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VOLUME 131 - NO. 43
SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010
DECATUR, TEXAS
24 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS
75¢
WISE COUNTY
INSIDE ...
SIMPLE
CEREMONY
A Decatur senior gives a gift
to his parents.
See page 2A
INSIDE SPORTS ...
TAKING THE
FIELD
Local football players begin
7-on-7 action.
See page 2B
INSIDE ...
SUMMER
STORIES
Chico mayor J.D. Clark
encourages reading this
summer with a special
program.
See page 2A
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
HERBERT ARTHUR
‘HERB’ TODISCO
Runaway Bay
KATHRYN ANN
HODGES
Alvord
MARY RUTH
SINGLETON
Perrin
See page 13A
WEATHER...
Sat
5/29
92/71
Messenger photos by Andrew May
ROLL OUT — A 15-year-old Bowie girl suffered serious injuries in a wreck Friday afternoon just north of Decatur. Above, medics transport her from
an ambulance to a helicopter to fly her to Cook Children’s in Fort Worth.
2 children injured in rollover
By BRANDON EVANS
Two children sustained serious injuries
in a one-vehicle rollover on U.S. 287 just
north of Decatur near Bono’s Chophouse
and Saloon Friday afternoon.
Shortly after 2, a van driven by Tonya
Sanders, 34, of Bowie drove off the road and
rolled several times.
“She was going northbound and there
was an 18-wheeler in the inside lane that
came into her lane,” said state trooper Russell Reid. “She tried to avoid it. She ended
up in the ditch and rolled several times.”
Her two daughters suffered serious injuries in the crash. Her 15-year-old received
air transport to Cook Children’s Hospital
in Fort Worth. Her 5-year-old was driven to
Wise Regional Health System in Decatur.
The mother was uninjured in the wreck.
She rode in the ambulance with her 5-yearold daughter.
Decatur firefighters used extrication tools
to pry the doors off the van to get to the girl
in the backseat.
MOTHER’S DISTRESS — Wise County medic
Phil Sams consoles Tonya Sanders, 34, of
Bowie after her two daughters were injured
in a wreck.
Wayne Miles, of Dallas, was southbound
in a tractor-trailer when he saw the wreck.
He slammed his brakes and rushed to the
scene.
“It was flipping in the air over and over,”
Miles said. “I was the first one to get there.
I saw the little girl in the back seat with a
lot of blood coming out of her head.”
“Why did this have to happen? Why?”
Sanders said over and over as medics
worked to remove her children from the vehicle.
Wise County medic Phil Sams eventually
calmed her down.
Sanders and her daughters were headed
home to Bowie after a trip to Walmart when
the accident occurred. Canned foods, soda
cans, potatoes, raw drumsticks and other
groceries lay scattered and crushed across
the gravel driveway where the blue van
came to a rest.
Although the extent of injuries are unknown at the time of this report, emergency
responders on scene expect the girls to survive.
Mainly sunny. High 92F. Winds
ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
5/30
92/71
A few clouds. Highs in the low 90s
and lows in the low 70s.
Mon
5/31
88/70
Partly cloudy, chance of a thunderstorm.
Tue
6/1
6/2
Carved memories
‘Story pole’ represents veteran’s experiences of war
91/71
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in
the low 90s and lows in the low
70s.
Wed
DECATUR
88/71
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the
upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
INDEX
News Briefs ..... 2A Sports ...............1B
Opinion ........... 4A Classifieds.........3B
Obits .............. 13A Wise Business..14A
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By MANDY BOURGEOIS
For years, Ashley Clifton, 90, of
Decatur did not talk about his service in World War II.
“He never talked about the war
much until about the 50th anniversary,” his daughter, Adrienne
Faulhaber said. “Then we began to
learn more about it. I didn’t know
he was in the Battle of Okinawa
until a few years ago.”
When Clifton began to talk about
his years serving in the Pacific,
he told of playing poker, his liquor
“stores,” the mail buoy and his pet
monkey – the things that kept his
mind off the fear and horror of war.
These are the images that Clifton’s son-in-law, Dewey Faulhaber,
carved into Clifton’s walking stick.
“They’re kind of like story poles,”
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
STRONG MEMORY — Ashley Clifton says his memory is still intact and that
he can remember traveling in a covered wagon as a 2-year-old. Clifton has
begun sharing his memories of World War II with his children, and his son-inlaw carved a walking stick with images from those memories.
Adrienne said. Her husband has
made several of the walking sticks
for family members, each carved
with images representative of their
owner.
Clifton’s walking stick, made
over a four-month period, reflects
the stories he has told over the
years. The handle is the bow of the
LST-744, the “landing ship, tank”
that Clifton served on through
the last half of his military career,
including in the Battle of Okinawa.
Immediately under the handle is
a young Clifton, called Cliff by his
shipmates. Dominoes and cards are
shown throughout the artwork, and
Clifton’s monkey is shown holding
the ace of spades.
“I was raised in a gambling fam-
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SURPRISE GRAD — Brandon Jones gives his mom Suzette a hug after a surprise graduation ceremony Tuesday. His father David and
adopted sister Tia look on with joy.
First class
A single senior graduated Tuesday
night at Decatur High School.
Brandon Jones, dressed in blueand-white draping regalia, entered
the high school theater and marched
down the aisle.
Passing his parents, his mother
clutched him and burst into tears.
The senior then walked across the
stage and accepted his diploma as
members of the band played “Pomp
and Circumstance.”
“We’ll begin tonight with a special
presentation,” said DHS principal
Jason Cochran, just moments before
during the Senior Awards Program.
“Decatur is about to grow by one
person next week,” he said. “The
Jones will be bringing home a new
Decatur Eagle.
“David and Suzette (Jones) will
be headed to China tomorrow,” he
explained. “They’ll have to miss the
graduation ceremony of their son after 18 years of hoping and waiting.
That’s not right.”
Instead of letting them miss graduation, the principal, Brandon and
Mark Jordan
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NEWS BRIEFS
SEATS NEEDED — Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis
Center is in need of donations of new or gently
used car seats and booster seats. Donations
can be dropped off at 407 S. Washburn St. in
Decatur. For information, call (940) 626-4585.
ACTOR NEEDED — Off 380 Players is seeking
a male age 35 or older for the role of Morrie in
the upcoming Detour production “Tuesdays with
Morrie.” To audition, call (940) 389-7151 for an
audition time. The show will be held mid July.
former Wise County Sheriff Phil Ryan was to
present the program.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
SCV DINNER — The Sons of Confederate
Veterans’ annual Bob Holloway Dinner was to
be 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Decatur
Civic Center. Holloway was the camp’s founder
and charter member. Retired Texas Ranger and
FOOD DRIVE — The New Vision Ministry Youth
was to stage a canned food drive for the hungry
children of Wise County 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 29, at N-Out in Alvord. Donations
Blake Simmons
Roger Weber
Jesse Matheny
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By MANDY BOURGEOIS
SUMMER IS FOR READING — Chico Mayor J.D. Clark encourages kids and
adults to read this summer through a community reading initiative. Lists by
grade level are available on the website www.cityofchicotexas.com. Above,
Clark reads to Merry Sharon Tullos, Cambryn Riddles, Jules Tullos and Reena
Spann.
ing or are books that my students
enjoy and talk about,” Clark said.
Clark plans to keep his grading
Lowell Burkett
Wesley Robinson
Mayor wants kids reading this summer
Between dips in the pool and
slumber parties, Chico Mayor J.D.
Clark hopes children in Wise County will dive into a good book over the
summer.
Clark recently announced a community reading initiative, encouraging children and adults to read
during the summer months.
“Being a teacher, I’m in the
unique position of having the summer months off. I’m in city hall a lot,
and I’ll be there this summer during the budgeting process,” Clark
said. “I was thinking of something I
could do during the summer to combine what I do as a day job with the
mayor position.”
The program will culminate with
a reception and drawings for prizes
for kids who read at least six of the
books on Clark’s list, which includes
books specific to each grade level.
However, children are not required
to read books within their grade
level.
“A lot are books I remember read-
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School, son surprise parents
with graduation present
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skills sharp, too — he is asking participating children to send a halfpage summary of each book read.
Clark’s list for adults includes
some of his favorites.
“I read a lot, and I thought I could
put together a list that really impacted me,” he said. “They may
disagree — they may think it’s a
terrible book. But it will get them
talking about it.”
Clark plans to have discussions
about the adult list on his Facebook
page.
The program begins June 1 and
will conclude with the beginning of
school. In its first year, Clark is hoping to have enough response for the
initiative to continue next year.
“I would like to try to do some kind
of reading encouragement,” he said.
“I feel it’s so important for whatever
they want to do later.”
The program is open for kids and
adults throughout the county.
The reading lists are available on
the municipal website, www.cityofchicotexas.com.
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OPINION
OUR VIEWS
Politics could drive postal delivery debate
By PHIL MAJOR
The effort to end Saturday mail
delivery is the subject of a nationwide series of hearings by the
Postal Regulatory Commission,
including one recently in Dallas.
The PRC scheduled rare field
hearings in order to get a better
view of what’s being considered
– ending the universal service
mandate of the postal service by
stopping all Saturday deliveries
except to post office boxes.
While the PRC will not have
a direct impact on the decision
whether to cut back delivery to
five days a week, its opinion of the
USPS’s request could have a big
impact on the final arbiter, the
United States Congress.
The fact that the PRC called
for field hearings shows the five-
member commission understands
rates are tied to rises in the cost
the gravity of this decision.
of consumer goods, but with bilIt has gone one step further and lions in red ink, the postal service
asked for a study to deis going a step further
termine the social value
and asking for even
of the postal service. That
higher rates to offset the
sounds a little difficult to
losses.
quantify, but they are apOne of the big issues
parently going to try.
on the table is a requirement that USPS prepay
The Dallas hearing
included two newspaper
employee benefits, which
publishers, two county ofis one major reason for
ficials, three independent
the operating losses. PRC
businesses that depend
Commissioner Mark
upon the mail to deMAJOR Acton assured us that the
commission also would
liver their products and a
postal official.
like to see the prepayThe business folks said they
ments stopped, since no other
could support a cut in service if it
federal agency has to operate that
means prices won’t rise. However
way.
PRC Chairman Ruth Goldway
But the one huge factor that
told them the USPS is also asking did not come up was the high cost
of labor in the USPS. Thanks to
for additional revenues. USPS
successful efforts by the unions,
the average cost of a postal employee is $84,000 a year. I don’t
know many businesses that could
operate like that without losing
money.
The sad part is that business
decisions will not likely drive
this debate. It will most likely be
political. The Democrats control
Congress. Labor supports Democrats (and Saturday delivery).
Add two and two and see if you
think Saturday mail delivery will
end.
Perhaps the postmaster general, who is forging ahead with an
all-out campaign to convince the
country that Saturday mail needs
to go the way of the Pony Express,
is pushing this issue to help get
the unions back to the bargaining
table for wage concessions.
We will continue to watch and
wait, and if it appears Saturday
mail is dead, we’ll start transition
plans to other means of delivering our weekend edition to Wise
County residents.
The USPS has recommended we
could just change our publication
date. That won’t happen. We told
the PRC we would no longer be
the post office’s largest customer
in Wise County, if Saturday delivery goes away. We’re not sure they
really understood that prior to the
hearing. Now they know. Whether
that has any impact on the final
outcome is anybody’s guess.
We figure we won’t have to pull
the trigger before next year, if at
all. Until then, we’ll just have to
see how it plays out.
Benjamin Franklin must be
rolling in his grave.
YOUR VIEWS
Thanks for
supporting the center
The ladies of the Boonsville Community Center
would like to thank all our friends and neighbors who
came to have lunch with us to support the center.
A special thanks to the Messenger and Index for
helping us advertise the event. It was a great success
and we will be able to continue to make improvements and maintain our building.
Ann Henderson and The Ladies Lunch Bunch
Program helps teens
understand system
The Wise County Teen Court board wants to thank
all the courts, students, members, parents, community service members, volunteers and our community
for the support you have given to our program and
the youth – the future adults of our country.
We feel that this program has given the students
knowledge to a better outlook on life, the importance
of making the right decisions and a better understanding of our judicial system.
It takes a community working together to succeed
in being one to be proud to be a part of.
Again, we thank you.
The Wise County Teen Court Board
Show appreciation
on Memorial Day
As a veteran of the Vietnam War, it is good to see so
many of our present day military personnel receive
recognition for their sacrifices and service to this
wonderful country of ours.
I just ask the people of Wise County to pay tribute
Memorial Day to the brave young men and women
who did not return from protecting the many nations
of the world through the years.
Remember, as the song goes, “All gave some, some
gave all.” Please do not forget, freedom is not free.
Gary Morgan
Boyd
Questions raised
about streets
First, I would like to give God all the praise and
glory. I prayed for the right words in every letter.
Also, I would like to thank the city for the immediate response to the street repairs on the west side of
Bridgeport and hiring an outside company to do the
work. It’s not that our own employees could not do
the work, it just worked out this way.
I have just a few questions. Where did the extra
funding come from? Why are you not going all the
way down Critterdon Street? Is it because it’s a dead
end, and no one will see it?
Well, there are folks who live down there and deserve to get the same benefit as the rest of us.
When will the much needed drainage begin? If not
soon, the work being done now will be a huge waste
of money. It would be a shame to get this far and
have to start all over again.
Mayor McComis: thumbs up. You have already
jumped in with both feet and are taking your job very
seriously.
Vicki King
Bridgeport
OTHER VIEWS
Remember those who sacrificed for freedom
By MARTHA RANDOLPH CARR
It’s time once again to remember
those who have sacrificed their lives in
the service of our country so that the
rest of us can argue over the details
and then go home to dinner with our
families.
Originally, there were separate dates
for Memorial Day. The Southern states
chose their own individual dates, while
the rest of the country chose late May.
After World War I, we let go of some of
our past grievances as a country and
compromised. The South also now recognizes the last Monday in May as the
official date and then has additional
days set aside to commemorate the
Confederate war dead.
While the holiday has since been
taken over by lawn and garden sales,
pool openings and backyard barbecues,
the tradition is supposed to be to visit
the graves of fallen soldiers from any
generation, spruce them up and leave
behind flowers, particularly poppies,
and a small American flag. Poppies
can also be worn in the lapel as a sign
of remembrance and gratitude.
Poppies were first used in the early
20th century and really caught on
when the Veterans of Foreign Wars
started selling them in 1922. A small
flower would be refreshing after the
sea of ribbons and rubber bracelets.
In 2000, a resolution was passed
asking all Americans to pause at 3
p.m. local time, “To voluntarily and
informally observe in their own way a
moment of remembrance and respect,
pausing from whatever they are doing
for a moment of silence or listening
to Taps.” The resolution was signed
by President Clinton with a special
request of gratitude for how well the
country was doing that year, economically.
OK, things have changed quite a bit
in the past 10 years. There’s been 9/11,
a war in two foreign countries that’s
dragging on and a Great Recession.
So that’s all the more reason to take
a moment and recognize what a few
have made possible for the rest of us.
The United States is still here.
That’s the gift. We can come together
in a moment of gratitude to remember and thank those who knowingly
stepped out onto a battlefield to give
the rest of us a chance to continue on
in a democratic state.
No soldier ever asks for those they
defend back home to agree with them
on political or religious issues. They
don’t demand celebrity salaries or
even seek fame for going into armed
combat. Imagine if your job description included ducking from enemy fire
or keeping watch for roadside bombs.
We’d at least want our neighbor to give
us the bigger burger off the grill.
Lately, it’s seemed like those who
work along Wall Street have been
the rocks stars in America, but we’ve
gotten a great reality check in the
past two years about how to recognize what’s really important. People
who make piles of money for moving
around other piles of money should
never be on the list. We have worshipped the Dow long enough and can
stop behaving as if the stock market is
the heartbeat of our country. It’s really
just Vegas on a small island.
Our real rock stars are teachers,
police and firemen and women, civil
servants and parents who raise not
only their own kids, but others as well.
However, at the front of the line
is always going to be the men and
women who join the armed services to
protect our right to free speech, free
assembly, swift courts and quite a few
other freedoms that other countries
can at least dream of because there
is America as an example across the
oceans.
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WISE COUNTY
ALVORD
INCIDENT
—A
bicyclist
was hit by a
vehicle just
northeast
of Alvord
Thursday.
The Wise
County
Sheriff’s
Department
is investigating the
incident.
Neighbor dispute may have led to hit-and-run
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
The Wise County Sheriff’s Department is
investigating a claim by a bicyclist that she was
intentionally hit by a vehicle.
The incident happened Thursday morning on
County Road 2690, about three miles northeast of
Alvord.
A bicyclist had just started her ride when a
female neighbor approached in her vehicle. Sgt.
Barney Graham with the sheriff’s department
said that words were exchanged between the
women, and the bicyclist claims that the driver
then intentionally hit her with the vehicle.
The driver left the scene, and the bicyclist
called 911.
The bicyclist was taken to Wise Regional
Health System with minor injuries.
No arrests have been made, and the department is investigating the charges as an aggravated assault.
Q
E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@wcmessenger.
com.
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by Andrew May
YOUR VIEWS
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U.S. is
spiraling to demise
For some time, we have watched as America is being destroyed, and especially now with enormous debt under our
current, socialist-leaning president, Barack Obama.
Surely we Americans have come to the conclusion that
Obama, his administration and most Democrats, as well
as some Republicans, are to be classified as socialists and
are determined to put into place a socialist-type government. Those who oppose this system must put some walk
to their talk and concerns. Those in Washington who will
not listen or act on the requests and will of the majority
must be voted out of office. We will take back this country
if we unite and act. We do not want a European-type government, global economy or currency.
This will lead to the deceptive one-world government
of the Antichrist. Already the spirit of the Antichrist is
at work in the White House, Washington and much of
America. Preachers of the pulpits, where are you and what
say you? What about the 13-story training center/mosque
being built next door to Ground Zero?
Space is not allowed to name a few who have a socialist
mindset and work endlessly to get this goal accomplished.
Never forget Obama’s words: “We will fundamentally
transform America into a system we can believe in.”
Healthcare reform is hot off the press. It is socialist-
type governmental program that when implemented will
destroy our healthcare system.
Yes, I know a large percentage of you support and are
shouting about this. Where will your shout be when you
have to wait for an extended period of time to see a doctor?
