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VOLUME 131 - NO. 3
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2010
DECATUR, TEXAS
18 PAGES IN ONE SECTION PLUS INSERTS
75¢
ALVORD
INSIDE ...
RIEGER
RESIGNS
Decatur Planning and
Zoning Commission
member Tim Rieger
resigned after 10 years of
service.
See page 2A
IN SPORTS ...
Couple gets hitched in farm store
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
While a rare, New Year’s Eve blue
moon peaked through the clouds, its
light reflecting off the tin roof of Alvord Farm Supply, Roy King and Lori
McCurry exchanged vows in front of
friends and family.
On a day marked with rarities, Roy
tied the knot for the first time in his 61
years in the feed store he has owned
since 1991.
“They’ve never had a wedding in
here, and this place has been here
since 1964,” King said with a smile on
Wednesday, less than a week after the
couple married.
While Lori looked through pictures
and talked of their wedding day that
afternoon, Roy received a heavy dose of
ribbing from longtime customers who
have become friends. Roy laughed with
them, and Lori held her own, one-upping Roy’s friends and laughing along.
For many of his friends, the wedding
came as a surprise.
After two previous engagements, Roy
had yet to make it to the altar until met
there by Lori. Lori realized marriage
was a big step for Roy, and eventually,
a plan for a casual wedding in the place
that Roy was most comfortable came
together.
“He only takes off three days a year
– Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year’s. Other than that, he’s only missed
three days of work since he’s owned
this place. He’s here from 8 a.m. until
7:30 p.m.,” Lori said. “I asked him if he
would feel better if I just showed up (at
the store) with a preacher. I knew that’s
where he would be.”
The couple picked up a marriage license Monday, Dec. 28, and scheduled
their wedding for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
31 – just three hours after the 72-hour
Continued on page 7A
LAKE BRIDGEPORT
LORI AND ROY KING
RUNAWAY BAY
Chimney
blamed for
townhouse
fire in Bay
LEADER ON
THE COURT
Junior Whatley has grown
into his role as a leader
for the Boyd Yellowjacket
varsity basketball team.
See page 18A
IN OPINION ...
SCHOOL SAFETY
By BRANDON EVANS
Two schools proved that
lack of communication is a
bad thing when it comes to
student safety.
See page 4A
After completing an investigation into the cause of the
Dec. 19 fire that destroyed
nine townhouses, Runaway
Bay Fire Marshal Brian Bernardo believes the fire started in a fireplace.
“It appears the cause is accidental,” he said. “It had to
do with the fireplace in one
of the units.”
The finding is in line with
numerous witness reports,
both from residents of the
former townhomes and first
responders.
The fire started due to
some fault with the chimney.
The wooden units were built
in the early 1960s. They had
metal fireplaces and chimneys.
Investigators
sifted
through the charred remains
and interviewed witnesses
during the investigation.
County Fire Marshal Marc
Dodd assisted in the investi-
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
DONALD J.H.
NEIGHBORS
Decatur
SALOMAE
HOLGATE
Decatur
JUNE GRIFFETH
Haslet
CHARLEEN LAMB
Bridgeport
CONNIE PRICE
Alvord
LAVELLE MASSIE
Chico
JEAN RAINWATER
Decatur
GERALDINE
FRIDELL
Keller
ELLA REA RIGGS
BOYD
North Richland Hills
LINDA POSTON
Justin
WALTER MILLER
Decatur
See page 12A
WEATHER...
Sun
1/10
39/27
Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s and
lows in the upper 20s.
Mon
1/11
49/30
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in
the upper 40s and lows in the low
30s.
INDEX
News Briefs ..... 3A
Opinion ........... 4A
Lifestyle .......... 6A
Sports ............ 18A
Classifieds...... 10A
Wise Business 17A
Crime Report .....3A
Obits .....5A, 8A-9A
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LOVE LOCKS — For seven years, Brandon Webb grew his hair out to give to his niece Hannah Cox who suffers from
alopecia areata, a rare hair loss disease. On Thursday, Martha Montejano at The Hair Shop lopped off Webb’s locks.
The hair will be crafted into a custom wig for Hannah.
‘Hippy hair’ helps niece
By BRANDON EVANS
By BRANDON EVANS
has had 100 percent hair loss, no
eyebrows, nothing. At other times
she has just had bald patches.”
The condition is very rare. It only
affects roughly 0.1 percent of people.
And only about 1 to 2 percent of
those diagnosed with alopecia suffer
from the total hair loss that sometimes affects Hannah.
Ever since Hannah was diagnosed
with alopecia, Webb began letting
his freak flag fly.
Brandon Webb
“I was always growing it out for
Hannah,” he said. “I’ve reminded her
of it every year. I’m excited to be giving it to her.”
On Thursday, Webb sat down in
Martha Montejano’s chair in The Hair Shop in Bridgeport. A few snips later, Montejano was holding a 21-inch
By the time late night talk
shows appear on the television, most Boyd minors
must head home or risk up
to a $500 fine.
On Tuesday night, the
Boyd City Council approved
passage of a juvenile curfew by a vote of 3-1. Council
member Harry Towler cast
the dissenting vote. Council
member Jeannette Harmon
was absent.
The law states that anyone under the age of 17 is
not allowed “in any public
place or on the premises of
any establishment” within
city limits from 11 p.m. to 6
a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 12:01 a.m. to 6
a.m. Friday and Saturday.
I was always
growing it out for
Hannah. ... I’m
excited to be giving it
to her.
A lot of people tend to volunteer
time, energy, money, clothes and
food.
But one young man from Lake
Bridgeport chose to donate something he’s a little more attached to.
For seven years, since he was in the
ninth grade, Brandon Webb, 22, has
gone without a haircut.
“I took a lot of grief for this in high
school,” Webb said. “It was always too
long or too short.”
But all those years he was growing
it out for a reason. His niece, Hannah
Cox, 7, suffers from alopecia areata.
It is a rare genetic disease that causes baldness to the
scalp and sometimes the entire body.
“She’s had this condition since she was born,” said Samantha Strickland, Hannah’s stepmother. “At times she
City passes
curfew law
for minors
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CHOP SHOP — Martha Montejano of The Hair Shop in Bridgeport chops off the long hair of Brandon Webb.
‘Hippy hair’ helps niece ...
Continued from page 1A
ponytail.
“You know how much I love you, Hannah?” Webb said.
“I love you this much,” he said while
stretching out the freshly harvested hair
to its full length. Hannah gave a sweet,
shy smile.
Hannah is a first grader at Bridgeport
Elementary. She has received some wigs
from the nonprofit organization Locks of
Love in the past, but this will be the first
time she will get a custom-made wig.
“This will be a first-time experience for
her,” Strickland said. “She’s gotten tired
of the wigs we’ve gotten her before. This
one will be custom made and fitted to her
head.”
When asked if he’s going to keep his new,
clean-cut look, Webb replied, “I’m gonna
turn right back around and do it again.”
Montejano, who regularly gives back to
the community, volunteered her styling
abilities. And Brandi’s Country Kitchen
gave the family a free lunch prior to the
haircut.
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DECATUR
Rieger resigns from P&Z commission
Tim Rieger has resigned from
the Decatur Planning and Zoning
Commission. Rieger, who serves as
chairman, said his work schedule
has made it difficult for him to attend meetings.
He has served on the commission
about 10 years.
City Manager Brett Shannon
said once the city council appoints
a replacement, the commission
will select a new chairman. Until
then, Vice Chairman Jerry Watson
assumes the chairman’s duties.
The council will consider appointing Lisa Estrada to fill the
vacancy Monday, along with reappointments of Donald Willis and
Terry Berube.
In its only business item Tuesday, the P&Z approved the final
plat for the Taco Casa addition,
which is the location of the Golden
Wok restaurant on Business 380.
BOYD
HOMETOWN HEROES — The city of Boyd honored Sgt. Jason Cobb, left, and officer Vince
Estel for their work in nabbing four men responsible for burglarizing at least 13 area churches.
They are pictured with Mayor Brent Wilson.
emergency, on the sidewalk
in front of their residence
or a neighbor’s residence,
attending an official school
or religious or other recreational activity supervised
by adults, exercising First
Amendment rights, married
or had their minor status
removed in accordance with
the Texas Family Code.
Towler voted against the
ordinance because he felt a
certain section could be construed as unconstitutional,
specifically the section that
exempts a minor if they
are engaged in exercising a
First Amendment right such
as free exercise of religion,
speech or assembly.
“I think this section violates the right to assemble,”
Towler said. “That’s the reason this ordinance should
not be passed ... Besides
that, it is a good ordinance.”
If someone had to go to
court for breaking this ordinance even though they
were practicing their First
Amendment rights, they
would be forced to prove the
constitutionality of their ac-
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City passes curfew law for minors ...
Minors “are particularly
susceptible due to their lack
of maturity and experience
to become involved in unlawful and gang-related activities and to be victims of
older perpetrators of crime,”
the ordinance reads.
Police Chief Harry Lamance wanted the council to
pass the ordinance but not
because his department has
had problems with the city’s
youth.
“It’s not a problem, just
insurance,” Lamance said.
“These kids have been
good.”
Mayor Brent Wilson said
the ordinance is just another tool for the police department. He also said he trusts
Lamance and the city’s police department in executing the law.
“I think Harry has the
ability to work very well
with young people,” Wilson
said. “We’ve tried hard to
keep our department up-todate with new equipment
and technology and the ordinances they need to do their
job.”
The ordinance does list
several exceptions for minors, including when in the
presence of a guardian, on
an errand under the direction of a guardian, involved
in interstate travel, engaged
in employment or going to
or leaving employment, an
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tions and of the right to assemble, he said.
“I think Mr. Towler has
some valid points,” Wilson
said. “But I’m confident our
police department will use
this ordinance responsibly.”
The city attorney also approved of the verbiage and
constitutionality of the ordinance.
The council approved the
ordinance in the past, but
it had expired after three
years.
“I don’t believe I can recall
a time it has ever been used
Leisa Gage
Manager
though,” Wilson said.
Officers honored
The city of Boyd honored
two police officers for their
efforts in apprehending four
men accused of burglarizing
as many as 13 area churches and stealing more than
$13,000 in cash and goods.
Officer Vince Estel and
Sgt. Jason Cobb were canvassing
local
churches
during the early hours of
Dec. 28 after an alarm had
sounded at the Hilltop Assembly of God Church just
outside town.
Estel soon found four men
standing behind the Boyd
First Baptist Church next to
a vehicle matching the suspects’ vehicle description.
When he approached them,
one fled but was captured
moments later by Cobb.
“I was there that morning,”
said Lane Akin, enforcement
captain for the Wise County
Sheriff’s Department. “It
was a dangerous situation.
More churches would have
been burglarized if not for
these two men.”
“They exhibited exceptional action and put a stop to a
string of criminal activities,”
Wilson said. “They should
be commended.”
The officers were given
plaques by the city for their
efforts in the arrests.
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RUNAWAY BAY
Chimney blamed for townhouse fire ...
gation.
Bernardo said it could be
one of several things that
sparked the fire. A metal
fitting in the chimney could
have been slightly out of
alignment, which allowed
sparks to drift into the attic.
A pinprick hole caused by
rust could have also started
it. Or, it might have been
clogged and a hot spot was
created. Due to the destroyed
remains, it’s hard for investigators to know for certain.
The building also contained no firewalls between
units and the insulation was
flammable. They also had a
shared attic.
“It was old wood construction,” Bernardo said. “It
doesn’t meet the fire codes of
today.”
Such units are basically
grandfathered in. It’s up to
individual owners to upgrade their homes to current codes. Bernardo said it
is similar to someone driving
a 1965 Mustang. It’s legal,
but it obviously doesn’t meet
the standards of today’s vehicles.
“As time goes by, this stuff
gets weeded out, unfortu-
nately by fire a lot of the
times,” Bernardo said.
He advised that anybody
planning to build a fire in
their home get their chimney routinely checked and
cleaned. The build-up of fire
residue or a bird or squirrel’s
nest can cause hot spots that
can quickly cause a structure
fire.
The fire displaced 27 residents. Although most lost
everything they owned, the
community has tried to help
the victims rebuild their
lives.
“Whenever there is a crisis,
it brings out the best in peo-
ple,” Bernardo said. “These
kinds of tragedies bring out
the best in Americans, and
especially in Texans. By and
large, people in Wise County
step up and give when people
need help.”
A benefit dinner for those
displaced is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at The Club
at Runaway Bay. Everyone
who donates will receive a
free chili and cornbread dinner. Gospel artist John Webster of Azle will perform.
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THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
TAG-IN — Wise County Youth Fair
tag-in for lambs, goats, market hogs,
non-registered beef heifers, dairy sale
heifers and non-registered breeding
boers (does over 3 months) was to be
8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the
Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Decatur.
POST-POLIO SUPPORT — The Post-Polio
Support Group was to meet 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Pizza Hut in
Decatur. For information, call Barbara
Adair at (940) 255-0940.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
REPUBLICAN MEETING — The Wise
Republican Women’s TFRW organization
and the Wise County Republican Party
meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11,
in the second floor courtroom at the
Wise County Courthouse in Decatur.
All Republican candidates have been
invited to give a two- to three-minute
presentation of their campaign points.
ALUMNI MEETING — The Decatur
Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association meets at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11, at the Decatur Visitors
Center.
STOCK SHOW TICKETS — Decatur
Night at the Fort Worth Stock Show
Rodeo is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.
Tickets are $22 each and are available
at the chamber office until Monday, Jan.
11. For information, call the chamber
office at (940) 627-3107.
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TREE SALE — Seedling trees are
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RELAY MEETING — The Relay for Life
Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 11, at the Wise County Sheriff’s
Office Courtroom. A team captain
meeting will follow at 6:30.
SCV MEETING — The Sons of
Confederate Veterans meet at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Wesley Center
of the First United Methodist Church in
Decatur. Member Rod Wooley and wife,
Carol, will present a program about a
recent trip to Ethiopa.
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM — Michael
Ward with the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board will present a
program on financial aid for juniors,
seniors and college students at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Alvord High
School cafeteria.
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Sunday, Jan. 3
300 BLOCK OF CR 3661
— A man believed someone
shot and killed his donkey.
Deputy found no bullet
holes.
INTERSECTION OF CR 3550
AND FM 2123 — Deputy
pulled over Michael J.
Finley, 34, and found he was
driving with a suspended
license. After conducting
a vehicle inventory,
deputies found marijuana,
methamphetamine, oxycotin
and stack of stolen items
including jewelry and DVDs.
He is still being held in Wise
County Jail on a $16,000
bond.
100 BLOCK OF BRANDING
IRON ROAD — A
depressed man swallowed
82 alprazolam. He was
transported to the hospital.
100 BLOCK OF LEGENDARY
COURT — A husband and
wife were involved “in a
mutual combat situation
yesterday.”
100 BLOCK OF PR 3377
— A television was stolen
from an RV.
300 BLOCK OF BRANDING
IRON ROAD — Two men
were threatening each other
with text messages
over a personal
property dispute.
They were instructed
not to contact each
other.
300 BLOCK OF
CEDAR DRIVE — An
unknown suspect smashed
out the back window of a
truck and stole a man’s
amplifier.
300 BLOCK OF NEW FIELD
LANE — Man reported his
neighbors were driving along
the fence line spooking his
cattle, cussing at him and
shooting him “the bird.”
— A young woman reported
that she was seeing people
stealing items from her
shed. The woman’s mother
told the deputy no one was
in the shed and her daughter
was hallucinating. The
daughter was then arrested
for an outstanding warrant.
— Woman reported that
her stepfather gave her an
overdose of morphine.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
2200 BLOCK OF CR
3701 — A burglary
was reported at a
residence.
100 BLOCK OF PR
4439 — A woman
punched her husband in the
mouth because he wanted
to take their kids hunting.
He decided not to press
charges.
100 N. WICKHAM ST.
— Change and jewelry were
stolen from a business.
800 BLOCK OF SPRING
VALLEY ROAD — A home
was burglarized. Cash, guns,
a Nintendo Wii console and
video games were stolen.
— A home was burglarized.
Stolen items included a
large amount of jewelry,
a Nintendo Wii console,
video games, two laptop
computers, a small welder
and a camera.
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600 BLOCK OF MESA RIDGE
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stepbrother were pushing
each other. They were
separated for the evening.
1500 HICKORY ST. — A
woman was arrested for
assaulting her mother.
100 BLOCK OF PR 2515
— A woman reported that
men stole a handgun and
money from her purse while
working at her home.
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OPINION
OUR VIEWS
Schools should recognize safety errors
By BRIAN KNOX
Two local school districts had
distinctly different, yet serious,
issues to deal with this past week.
But one thing they both had in
common was a failure to communicate.
In one case, it was failure to
communicate with parents and
law enforcement. In the other,
it was a failure to communicate
with fire officials.
What is concerning is that both
issues deal with something of
major concern to both parents and
educators: student safety.
On Monday, a Boyd Intermediate School student brought a gun
to school, and on Tuesday, Decatur Middle School used a heating
method that could have put the
health of students in jeopardy.
