filed in
said court on December 27, 2012, in
this case, numbered and styled
CV12-12-859
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCATION
vs
MANUEL MORAN AND
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
ANITA MORAN, DECEASED
The names of the parties in said
suit are: JPMORGAN CHASE
BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Plaintiff(s) and MANUEL MORAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
ANITA MORAN, DECEASED as
Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: ON THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL
PROPERTY BY WARRANTY
DEED WITH VENDOR’S LIEN TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS TO WIT: LOT 7, BLOCK 2,
RIDGE VIEW ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY
OF DECATUR, WISE COUNTY,
TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET B, SECTION 532, PLAT RECORDS, WISE
COUNTY, TEXAS;
PLAINTIFF IS NOW THE SERVICER FOR THE HOLDER OF THE
NOTE DEED OF TRUST AND
VENDOR’S LIEN; NO PAYMENTS
HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE INDEBTEDNESS FOR AT LEAST
EIGHT (8) MONTHS AND THE
VENDOR’S LIEN AND DEED OF
TRUST IS IN DEFAULT as is more
fully shown by the Petition on file in
this suit.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of
plaintiff is:
ROBERT L. NEGRIN
CODILIS & STAWIARSKI PC
650 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY
EAST, SUITE 450
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You
have been sued. You may employ
an attorney. If you or your attorney
do not file a written answer with the
clerk who issued this citation by
10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty two
days after the date of issuance of
this citation, a default judgment may
be taken against you."
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court at the office
in Decatur, Texas, on this the 28th
day of March, 2013.
Brenda Rowe
Wise County District Clerk
P.O. Box 308
By Janean Kerr, Deputy Clerk
2004 CARDINAL
BY FOREST RIVER
32' 5th wheel, new refrigerator,
new batteries, approx. 1,000 miles
on new tires, always stored under
cover. 2 slides, rear kitchen, fiberglass with rubber roof. Selling below
retail
average,
call
940-393-6464 leave message
2011 CAN-AM 800
4-wheeler for sale. Like new.
$8,900. (940)393-9634.
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
1996 DODGE RAM
1500, $3,400. 1991 Chevrolet
C1500, $1,800. Both automatic &
run good. (940)389-7730.
2009 FORD RANGER
Extended cab, automatic, perfect
condition. (940)210-1786.
2002 Dodge 1500, red, Regency
conversion van, 1-owner, 101,000
miles. $3,500. (940)391-0425.
NOTICES
• Legal Notices
• Public Notices
Legal notices
CITY OF NEWARK
ORDINANCE NO. A-391
An Ordinance of the City of Newark, Texas, amending the Newark
Code of Ordinances, Appendix A,
the Fee Schedule, Article A3.000,
Building Related Fees, by adding
Section A3.009, Fence Permit Fee;
providing that this Ordinance shall
be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty for violations
hereof; providing for the publication
in the official newspaper; and providing an effective date.
An person, firm or corporation
who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or
who resists the enforcement of any
of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be fined not more than Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each
offense. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a
separate offense.
This Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect immediately upon
passage and publication as required
by law and it is so ordained.
Passed and approved on the 21st
day of March 2013.
Diane Rasor
City Administrator
City of Newark, Texas
817-489-2201
DIVORCE
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To: VARDAN MAILIAN and to all
whom
it
may
concern,
Respondent(s):
“You have been sued for divorce.
You may employ an attorney. If you
or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on
the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were
served this citation and petition, a
default judgment may be taken
against you.”
The petition of R. ROSHCHYN,
Petitioner, was filed in the Honorable County Court at Law Number 2
of Wise County, Texas on July 10,
2012, against VARDAN MAILIAN,
Respondent, in a suit numbered and
entitled
CV12-07-444
IN THE MATTER OF THE
MARRIAGE OF
R. ROSHCHYN
AND
VARDAN MAILIAN
The suit requests to dissolve the
marriage relationship between Petitioner and Respondent.
Petitioner’s Attorney or Petitioner:
MARILYN J. BELEW
PO BOX 1026
DECATUR, TX 76234
940-627-6400
The Court has authority in this suit
to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing
for the division of property which will
be binding on you.
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court in Decatur,
Texas, on this the 8th day of April,
2013.
Attest:
Brenda Rowe
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Kristi Polone, Deputy Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
By order of the Board of Directors
of the Wise County Water Control
and Improvement District Number
One, notice is hereby given to the
qualified voters of Wise County Water Control and Improvement district
Number One.
BE ADVISED: An Election will be
held by the Wise County Water
Control and Improvement District
Number One on May 11, 2013, for
the purpose of choosing two (2) persons to serve as Directors for the
district for a period of four (4) years.
Polls will be opened at 7:00 A.M.
and closed at 7:00 P.M.
Those entitled to vote in said district must be bonafide residents of
the District, and duly qualified voters
under the laws of Texas as of the
day of this election.
The names of the following will be
placed on the ballot for election:
Mike Overton
Gary Potts
All person wishing their names to
appear on the ballot should notify
the Water Board Recording Secretary
(Carrie
Davidson(940)393-3152), by April 15, 2013.
Witness the signing on this the
2nd day of April, 2013, Wise County
Water Control and Improvement
District Number One.
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All Types of Dirt Work:
House Pads • Roads •
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940-389-3068
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SALE
25-75% Off
Wise Feed
PARTS OPEN, TOO!
940-627-6700
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$28.95
940-627-3657
LAWN & GARDEN
SUPPLIES FEED
Tire Rotation
& Balancing
940-644-1896
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MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. 12 - NOON
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Tues. - Fri. • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat. • 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Your Look, Your Style
940.683.3030
940-627-8885
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• Payday Loans
• Title Loans
• We Buy Gold
Tuesday - Friday - 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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900 W Thompson • Decatur
(behind Prada Shops)
940-626-0014
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Decatur 76234 • 940-627-5400
MON. - FRI., 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. • SAT., 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
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900 W.Thompson (Behind Prada Shops) Decatur
940-626-0014
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2762 North Hwy. 287 • Decatur, TX 76234
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940-627-2106
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1201 South FM 51 • Decatur
Financing Available - 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH
Store Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Grill Hours: Mon.-Fri., 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Late Appointments Available
Pay At The Pump 24 Hours
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940-627-3637
Silk Screen Printing
Embroidery • Vinyl Lettering
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940-969-3680
328 Schoolhouse Rd.
[email protected]
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OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS
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940-393-3944
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