You may be having a heart attack or have cancer and need
chemo, but there will be a long line. Your shout will turn
into screams. If you think the Obama government will
provide, then think on. It isn’t going to happen.
Maybe you should consider moving to Canada, England
or maybe Greece. They all have these government-run,
socialized medicine systems.
Greece is hot in the news today. It’s bankrupt because
of the entitlements to their people, and now the country is
being bailed out by the International Monetary Fund. And
in case you didn’t know, we, the American taxpayers, are
the largest contributors to the IMF. Your money is bailing
out Greece.
They are shouting, screaming and fighting in the streets,
even destroying their own country, yet the system has
failed.
America, I ask you – do you want this socialist-type of
government? God help us. May we turn to God with a pure
heart.
We have a choice and time is short, so let’s draw a line in
the sand and take our positions.
Ted Shaw
Boyd
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Remember those who ...
Happy Memorial Day
everyone, and to our service
men and women everywhere, thank you. We are
forever grateful.
Q
The website, www.usmemorialday.org, has a lot of
additional great background
information on the national
holiday including past traditions.
Q
Carr’s column is distributed exclusively by Cagle
Cartoons Inc. newspaper
syndicate. Her latest book is
the memoir, “A Place to Call
Home.” E-mail her at [email protected].
Happy
50th Birthday!
Bob
Schuring
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BUSINESS
WISE COUNTY
Reception draws attention to treatment
By DENNY DEADY
Dr. Haroon Siddique looked
around the room full of people
Thursday and admitted with a big
smile that he was being upstaged
by a dog.
The psychiatrist who heads Wise
Regional Health System’s Behavioral Health Services program,
Dr. Siddique watched as Maggie,
a 3 1/2-year-old Pembroke Welsh
Corgi and certified therapy dog,
became the center of attention at a
reception in recognition of Mental
Health Month.
The tri-color, people-oriented dog
with short legs and no tail greeted
guests warmly and accepted all offers of snacks at the reception on
the west campus of Wise Regional
Health System in Decatur.
“Next year, no dog,” laughed Dr.
Siddique.
The personable health care professional has been medical director of the Behavioral Health Services program since its inception
two years ago. As the reputation
of the program has grown, he has
seen an increase in patients and
services. Maggie is part of those
expanded services.
Jennifer Jarosz, program therapist in the Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient program, owns
and handles Maggie. They visit patients once a week.
“They love her,” Jarosz says of
the patients. “I’ll often ask them
what the best part of their day has
been, and a lot of times it’s her visit. A lot of them are missing their
own dogs.”
Messenger photos by Denny Deady
Maggie is certified by the Delta
Society, a human-services organization dedicated to improving
people’s health and well-being
through positive interactions with
animals.
To achieve its world-wide mission, Delta Society educates
healthcare and other professionals
on how to incorporate animals into
PARADISE
Conference center
to close its doors
Garrett Creek Ranch in
Paradise, a 460-acre conference center, will close its
doors July 31.
Leslie Schultz of Dallas
opened the ranch in 1988
and over the years drew
customers from around the
globe. Texas companies like
Mary Kay, Texas Instruments, Exxon Mobile and
Frito Lay were frequent
customers.
In recent years, Schultz’
daughter, Jaynie Schultz,
oversaw the 50-guestroom
ranch.
Jaynie Schultz said the
ranch will reopen as New
Hope at Garrett Creek
Ranch, a recovery center
for those suffering from alcoholism and other addic-
Regional, the majority of patients
are geriatrics who are dealing with
losses, said Dr. Siddique.
Many think their ailments are
just part of the grieving process
over the loss of a loved one.
“They are withdrawn, isolated
and they think it is normal that
they are losing weight so they
don’t get help,” said Dr. Siddique.
“But when you treat depression,
often the memory will improve.”
Also, physical ailments will also go
away.
“There are definitely strong links
between body and mind,” he added,
noting that cardiac problems may
develop from depression, and depression may develop from cardiac
conditions.
“If they don’t seek help, it can
lead to other problems, such as
family problems like divorce,” he
said.
Dr. Siddique is proud of the reputation of the program and its staff.
“We have wonderful therapists,”
he said. “We get very good feedback all the time. We are now getting patients from McKinney and
Southlake. They’ve heard about us.
They’ve tried other places and now
want to try this place.”
A group has been organized at
the center for families of patients.
They meet once a month.
Dr. Siddique is the only psychiatrist officed full-time at the center,
but two other psychiatrists also
see patients.
For information on the program,
contact Melanie Whittle, program
director, at (940) 626-0145 or [email protected].
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED — Dr.
Haroon Siddique, medical director,
and Melanie Whittle, program
director, of Behavioral Health
Services at Wise Regional Health
System, hosted a reception May
20 in recognition of Mental Health
Month. Jennifer Jarosz, program
therapist with the Behavioral
Health Intensive Outpatient
Program at Wise Regional Health
System, introduced guests at the
reception to Maggie, a therapy
dog. Maggie is a Pembroke Welsh
Corgi.
tions. She said she expects
the new owners to be good
corporate citizens.
Within the past year,
Jaynie Schultz and Debra
Williams, former director of sales and marketing
for Garrett Creek, formed
a new company, Retreat
Central. They help clients
locate camps and facilities
for retreats.
During its 22-year history, Garrett Creek hosted
25,000 guests and more
than
1,500
meetings.
Jaynie Schultz said 80 percent of the ranch’s corporate retreat business came
from Dallas-Fort Worth
companies, chambers of
commerce and school districts.
DECATUR
treatment, provides a “gold standard” therapy animal curriculum
and training and inspires people to
volunteer with their pets in their
local communities.
Dr. Siddique is intent on removing the stigma from mental health.
The recognition of Mental Health
Month in May and educating the
public to the treatment available
locally is part of that effort to encourage people to seek help.
“There is no health without mental health,” Dr. Siddique is fond of
saying. He says that 70 percent of
patients get better with medication but that only one in four seek
help.
Through the inpatient and intensive outpatient program at Wise
FORT WORTH
Eaton named top CPA
Submitted photo
Jeff Eaton has been named
CPA of the Year by the Fort Worth
chapter, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
The chapter’s highest honor
was presented to Eaton at a
meeting May 20.
“A CPA for all seasons” is how
outgoing President Pat Admire
described Eaton, noting his long
career of service to the profession, which began just two years
after he became a Certified Public Accountant.
“In the 1980s, Jeff was instrumental in starting a statewide
taxpayer education program that
was a great enhancement to the
image of the profession,” said Admire.
Eaton, the son of Roy and Jeannine Eaton of Decatur, is a longtime member of the TSCPA board
of directors, past president of the
Tarrant County chapter and a
leader in the state’s legislative
and regulatory affairs work.
He is a partner in the public accounting firm of Spillar Mitcham
Eaton & Bicknell in Fort Worth.
His wife, Terry, is also a CPA. The
couple has two daughters.
WISE COUNTY
Edward Jones honored by SmartMoney
Financial services firm Edward
Jones was named the No. 1 full-service brokerage firm in the June edition of SmartMoney magazine.
“Across-the-board strength vaults
Edward Jones into first place,” according to the magazine. “The St.
Louis-based firm ranks first in three
survey categories this year: stock
picking, brokerage statement and
customer satisfaction.”
The magazine lauded Edward
Jones for growing the number of
financial advisors – up more than
500 since last year – to meet investor needs.
Edward Jones is represented in
Wise County by Jim Warren in Boyd,
Jay Craddock in Bridgeport and
Jeremy House and Randy Bowker
in Decatur.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Academy
to open in fall
Victory in Christ Classical Lutheran Academy in Newark
will open Sept. 13 to children in pre-k through ninth grades.
The academy plans to add a grade each year through 12th
grade. For information, call (817) 489-5400.
Messenger photo by Denny Deady
HAPPY BIRTHDAY— Dwight Reeves and Vicky Leake of Legend
Bank in Decatur welcome guests to a picnic at the bank May
21. Legend is celebrating its 120th birthday this year, and
the Decatur branch is hosting monthly celebrations.
Employment data
released for county
According to a report from the Texas Workforce Commission, Wise County’s employment for the fourth quarter
of 2009 amounted to 17,585 people.
The largest number of workers, 4,339, were employed in
the trade, transportation and utilities industries. Other industry totals include local government, 3,410; education
and health services, 2,166; natural resources and mining, 1,917; leisure and hospitality, 1,453; manufacturing,
1,318; construction, 915; professional business services,
821; financial activities, 503; other services, 394; information, 116; federal and state government, 113 each; and
unclassified, 6.
Covered employment and wages for all industries, including the federal government, in the fourth quarter amounted to wages of $176,306,503 for an average weekly wage
of $771.
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BUSINESS
DECATUR
South closes 30-year banking career
By DENNY DEADY
With four children, eight grandchildren and a beautiful home
with a spacious yard, it’s doubtful
Mary Nell South will be bored in
retirement.
Besides that, bored has never
been part of her lifestyle.
When South left her teller’s job
at the South Branch of Wells Fargo
Bank in Decatur on Friday after a
reception in her honor, she closed
the door on a 30-year banking career that began in her hometown
of Bryan. She leaves with no regrets and with the knowledge that
it is time to retire.
“I’m excited,” she said. “I do feel
good about it.” She was quick to
add, “I’m gonna miss the people I
see daily.”
Banking has been good to South.
She has had an opportunity to
meet people from all walks of life,
people she says she wouldn’t have
met otherwise.
“I’m really thankful to Jimmy
Cunnius, who called me and offered me a job,” said South of the
former officer of the First National
Bank in Decatur.
“I was working in the office at
church when he called. He gave
me a chance,” she said.
That was 1983, and South
worked as a teller at First National. When the South Branch opened
in 1986, she opted to be part of it.
She retired from that location, although the name of the bank has
changed twice over the years.
In an atmosphere of change in
bank ownership and management,
South remained the constant. Her
familiar face and friendly manner
offered stability for longtime customers.
Those customers thought so
much of her that they voted her
MARY NELL SOUTH
“Best Teller in Wise County” several times over the years.
South has a long list of things
she wants to do in retirement.
First and foremost is time with
her grandchildren. All three of her
daughters live close by, and all are
teachers. She wants to be available to help out when needed, like
times when the kids are sick and
mom needs to be at school.
Her oldest daughter, DeDe Diaczenko, and her two children live
with her. Daughter Sonja and her
husband Davey Edwards live in
Alvord with their two boys, and
daughter Holly and her husband,
Dr. Jeff Harrison and their two
girls live just west of Decatur.
Son Bill and his wife live in Pilot
Point with their two children. Bill
is a fireman in McKinney.
South also wants to travel. She
and her two sisters love to travel
together and try to go somewhere
together twice a year. This year the
three Paula Deen fans are headed
for Savannah, Ga.
“I’ve been volunteering at the
hospital and arranging flowers in
the gift shop at night,” said South.
“Now I’ll be able to do that more.
“I’ve also always wanted to take
part in a morning Bible study.”
As an afterthought, she laughs
and adds, “And this whole house
needs to be cleaned and painted.
I really don’t think I’ll ever get
bored.”
WISE COUNTY
Sales tax rebates increase for first time in months
For the first time in 14
months, State Comptroller
Susan Combs’ sales tax rebates to local governments
reflect an increase over the
previous year.
Although just four Wise
County cities felt that increase, the declines by other
cities seem to be lessening.
Combs announced the
state collected $1.68 billion
in sales tax revenue in April,
up 1.4 percent compared to
April 2009. Retail trade saw
almost a 5 percent increase
in collections, and gains also
occurred in the manufacturing sector. Declines continued in the oil and natural
gas production sector and
construction.
In Wise County, gains
May 2010
City/
County
Alvord
Aurora
Boyd
Bridgeport
Chico
Decatur
Lake Bridgeport
New Fairview
Newark
Paradise
Rhome
Runaway Bay
Wise County
Current
Rate
Net
Payment
This Period
Comparable
Payment
Prior Year
Percent
Change
1.0%
1.0%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
0.5%
$10,055
$2,008
$25,510
$199,280
$27,477
$316,935
$1,040
$23,766
$6,665
$4,618
$28,835
$4,317
$360,127
$9,614
$2,597
$33,854
$271,887
$20,769
$313,482
$2,004
$36,665
$5,397
$5,823
$22,055
$5,662
$363,730
5%▲
-23%▼
-25%▼
-27%▼
-46%▼
1%▲
-48%▼
-35%▼
23%▲
-21%▼
31%▲
-24%▼
-.99%▼
were felt by the cities of Alvord, Decatur, Newark and
2010
Payments
To Date
2009
Payments
To Date
Percent
Change
$45,425
$37,462
$7,068
$10,591
$91,015 $157,448
$842,688 $1,591,528
$110,655 $255,003
$1,360,243 $1,593,660
$6,527
$7,450
$107,884 $257,739
$23,748
$27,079
$22,192
$27,644
$88,616
$95,118
$19,394
$19,819
$1,381,871 $2,033,053
21%▲
-33%▼
-42%▼
-47%▼
-57%▼
-15%▼
-12%▼
-58%▼
-12%▼
-20%▼
-7%▼
-2%▼
-32%▲
Rhome. Although Decatur’s
gain was just 1 percent, it
was nonetheless a gain. Decatur received $316,935, up
slightly from the $313,482
received in May last year.
For the year, Decatur is
down 15 percent in sales tax
revenue, at more than $1.3
million.
Alvord’s share, $10,055, is
5 percent more than the city
received at this time last
year. For the year, Alvord is
up 21 percent, at $45,425.
The city of Newark is up 23
percent for April, at $6,665
while Rhome is up 31 percent, at $28,835. Every city
in the county, with the exception of Alvord, is down
for the year.
Wise
County
earned
$360,127 in April, down less
than 1 percent compared to
a year ago. The county has
received $1.3 million so far
BUSINESS BRIEFS
ENERGY STAR items
to be sales tax free
On Memorial Day weekend, Texans
have the opportunity to save on energyefficient appliances.
The third annual ENERGY STAR sales
tax holiday May 29-31 means Texans do
not have to pay state and local sales tax
on certain energy-efficient products.
Qualifying household products bearing
the ENERGY STAR label include air conditioners priced less than $6,000, refrigerators priced less than $2,000, ceiling
fans, incandescent and fluorescent light
bulbs, clothes washers, dishwashers,
dehumidifiers and programmable ther-
this year, down 32 percent
compared to last year at this
time.
Bridgeport’s losses are
lessening as the city received $199,280 in May,
down 27 percent from last
year. Bridgeport has earned
$842,688 so far this year,
down from the $1.5 million
earned at the same time last
year.
May’s sales tax allocations
to local governments represent March sales that were
reported to the comptroller
in April by monthly tax filers and January, February
and March sales reported to
the comptroller in April by
quarterly tax filers. Rebates
were sent to local governments May 14.
BRIDGEPORT
mostats, along with installation and delivery charges for these products.
Information about the tax holiday is
available at www.texaspowerfulsmart.
org.
Dr. Jerry Watson
named chief
Dr. Jerry Watson was named chief of
staff of Grand Strand Regional Medical
Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
He is the son of Jerry and Shirley Watson and the grandson of Mrs. Joe Lee
Fox, all of Decatur.
Jerry is a cardiologist, and he joined
the hospital in 1995. He and his wife,
Jennifer, have triplets, Ethan, Nathan
and Lindsey.
Messenger photos by Denny Deady
HONOREES — First State Bank honored six members of its
staff for more than 30 years of service each at a reception May
21 at its Bridgeport branch. Honorees and their number of years
with the bank include (from left) Janet Terrell, 32; Laura Coble,
30; Shelly Prost, 34; Berniece Bailey, 43; Paul Reasoner, 33;
and Embry Hines, 37.
LONGTIME
BANKER
—
Wayne Harveson (right) has
received the 50 Year Banker
Award from the Texas
Bankers Association. Martin
Woodruff was one of many
well-wishers who attended
a reception in his honor May
21 at First State Bank in
Bridgeport.
8A
WISE COUNTY
Call
the
Grant will provide
cancer screenings Wise County Messenger
By KRISTEN TRIBE
Wise County commissioners ran through an agenda
of standard business Monday.
Dr. Keith Argenbright,
with the Moncrief Cancer
Institute, reported to commissioners about grant
money the institute received
for breast and colon cancer
treatments, services and
screenings for patients in
Wise, Denton, Hood, Parker
and Johnson counties.
“We want to come in and
work with you so we can increase screenings and find
breast cancer in Wise County because it’s curable,” Argenbright said. “We need
you to understand the program and hopefully support
it by getting the word out.”
According to Argenbright,
Wise County is in an area
with one of the largest incidences of breast cancer in
the state.
He said there is enough
money to maintain the program for two years, but they
plan to work with local hospitals and doctors to ensure
the program can continue
beyond that.
The program’s mobile unit
will be at the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Church in Decatur
Tuesday, June 22, and St.
John’s Catholic Church in
Bridgeport Tuesday, July
13. Insured and uninsured
patients are welcome but
must call (817) 838-4889 to
schedule an appointment.
Q
Auditor Ann McCuiston
reported there are 12 guard
lights that appeared on the
Reliant Energy bill, but
their location is unknown.
Reliant said it could not
provide the location of the
lights.
County Judge Bill McElhaney planned to send a
memo to all departments
to find out where the lights
are located.
Q
Asset manager Diana Alexander told commissioners
that requests for qualifications for construction managers on the Weatherford
College Wise County project
were due Thursday.
Q
In other business, commissioners:
Q approved McElhaney
signing the Cities Readiness Initiative contract
agreement;
Q accepted a 30-day extension of the surety period
from Skyline Excavation for
road maintenance in Heritage Creek North in Precinct 1;
Q amended the county
travel policy so that employees are reimbursed for luggage charges on one bag per
airline departure; and
Q changed the name of
Private Road 4531 to Askey
Road and Private Road 4529
to Ullman School Road. Both
roads are in Precinct 1.
Q
Commissioners have a
special meeting at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, June 1, at the Wise
County Courthouse in Decatur.
Q
E-mail Kristen at ktribe@
wcmessenger.com.
BRIDGEPORT
Investigation of city
employees continues
An incident involving the
investigation of former city
employees is ongoing by
the Bridgeport Police Department.
The city sent a press release May 24 acknowledging that an internal investigation into city employee
misconduct had begun May
19.
Mayor Keith McComis
said that some employees
were terminated and others put on leave due to the
investigation.