In the case of the gun on the
school campus, it sounds like
the gun was not loaded, and no
student was ever in danger. Even
if that is the case, the school
should have known that people in
the community would hear about
the incident “through the grapevine,” which they did. We all know
how that goes. Not everything
heard that way is correct. Parents
were rightly concerned, and they
deserved to hear the details from
the school.
They didn’t, at least
until two days after the
incident. And police were
not notified until nearly a
full day after the gun was
confiscated.
Acting on a tip to the
news department, we did
our own investigating.
When we talked to Boyd
Police Chief Harry Lamance during the early
afternoon hours Tuesday, he said
the school had not contacted him
about the incident although he,
like many, had “heard” about an
incident at the school the day
before.
After a few more calls, a campus administrator confirmed that
a gun was brought to the campus
by a fifth-grade student.
Many parents were upset that
they read about the incident
in our paper or on our Web site
before they heard anything from
the school. The district may have
wanted to complete their investigation before releasing any
information, but parents should
still have been notified of the
basic information – primarily
that a gun was brought
to school and the school
was investigating the incident. And police should
have been notified on
Monday, the day the gun
was confiscated.
In the case of the
heating issue at Decatur
Middle School, school
officials were trying to do
KNOX the right thing in getting
heat into the building so
students could be comfortable in
class. Unfortunately, the method
they chose not only was a violation of the fire code, it was potentially dangerous for students.
Decatur Fire Marshal Deroy
Bennett received an anonymous
call Tuesday afternoon regarding
the situation. The caller asked if
using a kerosene heater to heat
a school building is a violation of
the fire code.
It is.
Section 603.4 of the International Fire Code states that “portable unvented fuel-fired heating
equipment shall be prohibited in
... educational facilities.”
The caller told Bennett to go
the middle school. He did, and
he discovered that the school’s
second boiler had quit working
(the school was already without
one boiler that didn’t get installed
over the Christmas break). Bennett found that, indeed, kerosene
heaters were being used to heat
the boiler room, and the heated
air was being pumped through
the ventilation system.
The problem with the heating
method is that it releases carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
toxic gas.
“I don’t want the kids to freeze,
but I can’t allow an odorless gas
into the building,” Bennett said.
He ordered school officials
remove the heaters immediately,
which they did.
I happened to receive an e-mail
early Thursday morning from the
American Industrial Hygiene Association titled, “Carbon Monoxide
– The Silent, Cold Weather Killer.”
It provided much information
about the gas, but the sentence
that caught my eye was, “Using kerosene heaters or charcoal
grills indoors or running a car in
a garage can cause levels high
enough to result in CO poisoning.”
School officials should have
known this, and if they did
and thought the risk was still
minimal, a call should have been
placed to the fire marshal to
verify that.
Luckily, we have not heard any
reports of students becoming ill.
But what would have happened if
the heating method was allowed
to continue through the rest of
the week as temperatures began
to drop even further?
We’re not the only ones who are
wondering.
“An investigation is going on
as to what was introduced to the
children,” Bennett said.
Schools rightly make student
safety a priority, but they need to
recognize when errors are made.
“We need to make sure this
doesn’t happen again,” Bennett
said.
We couldn’t have said it better
ourselves.
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Brian Knox is the editor of the
Wise County Messenger. E-mail
him at [email protected].
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the treatment I will get or not get. Social medicine is
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Filing deadline passes – and Hispanics step up
By DAVE MCNEELY
Two things were obvious when
Linda Chavez-Thompson stepped
up to a podium at Texas Democratic Party headquarters in Austin Monday and pointed out two
things she didn’t need to.
She’s Hispanic. And she’s short.
It was just hours before the
filing deadline to be on the Democratic Party’s ballot on March
2. And the diminutive ChavezThompson, a former executive
vice-president of the AFL-CIO
and member of the Democratic
National Committee, was there to
declare her candidacy for lieutenant governor.
She was the last of three candidates to pay the $3,750 filing
fee for the party’s nomination for
the job now held by Republican
David Dewhurst. The other two
are former Travis County District
Attorney Ronnie Earle and Austin
restaurateur Marc Katz.
Dewhurst, a multimillionaire
who as lieutenant governor has
been the Texas Senate’s presiding
officer since 2003, was unopposed
for re-nomination in the Republican primary.
Chavez-Thompson, born near
Lubbock 65 years ago, said her
family was so poor that she had to
drop out of school to pick cotton to
help her sharecropper father. She
never finished high school, much
less attended college, though is
outgoing and articulate.
“I know I’ll be an underdog
against a lieutenant governor
who’s a comfortable millionaire,
but most Texans aren’t millionaires either, and it’s time they had
a voice in our state capitol,” she
said. She’ll count on her grassroots
organizing efforts in labor and
political circles to move her campaign, Chavez-Thompson said.
Most other statewide Republican non-judicial incumbents also
are unopposed in the primary,
including Atty. Gen. Greg Abbott,
Comptroller Susan Combs, Land
Commissioner Jerry Patterson,
and Agriculture Commissioner
Todd Staples.
One exception is Gov. Rick Perry,
who’s opposed by U.S. Sen. Kay
Bailey Hutchison and Wharton
businesswoman Debra Medina.
The other is Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo, opposed by
Giddings accountant David Porter,
who also filed on Monday.
Porter was the treasurer in
2006 of a political action commit-
tee largely funded by San Antonio
multimillionaire voucher supporter James Leininger, which
backed primary opponents of some
Republican legislators.
All the Republican incumbents
except Combs will face Democratic
opposition in November. Former
U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson of Houston and Beaumont, who considered
the comptroller’s race, decided at
the last minute not to run.
One politician from days gone
by who made a surprise declaration was former State Sen. Hector Uribe for land commissioner.
Uribe represented Brownsville in
the House and then the Senate
but was beaten for the Democratic
nomination in the 1990 primary by
Sen. Eddie Lucio of Brownsville.
Uribe has lived in Austin since he
left the Senate.
The articulate and dapper Uribe,
a lawyer and actor who has had
screen roles in “The Alamo” and
“No Country for Old Men,” already
has one statewide race under
his belt. He was the Democratic
nominee for railroad commissioner
in 1996, but lost to incumbent
Republican Carole Rylander - now
Carole Keeton Strayhorn.
Strayhorn, elected comptroller in
1998, left the Republican Party to
run as an independent for governor in 2006. She lost, and then
lost a comeback race to be Austin’s
mayor. She reportedly considered
seeking the Democratic nomination for comptroller this year, but
didn’t file.
Uribe will face Bill Burton of
Athens in the Democratic primary.
DEATHS
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Funeral for Donald J.H.
Neighbors, 88, of Decatur
was Friday, Jan. 8, at Eagle
Drive Baptist Church with
the Revs. David Isbell and
Don Spain officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Neighbors died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Gainesville.
Born Dec. 1, 1921, to William Elbert and Bessie Eunice Bowden Neighbors in
Decatur, he married Marie
Doyle June 18, 1945, in Decatur. He served in the Air
Force during World War II
and was a retired dairyman
and farmer. He was a member of Eagle Drive Baptist
Church.
He was preceded in death
by a son, James Wayne
Neighbors, and a brother,
Lester Neighbors.
He is survived by his
wife; son, Jerry Neighbors
DONALD NEIGHBORS
and wife, Janie, of Valley
View; grandchildren, Tamara Blythe of Decatur
and Heather Whited and
Andrew Neighbors of Valley
View; great-grandchildren,
Layni, Zane, Colton, Coy
and Chaynie; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Wise County Messenger,
January 10, 2010
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Funeral for Salomae Holgate, 97, of Decatur was to
be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
9, at Brownfield Funeral
Home Chapel in Brownfield.
Burial was to follow at Terry
County Memorial Cemetery
in Brownfield.
Holgate died Tuesday, Jan.
5, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born Sept. 27, 1912, to
Walter Eugene “Buster”
and Sarah Elizabeth Jacobs
Steen, she married Barney Hird Holgate March
25, 1939, in Lubbock. She
retired from Lubbock ISD
after 25 years as a pastry
chef.
She is survived by her
sons, Stan Holgate of Fayettville, N.C., and Forrest
Holgate of Grand Junction,
Colo.; daughter, Elizabeth
“Liz” Young of Decatur; six
grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; sister, For-
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Funeral for June Logan
Griffeth, 81, was Jan. 6 at
the Rhome Church of Christ
with Roy Deaver officiating.
Burial followed at Aurora
Cemetery.
Griffeth died Thursday,
Dec. 31, 2009, in Haslet.
Born Oct. 31, 1928, in Decatur to Boyd and Lucille
Logan, she was a homemaker. She married Claude Griffeth Aug. 3, 1947, and she
was a member of the Rhome
Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death
by her husband on July 18,
1973.
daughters, Linda Gray and
husband, Earl, of Justin
and Charlotte Wilson and
husband, Joe Max, of Fairview; grandchildren, Brian
Gray and wife, Melanie,
Angela Gray Scott and husband, Brandon, all of Justin, Joe Ryan Wilson and
wife, Kelly, of Fairview and
JUNE GRIFFETH
Valarie Wilson Ruhs and
husband, Craig, of Dallas;
great-grandsons,
Randall
Gray, Logan Scott and Max
Wilson; and a sister, Peggy
McCurdy of Rhome.
Pallbearers were Brian
Gray, Joe Ryan Wilson,
Brandon Scott, Craig Ruhs,
K.C. McCurdy and Kyle McCurdy.
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1935-2010
Graveside service for
Charleen Lamb, 74, of
Bridgeport was to be at 2
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Poe
Prairie Cemetery near Millsap. Ray Cook, Jim Pewitt
and Joe Richardson were to
officiate.
Lamb died Wednesday,
Jan. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 14, 1935, in Dennis to Charlie and Nessie
White, she was a member of
Carpenter Street Church of
Christ and a homemaker.
by her husband E. L. (Joe)
Lamb; son, Perry Lamb;
three sisters; and three
brothers.
She is survived by daughter, Teresha Lamb; son, Joel
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Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Frank Barnett
bride formerly Savannah Leigh Matzinger
Ashley Nicole Smith
and Richard Ronald Bradley
Vows exchanged Nov. 21, 2009
Vows to be exchanged June 12, 2010
Raymond and Reba McKeever
Fiftieth wedding anniversary Jan. 8, 2010
RAYMOND AND REBA MCKEEVER
MR. AND MRS. JOHNNY FRANK BARNETT
Savannah Leigh Matzinger and Johnny Frank Barnett, both of Denton, were
married in a single ring ceremony Nov. 21, 2009, at the
Robert Carr Chapel in Fort
Worth.
The bride is the daughter
of Dan and Leah Matzinger
of Lake Bridgeport.
The groom is the son of
Gary and Tarrie Barnett of
Seattle.
Following a cruise to Central America, the couple
lives in Denton.
RICHARD BRADLEY AND ASHLEY SMITH
Ashley Nicole Smith of of Howard Payne University.
Plano, daughter of William She is employed by Frisco
and Linda Smith of Run- ISD as a fourth grade math
away Bay, will marry Rich- and science teacher.
The prospective groom
ard Ronald Bradley of McAllen, son of Richard and Gail is a 2000 graduate of Katy
Bradley of Garland, June 12, High School, 2004 graduate
2010, at The Club at Run- of the University of Texas at
away Bay. Johnny Irish will Austin and a 2007 graduate
of the University of Houston
officiate the ceremony.
The bride-elect is a 2002 Law Center. He is a briefing
graduate of Bridgeport High attorney for the Thirteenth
School and a 2006 graduate Court of Appeals.
Raymond and Reba McKeever of Paradise will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary with a reception hosted by their daughter, Connie Johnson and
husband, Carl, of Argyle
from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 10, at Bridgeport Lions
Club Building.
Raymond McKeever and
the former Reba Martin
were married Jan. 8, 1960,
at Bible Baptist Church in
Bridgeport.
Raymond retired from
Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth.
born Dec. 29, 2009, at Wise
Regional Health System
in Decatur. He weighed 6
pounds, 2 ounces and was
18 inches long.
She has a sister, Kaylee
Marie, 5.
Grandparents are Eric
Witte, Jerry and Kimberly
Hayes, Wendell and Jeannie Rogers and Barbara
Hoekman.
Great-grandparents are
Hershel and Barbara Poole,
Billy Joe Rogers, David
Witte, Karen Rae and Tony
and Marcy Hoekman.
Grandparents are Jimmy and Janis Meyers of
Bridgeport and Joe Murphy of Bridgeport.
Howard and Martha Meyers and Sybil Miller, all of
Bridgeport.
NEW ARRIVALS
Marshall Layne Moore
Dec. 23, 2009
Danny
and
Amanda
Moore of Sunset announce
the birth of a son, Marshall
Layne, born Dec. 23, 2009,
at Wise Regional Health
System in Decatur. He
weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long.
He has a brother, Dillon,
5, and a sister, Abigail, 1.
Grandparents are Danny
and Peggy Moore of Bowie,
Susan Murray of Tulsa,
Okla., and James Leezy of
Bakersfield, Calif.
Wanda Moore of Sadler,
Hilda Hake of Bakersfield
and James Leezy Sr. of
Lakeside, Calif.
Orlando Wiley Ayala
Dec. 28, 2009
Orlando and Jada Ayala
of Chico announce the birth
of a son, Orlando Wiley,
born Dec. 28, 2009, at Wise
Regional Health System
in Decatur. He weighed 8
pounds, 13 ounces and was
19 3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Jamey
and Robbie Smith of Cottondale, Karen and Jack
Keller of Chico and Mario
and Petra Ayala of Fort
Worth.
Freda Wiley and Onita
Smith, both of Chico.
Alex Kaine Tolbert
Jan. 4, 2010
Keely Tolbert and Ronnie
Church of Boyd announce
the birth of a son, Alex
Kaine Tolbert, born Jan.
4, 2010, at Wise Regional
Health System in Decatur.
He weighed 6 pounds, 7
ounces and was 19 inches
long.
Grandparents are Shella
and Gary Cole of Azle and
Casey and Rhonda Church
of Newark.
Virginia and Wayne Melton
of Boyd.
Great-great-grandparent
is Mary Galttana of Azle.
Whitney Michelle
Messick
Jan. 2, 2010
Wendy and Adam Messick of Chico announce the
birth of a daughter, Whitney Michelle, born Jan.
She weighed 7 pounds and
was 18 inches long.
She has two sisters, Lindsey Renee and Heather
Leeann, both 2.
Grandparents are Katie and Willie Lovejoy and
James Messick, all of Chico
and Carrol Miller of Maypearl. Great-grandparents
are Jean Ford of Springtown and Barbara and Dan
Sherman of Phoenix.
Charlie Case Campbell
Jan. 4, 2010
Justin and America Manda Campbell of Gainesville
announce the birth of a son,
Charlie Case, born Jan.
Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds,
10 ounces and was 18 1/2
inches long.
He has a sister, June Kay,
2.
Grandparents are Bill
and June Marquis of Ponder and Larry and Sharon
Campbell of Krum.
Great-grandparent
is
Meiko Gann of Ponder.
ounces and was 20 inches
long.
Grandparents are Sherry
and Jason Smith and Bertha Davis of Decatur, and
Charles Price of Abilene.
Kasen Ray Hart
Jan. 4, 2010
Ashlyn Rae Clayton
Dec. 31, 2009
Kasey Terry and Joshua
Hart announce the birth
of a son, Kasen Ray Hart,
born Jan. 4, 2010, at North
Texas Community Hospital
in Bridgeport. He weighed
7 pounds, 7 ounces and was
19 3/4 inches long.
He has a brother, Joshua
Dwayne Hart Jr., 1.
Grandparents are Laura
and Don Tincler of Bowie,
Bobby and Cinny Terry of
Bellevue, Kevin and Carla
Scrogum of Archer City and
Tammy and Tom Capps of
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Robert and Crystal Clayton of Azle announce the
birth of a daughter, Ashlyn
Rae, born Dec. 31, 2009,
System in Decatur. She
weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.
She has two sisters, Jordyn, 8, and Madasyn, 7.
Grandparents are Robin
and Lawrence Williams of
Springtown and Charlean
and Scott Roberts of Azle.
Rex and Wanda Eason of
Morgan.
Great-great-grandparents are Hazel and Joe
Murray of Weatherford.
Zaiden Ethan Davis
Jan. 5, 2010
Charlsi Price and Peter
Davis of Decatur announce
the birth of a son, Zaiden
Ethan Davis, born Jan.
He weighed 7 pounds, 9
Gabriel Austen Witte
Dec. 29, 2009
Kimberly Darnelle and
Austen Kyle Witte of Denton announce the birth
of a son, Gabriel Austen,
Allie Ryan Murphy
Dec. 29, 2009
Ryan and Kristy Murphy
of Paradise announce the
birth of a daughter, Allie
Ryan, born Dec. 29, 2009,
System in Decatur. She
weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches
long.
She has a sister, Landri
Murphy, 4.
Jacob Noble Juarez
Dec. 22, 2009
John and Angela Juarez
of Decatur announce the
birth of a son, Jacob Noble,
born Dec. 22, 2009, at Denton Regional Medical Center in Denton. He weighed
7 pounds, 15 ounces and
was 19 3/4 inches long.
He has one brother, John
William Legend, 4.