The city was unable to
comment further on the
incident as of Friday afternoon.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Pastor: Roland Hodge
Music Director: Olin Blase
www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com
ALLISON
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CHURCH
734 CR 2513
Decatur, TX 76234
PASTOR: Charles Taylor
SUNDAY - 11 A.M.
VISITORS WELCOME
Morris Memorial
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.
Sunday Evening Worship ....... 5 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m.
Minister Bob Ross
FM 1204 • Greenwood
Same location for over 100 years.
940-393-3484
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
NEW SALEM
FREEWILL
BAPTIST
CHURCH
SUNDAY
10 a.m.…Sunday School
11 a.m.……Morning Worship
Wed. Evening 6 p.m.
940-627-5413
[email protected]
Hwy. 51 South
200 W. Walnut • Decatur • On the square
Open Mon. - Sat. • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
940-627-6468
940-644-5647
Pastor Fred Ferren
Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Worship...7 a.m.
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
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
A Mission of the
Episcopal Diocese
of Ft. Worth
WEDNESDAY
SERVICES
Midweek Manna 6 p.m.
Food*Fellowship * Study *Song
Baptist Church
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Sunday School ................................10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m.
• Passionate about Christ
• Faithful to God's Word
• Committed to Reaching Our Community
Kevin J. Moore, Pastor
www.mountzionalvord.com
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
Church Phone - 940-433-2648
469-688-0931
4th & Main • Paradise, TX
FAITH
TEMPLE
333 F.M. 407 (Illinois St.) • New Fairview, TX
A Spirit-led
Full Gospel Fellowship
Sunday:
Prayer.................................. 10 a.m.
Morning Worship...........10:45 a.m.
Nursery & Children’s Ministry
Pastor - Windell Splawn, Jr.
817-703-3111
Christian Academy A.C.E.- Curriculum Grades 1-12
www.faithtemple-church.org
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112 CR 2395 • Alvord
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940-627-2795 • 817-228-5577
www.nvmistries.org
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 . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study . . 7 p.m.
Family Night (meal served)
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10:15 a.m..................Worship Service
Mondays
6:30 p.m. .................Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays
6 p.m ...............Youth (7th-12th..grade)
Thursdays
6:30 p.m.............Women’s Bible Study
Vacation Bible School • August 2 - 6
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Sunday Service
10:30 a.m.
903-227-7369
Decatur Livestock MARKET
2473 North FM 51
Decatur, Texas
Decatur Church of Christ
"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
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AREA
CHURCHES
By PHIL MAJOR
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Newark
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
First Presbyterian
Church
Church of Christ
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
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.
Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School…10 a.m.
Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
Come & Share The Joy
www.thenewarkchurch.org
IRONHORSE
Rhome
Church of Christ
FELLOWSHIP
(Behind The Fire Station in Sunset)
170 W. 1st, Rhome
Sunday Bible Class
all ages .............. 9:30 a.m.
Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m.
817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325
817-636-2496
www.rhomechurchofchrist.org
SUNDAY
MORNINGS
10:30 a.m.
We also have online Bible study
and services as well as daily
devotionals here:
http://harvestoutreachministries.ning.com
940-845-4294
Rhome Assembly
Of God
Pastor Joseph Hromanik
170 West BC Rhome Ave.
www.RhomeAssembly.org
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
SUNDAY SERVICE
10:45 - Noon • 6 - 7 p.m.
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
7 - 8 p.m.
Pastor: Terry Phillips
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Services 10:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship Services
Wednesday
TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.
940-627-5365
CallCall
940-627-5365
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.
Rhome
United Methodist
Church
Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
Meals Served
Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
Hwy. 287, Decatur
940-627-6131
Fun For All Children/Youth
www.centralfellowship.com
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
SUNDAYS
"A beautiful church, and
friendly people"
Bible Study - 10 a.m.
Workship - 11 a.m.
Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
200 First St.
at Dogwood
Downtown Rhome
Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
www.slidellbaptist.com
Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
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.
www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org
home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/
Nursery & Children’s Church
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised
from the dead, a descendant of
David - that is my gospel"
2 Timothy 8
Bring Your Family
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
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Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
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
Pastors
Chris &
Linda Brown
940-626-0006
or 940-300-1771
[email protected]
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Council to discuss
information request,
city employees
By BRANDON EVANS
The city of Newark called
a special meeting Friday
night to discuss a public information request made by
a resident.
Bonnie J. Neal, a former
city council member and
candidate in the last election, filed an open records
request on May 21. She requested all copies of city correspondence via e-mail and
city cell phones between
council members Matt Newby, Laura Pixler, Bob Wells,
Chana Massey, Doug Anderson, Bandy Hicks and mayor
Matt Newby between Jan. 1,
2009, and May 21, 2010.
The council was to discuss
the request and possibly
take action on it.
According to the “Texas
Freedom of Information
Handbook,” once a “governmental agency has received a written request for
a record, the agency must
promptly make it available
for copying or inspecting.”
And under the statute, “the
officer for public records has
no right to ask the intent or
purpose of the person seeking access to records.”
In executive session during the meeting, the council
planned to discuss the city
secretary position. City secretary Tabitha Tucciarone
turned in her resignation
Monday. Her last day is
June 18.
The council also planned
to discuss the duties of several city employees, including the police chief, police
officer and the court clerk.
The meeting was to be
held at 7 p.m. at the Newark
Library Building, after the
Messenger’s press deadline
for Sunday. Go to www.wcmessenger.com for coverage
of the meeting.
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E-mail Brandon at [email protected].
WISE COUNTY DIRECTORY of
Area Churches
Vacation
Bible S chool
Members of the Wise
County Health Group/Forum got a preliminary look
at results from the Community Health Survey Thursday.
Consultant Greg Eastin
said the timing is good for
the study, because the national health-care reforms
focus resources on community health centers. The information will be helpful in
Wise County’s attempts to
establish such a health center.
A more comprehensive
look at the study’s results
will be forthcoming at a
meeting set aside solely for
that purpose.
The data is tailored to be
useful in the application for
a health center, Eastin said.
The involvement of the
health group will also carry
a lot of weight in the application scoring, he said.
Susan Sodek with Cook
Children’s Hospital briefed
the group on the Communitywide Children’s Health
Assessment and Planning
Survey, which looks at children’s health issues in the
six-county region served by
Cook.
The study identified the
primary health-care issues
faced by children and outlined plans to form community coalitions to set
priorities and implement
solutions.
Tanya Davis reported on
surveys of vendors at the
annual health fair in April,
with most of the responses
favorable, and 100 percent
agreeing to participate in
the fair again next year.
The group discussed the
need for a comprehensive
directory of public healthcare services and agreed
that grouping such information in the Wise County
Messenger’s annual Medical,
Health and Wellness Directory each spring could serve
that purpose.
940-466-3990
817-637-1633
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Sunday
817-636-2668
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Understanding
What We Read
“Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.” This is the chorus of the song “Trust and
Obey,” out of an old hymnal entitled Songs of Truth. How true are the words to this
song if we will just abide by them. Probably one of the hardest things for a lot of us
to do is to put total trust in God. In other words, trust what his word tells us to do
and believe it is right. There is great comfort and reward in trusting in God. “But let
all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou
defendest them…” (Ps 5:11). “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the
man that trusteth in him” (Ps 34:8). “Blessed” is translated from the Hebrew word,
“ashar;” meaning happy or relieved. Think of our everyday burdens that will be lifted
off of us just to put our trust in what God speaks to us thru his word. We should let
God’s word guide us: “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall
bring it to pass” (Ps 37:5). What is the reward for those that trust and obey? “Trust
in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land…” (Ps 37:3). Trust in what
he says and do what is right according to the word and, as a result, the word says
you will inherit eternal life in the new world to come. “Trust in the Lord with all thine
heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him
(or know him), and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5, 6). How do we know
him? Let the word answer who the real God is, he is not a Trinitarian god: “…that
ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he (one not 3 in one):
before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me” (Is 43:10).
Look at what benefits there are to obeying the word: “…Obey my voice, and I will
be your God, and ye shall be my people and walk ye in ALL the ways that I have
commanded you, that it may be well unto you” (Jer 7:23). Trusting and obeying our
guidebook will bring us happiness and do us well.
Second Advent Christian Church
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918-225-3426 or 405-624-3334
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Hearing set for alcohol permit
Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special-use permit to serve alcohol at a restaurant on
the courthouse square.
The permit is being sought for a private club at 113 N. State St., site of a
planned South Beach Taco Factory and
previously occupied by the Courthouse
Café.
The permit is permissible under the
city’s regulations.
A public hearing on the matter will
be held during Tuesday’s meeting at
city hall at 6 p.m.
If the P&Z approves, it will go to the
city council for final approval.
Property owners within 200 feet
of the building were contacted. Most
were neutral to the request or in favor,
but one was opposed.
can be made to New Vision Ministry Church, 112 CR 2395
Alvord, TX 76225 c/o Mission Backpack.
BRIDGEPORT POOL — The Bridgeport city pool opens
Saturday, May 29. Pool hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays;
noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and 1
to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Daily admission is $2 for
adults and children 4 and up.
RUNAWAY BAY POOL — The Runaway Bay city pool opens
the season Saturday through Monday, May 29-31. Through
the summer, the pool is open noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays
and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. For
information, call Peggy Barton at (940) 626-9046. Daily
admission is $3 and $1 for seniors 55 and up.
ELVIS’ BROTHER VISITS — Elvis Presley’s younger brother
Rick Stanley will visit Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise
9:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30. Stanley will share the life
story of Elvis Presley and himself and what their life was
like on and off the stage. The event is free.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
RELAY WRAP-UP — The Wise County Relay for Life Wrap-Up
party is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Decatur Church
of Christ. A hot dog dinner will be served and all Relay
awards will be presented. Team captains are encouraged to
attend and may bring a guest.
COUNCIL MEET AND GREET — The Bridgeport City Council
will hold a meet and greet 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in
the City Hall Council Chambers at 900 Thompson St. The
meet and greet will give citizens the opportunity to meet
newly elected Mayor Keith McComis, council member Matt
Van Hoose and City Administrator Brandon Emmons. Other
members of the city council will also be present.
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BLOOD DRIVE — The Decatur Rotary Club will sponsor a
blood drive 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, in the parking
lot of the Decatur Public Library.
ADOPT A FISHERMAN — The 19th annual Adopt-AFisherman day is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 5, at Wise
County Park on Lake Bridgeport. The event will have four
age divisions: 1-5; 6-8; 9-12; and 13-16. Registration begins
at 7:15 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the three heaviest
fish in each age division. Children may fish from the banks
or be adopted by participating boaters. The event will
include free live bait for participants, a hot dog lunch, face
painting and a sketch artist.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT — The Chico Parks Board is
having a coed softball tournament Saturday, June 5. It’s
double elimination, and cost is $125 per team. Players must
be 15 or older. Call Kelly Laney at (940) 389-8286 to sign
up.
Delivery of Channel Catfish, Bass, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Bream, Coppernose Bluegill, Fathead
Minnows, and Grass Carp are available for Pond & Lake Stocking. 10-day notice and permit
required for the purchase of Triploid Grass Carp.
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SONFLOWER CAMP — Sonflower Camp for kids with
disabilities is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7-9 at Joe
Wheeler Park. Friday, June 11, will be a swim and pizza
party at Wise Regional Health System. If you have a
disabled camper of any age or if you want to volunteer, call
Andrea Duwe at (940) 466-3622 or (940) 395-3356.
FISHING DERBY — The Decatur Rotary Club and the
U.S.D.A. Forest Service, along with the support of local
businesses, will host the 2010 Kids All-American Fishing
Derby 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Black Creek Lake
on the LBJ National Grasslands. On-site registration begins
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of every month at Wise Regional Health System's west
campus board room in Decatur. Call Kelly Walker at (940)
627-5921 for information.
NEW WEBSITE — Wise County Committee on Aging's
Meals on Wheels now has a website, http://www.
wisemealsonwheels.com.
at 7:30. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups for
different contests including largest fish, smallest fish, most
fish and the casting contest. Prizes will be awarded 11:30
to noon. The event is catch and release. Free hot dogs and
drinks will be served.
COLLECTING CANS — A container for aluminum cans has
been placed at the dump site on Farm Road 51 South in
Decatur. Donated cans will be sold with proceeds benefiting
the Wise County Animal Shelter.
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD — The Wise Performing
Arts Guild presents “Emerald City Ballet” at 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, June 11-12, at the Decatur High School
Theater. Tickets are available at the door or at Wise County
Title Co. Call or text (940) 389-8757.
NEED RECIPES? — First Financial Bank in Boyd, Decatur
and Bridgeport is selling cookbooks for $15. Proceeds
benefit Relay for Life.
ALVORD RUN — Alvord Pioneer Days will feature a 5K run
and 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. June 12. Forms are available
at Reflections in Alvord, Fit In Wise, or e-mail Charlotte.
[email protected]. All proceeds benefit the Alvord
Buyers Association.
SIGN UP, TEE OFF — To register for the Oil Belt senior
men's golf association, call J.E. Carson at (940) 627-2244.
NEW WEBSITE — The city of Rhome has redesigned the
city website. For current events, city information and local
news, go to http://www.cityofrhome.com.
BARBECUE SUPPER — The Chico Volunteer Fire
Department will have its annual barbecue supper beginning
at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the fire hall. Prices are
$7 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and children 5
and under are free. The meal includes brisket, chicken or
smoked sausage, cole slaw, potato salad, beans, dessert
and tea. The Buckner Band will perform. Raffle tickets for a
donated beef are $10 at city hall and the fire department,
and the drawing will be held at the supper. Whole, smoked
briskets will be sold for $40. To reserve a brisket, call city
hall at (940) 644-2435.
COOKBOOKS — Taste of Texas Downtown cookbooks are for
sale at the Decatur Visitors Center for $20 each. Proceeds
benefit the Anise Reed fund of Texas Main Street.
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JUNETEENTH PARADE — Entry forms for the Juneteenth
parade are at the Decatur Main Street office. For
information, call Robert Johnson at (940) 210-4532.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUP — God's Angels meets
at 6 p.m. every Saturday at the Unchained Biker Church in
Chico, 119 South Weatherford. Call Melinda at (940) 6834416 or Dee at (940) 255-2778.
IN OTHER NEWS ...
FOOD PANTRY OPEN — The Newark Area Food Pantry,
502B Main St., is now open every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.
to noon. The pantry serves 76078 and 76071 zip code
areas. Bring proof of residence to sign up.
DONATE OLD COMPUTERS — Old personal and laptop
computers may be dropped off at Health Source/Health
Innovations, 1700 W. Business U.S. 380, in Decatur 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday. Computers will be cleaned, stripped
and refurbished and donated to local schools, churches or
children. For information, call (940) 627-7811.
BENEFIT ACCOUNT — An account has been set up to
benefit 18-month-old Alora Ferrier of Boyd at Wells Fargo.
Ferrier, daughter of Crystal Ferrier and Daniel Talley, was
diagnosed with cancer of the retina and had the tumor and
eye removed April 27. The account number is 5206002213
and will go toward associated expenses.
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WORK FOR SENIORS — Experience Works is offering job
opportunities in Wise County. It is a national, nonprofit
organization that provides paid, on-the-job training and
employment services for low-income persons older than 55.
For information, call (866) 397-9757, go to http://www.
experienceworks.org or visit North Central Texas Work
Force at 1810 FM 51 South in Decatur.
FLOOD PLAIN MAPS — FEMA has revised the flood plain
map for Bridgeport, and residents are welcome to look at
the map at the Development Services office in the Dr. W.E.
Huddleston Municipal Annex, 1502 10th Street, through
early summer. Property owners should be especially
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are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community
Center, 404 Hudson St.
ROAD CLOSING — County Road 4191 will be closed in the
area of Farm Road 51 south of Decatur through the end
of May. The road is being widened in preparation for the
opening of Young Elementary School.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — The Alzheimer's Association
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ily, and I played poker,”
Clifton said. “Most of the
stuff on there is something
Dewey heard me talk
about.”
Clifton was drafted Jan.
26, 1942, into the Army at
22 years old, but he was
swayed to join the Navy
at the advice of an Army
colonel.
“He said, ‘If I were you,
I’d join the Navy. You’ll
have a dry bed as long as
you’re floating. In the Army,
you never know how many
nights you’ll spend in a wet
foxhole,’” Clifton said.
Clifton spent the first
14 months of the war in
Australia. After coming
home for an 18-day vacation, he went to Washington, D.C., to start classes.
During class one day, an
officer came in and asked
if anyone was interested in
volunteering for “amphib.”
“No one knew what an
amphib was,” he said.
But, he raised his hand,
and soon the whole class
had volunteered to serve.
The “amphib” was an LST,
a vessel designed to carry
vehicles, cargo and landing
troops directly to shore. The
vessels were able to land on
unimproved shorelines and
unload tanks, other vehicles
and troops.
As a second class gunner’s mate, Clifton was a
target of enemy fire from
land and from the air. Kamikaze pilots and torpedoes
routinely set their sites on
the LST-744.
Under the strain of trying
to make it through the day
alive and without injury,
Clifton turned to liquor to
ease the stress.
“The only thing that
kept me going was liquor.
I drank a fifth of bourbon
every day,” he said. “If it
hadn’t been for that whiskey, I would have been nuts
when I got out. I did that
because I was scared.”
Clifton was on a busy
ship of 120 enlisted men
and officers.
“We didn’t have time
to get acquainted. I was
acquainted with the guys
in my division,” he said. “Of
course, I was always friends
with the cooks and the bakers.”
As proof, Clifton said he
weighed 140 pounds when
he went into the Navy and
came out almost four years
later at 180.
Clifton does have some
happier memories of his
time in the Pacific, including those of a monkey he
acquired in Saipan.
“I traded a hot case of
beer for that monkey on
Saipan,” he said. “I didn’t
know a thing about monkeys.”
The animal quickly
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from his time serving in World War II. With images highlighting Clifton’s interest in poker and
his liquor “stores,” the walking stick took four months to complete.
became a pet to Clifton
and his shipmates. He
would ride on the Skipper’s
shoulder as he walked the
deck. Clifton laughed as he
talked about the monkey
taking his tools and climbing overhead so he could
drop them on people walking underneath.
Sadly, the monkey was
thrown overboard several
months later, but with no
proof of who did it, no one
was punished.
Clifton also had several
liquor storage spots on the
vessel that he called liquor
stores. He bought the bottles for about $25 and sold
them for $50. The officers
were loyal customers.
He also has a fond memory of the mail buoy.
“The last trip we went
out before Okinawa, we
had a bunch of kids. One
kid wrote home every day,”
he said. “One day, he asked
me when they would get
a chance to mail those letters.”
Clifton responded that
the ship would run across a
mail buoy, where they could
drop off their mail. The
young man believed him.
But the jokes and moments of fun were overshadowed by battles, and
Clifton saw many fellow
seaman and soldiers die in
the war.
CLOSINGS
OFFICES — All Wise County offices
will be closed Monday, May 31, for the
Memorial Day holiday.
DUMP SITES — The Decatur dump site
will be closed Monday. All other dump
sites (Boyd, Chico and Cottondale) will
be closed June 2 for the holiday.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM — The Wise
County Veterans Council will provide
a Memorial Day program at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 31, at the Decatur Civic
Center where soldiers who have made
the ultimate sacrifice will be honored.
Gold Star Parents will also be honored.
If you are a Gold Star Parent or you
know someone who is, call the Veterans
Service Office at (940) 627-2470.
“I had an angel or something riding on my shoulder
the whole time I was over
there,” he said.
The images of war have
never left him, and he still
has the occasional nightmare. For years, he couldn’t
hear a firecracker without
thinking of gunfire.
With death a close
companion for almost four
years, Clifton said that the
death of family members
doesn’t affect him as much
as people who haven’t experienced war.
“When my wife died, it
didn’t hurt me like most
people because I’d seen too
many people die,” Clifton
said.
But he is comforted by
the appreciation of others. His walking stick is a
conversation starter and
gives him a chance to tell
his stories.
“Young men will stop him
on the street and thank him
for his service,” Adrienne
said. “It’s nice to know that
people still appreciate the
service.”
Q
Clifton returned from war
in November of 1945. He
married his wife, Wynelle
Bridges of Boyd, a few
months later. The couple
lived in Dallas, where Clifton worked in construction
for 52 years. He recently
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY — The
Wise County Veterans Group will host
a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 31, at the Wise County
Veterans Memorial Park, three blocks
north of the courthouse square in
Decatur.
PARK DEDICATION — The Rhome
Veterans Park will be dedicated at 2 p.m.
on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. The
park is located at the corner of Second
Street and Virginia Lane.
moved to Decatur with his
daughter and son-in-law.
Q
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Kathryn Ann Hodges
Herbert Arthur ‘Herb’ Todisco
1956-2010
1931-2010
Funeral for Kathryn Ann
Hodges, 53, of Alvord was
May 27 at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial was at Alvord Cemetery.
Hodges died Sunday, May
23, 2010, in Alvord.
Born July 24, 1956, in Monroe, La., to Walter Wayne
and JoAnn Mathis Newman, she married Charles
Hodges Oct. 21, 2001, in Tallulah, La.
She is survived by her
husband; daughters, Sara
Goss and husband, Robbie,
of Louisiana, Jessica Rhine
and husband, Brandon, of
Bridgeport, Jenna Jacobs of
Alvord and Frenchie Knight
and husband, Kevin, of Monroe; son, Ronnie Newman
and wife, Kasidi, of Bowie;
seven grandchildren; moth-
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brothers, Walter Wayne
Newman Jr., Randall Newman and Mark Campbell;
sisters, Brenda Mooney,
Tammy Romero and Kelly
Campbell.
Wise County Messenger,
May 30, 2010
Mary Ruth Singleton
1927-2010
Funeral for Mary Ruth
Singleton, 83, of Perrin was
May 26 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with
burial at Perrin Memorial
Gardens.
Singleton died Saturday,
May 23, 2010.
Born March 29, 1927, in
Clovis, N.M., to Joseph and
Sina Mae Watson Hale, she
was a homemaker and a
member of the First Baptist Church of Perrin. She
collected arrowheads and
rocks, played gospel music
and played the guitar.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, T.F. Singleton, and a son, Keith Singleton.
She is survived by her
daughters, Mary George of
Chico and Linda Lawrence
of Mineral Wells; sons, Larry Singleton and Richard
Singleton, both of Perrin,
and John Lynn Singleton of
Gordon; brother, Jody Hale
of Wichita Falls; 13 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Funeral for Herbert Arthur “Herb” Todisco, 78, of
Runaway Bay was May 28
at Whitestone Fellowship
Church in Runaway Bay
with Father DeWayne Adams
officiating. Burial followed at
The Eternal Oaks Cemetery.
Todisco died Wednesday,
May 26, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born Dec. 15, 1931, in
Pueblo, Colo., to Joseph and
Jane Todisco, he served in the
Army during the Korean War,
earning a Silver Star and
Purple Heart. He married
Marna Young June 24, 1989,
in Las Vegas. He was a member of the Ascension and St.
Marks Episcopal Church in
Bridgeport and the Greater
Runaway Bay Alliance. Todisco was a former Runaway
Bay city councilman and
served on the Runaway Bay
parks board. He had been a
self-employed businessman
and was retired.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Mama, and brothers, Larry and Jimmy Todisco.
He is survived by sons, Mel
Todisco of Rosita, Colo., and
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honor ceremony Tuesday.
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“I’m just glad I could do
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being able to go to graduation. When I walked up to
my mom tonight she was
bawling and crying.”
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said of the trip. “I’m ready.”
Lia will be the fifth child
in the family. Brandon has
two older brothers and a
younger sister.
“It was Brandon’s idea,”
Mrs. Jones said. “We thought
about it for a while and
prayed about it, and God
just led us to the decision.”
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another family in his church
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child. He learned more and
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Claire Rose suffered minor
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Rose, 29, of Paradise, was
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and drug her 246 feet until
CHECKING IT OUT — Decatur officer Robert Cain takes notes
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to rest in the northbound
ditch.
The impact of the collision
broke Rose’s car seat in half,
said Cain.
Decatur Athletic Director
Kyle Story visited Rose in
the emergency room.
“She has a few aches and
pains,” Story said. “Her
shoulder, left hip and cheek
bone are sore.”
He said Rose’s x-rays and
other tests revealed no broken bones or other injuries.
Rose led the Lady Eagles on an undefeated run
through District 5-3A in
the fall to claim the league
crown.
Cain said Shero refused
treatment. He likely will be
cited for failure to control
speed.
The accident shut down
northbound traffic on FM 51
for nearly an hour. Traffic
was diverted onto Preskitt.
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June 5
Sponsors:
Adopt-A-Fisherman
8 a.m. - Noon
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Rules:
Dept., Texas Game
1. Weigh-in at 11 a.m.
Lake Bridgeport,
Warden Assoc.,
Wise County Park.
Sportsmen &
2. All boat fishermen
CR 1638 off FM 2952
Conservation Club, Inc.
must wear a life jacket
south of Chico, north of
Tarrant Regional Water
(Guides optional).
Bridgeport, take
District, Wise County
FM 1658 (Lake Road)
Public Works, Walmart,
3. Signed entry required
to FM 2952
Diamond Grocery, Chico
for all kids fishing. Must
Auto Parts, Karl Klement Ages 1-16 years to
be signed in at Wise
Ford and Dodge, Bowie
County Park prior to
compete in 4 divisions:
Marine, Bridgeport Tank
fishing.
Ages 1-5
Trucks, Bridgeport Lions
Ages 6-8
Club, Coffman Tank
4. Fishermen must set
Ages 9-12
Trucks, Chico Limestone Ages 13-16
the hook and fight fish
themselves. Help may
Hosted by: Hell’s Gate How to enter:
only be given in netting,
Bass Club and Texas
baiting hooks and
Early entry by mail not
Field and Stream of
landing fish.
required. Tournament
Wichita Falls
registration opens at
5. Fishermen will only
7:15 a.m. with starting
Bring a youth participant
fish against others in
time at 8 a.m. Please
with you or come and
their age division.
arrive 30 minutes before
take one or two kids
start time to get kids
fishing in your boat or
6. All Texas Parks &
registered and assign
along the shoreline.
Wildlife laws are to be
loaner fishing gear and
obeyed: all fish will be
bait.
Boaters please
caught on rod and reel
bring your life
or cane pole, use of
Prizes: Three Heaviest
jackets.
live and artificial baits is
fish in each age division.
allowed.
Only one entered
Free kid tournament tper child in each age
shirt. Free loaner fishing
Please bring
division.
gear, bait and life jackets
completed forms
for kids. Free hot dog
to pavilion at Wise
lunch for everybody.
County Park the
day of the event.
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SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010
SPORTS
SECTION B
BASEBALL
It’s a hit
Wise County youth baseball players wrapped up their regular season Thursday
night. Decatur Baseball will start its postseason tournaments next week.
The Decatur Red Sox won the 11/12 division going 14-0 and will be the No.
1 seed in the tournament. The Red Sox’ Noah Rios, top, hit a grand slam in the
team’s 15-2 win Thursday. He is welcomed at home plate by teammate Ryan
Durdon. Red Sox third baseman Ismeal Godoy, left, stops a ball at third as a
member of the Alvord Bulldogs slides in.
Messenger photos by Joe Duty
SOFTBALL
Barthold
to take
year off
FOOTBALL
Cate tries for passing grade
Quarterback
takes over for
9-2A MVP
Holson to coach
Lady Bulldogs
By RICHARD GREENE
By RICHARD GREENE
The Alvord Lady Bulldogs
will make their bid for a third
straight trip to the softball playoffs next spring without Jenna
Barthold on the bench.
Barthold announced this week
that she is taking next year off
from coaching. The Lady Bulldogs’ coach is due to give birth
to twins in early November.
“I’ll have my hands full with
two,” Barthold said. “It’ll be very
hard leaving the girls behind,
but I plan to go see them when
I can.”
Continued on page 2B
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
SCANNING THE FIELD — Boyd quarterback Jared Cate looks for a receiver to get open during the
Yellowjackets’ 7-on-7 game against Bridgeport Thursday night.
Boyd quarterback Jared Cate appeared cool and calm about taking
over for last season’s District 9-2A
MVP Thursday night in the Yellowjackets’ opening 7-on-7 game
in the Wise County League.
Cate, who will be a junior, completed his first seven passes as the
Yellowjackets flew past Bridgeport
in the touch-foootball game that
relies solely on passing.
As Boyd split its games with
Bridgeport and Decatur, Cate finished the day 29-for-45 with nine
touchdowns.
Cate is looking forward to the
challenge of following in the footsteps of Tim Fleming, who delivered a district championship from
under center.
Continued on page 2B
2B
SPORTS
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
Cate
tries for
passing...
Continued from page 1B
“I’ve been ready for it
and living to play on Friday
night,” Cate said. “I know expectations are high because
of Tim and our tradition.”
The new quarterback will
be trying replace Fleming’s
967 yards passing and 1,091
rushing along with a combined 19 touchdowns.
Cate is not the bruising
and versatile runner that
Fleming was. He is expected
to move the ball through the
air more.
“I’m not going to be as much
of a runner,” he said. “I know I
will need to get my foot speed
up to be able to scramble if I
need to.”
As a sophomore, Cate led
Boyd’s junior varsity to an 81 record.
In Thursday’s first game,
Cate came out and took just
four plays to get the Yellowjackets into the end zone. Behind Cate, Boyd scored on its
first five possessions. He went
15-for-19 in the span. He finished the contest 17 of 25.
Cate spread the ball to six
different receivers with five
players hauling in touchdowns.
“That’s what we try to do,
spread the ball around,” he
said. “We have a good set of
receivers. We’d like to get several with 500 yards.”
In the second game against
Decatur, Cate connected on
his first 10 throws and led the
Yellowjackets to three quick
scores. The third touchdown
was a 40-yard connection
with Junior Whatley.
But after the hot start, the
Boyd quarterback cooled.
He connected on just two of
his final 10 passes. One of
those connections was a 40yard touchdown pass to answer Decatur’s Tyler Hodges,
strike to Dillon Quinn.
Down by a score, Cate got
the ball back with two minutes left. He missed on four
passes to end the game.
“When they caught up, I
tried to go deep more,” Cate
said. “I need to stick with the
shorter routes.”
SOFTBALL
Barthold
to take
year off ...
Continued from page 1B
Barthold plans to only be
away from the bench a year.
Her assistant, Ron Holson,
will take over managing the
team. Barthold, who has been
at Alvord for three years,
served as an assistant under
Holson before taking over in
2009.
“I’m leaving them in good
hands,” she said. “He knows
what I want done.”
Alvord will return all but
one starter next season, including pitcher Harley Hooks.
The Lady Bulldogs finished
second in District 9-2A this
season, going 19-12.
“Hopefully the girls keep
working hard,” Barthold said.
“They know what to do.”
In two seasons under Barthold, the Lady Bulldogs are
35-24 with two playoff appearances.
Bulls look
for hands
By RICHARD GREENE
OFF AND RUNNING — Bridgeport’s Gabe Huerta runs away from a Paradise defender
during the Bulls’ 7-on-7 game Thursday night. Huerta was one of several young
Bridgeport backs and receivers to get work in the game.
The Bridgeport Bulls rode
a passing game that averaged 233 yards per game
last season to a District 53A title.
The Bulls and quarterback Cody Henson are trying to retool that aerial attack without two of their
top targets from last year
— Jordan Daniel and Austin
Blevins. The graduating duo
hauled in 114 passes and 15
touchdowns.
Bridgeport hit the field for
its first games of the Wise
County 7-on-7 league Thursday, looking to get its group
of young receivers work.
With the team’s third-leading receiver from last year,
Jace Hudson, out because of
off-season surgery, the Bulls
took the field with only one
player — Trent Schuett —
with more than 10 catches
last season. Schuett caught
15 passes for 225 yards last
year.
The young receivers and
Bridgeport’s three quarterbacks, including Henson,
had trouble getting on the
same page in the first game
against Boyd Thursday. The
Bulls completed just eight
of their 41 passes with an
interception.
Bridgeport
scored on only one of its
seven drives in the loss to
Boyd.
Henson, who threw for
2,795 yards and 28 touchdowns last year, went 4-for14 with an interception and
a touchdown.
Bridgeport
rebounded
against Paradise in the second game of the evening.
The Bulls’ quarterbacks
were 19-for-27 with five
touchdowns in a win over
the Panthers. Henson went
19-for-27 in the contest with
three scores.
“We’ll get it worked out,”
Henson said. “Guys have to
step up. This 7-on-7 gives us
a chance to get familiar with
everything and work it out.
It mainly gives us a chance
to get out and compete.”
Schuett and Garrett Mullins showed the ability to get
open and make plays in the
open field.
Mullins, who had five receptions last season, flew
past a defender and caught
a 40-yard touchdown pass
from Henson against Boyd.
He also scored in short yardage against Paradise.
Schuett hauled in two
scores against the Panthers.
“Garrett and Trent are
fast and have good feet,”
Henson said. “They have
a year more of experience
which will help us.”
FOOTBALL
Teams battle
for 7-on-7
state bids
Three Wise County schools will try to
qualify for this summer’s state 7-on-7
tournament this weekend.
Decatur, Bridgeport and Boyd will compete at Saturday’s state qualifier at Prosper against some of the region’s top 3A
and 2A schools beginning at 9 a.m.
The Wise County schools will join Prosper, Lovejoy, Sanger, Pilot Point and others to battle for two spots into the Division
II 7-on-7 tournament July 8-9 at Texas
A&M University in College Station.
Teams will have the opportunity to
qualify at other tournaments in the area
later this summer.
STEP AHEAD — Decatur’s Dillon Quinn grabs
a pass in front of a Boyd defender during a
7-on-7 game Thursday.
SPORTS BRIEFS
CARTER PLANS CAMP
— Decatur baseball coach
Chris Carter will hold a
baseball camp for players
between grades three
and seven June 21-24 at
Eagle Field. The camp will
run each day from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. Forms can be
printed from the Decatur
High School baseball
website. They can also
be picked up at Rann
and Carson Elementary
Schools. Carter will also
hold a pitching camp,
starting at 1:30 p.m. June
21-24.
BROWN TO HOLD CAMP
— Decatur boys basketball
coach Roger Brown will
hold a basketball camp for
players between grades
one and nine July 5-8 at
Decatur High School.
The camp will cover
fundamentals of the game,
including shooting, passing
and dribbling. A session
for players between grades
one and three will be from
9 to 11 a.m. A second
session for players in
grades four through nine
will follow from noon to 4
p.m. For information, call
Brown at (940) 393-7229.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
— The Decatur Lady Eagle
Volleyball Camp is June 1417 at Decatur High School.
Girls going into third
through fifth grades will
attend from 8 to 11 a.m.,
and girls going into sixth
through eighth grades
will attend from noon to
3 p.m. Early registration
is $55 and $35 for each
additional family member.
Registration is $60 after
May 31. Cost includes a Tshirt, snacks and awards.
Call (214) 418-6678 for
information.
HALL SETS CAMP
— Decatur softball coach
Neal Hall will hold a
summer camp for players
between grades seven
and nine June 22-24 from
9 to 11 a.m. at Lady
Eagle Field. The camp
is $50. The deadline for
registration is June 7. For
information, call (940)
393-7209.
MIDWESTERN BRINGS
CLINIC TO AREA — The
Midwestern State
University coaching staff
will hold a camp at the
Bridgeport softball field
June 2-4. A session for
players in the fourth and
fifth grades will be from
9-11 a.m. The session for
players between sixth and
eighth will be from noon to
2:30 p.m. The final session
for high school players will
be from 3-5 p.m. The cost
of the camp is $30. For
information, call Ruben
Garza at (940)255-2109.
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Acreage
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$8,700/acre. (940)466-9702,
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• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles.
$9,000/acre
• S of Decatur - 1.29 acres. Older 2 story.
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• N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime Hwy
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call for details. Owner Anxious!
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• South of Bowie 71 acres, good
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• Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial
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septic. $2,995 per acre
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Owner Anxious! Reduced $45,000
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Owner Financing $140,000
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5 ACRES
200 feet Highway 114 frontage
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$299,500. (940)427-2525.
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS
For sale. 24'X32' or 24'X64',
$12,000-$26,000. Delivered. Denton
County
Housemovers,
(940)387-3666.