Grandparents are Anna
Mizell of Aubrey, Stanley
and Bessie Mizell of Blooming Grove and Janie Juarez
of Denton.
Paul Keefer and Milton and
Naioma Cofer, all of Krum,
and Josephine Sanchez of
Denton.
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waiting period.
“We invited whoever we
ran into in the next few days,”
Lori said. “It wasn’t going to
be anything fancy.”
Word of the wedding spread
quickly, leading to a bigger
crowd than expected for the
wedding. Seventy people
showed up at the store, and
the back room was transformed into a make-shift
chapel, with guests sitting on
bags of feed on each side of an
aisle.
“We didn’t know if there
would be two people here,”
Lori said. “It was great to see
so many people.”
Just before 6 on their wedding day, Roy changed from
his daily uniform of overalls
into jeans, boots and a cowboy
hat. Lori wore a black dress
and carried a bouquet of red
roses given by a friend.
Without a recording of the
wedding march, guests happily hummed the tune as Lori
walked down the aisle.
After the wedding, Lori and
Roy exchanged bites of wedding cake, also provided by a
friend.
“My son brought his iPod
and we listened to music,”
Lori said. “We danced a little.”
Looking back on the day,
the couple smile and are
thankful to the many people
who came to support them.
And while Roy jokes of the
long road that led to marriage, he’s telling the truth
when he said, “But we’re real
happy.”
SPECIAL
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— Pastor
Doyle Wade
officiates
the wedding
of Roy King
and Lori
McCurry
New Year’s
Eve at
Alvord Farm
Supply.
Bags of feed
were used
as seats for
guests.
Speaking of his journey to
the altar, Roy said that over
the years, he’s heard the
positives as well as the complaints of marriage from his
buddies who come to daily
domino games at the store.
But after four years of dating,
Lori changed his mind about
the institution.
“I’ve never been married,
and she was the woman I
wanted to marry,” he said.
“We’re in love.”
Lori smiled, and looked at
Roy’s friends.
“Aw – he’s gotten a lot
sweeter since we got married,” she said.
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Fire destroys building
A Tuesday night fire off of
County Road 3838 near Balsora was caused by an electrical failure, said Marc Dodd,
Wise County fire marshal. An
unoccupied, double-wide mobile home was fully involved
at the arrival of Boonsville/
Balsora and Bridgeport fire
departments. The home was
being used for storage.
Dodd reminds those using
space heaters to be cautious,
being sure to place them at
least 3 feet away from any
combustibles and away from
children and pets.
“You should not leave them
unattended, and you should
not leave children or animals in a room with an open
flame,” Dodd said. “What’s
astonishing is half of the
children under 5 that die in
fires start the fire they die
in. Normally, the way it happens is they get their clothing or blanket caught in a
space heater, a fireplace or a
candle.”
Also, Dodd recommends
homes heated with gas appliances have a working carbon
monoxide detector.
WISE COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3
Filing deadline ...
In the governor’s race,
whoever wins the GOP
nomination will face the victor among seven candidates
seeking the Democratic
nomination. The most recent
candidates to file were San
Antonio physician Alma L.
Aguado, Harlingen rancherbuilder Star Locke and
Clement Glenn, an associate
professor from Navasota.
Already in the race were
Houston Mayor Bill White,
Houston haircare multimillionaire Farouk Shami,
private investigator Bill
Dear of Mount Calm and
Fort Worth teacher Felix
Alvarado.
White, whose decision to
run for governor instead of
the U.S. Senate was welcomed by many Democrats,
is expected to be the person
to beat – though with seven
candidates, it may be difficult to get a majority vote to
avoid an April 13 runoff.
No Democrat has won
statewide since 1994. But
White, a former chair of the
Texas Democratic Party in
the 1990s, said he’s encouraged by the fact a third of
voters are Independents,
and Perry got just 39 percent in his 2006 re-election.
Perry has been relentlessly beating the drum
about everything in Washington, where Hutchison has
worked for the last 16 years,
is bad. White says he doesn’t
think that will determine
the contest in November.
“I don’t think this race is
going to be about one party
or who said what to whom
in Washington,” White told
the Houston Chronicle. “It’s
going to be about where we
want to go with public education, cutting the dropout
rate, reducing barriers to
higher education, plans for
long-term mobility funding for our state, insurance
rates that have skyrocketed
along with our utility bills.”
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Lessons Learned. Natural man has a tendency to make
decisions based on what he thinks is right (Proverbs 14:12).
Where did this type of thinking start? God gave man the first recorded commandment: “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the
garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
thou shalt not eat of it…” (Gen 2:16,17). Adam and Eve completely disregarded
the truth and went along with their own thinking. Due to the error of man, in
the Garden of Eden, the death sentence was passed on to all of mankind (1st
Corth. 15:22). So don’t blame God for death, blame Adam. Do you realize we all
have the same chance at everlasting life as Adam and Eve had? There is some
forbidden fruit out there that we are commanded to stay away from. This forbidden fruit is anything taught contrary to the word of God. Just as mother Eve was
deceived, there is deception going on today. We are to heed this commandment:
“Let no man deceive you by any means…” (2nd Thes 2:3). Remember, when
Eve was deceived into taking the forbidden fruit she; “saw the tree was good for
food…pleasant to the eyes”. To keep from being deceived, we are instructed to:
“Keep thee far from a false matter” (Ex23:7). “Prove all things”(1st Thes 5:21).
Study to show thyself approved”(2nd Tim 2:15). There is no excuse for being
deceived. God means what he says. Jesus says: “Blessed are the meek: for they
shall inherit the earth” (Math: 5:5). Jesus called himself a man. What have you
been taught? Don’t be deceived.
(Republican) Incumbent
Paid pol. adv. by Katherine Canova Hudson, Bridgeport, TX
Karen Green
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Karen Green, Richard Green, Treasurer, Bridgeport, TX
Terri Lynn Johnson
Paid pol. adv. by Terri Lynn Johnson, C. Douglas Johnson, Treasurer, Decatur, TX
Ken Steel
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Ken Steel, Boyd, TX
Danny Lambert
Jan Morrow
Paid pol. adv. by, Jan Morrow, Decatur, TX
Rob Hawkins
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Rob Hawkins, Bianka Wooten, Treasurer, Bridgeport, TX
Kevin Burns
Paid pol. adv. by Kevin Burns, Dan Faires, Treasurer, Decatur, TX
WISE COUNTY CLERK
Sherry Coursey Lemon
Paid pol. adv. by Sherry Coursey Lemon, Bridgeport, TX
WISE COUNTY JUDGE
Bill McElhaney
Paid pol. adv. by Bill McElhaney, Phil Ryan, Treasurer, Bridgeport, TX
WISE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK
Brenda Starnes Rowe
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Brenda Starnes Rowe, Matthew Rowe, Treasurer, Paradise, TX
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Danny Lambert, Susan Lambert, Treasurer, Boyd, TX
Harry Lamance
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Harry Lamance, Cindy Lamance, Treasurer, Boyd, TX
Brent Wilson
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Brent Wilson, Tamme Byers, Treasurer, Boyd, TX
Don “Yank” Underhill
(Republican)
Paid pol. adv. by Don “Yank” Underhill, Brian Bean,Treasurer, Boyd, TX
Cristy Begeman Fuqua
Paid pol. adv. by Cristy Begeman Fuqua, Paradise, TX
PRIMARY
ELECTION
TUESDAY,
MARCH 2
8A
DEATHS Directory
of
Wise County
Geraldine Fridell
1930-2010
Memorial service for Geraldine Fridell, 79, of Keller
was Jan. 5 at Restland Coppell Funeral Home, and funeral was Jan. 6 at St. Ann’s
Catholic Church with burial
at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.
Fridell died Sunday, Jan.
3, 2010, in Keller.
Born Aug. 16, 1930, in
Decatur to Alf and Virginia
Brown, she married U.S. Air
Force Captain Willis “Jack”
Fridell. Her hobbies included cooking, decorating and
garage sales.
by her husband; her son,
Mike; and a granddaughter,
Amy.
She is survived by daughters, Gail King and husband,
Fred, and Marsha Jenks and
husband, Rodney; grandchildren, Julie Fredericksen
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CHURCHES
Call the
GERALDINE FRIDELL
and husband, Chad, Derick
King and wife, Valerie, Chelsea Coker, Dustin Jenks and
Jessica Jenks; great-grandchildren, Devon, Damon,
Ashton, Ella and Hadlee;
three sisters; and two brothers.
January 10, 2010
at 940-627-5987 to list your
church and
worship hours
for as little
as $14 a week.
Pastor Quint Burks
Sunday Morning Worship.....10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evenings.........................6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings..................7 p.m.
Clothes Closet & Angel Food Ministries
Every 4th Saturday
1921-2009
Funeral for Ella Rea
Riggs, 88, of North Richland
Hills was Jan. 4 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel
with Joe Lighner officiating.
Burial followed at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Riggs died Wednesday,
Dec. 30, 2009, in North Richland Hills.
Born May 23, 1921, in Cottondale, to Zedulon Edwin
and Lilly Mae Provence, she
was married to E.P. “Buck”
Riggs for 53 years. She was
a member of Northgate
Church in Haslet.
by her husband and sons,
Jesse Edwin Riggs and Emmett DeWayne Riggs.
She is survived by a son,
Rickey Paul Riggs of Colleyville; daughters, Glenda
Riggs of Haslet, Regina Bolling of North Richland Hills,
Janie Riggs of North Richland Hills, Kathy Cavender of Paradise and Tinker
Crowe of Keller; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Cavin
Riggs, David Riggs, Mark
LaPrade, Adam Riggs, Doug
Bolling, Jason Bolling and
Trey Thompson. Honorary
pallbearers were Joe Hall,
John Hall, Roy Provence
and Travis Provence.
www.nvmistries.org
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
First Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Rev: Lionel Bailey
Sunday School.......... 10 a.m.
Worship Service........11 a.m.
Tues. Bible Study......7 p.m.
Fellowship Dinner
5th Sunday.............12 noon
Bible Study - 10 a.m.
Workship - 11 a.m.
Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.
Church Phone - 940-433-2648
469-688-0931
940-466-3990
4th & Main • Paradise, TX
www.slidellbaptist.com
Bring Your Family
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
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
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Pastor: Roland Hodge
Music Director: Olin Blase
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
www.pgcowboychurch.com
Come Check Us Out!
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evenings 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.
3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur
January 10, 2010
Pastors
Chris &
Linda Brown
Linda Diane Poston
1947-2010
Graveside service for
Linda Diane Poston, 62, of
Justin was Jan. 4 at Aurora
Cemetery. The Rev. Gary
Sessions officiated.
Poston died Friday, Jan. 1,
2010, in Garland.
Born Dec. 26, 1947, in
Lubbock, to Jack and Nora
(Baxter) Barnett, she married Tony Vaughn Poston
Dec. 21, 1968, in Lubbock.
by a brother, Michael Curtis
Barnett.
(across from Dub Johnston Arena)
940-627-2795 • 817-228-5577
SUNDAYS
Ella Rea Riggs
112 CR 2395 • Alvord
www.wcmessenger.com/church
husband; a son, Robert
Poston and wife, Jenny, of
Rock Hills, S.C.; daughters,
Kristi Leigh Shilt of Nixa,
Mo., and April Allison Culver and husband, Jason,
of Justin; grandchildren,
Christopher, Katelynn, Kasey, Austin, Hayden and Collin; her mother of Portland;
and a sister, Dee Barnett of
Portland.
940-626-0006
or 940-300-1771
[email protected]
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• Passionate about Christ
• Faithful to God's Word
• Committed to Reaching Our Community
Kevin J. Moore, Pastor
www.mountzionalvord.com
Ascension & St. Mark
Episcopal Church
SUNDAY SERVICES
English Service 10:30 a.m.
Misa en Españl 12:30 a.m.
The first Sunday of the month at
10:30 a.m. is our Billingual Service
A Mission of the
Episcopal Diocese
of Ft. Worth
WEDNESDAY
SERVICES
Midweek Manna 6 p.m.
Food*Fellowship * Study *Song
5094 US HWY 380 • 940-683-6321
Between Decatur and Bridgeport
www.asmwise.org
First Baptist Church
of Boyd
Pastor Steve Ewton
“Teaching
People Sharing
Jesus
on a
God’s
Word
Journey
to Heaven”
to equip
His saints
for service
Services
Sunday Bible Study .............................10 a.m.
Sunday Worship ...................................11 a.m.
Children’s Church................................11 a.m.
Evening Worship................................... 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study,
adults, youth & children .................... 7 p.m.
Youth Fellowship 5 p.m.
Dinner 6 p.m.
Sr. High 6:30 p.m.
First
United
Methodist
Church
of Bridgeport
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
Rev. Dana
Mike Coker
Miller
Rev.
940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193
608 17th Street, Bridgeport
1930-2010
January 10, 2010
Sunday School ................................10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m.
www.fbcboyd.com
State licensed pre-school for 3-4 year olds.
www.decaturmethodist.org
January 10, 2010
Forks, N.D., for more than
20 years.
He was preceded in death
by his brother, Richard Miller.
He is survived by his wife;
a daughter, Melody Richardson and husband, Gary,
of Decatur; sons, Carman
Miller of Keeter and Bill
Miller of Grand Forks; 13
grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Nursery available
Dr.
L. Spore,
Pastor Pastor
Dr.Roy
Thomas
O. Brumett,
Rev. Johnny Irish, Associate Pastor
104 S. Miller, Decatur, Tx 940-627-3362
(one block east of the courthouse)
Walter Charles Miller
Memorial service for Walter Charles Miller, 79, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Monday, Jan.
11, at Crossroads Church
with Ty Lovell officiating.
Miller died Thursday, Jan.
7, 2010, in Decatur.
Born Aug. 13, 1930, in
Rapid City, S.D., to Wayne
and Clara (Jarvis) Miller, he
married Esther Lee Brown
April 5, 1953, in Tennessee.
He served in the U.S. Army
and was owner of Grand
Forks Supply in Grand
Baptist Church
140 N. FM 730, Boyd • 940-433-2607
First United Methodist Church
Worship - 8:30 a.m.
Worship - 10:50 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:40 a.m.
Mt. Zion
A HAPPY
FACE
MEANS
I Love This Place
2 EXCITING SERVICES
EACH SUNDAY
9:30
a.m.
9:30
11a.m.
11:00
FAITH
TEMPLE
333 F.M. 407 (Illinois St.)
New Fairview, TX
(1/2 mile East of Hwy. 287/81)
A Spirit-led
Full Gospel Fellowship
Sunday:
Prayer..................... 10 a.m.
Morning Worship....10:45 a.m.
Nursery & Children’s Ministry
Sunday Evening.......6 p.m.
Pastor - Windell Splawn, Jr.
817-703-3111
Christian Academy A.C.E.
Curriculum Grades 1-12
www.faithtemplenewfairview.org
Come and see Jesus
2952 Hwy. 380 West • Decatur
(1 mile west of Hwy. 287)
627-1006
www.ccdecatur.org
Contemporary Music & Casual Dress
Sundays
9 a.m...... Sunday School(for all ages)
10:15 a.m............. Worship Service
4 p.m...Community Kids(ages 3 - 6th grade)
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.......... ..Youth(7th - 12th grade)
BENEFIT FOR
ANGELA BENNET
Directory
of
Angela is a single mother of
3 in need of surgery to save her
liver.
For more information call
Donnie at 817-228-5412
or
Jennifer at 817-343-3877
Newark
Church of Christ
Mellown & Chambers
817-489-2658
Sunday Bible Class
all ages ..............9:30 a.m.
Sun. Worship ............10:30 a.m.
Wed. Bible Class
all ages ..................7 p.m.
www.thenewarkchurch.org
Rhome
Church of Christ
170 W. 1st, Rhome
AREA
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Please call 940-627-5987 or email [email protected] for more information
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School…10 a.m.
Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
Come & Share The Joy
“A Warm Welcome Awaits You
at First Presbyterian.”
Trinity Lutheran
Church
1307 10 St. • Bridgeport
Sunday School........9:15 a.m.
Church Service......10:30 a.m.
817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325
817-636-2496
www.rhomechurchofchrist.org
For information Call:
683-5604 or 683-8008
United Methodist
Church
302 S. Weatherford St., Chico
940-644-5186
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.
Pastor: Elaine Bussey
[email protected]
Greenwood
Church of Christ
Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m.
Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m.
Pastor Mark Taylor
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.
Evening Worship . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study... 6:30 p.m.
Family Night (meal served)
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
940-683-3110
NEW SALEM
FREEWILL
BAPTIST
CHURCH
SUNDAY
10 a.m.…Sunday School
11 a.m.……Morning Worship
Wed. Evening 6 p.m.
Minister Bob Ross
940-627-5413
Same location for over 100 years.
940-393-3484
A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Services 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.
940-627-5365
CallCall
940-627-5365
[email protected]
Hwy. 51 South
Decatur, Texas 76234
Interim Pastor: Terry Phillips
Traditional Worship Services
Sunday Bible Study .......................10 a.m.
Sunday Worship .............................11 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
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.
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY SERVICE
10:45 - Noon • 6 - 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
7 - 8 p.m.
Funeral for Connie Diane
Price, 64, of Alvord was to
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
9, at Faith Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jerry Miller
officiating. Burial was to follow at Paradise Cemetery.
Price died Tuesday, Jan. 5,
2010, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 19, 1945, in Fort
Worth to Woodrow Lang and
Beth Collene (Green) Mann,
she married Gerald Mellford
Price April 26, 1968, in Paradise. She was a caregiver,
homemaker and a member
of Faith Baptist Church.
husband; daughters, Holly
Mario and husband, Floro,
of Paradise and Lori Rodgers and husband, Lloyd, of
Bridgeport;
granddaughters, Amber Boucher, Caitlin
CONNIE PRICE
Mario and Ashlynn Rodgers; brothers, Terry Mann of
Fort Worth and Mark Mann
of Paradise; sisters, Janet
Lewis of Paradise and Karen Curry of Decatur; and
nieces and nephews.
January 10, 2010
Lavelle Massie
1923-2010
"A beautiful church, and
friendly people"
200 First St.
at Dogwood
Downtown Rhome
817-637-1633
Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Nursery & Children’s Church
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised
from the dead, a descendant of
David - that is my gospel"
2 Timothy 8
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"Where Your Family Will Find A Home"
• Family Bible Study For All Ages
• The Childrens Place (A Mother's Day Out) 2 days a week
FM 51 South and Preskitt Rd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Decatur, Texas
Sunday Evening. Small groups including a
Phone 940-627-1912
5 p.m. meeting at the church
www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Pastor Joseph Hromanik
817-636-2668
1945-2010
United Methodist
Church
Rhome Assembly
Of God
170 West BC Rhome Ave.
www.RhomeAssembly.org
Connie Diane Price
Rhome
www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org
home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/
Sunday Evening Worship ....... 5 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m.
FM 1204 • Greenwood
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
First Presbyterian
Church
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.
Morris Memorial
DEATHS
Wise County
Saturday, January 23
Out on a Limb, Briar, TX
Live Music with Dale Banks
and the Ace of Hearts
Auction and Food.
9A
Sunday
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
Funeral for Lavelle Massie, 86, of Chico is 3 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 10, at the First
Baptist Church of Chico
with the Rev. Fordham
McElroy officiating. Burial
will follow at Chico Cemetery. Visitation was to be 3
to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at
Jones Family Funeral Home
in Bridgeport.
Massie died Wednesday,
Jan. 6, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born Sept. 24, 1923, in
Chico to Ruth and Melvin
Robinson, she was a member of the Post Oak Baptist
Church in Post Oak. She
bowled, fished, camped,
scrapbooked, sewed, gardened and spent time with
her family.
by her husband, Wayne O.
Massie; son, Tim Cearley;
sisters, Lavana Thornton
and Rita Strong; brothers,
Buddy, Joe, Jimmy Lee,
Charlie and Donald Ray
Robinson; grandson, Eric
Cearley; and great-grandson, Ben.
sons, Kenneth Cearley and
wife, Teressa, of Lufkin,
Mike Cearley and wife,
June, of Troup, Steve Cearley of Bridgeport and Gary
Massie and wife, Mary Jane,
LAVELLE MASSIE
of Chico; daughter, Kim
McElroy and husband, Ford,
of Bridgeport; brothers ,Gerald, Melvin Jr., David, Paul,
Richard and Stanley Robinson; sister, Carolyn Thompson; grandchildren, Stacie,
Rodney, Glenn, David, Sharon, Tracey, Sheri, Michael,
Cindi, Kenneth Wayne, Lisa,
Misty, Stacy, Tashia, Tiffany,
Tina, Gary O., Kristin and
Alicia; 35 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers are Michael
Cearley, Gary O. Massie,
Gregg Graham, David Drysdale, Jeff Mekalip, Pat Burross, Michael Crunk and
Steve Stanford.
January 10, 2010
Wednesday
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
Musical Presentation
Dec. 20 • 6 p.m.
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
Hwy. 287, Decatur
940-627-6131
Fun For All Children/Youth
www.centralfellowship.com
Jean Ann Rainwater
1945-2009
Sunday at 9:30 & 11 A.M. • Wednesday at 7 P.M.
400 W. Hwy 380 • Decatur • 940-627-5820
vicotoryfamilychurch.com
PARENT TALK
A Bible Study for
Parents - Begins
January 10
at 9 a.m.
Memorial for Jean Ann
Rainwater, 64, of Decatur
will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 12, at Ascension and St.
Mark’s Episcopal Church in
Bridgeport with Father DeWayne Adams officiating.
Rainwater died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Fairfield.
Born Sept. 5, 1945, in
Upper Derby, Canada, to
Worthington and Harriet
(Astles) Lyons, she married
Walter Rainwater Sept. 3,
1966, in Utica, Mich. She
was director of Wise County
Committee On Aging and
Meals on Wheels.
She was predeced in death
by her husband in February
1988; brothers, Reginald and
Douglas Lyons; and a sister,
Roberta Knust.
She is survived by brothers, E. H. Lyons and wife,
Nancy, of Comox British Columbia, Canada, and George
Lyons and wife, Lorraine,
of Utica; sister, Deloris
Roggenbuck and husband,
Fred, of Macomb, Mich.; 16
nieces and nephews; and
stepdaughters, Judy Stoddard and Renee Hall of
Michigan.
January 10, 2010
LAW OFFICES OF
STEVEN M. WILLIAMS
New Member Class -
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•
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•
•
January 24 and 31 in the
Conference Room 9 a.m.
For new church members
and for those who are
interested in FBC
Married Life Live February 13
1204 12th St. • Bridgeport • 940-683-4037
www.fbcbridgeport.com
WE’RE
EXCITED
ABOUT 2010
Sunday
Schedule
99a.m.
Study
a.m. Bible
Bible Study
10:15a.m.
a.m. Worship
Worship
10:15
p.m. Evening
Worship
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New Year
With Us!
Ken May, Pastor
1200 W. Preskitt (940)627-3235
Criminal Law
Family Law
Personal Injury & Accidents
Civil Litigation
Auto/Truck Accidents
On the Job Injuries
802 W. Bus. Hwy 380
(Next to Dairy Queen)
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-6060
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• Livestock Care/
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Classified Gold: 10 a.m. Friday
Real Estate and Classified Display:
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Classified Gold: 3 p.m. Wednesday
Error Responsibility:
Customers are asked to check their ad immediately after it appears in the paper and
report at once any error found. Claims for
adjustment should be made at that time.
The Wise County Messenger is responsible
for an incorrect ad only the first time it
runs, so check your ad carefully.
Special Offers:
Business Services: Place a paid ad for
four weeks in the Business Services classification of the Wise County Messenger
for $50. Receive a bold heading and the
fifth week is FREE. Run the same ad in
Classified Gold for an additional $32 for
five weeks (price based on 20 words or
less ad).
Classified Gold goes into 21,000
additional homes.
For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold
headline for two weeks for $25, and if
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based on 20 word or less ad).
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edition are $12 per week for 20 words or
less (each additional word is 60¢). Run
the same ad in Classified Gold for an
additional $8 per week (20 words or less;
each additional word is 40¢).
Payments:
In person:
115 South Trinity St., Decatur
By mail:
P.O. Box 149
Decatur, TX 76234-0149
WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
OWNER WILL FINANCE
4/2 on beautiful wooded 1 acre lot.
(817)690-8317.
Acreage
2 VERY NICE LOTS
close to Decatur, trees and electric.
5 acres, $65,000. 5.5 acres,
$72,500. (940)393-8740.
• S of Decatur - 1.29 acres. Older 2
story. Needs repairs. $80,000
• N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime
Hwy 287 frontage & 2 CR frontage.
Shop, well. $250,000
• Sunset 26+/- acres, new stock tank
$5,500 acre. Owner Finance.
• W of Sunset 185 acres, large brick
home overlooking bottom land.
Beautiful place, call for details.
• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles
$9,000/acre
• W of Park Springs 72.82 acres,
older brick, needs repair. Nice truck
shop. $3,950 per acre
• South of Bowie 71 acres, good
recreational place, hunt, fish, run
cattle or horses. $3,500 per acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial
building. Good business or makes a
nice home. $69,500
• Sunset 167 acres, good cattle &
horse place, 40x40 building, stock
tank, well & septic. $2,995 per acre
• Alvord 8 acres, heavily wooded area.
Owner Anxious! Reduced $45,000
• Alvord 62 acres, good location, 3
tanks, beautiful building site. $4,750
per acre
• Rhome 192 acres, lots of
improvements, Trinity River frontage,
$2.3 mil.
• 31 Acres South of Boyd on FM 730
on Trinity River $7,500/acre Seller
Motivated
• Alvord 13.05 acres, 1/2 minerals
$6,500 per acre
• Sunset Older fixer upper, 2 lots
$12,500
PENDING
PENDING
Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd,
Associate
940-845-2120
40 acres located on CR1785 (Park
Springs) Wise County. Coastal,
stock tank, paved county road.
Owner financing available.
$200,000. Call (940)872-3804.
OWNER FINANCE
2 acre lot in nice subdivision. Decatur ISD. $1,500/down. $320/month.
(817)846-5997.
Duplexes
DUPLEX FOR SALE
Great rental property. 103 N. Lane,
Decatur. $49,500. (940)389-1821.
Homes
32 ACRE AG EXEMPT RANCH
w/TWO full homes. Fenced w/multiple ponds, garages, barns, outbuildings. Low taxes. Nicely updated.
$399,999. Buy Wise Real Estate,
(940)399-3900.
Country cottage, 3-bedroom, 1-bath,
CH/A, approximately 12 acres,
$110,000. Commercial buildings on
1.68 acres, Highway 287, Decatur
city limits. (940)872-2521.
RUNAWAY BAY
626 Halfmoon Way, 3/2.5/2 beautiful custom home on golf course.
Lots of upgrades. $229,500.
(817)219-6083.
STOP RENTING!
Lease to own. For more information,
go to: www.redwoodburltables.
com/forsale.htm
or call (940)859-9580.
Deloris
Geeslin
940-626-0921
Shelly
Renaud, Assistant
940-393-5923
• Apartments • Business
Property • Condos/Town
Homes • Duplex Housing
• Homes • Mobile Homes •
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Lease • Facilities • Storage
Buildings
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Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
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(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
TAX REFUND SALE
Lay-away NOW! New government
financing. (817)237-4504. R33893.
Bridgeport - 2/1, large kitchen
hardwood floors, big backyard, fresh
paint, close to schools. Reduced to
$74,000
Decatur- Beautiful 3/2, formal dining,
large kitchen with breakfast bar,
fireplace in living room. Nice covered
patio, privacy fence. Close to Middle
School in Eagle Addition.
Decatur- 11.88 acres, paved roads,
unrestricted. Ready for mobile or new
build. Less than 5 miles from town.
$90,000
Decatur - 3/1 home attached to large
shop on 2 acres. $84, 900
Alvord - 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $87,500
Decatur - 3/2, close to middle school
in Eagle Addition.
Decatur - 11.88 acres Unrestricted,
paved roads, already planted with
crops. $90,000
Chico - 10+/- acres, flat, unrestricted.
$95,000
Runaway Bay - 4/2 2+/- acres with
pond, many trees, 2nd in-law home.
$155,000
RENTALS
WILL MATCH
TAX REFUND!
Call for details. Won't last long.
(817)237-4607.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up & trim
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
(940)433-3117.
YEAR END
CLOSE OUT!
New 2010 models. Save thousands,
$. (817)237-0500. R33893.
Apartments
Decatur: Stonehill Apartments,
2-bedroom, 1-bath, call Stephanie,
on-site manager at (940)627-9200.
Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, 2-bedroom, 1-bath. (1/2 off
1st months rent, Bowie only!)
Sanger: Sanger Apartments, 2 &
1-bedroom available, 1-bath.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Boyd 2/1 apartment. No smoking,
no animals. $600/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-8383.
ONLINE
LISTINGS
CASH WHOLESALE
to the public. Low overhead. Save
thousands. (817)637-1357.
Preferred Properties
MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Investor special! 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex built in 2004 on 1 acre with fenced yard.
$54,000 Call Marilyn
Great starter home remodeled 2/1 on large corner lot. $57,000 Call Marilyn
Spacious 4/2 wonderfully updated paint, flooring, appliances, master bath. Large
covered deck, 360 sq. ft. storage building with loft, storm cellar, 4 stall barn and pipe
fence on 1.682 acres. $114,900 Call Marilyn
New Price! 3/2 brick plus 2 living areas, workshop and fenced yard with trees.
$107,000 Call Marilyn
247 acres near Saint Jo with a mixture of pasture for grazing and woods for hunting
and a large stock tank. $2,950/acre Call Marilyn
Amazing horse property! 19 acres, nice 3 stall horse barn, 2 loafing sheds, pipe
and vinyl fencing, and an immaculate spacious home, Decatur ISD. $575,000 Call
Rhonda
Beautiful Solitare Mobile on 15.85 acres of coastal! You must see this absolutely
immaculate place, with a covered porch the length of the home 2,240 square feet and
a great workshop, Alvord ISD. $172,900 Call Rhonda
www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com
WE LIVE IN
WISE COUNTY &
FOR SALE OR LEASE
1999 double wide with built-in deck.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, office, large living area. Excellent condition. Must
be moved. Available now. Lease,
$900/month;
sell, $52,000.
(940)393-9203, (940)393-9451.
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the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available
on an equal opportunity basis. To
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HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The
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OPPORTUNITY
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Factory direct. Clayton Homes for
less. One stop shopping. Call today!
(940)665-8787.
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to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
www.MidwayProperties.com
or call 940-683-5191
CHEAPER THAN RENT!
3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1 acre! New
carpet, paint and appliances! Will
help with financing! (940)367-7542.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
Each office is independently owned and operated.
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$0 down with land. 2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes. Low, low payments.
(940)665-8787.
2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO
$600/month. $300/deposit. No pets.
Call
(940)644-2713
or
(817)929-1930.
940-627-1990
www.midwayproperties.com
Mobile Homes
Apartment for rent on FM 730 North,
near Grasslands. 1-bedroom, open
concept living/kitchen, bath laundry
area. Area for horses available.
$575/month,
$400/deposit.
(940)393-1778.
Ellen
Johnston
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
President/CEO
817-379-3111
WE SELL WISE COUNTY!
FORECLOSURE
3/2 on 1 acre. (682)229-8192.
GOT LAND?
We've got your HOME! E-Z Financing. (817)237-4471. R33893.
Land, home deals for
(940)665-8787. RBI-33731.
less!!
MUST SELL!
4-bedroom, 2-bath w/2 living areas!
On 1 acre! Vinyl siding, energy efficient windows! Will help with financing! (940)230-2929.
OWNER FINANCE
Darling, newly updated 2/2 in Newark park with country setting. Bad
credit OK,
cheap payments.
(682)286-0693, agent #036227.
Beverly Whetsell
940-399-9545
www.wisecountyrealestate.com
CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 2.829
ACRES with 1,800 sq. ft. of living
space. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 3 walk-in
closets. Shop is 24x24 with 2 car carport
on side, Decatur ISD. $205,000
Lesley
Nivens,
e-Pro
940367-3652
BEAUTIFUL 4/3/2 HOME ON 1.42
ACRES. Reatta Estate home has
2,979 sq. ft., Granite countertops, split
bedrooms, game room upstairs, 40x30
shop, fenced yard. $319,500
REDUCED! 3 bedroom, 2
bath brick home in Alvord
on paved road in nice
neighborhood. House built
in 2005, open concept,
large lot that backs up to
countryside. 2 car garage,
neutral colors throughout.
$115,900
Decatur
1606 W. Bus. 380
940-627-3080
Rhome
817-638-5100
DECATUR- 3 tracts of land, 2 – 13.36 acre
tracts and one 11+ acre tract. Heavily treed
with oaks and cedar. Sandy soil, small barn
on one tract. Fully fenced with vinyl fencing at front. $7,500 - $8,000 per acre
DECATUR
SCHOOLS! 2,700 sq.
ft. house built in 2006, 4
bedrooms, 3 full baths,
2 car garage, 2.5 acres
with trees, quiet area of
nice homes not far from
Decatur. An absolute
MUST SEE! $335,000
Wise County’s
Bridgeport
192 W. Hwy. 380 #1 Real Estate
Company
940-683-3080
(per MLS statistical data)
• Jana Bearden • Lynn Clay • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest • Karen Davidson • Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton
• Natalie Gary • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt • Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Angie Uselton • Linsey Taylor • Geary Washburn
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
Decatur - Location and Grandeur describe this beautiful home close to schools. 4 bedrooms,
4 and a half bath home situated on over a half acre lot in secluded neighborhood. Entertainers
dream home with gourmet kitchen, walk-in closets, crown molding, faux finished walls, and
playroom with plenty of built in cabinets. Huge backyard is pool ready with electrical and gas
hook-ups. Fireplaces in Master and master bath. Third garage can be hobby garage.
HOMES
Decatur - Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home situated on 11 acres. Just outside of
town so taxes are lower. Granite countertops in kitchen, custom ash cabinets in kitchen. Land
offers trees and pasture and tank on back of property. Large game room for entertaining and
great place for the kids.