Lovely older home located in great neighborhood. The master bedroom is downstairs and 2
bedrooms and a bath upstairs. Rooms are large and the kitchen has a built-in microwave and
a freestanding range with smooth top. Central heat and air is zoned. Hardwood floors, carpet
and lots of character. Updated electrical and plumbing. The lot is extra large with a storage
building. Carport with storage area at the front of it. This is a great house for the price.
Just reduced to $130,000! Call 940-389-9954 for more details.
REPOS, REPOS, REPOS!!!!!
North Texas repo outlet, come see
us today. Exit 500, Gainesville,
Texas or call (800)810-3330. RBI
#33731.
Mobile Homes
2/2 with large lot, Azle ISD. Owner
finance; or rent for $600/month.
(817)422-3023 or (817)281-4311.
JODY ADAMS
940-389-3702
MELISSA BAILEY
940-393-5464
JOHN LANIER
940-627-9714
Best of
940-393-2476
SHERRY LAYTON
940-399-8246
CECE LISBY
940-399-9141
JIM VANCE
940-627-5358
940-627-9040
2009
New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome!
NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER
940-577-1452
940-393-5336
301 S. Washburn, Suite C
WISE
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
LOCATED AT 2201
SOUTH FM 51
IN THE DOUBLE CREEK
OFFICE BUILDING
SINCE 1997
SUSAN ANDERSON
817-821-6659
BRUCE FURGERSON
817-996-3202
www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
3-bedroom, 2-bath, on 1 acre, Boyd
ISD. Owner finance or rent.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
CASH WHOLESALE
to the public. Low overhead. Save
thousands. (817)637-1357.
[email protected]
DECATUR ISD, $79,900
2007 double wide on 2 acres. 1,960
square foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath,
new condition, new carpet, rear
deck.
Horses
allowed.
(940)577-4484.
[email protected]
AFFORDABLE HOME! This 3 bedroom, one bath home has
large living/dining combined, stove and refrigerator will stay.
Must see at this price! 303 W. Brady, Decatur $75,000
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
Nani
Brashears
940-577-1452
[email protected]
www.bfrealtor.com
Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs.
NANI’S
ALVORD- Very affordable brick 3 bedroom home with large fenced backyard. Walk to school or park. $83,900
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.
Sherry
Layton
940-399-8246
sherrylayton
@embarqmail.com
BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 bedroom, 2/5 bath on 10 acres with barn and workshop with office.
LOTS AND ACRES FOR SALE
Decatur
1606 W. Bus. 380
940-627-3080
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
TREESAND LOVELY 5.5ACRE PROPERTY! Central location
in Wise County. Backyard has gazebo, beautiful 2,205 sq. ft. home
with 30X40 shop and other outbuildings. Bridgeport ISD. $269,900
For Information on All of my properties go to
Bruce
Furgerson
NEW CARPET
at a discount price for mobile
homes. Call for a quote.
(940)367-8072, cell.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up &
trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. (940)433-3117.
CeCe Lisby
940-399-9141
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
Wise County restaurant for sale.
Consistently profitable for 14-years;
with 2009 sales $260,000; owner’s
cash flow of $65,000.
Call
(817)738-3113.
4-BEDROOM 2-FULL BATH
Livingroom, sitting room with fireplace, office, open kitchen with island, new AC inside and out, new
carpet, on 1.45 acres, located 1 mile
south of new high school in Boyd.
$69,995. Rick, (940)433-2255 or
(817)253-0697.
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
Free
estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
LAND - HOME D/W
Business Property
Homes
ONLY ONE LEFT
WON’T LAST
OVER 3,000 SQUARE FEET
$52 SQUARE FOOT, INCLUDING
$20K OF UPGRADES.
800-518-7811, Nation Wide Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes.
RBI33937.
Rhome
817-638-5100
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
Paradise - Beautifully developed acreage south of Bridgeport. An energy efficient 5 bedroom,
3.1 bath home with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, and other amenities
too numerous to mention. Pipe fencing surrounds the house and leads to a 40x100 barn with
a 1,600 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath rental property. For the horse trainer there is round pen. The
property includes 3 stock tanks, perimeter and cross fencing.
Sunset- Beautiful, secluded home situated on 44 wooded acres. The home boasts
3 bedrooms and 2 baths, granite countertops with stainless steel appliances. A
Gunite swimming pool with hot tub and property that is fenced and cross fenced
for horses.
HOMES
Bridgeport- A very nice home with lots of room both inside and out. Starting with the roomy double car
garage to the large wooden fenced backyard and the great above ground pool and the massive storage building.
The inside of the home has wood burning fireplace and roomy den/dining/kitchen open concept. The master
suite is larger than normal and has a large walk-in closet.
Runaway Bay- This spacious split level home sits near the lake with a fabulous view from the third story
perch. The properties 2 lots have a manicured backyard and several fruit trees as well as a boat house. (Ray)
Decatur- 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1 car garage on corner lot with trees. Close to Schools and Historic
downtown Decatur Square. Great family home in a great location
DON’T MISS THIS 3/2
home on almost 1/2 acre. Well
maintained in established
Brookhollow Estates with mature
trees and large fenced backyard.
Home offers big kitchen with
lots of cabinet space, huge utility
room, spacious bedrooms and
cozy fireplace. Ask about the
recent energy efficient upgrades.
Call for more details.
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Decatur- Fabulous newer home with awesome 1 story floor plan. Open kitchen with beautiful
granite, decorative touches that overlook living and dining areas with windows to the awesome
backyard. Game room and HUGE utility room with loads of cabinets, sink and plenty of room
for a craft room. Surround sound wired, pre-wired electrical work done for a pool. Master suite
with a Spa like master bath with separate shower, Jacuzzi tub and heated floors.
LOTS/ACREAGE
Decatur- 5 acres located in the Heritage Creek Subdivision with paved roads.
Paradise- Great location between Bridgeport and Paradise just a mile or less off of Highway 114. Trees and
small lake on property. Good building sites. Located in exemplary Paradise ISD.
COMMERCIAL
Alvord- Property located half mile or so off of 287 N of Decatur behind Stallion Oilfield. Property has a 4672 sq ft
building that could be used for shop, warehouse, etc. 2 mobile homes are located on property. New water well.
Bridgeport- One of a kind property! Beautiful rolling terrain bordered by Dry Creek on one side. This property would
make a wonderful subdivision or commercial site. Part is in the city limits and part is not city. Sewer and electric are
available on site. It is on co-op water.
4B
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
FOR LEASE, RETAIL SPACE
In Boyd, 2,400 square feet downstairs, 2,000 square feet upstairs.
$1,500/month. (940)433-2255 or
(817)253-0697, Rick. 440 West
Highway 114 Boyd, Texas.
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites Bridgeport, TX
RENTALS
• Apartments • Business
Property • Condos/Town
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• Homes • Mobile Homes •
Rooms • Roommate Wanted
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Lease • Facilities • Storage
Buildings
RENTA
940-536-9346
Business property
$300/DEPOSIT
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$600/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
Garage apartment, 501 N. Church,
near downtown Decatur. 2 room,
1-bath, washer/dryer in garage.
$600/month plus utilities. Background check. No smoking. Email:
[email protected];
call
(682)551-5000.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
352 BRAMMER DRIVE, AURORA
Apartments That Feel
Like Home
1&2 Bedrooms Available
Professionally Managed
by Trinity
www.BridgewoodExecutiveSuites.com
Apartments
Nail/massage spa or office space
ready to rent. Will lease individual
rooms. Available now at 605 N.
Business 287, Suite 106, Decatur.
Call (940)627-6362 for details.
30x40 metal building. Highway 114
at CR4590. (817)281-4311,
(817)422-3023.
5,000 square foot building, Bridgeport, on 1 acre yard area. Includes
3,500 square foot office space,
kitchenette, restrooms, showroom,
conference room. $3,100/month.
(940)389-6517.
Commercial buildings for lease in
Decatur. 1st building located at 120
E. Main Street. 2nd building located
at 805 W. Main Street. For more information, contact Chris or Rita at
(940)627-3600.
ONLINE
LISTINGS
FOR SALE
2-3 Acre Homesites
Decatur ISD
940-627-6645
This gorgeous Austin Rock and Cedar wood home sits on fabulous 2 acres of land.
The owners of this home paid close attention to detail while it was being built.
Features include, granite countertops in a spacious kitchen, 5 bedrooms with
the master suite and guest room being split away from each other and the other
bedrooms. Outside features include a pool, storm shelter
and beautiful sunsets. Priced to sell at $399,900
Call Bunny at 817-475-5827 or Bethany at 817-229-4243
for an appointment or view this lovely home.
Jack Cannon
Broker
940-368-1811
Mike Bowman
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
Eric Cannon
940-393-5317
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1002 S. College, Decatur- 3/2/2,
great location, corner lot with 2nd
home on property. Well and many
upgraded features. $128,500
574 CR 4270, Decatur Home &
workshop on approx. 15 acres of
pasture, trees and tank. Property
is cross fenced so is perfect for
horse or cattle. $199,000
407 Cates, Decatur- 3
bedrooms, 1 bath, large corner
lot, covered patio, storage shed,
hardwood floors, separate utility,
fenced yard. $79,800
Sunset - Spacious country
home, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths,
study, hobby room, large kitchen,
patios, 3 car garage, barn with
100 acres of trees and pastures.
Too many amenities to describe
this beautiful estate.
Paradise Canyon Estates4/2.5/2, 2.2428 sq. ft. on 2
acres. Must see the many great
features. Motivated seller!
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. 216 Heather $181,900
LAND
GREAT LOT IN RUNAWAY BAY $7,400
10 ACRES, GREAT LOCATION ON
HLAVEK RD.
1 - MULTI - FAMILY LOT, BOYD $18,000
An H2 Development project
3 - MULTI - FAMILY LOTS, DECATUR
5 ACRES WITH WELL & SEPTIC $35,000
PENDING
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
N. TRINITY OFFICE SUITE$300/MONTH
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Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
Fred Meyers, Broker
Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Scott Locklear
Construction & Excavation
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 13+ ACRES. 4/2.5/3, 4,593
sq. ft., two story home. Austin stone fireplace, 23’
vaulted ceiling, built-in dressers in all walk-in closets,
central vacuum, game room, swimming pool, hot tub,
great for entertaining. 40 X 75 shop. Joins Wind Mill
Lake Grasslands. Lots of trees, built in 2008. Very
energy efficient, low utility bills. Hurry to look today!
NEW CONSTRUCTION, JUST FINISHED!
3/2/2 in great neighborhood. 1,602 sq. ft.,
Alvord exemplary schools. Split bedrooms,
fireplace, all on 1 acre. Hurry and get your tax
credit on new homes. Call Scott today!!!
$124,900
COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH HWY 287
FRONTAGE. Pipe railing all the way around the
gate. 40 X 80 half being office and half shop.
Will consider leasing. Call me to look! $99,000
COUNTRY HOME! 3 bedroom, 2 bath with
detached 2 car garage and equipment barn. All
on 5 acres. Easy to get to yet still very private.
Fenced yard, split bedrooms, fireplace, game
room. Call Scott to look today. $179,500
11 ACRES in Alvord ISD. Beautiful building sight.
Reduced 40% below appraisal $61,000
10 ACRES with solid trees overlooking government lake. $64,900
2 ACRES, lots of trees and very secluded. Call to look today.
1 – 12 ACRE TRACTS in Decatur.
183 ACRES in Montague County. $2,850/acre
200 ACRES - 1 mile motorcross track, 7 mile cross country track,
4 tanks, creek, great hunting, Bowie.
23 ACRES, lots of trees. $139,000
SCOTT LOCKLEAR
BUILDER REALTOR/BROKER • 940-393-2727
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Making Dreams Reality
Tana 940-627-5859
[email protected] • www.tanahomes.com
CHICO - NEW LISTING 3/2 ON 4 ACRES. Large, brick home
w/room to spread out; 2 LV; split bdrms; WBFP in den; needs some
updating; big utility w/freezer space; diving pool in fenced bkyd; 2
wells & 2 septics; scattered trees. $124,900
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. $209,900
ALVORD- JUST LISTED 3/2/2 immaculate home on cul-desac, WBFP, open concept, formal dining, split bedrooms,
oversized garage, screened-in back porch, fenced backyard.
$186,900
DECATUR - JUST LISTED ON THE SQUARE! Offices with 3,840 sq. ft.,
downstairs is leased, upstairs has two separate suites w/kitchenettes,
& reception areas. Upstairs has been upgraded w/granite countertops,
extensive molding and wainscoting. Upstairs could be converted to
living quarters. Investors welcome.
ALVORD - JUST LISTED 2/2 Comfortable starter home; nice sized, eat-in kitchen; split bdrms; huge utility with pantry
space; “other” room could be office; nice wood deck in bkyd plus two storage bldgs; totally fenced front & back; new
metal roof; close to schools & Hwy 287. $70,900
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. $298,900
BRIDGEPORT - Why pay rent? Bridgeport - 1 duplex 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
BRIDGEPORT - 3/2/2 open floor plan, eating bar divides living room and kitchen, WBFP, ceramic tile, carpeted bedrooms,
master with separate shower & jetted tub, double vanities, stove, built-in microwave, DW and fridge convey. $129,900
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 and rear porches, 3 metal buildings, stock pond, fencing, trees, pasture. A must see! $385,000
BRIDGEPORT - 3/2/2 open plan, new countertops, hardware, carpet, paint, interior door knobs, open floor
plan, eating bar between living room and kitchen, WBFP, laminate in living room, kitchen & hall, double
vanities, stove, DW & fridge convey. $131,900
LAKE BRIDGEPORT - JUST LISTED 2/2 WATERFRONT Totally maintenance free, well insulated, quiet & peaceful, mstr
down, tons of storage, cer/tile in LR, DR, Kit & utility, walk-in pantry, custom cabinets, fishing dock, 2 shops, 2 carports,
trees & St. Augustine grass. $269,900
DECATUR/SLIDELL - 3/2 brick on 5 acres. Open floor plan includes WBFP, lots of cabinets in kitchen, eating bar
& built-in pantry, split bedrooms, ceramic tile throughout except carpet in bedrooms, tub & separate shower in
master, freezer space in utility, 2 stall loafing shed, fenced on 3 sides. $189,900
LAND
SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted sub. $31,000
DECATUR – JUST LISTED! 27.387 acres on Old Decatur Road, surrounded by estate style properties, heavily treed, in
natural state, pasture. Call for info
BRIDGEPORT – JUST LISTED! 158 acres, nice property for developing. CR on two sides, grazing, wildlife, stock pond,
views, trees. Call for info. $3,500/acre
FOR LEASE
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?
PR 1106 - Secluded 30+/- acres located in Decatur School District with lots of trees, pond
and an abundance of wildlife. Priced at $5,000/acre
New Listing in Runaway Bay - 3/2 home with siding is nicely decorated with 2 car
carport. Sits on 2 lots. Would make a good starter or retirement home. $75,000
New Listing- 10+/- acres with good mix of trees and coastal, beautiful pond that stays full
and plenty of wildlife.
Segundo Dr. - Corner Lot in Runaway Bay with scattered trees. Priced at $7,000
Commercial Building situated on 3.157 acres with Hwy 287 frontage and crossover.
Priced at $275,000
Terrace Dr. - To be sold “As Is”. With a little bit of handy work it could really be nice.
Home is situated on 2.68 acres with large mature trees in Springtown ISD. Pad for
additional mobile home. Call for details.
1505 16th St. - Fixer upper in Bridgeport. 3/2/1 frame home with fenced backyard within
walking distance of downtown and stores. Priced at $58,000
402 Decatur - Looking for rental property or a starter home, this is it! 4/1.5 frame home on
a large lot in Alvord. Priced at $45,000
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. $159,900
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
215 Hart Ct. 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. 2/1.5 furnished
home with water view of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of
shade trees. $59,900
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
FIRST
REALTY
Danny Hodges Realtor®
940-393-1339
Mary Ann Hodges
Broker Associate
940-393-0414
940-627-5940
HOMES
Alvord- Corner lot, 3/2/2 brick home, fenced backyard, split bedrooms, WBFP, landscaped.
Alvord- Great starter family home on 1 acre, close to schools, brick 3/2/2, fenced backyard, bay
window breakfast nook, WBFP, faux paint, trees. Hurry to see this one!
Decatur- 3/2 DW on 1 acre, country living, new carpet and freshly painted. Come and take a look!
Alvord- Brick 2/2/1 home, a little TLC and this home could be quite charming. Close to schools.
Decatur- Frame 3/1/1 home, corner lot, attached garage, updated home, large living area. Great
starter family home or investment property.
HOMES WITH LAND
Alvord- 5/3/4 Austin Stone with media room on 318 acres. Wrap around porches with
outside FP, granite countertops in gourmet kitchen. Horeman's dream w/stables, ponds, big
Oak trees and other shops.
Alvord- Brick 3/2/2 home on 5 acres, barn, corrals, corner property, across from LBJ
Grasslands, cellar, 20X20 hobby house with sink and elect., covered patio, landscaped,
gorgeous Knotty pine cabinets in kitchen, carpet, tile, laminate flooring, full RV hook-up,
split bedrooms, pellet burning stove, knotty pine walls in living area. Must see!
Bowie- 3/2/2 home with upstairs game room, WBFP, bay window breakfast nook. Large
utility room, lots of windows, barns, corrals, ponds, lots of wildlife, guest apartment. 208
acres, coastal fields, treed, workshop, storage buildings, fenced, beautiful views.
Alvord- Custom 3/2.5/3 home on 6 acres, gourmet kitchen, 2 WBFP, large living with lots of
windows, vaulted ceilings, oak floors, front porch all across the front of home. Landscaped,
sprinkler system, apartment, barn with tack room and stables, corrals, dog run, trees.
Alvord- Brick 3/2 home with stained concrete floors, floor to ceiling windows, 4 acres
detached garage, barn with elect. and water, pine baseboards, fire pit and patio, fenced, trees.
Alvord- 3/2/2CP brick home on 10.01 acres, large spring fed pond, covered porches, multi
decks, trees, barn, corral. Quiet country living at its best!
Alvord- Secluded brick 4/2 home on 2.15 acres, lots of trees, vaulted ceilings, WBFP, patio.
Alvord- 3/2 brick country home on 5.095 acres, custom built home, many extras, trees, pond.
Alvord- 11.82 acres with 4/2 DW, 2 stall horse barn, 1,800 sq. ft. storage building, stock
tank, 16X48 deck, WBFP, new roof, newly painted. Too many amenities to list. $129,000
Alvord- 12 acres with DW, above ground pool, secluded, trees, quiet country living.
LAND
Nocona - 150,200 acres coastal, some trees and wildlife. $2,250/acre
Nocona- 30 acres on paved road, trees, creek with wildlife. $2,950/acre
Decatur- Grassland Estates, several lots to choose from. 2 – 3 acre lots, trees, beautiful views
with great building sites, paved road, wildlife, adjacent to LBJ Grasslands. REDUCED!
Decatur- 1 and 2 acre tracts ready for DW home to be set on. Owner Financing!
Decatur- 86.9 acres, great farm land. Call today!
Alvord- 14, 36, 50 acre tracts, Hwy 287, great commercial or residential property.
Alvord- 80 acres, 2 stock tanks, wildlife, corral, beautiful building sites.
Alvord- 50, 75,or 200 acres available. Close to LBJ Grasslands.
Alvord- 3.61 and 13 acres with metal shop buildings. REDUCED!
Call agent for many more land listings.
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Each office is independently owned & operated.
940-665-0376
SINCE 1997
LOCATED AT 2201 SOUTH FM 51
IN THE DOUBLE CREEK OFFICE BUILDING
Rhome - This was a model home
and its loaded with upgrades. A true
must see! Hardwood flooring, granite
countertops, and upgraded carpet.
Beautiful fireplace, crown molding,
arched openings, custom drapes,
accent walls, and much more. Gated
Master planned Community. $164,990
Call Debbie at 817-223-9956
Decatur - Great looking, well kept two
story home sitting on 2.505 acres, this
lovely home offers four bedrooms, formal
dining and formal living rooms, along with
separate kitchen dining area. The fenced
crystal clear pool makes this property
complete. The neighborhood is a great
place for family or retired couples. Give
this a serious look. $229,900 Call Larry at
940-627-4523
Alvord - BEAUTIFUL 3-2.5-2 home on
a large lot, is landscaped and has large
trees. A large wooden deck offers a
great place for a family barbecue or to
simply relax. The home is energy Star
Rated, with granite countertops in the
kitchen, a large living area, the study
has a wall of built-in shelves and desk.
$252,900 Call Larry at 940-627-4523
Decatur - Beautiful custom home sitting
among large oak trees on 2.5 acres. The home
has a fireplace and hearth in the living room,
split bedrooms and a wonderful kitchen. The
kitchen has lots of built-ins, custom cabinetry,
and a breakfast bar. There is a large dining
area in the kitchen as well as the formal
dining area. There is a deck at the back close
to the sparkling inground pool with diving
board. There is also a spa connected to the
pool. $284,900 Call Beverly at 940-399-9545
Beautifully built custom home sitting on an
oversized lot that has 1.420 ac. Home has split
bedrooms, granite countertops, walk-in closet in
master. Game room upstairs. Living room and
patio wired for sound system. 2 refrigerators,
and a freezer stay with home. Home is all electric
and heating and air in home is zoned. Shop is
30x40 with a shed on one side. Shop is wired
to code and has concrete floor and driveway.
Backyard is privacy fenced. $309,900 Call Beverly
at 940-399-9545
Aurora - Beautiful Custom Built Home on over one
acre of land, great floor plan, fenced yard, sprinkler
system and 3 car garage. Home is stunning on
inside with beautiful gourmet kitchen and granite
counter tops throughout. Kitchen has double
oven, breakfast bar and island. Lovely custom
cabinetry throughout house. Oversized Master
Suite with french door access to covered patio.
Large bonus room upstairs and built in coat racks
in utility. Utility also has space for freezer and the
sink is exceptionally deep. $378,000 Call Beverly at
940-399-9545
Decatur - Total of three homes(1=2492sq.
ft.)(2=1480sq.ft.)(3=1554sq.ft.)smaller
homes have been used for rentals. Barn,
shop, cattle working pens, tock tank,
improved coastal pasture, total of 44.865
acres of which 5 plus or minus acres is
located in the city limits of Decatur with
city water to the homes, no city sewer is
available at this time. $1,365,000 Call Larry
at 940-627-4523
Beautifully built custom home on 159.130
acres of coastal fields, thick oak trees, ponds,
fenced and cross fenced. 40x30 barn insulated,
electricity, concrete floor, loafing shed 40x30.
Working chutes and corrals. Property has a 1176
sq.ft. guesthouse with kitchen, bedroom and
bath. The main house has 2 fireplaces (inside and
out), gorgeous western fixtures and much more.
Furniture, farm equipment, cattle may all be
purchased separately. AG-EXEMPT $1,099,000
Call Beverly at 940-399-9545
Beverly Whetsell
940-399-9545
Deena Rue
817-247-3111
Lesley Nivens
940-367-3652
Larry Mader
940-627-4523
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
Yard for lease, FM 51, 2 miles south
Decatur, (formerly Bowie Dozer).
3.25 acres; includes office, shop,
wash
rack,
diesel
tanks.
(940)389-6707.
Condos, town homes
LOVELY TOWNHOME
for lease. View of lake & golf
course, freshly remodeled, all appliances included. (972)834-8111.
Race Fans, only one left! Fort
Worth, Texas Motor Speedway,
2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
For rent, like new, 3-bedroom,
2-bath, double wide mobile home/
on 4 acres w/lots trees. Bridgeport
ISD.
(940)255-1436
or
(940)255-1446.
“Timeless Elegance”
www.spenceproperties.com
Homes
940-627-1990
1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur
®
406 E. Ash • Decatur 3/2/1
Available June 1
$995/month $498/deposit
ALL HOMES INCLUDE LAWN CARE.
940-372-0634
817-825-4647
3-bedroom, 2-bath, CH/A. 307 E.
Shoemaker, Decatur. No pets, no
smoking. Lawn care & appliances
included. $1,200/month, $1,000/deposit. (940)627-5216.
EQUAL HOUSING
Close to Walmart, but no city taxes! Restricted subdivision with scattered trees. 2 & 3 acre
tracts starting at $34,000. Call Marilyn
Excellent office or retail location. Corner lot with high traffic count. Zoned C-1. $70,000 Call
Marilyn
5 acres heavily wooded with 1,200 sq. ft. shop building with unfinished apartment. $79,900
Call Marilyn
EXTREMELY MOTIVATED SELLER! BRING OFFER! Adjoins the Grasslands! Outstanding
5/5.5/3 with office, game room, pool, trees and so much more on 5 acres. $389,000 Call
Marilyn
Yes, a golf course lot for $12,000! Located on the 12th fairway of Runaway Bay. Call
Marilyn
Great 3/2 home with an excellent floor plan! This home comes with a roping arena, barn,
and workshop, all you have to do is bring the family and the horses! Paradise ISD. $272,900
Call Rhonda
Beautiful Oaks surround this immaculate 3/2/2 and is walking distance from school. Nice
deck out back for barbecues, and a Great Price of $124,900 Call Rhonda
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OLLIE
SANDERSON
R E A L
E S T A T E
Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383
Clint Sanderson, Realtor
Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761
4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,600 square
foot
house
in
Rhome.
$1,200/month. Contact Matt,
(214)499-3949.
Alvord: 505 Scenic, 3-bedroom,
2-bath. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl
Klement Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Available now: 3-bedroom,
2.5-bath,
2-car
garage.
$1,375/month, $1,000/deposit, lawn
care included. 387 Emma Call, Decatur. Call (940)626-2060
COUNTRY LIVING
2/1 brick guest house. Appliances,
water,
mowing
included.
$1,000/month; + $100/month per
horse. $500/deposit. No pets/smoking. (817)925-2574, (940)627-6627.
In Boyd, 1-bedroom houses. Very
clean, appliances, no pets. Starting
at $475/month. (817)444-3636.
BRIDGEPORT: Very nice, 3/2 Manufactured
home on 1 acre, carport, storage building,
fenced backyard, deck on front and back.
$88,000
BOYD: REDUCED 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. $122,000
BOYD: Very nice 4/2/2 brick home on large lot, ceramic tile in kitchen, dining room, hall and baths,
utility room with walk-in pantry, nice neighborhood, fenced backyard, covered patio. $139,900
RHOME: Lovely updated 3/2/2 home, granite countertops, large sun room, shaded patio, rain
gutters, 30X60 barn includes 20X30 workshop, 3 horse stalls, tack room, stock tank, all this on
11.3 acres, Decatur schools. $350,000
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
RHOME: New Listing! 2/1 older home, in need of repair. For Sale "As Is". $50,000
RHOME: 3/2/2 brick home is being updated with new paint and new carpet in bedrooms and new
flooring in kitchen and bath. Five acres sandy soil, storage buildings and nice workshop, fenced
garden area, pasture is fenced and cross fenced. $159,900 PENDING
BOYD: 10 acres, sandy soil, trees $8,500/acre
BOYD: 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
If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call
or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling.
www.yourcountryconnection.com
Your Real Estate
Professionals
®
817-638-9050
LAKE FRONT W/OPTION TO BUY
3,000 square foot 4/3 on 1.5 acres.
$1,600/month, $1,000/deposit.
(817)448-7042, (817)448-7094,
(682)551-0424, (682)559-1512.
Large 4-bedroom, 2-bath house in
Decatur. Large yard, quiet neighborhood. $1,050/month plus deposit.
(940)399-0080.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, gas range/oven,
CH/A. $600/month, $600/deposit.
(719)660-5992.
AURORA, 2/2
totally rebuilt, lease to own. No pets.
Large wooded lot in park.
$450/month. (817)489-3298.
$187,500 YOU’VE FOUND IT!
Decatur: Texas Country at it’s finest on
one acre, beautiful view, 3 year old brick,
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with 8X10
work area which leads to a detached 24X12
workshop. Come and see for yourself.
Call Cliff Moon at 817-229-6599
$374,900 HORSE LOVERS PARADISE
Boyd: Beautiful 20 acres with 50X55 four stall
barn with tack room. Very nice 3/2/2 and 36X24
workshop. Plenty of room for arena, sandy soil,
mature trees and Ag exempt.
Call Carol Bailey at 817-229-1303
SILVER LAKES RANCH
Beautiful custom home on five
acres just inside the development!
Home has three bedrooms, two
baths, two living areas and over
2200 sq. ft. Second living area is
large upstairs room overlooking
front yard with endless possibilities
as a game room, theater room or
den. Large front and rear porches
and oversized two car garage. Open
concept design brings kitchen,
living and breakfast rooms together
anchored by a corner wood burning
fireplace. In back is a world full of
wildlife including deer, turkey, fox
& more! $308,000
Bringing you the BEST in North Texas!
*RHOME - 34 Acres with custom home, shop, X-fencing, Decatur ISD. $429,000
*RHOME - Spacious custom 3/2.5/2 on two acres with 30 x 40 shop. PENDING
*CHICO - 1,300' on Hwy 101, commercial potential with house & bldgs. $320,000
*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 AC, tank, views, adjacent to Eagle Canyon Raceway. $7,500/AC
*ALVORD ISD - 2 AC on Amon Carter Lake cove with rocky escarpment. $52,000
*AMON CARTER LAKE - 1 AC with 97 feet of pristine lake frontage. $98,000
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Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hair Center
STATIONS
AVAILABLE
FOR
RENT
Storage Buildings
940.683.4200 • 1600 W. HWY 114 • BRIDGEPORT (Next door to Tan Your Hide)
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE
IN WISE
WISE
2009
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
Best of
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
Ask about our special!
1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur
940-627-6434
Toll Free: 877-718-8875
www.decaturselfstorage.net
EMPLOYMENT
• Business Opportunity
• Employment Information
• Childcare
• Food Service • Medical/
Dental • Miscellaneous
• Office • Retail/Sales
• Trades • Work Wanted
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Full line Motorcycle, ATV, Watercraft, Utility – Sales, Service, Parts
Summer Selling Season is Here!
Looking for Sales people:
3 - Motorcycle, ATV, Watercraft and Utility Sales People
2 - Parts and Accessories Salespeople
Come join a growing business in Decatur
Benefits include:
Five-day work week
Medical plans available
Competitive comp. plans
Fun environment
Opportunity for advancement
Continuous training
Sales experience a must
Apply in person at 201 W. Thompson Street, Decatur
or
940-627-0627
Todd Carruthers or Geoff Kieffer
Help Wanted
Messenger Office Supply has
an immediate opening for
a fulltime inside and outside
sales person.
Please apply in person to:
Leisa Gage
115 South, Trinity in Decatur
940-627-5987
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Western Transportation
Sandford Oil Company
940-644-5800
Tame Your
Mane
940-627-3937
SUNSET RV PARK
Centrally located between Decatur,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
wireless Internet. (940)845-2007.
Employment information
2 & 3-bedroom homes for rent starting at $350/month. (940)683-2919.
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
2:00-10:00 shift
APPLY IN PERSON AT
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME to
BOYD RV PARK
Propane station, laundry, showers,
free Internet, some covered spaces.
Corner of Highway 114 & FM 730
North. (940)433-9910.
Nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick home
for rent in Rhome. Call Becki,
(817)307-3709.
Mobile Homes
Medical/Dental
CMA
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$249,900 ROOM TO ROAM
Paradise: 2,628 sq. ft., 3/3/3 on 2.29 acres,
large bedrooms, extra large kitchen, big back
porch, 12 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in
wine cooler, oversized garage and much, much
more. Call Pam Davis at 817-296-9050
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.
Very nice, 3-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on 5 acres with pond,
$875/month + deposit. On same
property, 1-bedroom, 1-bath garage
apartment, $400/month + deposit.
Available
immediately.
(972)237-9597, (972)816-8438.
101 N. Main St. - Rhome
$195,000 BRING YOUR HORSES!
Reno: Nice 3/2/2 on over 4 acres with 40X50
workshop with 3 roll up doors, several other
outbuildings, full back porch, beautiful pasture in
front of house.
CALL BOB BOUGHTON AT 940-393-5194
Mystery shoppers, earn up to
$100/day. Undercover shoppers
needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No experience required. Call (877)467-0212.
NICE 3/1 WITH OPTION TO BUY
on 2.5 acres. Close to Highway
51/114 intersection, Paradise ISD.
$540/month,
$300/deposit.
(682)551-0424, (214)454-5430,
(682)559-1512, (817)757-0677.
OPPORTUNITY
84.34 secluded acres with a very nice mixture of woods and pasture with extensive cross
fencing, 3 stock tanks, unfinished steel framed barn and pens on the property. Call Marilyn
BOYD: REDUCED!: 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. $69,900
Nice 1-bedroom trailer, furnished,
electric & water paid. Bridgeport.
$520/month. (940)683-2442,
(940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166.
403 W. Oak • Decatur 3/2
Available June 1
2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1008 N. Miller,
Decatur, washer & dryer included.
$775/month. (817)929-5910.
Each office is independently owned and operated.
HOUSE TRAILER FOR RENT
3/1 trailer with porch in Crafton,
country living. $550/month.
(940)644-5369.
1505 & 1507 N. Bus. 287
Decatur - 2/1
Available June 1
Preferred Properties
M
EMPLOYMENT
Duplexes
NICE RHOME DUPLEX
2/2 w/appliances, washer/dryer
hookups, lawn care. Covered parking/storage. No smoking. Some pets
OK. $695/month, $500/deposit.
Owner/agent, (940)399-3900.
5B
Hazardous
Material Drivers
$
60,000
(potential earnings per year)
• 5-Day Work Week
• No cold calls
We are seeking Bobtail Drivers with HazMat endorsements to work in the East Texas,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma areas.
We operate Peterbilt tank trucks and fuel
oil well “frac” sites. Must be willing to work in
the above listed areas.
Do you have the potential to earn BIG money?
Our top sales representative earns over
$100,000 per year.
If you are interested please call
Derek Sugg at 940-627-1101
or 1-800-772-8928
940-627-2689
Start pay $12.36 hr.
Paid Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Holidays
Nice Equipment
For more information contact:
US Hwy. 287 South, Decatur
An Equal Opportunity Employer
6B
SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
• Surgery - RN Circulator
*Surgery Tech
• Lab - Blood Bank Supr.
• HIMS - Clinical Coder
Part time/PRM
• Therapy Services PT*COTA*OT/PRN
• Fit-N-Wise Aquatics Swim Instructors
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234
A NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL
www.wiseregional.com
EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
Now Hiring
DIETARY AIDE
&
RESIDENT
ATTENDANT
Full time
Benefits Available
NOW
ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
• General Labor
• Clerical
• Skilled Labor
• Bookkeepers
Apply In Person.
Governor’s
Ridge
300 Devereaux St. • Decatur
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeport
Now hiring for the following positions
• LVNs
• LVNs - $1,000 Sign on bonus
• Certified Medication Aides
• Certified Nurses Aides
Offer shifts Differential & Insurance
Apply in person at
2108 15th St. • Bridgeport
or call
940-683-5023
EEO M/F/D/V
940-627-1104
Miscellaneous
Freelance or part-time website designer and graphic artist needed.
Portfolio and references required.
Call (940)577-1111.
Manufacturing work & light industrial. Full-time, part-time. Supplemental health care plan. Paid vacation, sick time. Location Decatur, TX
off FM 2264.
www.papilio.com/employment.
Office
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Now hiring for the following positions, due to growth
CNAs
Design company seeking full-time
administrative position. Manages all
office and warehouse procedures
and tasks. Strong background in
bookkeeping and general office.
Excellent computer skills. Must be
professional and very hard worker.
Fax resume to (940)627-3555.
Human Capital Resources
Driver needed. 24% plus team and
individual monthly incentives, bonus
opportunities, end of year incentives, after 90 days weekly incentive, paid holidays, paid vacations,
free breakfast, sick pay. Need at
least 2-years experience. Call
(940)427-2033
Mon.-Sat.,
8a.m.-5p.m. JM Materials, Inc.
Martin Truck Services, Inc. is now
hiring Class A CDL drivers w/tanker
endorsement. Must have 2-years
experience driving, and have
6-months vacuum tank experience,
(days & nights). Starting pay
$15/hour.
Please
call
(817)240-8900.
940-683-9046
2202 Hwy. 380, Suite 7, Bridgeport
CDL driver, 4-years minimum experience.