Azle - This ranch style home on 5 acres features a home with plenty of room inside and out for entertaining and a growing family with 2 living areas
and 2 dining areas. The large country kitchen has been updated with new appliances. You’ll like the covered patio, pool, large shade trees, pipe fencing
and 29x37 barn with 5 stalls, tack room, and concrete center isle. Horse ready with natural sand, and only 1 mile from Eagle Mountain Lake!
Rhome - This 3 bedroom, 2 bath is a great starter home, located in a great neighborhood. Fenced in yard with a large storage building in backyard.
Home has laminate wood floors throughout Northwest School District, easy access to Highway 287 and Highway 114.
Bridgeport - Enter this beautiful property via a tree lined driveway off convenient and easily accessible county road. The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home with formal living rooms and dining room and large kitchen, den with massive rock fireplace and game room. Out back is a beautiful pool and
pool house which could serve as a guest cottage or second living area. All of this on 4.5 fenced acres. Its in the country yet close to shopping, schools
and major highway.
SUPER COUNTRY
HOME on 6.6 acres
(more available) in Decatur ISD. 4 bedrooms, 2.5
baths, 2 car garage, 2,210
sq. ft. + unfinished bonus
room. In ground pool,
nicely landscaped, shop
and party barn. Lots of
trees, area of nice homes
on acreage. $345,000
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Decatur - Beautiful home in park like setting. Mature oak trees surround this home in
Indian Trails. Watch the wildlife on the wrap around front porch or while swimming in the
Gunite pool. This house was created for entertaining outside complete with fire pit by the
pool. Separate apartment above garage makes it the perfect place for in laws or a teenage
retreat.
LOTS/ACREAGE
Bridgeport - 6.4 acres, just minutes from Bridgeport in restricted subdivision. Lots of trees. Creek thru property. Land is at the end of a private road.
Great site for home.
Bridgeport - 157 acres of ranch land near Bridgeport. Current dairy operation but could be feed lot, cow-calf, equine, or commercial. Amenities
include, stock ponds, sorting pens, vet chute, calf table, concrete feed troughs, shops, feed storage and other. The property includes 2 double widesand
4 single wides. Cultivated fields are irrigated for maximum production. Property served by both West Wise and Walnut Creek Water.
COMMERCIAL
Alvord - Property located half mile or so off of 287 N of Decatur. Property has a 4672 sq ft building that could be used for shop, warehouse, etc. 2
mobile homes are included on property.
Bridgeport - Tremendous opportunity and located on one of heaviest traveled streets in Bridgeport. Property is just over half an acre and can be
combined for sale with property on North. Old house is of no value.
11A
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
Condos, town homes
BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME
2-bedroom, 2-bath, HOA swimming
pool, view of golf course & lake. All
appliances included. $850/month
plus deposit. (972)834-8111.
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites
Bridgeport, TX
Condo for rent at Runaway Bay.
1-bedroom, partially furnished.
$600/month, $500/deposit, water &
cable paid. Donna, (940)389-1615.
HOLIDAY MOVE-IN
SPECIAL
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available
Condo for rent, Runaway Bay.
1-bedroom, unfurnished, all appliances, including washer/dryer. HOA
pool.
Deposit
required.
(940)393-1796, (940)575-2114.
Washer & dryer
included
940-536-9346
For rent, overlooking golf course in
Runaway Bay. 1-bedroom, water
and cable provided. $550/month
plus deposit. (940)210-5450.
Business property
405 S. Washburn, Decatur. Ideal location! Approximately 1,000 square
feet. Call (940)393-6285 or
(940)627-5038.
Fort Worth: Texas Motor Speedway,
2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
COMMERCIAL INSULATED
BUILDING
1st month free! 5,000 square foot
warehouse, inculudes 1,200 square
foot office,
$1,500/month! Can
lease separate or together. FM 51
North, Decatur. Cannon Property
Management. (940)368-1811.
Duplexes
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
square
feet
for
lease.
(940)627-2510.
***NOW AVAILABLE
IN BRIDGEPORT***
$695/month, $400/deposit
Ask about our move-in special!
3-bedroom, 2-full bath, all appliances,
W/D
connections.
(817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com
Commercial property. 750 square
foot office space for lease, Highway
114 in Boyd. (940)433-8383.
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH
duplex for lease in Alvord.
$700/month plus $400/deposit.
Please call (940)427-7375.
Office building,
CH/A, includes
kitchen & restroom. $725/month,
1st/last
plus
deposit.
(940)627-5588.
3/2 and 3/1 covered carport, Decatur. $850/month, $700/deposit. We
provide water, trash disposal and
mowing.
(940)389-1963
or
(940)627-0074, ask for Vickie.
ALVORD RENTALS
3/2 and 2/1 available, immediate
move-in. 1/2 off first month rent.
Early payment discount. $450/deposit.
(940)626-8331,
(940)393-8740, (214)803-2784.
Duplex for rent in Bridgeport. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. $750/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-8728.
2-bedroom, 1-bath house in Bridgeport. Garage, laundry room, big
yard, very nice. No pets, no smoking. $600/month plus deposit.
(940)433-8887, (940)399-0080.
For lease: 3-bedroom, 3-bath double wide on 1 acre, Bridgeport
schools, in town. Separate office
area. No inside pets, 1-year lease.
$800/month, $800/deposit. Available for lease now. References
checked.
Weekdays,
(940)683-2393.
“Timeless Elegance”
www.spenceproperties.com
2-bedroom, 2-bath brick home for
rent. $800/month, $800/deposit. Located off FM 2264. Traci,
(817)637-3037.
200 Cyndilu • Decatur - 3/2/2
Ready Jan. 1
$1,600/month - $800/down
205 W. Ash • Decatur - 3/2/2
Ready Jan. 1
$1,300/month • $300/deposit
402 & 406 E. Ash • Decatur - 3/2/1
Ready Jan. 1
107 S. Lane • Decatur - 2/1/2 CP
Ready Jan. 1
$895/month • $300/deposit
604 Carpenter • Decatur - 3/2/2
Ready Jan. 1
Duplex for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
602-A Crestridge Court, Decatur.
$800/month. (940)964-2631.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-car garage,
CH/A, fenced backyard. Decatur
ISD. Available now. (940)627-6553.
Duplex for rent. Paradise ISD.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, no pets.
$700/month. (940)683-4380 or
(940)389-1357.
2/1 rent house in Bridgeport.
$750/month, $750 security deposit.
No pets.
(940)683-5917,
(817)304-0056.
DUPLEXES & APARTMENT
Bridgeport, $600-$650. Some include 1st 2 weeks free! Cannon
Property
Management,
(940)368-1811.
2/1, fenced yard, beautiful view. 7
miles from Wal-Mart off FM 51
South, Paradise ISD. No pets.
$650/month,
$650/deposit.
(940)427-2285.
For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex
in
Alvord.
$650/month.
(940)393-0696.
940-372-0634 • 817-825-4647
3 or 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with
room for horse. Large storage barn,
nice neighborhood, fenced backyard, outside pets only. $1,500.
(940)627-5050; cell, (940)626-9955.
3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Extra
clean, new carpet. No pets. Room
for 2 horses. $1,200month.
(940)627-5050; cell, (940)626-9955.
NEW DUPLEX FOR RENT!
1,250 square feet, 3/2, loaded with
extras. $500/deposit, $900/month.
405 E. Mulberry, Decatur. Call
(469)585-0122.
Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom duplexes in Bridgeport & Decatur.
$650-$725/month, month-to-month
lease. Donna, (940)389-1615.
Homes
***INCREDIBLE DEAL IN
RUNAWAY BAY***
$795/month, $500/deposit. New
2-story home w/fenced yard. 3-bedroom, 2-bath. All appliances &
washer/dryer connections. Pet
friendly. (817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, Rhome. No
pets. $700/month, $500/deposit.
Call Pam, (817)296-9050.
All homes include lawn care.
BRING YOUR HORSES
2/1 in Greenwood on 3+ acres.
Also, barn with stalls & other out
buildings. Great for all animals.
$950/month, $950/deposit. Mark
Moran, (940)704-7212.
3/2 brick home in Rhome. Call
Becki, (817)307-3709.
COUNTRY LIVING
2/1 brick guest house, 1 mile north
of Decatur. $1,000/month; +
$100/month per horse. $500/deposit.
No
pets/smoking.
(817)925-2574, (940)627-6627.
For lease: 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick.
Stratton
Street,
Decatur.
$985/month. (940)627-0900.
Country living, Decatur. 2/1 house,
new kitchen, washer/dryer connections, extra storage, large fenced
yard. No smoking. $800/month +
deposit. (940)231-5235.
4-bedroom available, N. Cates
Court, Decatur. New home, all brick,
pets welcome. (817)247-0246.
For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, CH/A,
carport. 3 miles west of Decatur.
References
required.
(940)627-5485.
M
GREAT DEAL IN BOYD!!!
$850/month, $500/deposit
BEAUTIFUL 2-STORY
NEW HOME FOR LEASE.
3-bedroom, 2-full bath, appliances,
W/D
connections.
Fenced
yard.(817)270-HOME.
www.shorthornpm.com
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD
3/1.5, fenced back yard, Decatur,
close to schools. Available in January. (940)399-9282, (940)399-9289.
HOMES
Decatur, Cottondale
& Alvord
(horses permitted), 3-bedroom, 1 or
2-bath. Some include 1st 2 weeks
free! Cannon Property Management, (940)368-1811.
In Boyd, 2 & 1-bedroom houses.
Very clean, appliances, no pets.
Starting
at
$550/month.
(817)444-3636.
New 3/2/2 brick home, loaded, 1/4
acre, Runaway Bay. $1,279/month,
100%
financing
available.
(817)733-3444.
Spend the winter on the lake! Furnished 1-room cabin on Lake
Bridgeport, all utilities, full-size kitchens, dish TV, (no phone).
$720/month plus tax, $100/deposit,
refundable. Call (940)683-3016.
Available November-March.
OLLIE
SANDERSON
R E A L
E S T A T E
3-bedroom, 1.5-bath in Decatur.
Cute house with large yard.
$650/month plus $500/deposit. Call
(940)389-2548.
Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383
Clint Sanderson, Realtor
Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761
American Dream Realtor
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Waterfront & Beyond, Inc.
BOYD: Well cared for 4/2/1 brick,
formal dining, fireplace, large
patio, fenced backyard. Very nice.
$157,500
Come let us make your Dreams come true.
252 US Hwy. 380 West • Runaway Bay, Texas 76426
940-575-4464 • www.amer-dream.com
DECATUR: Spacious 2,147 sq. ft., 3
bedroom, 2.5 bath, built in 2000. Great
home in desirable location. Double lot with
side entry 2 car garage, quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to Intermediate and
Middle Schools. Elementary school within
4 blocks. Features covered patio, hot tub,
den, sprinkler system and new CH/A unit
installed in 2008. Also includes separate
120’ storage building. $199,500
PARADISE: Beautiful 78
acres with 3 ponds. Stone and
brick double wide of no value.
Great investment property or a
wonderful place for your dream
house. $3,200 per acre
Marilyn Gokey, Agent
817-929-5910
www.trinitrealtytexas.com
16 ACRES WITH OVER 700 FT. OF HWY 380 FRONTAGE. This would make a good spot for
several types of business. Hard to beat this price of $350,000
SHOPPING STRIP in Bridgeport on 16th Street. Only $250,000
RUNAWAY BAY ON HWY 380 - Just the right spot for a hotel on the waterfront. Who wouldn’t
like a place like that to stay? Golfing, fishing, water skiing. $395,000
WANT TO WEEK-END ON THE LAKE? Here is the place on the west shoreline of Lake
Bridgeport with a sandy beach and small mobile. $69,000
5 ACRES with 4/2 double wide, workshop, 4 car carport, pipe fencing, beautiful pond and
large fire pit. $175,000
10 ACRES with small home, 4 ponds, fence and cross fenced, barns, corrals, several outbuildings. $195,000
BOYD: 2/2 frame home, formal dining, fireplace, hardwood floors, central heat & air, 2 car carport,
storage building, coastal pecan trees on 3.87 fenced acres. $135,000
BRIDGEPORT: Very nice, 3/2 Manufactured home on 1 acre, carport, storage building, fenced
backyard, deck on front and back. $95,000
BOYD: This property was used as a day care. With a few modifications could be 3 bedroom home,
large yard with covered area, front part of house frame and back part metal. Reduced to $75,000
BOYD: Horse property! 3/2/2 metal home, covered front porch, large barn with horse stalls, tack
room, office, work area, hay storage, loafing shed. All this on 16.67 fenced acres of coastal with oak
and pine trees. $299,999 CLOSED
BOYD: REDUCED! 0.6 acres, old house not livable, city water and sewer. $18,000
DECATUR: 20 acres more or less, 8 miles north of Decatur on FM 730. Nice coastal field, good
building spot for that new home. $10,000 per acre
BOYD: City lot in restricted subdivision, city utilities available, paved street. $19,550
BOYD: Commercial property, a most desirable site, 3.28 acres on Hwy 114 in city limits, water
and sewer available. $357,000
WATERFRONT LOT North end of lake. Only $40,000
WE HAVE WATERFRONT LOTS, VIEW LOTS AND GOLF COURSE LOTS IF YOU ARE
WANTING TO BUILD
Serving Wise County and Texas for over 30 years! We are located at Runaway Bay on Beautiful Lake Bridgeport.
Waterfront • Golf Course • Commercial • Lots Acreage • Homes
Billie Horn
Cindy (Horn) Angell
Hugh (Mac) McCrary
Home 940-575-2172
Cell 940-393-1425
Home 940-575-4375
Cell 940-393-1717
BRIDGEPORT: Immaculate 2004 32 X 76
Solitaire Manufactured Home. 4/2 with 2 half
baths, split bedrooms, 2 living areas, large
kitchen, 2 car carport, storage building. All this
and many Oak trees on 8.83 secluded acres.
Easy access to Hwy 199. $159,900
Home 940-575-4922
Cell 940-393-1375
If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call
or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling.
104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234
“Located on the historic Courthouse Square”
ed by Tana
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Making Dreams Reality
Jack Cannon
Broker
940-368-1811
Tana 940-627-5859
Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 15.93 acres, TX sized rooms, WBFP, island in kitchen,
walk-in pantry, lots of windows, split bedrooms, flex space could be 4th bedroom
or office Geothermal HVAC, steel construction and stone, metal roof, full length
front & rear porches, 3 metal buildings, stock pond, fencing, trees, pasture. A must
see! $385,000
Eric Cannon
940-393-5317
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
104 Hackberry Ct. - Gorgeous 2 story, 4/2.5 home, granite countertops, commercial
grade appliances, 2 gas FP, wet bar, wine storage area, stone columns, hand scraped
wood floors, heated play pool and much more. A must see!
1737 Boston Ave- Super nice 3/2 brick home sitting on 2 lots with mature trees in a well
established neighborhood. Recently updated with fresh paint and flooring throughout. Split
bedrooms, oversized garage and large patio. $169,900
303 Frost Street - Well built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on .723 acre lot in the Frost
Hartsell Addition features open floor plan, new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. This
could be yours for the price of $142,000
Bring All Offers! 4.940 acres with a 2/2 rock home located within minutes of Bridgeport.
This property has 327 feet of Hwy 101 frontage, secluded in heavy trees. $157,900
105 PR 1647 - 100+/- acres with scattered to heavily wooded areas and pasture land,
creek, hunting cabin, lots of wildlife, well. Within 5 minutes of Chico. $3,700/acre
Huge Price Reduction in this immaculate 2 story brick home on 2 landscaped lots with
an unbelievable view of the golf course. Custom features crown molding, wood floors,
vaulted ceilings and island in kitchen, study, game room and much more.
587 CR 1743 - Owner says sell this great weekender or permanent home. 2/2 furnished
home with water view of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of
shade trees. $59,900
Decatur - Approximately 6+/- acres with approximately 620’ of Hwy 380 frontage near
Decatur. Call office for details.
Ridgewood Dr.- Looking to build that dream home on interior lot with several trees in
BISD. $30,000
582 Cemetery Road - Country living 3/1 frame home situated on 7.07 acres. Home
features some updating, nice family room with skylight & WBFP, screened in back porch,
nice workshop area, some pens, good coastal field and also mature trees. Priced at
$135,000
Halsell St. - Great commercial possibilities in this 5,000 sq. ft. building located in
downtown Bridgeport. Currently used as cleaners with separate offices and entrance.
Priced at $199,500
BRIDGEPORT- Why pay rent? Bridgeport - 2 duplexes for sale. Large
2/2, live in one and the lease from the other pays over half the mortgage
payment. Possible owner finance OAC at 6%. Call for appointment. One
building has fresh paint and new carpet, w/stove, fridge & dishwasher.
Just $149,621
574 CR 4270 Home & Workshop
on approx. 24 + acres of
pasture, trees and tank. Property
is cross fenced so is perfect for
horse or cattle. $320,000
201 Main, Rhome Investment opportunity! 3
homes on a corner lot. 1, 2, &
3 bedroom homes. Commercial
possibilities.
216 Heather 4/2/2 on 1 acre.
Huge kitchen, living area,
split bedrooms, many energy
efficient features, fenced yard.
Must see to appreciate all the
extras. 189,000
1002 S. College 3/2/2, great
location, corner lot with 2nd
home on property. Well and
many upgraded features.
109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE
DECATUR
LAND
GREAT LOT IN RUNAWAY BAY
24 ACRES - WITH WINDMILL & WELL
41 ACRES - SUNSET
88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR
FARMING OR LIVESTOCK.
MOTIVATED SELLER READY TO MOVE TO NEW HOME! TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS HOME! DECATUR
- 3/2.5/2 on 2.34 acres. Quiet neighborhood, WBFP, open concept, split
bedrooms, flex space, jetted tub, separate shower, too much to list and all
nestled in oak trees. $229,900
4199 FM 51 Home is 3
bedroom, 2 bath on 2 acres of
land, with a spacious metal 25
x 30 shop with concrete floors.
Property is fenced with a small
pond. $175,900
137 PR 4443 3/2 on 2 acres,
fenced and cross fenced, above
ground pool, well maintained
manufactured home, storage.
$82,800 Owner Financing
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
5,000 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE
$1,500/MONTH. 1ST MONTH RENT
FREE
N. TRINITY OFFICE SUITE $350/MONTH
Search The MLS Listing For All Homes Or Properties At
WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET
DECATUR - 3/2/3CP, Seven Wires home on 6.11 acres. Horses welcome, formal
DR, family, media room, split bedrooms, updated in 2002. Shop has heat & air, one
side has office and restroom area, pool w/spa, trees, loafing shed & pasture. It¹s a
Must see! $298,900
PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar,
dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees,
co-op water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500
SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted subdivision. $34,900
DECATUR - 3/2/2 on one acre, rural subdivision, Western décor, open concept, ceramic tile countertops, split
bedrooms, fenced backyard, concrete slab for shop. $137,900
CHICO - 3/3 brick & office/flex spaces on 35+ acres. Large master suite, Texas sized covered deck on front & side,
trees, coastal pasture, huge workshop w/electricity & water, 2 water wells & nice pond. $315,000
FOR LEASE
FOR LEASE IN DECATUR - 2/2/2 town home. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, vent-microwave. Storage in garage,
separate utility. Credit and background check. $1,050/month $1,000/deposit
BRIDGEPORT - 2/2 duplex for lease. $695/month + Deposit
ALL HOMES SECURED WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY!
GOT BUYERS, NEED LISTINGS!
THE MARKET IS MOVING! ARE YOU READY TO MOVE TOO?
JODY ADAMS
940-389-3702
SUSAN ANDERSON
817-821-6659
BRUCE FURGERSON JOHN LANIER
817-996-3202
940-627-9714
940-644-5800
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
940-393-2476
New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome!
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?
Bringing you the BEST in North Texas!
*DECATUR ISD - 3/2.5/2 brick home with 30 x 40 metal shop building. $199,900
*SUNSET - 47 acres fenced, cross fenced with stock tank trees & view. $350,000
*SUNSET - 5 treed acres with custom 40 x 50 insulated shop building. $105,000
*SLIDELL - 30 acres of open pasture, peaceful views, and stock tank. $7,500/AC
*ALVORD ISD - Privacy on 5 acres heavily treed with small open area. $49,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 2 acres on Amon Carter Lake, build ready. $49,900
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 1 beautiful treed acre in Amon Carter Lake! $85,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 1 treed acre on Amon Carter Lake cove! $35,000
www.cokepoe.com
Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
[email protected]
Bruce
Furgerson
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
Nani
Brashears
940-577-1452
[email protected]
MELISSA BAILEY
940-393-5464
NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER
940-577-1452
940-393-5336
SHERRY LAYTON CECE LISBY
940-399-8246
940-399-9141
JIM VANCE ARELI RODRIGUES
940-627-5358
940-399-3015
1705 S. FM 51, Suite #104 • Decatur, TX
Best of
WISE
2009
Se habla
español
Tudor Style with rock and
stone exterior. Great island
kitchen with loads of storage plus
many upgrades and cooling in
ground pool. Cut your mowing
bills in half. Beautiful hardwood
floors, arched columns. Master
with separate dressing areas
and closets. Veranda has lush
landscaping with water features,
salt water volleyball pool and
sports court! 1616 Thousand Oaks
$329,900
I'LL HELP YOU WIN IN 2010!!
Property Listings
Large Acreage Tracts
Farm and Ranch Property
New Construction
Buyer Representation
DFW Metroplex Properties
Relocation
Fred Meyers, Broker
Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
[email protected] • www.tanahomes.com
940-627-9040
www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
Roof top above the rest!
Immaculate home has great
elevation in newer subdivision!
Open floor plan, ample kitchen
with walk-in pantry, office or
CeCe Lisby
formal living, split bedrooms,
940-399-9141
master jetted tub. Expanded living
outside on covered patio with
[email protected]
fireplace. Large 2 acre lot will
allow room for shop or barn.
129 Heritage Parkway West
$234,900
For Information on All of my properties go to
www.bfrealtor.com
Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs.
NANI’S
DECATUR: Kid friendly neighborhood, brick 3/2/2 on 1/2 acre lot. Open floor plan, split bedroom,
fenced backyard. Affordable price at $138,500
ALVORD: Private and secluded. This ranch style home has it all. Comes with more than 2 acres,
workshop and nice size pond. Mature Oak trees surrounding home. $189,900
LOOK AT THIS PRICE! 4 acres full of trees, restricted area. Call for information. $189,000
DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX FOR SALE! All occupied, call for details.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial property features an office and large insulated
metal building/shop. Located on Hwy 287 South between LaQuinta and Ramada Inn. Perfect for all
kinds of business.
BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 bedroom, 2/5 bath on 10 acres with barn and workshop with office.
LOTS AND ACRES FOR SALE
Sherry
Layton
940-399-8246
sherrylayton
@embarqmail.com
A MUST SEE! 3/2/2 home on almost 3 acres. Great location!
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 3/1 with WBFP, 28 X 44
open shop, near downtown.
REDUCED! 3/2/2 in good neighborhood with WBFP. Call for
details.
REDUCED! 30 ACRES, beautiful land in Paradise. Only $5,700/
acre.
Visit our website for a complete list: www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
REDUCED $35,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!
John Lanier
940-627-9714
[email protected]
YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE! Beautiful 4/2.5/2 on 1.69 acres. 2
living areas, breakfast nook, dining, 9 x15 deck overlooks pool
and creek. New flooring. Fresh paint in and out. Bay windows,
solar screens, Oak trees, 70’ tall. Pecan trees along creek. Foot
bridge, ATV trail. $199,900
12A
REAL ESTATE FOR
SALE OR RENT
Mobile Homes
EMPLOYMENT
Employment information
2-bedroom, 1-bath, downtown
Chico. Washer/dryer connections,
trees, pantry, walk-in closet, large
master bedroom & living room.
$450/month.
$300/deposit.
(940)393-5224.
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide and
3-bedroom, 2-bath. Each on 1 acre.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
Rooms
Decatur,
rooms
for
rent.
$400-$475/month, utilities & cable
provided. Deposit & references required. No smoking, no pets.
(940)393-3819.
Spaces & lots
Secure parking, Highway 380, Decatur. Oil/gas equipment, RV, rock
trucks, stock trailers, boats, spare
vehicles. (888)475-7556.
SPRINGTOWN RV PARK
3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
Food service
!!ATTENTION!!
Advertising under this classification is normally not a bona fide
opportunity. Typically, companies advertising here offer information about potential employment. Some are selling this information. We suggest that our
readers thoroughly investigate
these advertisers before investing any money.
Now Hiring: companies desperately
need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours.
$500 weekly potential. Info.
(985)646-1700, Dept. TX-3278.
Adult/Elderly Care
Urgent need! Night time caregiver
needed in my home for two elderly,
female family members. Both have
different levels of need. Experience,
kindness, cleanliness and dependability a MUST! Live-in situation
may be considered. Please call
Jane, (940)859-1600 before 9a.m.
or after 5p.m.
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeport
Now hiring for the following positions
NOW HIRING
Management
Apply in person at
2108 15th St. • Bridgeport
or call
Minimum 2 - 3 Years
Experience
940-683-5023
Apply in Person
Bring Resume
No Phone Calls Please
EEO M/F/D/V
601 S. Washburn St. • Decatur
Medical/Dental
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
SNURSING
UNNY HILLS
AND
SUNSET RV PARK
Centrally located between Decatur,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
wireless internet. (940)845-2007.
• RNs • LVNs
• CNAs • CMAs
Bridgeport Health Care Center, under new nurse management, has
the following openings: LVN, 1st &
2nd shift, starting, $20/hour; weekend RN, starting, $30/hour; CNAs,
1st & 2nd shift; ADON. Apply in person, 102 W. Cates, Bridgeport; fax,
(940)683-5183;
email: [email protected].
Miscellaneous
REHAB
CMA
CNA
Storage Buildings
BOOTH
RENT
OR
APPLY IN PERSON AT
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME to
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE IN WISE
2009
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
940-627-3937
Best of
WISE
EMPLOYMENT
SPACE
AVAILABLE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
FOR
STYLISTS
&
NAIL TECH
Ask about our special!
1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur
940-627-6434
Toll Free: 877-718-8875
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Now hiring for the following
positions, due to growth
www.decaturselfstorage.net
www.yourcountryconnection.com
Your Real Estate
Professionals
®
817-638-9050
101 N. Main St. - Rhome
• Licensed
Social Worker
• CNA’s
701 West Bennett Rd. DECATUR
940-627-4247
EEO M/F/D/V
$84,550 TURN OF THE CENTURY
Rhome: 3 bedrooms, one and a half
baths, two living areas, fireplace, central
heat & air, outside storage building,
large fenced lot.
Call Carol Bailey at 817-229-1303
$105,500 BRING YOUR HORSES!
Decatur: 20.50 acres of horse ready
pasture land, barn, water well and
fenced.
Call Pam Davis at 817-296-9050
Busy doctor’s office seeking
full-time M.A. or C.N.A. Applicants
can apply at 1903 Doctors Hospital
Drive, Suite 35, Bridgeport, TX; or
fax resume to (940)683-0038. Must
be bilingual.
• RN - Behavioral Health * CCU
Garrett Creek Ranch now hiring for
P.M. conference attendant. Apply in
person. Call for directions,
(940)433-2055.
• RADIOLOGY - Mammographer
* Med/Surg
• INPATIENT REHAB Patient Care Asst.
• LVN - Med/Surg * Rehab
• THERAPY SERVICES - *PT & PTA
Outpatient
• COMMUNITY WELLNESS -
PART TIME & PRN
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - LMSW preferred
• THERAPY SERVICES -
Be a part of the Nabors Well Services team! We are
currently seeking Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years of
tractor trailer driving experience for the Decatur location.
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS:
• Medical • Dental • Vision • 401(k)
• Company Uniforms Provided
800-899-3941
DREAMS DO COME TRUE! Unbelievable
home on 5+/- acres. This 3 story 5/2.5 with
3 living, 2 dining areas plus a study is a
dream. It is fenced/cross-fenced with tank,
so bring the horses. $399,000 Call Anne at
817-247-5991
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Exceptional
Deal! This property is on 3+ acres and has
highway 199 frontage and easy access to
FM 51. The building has 4 offices, reception
area, bathroom and 1,000 sq. ft. storage
area. $174,900 Call Anne at 817-247-5991
ROOM TO ROAM! Ranch 3/2.5 nestled in
the trees on 7+/- acres. Game room, shop w/
attached carport, tank, creek, pasture, auto
gate and more. Energy Efficient! $294,500
CALL Anne at 817-247-5991
Drivers needed for end dump and
vacuum trucks. Tanker endorsement required. (940)577-5847,
(940)389-2579.
Experienced heating & A/C installer
needed. Full-time position w/benefits and good pay. Call, e-mail, or
come by Mann Refrigeration at 701
Cates, Bridgeport; [email protected]; (940)683-6266 or
(800)558-6266.
Experienced roustabout crew
pusher. Must have a minimum
Class A CDL. Clean driving record
required. Some travel required
through week, home on weekends.
Please call (940)683-4017 for more
information.
940-683-9046
2202 Hwy. 380, Suite 7, Bridgeport
Now hiring mature, dependable, stable stylist for a busy salon. Please
call (817)991-4976.
NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER
full-time or part-time, Class A or B
CDL required. $13/hour, performance bonus, vacation, holidays.
Hauling in Wise and Montague
counties. (940)644-2863.
OTR DRIVER NEEDED
Experienced, safe, good with people. Running reefer regional in a
5-10 state area. Out 2 weeks at a
time. Good pay. Good equipment.
Run 2,500-3,000 miles per week.
For more information or to apply,
call (940)427-3645.
Professional, hard-working, licensed
massage therapist needed full-time.
(940)389-5104, ask for Heath.
RV Technician-Decatur, Tx.
Growing trailer dealership has an immediate opening for an RV
Technician. Applicants must be able to diagnose and repair:
RV Air Conditioning Systems • Gas & Electric Water Heaters
12 Volt Charging Systems • RV Refrigerators
Propane Systems • RV Plumbing Systems • Awnings
Certifications helpful but not necessary
Cabinet and Wood Working Experience is a plus
Trailer Mechanic
12 Volt Trailer Wiring Systems • Pack Bearings
Repair Lights • Replace Axles
Perform General Maintenance on all types of Trailers
Install Gooseneck Hitches
Install Electric Trailer Brake Units
Welding experience is a plus.
Apply in person 155 CR 4228 • Decatur
PT*COTA*OT/PRN
A NEW CAREER FOR THE NEW YEAR!
LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial
property is located on intersection Hwy 287
and FM 407 with plenty of traffic. Large reception area, kitchen and bath, also separate
large storage building. $324,900 Call Anne
at 817-247-5991
Trades
• General Labor
• Clerical
• Skilled Labor
• Bookkeepers
• ICU * - RN PRN
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital
www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
Up to $7,000 RN Bonus
GREAT PEASTER LOCATION! Come see
this beautiful open concept 3/2/2 home on
over 2 shady acres. Bring the horses or bring
the bikes and go for leisurely bike rides on
the bike path. You’ll love this one. $184,500
Call Kay at 817-343-0484
ADVERTISING SALES
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Great opportunity for outside sales
professionals. Weekly newspaper
publisher is expanding. Seeking 2-3
individuals to cover Denton City,
southwest Denton County and
Northwest Tarrant County. Contract
position, 100% commission with residual commissions. Realistic earning potential $3k monthly with uncapped earning potential! For interview, please call Rick at
(940)441-3797 or send brief relevant resume to:
[email protected].
APPLICATIONS
Exercise Specialist
• LAB - Blood Bank Supr.
• BARIATRICS - Insurance Clerk
IMPRESSIVE! Custom 3/2.5/2 split bedroom
home on 1.32 treed acres. Too much to list
in custom touches. $218,000 Call Kay at
817-343-0484
Retail/Sales
NOW
ACCEPTING
Applicants must be able to diagnose and repair:
• Woundcare - Registered Nurse
Anne Land
Need daily housekeeper in Alvord. 3
hours/day,
5
days/week,
$150/week. Email resume/qualifications to [email protected].
NOW HIRING
All Shifts
Apply in person at
940-626-2800
$880,000 GREAT LOCATION ON HWY
287 IN DECATUR: 8,000 sq. ft. building
plus 960 sq. ft. front porch built in 2004 at
the corner of Thompson. Showroom with 5
offices, 3 restrooms, stock room and 2 work
areas with overhead doors. Call Cliff Moon at
817-229-6599
Music director needed for Sundays
& Wednesdays. Traditional & contemporary services. If interested,
send
resume to: FUMC; fax
(940)683-3041; P.O. Box 237,
Bridgeport, TX 76426.
HEATING/AC/REFRIGERATION
Experienced commercial HVACR
technician needed. Minimum
5-years heating, air conditioning and
refrigeration experience required.
Good pay & benefits. Serious applicants only. Call Mann Refrigeration,
Inc., (940)683-6266 or email resume to:
[email protected].
with experience
or call
$289,900 GREAT COWBOY SET UP
Sunset: Great rock country home, metal roof,
split bedrooms, beautiful kitchen cabinets,
paved road, fenced and cross fenced, private
well and all on almost 12 acres. If our looking
for a place in the country. Call Bob Boughton
at 940-393-5194
$75 PER WEEK
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Housekeeper, full-time; plus drive
kids t after school activities. DPS
background check. Valid drivers licence. Send resume: Hyaz Family,
P.O. Box 855, Rhome, TX 76071;
[email protected].
Nabors Well Services, LTD.
Est. 1948
“The Change You Have Been Looking For!”
EEO/M/F/V/D
Looking for just
the right job?
®
Bridgeport Stone
Now Hiring
Texas Industries (TXI) is a major supplier of crushed stone,
sand, gravel and expanded shale and clay products, and one of
the largest producers of cement and concrete products in the
Southwest. We are seeking skilled and experienced Electrical
Instrumentation Technicians and entry level Utility Crewmembers at our Bridgeport Stone Plant.
Position Summaries:
Electrical Instrumentation Technician – plan and implement
electrical projects, maintain PLC programs, repair/replace
electrical systems and develop team members. Requirements:
5 years progressive experience in industrial electrical repair;
knowledge of three phase/single phase/4160v motor controls,
PLC ladder logic (Wonderware experience highly desirable).
Valid Driver’s License and meet Company driver requirements.
Qualified Candidates can earn over $22+/Hour!
Utility Crewmembers – perform cross-functional duties in plant
maintenance, production, and equipment operation. Operate
mobile equipment, assist with maintenance repairs, lube equipment; maintain work areas. Requirements: 1 year general labor,
equipment operation, or maintenance experience required
TXI offers excellent pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k,
vacation, relocation) and quarterly incentive programs. For more
information and position details please apply in person at:
QUIET COUNTRY! New 2,200 sq. ft. custom
home. 3/2.5/2 on 1 acres has Granite
countertops, 2 living areas, 2 fireplaces, 1
on back porch and gazebo in yard. $189,900
Call Anne at 817-247-5991
On the Square
Springtown
817-220-0633
AWESOME! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2 car
garage on 1+/- acres, 2 fireplaces, split bedrooms, master on 1st floor, covered patio.
$159,900 Call Anne at 817-247-5991
2 Locations
120 Main St.
Paradise
940-969-0123
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
TXI Bridgeport Stone
1795 S. Hwy 101
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4277
TXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
Training available. Whether looking for a part-time position or a career, consider joining our team. Enjoy important and meaningful work
that is close to home with favorable
hours (weekend work not required) and competitive pay and
benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a DOT
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur Independent School District
Transportation Department at
(940)627-9038.
Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not
clean until it’s heavenly clean. Windows, commercial/residential, car
detailing, carpet cleaning, upholstery, lawn care. Bonded/insured.
(940)799-7720.
SERVICES
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
SERVIC
Childcare
Full-time childcare in my Decatur
home. 20+ years of experience.
Contact Colleen at (940)627-3715.
Business
Rick’s
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
CLEANING AVAILABLE
Will clean churches at reasonable
prices. Call (303)829-2057 or
(940)626-4654.
MASTER’S TOUCH CLEANING
Service. Residential cleaning &
household assistance. Quality work,
references available, free quotes.
Arleen,
(940)627-7317,
(940)366-4078.
Let me fix it
A+HANDYMAN SERVICE
All your home maintenance needs.
Light plumbing and electric. Honey
do’s, home/auto repair, winterizing.
Call Karl,
(817)995-7960,
(940)627-1115.
Cowboy Rusty
All types remodeling, decks, covers
or any home repair & power washing. Senior citizen discount.
(469)441-3314.
HERITAGE CREEK
CONSTRUCTION
New construction, remodeling,
kitchen & bath specialist. Free Estimates. (817)846-5997
HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
RUSSELL’S HOME
Maintenance
& Repair
All Types of
Remodeling
940-683-3770
Bridgeport, TX 76426
Painting - Interior, Exterior
Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More
ALL TYPES WELDING
Fences, new construction, barns,
cattle guards, entry ways & more.
(940)255-9495.
Call Us
For All Your Home Needs
940-389-4943
BOOKKEEPING
Reduce your overhead. General
bookkeeping services at reasonable
hourly rates. (817)691-6380.
JAKE’S TRASH
TRAILERS
REGULAR
TRASH PICK-UP
15
$
PRICE
MONTH
940-255-2518 • 940-389-3501
Miscellaneous
AFFORDABLE HOME SERVICES
Anything & everything. 30-years experience. Local references. Free advice & estimates. William,
(940)255-2639.
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates.
www.toddagriffith.com.
VALENTINE’S CAKES
Order now! Celebrations Market.
Call for prices, (940)389-0139.
Williams’ Hauling
& Tractor Works
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
LOWER YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS!
Premium blown insulation in new or
existing homes. Free Estimate.
Servicing all Wise County.
(940)210-2194.
• Brushhog & Finish Mowing
• Blading, Plowing & Tilling
• Backhoe work, driveways
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling
• Land Clearing
• All types cleanup & haul-offs
• Quality work, fair pricing
MR. SWEEP’S
Chimney Cleaning Service. Chimney caps, dryer vent cleaning & fireplace repairs. Call, ask for $20 discount. (817)692-5624.
James Williams
940-399-9138
RAY’S PAINTING
Better work, better price. 20-years
experience. Cell, (940)389-7400.
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
FARM A
RANC
SKID LOADER
with operator. Reasonable rates.
(940)389-8004.
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 in
Wise County. Post-holiday, 1-time
or on-going services available. Dependable, thorough, current local
references. All supplies provided.
(940)389-4236.
Farm Equipment
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Great storage! The best containers
at the best price. (817)726-7669.
Fencing
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain link, wood
privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net.
WE TAKE THE HEAT
TO KEEP YOU COOL!
TACLA26815C
HEATING • A/C • REFRIGERATION
All work guaranteed • 24 hour Emergency Service
401A Certified • Honest, Dependable Service
Carbon Monoxide Leak Testing
• 24 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured
• High Energy Efficiency
817-480-2177
[email protected]
WEDDING INVITATIONS
ENGRAVED NAPKINS
THANK-YOU NOTES
– SPANISH
AND
ENGLISH • QUICKLY
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks,
credit
cards.
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
AND
AFFORDABLY –
115 S.Trinity, Decatur
940.627.5987
Public Fax 940.627.1004
7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday
Visa MasterCard AmericanExpress Discover
messengerofficesupply.com
ARIZONA ALFALFA
3-string, high quality bales. Other
sizes also available. (940)389-3891.
COASTAL HAY
Square bales, fertilized, barn stored.
No minimum, you load. 2008,
$6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd,
(940)433-2335.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
Pygmy goats: colorful babies, wethers & nannies (probably pregnant).
Sell or trade for laying hens, rabbits
or? (940)433-2438.
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
(817)360-6385;
home,
(940)626-4660.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
COASTAL HORSE HAY
square bales, fertilized. No minimum. We help load. Delivery available. Between Decatur/Alvord,
(817)991-7625.
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
Registered, paint gelding, roping
horse, 12-years-old. $1,500. Call
(940)389-9133 or (940)872-3804.
HIGH QUALITY
Horse and cattle coastal hay. Clean,
heavy fertilized. Guaranteed palatable.
(940)644-5156
or
(817)713-1936
WELDING AND FENCING
All types of fencing and welding.
www.tx3dranch.com
(940)210-1242.
Lawn and garden
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE
RIDING LAWN MOWERS
Used lawn mowers for sale. Parts,
service available. Chain saw repair,
chains sharpened.
(940)433-2255.
Livestock
Livestock care/training
HORSES BROKE & TRAINED
Long Ranch, (940)393-6517.
HORSESHOEING & TRIM
$25, trims: $60 shoes. Office,
(940)969-2700; cell, (940)399-8580.
HORSESHOEING BY J.E. HARRIS
$25 for trimming. $65 for shoeing.
Call (817)902-1766.
Miscellaneous
9 LONGHORN COWS
bred to Angus bull. $900/each.
(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
ALL NATURAL BEEF
straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED
Will remove or buy unwanted
horses. Also, buy used trailers.
(817)360-7617 or (940)210-5552.
MIX 30
Wise County liquid feed distributor,
minerals, feeder tubs. Call
(817)675-6545, (940)748-2785.
PETS
NEED YOUR SADDLE REPAIRED?
3 BLACK ANGUS
bulls for sale. Low birtth weight. Call
(940)210-9102.
5-YEAR-OLD ATTRACTIVE
red roan gelding by Peptoboonsmal,
18-months cutting training. 14.3,
1,000 lbs. Excellent for team penning, cutting, roping or ranch horse.
$6,500. (940)390-3542.
LONESOME DOVE FEED
Deer corn, $7.05. 12% Bronco
horse/cattle, $7.60. 14% Calling
Cubes, $6.65. Fire wood,
$180/cord. Located 1231 CR4380,
Decatur.
(940)389-2945,
(940)433-5902. Authorized Bryant
Feed distributor.
Saddles cleaned, oiled & repaired.
Custom leather work. Smith Saddlery, (940)627-3945; cell,
(940)389-3619.
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
PETS
Mowing
ACREAGE MOWING
Tractor services. Plowing, seeding,
aerating, tilling, fertilizing available.
Tommy, (940)482-6578.
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE
baling, mowing, plowing, grain drill,
trees trimmed, gardens tilled. Small
dump trailer available for hauling.
Call
(940)393-9616
or
(940)683-3148.
Pasture and feed
1,200 SMALL SQUARE BALES
of November 2009 native & coastal
clippings,
in
the
barn.
(940)748-2434.
BLACK ANGUS
bulls, 11-14 months; & bred heifers.
Registered, easy calving, good
growth, out of A.I. sires.
(940)964-2273.
www.ntin.net/TruittFarms
HAY
Shop Us First Or Last!
BLACK BRANGUS
pure bred, registered bull, 2 1/2
years old, ready for service.
(940)627-2102.
PYGMY GOATS
3 nannies for sale. $40/each.
(817)262-2289.
50 years of actual service
in Hay Sales. Try us and
see if our prices can be beat!
Thank you,
Danny Taylor
940-389-3068
Charles H. Taylor
940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728
940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
AKC CORGI
puppies, 6-weeks-old. $300/each.
(940)391-9914.
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD
pups, born 11-21-2009. 5 males, 2
females.
$250/each.
(817)917-2014.
CKC PUPPIES
Shih-Tzu, $300-$400. Rat Terrier,
$150. Min Pin, $250. Chihuahua,
$150-$250. All have shots &
de-wormed. (817)220-0849.
Free to good home. Female Chihuahua, 6-months-old, housebroken.
Found off CR4421, Rhome.
(940)594-4855.
OLD ENGLISH BULLDOGS
Registered males & females, each
comes with puppy care pack including shots/worming. Ready to go.
(940)389-1649.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
IFarm Fresh Grade A Jersey
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
RAW MILK
CREAMLINE
All Natural Milk from Grass Fed Cows
Produced, bottled and sold on the farm by...
Clifford and Cheryl Buchanan
Diamond B Cattle Company LLC
940-389-3816
[email protected]
Fence Pipe and Supplies
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
!!ATTENTION!!
Garage sale ads must be called in
BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in
the Thursday edition. If you want
your garage sale ad in All Around
Wise also, it MUST be called in before 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BEFORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the
sale.
Firewood
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Split oak firewood, delivery available. (940)433-2678.
FIREWOOD
for sale. (940)389-3413
(940)389-8511.
Firewood
for
sale.
(940)748-2138 for details.
or
Call
FIREWOOD
Mostly oak. By appointment only!
You cut, you load, you haul. Regular
size
pickup
bed,
$30.
(940)433-2438.
Oak & mesquite firewood for sale.
(940)399-9138.
Miscellaneous
MOBILITY SCOOTERS, LIFTS
New GoGo Scooters 3-wheel,
4-wheel. New Jazzy Wheelchair
Lifts, batteries. Free, in-home demonstration. Matt, MedCare Solutions, (940)393-1427.
MTD lawn tractor. 16.5 HP, 42” cut,
runs good. $600. (214)686-8500,
(940)683-6216.
WOOD BUILDINGS
10x16, $1,450. 12x24, $2,250.
(214)869-1703.
TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
TRANSPORT
Cars
WANTED
I pay cash for old cars & trucks.
(940)391-6757.
IF YOU NEED
a good, dependable car or truck for
$3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl
Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway
287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070.
Ask about our inventory. Let’s do
business!
TOP DOLLAR PAID
for
junk
cars
&
trucks.
(817)220-5682.
Muenster, TX
STOP STICKERS NOW!
The months of January and February
are the time to apply pre-emergent herbicides.
Stop stickers
weeds
Stop
stickers&&broadleafed
broad leaf weeds
by applying pre-emergents
on your lawn NOW!
940-627-7378
Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control & Lawn Care
Your Professional Lawn Care Company
Limited Time Offer
FREE Lawn Fertilization
when you sign up for a full lawn care program.
Se habla español
1110 HOVEY ST., BRIDGEPORT
Furniture
974 Hlavek Rd, Decatur, Texas 76234
www.diamondbcattle.com
Garage sales
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Call for a FREE Lawn Analysis Today
WE PRINT
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE
FARM AND RANCH
AL SALINAS FENCING
Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates,
cattle guards, entryways and all
kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878
or (940)210-0789.
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940-683-1999
$ 299/EACH
NEW sofas, love seats, dinettes,
2-piece queen pillow top w/free
sheet set, dressers, recliners &
more. ONLY 10% down, no credit
check. www.AlsFurnitureOnline.com
Al’s Furniture, Denton; Mon.-Sat.,
10a.m.-6p.m. (940)387-4828.
AARONS: SAVE BIG
Lease return sofa and love seat
from $359. Lamp pairs from $39.
Laptops from $289. Sanitized mattress sets from $119. Washer and
dryer pairs from $379. NEW 60” Mitsubishi 1080P TV $1,299. Short on
cash? Lease to own in 12 months
with no credit needed. Cash, check,
Master Card/Visa. Aarons, 1304 FM
51 South, Decatur; (940)627-5043.
Ask for Miles.
Moving, must sell: brown leather
sofa w/matching club chair, ottoman. Paid $1,500 new in July. Make
reasonable offer. (214)686-8500,
(940)683-6216.
NEW QUEEN PILLOW-TOP
mattress set, $200. (817)862-0782.
QUEEN
PILLOW TOP
MATTRESS SET
New/Warranty
$175
(940)765-5861
DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
BUY HERE
PAY HERE
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
Recreational vehicles
1999 CARDINAL
travel trailer, 28 foot 5th wheel, Arctic package, 4,000 watt Onan generator. $12,000. (940)841-1657,
(940)531-2535.
2001 SUZUKI 500
automatic, 4x4 four-wheeler, 1000
miles, great shape. $3,000.
(940)872-0582.
2008 CRF
250R,
very
good
shape.
(817)851-4693 or
[email protected].
GREAT BIKE!
2003 KLX 400, $2,950. 2004 14'
Pace enclosed trailer w/tie down
system for bikes and ATVs, $2,950.
(940)393-8740.
SMITH RV CENTER
Highway 287 South, Decatur. Sales,
rentals, parts, service (including mobile service) and consignment sales!
1(800)906-6632 or (940)626-8200.
287 SELF STORAGE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Pursuant of Chapter 59, Texas Property Code, public sale
to satisfy landlord’s lien to be held at
287 Self Storage, 13340 Hwy 287, Haslet TX,
817-439-1900
The sale will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan 18.
Property will be sold to the highest bidder. Seller reserves
the right to reject any bid. Sale will consist of furniture,
misc. household, appliances, tools, & misc. belonging to
the following persons: Butch Davidson, Johnny Wayne
Dixon, Jeneil Hughes, Terry Ogburn, Daniel Payne,
Edy Santivanez, Daniel Seng, Victoria Singh-Hundal,
Dandy Wilson.
(Certified funds or Cash Only).
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NOTICES
TRANSPORTATION
yone
Ever me!
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Welc
Bikes
Nece Not
ssary
Chico, Texas
NOT
IT’S
YOUR
GRANNY’S CHURCH
Unless She’s a Biker
Come discover real power and freedom
from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Unchained Biker Church
109 S. Weatherford
Chico, TX 76431
Speedy - President 940-577-6014
Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
2002 Chevrolet extended cab, Z-71
4x4, very nice, 115,000 miles.
$11,500. (817)247-0246.
2003 FORD CUSTOM F150
red, extended cab, V-6, 2/4 drop,
Billet grill, new paint job. $2,000 stereo system, 82,500 miles. $9,500.
(940)210-9051.
1958 CHEVY APACHE
pickup, partially restored, engine rebuilt, new tires & wheels, $4,500.
24’ tandem trailer, new tires, requires
decking,
$500.
(940)627-5773.
1998 CHEVY S-10
extended cab, 3-door, long bed
w/cover, 4.3 liter, V-6, Vortec engine, automatic, cold AC, new alternator
&
battery.
$4,500.
(940)577-0474.
2004 FORD F350
dually, excellent condition. $11,500.
Call (940)859-1326.
through 5th grade will be held in the
Bridgeport Elementary School Cafeteria on Monday, February 1, 2010
at 6:00 PM. Parents of students
currently enrolled in grades Kindergarten through 5th, who wish to
nominate their child for consideration, are encouraged to attend this
meeting. Students who are currently in the program are not required to be retested. For additional
information, please contact Travis
Whisenant, Bridgeport ISD (940)
683-5124.
Bridgeport ISD se complace en invitar a los padres de estudiantes en
grados K-11 a asistir a una junta de
información sobre el programa
Gifted and Talented el Lunes, 1 de
Febrero de 2010 a las 6:00pm.
Esta junta tomara parte en la cafetería de Bridgeport Elementary
School. El propósito de esta junta
es para darles información a aquellos padres que estén interesados en
nominar a su hijo(a) para que participen en dicho programa. Para mas
información puede contactar a
Travis Whisenant al (940)683-5124.
PUBLICATION OF
REGISTERED
SEX OFFENDER
In accordance with Article
6252-13c.1, Texas Civil Statutes,
the Wise County Sheriff's Department is publishing information on
registration of a known sex offender who has moved into Wise
County.
The offender, Mark Allen Talley,
date of birth 7/30/1958, will be residing at 150 Lexington, Haslet,
Texas 76052. Charged with indecency with a child by contact x 2.
His victim was an 11 year old female.
PUBLICACION De
OFENSOR DE SEXO
REGISTRADO
De acuerdo con el Articulo
6252-13c1, de los Estatutos Civiles de Texas; El departamento
del Alguacil del condado Wise
esta publicando informacion sobre un ofensor de sexo registrado
quien se ha movido al condado
Wise.
El ofensor, Mark Allen Talley,
fecha de nacimiento 7/30/1958,
residirá en la dirreccion 150 Lexington, Haslet, Texas 76052. Acusado de indecencia con un niño
por contacto x 2. Su víctima fue
una muchacha de 11 años.
Accessories
FOR SALE: BED
for 2009 Silverado 3500 Dooley,
double wheel. (817)296-0766.
Hall at 201 E. Walnut, Decatur, TX
76234. Sealed envelopes shall be
marked "BACKUP POWER GENERATORS - DO NOT OPEN UNTIL
2:00PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 26,
2010”
The successful BIDDER may be
required to submit written evidence,
such as financial data, present commitments and available equipment,
and will submit such data within five
days of OWNER'S written request.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Decatur City Hall, 201 E. Walnut, Decatur, TX 76234.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
and contract documents may be examined without charge at the Decatur Development Services Department, 1601 S. State St., Decatur,
TX 76234. Copies of such instruments may be obtained from the office of Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc., 801 Cherry Street, Unit #11,
Suite 950, Fort Worth, TX 76102
upon a non-refundable deposit of
$50.00 per set. (KHA office hours:
Monday - Thursday - 7:30 A.M. to
5:30 P.M.; Friday - 7:30 A.M. to
11:30 A.M.).
In case of ambiguity or lack of
clearness in stating proposal prices,
the Owner reserves the right to
adopt the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject any or
all bids. No bid may be withdrawn
within forty five (45) days after date
on which bids are opened.
WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY
DISTRICT
By: Brett Shannon
General Manager
ADVERTISEMENT DATES:
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Public Hearings
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ZBA2010-01
A public hearing will be held at a
meeting of the City of Decatur Zoning Board of Adjustment on
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at
3:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council
Chamber located at 201 E. Walnut.
The purpose of the meeting is to
consider and take action on Michael
Doggett's request, on behalf of CVS
Pharmacy #4880, for a variance
from the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance regarding setbacks. Specifically, applicant is requesting a
variance to the 25' Building Setback
requirements along Washburn Avenue. The subject property is located
at the intersection of Business 380,
US Highway 81/287 and Washburn
Ave. and is more commonly referred
to as “The Pit”, Decatur, Texas.
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NOTICES
• Legal Notices
• Public Notices
Legal notices
BRIDGEPORT ISD
GIFTED PROGRAM
NOMINATIONS FOR 2010-11
SCHOOL YEARSTUDENTS IN K-12
Bridgeport ISD is currently accepting nominations for K-11 students to
be assessed for Gifted Program
services for the 2010-11 school
year. Nomination forms are available in all Bridgeport ISD campus
offices. A parent meeting to provide
additional information concerning
assessment and services available
to gifted students in Kindergarten
Bids & Proposals
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to the Board of the Wise
County Water Supply District will received at the Decatur City Hall until
2:00PM Tuesday, January 26, 2010
for the purpose of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and
the performing of all work required
in the construction of the BACKUP
POWER GENERATORS and other
improvements incidental thereto, at
which time and place the proposals
will be publicly opened and read
aloud and retained by the Board for
tabulation, checking and evaluation.
This project involves the construction of two backup power generators
and other incidental improvements.
Bidders shall submit BIDS in
sealed envelopes upon the blank
form of proposal furnished. Bids
shall be sent to the Decatur City
115 S.Trinity, Decatur 940- 627-5987
Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Public Fax 940-627-1004 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri.
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Supplies for
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____Calculator/adding machine
____Typewriter & ribbon
____File folders
____ERASERS & CORRECTION FLUID
____Pens & pencils
____Stapler & staples
____Things-to-do pads & index cards
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SPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
The Bridgeport Sissies could not get
past Graham Tuesday night to build
some momentum to head into District 53A basketball.
The Bridgeport varsity dropped its nondistrict finale to Graham 52-45.
The Sissies (15-6) fell behind 18-11 in
the first quarter and trailed 30-19 at halftime. They cut the deficit to six going into
the fourth quarter, but could not complete
the comeback.
“Our poor first-half performance put us
in a big hole we never could climb out of,”
said Bridgeport coach Eddie Fortenberry.
“Our inconsistency is very frustrating.
We can’t put together enough good performances to win district games. It must
improve.”
Presley White led Bridgeport with 17
points. Haley Meekins added 14 points
and six rebounds. Emily Price had six
steals.
Alvord 48, Jacksboro 39
BOYS
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Led by 17 points and five assists from
Jordan Ward, the Alvord Lady Bulldogs
took down the Jacksboro Lady Tigers.
Alvord went on a 10-4 streak in the
third quarter to break open the game and
take a 40-29 lead.
Madi Lynch finished with 10 points and
seven rebounds.
Paradise 59, Chico 29
The Paradise Lady Panthers cruised
to a victory over the Chico Lady Dragons
Tuesday night to pick up its first victory
in District 9-2A play.
Hannah Runnels led Paradise with 18
points. Brandi Erwin scored eight. Casey
Fletcher added seven.
Colleyville Heritage 66, N’west 24
The Northwest Lady Texans fell to 0-4
in District 5-5A Tuesday night with a loss
to Colleyville Heritage.
Taelor Wine scored nine points, and
Kaela Nagle added five for the Lady Texans.
GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP
The Decatur boys outscored
Mineral Wells 2-1 in a varsity
soccer scrimmage Tuesday
night.
Decatur coach Nick Stokes
said the team played very
well in its first action.
“We controlled the ball and
the action all night,” Stokes
said. “We made good passes
and communicated well. I
was pleased with the guys’
ability to come together in
their first scrimmage action
and play as a team.
“As long as we continue to
improve, we will be able to
meet our goals for this year,”
he added.
Felipe Luna and Jake Anderson scored for the Eagles.
Taylor Hawkins earned an
assist on one of the goals.
Arturo Pacheco led Decatur, taking five shots on goals.
Francisco Bermudez and
Luna took three.
“Arturo did a great job of
controlling the offense and
setting the tone,” Stokes said.
“Valentin Carillo controlled
the back end.”
Decatur goalie Luis Tristan
stopped 16 of the 17 shots he
faced.
Birdville 2, Northwest 1
The Northwest Texans fell
by a goal to Birdville in a
scrimmage Tuesday night.
Girls
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fell short Tuesday night playing the Mineral Wells junior
varsity.
Mineral Wells won 5-0, taking 30 shots on goal.
Decatur coach Stanley
Smith said his team had some
bright spots in the loss, including the work of Whittnie
Noe in goal.
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25 of 30 saves,” Smith said.
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SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
Eagles hold
off Indians
By RICHARD GREENE
The Decatur Eagles went
the entire fourth quarter
Tuesday night without hitting a field goal but still managed to hold off the Sanger
Indians in non-district basketball.
The Decatur varsity hit 12
of its 14 free throws in the
fourth quarter to sidetrack
Sanger for a 49-48 victory at
Decatur High School Gym.
Decatur point guard Ross
Walker led the Decatur parade to the foul line in the
last quarter, connecting on
five of six attempts. Walker
finished with nine points.
“The last thing we did
at practice was shoot free
throws and it rolled over to
the game this time,” Walker
said.
Decatur was 0-for-4 from
the field in the final frame,
while trying to protect the
three-point lead, 37-34, at the
end of three quarters. Decatur coach Roger Brown said
the Eagles were focused on
trying to work the ball inside
and got out of rhythm.
“We got one dimensional,”
Brown said. “We got so one
dimensional trying to punch
the ball inside that it got us
out of our game. But our defensive rebounding and freethrow shooting down the
stretch was good enough to
get us through to beat a good
team.”
Decatur tried to utilize a
size advantage in the middle
with forwards Nick Linder
and Caleb Hogan. Linder
finished with six points and
12 rebounds. He had eight
boards on the defensive end.
Hogan added 14 points.
“We had an advantage on
the inside and that was what
we focused on,” Walker said.
Sanger erased the deficit at the start of the fourth
quarter and took a two-point
lead, 41-39, with 4:08 left on
a pair of free throws by Tyler
Smith. The teams traded the
lead with Sanger taking a 4442 lead on a three-point play
by John Johnson with 2:32
left.
The
quick, dangerous
Johnson finished with 16
points, hitting seven of his
nine shots.
“He is a monster – a special
player,” Brown said.
Decatur worked its way to
the free-throw line on consecutive trips down the floor
to get the lead back on a pair
of free shots by Walker. After
forcing a turnover, Walker
put Decatur up by three, 4744, with a free throw with 24
seconds left.
Sanger closed back within
one before Linder hit a pair
of free throws with five seconds left to extend the lead to
49-46. Sanger’s attempt for a
tying 3-pointer fell short in
the closing seconds, and the
Indians had to settle for a layup at the buzzer and a onepoint loss.
Decatur struggled shooting early in the game, hitting
only four of its 17 attempts in
the first quarter. The Eagles
finished 13 of 37 from the
field.
Sanger led 13-9 at the end
of the first quarter and built
a 17-10 lead early in the second. Two 3-pointers by Austin
Lamirand began a 13-2 Decatur run over the final 5:03 of
the first half. Decatur took a
23-19 lead into halftime.
Lamirand finished with 16
points.
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
GETTING OFF A SHOT — Decatur guard Austin Lamirand finds space to take a shot between Sanger defenders during the
Eagles’ one-point win Tuesday night.
BOYS
BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Sanger stymies
Decatur in loss
Growing
into role ...
Because of his leadership,
Whatley rarely leaves the
floor during a game.
“I never get a break unless we’re up by 15,” Whatley
said. “I may get one break
per game.”
After helping the Yellowjackets improve from one
win to five his freshman year,
Whatley led Boyd to 16 wins
last season and a trip to the
playoffs. The team already
has 10 wins this year with 12
games left.
Whatley said the playoff
trip last year was a huge
accomplishment for the program and the core group of
players that are now in their
third year together. That
group includes his cousin, senior Tim Fleming. He hopes
another playoff trip and success are in line this year.
“We’ve all grown up together and we’re like a family,” Whatley said. “We knew
we’d be good [last year], but I
wasn’t expecting to make the
playoffs.
We had to play Krum and
they had more basketball
smarts. We didn’t know what
to expect. We hope we can
make it again and do better
this year.”
By RICHARD GREENE
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
UP AND OVER — Decatur’s Mercy Staley attempts
a shot over Sanger’s Reagan Miller during the Lady
Eagles’ loss Tuesday night.
The Sanger Lady Indians sent the Decatur Lady
Eagles into District 5-3A
play on a sour note Tuesday night.
Sanger, ranked No. 24 in
the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
Class 3A poll, forced 28 Decatur turnovers and held
the Lady Eagles to just
seven field goals during a
44-27 victory at Decatur
High School Gym.
Decatur varsity coach
Billy Garner said the nondistrict finale followed the
season’s trend, where the
offense lagged behind solid
work on the defensive end.
“We played decent defense,” Garner said. “We
just couldn’t get anything
going offensively.”
Along with the troubles
offensively, Decatur suffered injuries to Kaylea
Halford and Jordan Alker.
Halford scored four points
before leaving the game
with a knee injury in the
second quarter.
Alker aggravated a previous leg injury.
“We could be without
both [Friday against Wichita Falls Hirschi],” Garner
said.
Decatur takes an 8-9 record into the district opener.
With its work on the defensive end, Decatur stayed
within striking distance.
The Lady Eagles trailed by
eight, 31-23, with 7:20 left
in the game. Decatur could
get no closer down the
stretch, hitting just one of
its six field-goal attempts
in the final frame. Sanger
used a 5-0 run to build a
13-point lead, 36-23, with
4:37 left.
A pair of free throws
from Rachael Smyers and
a basket by Mercy Staley brought Decatur back
within 11, 38-27.
But Staley’s jumper with
3:05 left was Decatur’s last
points of the game. She finished with a team-high 13
points.
Sanger closed the game
on a 6-0 run. The explosive
Reagan Miller scored four
of the Lady Indians’ final
six. Miller led all scorers
with 17.
Decatur held Miller in
check early in the game.
Miller missed her first five
shot attempts.
Decatur took an early
lead on a 3-pointer and layup by Staley.
Miller pushed Sanger
ahead, 6-5, on her first 3pointer with 3:28 left in the
first quarter. Sanger took a
10-7 lead into the second
quarter.
Staley tied the game
at 10 early in the second
quarter with a free throw.
Miller answered with her
second 3-pointer seconds
later that started a 10-0
run for Sanger over the final 6:18 of the first half.
Staley began the second
half with 3-point play and
jumper to get the Lady Eagles within five, 20-15.
That was as close as Decatur could get as Sanger
built the lead to 10 going
into the final frame.
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Chico chooses coaching finalists
Superintendent to interview three, bring choice to board Jan. 18
By RICHARD GREENE
Chico School District narrowed
the list of finalists for the athletic
director and football coach job to
three this week.
Superintendent Mike Jones
hopes to start interviewing the
three finalists this week and have
a candidate to bring to the school
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“We’re still in line for bringing
someone to the board for the 18th,”
Jones said. “I’m trying to do the interviews this week and next.”
Jones did not disclose the identi-
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Chico has been searching for a
new coach and athletic director
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agreement was reached with Pete
Hart.
He spent eight seasons with the
Dragons, compiling a 12-68 varsity
football record. Chico went 0-10
this past season.
Hart had two years remaining on
his contract that would have paid
him slightly more than $76,000 per
year. The agreement paid $75,000.
Chico hired Bob Ledbetter’s
Champions Search Firm for $3,000
to lead the search for Hart’s replacement. The firm, headed by the former Southlake Carroll coach, took
in 60 resumes for the opening.
“Of that number, they talked to 12
or 13 and then came forward with
recommendations,” Jones said. “I’m
going to interview three people.”
BOYS BASKETBALL
Growing into the role
After taking lumps,
Whatley paying
teams back
By RICHARD GREENE
Junior Whatley took his bumps and bruises
as a freshman point guard for the young Boyd
Yellowjackets.
“I just got thrown in there as a freshman
at 5-5, 120 pounds,” he recalls. “It was real
tough to adapt. Everything was way faster
being a 14- or 15-year-old playing on varsity.
Most of the time coach and my dad had my
back and told me it would help me and pay
off in the end.”
Two years later, a grown-up 5-10 Whatley
is paying opponents back as the confident
leader of the Yellowjackets, who headed into
Friday’s game with Jacksboro with a 10-5
overall record and 1-1 mark in District 9-2A
play. Through 15 games, the junior is averaging 10.5 points per game, 3.8 assists and 1.4
steals.
“It feels like I’ve been playing forever,”
Whatley said. “The last two years have paid
off a lot.”
Boyd coach Oscar Hernandez remembers
throwing Whatley into the varsity fray as a
freshman to lead a team that was coming off
winning just one game the year before.
“It wasn’t bad. He needed to refine stuff,”
Hernandez said. “The biggest thing was the
speed of the game going from eighth grade to
varsity. It was so much faster and the [passing] windows were so much smaller.
“Now he is very confident. He’s worked really hard to get his shot down. He attacks the
lane and can finish more,” he pointed out.
Whatley, a standout in football, has only
been playing basketball for a few years. A former wrestler, he took up the sport at the urging of his brother while in junior high.
“He got me into basketball and taught me
how to play,” Whatley said. “Coach [Hernandez] then took me under his wing.”
Whatley quickly developed a love for the
game, spending time in the summer refining his skills at various camps. This past
summer, he attended a comprehensive point
guard camp in San Marcos.
“There were players from all over the country at the four-day camp,” Whatley said. “They
talked about being under control, having your
team’s back and putting yourself last.”
Those characteristics fit the selfless Whatley, who enjoys getting assists more than
scoring.
“On this team, we have a lot of scorers and
you can’t be selfish,” Whatley said. “My favorite part is passing the ball and finding open
teammates. I don’t care how much I score or
who does it as long as it gets done.”
Whatley has developed a nice long-range
shot on the wing, which if left open he’ll
take.
“One thing about him is he knows the perfect mix of when he needs to shoot and when
to dish,” Hernandez said.
In his third season, Hernandez is letting
Whatley control the action on the floor and
call plays.
“He’s the quarterback of this team and
makes it all go,” Hernandez said. “He knows
what teams are trying to do offensively and
defensively.”
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
FLOOR GENERAL — In his third season, Boyd point guard Junior Whatley has led the Yellowjackets to 10 wins in their first 15 games. The
program won just one game the year before he took over in the backcourt.