Contact
Rusty,
(817)253-2309;
or
Ashley,
(940)465-6219.
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)210-5582.
The City of Bridgeport is accepting
applications for the following position:
Communications Specialist
Please fax your application and resume to Judi Conger at
940.683.3401 or [email protected]. For job description or
applications, please go to our website at www.cityofbridgeport.net.
They will be posted on the employment page. The City of Bridgeport
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Night Shift
1 Full-time • 1 Part-time
CNA Class Coming Soon
Apply in person at
701 West Bennett Rd. DECATUR
or call
940-626-2800
EEO M/F/D/V
Bored with your job?
Wise County Messenger Classifieds
www.wcmessenger.com/class
AARONS SALES
Verifiable sales experience required
to join the Aarons team. Must have
good communication skills and be
customer friendly. Some heavy lifting. Good driving record required.
Benefits. Substance screen required. Closed on Sunday.
$10/hour. 1304 Highway 51 S, Decatur, (940)627-5043, ask for Mike.
Has Part-Time positions available!
TELLERS
Flexible schedules available
Please vist our website at www.DATCU.org
for more information and to apply on-line.
EOE
DRIVING
CAREER:
We are offering the right candidate a career - not just a job.
We are a propane/fuel delivery company
in Justin seeking a driver/service technician trainee for a long
term opportunity. We offer competitive pay, family health
insurance, matching savings plan and other benefits. You will
be home every night. Many of our employees have worked
for our company over 10 years. CDL-B, HAZMAT & TANKER IS
REQUIRED for this long term opportunity.
HENDERSON OIL & PROPANE CO.
401 N. Hwy 156/PO Box 511 • Justin, TX 76247 • 940-648-3113 • Fax: 940-648-2445
JOB FAIR • JOB FAIR • JOB FAIR
The Bottom Line is…
We’re Busy & We Need You!
Nabors Well Services is seeking:
• Class A Drivers (2 yrs. Class A exp.) for
Decatur & Cresson
• Experienced Dispatcher for the Cresson location
• Experienced Crew Worker for the Decatur location
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)
Company-provided Uniforms
EEO/M/F/V/D
C & C OVERHEAD DOORS
Garage door repair, sales & services. 50-years experience. Cyle,
(214)862-8733; or Charlie,
(940)964-2461.
CATE CONCRETE
25-years experience, residential,
commercial. Patios, driveways,
slabs, retaining walls, tear out & replace. Dirt work. Free estimates.
(817)395-2321.
FAMILY
GLASS &
MIRROR
Serving Wise & Surrounding Counties
RESIDENTIAL &
COMMERCIAL
Darrin McConnell
Owner/Operator
[email protected]
FROM THE GROUND UP
Excavation & metal buildings. 30+
years experience. Plenty of references. (817)475-2009; or leave
message at (940)627-3310.
J&A CONCRETE
Residential, commercial. Patios,
driveways, slabs. Free estimates.
$3/square foot, includes everything.
(817)696-5794.
BUSY DRY CLEANER
Send Resume to: LLW
P.O. Box 149, Decatur, TX 76234
Bridgeport, TX 76426
HOT WATER POWER WASHING
All types. Insured. (817)980-4740.
Now hiring experienced blade operator & experienced pusher/roustabout crew. (940)627-0074.
Experience & Bilingual a plus but not required.
WILL TRAIN
940-683-3770
FREE ESTIMATES
Trades
Looking for A Mature Adult, Self-Motivator,
Fast Learner for a Full-Time
(Mon. - Fri.) position.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
940-683-2380
Retail/Sales
Dietary Positions
Rick’s
ALSO SPECIALIZING IN
LEADED GLASS REPAIR
2 - 10 p.m. with bonus
RN & LVN
Business
Transport drivers needed. 25 years
minimum age, 2 years verifiable driving
experience, clean MVR and background,
Class A License with tank endorsement.
Contact Steve Limbaugh
at 940-683-5487 ext. 16
Wise County
Campus
Biological Science, Social Science
and Psych Instructor
$38,900
www.wc.edu/hr for more information
EOE
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
LAMANCE WELDING
10-years experience. Metal buildings, carports, pipe fencing, metal
roofing, rig welding, custom fabrication. Dusty Lamance, owner;
(940)389-3230,
[email protected].
R&M
CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING
REMODELING
HEATING/AC
ELECTRICAL
FLOOR COVERING
817-757-5347
RAY’S PAINTING
Better work, better price. 20-years
experience. Cell, (940)389-7400.
RICK’S CABINETS
& COUNTERTOPS
(817)713-1667. Competitive pricing.
Free estimates. Quality custom
cabinets. New, remodels. 1555 W.
Business 380, Suite 6, Decatur.
S&S PAINTING
Interior & exterior, Paint & stain
cabinets. Free estimates. Call
Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845 or
(940)433-2557.
STEEL BUILDINGS
Factory deals, save thousands.
30x40, 60x80. Can erect, will deliver. www.utilityking.com, Source
#1GJ. (866)609-4321.
WISE CHOICE TRENCHING
Service. Sprinklers, plumbing, electrical, etc. Shannon, (817)448-4683.
Housecleaning
HEART FOR HOMES
Established cleaning & organizing
service. Fee based on individual
plan. Free estimates. Also, office
cleaning. (940)389-8883.
AFFORDABLE HOME CLEANING
18-years professional experience in
Wise County. Special 1-time or
on-going services available. Dependable, thorough, current local
references. All supplies provided.
(940)389-4236.
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE
Commercial, residential. Make
ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean
what others miss. pennyWise
Cleaning Service, (940)210-5450.
Let me fix it
ELECTRICAL WORK
Commercial and residential. Lighting, outlets, service and repairs.
New construction, remodels. Master
license and insured. Free estimates.
(940)627-0072.
ENGINES PLUS
Small engine repairs on mowers &
chainsaws. Replace & sharpen
blades. Located between Bridgeport
& Paradise. (940)393-0738.
GARAGE DOOR REPAIR
Specialist 40+ years experience.
Adjustments, tune ups, broken
spring replacement, opener
repair/replacement. Emergency response. Cell, (940)390-5896; home,
(817)889-0055.
HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
M&S Handy Services, no job too
small. Interior/exterior painting, texturing, sheet rock repair, tile, yard
work, honey do’s. (940)399-7852.
MIKE’S RV SERVICE
Service calls, insurance work, full
repairs, power washing, detailing.
Also work on horse, enclosed trailers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
RAY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Specializing: all types home repairs; custom cabinets, counter
tops; dog houses; entertainment
centers.
No job too small.
(940)799-1667.
REMODELING AND ALL HOME
repairs including masonry & painting. Honest, dependable, experienced. Call Carlton, (940)394-6138;
or Royce, (940)394-6164.
Reyes Home
Remodeling
• Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling
• Plumbing, Roof & Electrical Repair
• Carpentry Work • Marble & Tile Work
Best Handy Man Service in Texas
FREE Estimates
Renier Reyes
940-399-9450
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RUSSELL’S
REMODELING
& Maintenance Repair
All Types of
Remodeling
Painting - Interior, Exterior
Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More
Call Us
For All Your Home Needs
940-389-4943
STOP LEAKS BEFORE THEY
CAUSE REAL DAMAGE!
Reseal roof & clean raingutters,
$250, materials included. Also,
small siding repairs. (940)577-0806.
Miscellaneous
2 college students would like odd
jobs: housekeeping, pet sitting, babysitting, car washing, yard work,
etc.
(940)393-9258
or
(940)389-7391.
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates.
www.toddagriffith.com.
GOT JUNK?
Let The Got Junk Crew
Clean It Up & Haul It Out
• Trash Pick Up
• Tree Trimming
• Lawn Service
• Garage Clean Out
• Recycling / Professional Demolition
• Pressure Washing
Save More, Do More
FREE Estimates
Evan 940-230-0585
Rey 940-399-9450
Tutoring
PAINTING WORKSHOP
(Bluebonnet landscape.) Tuesday,
June 22, 9:30a.m.-4p.m. $60/class,
16x20 canvas included, $10/deposit
(non-refundable). Marie James,
(940)627-2431.
JOB FAIR
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Saturday, June 5
at The Courtyard Marriott
Fort Worth West at City View
6400 Overton Ridge Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76132
TECL #25306
Master Electrician TX. License #5811
Specializing in small jobs.
Residential • Commercial • Consulting
940-433-3177 • Bill Mayes
FARM AND RANCH
Farm Equipment
NEW HOLLAND 326
square hay baler, used less than
1,500 bales. New Holland 489 hay
cutter. $8,500/both. (940)389-2266.
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS
New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Great storage! The best containers
at the best price. (817)726-7669.
THREE 9N FORD TRACTORS
Back hoe. 1947 Ford pickup. All for
sale. Call Ray at (940)859-3703.
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES
All types fencing, sheds, carports,
custom gates, entrances, mobile &
shop welding. YOU NAME IT, WE
DO IT!! (940)210-1242.
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain link, wood
privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net.
AL SALINAS FENCING
Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates,
cattle guards, entryways and all
kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878
or (940)210-0789.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
HERD REDUCTION SALE
AQHA registered studs, mares,
yearlings, weanlings, great bloodlines, $250 up. Call for more info,
(940)390-5836.
A CUTTING EDGE LAWN
Service. Mowing, weed eating, edging. Residential, commercial. Call &
check our specials! (940)577-0027.
REGISTERED LONGHORNS
Star K Ranch, Decatur, TX.
(817)991-2813.
JAKE’S LAWN CARE
Mowing, weed eating, blowing. Affordable prices. Please call, leave
message
if
no
answer.
(940)210-0121 or (940)427-7399.
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
1ST & 2ND CALF COWS
with calves at side, running back
with Angus bulls. Set of 5 &
6-year-old cows with calves at side,
running back with Angus bulls. Set
of fall calving cows. (325)656-7944.
ALL NATURAL BEEF
straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE
Grain fed, certified Angus steers, no
hormones, whole or half. Also, certified Angus cow/calf pairs; and registered Angus bulls 1 & 2-year-olds.
Please call Mickey, (817)371-2168,
or Chris (972)342-5539.
AQHA HORSES FOR SALE
Foundation bred and Running bred.
AQHA buckskin. Stud service.
(817)528-2028, (940)427-9600 or
(817)771-7848.
ATTENTION: HORSE OWNERS
Will remove or possibly buy unwanted horses or cattle. Also, buy
used trailers. (817)360-7617 or
(940)210-5552.
BABY CHICKS, RABBITS
Pigs, laying hens, ducks, geese,
quail for sale at 107 PR 3689, Paradise, TX. Chris, (940)859-9573.
BABY CHICKS, RABBITS, GOATS
laying hens, ducks, geese, guineas
for sale at Farmers Like Us Farm &
Feed Store, Highway 114, Boyd,
TX. (940)389-7870.
BRANGUS BULLS
and females, registered/commercial.
Open, breds, pairs. Excellent quality. Alvord, (940)427-7348 or
(940)393-5306.
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks,
credit
cards.
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
“ The Better Business Bureau”
940-255-1702
HORSESHOEING & TRIMS
Office, (940)969-2700; cell,
(940)399-8580.
J-2 HORSESHOEING/TRIMMING
15-years experience, certified. Best
rates in town. Clay Johnson,
(940)453-2364.
Miscellaneous
Free Estimates - Lic17498
Klean Kut
Lawn Care
Mowing • Edging • Trimming
Commercial or Residential
Brush Hog Mowing
BLACK CREEK PUMPKIN PATCH
and Gardens. Birthday parties,
showers & luncheons. 2324 Old Decatur
Road,
Decatur.
(940)627-5395, (940)389-0517.
FARMER’S MARKET
Locally grown produce, every Sat.,
starting June 5, 9a.m.-noon. Blackcreek Pumpkin Patch & Gardens,
2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur.
(940)627-5395, (940)389-0517.
Saddles cleaned, oiled & repaired.
Custom leather work. Smith Saddlery, (940)627-3945; cell,
(940)389-3619.
Mowing
Insured
Kenny Moran
Cell 817-247-9965
Office 940-433-5470
Pasture and feed
COASTAL & RYE GRASS
mix hay for sale. 5x4 net-wrapped.
$40/bale.
Can
deliver.
(940)389-8004.
CUSTOM BALING
No long wait time! Experience the
difference!
SC
Squared.
(817)944-9451.
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.
FARMERS LIKE US
farm, feed store. Nineteen 12’ corral panels w/one walk-thru gate;
makes large, round pen, $850.
Highway
114,
Boyd,
(940)845-4930.
For sale, fertilized coastal round
bales, 1st cutting. (940)399-0080.
ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP
AAA DIAMOND-T TRACTOR
MOWING. Lots and acreage. Box
blade work. Free estimates.
(940)433-8268.
ACREAGE MOWING
Tractor services. Plowing, seeding,
aerating, tilling, fertilizing available.
Tommy, (940)482-6578.
ALL AROUND WISE LAWN
Care. High quality, low prices, free
estimates.
Call
today,
(940)393-5066.
GOOD QUALITY WHEAT HAY
in field, can load. 10 bale minimum,
$45/bale. (940)427-2351.
I WANT TO LEASE
pasture land for grazing.
(214)725-7713.
LONESOME DOVE FEED
Authorized Bryant feed distributor,
owned & operated by the Jaynes
Family. Natural Longhorn beef &
chickens for sale. (940)389-2945 or
(940)433-5902, located 1231
CR4380, Decatur.
CUSTOM ROUND HAY BALING
Cutting, baling. Also, field mowing
services. Experienced & professional crew. Contact Scott Smith,
(940)399-7613.
CUTTING EDGE LAWN CARE
Residential, commercial, full-service
lawn care. Tree/hedge trimming,
flowerbed cleanup. Call Spencer,
(940)210-1683.
REGISTERED SHIH TZU PUPPIES
8-weeks-old, 1st & 2nd shots, black
or chocolate, parents on site.
$300/each. (940)825-6964.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Furniture
4 traditional office desks, chairs &
small filing cabinets. (940)627-0098.
Desk with hutch, 3-drawers,
2-shelves,
yellowish,
$25.
(817)636-9097, Rhome, evenings.
NEW QUEEN PILLOW-TOP
mattress set, $200. (817)862-0782.
Decatur, FM 2264, right on Heritage
Creek Drive to 1197, across from
airfield, Fri.-Sat., May 28-29, gates
open 8a.m. Cleaning OUT! Twin
ranch oak bed, project furniture, carnival glass, other collectibles; some
clothes, shoes, plants, garden.
Unique to junk!
Decatur, FM 51 North, 3 miles to
143 Julies Road, Sat., May 29,
8a.m.-2p.m. Multi-family, toys, tools,
clothes, desk, tractor, video games
& more.
Decatur, FM 51 North, 3.5 miles,
turn right on CR2215, go 1 mile,
Fri.-Sat., May 28-29. Huge estate
sale.
Call
Tim
McGar,
(940)393-2527.
Paradise, watch for signs on Sunflower, (127 PR3363), Fri.-Sat., May
28-29, 8a.m.-5p.m. Moving sale.
Some furniture, tools, candle making supplies. (940)393-5840.
Decatur, FM 51 South, 1.25 mile
past rodeo ground, right on
CR3170, 1/4 mile, watch for signs to
363 CR3170, May 28-29, Fri.,
9a.m.-2p.m., Sat., 9a.m.-noon, NO
EARLY BIRDS! Big sale; rustic &
other furniture; glass beaded
crosses; new, plus size shirts,
$5/each; shoes, purses, curtains,
kid’s clothes, too much to list.
Paradise, 1 mile north off Highway
114, 762 CR 3241, Thur.-Sat., May
27-29, 8a.m.-? (940)577-1010 for
directions.
Paradise, 6838 S. FM 51, Stonegate area, Fri., May 28, gate
opens 8a.m. Bring own boxes,
wrap, etc. 1st time sale this location.
Fostoria, American McCoy, hall
doors, snow skis, antiques, 1,000+
hard/soft cover books.
Rhome, 280 W. First Street, Sat.,
May 29, 8a.m.-2p.m. Cherry armoire, cherry entertainment center,
solid cherry executive desk, twin
bed w/mattress/box spring, clothes,
household items.
AUCTION CO.
GRAND OPENING
2 Big Auctions
Antiques & Collectibles
Garage sales
Fri., June 4 • 7 p.m.
!!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.
Boyd, 212 S. Ewing, Fri.-Sat., May
27-28, 8a.m.-? No early birds!
Tools, toys, men’s/women’s/kid’s
clothes, household items.
Boyd/Decatur, 458 Hilltop Dr., FM
730 North, 2.5 miles from Boyd,
CR4472, follow signs. Thur.-Sat.,
May 27- 29. Multi-family sale.
Bridgeport, 109 Greathouse Street,
Sat., May 29, 8a.m.-4p.m. 3-family
yard sale, baby/children’s clothes,
toys, kitchen stuff, appliances, furniture, etc.
Bridgeport, Highway 380 (by Devon), 188 CR1303, Thur.-Sat., May
27-29. Huge sale! 50-families!
Something for everyone.
Decatur, 302 W. Hallsell, Sat., May
29, 8a.m.-2p.m. Children’s/adult
clothes, toys, movies, furniture, lots
more. Don’t miss out!
Decatur, 305 Circle Drive (1st street
in Brookhollow), Fri.-Sat., May
28-29, 8a.m.-3p.m. Inside garage,
rain/shine, children’s/adult clothes,
collectibles, toys, bows, furniture,
lots miscellaneous items.
Decatur, 3866 FM 51 South, May
28-29, Fri. 8a.m.-3p.m., Sat.,
8a.m.-noon. Baby clothes/items,
kid’s/adult clothes, entertainment
center, miscellaneous items.
1909 NW Parkway (Jacksboro Highway 199) • Azle, TX 76020
Sat., June 5 • Noon
MEME’S ATTIC TREASURES
Total Liquidation Sale
4405 Jacksboro Hwy. 199 • Springtown, TX. 76028
www.easystreetauction.com
817-444-1600
$100 Cash Dep. • 10% B.P. • Few Reserves
J.D. BARNES #7044
FINLEY HOUSE
ESTATE SALE
Antiques, Glassware,
Furniture, Etc.
605 W. Main St., Decatur
(Corner W. Main/Cowan)
June 4, 5, 6
Fri. - Sun.
8 a.m.
Cash Only
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
PETS
• Fertilization
• Landscaping
940-389-0360
PUG PUPPIES
2 males, 1 female, $100/each. Also,
5-month-old, female Old English
Bulldogge, $200. (940)964-2297,
leave message.
Decatur, 622 Greenwood Road, behind Oaklawn Cemetery, Sat., may
29, 8a.m. Clothes, miscellaneous
items, electronics.
PETS
Residential &
Commercial
Mowing
CDK Lawn Service
& Landscaping
Free to good home, 2 female, miniature Schnauzers. 10-months-old,
must stay together with fenced yard,
spayed,
current
shots.
(940)644-5819.
We Are The ONLY
Landscape/Irrigation Company In
Wise County Recognized By:
Livestock care/training
ALL PRO LAWN CARE
Lawn service, landscaping, tree
trimming. Dependable, affordable,
free estimates. Call for spring
clean-up
specials.
Dylan,
(817)891-1600.
COWLEY’S HYDROMULCHING
Commercial, residential, new lawn
planting.
Free
estimates.
(940)644-5872.
• Custom Landscapes
• Sprinkler Systems
• Lawn Services
• Land/Brush Clearing
• Decks & Fences
• House Painting
• All Large Odd Jobs
Indoors & Out
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS
2-year-old virgin bulls. 5F Angus
Ranch,
Slidell,
Texas.
(940)389-5323.
ADVANCED LAWN SERVICE
We offer weekly, biweekly & 1-time
mowing. Small yards start at $25.
Free estimates. (940)210-9307.
CODY’S LAWN CARE SERVICE
& more. Reasonable rates. Cary,
(940)577-9110;
Charlie,
(940)210-4433.
Landscape, Irrigation
& Handymen
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
NEED YOUR SADDLE REPAIRED?
Lawn and garden
KIDS
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals: horses, cows,
calves, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, mules. (817)223-4477, call
Fred.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
COLLEGE
7B
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
AKC YORKSHIRE TERRIERS
toy & standard sizes. Shots,
wormed, health guarantee. Spay &
neuter rebates. Check website:
www.URnextpup.com
(940)507-0082.
CKC ROTTWEILER PUPS
for sale. $350/males. $400/females.
(940)577-3250.
IFarm Fresh Grade A Jersey
RAW MILK
CREAMLINE
All Natural Milk from Grass Fed Cows
Produced, bottled and sold on the farm by...
Clifford and Cheryl Buchanan
974 Hlavek Rd, Decatur, Texas 76234
Diamond B Cattle Company LLC
940-389-3816
www.diamondbcattle.com
[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
Muenster, TX
Call 940-627-5987
for statewide advertising
through Tex-Scan
8B
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE
NOTICES
TRANSPORTATION
Runaway Bay, 121 Port-O-Call,
Fri.-Sat., May 28-29, 9a.m.-5p.m.
Remodeling sale, everything must
go! Lots of furniture & extras.
yone
Ever me!
o
Welc
Sycamore, FM 51 North, (8 miles
from Courthouse), 1857 CR2535,
1st drive to right, follow signs,
Fri.-Sun., May 28-30, 8a.m.-5p.m.
Multi-family sale. Too much to list!
Antique restored buggy, horse related items, like new gas clothes
dryer, all types household items,
clothes, boots, tools, hunting/fishing
equipment, etc.
Bikes
Nece Not
ssar y
Chico, Texas
NOT
IT’S
YOUR
GRANNY’S CHURCH
Miscellaneous
AIR HOCKEY TABLE, $60
Foosball table, $15. Soccer net,
$10. Free-standing hammock, $50.
Small freezer, $25. (940)627-7469.
Unless She’s a Biker
BABY GIFT BASKETS
Assorted sizes & colors. Call
(940)872-0739 or see at The Corner
Place, on the square, Decatur.
Come discover real power and freedom
from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Unchained Biker Church
TRANSPORTATION
109 S. Weatherford
Chico, TX 76431
Speedy - President 940-577-6014
Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
TRANSPORT
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
1999 00038745
550 CAT with 2004 CMC wedge.
Both excellent condition. $40,000.
(817)781-0880.
Cars
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
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!
1993 Ford Crew cab
pickup, $6,000. 2003 30’ Triumph
5th-wheel camper, made by Fleetwood, $29,000. Or purchase together. (817)220-5408.
2010 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Grand Sport. Black/black/black!
Power top, chrome wheels, fully
loaded. Retail, $75,000. Wife’s car,
selling, $62,000. Trade considered.
(817)247-0246.
2007 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Black/black/black! Power top,
chrome wheels, fully loaded. Wife’s
other car. Must sell also! $45,000.
Trade considered. (817)247-0246.
TOP DOLLAR PAID
for
junk
cars
&
trucks.
(817)220-5682.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1-owner, excellent condition, new
tires, 56k miles. $15,500.
(940)577-5114.
2007 PONTIAC
Solstice Convertible. 29,000 miles
Grey w/black top. Rear spoiler, XM,
like new. $16,000. (940)872-1072.
NOTICES
Se habla español
• Legal Notices
• Public Notices
1110 HOVEY ST., BRIDGEPORT
940-683-1999
BUY HERE
PAY HERE
Recreational vehicles
Notice of Estray
1982 Yamaha 650 Midnight Maxim,
r-cylinder, shaft drive. Runs great.
With helmet. $800. Bridgeport,
(940)210-6075.
30 FOOT 1997 HITCHHIKER 2
5th wheel, new AC, awning, 2
queen beds, 1-slide, clear title.
$8,500.
(817)846-0086
or
(940)964-2759.
WISE COUNTY SHERIFF
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT
OF ESTRAY
On May 24, 2010 one horse was
impounded on CR 4511 by Wise
County Animal Control. Contact
Wise County Animal Control,
(940)627-5971 for additional information.
Always Prepared to
SaveYou Money!
BUICK
CHEVY
GMC
HYUNDAI
PRE-OWNED
940-62
940-6
27-2177
DANE SHELTON
jameswood.com
CIVIL CITATION
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS,K
Defendant’(s)
Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S
ORIGINAL PETITION at or before
ten o’clock a.m. of the Monday next
after the expiration of forty-two days
from the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday,
June 22, 2010 before the Honorable 271st District Court of Wise
County, Texas at the Courthouse of
said County in Decatur, Texas. Said
Petition was filed in said court on
February 3, 2010, in this case, numbered and styled
CV10-02-084
GRAND BANK FOR SAVINGS,
FSB
vs
BRUCE TIEDEMAN, BARBARA
TIEDEMAN, DECEASED, KNOWN
HEIRS, MICHAEL DAVID BELL,
HOLLY M. BELL, ROBERT DAVID
BELL, AND THE UNKNOWN
HEIRS OF BRUCE TIEDEMAN
AND BARBARA TIEDEMAN
The names of the parties in said
suit are: GRAND BANK FOR SAVINGS, FSB, as Plaintiff(s) and
BRUCE TIEDEMAN; BARBARA
TIEDEMAN;
MICHAEL DAVID
BELL; HOLLY M. BELL; ROBERT
DAVID BELL; THE UNKNOWN
HEIRS as Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: THE
WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING
THE PROPERTY TO THE TIEDEMANS EXPRESSLY RESERVED A
VENDOR’S LIEN AGAINST THE
PROPERTY OF THIS SUIT UNTIL
THE BALANCE DUE ON THE
NOTE WAS PAID. GRAND BANK
IS ENTITLED TO FORECLOSE
THE DEED OF TRUST SECURING
THE NOTE AND TO RESEND IT’S
VENDOR’S LIEN as is more fully
shown by the Petition on file in this
suit.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of
plaintiff is:
MICHAEL J BURNS
ANDERSON BURNS & VELA LLP
8111 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 480
DALLAS, TX 75251
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You
have been sued. You may employ
an attorney. If you or your attorney
do not file a written answer with the
clerk who issued this citation by
10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two
days after the date of issuance of
this citation, a default judgment may
be taken against you.”
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court at the office
in Decatur, Texas, on this the 11th
day of May, 2010.
Cristy Fuqua
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Billie Pittman
Deputy Clerk
CIVIL CITATION
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: BRIAN DIXON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF SANDRA KEENER, DECEASED, Defendant’(s)
Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S
ORIGINAL PETITION at or before
ten o’clock a.m. of the Monday next
after the expiration of forty-two days
from the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday,
June 23, 2010 before the Honorable 271st District Court of Wise
County, Texas at the Courthouse of
said County in Decatur, Texas. Said
Petition was filed in said court on
January 21, 2010, in this case, numbered and styled
CV10-01-047
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
vs
SUZANNE JOHNSON BUVINGHAUSEN, DOUGLAS JOHNSON,
JR., MICHAEL JOHNSON, SR.,
JIMMY JOHNSON, JR., ROBERT
JOHNSON, BRIAN DIXON, THE
UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF
SANDRA KEENER, DECEASED,
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW
OF BARBARA JOHNSON, DECEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN
HEIRS AT LAW OF BOBBY
DIXON, DECEASED
The names of the parties in said
suit are: CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as
Plaintiff(s) and SUZANNE JOHNSON BUVINGHAUSEN; MICHAEL
JOHNSON, SR.; ROBERT JOHNSON; DOUGLAS JOHNSON, JR.;
JIMMY JOHNSON, JR.; BRIAN
DIXON; SANDRA KEENER; BARBARA JOHNSON; BOBBY DIXON
as Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit:
BREACH OF LOAN AGREEMENT
as is more fully shown by the Petition on file in this suit.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of
plaintiff is:
CHALISE R ESTES
BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER
TURNER & ENGEL LLP
15000 SURVEYOR BLVD,
SUITE 100
ADDISON, TX 75001
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You
have been sued. You may employ
an attorney. If you or your attorney
do not file a written answer with the
clerk who issued this citation by
10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two
days after the date of issuance of
this citation, a default judgment may
be taken against you.”
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court at the office
in Decatur, Texas, on this the 12th
day of May, 2010.
Cristy Fuqua
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Loucrecia Biggerstaff
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, acting
under and pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Rhome, Texas
on or after the 10th day of June
2010, Devon Energy Production
Company, L.P. will file with the Gas
Inspector of the City of Rhome, an
application to drill, complete and operate a well (WCCO4-Miller F #6H)
for gas upon property located northwest of Aurora in the Smith County
School Land Survey, A-744,Wise
County, Rhome, Texas, more particularly shown on the map of record
in Volume 884, Page 475, Official
Records of Wise County, Texas, or
per Tax Tract Number R000016678,
Wise County Texas.
NOTICE
on or after the 10th day of June, Devon Energy Production Company,
L.P. will file with the Gas Inspector
of the City of Rhome, an application
to drill, complete and operate a well
(Robertson, Renno K. GU #11H) for
gas upon property located southeast of Rhome in the Smith County
School Land Survey, A-743, Wise
County, Rhome, Texas, Block No.
13 City of Rhome, Texas, more particularly shown on the map of record
in Volume 1672, Page 728, Original
Wise County Texas.
NOTICE
on or after the 10th day of June
2010, Devon Energy Production
Company, L.P. will file with the Gas
Inspector of the City of Rhome, an
application to drill, complete and operate a well (WCCO4-Miller G #6H)
for gas upon property located north
of Aurora in the G Fahl Survey,
A-306,
Wise County, Rhome,
Texas, more particularly shown on
the map of record in Volume 884,
Page 475, Official Records of Wise
County, Texas, or per Tax Tract
Number R000006691, Wise County
Texas.
NOTICE
on or after the 10th day of June, Devon Energy Production Company,
L.P. will file with the Gas Inspector
of the City of Rhome, an application
to drill, complete and operate a well
(Robertson, Renno K. GU #10H) for
gas upon property located southeast of Rhome in the Smith County
School Land Survey, A-743, Wise
County, Rhome, Texas, Block No.
13 City of Rhome, Texas, more particularly shown on the map of record
in Volume 1672, Page 728, Original
Wise County Texas.
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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, Michael Lynn
Brown, date of birth 5/14/1974,
will be residing at 2885 FM 2127,
Chico, Texas 76431. Charged
with indecency with a child by exposure. His victim was a 16 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, Michael Lynn Brown,
fecha de nacimiento 5/14/1974,
residirá en la dirreccion 2885 FM
2127, Chico, Texas 76431. Acusado de indecencia con un niño
por exposicion. Su víctima fue
una muchacha de 16 años.
RAILROAD COMMISSION
OF TEXAS
OIL AND GAS DIVISION
DISTRICT 09 Rule 37 Case No.
0266024
DATE OF ISSUANCE: May 28,
2010 Status/Permit No. 680355
NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE:
5:00 PM, Jul 2, 2010
Address: Railroad Commission of
Texas
ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit
P. O. Box 12967
Austin, Texas 78711-2967
Fax: (512) 463-7324
Email:
[email protected]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the BRADEN EXPLORATION, LLC,
[RRC Operator No. 086335] has
made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions
of Railroad Commission Statewide
Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is
less than the required Rule 37 lease
line distance to an unleased or
non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW
DRILL permit in Sec. , Bk. , WADE,
J M Survey, A-868, NEWARK,
EAST (BARNETT SHALE) Field,
WISE County, being 2.7 miles W direction from GREENWOOD, Texas.
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of
Railroad Commission rules and
regulations, this application may be
granted WITHOUT A HEARING if
no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest
this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the
proposed well than the minimum
lease line spacing distance. If a
hearing is called, the applicant has
the burden to prove the need for an
exception. A Protestant should be
prepared to establish standing as an
affected person, and to appear at
the hearing either in person or by
qualified representative and protest
the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case.
The rules of evidence are applicable
in the hearing. If you have any
questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission's Docket Services department
at (512)463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in
this Notice, please contact the Commission's Drilling Permit Unit at rule
37 (512)463-6751.
IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A
HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN
PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED
IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION'S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE
ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR
E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT
ABOVE BY Jul 2, 2010 at 5:00
p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU
WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO
PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED
PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY.
THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION
REQUIRES PUBLICATION
The location and identity of the
well is as shown below:
FIELD: NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT SHALE)
-----------------------------------Lease/Unit Name : COLE GAS
UNIT
Lease/Unit Well No. : 1H
Lease/Unit Acres : 337.87
Nearest Lease Line (ft) : 1.0
Lease Lines : 337.0 F NORTHEAST
L, 183.0 F SOUTHEAST L
Survey Lines : 5730.0 F NORTHEAST L, 3999.0 F SOUTHEAST L
Wellbore Profile(s) : Horizontal
Rule 37 Case No. 0266024 (Dist.
09) Page 1
Lateral: TH1
Penetration Point Location
Lease Lines: 346.0 F NORTHEAST
L
658.0 F SOUTHEAST L
Terminus Location
Lease Lines: 2636.0 F NORTHWEST L
850.0 F SOUTHWEST L
Survey Lines: 6353.0 F NORTHWEST L
5834.0 F NORTHEAST L
Field Rules for ALL fields on the
permit application are as follows:
NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT
SHALE) :
GAS Special Rules 330/0, 320.0
acres.
GAS Optional Rules 330/0, 20.0
acres.
OIL Special Rules 330/0, 40.0
acres.
OIL Optional Rules 330/0, 20.0
acres.
This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 9000 feet.
Bids & Proposals
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
INVITATION TO BID
Competitive Sealed Proposals
(CSP) for Waste Management and
Single Stream Recycling Services
for the Northwest Independent
School District will be received in
the Northwest ISD Purchasing Office, Room #C101, 2001 Texan
Drive, Justin, TX 76247, until 2:00
P.M., June 15, 2010. Each Proposer shall identify his sealed proposal by typing on the outside of the
envelope:
Northwest Independent
School District
CSP #010-015-05-025
Waste Management and Single
Stream Recycling Services
Attn: Joyce Polson /
Purchasing Agent
2001 Texan Drive Justin, TX 76247
(Physical)
PO Box 77070, Fort Worth, TX
76177-0070 (Mailing)
The District shall receive, publicly
open, and read aloud at the specified date and time listed above the
name of the proposers only in the
Conference Room at Northwest ISD
Administration Center, 2001 Texan
Drive, Justin, TX 76247.
The proposal packet may be obtained beginning Monday, May 24,
2010,
by
emailing
[email protected] or fax request to
817.698.1004. Proposals can be
down loaded from the Northwest
ISD web page www.nisdtx.org under Purchasing Bid Opportunities on
Monday, May 24, 2010.
A pre-proposal meeting will be
held at the Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247 on Tuesday, June
8, 2010 @ 10:00 A.M.
Northwest I.S.D. reserves the right
to reject any or all proposals and to
waive irregularities or informalities
as may be deemed in the District's
interest.
Notice to Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original
Letters Testamentary for the Estate
of KENDALL WAYNE HILL, Deceased, were issued on May 20,
2010, under Cause No. PR-2992,
pending in the County Court at Law
of Wise County, Texas, to CYNTHIA
ANN HILL. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the
Estate addressed as follows: ESTATE OF KENDALL WAYNE HILL,
DECEASED, c/o WALKER &
DOEPFNER, P.C., Attn: R. Scott
Walker, 5400 LBJ Freeway, Suite
600, Dallas, Texas 75240. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them
within the time and in the manner
prescribed by law.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF THE ESTATE OF
FOY BROWN, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary upon the Estate of
Foy Brown, Deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
20th day of May, 2010, by the
County Court at Law, Wise County,
Texas.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby required to
present the same to Carolyn Sue
Brown England within the time prescribed by law.
My address is :
Carolyn Sue Brown England,
c/o Lia E. Rardin, attorney, 7557
Rambler Road,
Suite 810, Dallas, Tx 75231.
Executor of the Estate of Foy
Brown, Deceased
Cause No. 2810
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elizabeth Renshaw, Deceased, were issued on May 25,
2010, in Cause No. PR-2998, pending in the County Court at Law of
Wise County, Texas, to: Carolyn
Sue Konecny and Ann Elizabeth
Nobles.
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them to the undersigned within the
time and in the manner prescribed
by law to the following:
Carolyn Sue Konecny
PO Box 1507
Decatur, TX 76234 or
Ann Elizabeth Nobles
3984 US Hwy. 380
Decatur, TX 76234
DATED the 25th day of May,
2010.
Stephen J. Wren
State Bar No.:22018700
WOODRUFF & WREN, LLP
PO Box 977
Decatur, TX 76234
Telephone: (940)627-2162
Facsimile: (940)627-1619
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE