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VOLUME 131 - NO. 25
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
DECATUR, TEXAS
22 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS
75¢
WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
INSIDE ...
SPECIAL
DELIVERY
The Meals on Wheels
program received a little
help from local leaders
Wednesday.
See page 3A
IN OPINION ...
PLAYING
CATCH UP
The Census Bureau Web
site shows Wise County
with a relatively strong
response to the 2010
Census, but our state lags
behind.
IN SPORTS ...
Messenger photos by Joe Duty
UP ENDED — Participants in the Wise County Youth Fair hoist broilers before judge Jason Lee of Texas A&M. The Youth Fair ran all last week at
the Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Decatur.
FAST START
Decatur freshman Briana
Compton is already making
a habit of leaving her
opponents behind on the
track.
See page 1B
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
MARIE GARRETT
Decatur
RAY LONG
Krum
MARGIE CONLEY
Formerly of Bridgeport
MICHAEL DUPRE
Mineola
See page 10A
WEATHER...
Sat
3/27
72/46
Mostly sunny skies with gusty
winds. High 72F. Winds WSW at
20 to 30 mph.
Sun
3/28
62/40
A few clouds. Highs in the low 60s
and lows in the low 40s.
Mon
3/29
Fair preserves ‘way of life’
The Youth Fair not only teaches
young people about where food comes
from, it also serves to preserve a way
Handling livestock teaches humility.
of life.
The Wise County Youth Fair, which
The family farm ranks as one of the
began last Monday, serves as a great
most rapidly vanishing symbols from
equalizer.
the American landscape. According to
The broiler show began first thing
the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wednesday morning. The Youth Fair
(USDA), more than 5 million famqueens, adorned with sparkling tiaras,
ily farms operated in 1950. Today, the
showed broilers alongside commoners
number hovers at a little more than 2
to a serious-faced judge. Side-by-side
million.
with the dirt-smeared faces of young
“Corporate farms are taking over,”
boys, the royalty gripped skinny, orsaid Charles Wittmer, an agricultural
ange-yellow legs and pointed rear ends
science teacher at Alvord High School.
toward a metal roof.
“With the cost of fuel and feed, a lot of
“Agriculture is a staple. We all use
them can’t afford it. But if managed
it,” said Kim Dunlap, a 4-H leader in
properly it can still be successful.”
Slidell. “What a lot of people don’t un“All the small farms are being bought
derstand is where it comes from. The
out by corporate America,” said Rick
kids here learn where it comes from.
“These broilers are what you find in STINK FACE — FFA Queen Keenan Burgin gets up close and Elmore.
personal with livestock at the Youth Fair on Wednesday.
Elmore teaches agricultural science
the supermarket in the yellow packat Decatur High School. He’s seen first
age covered by cellophane.”
hand how the Wise County Youth Fair
However, the care given by birds
raised in a family-farm environment elevates the quality of the meat. helps produce the agriculturists of tomorrow. He’s viewed it up close
and personal with his own daughters, Ishley and Rebecca.
Tender care makes a tender bird.
“My children grew up in these barns,” Elmore said.
“These will be two to three times the size you see in the stores,” DunOver his shoulder, the sounds of hogs, goats and bovine echo from
lap said. “They are well cared for, not like the mass-produced birds you
find in grocery stores. One-half of one of these birds can feed an entire
Continued on page 6A
family for two meals.”
By BRANDON EVANS
68/46
Sunshine. Highs in the upper 60s
and lows in the mid 40s.
Tue
3/30
73/52
Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 70s
and lows in the low 50s.
Wed
3/31
78/54
Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s and lows in the mid 50s.
ALVORD
Filling the voids
Council hires city attorney,
begins search for secretary
INDEX
News Briefs ..... 4A Sports ...............1B
Opinion ........... 8A Classifieds.........6B
Obits .............. 10A Wise Business 12B
Wise County Messenger
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Decatur, Texas 76234
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By MANDY BOURGEOIS
After months of administrative turmoil, the Alvord City
Council made several moves
to get the city back on track at
Thursday’s meeting.
The council hired Jim Shepherd as city attorney, replacing
previous attorney Art Rodriguez.
The council also moved to ad-
vertise to fill the city secretary
position, which was vacated
by Tammy Edwards early this
month.
Recent resignations have left
the city without a city manager
as well. Scott Perry served a
short stint with the city in January, replacing John Cobb, who
resigned in October.
GRAND CHAMP
— Garland
McCoy’s
European
steer was
named grand
champion
of the Wise
County Youth
Fair Friday. The
eighth grader
is a member of
Alvord Junior
FFA and is
the son of
Joe and Kim
McCoy. Alvord
4-H member
Katie Claborn
won reserve
champion with
her English
steer.
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
2A
GOT
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Ray Edwards, 8,
cries after his steer
stepped on his show
stick, breaking it,
during the selection
of the grand champion European steer.
A friend rushed to
the ring with a replacement, and his
parents, Mac and
Courtney Edwards
(back), offer ringside encouragement.
Ray was to be in
Saturday’s sale
with a steer that
won British reserve
champion.
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1976
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Submitted by Pete Reeves
Decatur Mayor Coke Gage (left) purchased the 1,111-pound grandchampion steer for $1,944.25 from exhibitor Tim Reeves. Reeves was
a member of Decatur 4-H, and the steer was bred by Wood Ranches in
Boonsville.
1970
1974
Pet show Superintendent Earlene Niblett and
husband, Don, pose with WBAP radio personality
Dick Yaws who judged the show.
Look for more
Youth Fair
memories
photos in
All Around Wise.
Charlotte
Griffeth (left)
was named
the FHA queen
of the Wise
County Youth
Fair, and Debra
Reeves Wood
was crowned
4-H queen.
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Lisa Long Luttrull, 9, and her brother, Wayland Long, 13,
pose with their cattle at the 1977 fair. They were members
of the Decatur 4-H Club.
At right, Lisa’s daughters, Lyndi Luttrull, 10, and Lauryn
Luttrull, 8, pose with Debra Meador of North Texas Bank
and Calvin Buchanan at the 2009 Youth Fair Sale. Lauryn’s
fourth place meat pen sold for $750.
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3A
WISE COUNTY
Volunteers deliver more than just meals
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Michele Ray greeted Rosie Neal
and her daughter, Judy Sisk, with
smiles and hugs Wednesday morning.
“That’s my trademark — I give
all my people hugs,” Ray said.
Ray delivers meals to the elderly
and disabled in Decatur through
the Meals on Wheels program for
Wise County. She has delivered
meals five years and has become
friends with many of her clients.
“I feel like them giving me a hug
makes my day, and me giving them
a hug gives them a break as well,”
she said.
On Wednesday, Decatur Mayor
Joe Lambert and Justice of the
Peace Terri Johnson followed Ray
on her route as part of Mayors for
Meals, a national campaign that
invites community leaders to deliver meals for the organization.
Chico Mayor J.D. Clark, Boyd
Mayor Brent Wilson, Bridgeport
Mayor Don Majka, Decatur Main
Street Manager Frieda Hanley
and Wise County Committee on
Aging board members also helped
deliver meals to the more than 80
clients countywide.
The routes cover most towns and
communities in Wise County, except for Alvord. Several churches
make and deliver meals to Alvord
residents.
Ideally, Committee on Aging
executive director Donna Brown
would like to break up the current
four routes into several routes.
MORE
THAN FOOD
— Meals
on Wheels
delivers
more than
80 meals
to clients in
Wise County
five days a
week. On
Wednesday,
community
leaders
were invited
to deliver
meals. At
left, Decatur
Mayor Joe
Lambert
(left) and
Precinct
2 Justice
of the
Peace Terri
Johnson
(right)
speak with
Rosie Neal
of Decatur.
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
Brown said that delivering the
meals made the leaders aware of
how the elderly are living in their
county.
“It’s important for them to be
aware that there is a problem,”
Brown said. “We might be the only
ones they see, ever. We do have
some (clients) that get out, but we
have some that are home bound.”
Clark, who helped in Chico, said
the experience showed the dedica-
tion of those who deliver on a regular basis.
“At the first house we got to, the
delivery driver (Debbie Briley)
knew all the dogs’ names,” he said.
“This is more than just dropping
off food. She really had a connection with the people she was visiting, even to the point that the dogs
were excited to see her. And that
may be the only person that resident sees that day.”
Lambert reiterated the organization’s mission.
“It’s a reminder that there are a
lot of people here that still rely on
someone bringing their meals to
them,” Lambert said. “In addition
to bringing in meals, it’s somebody
to check on the welfare of those
senior citizens. It’s also very important for them to have human
contact.
“It’s a valuable program in the
community, and I applaud those
who are involved in this.”
For Ray, the 15 to 20 people on
her five-day-a-week route are her
friends.
“About a month ago, my route
was getting so large that I couldn’t
handle it in the time allotted. My
boss said they were going to divide
the route up,” she said. “That was
an extremely hard day for me, to
tell people that I could no longer
deliver people those meals.
“I felt like they were taking
away my friends, my grandparents, away from me.”
For information on Meals on
Wheels or to volunteer, call Brown
at (940) 627-5329. Drivers may
request to deliver as often as they
want.
!
E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@
wcmessenger.com.
WISE COUNTY
Environmental firm’s test confirms pollutants
Part four in a recurring series
By BRANDON EVANS
Earlier this year during a cold, wet, winter,
a river of sludge moved through the lawn of an
Allison home after a gas-well pit overflowed.
“It rained and rained and rained, and the
sludge was not contained,” said Christine Edwards-Ruggiero. “It ran into the yard. So we
had the sludge tested.”
Spills and strong odors have mounted after
a gas well was placed by the home of Tim and
Christine Ruggiero. Almost half of their 10acre property was converted to gas production.
Since they never owned the mineral rights to
their property, they had little recourse when
Aruba Petroleum announced its intention to
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
drill.
COLD WAR — Christine Edwards-Ruggiero and husband Tim maintain constant vigilance against
Since drilling started in fall 2009, monitorspills and odor contamination since an energy company started drilling on their land last fall.
ing and reporting all the odor and spill complaints from the operation has become a fullThe Environmental Protection Agency
They have reported complaints to both the
time job for the couple. They lost four acres of (EPA) eventually ordered removal of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
their property.
sludge pit after an inspection.
(TCEQ) and the Texas Railroad Commission
(TRC). But unsatisfied with the level of testing by the state agencies, the Ruggieros chose
to hire an environmental engineering firm to
conduct a series of tests.
“If you’d told me five months ago that this
would happen and we’d get no support or help
from the government, I wouldn’t have believed it,” Christine Edwards-Ruggiero said.
“This is overwhelming, but we believe this
will all work out for the good. We don’t know
what that will be. We just have to wait and see
what the good is.”
Wolf Eagle Environmental conducted a soil
sample and an ambient air sample.
“Laboratory results of the soil samples confirmed the presence of numerous hydrocarbons identified as recognized and suspected
human carcinogens and neurotoxins,” read
the report. “The compounds identified are
known to emanate from processes directly related to the natural gas industry.”
The air test found volatile organic com-
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NEWS BRIEFS
ROAD CLOSING — County Road 4191 will be closed in the
area of Farm Road 51 south of Decatur for two months
beginning Monday, March 29. The road is being widened in
preparation for the opening of Young Elementary School.
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
interested in the map, as it affects insurance rates.
NEW WEB SITE — Wise County Committee on
Aging’s Meals on Wheels now has a Web site, www.
wisemealsonwheels.com.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
YOUTH FAIR DRAWING — The Decatur Youth Fair Buyers
Association drawing was to be Saturday, March 27. Prizes
include a Tru-Test digital scale, 100 square bales of coastal
hay and a Browning rifle. Tickets are $10 each or three
for $25 and are available at 2K Pawn and Gun, Sam’s Hair
Quarters and North Texas Bank. Proceeds will support 4-H
and FFA projects.
NEWARK BOOK SALE — From March 27 through April 3,
Newark Public Library will hold a fundraiser sale of 3,000
books. Books will be priced 25 cents to $2.
REUNION — The Boyd High School Reunion was to be
at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the community center.
For information, call Naomi Sipes at (940) 433-3135 or
[email protected]; Mabel Thompson at (940) 433-5123
or [email protected]; or Lorenella Cooper at (940)
433-8496 or [email protected].
RABIES CLINIC — A low-cost rabies clinic sponsored
by Aurora Animal Hospital and Rhome Volunteer Fire
Department was to be 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at
the fire station.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE — Ronny Hinson was to perform
at Voice of Triumph Assembly of God Church in Sunset at 6
p.m. Saturday, March 27. The church is located at 430 N.
Texas 101 and can be called at (940) 845-3781.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
BOOSTER MEETING — Chico Athletic Booster Club will
meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 29, at the high school
commons. Anyone with athletes in high school or junior high
is invited.
BLOOD DRIVE — Decatur High School hosts a blood drive
with the American Red Cross 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday,
March 29, in the Cheer Room. For information, call Ms.
Somerhalder at (940) 393-7200.
RELAY FOR LIFE — Wise County Relay for Life Bank Night
is 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, at the sheriff’s department
courtroom in Decatur. Teams can turn in money. The $100per-team member fee is due April 1 to be able to order Relay
T-shirts.
OFFICE CLOSED — Wise County Indigent Health Care/EMS
office in Decatur will be closed Wednesday, March 31, for
training and will resume normal business hours the next
day.
VET SERVICES OFFICE CLOSED — Veterans Service Office
will be closed March 29 through April 2 for training.
MEETING — Wise County Retired School Personnel meets
at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at The Club at Runaway
Bay. Professor Ed Hiler will speak on “Water: A Valuable
Resource.”
COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED — All county offices will be
closed Friday, April 2, for Good Friday.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY — A motorcycle awareness event is
Saturday, April 3, at Decatur Powersports. The free event
will include safety groups, vendors and law enforcement.
NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS ...
RELAY COMMITTEE — Wise County Relay for Life
committee meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, at the
sheriff’s department courtroom in Decatur. A meeting for
team captains will follow at 6:30.
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NEW SALEM
FREEWILL
BAPTIST
CHURCH
940-627-5413
Hwy. 51 South
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]
SUNDAY SERVICES
English Service 10:30 a.m.
Misa en Españl 12:30 a.m.
SUNDAY
10 a.m.…Sunday School
11 a.m.……Morning Worship
Wed. Evening 6 p.m.
[email protected]
ALLISON
BAPTIST
CHURCH
Ascension & St. Mark
Episcopal Church
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
112 CR 2395 • Alvord
(across from Dub Johnston Arena)
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.
The first Sunday of the month at
10:30 a.m. is our Billingual Service
A Mission of the
Episcopal Diocese
of Ft. Worth
WEDNESDAY
SERVICES
Midweek Manna 6 p.m.
Food*Fellowship * Study *Song
5094 US HWY 380 • 940-683-6321
Between Decatur and Bridgeport
www.asmwise.org
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
SUNDAYS
Bible Study - 10 a.m.
Workship - 11 a.m.
Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.
940-466-3990
www.slidellbaptist.com
Bring Your Family
Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church.........11 a.m.
Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
FAITH
TEMPLE
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
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
Mt. Zion
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
CENTRAL
BAPTIST CHURCH
4793 FM 1810 • Chico
940-644-5647
Pastor Fred Ferren
Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.
Baptist Church
Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m.
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Wednesday Evening Worship...7 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.
Sunday School ................................10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m.
Family Night (meal served)
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
• Passionate about Christ
• Faithful to God's Word
• Committed to Reaching Our Community
940-683-3110
Kevin J. Moore, Pastor
www.mountzionalvord.com
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
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2952 U.S. 380 West • Decatur
(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287)
627-1006
www.ccdecatur.org
Contemporary Music & Casual Dress
Sundays
9 a.m...........................Sunday School
10:15 a.m..................Worship Service
4 p.m.........................Community Kids
Mondays
6:30 p.m..................Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m............................ . . . . . Yo u t h
Thursdays
6:30 p.m.............Women’s Bible Study
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
5 p.m. meeting at the church
www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
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
First Christian
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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
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Lake Bridgeport Baptist Church
is a Sovereign Grace
Family Integrated Church
No hype, just families worshipping,
serving and growing in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m. - Potluck lunch following
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting - 6 p.m. with potluck supper
1301 North Main, Lake Bridgeport
940-872-7466
Understanding
What We Read
GOOD FRIDAY - Biblical or Tradition of Man? Was Jesus really
crucified on Friday? Where did this celebration originate? The
origin of this event is questionable. This we do know, the apostles had no part in it
and this celebration was never authorized by Jesus or his apostles. Paul said of the
Galatians “Ye are fallen from grace” (Galatians 5:4). Their fall was caused by their
contention that the law was essential for salvation. Those partaking in the Good
Friday celebration are not mindful of the danger of celebrating this event. Why? Jesus
said: “As Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly. So shall the Son
of man be three days and three nights in the heart (grave) of the earth” (Matthew
12:40). If we contend that Jesus died on Friday yet was resurrected Sunday morning,
we must conclude Jesus told us wrong. Let’s let the Bible answer this misconception.
What day of the week did Jesus really die? Daniel, the prophet speaking of the
crucifixion of Jesus, said he (Jesus) would be cutoff in the MIDST of the week (Daniel
9:27). What is the mid-week day? It is Wednesday. Thus God did not choose Daniel
to witness a lie. Early in the morning Sunday (first day of the week), he was already
risen “…very early in the morning the first day of the week…” (Mark 16:2). Jesus
was laid in the tomb in the evening on Wednesday. Seventy-two hours from late
Wednesday comes to late Saturday. Jesus was exactly three days and nights, asleep
and buried. The celebration of Good Friday makes God, Jesus, and the prophets liars.
Listen to what the Apostle John says: “He that believeth not God hath made him
a liar” (I John 5:10). Beware of traditions: “Making the word of God of none effect
through your tradition…” (Mark 7:13). “Prove all things” through diligent Bible study.
Second Advent Christian Church
1902 Wedgewood Ct. in Stillwater, OK
918-225-3426 or 405-624-3334
www.firstdecatur.us
Sunday Schedule
9 a.m. Bible Study
10:15 a.m. Worship
6 p.m. Evening Worship
Pastor: Ken May
Steve Ryan
1200 W. Preskitt • Decatur • 940-627-3235
EASTER
EVENTS
Wise County
Directory
of
AREA
CHURCHES
MAIN STREET EASTER — The Decatur Main Street Program
presents the Main Street Easter Event 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday,
March 27, on the southeast corner of the square. The event
includes a fun jump, barrel train, face painting, an egg hunt
and photos with the Easter Bunny. The Egg Hunt is at the
First United Methodist Church playground, Main Street
entrance, at 1 p.m. for 0-23 months, 2 p.m. for 2-3 years
and 3 p.m. for 4-5 years.
Get your Church News Briefs listed here!
Please call 940-627-5987 or email [email protected] for more information
Newark
Church of Christ
Mellown & Chambers
817-489-2658
Sunday Bible Class
all ages ..............9:30 a.m.
Sun. Worship ............10:30 a.m.
Wed. Bible Class
all ages ..................7 p.m.
www.thenewarkchurch.org
Rhome
Church of Christ
170 W. 1st, Rhome
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 Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School…10 a.m.
Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
Come & Share The Joy
“A Warm Welcome Awaits You
at First Presbyterian.”
IRONHORSE
FELLOWSHIP
(Behind The Fire Station in Sunset)
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
817-636-2668
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY SERVICE
10:45 - Noon • 6 - 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
7 - 8 p.m.
A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
Interim 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
Sunday
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
Musical Presentation
Dec. 20 • 6 p.m.
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
Hwy. 287, Decatur
940-627-6131
Fun For All Children/Youth
www.centralfellowship.com
Sunday Bible Study .......................10 a.m.
Sunday Worship .............................11 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
tfhpeople.com
Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of
Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are
on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we
are on the right.
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
Rhome
United Methodist
Church
"A beautiful church, and
friendly people"
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Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Joseph Hromanik
170 West BC Rhome Ave.
www.RhomeAssembly.org
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
First Presbyterian
Church
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Nursery & Children’s Church
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised
from the dead, a descendant of
David - that is my gospel"
2 Timothy 8
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10 a.m.
Pastors
940-626-0006
or 940-300-1771
[email protected]
vicotoryfamilychurch.com
Children’s Easter
Celebration
SHERIFF’S OFFICE EGG HUNT — The Wise County Sheriff’s
Office Easter Egg Hunt at the Decatur Civic Center is 11
a.m. Wednesday, March 31, for children 5 and under. Sheriff
David Walker will cook hot-dogs, and drinks, snacks and
chips are provided.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA — Bridgeport Main Street hosts its
Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 3. Events include
free photos with the Easter bunny, carrot decorating
and sidewalk egg drawing at 9 a.m.; an Easter bonnet
contest with a $25 grand prize at 10:15; an Easter bonnet
parade at 10:45; and the Bridgeport Parks and Recreation
Department’s Easter egg hunt at Harwood Park at 11.
EASTER EGG HUNT — Oak Grove United Methodist Church
near Decatur will hold a children’s Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 3. Each child will receive a prize from the
Easter bunny.
RHOME EGG HUNT — An Easter egg hunt is 10:30
a.m. Saturday, April 3, on the north slope of the Rhome
Community Center. Cookies and hot chocolate will be
served by the seniors of Rhome.
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Sunday Evenings 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.
3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur
400 W. Hwy 380 • Decatur • 940-627-5820
ALVORD EGG HUNT — The youth group of Hopewell Baptist
Church will sponsor an Easter Egg-Stravaganza at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 27, at Elm Creek Park in Alvord. The event
will include the Easter bunny, obstacle course, a giant slide,
prizes, bounce houses and food.
DECATUR
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Come Check Us Out!
Sunday at 9:30 & 11 A.M. • Wednesday at 7 P.M.
EGG HUNT — A free community egg hunt with more than
3,000 eggs, a bounce house, prize eggs and a chance
to win a bike is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Catfish
O’Harlies.
City’s finances
reminiscent of 2008
By PHIL MAJOR
Chris &
Linda Brown
5A
Spending and revenues for
the city of Decatur continue
to be below 2009 levels.
But Finance Director
Brad Burnett said that comparisons to 2008 track fairly
closely.
Revenues have dropped 7
percent compared to February 2009, which accounts
for the first five months of
the city’s fiscal year. The
city has managed to trim its
spending during that time
by $544,974.
Burnett pointed out that
the $4,428,641 the city
has spent so far this year
is almost the same as the
$4,418,797 that was spent
during the same period in
2008.
The comparison is also
similar on the revenue side,
with $6,857,015 brought in
so far this year, down from
$7,371,703 a year ago but up
slightly from the $6,785,301
raised two years ago.
Decreased revenues include franchise taxes, civiccenter receipts, sales taxes
and hotel/motel taxes.
Burnett also noted the recent warrant roundup netted the city $47,975, more
than double the $19,000 it
brought in a year ago. The
collection firm the city hired
to track down outstanding
traffic fines has collected
$70,000; the city will keep
about $50,000 of that.
Airport Manager Mike
Sayers’ report showed sales
of aviation fuel down from
last year, with 2,451 gallons
in January and 2,363 in
February compared to 4,093
and 3,243 gallons a year
ago, respectively. He said
bad weather played a role in
decreased sales.
Library director Cecilia
Barham reported continued
increases in library usage,
with overall traffic rising 10
percent.
She said the library plans
workshops to assist residents in filling out governmental paperwork, which
was identified as a community need.
Police Chief Rex Hoskins
said crime continues to increase, particularly thefts
and burglaries.
Main Street Manager
Frieda Hanley reported the
downtown group is working
on an historic-homes tour
and a way-finding signage
plan.
Methodist
Preschool
“Hands-on Learning”
Saturday, March 27
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Easter Egg Hunt • Train Ride • Bounce House
• Food & Drink • Free portraits of all children
First United Methodist
PRESCHOOL
REGISTER NOW
for Fall 2010
Discover a New Life in Christ
1204 12th St. • Bridgeport • 940-683-4037
www.fbcbridgeport.com
For more information, call 940-627-3362
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BACK IN
THE SADDLE
— Cody
Stevens,
13, of Boyd
was in
winning form
Monday at
the Wise
County
Youth
Fair horse
show, less
than two
weeks after
disaster.
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
Fair tightens familial bonds
By BRANDON EVANS
Cowboy boots and horseshoes trotted around the
dusty grounds of the NRS
Arena on Monday.
It was day one of the horse
events in this year’s Wise
County Youth Fair.
Cody Stevens, 13, of Boyd,
sat atop a 21-year-old mare
with the barn name Lightning. Blind in the left eye
and sometimes ornery in
nature, it’s the final year
Lightning, aka Apache Love,
will perform in the Youth
Fair.
“I’ve been riding since I
could sit up, literally,” Cody
said. “My mom got me into
it. She’s a professional
horse trainer. She’s been doing that since before I was
thought of.”
“She’s been around horses
since she was 2 weeks old,”
her mother, Laura Stevens,
said.
Complete with a confident
I’ve been riding since I could sit up,
literally. My mom got me into it.
Cody Stevens
Boyd
smile and a fist full of firstplace ribbons, it’s hard to believe tragedy struck Cody’s
life a mere two weeks ago.
On Sunday, March 14, a
fire reduced her home to ruins.
“When I first found out I
just fell over,” she said. “My
hands were shaking. I was
hoping when I woke up the
next day it had all been a
bad dream.”
Cody was staying at a
friend’s house when the
fire occurred. Her mom was
out of town. They lost everything in the flames, in-
cluding Cody’s horse-riding
clothes.
“I found all her clothes
melted in what used to be
the closet they were kept
in,” Laura said.
Fortunately Jacque Ray, of
Jacque’s Apparels in Weatherford, donated a handcrafted riding outfit for Cody
to use in the fair.
But Cody also lost something more personal and
dear.
“My father went to prison
for drugs when I was 7,”
Cody said. “He got out but
went back one year later for
the same thing. I lost all the
letters he had written me
over the years.”
Participating in the Youth
Fair and getting back on the
horse has helped her cope
with the loss.
“This is the best day of
the year for me besides my
birthday and Christmas,”
Cody said. “It’s a special
event.”
Youth Fair builds the
character of participants. It
teaches responsibility and
strengthens the bonds between parents and children.
“There’s not any place that
gives them a swifter dealing
in real life than this,” said
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hallowed metal halls and
dirt floors.
“My kids are sometimes
asked if they were raised in
a barn,” he said. “Wise County, Fort Worth, Houston, San
Angelo. Yeah, my kids were
raised in barns. Now they
are both in Lubbock pursuing careers in agriculture.”
Once upon a time on the
rolling prairies of Wise
County, a bulk of the children grew up on the farm. It
was second nature for them
to participate in the Youth
Fair livestock shows. But the
diminishing number of family farms makes recruiting
new participants challenging.
“There’s fewer people involved in agriculture,” Dunlap said. “There are fewer
family farms. I don’t think
there’s as large a group of
people that appreciate agriculture as there used to be.”
The USDA monitors the
loss of tens of thousands
of acres of farm land every
year to urban and suburban
development.
“There are fewer people
raised on the farm,” Elmore
said. “We struggle to find
kids, but we have almost
half the county pass through
here. If you can get them
excited you can get them
hooked. Other people pass
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imperative parents and teachers pass on the agricultural
tradition or risk losing a way of life.
think it smells bad; it smells
like money to me,” he added
with a laugh.
“Our ag teachers, county
extension agents, parents
and advisers have a hand in
making sure this way of life
continues to exist,” Elmore
said.
“It’s vital we keep this
alive,” Wittmer insisted.
“If kids don’t carry on the
production of agriculture,
who will?” Elmore asked.
“If they don’t continue this
way of life, the future looks
kind of grim. If we don’t continue to bring young people
out and participate in these
types of events, it will be
our own downfall. We’ll be
responsible for a way of life
going away.”
While children focus on
ribbons and sales, the future of American agriculture
hinges on their continued
participation in the Youth
Fair.
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Several citizens spoke
during the meeting, expressing concerns over
rumors that have spread
through town, from city
employees losing health insurance funded by the city
to the possible closure of
the library.
Librarian Randy Dunaway stressed that the library is a vital resource to
the community, adding that
319 people visited the library in February and 108
people used the computers.
The library also issued 16
membership cards during
the month.
“Membership is growing by leaps and bounds,”
she said. “Where will these
people go? They use the
computers for job searching. There are people who
don’t have home computers.
Some don’t have vehicles.
For them to go to Decatur
would be a hardship.”
While the council didn’t
answer questions about
the library, it did approve a
move to United Healthcare
for employee insurance
later in the meeting. The
move reflects a 2 percent
increase in rates as compared to a 38 percent increase with the city’s current company.
In other business, the
council discussed the future of The Pantry, the former grocery store building.
The building suffered minor interior damage in a
Jan. 2 arson fire. The business has been closed for
more than three years, and
the council said the owner
has several times said he
would reopen the store.
Fire Chief Monty Nivens
said that other than fixing
the back door, he hasn’t
seen any improvements
made to the store since the
fire. A roll of insulation removed from the store during the fire still sits on the
front sidewalk.
“All the windows are broken, it’s been on fire and the
back door has been kicked
in — I don’t think he’s going to do anything with the
building,” Nivens said.
Councilman
Malcolm
Hardy III made a motion
to begin the condemnation process on the building, pending an inspection by the city’s building
inspector. Before the vote
was made, Heather Sooter
spoke from the audience
and encouraged the council
to refrain from demolishing
the building if possible.
Sooter has applied for
a grant to open a grocery
store and would like to
purchase the building. She
has been unsuccessful in
her attempts to contact the
owner.
The council unanimously
approved Hardy’s motion.
The council opted not to
extend the city’s contract
with North Texas Animal
Control Authority (NTACA), deciding to use the
county’s animal control
services.
Owner Kerry Payne was
at the meeting and said
he would be willing to extend the contract for a
short period of time until
the council can approve a
contract with the county.
Payne also said that after
seven months of service, he
still responds to 20 calls a
month, which is covered by
a $1,075 monthly cost to
the city. He said the county
charges $65 a call.
“If a call for service needs
to be made to the county,
I believe city hall has to
make those calls,” he said,
adding that weekend and
after hours calls couldn’t
be referred from city hall.
“I’m not putting the sheriff ’s department down, but
it’s not going to be at the
same level of service.”
Mayor pro tem Dewayne
Sherwood said that he appreciated Payne’s service,
but that he felt that the
city’s original intention
was to eventually use the
county once Payne had
“made a dent in the stray
dog population.”
“You’ve done a great job,
but I think we need to go
back to the county,” he
said.
The vote to end the contract with NTACA passed
4-1, with David McEachern
dissenting.
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to help mow throughout the growing season.
If you prefer to make a financial donation to help with the
mowing, we would greatly appreciate your support.
To make a donation to the Boyd Cemetery,
visit any Wells Fargo Bank in Wise County.
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Census participation appeals to our competitive nature
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Texas is losing.
The census, that is.
With a national participation
rate of 29 percent, Texas stands at
24 as of Thursday afternoon.
This lags far behind the top five
in the nation. Montana, North
Dakota and South Dakota are
leading the way with participation
rates in the 40s. Our neighboring
states — New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Louisiana — are
tracking in the 30s, except
Louisiana at 29.
The U.S. Census Bureau
unveiled a map for this year’s
census that colorfully shows like Cedar Valley, Okla., (71
participation rates by state level, percent, No. 13 in the nation) and
county level and city level.
Arlington, Iowa, (68 percent, No.
39).
By using this map, I can
find out the percentage of
But there is hope. Wise
forms mailed back to the
County actually has a rate
bureau in Chico, Texas,
higher than the state and
or if I so choose, Chico,
the national rate — we are
Calif.
at 30 percent. Montague
There is only one reason
County shares our rate,
while Jack County (24),
the
Census
Bureau
would have created such
Denton (26) and Parker
a thing — it wants us to
(29) are eating our dust.
compete.
The
highest
BOURGEOIS participation rates in the
But with Texas without
a city listed in the top
county come from Alvord
50 in the nation, we’re in for a (39) and Boyd (38). Aurora, Rhome,
fight. We’re falling behind places Chico and Runaway Bay all have
numbers in the 30s, while Newark
is at 26, Decatur at 29, Bridgeport
at 25 and Paradise at 21. Lake
Bridgeport is in last place at 16
percent.
Wise County citizens have
rarely been accused of having
little competitive spirit. But if
these numbers don’t rile you up,
consider this: Cities and counties
of similar size compete for grants
and federal funds for parks, fire
department equipment, hospitals,
schools and public works projects.
If Wise County doesn’t turn in a
complete count, it could count us
out of money that can improve our
way of life and the services that
can save our lives.
In the name of city and county
spirit, let’s vow to keep those
numbers moving upward and
send your form on or by April 1.
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To see the map, visit wcmess.
com/census. If you didn’t receive
a form, call (866) 872-6868 from 8
a.m. to 9 p.m.
Forms are at Be Counted
locations in most communities.
Call your city hall to find out the
location of the nearest Be Counted
or census assistance-center.
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E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@
wcmessenger.com.
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Attorney General a hypocrite
State Attorney General Greg Abbott has sued the federal government to block the federal insurance requirements. However, while Mr. Abbott decides to embark on
such a taxpayer waste of money, I must remind Texans
that the federal government’s insurance requirements
appear to enhance the state attorney general’s compliance with laws formed by our federal and state legislatures.
This law requires that non-custodial parents paying
child support also purchase health insurance for their
children. Where was his lawsuit then? I’m not advocating that children go without health insurance or that the
new laws, signed on Tuesday, are not mutually beneficial
for the healthcare providers, the insured and the insurance companies. I am in favor of both these programs.
What I take umbrage over is the political pandering
to voters in an election year to be particularly partisan
while hiding his hypocrisy over other similar healthcare
mandates. In January 2008 in the Dallas Morning News,
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott even went as far
as suggesting broader legislation for children’s medical
care by stating, “a private insurance company would
contract with the state to cover a pool of children, a court
could order parents to buy the private insurance based
on their ability to pay, the court could order the insurance premiums withheld from a parent’s paycheck, and
parents who provide proof of insurance could opt out.”
We must now ask ourselves why the attorney general
would support one mandate over the other. Well, the
answer is money, federal money. The Office of Attorney
General explained “the imperative” to produce more
orders for medical support in the request for proposal
for services for the Texas Child Support Enforcement
System. Buried at page 151 under section 4.4.8.8 of T2
TXCSES it states, “ ...beginning FFY 2009, the establishment of medical support will be one of the performance
metrics by which the Office of Attorney General will be
measured to garner incentive funds. Therefore, it will
be imperative to increase the percentage of cases with a
medical support order.”
Shame on you, Mr. Abbott. The audacity of your hypocrisy astounds me.
Tracy Smith
Greenwood
Climbing over life’s obstacles
March 20 finds me in Abilene, attending my first ever
“Players in Progress” festival – basketball sporting event
for kids from 4 to 13. It includes lots of activities for
the young and the young at heart. Bounce houses and
carnival games offer prizes to be won. A rock climbing
wall bids the young participants to see if they can ring
the bell at the top of the climb. Kids offer their best in
individual skills competitions and group performances,
all vying to be first. There are collectively about 300 basketballs bouncing in unison on the ACU hardwood. Fits
right in with March Madness. It is a basketball lover’s
paradise.
But the most impressive part of the weekend is the
theme, “The Climb.” Each contestant is instructed to
bring a rock; decorated or plain, flat or round, big or
small. The description of the rock unimportant, but the
messages they conveyed is long remembered by me.
Each child was directed to write one thing they had
overcome this year. A plethora of challenges and victories, joys and fears, obstacles and stepping stones.
Learning to spin (the basketball). Having five surgeries
in one year. My parents’ divorce. Getting back on my
horse after being bucked off. Passing TAKS. Getting over
my fear of big dogs. Losing our house to fire. Learning to
read. Snowboarding. Back handspring. Losing Papa to
cancer.
I laugh at some, cry reading others. Life is sometimes
hard at 4 or 104. But it is about the climb and what we
learn along the way; never give up, respect of self and
others, practice self-control, love is important, forgiveness is a gift we give, honor God by serving and caring
for others. Because in this game of life, we are all “Players in Progress.” Keep climbing.
Irene Wilson
Slidell
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GOP runoff for Texas Supreme Court
sion for Children, Youth and Families.
She is endorsed by five former
Supreme Court Justices: former Chief
If anything illustrates why Texans
Justice Tom Phillips, Craig Enoch,
need to shift to an appointive judicial
Alberto Gonzalez, Deborah Hankinson
system, particularly at the appellate
and Barbara Culver Lack.
level, it is the Republican runGreen’s Web site lists enoff for Place 3 on the Texas
dorsements including former
Supreme Court.
Justice Scott Brister, conserThe leader into the only
vative “Walker, Texas Ranger”
statewide Republican pristar Chuck Norris, and the
mary runoff – former State
late former National Rifle AsRep. Rick Green – was the
sociation president and movie
only one of the six candidates
star Charlton Heston, who
with no judicial experience.
starred as Moses in “The Ten
Green represented Dripping
Commandments,” and who
Springs for four years before
MCNEELY died almost two years ago.
he was beaten for re-election
Green, a former state reprein 2002. With 18.93 percent
sentative from Dripping Springs, was
of the vote, Green beat out a district
possibly best known for a posing in a
court judge and four appellate judges,
TV spot in his capitol office advertisalbeit by a small fraction.
ing a health care product later taken
Green’s runoff opponent is 360th
District Court Judge Debra Lehrmann off the market; being named one of
Texas Monthly’s Ten Worst Legislators
of Fort Worth, who got 18.20 percent.
in 2001; and on election day of 2006,
(Two of the other judges also exceeded
sucker-punching the Democrat who
18 percent: 5th Court of Appeals Jusunseated him in 2002, Patrick Rose,
tice Jim Moseley of Dallas, with 18.13
percent, and 4th Court of Appeals Jus- also of Dripping Springs. Green was
fined for the altercation.
tice Rebecca Simmons of San Antonio,
In 2006, the turnout for the GOP
with 18.03 percent.)
runoff for a Court of Criminal Appeals
The seat is being vacated by Justice
seat was about one-fourth of that for
Harriett O’Neill, who did not seek rethe first primary.
election after 12 years on the court.
The winner between Green and
Lehrmann is a respected longtime
Lehrmann will face Houston Democrat
children and family law expert, who
Jim Sharp, who won a seat on the 1st
for years has been involved with the
Court of Appeals on his third try in
creation and implementation of the
2008.
Supreme Court’s Permanent CommisBy DAVE MCNEELY
Regardless of the outcome, there’ll be
a Green on the November ballot for the
high court. Republican Justice Paul
Green was unopposed for re-nomination to a second six-year term.
Paul Green will face El Paso District
Judge Bill Moody, whose 45 per cent
in 2006 against incumbent Republican
Justice Don Willett led the Democratic
ticket. That year, Moody walked across
Texas. This year, he says he’ll campaign in an orange blimp.
!
There are no statewide Democratic
runoffs, but a handful of local Democratic and Republican runoffs.
If you voted in a primary March 2,
you can vote only in that party’s runoff.
But if you didn’t vote on March 2, you
can vote in either party’s runoff, but
not both.
Politics of Choice
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, got headlines for shouting “babykiller” during pro-life Democrat Bart
Stupak’s remarks while the House
debated President Obama’s health
care bill. But apparently not all Texas
Republican voters agree with Neugebauer.
There were five non-binding referendum questions on the March 2 Republican ballot. The first four got at least
91 percent approval – on whether to
require a photo ID to vote; to limit government growth; to cut federal income
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tur High School. “Kids work
for months and months, and
within minutes a judge will
place them close to the front
or close to the back.
“You want a dose of character builder, this is it ... You
work hard and come up on
the wrong side of the ribbon
stack, and you’ll either quit
or come out stronger from
it.”
Jamie Irwin of Bridgeport
has seen 4-H and Youth Fair
prepare her daughter, Alicia,
for the uncertain future.
Alicia, a senior at Bridgeport High School, won the
honor of 4-H queen Monday
night. She’s preparing to attend Texas A&M next year
to major in equine science.
“4-H was a great foundation to help her learn what
all she can do with horses,”
Jamie Irwin said. “Youth
Fair has allowed all these
kids who have worked so
hard all year to come out
and say, ‘Look at me. Look
at what I’ve accomplished.’
Whether it’s horses, market
animal or a picture, it provides an outlet for kids.”
“It teaches them responsibility,” said Robbie Watson,
of Decatur. “These kids learn
to take care of something
other than themselves.”
Robbie’s daughter, Katrina, was showing a dairy
cow at the fair. For them,
participating in the fair
spans generations.
“The first time I was in
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the Youth
Fair has
prepared her
to pursue
a career
in equine
science.
She’s
already been
accepted to
Texas A&M.
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I was 9 years old,” Robbie
said. “And this was the first
show my daughter was ever
in. Now it’s 18 shows a year,
and it all started right here
at the Wise County Youth
Fair.”
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taxes; and to allow public
acknowledgement of God.
The fifth question asked
if women choosing to have
an abortion should first
have to view a sonogram
of their fetus. The approval
was significantly lower: 68.8
percent.
Maybe it’s a coincidence,
but the “no” votes on that
question – 438,894 – were
very close to the 450,196 that
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison got in her losing race for
governor (30.33 percent). Her
longtime refusal to call for
outlawing abortions was a
big issue in her race.
Heavy Turnout
The GOP vote in the
governor’s race of 1,484,111
was a new record, surpassing
even the 2008 presidential
primary vote of 1,362,322. It
was also more than double
the 679,877 the Democrats
cast for governor.
The combined total of
2,163,988 was the secondmost ever in Texas primaries
– topped only by the 1990
primaries, in which Democrats cast 1,487,280 votes
for governor, and the Republicans 855,231, for a total of
2,342,511.
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pounds and showed several
pollutants exceeding longterm effects screening levels
(ESLs).
The pollutants discovered
by Wolf Eagle accompany
several tests conducted by
TCEQ and TRC. The TCEQ
tests have found a host of toxins concentrated in potentially dangerous amounts in the
air surrounding the Ruggiero
home.
“Reported concentrations
of ethane, propane, n-butane,
n-pentane, isopentene, isobutane, isoprene, 2-methlybentane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, toluene and
m&p-xylene exceeded their
short-term, health- or odorbased comparison values,”
read one TCEQ report.
“It’s not only ruined our
property,” said Tim Ruggiero,
“but it’s also created an atmosphere in which we can’t sell
it. They’ve ruined the property value.”
Issues continue on an almost weekly basis. About two
weeks ago, a valve on a condensate tank by their home
spewed fluids and vapors for
almost 12 hours.
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Dale Riddle attended Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. While attending seminary, Dale
pastored Cuba Road Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Texas.
After four years in the pastorate, Dale felt God calling him to
become a full-time evangelist. He resigned his church and in
August, 1977, moved back to North Carolina to form the Riddle
Evangelist Association.
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Marie Alexander Garrett
Ray Lang
1921-2010
1929-2010
Margie Conley
1924-2010
Memorial for Margie Conley, 85, of Cleburne, formerly
of Bridgeport, will be held at
a later date at The Father’s
House in Decatur.
Born July 2, 1924, in Minneapolis, to Bern and Lila
Burch Hartikainen, she died
Michael
Anthony Dupre
1943-2010
Funeral for Michael Anthony Dupre, 67, of Mineola,
formerly of Alvord was March
26 at First Christian Church
in Mineola with burial at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
in Mineola.
Dupre died Monday, March
22, 2010, in Quitman.
Born Jan. 3, 1943, in
Pointe-aux-Chenes, La., to
Norris Paul and Theresa Marie Naquin Dupre, he graduated from Terrebonne High
School in Houma, La., and
was drafted by the Army. He
earned a degree in accounting from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
He began his oilfield career
with Petroleum Equipment
Tools Co. (PETCO) in Houma.
He moved to Alvord in 1995
and worked as CFO of QOS
in Chico until he retired in
2000. The couple moved to
Mineola in 2008.
He is survived by his wife,
Sherry Dupre; children, Arienne Harvey of Burleson,
Travis Dupre of Houston and
Megan Dupre of College Station; grandchildren, Alaina
and Aaron Jacob Harvey and
Kyndall, Kennedy and Bryce
Michael Dupre; siblings, Sam
Dupre of Florien, La., JoAnn
Lyons and Tim Dupre, both of
Chauvin, La., Dean Dupre of
Bourg, La., Martha Kendrix
of Florence, Miss., and Marty
Dupre, Sheila Naquin and
Lee Dupre, all of Montegut,
La.; and his in-laws, Mollie
and David Stanton of Winnsboro.
Memorials may be made to
the First United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 127, Alvord,
TX 76225; or First Christian
Church, Mineola, TX 75773,
to the building/memorial
fund.
Wise County Messenger,
March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010, in
Cleburne.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Chet Conley;
and a brother.
She is survived by nieces,
nephews and cousins.
March 28, 2010
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great-great-grandchild, Kyra;
and daughter-in-law, Schylon
Garrett Boyd and husband,
Arthur Ray, of Sweetwater.
Pallbearers were to be Matthew Garrett, Brian Garrett,
Tim Troxell, Paul Bishop,
Wiley Chandler, Ray Sanders, Kim Alexander, Mike
Alexander, Joe Brad McVey,
Todd Pebsworth and Durwood Burgess.
Honorary pallbearers were
to be Rex George, Lewis
Light, John Oscar Martin,
Royce Clay, Johnny Allen and
Clyde Ater.
Funeral for Ray Lang, 80,
of Krum is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at DeBerry
Funeral Directors Chapel
in Denton with James McDonald officiating. Burial
will follow at Krum Jackson
Cemetery.
Visitation was to be from
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
Lang died Wednesday,
March 24, 2010, in Denton.
Born Oct. 12, 1929, in Wellington to Carl Lester Lang
and Essie Anderson Lang,
he attended Slidell High
School and fought in the Korean War. He married Wilma “Pete” Johnson Aug. 23,
1958, in Krum. Lang was a
member of Krum Old Towne
Church of Christ and a former member of the Jackson
Cemetery Board.
He is survived by his wife;
daughter, Brenda Hambelton and husband, Stacy, of
Gainesville, Mo.; son, Brent
Lang and wife, Carole, of
Krum; sisters, Beulah Sue
Tennison of Fort Worth and
Billie Fay Glover and husband, Marion, of Alvarado;
brothers, Bobby Joe Lang
of Haslet, Franklin D. Lang
and wife, June, of Euless,
Carlton Dail Lang of Fort
Worth and Jesse Wayne
Lang and wife, Jerri, of
Devine; and seven grandchildren, Aaron, Caleb, Kara
and Kristen Hambelton, Julianne Lang and Caitlin and
Brennan Ellis.
Pallbearers are Calvin
Lang, Gary Woodward, Keith
Johnson, Buster Johnson,
Kyle Johnson, Larry Glover,
Darrell Lang, Jack Tenni-
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Funeral for Marie Alexander Garrett, 88, of Decatur
was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 27, at the Church of
Christ in Roscoe with John
Morgan officiating.
Garrett died Tuesday,
March 23, 2010, in Decatur.
Born June 15, 1921, in
Sweetwater to Wiley and Marie Alexander, she married
John T. Garrett Oct. 5, 1940,
in Stephenville. She and her
husband operated Garrett
Grocery Store in Roscoe for
20 years. She lived in Roscoe
from 1949 until moving to
Decatur in 2007.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Oct. 21, 1992,
and her son, Kenneth Garrett, May 19, 1997.
She is survived by her
daughter, Delores McKinnon
and husband, Don, of Rhome;
sons, Donald Garrett and
wife, Donna, of Harlingen,
and Jerry Garrett and wife,
Diane, of Midland; sister,
Cora Lee Merworth of DeLeon; grandchildren, Brian,
Sarah, Matthew, Cheryl and
husband, Tim, Sabrina and
husband, Paul, and Sharessa;
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Birdville ends Decatur’s run
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Eagles in first
playoff match
BY RICHARD GREENE
Birdville’s
Tanner
Clifton
brought down the curtain on the
Decatur Eagles’ historic season
Tuesday night.
Clifton scored three first-half
goals in the Hawks’ 5-0 victory at
the Class 4A Region I area match
at the Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic
Complex.
The loss ended Decatur’s season
at 6-8-2. The Eagles made their
first trip to the playoffs in the program’s brief four years.
“It meant a lot being the first
team to make the playoffs,” said
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OUT OF REACH — Decatur keeper Justin Smith could not get to the ball as Birdville’s Tanner Clifton finds the back of the net for one of his three goals
during the Hawks’ area-round victory Tuesday.
GIRLS TRACK
SPRINTING TO SUCCESS — In just three meets, Decatur freshman Briana Compton has scored 77 points for the Lady Eagles. She has won 11 medals in her five events.
Freshman begins career on sprint, leading Lady Eagles in points
By RICHARD GREENE
Taking her place at the starting line,
Briana Compton has a good idea what
many of her fellow older competitors are
thinking.
“They are probably thinking that I
can’t run that fast,” said the Decatur
freshman.
Through her first three high-school
meets, Compton is making a habit out of
proving them wrong and leaving them in
her dust.
The freshman leads Decatur, scoring
77 points in the three meets. At her last
meet at Nocona, Compton medaled in
all five of her events — the 100, 4x200,
4x100, triple jump and long jump. She
won the 100 and both relays.
The success is not something that
Compton expected. She actually didn’t
expect to have the opportunity to run on
the varsity squad.
“My mom said I would, but I wasn’t
sure,” Compton said.
Decatur coach David Park could tell
that the freshman was surprised upon
finding out that she was going to run on
varsity, starting with the Lady Eagles’
opening meet at Bridgeport.
“She came out like a freshman should,”
Park said. “She was quiet and worked
hard. I don’t think she understood how
good she is or can be. The first meet when
I put her on varsity, she was stunned.”
That shock didn’t slow her down.
Compton won the triple jump with a 331.5 effort in her first meet. She took second in the 100, running 13.45. Compton
helped the 4x200 to a second-place finish
and the 4x100 to fourth.
Since that first meet, she’s improved
in most of her events. She’s dropped her
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SPORTS
TRACK
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
ON-TRACK CONNECTION — Bridgeport’s Austin Blevins makes the handoff to Jace Hudson during the 4x200-meter relay Thursday night in Argyle.
Cooper takes 800
Busy Texan earns middle-distance medal
By RICHARD GREENE
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
SPLASHING DOWN — Northwest’s Will Assama lands in the triple jump pit at the end of his
effort Thursday at Argyle.
Varsity Boys
Team: 1. Denton Ryan, 177; 2.
Argyle, 146; 3. Northwest, 126;
4. Frisco Liberty, 64; 5. Frisco,
49; 6. Bridgeport, 31; DiamondHill Jarvis, 13
High jump: 4. Skyler Stowe,
Bridgeport, 5-8
Pole vault: 3. Quinn Reckmeyer, Northwest, 12-6
Long jump: 3. Garrett Mullins, Bridgeport, 20-3.5; 5. Jason
Mitchell, Bridgeport, 19-4.5
Shot put: 3. Andrew Thrasher,
Northwest, 42-10; 5. Reece Garcia, Northwest, 42-6.5
Brian Cooper is keeping
a busy schedule this spring,
pitching for the Texans’
baseball team while also
running middle distance for
Northwest.
“It’s busy with track every
other day and then baseball
games,” he said.
Cooper showed Thursday
he is finding the right balance, winning the 800 at
the Argyle Track and Field
Meet. He ran a season-best
2:01.6.
“That was really good,”
Cooper said. “It was three
seconds under last year’s
time.”
Cooper has been working
on his speed.
“I wasn’t sure about today,”
he said. “I’ve been practicing with sprinters, running
shorter distances.”
Cooper hopes to see his
time come down before the
District 5-5A meet April 14.
Mitchell wins 3,200
Through the first six laps,
Northwest’s Cooper Mitchell found herself between
two Argyle runners.
Then over the last two
laps, the Lady Texan sophomore took off and left the
competition to win the 3,200
in 12:24. It was a time that
surprised her.
“I haven’t got close to that,”
Mitchell said. “My best this
year was 12:35. Last year, I
kept getting 13s.”
Mitchell drafted off Argyle’s Allea Harris and Ashley Gonzalez until she made
her move.
“It was nice to have someone to pace with,” Mitchell
said. “I was afraid they were
going to make a move or try
to squish me out, so I decided to go.”
Northwest distance coach
George Lutkenhaus said
about Mitchell, “She ran a
smart race.”
Mitchell took second in
the 1,600, running 5:46.
Northwest took the top
three spots in the mile.
Malisa Lewis won the race
in 5:33. Caren Stuebe was
third in 5:49.
Clayton jumps to gold
With her teammate Alyssa Holmes unable to jump
Thursday,
Bridgeport’s
Mariah Clayton took full
advantage of the opportunity to take gold in the high
jump.
“She’s been taking second,” said Bridgeport coach
Alan Green. “She continues
to improve. She’s been clearing 5-0, and last night she
got to 5-2.”
Her sister, Taylor, took
sixth, clearing 4-10.
Green expects the Taylors
and Holmes, who has cleared
5-4 multiple times this year,
to have strong showings at
district next month.
“They all have a chance to
clear 5-0 to give them a legitimate shot at regionals,”
their coach said.
ARGYLE TRACK AND FIELD MEET RESULTS
Discus: 2. Reece Garcia,
Northwest, 129-6
3,200: 2. Troy Taylor, Northwest, 9:43; 4. Brandon Steed,
Northwest, 10:05
4x100: 3. Bridgeport, 44.34
800: 1. Brian Cooper, Northwest, 2:01.6; 4. Nick Fowler,
Northwest, 2:07.8; 6. Trenton
Beaufeaux, Northwest, 2:09.2
110-hurdles: 4. Chris Prebevsek, Northwest, 15.8
100: 3. Jayke Wise, Northwest, 11.21; 5. Garrett Mullins,
Bridgeport, 11.52
4x200: 3. Northwest, 1:33.3
400: 4. Tanner Sunkeng,
Northwest, 53.77; 5. Stormy
Mishnick, 54.85
300-hurdles: 4. Chris Prebevsek, Northwest, 42.2
200: 2. Dustin Walker, Northwest, 22.64; 3. Darreal Jackson, 22.74; 5. Lashawn Duncan,
23.14
1,600: 2. David Dunford,
Northwest, 4:37.5; 4. Nick Fowler, Northwest, 4:43
4x400: 1. Northwest, 3:29; 5.
Bridgeport, 3:38.8
Varsity Girls
Team: 1. Argyle, 193; 2.
Northwest, 142; 3. Frisco Liberty, 105; 4. Denton Ryan, 48;
5. Bridgeport, 41
High Jump: 1. Mariah Clayton,
Bridgeport, 5-2; 4. Jamie Graham, Northwest, 4-10
Pole Vault: 3. Angela Rabalais,
Northwest, 11-6
Long Jump: 5. Jamie GrahamMcNew, Northwest, 14-7
Triple Jump: 4. Shaley Johnson, Bridgeport, 30-5.5
Shot: 1. Jenae Bevil, Northwest, 32-2; 4. Kacey Prebevsek,
Northwest, 29-2.5; 5. Kiarra
Simpson, Northwest, 25-7.5
Discus: 2. Prebevsek, Northwest, 83-9; 3. Simpson, 80-2; 5.
Bevil, 70-9
3200: 1. Cooper Mitchell,
Northwest, 12:24.5; 4. Caren
Stuebe, Northwest, 12:49.0; 5.
Samantha Shows, Northwest,
13:23.7
800: 2. Jasmine Boutte, Northwest, 2:23.0; 3. Chelsea Reza,
Northwest, 2:28.1; 5. Rachel
Riggs, Northwest, 2:28.9
100 hurdles: 3. Graham-McNew, Northwest, 18.43
100: 1. Rabalais, Northwest,
13.17; 5. Johnson, Bridgeport,
14.00
400: 2. Irene Amador, Bridgeport, 1:02.2; 3. Chynna Hart,
Northwest, 1:02.3; 4. Chelsea
Reza, Northwest, 1:03.9
300 hurdles: 4. Beck Grinnell,
Bridgeport, 56.3
200: 4. Amador, Bridgeport,
27.02; 6. Hart, Northwest,
27.27
1600: 1. Melissa Lewis,
Northwest, 5:33.6; 2. Cooper
Mitchell, Northwest, 5:46.1; 3.
Stuebe, Northwest, 5:49.1
4x400: 2. Northwest, 4:12.9
3B
SPORTS
BASEBALL
Boyd’s Cate tosses no-hitter
Boyd’s Jared Cate was unhittable Tuesday night.
The sophomore struck out
11 and held the Jacksboro
Tigers without a hit over
seven innings in the Yellowjackets’ 2-0 win.
“He had everything going,”
said Boyd coach Dwayne
Gardner. “He placed his
fastball wherever he needed. They never hit anything
to the outfield.”
Only five Jacksboro batters reached base against
Cate, who walked three and
hit a batter.
“He had one slider that got
in on a lefthander,” Gardner
said.
Jacksboro’s leadoff hitter
in the second reached on a
throwing error.
Boyd (5-9, 1-2) could not
give Cate a lead until the
sixth inning.
“The Jacksboro kid was on
as well,” Gardner said.
Cate walked in the sixth.
Jordan Mitchell came in to
run for him. Gardner put
on a hit-and-run, putting
Mitchell in motion. Kyle
Stearns delivered a single
to centerfield that scored
Mitchell from first on a close
play at the plate.
Later in the inning, Harley Jackson scored on a RBIsingle by Austin Booth.
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Birdville ends...
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Decatur senior defender Valentin
Carrillo. “I’m proud we went to the
playoffs after starting with them
as a freshman.”
Decatur coach Nick Stokes noted, “The kids are disappointed now,
but when they look back they’ll realize they’ve accomplished a lot.
After four years to be in the playoffs, it shows we’re moving in the
right direction.”
Decatur could not slow Birdville’s potent attack led by Clifton
and Tyler Wagley, who teamed for
all five of the Hawks’ goals. Birdville outshot Decatur 16-3.
“We fought and tried,” Carrillo
said. “We were not able to play the
ball as much as we wanted. They
were very dangerous up front.”
Stokes said Decatur could not
match Birdville’s physical play.
The Hawks were able to force
turnovers in Decatur’s defensive
zone and create chances. Birdville also controlled the midfield
throughout.
“We knew our only chance was
to be physical,” the Decatur coach
said. “We weren’t able to mix it
up. We’re relying on freshmen and
sophomores, and we’re still making mistakes.”
Decatur senior Justin Smith
made the start at keeper. He made
10 saves.
“He did a good job of stepping
up,” Stokes said. “He definitely
didn’t embarrass himself.”
Smith started facing shots less
than two minutes into the match.
In the seventh minute, Birdville’s
fourth shot got past him. After a
defender laid in front of the initial
shot, Clifton was able to lift the
ball to the left of Smith for a 1-0
lead.
In the 25th minute, Decatur
turned the ball over on the defensive end, giving Birdville captain
Clarke Renfro a breakaway to the
goal. Renfro centered a pass to Clifton, who booted the ball into the
right corner for his second goal.
Decatur looked as if it would
limit the damage to two goals going into the final minute of the
first half. But Birdville earned a
corner kick that Clifton headed
home with 23 seconds left to make
it 3-0.
Just more than a minute into
the second half, Wagley, who failed
to score on his three first-half
shots, found the back of the net on
a breakaway.
Wagley scored again, walking in
on Smith in the 45th minute for
the game’s final goal.
Decatur had few scoring opportunities. Senior Arturo Pacheco
booted a ball over the goal from
20 yards away on the Eagles’ lone
first-half chance. With 17:06 left,
Carlos Alvarez kicked wide of the
goal from 20 yards out.
Gustavo Huerta took Decatur’s
best shot of the night, putting a
ball on the Birdville keeper with
12:41 remaining.
“Gustavo played good for us,”
Stokes said. “Valentin did a good
job on defense. Jake Anderson, a
freshman, was real impressive. He
got in there and was physical.”
FLYING IN — Decatur’s Taylor Hawkins tries to keep the ball away from a
Birdville player during the Eagles’ 5-0 loss Tuesday.
SOFTBALL
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Lady Eagles fall in
extra innings, 4-2
Iowa Park squeezes
by Eagles, 13-12
The Iowa Park Lady Hawks squeezed
across two runs in the top of the eighth
inning Tuesday to take down the Decatur
Lady Eagles 4-2.
The loss dropped Decatur to 1-1 in District 5-3A.
“We left some opportunities, and Iowa
Park hung around and took advantage of
some mistakes,” said Decatur coach Neal
Hall.
The two teams were knotted at 2 after
seven innings. With one out in the top of
the eighth, Iowa Park used an error, an
infield-single and a bloop single to load
the bases. The Lady Hawks then pushed
across a run on a botched rundown.
They added a second run on a fielder’s
choice to take a 4-2 lead.
Decatur could not answer in the bottom
of the inning.
Decatur pitcher Megan Dittrich took the
loss, despite allowing just three hits and
striking out 11. She was charged with four
runs — two earned — and two walks.
Chelsea Patterson led the Lady Eagles
at the plate, going 4-for-4. With the game
tied at 2, she got to third base with one out
in the bottom of the sixth. Decatur left her
stranded at third.
Leia Andriotto and Jazmine Lujan had
Decatur’s other two hits — doubles. Andriotto collected an RBI.
The Iowa Park Hawks outlasted the Decatur Eagles in an extra-inning slugfest
to open District 5-3A baseball Tuesday
night.
The Hawks pushed across the winning
run in the bottom of the eighth inning on
a passed ball to beat the Eagles 13-12.
“Iowa Park is a good baseball team with
lots of speed,” said Decatur coach Chris
Carter. “We played really good at times.
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putting up four runs. But starter Clint
Moore could not protect the lead, allowing
Iowa Park to score three in the bottom of
the inning. He lasted just two-thirds of an
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Moore did not allow a hit but was
charged with the three runs — one earned
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Jeremy Adams followed Moore and
pitched five and one third innings. He
gave up six runs — four earned — on seven hits and two walks.
Decatur took a four-run lead, 10-6, in
the fourth inning but could not hold it.
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The Decatur Eagles golf
team won its second straight
tournament Wednesday.
Shooting a 336, the quartet
of Hunter Hargrove, Drake
Harper, Dylan Rottner and
Blake Lindsey won the tournament at Runaway Bay.
That was four strokes better
than second-place Sanger’s
340.
The victory followed Decatur’s win the week before at
Nocona Hills.
“It’s a tough course,” said
Decatur coach Jay Harris.
“I’m proud of them to get
into the 330s.”
Harris added that he had
to pull kids up from Decatur’s second squad for the
tournament. Decatur’s “B”
took sixth with a 371.
Hargrove finished second
individually to Iowa Park’s
Blake Posey, who won the
tournament with a 78.
Coming off shooting a 76
last week, Lindsey fired an
83. Harper shot 85. Rottner
had an 89 to round out Decatur’s scorecard.
Bridgeport’s top team finished fifth with a 364. Kameron Brazier led the squad
with an 84. Blake Thompson
shot 87 and Tee Gardner 93.
Skyler Stowe posted 100
and Hayden Walker 103.
Bridgeport’s second team
fired a 399 to finish 10th.
Scott Trickel led the team
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James Coffman and Garrett
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100 time to 13-flat. Her best
triple jump is 33-11.5 and
she has gone 16-2 in the long
jump.
Both the relays she’s on
also have dropped times. The
4x200 posted a 1:53.1 at Nocona. The 4x100 ran 53.97.
Park only expects Compton to improve.
“I’m not putting any limits
or expectations on her,” the
coach said. “If she continues
to work as hard as she is,
there’s no telling where she
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“After the 4x200, I have
nothing to do.”
Of the five events, the
sprint relay and triple jump
are her favorites.
At the starting line, surrounded by the older competitors, Compton admits that
it’s intimidating at first.
“Sometimes it’s scary,” she
said. “But when we start
running and I’m in front of
them, I don’t feel intimidated any more.
“I feel very proud of myself winning against the seniors.”
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can go.
“She really hasn’t had any
sprinter weather yet, and
she’s at 13-flat. Usually if
you’re in the 12s, you’ll have
a good shot at regionals.
She’s one warm day away
from being there. Her triple
jump is leading the district,
and she also hasn’t had a
warm day to really hit the
board and jump good.”
Competing in five events
keeps Compton busy and
tired by the end of the meet.
“I get tired but also bored
at the end,” Compton said.
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As the Lady Eagles near
the District 5-3A meet,
April 15-16, Park hopes that
Compton remains a scoring
machine.
“When you get to district,
every point is important,”
Park said. “You hope to get
the right amount over 16
events.”
Compton is hoping that
her freshman season continues with a trip to the regional meet.
“That would be very exciting,” Compton said.
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Acreage
2+ ACRE HOMESITE
restricted to 1,800 square foot, site
built home. 6 miles south Decatur,
off FM 730 South. (817)929-2716.
• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles.
$9,000/acre
• S of Decatur - 1.29 acres. Older 2 story.
Needs repairs. Reduced to $76,500
• N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime Hwy
287 frontage & 2 CR frontage. Shop,
well. $250,000
• Sunset 26+/- acres, new stock tank
$5,500 acre. Owner Finance.
• W of Sunset 185 acres, large brick
home overlooking bottom land.
Beautiful place, call for details.
• W of Park Springs 72.82 acres, older
brick, needs repair. Nice truck shop.
$3,950 per acre
• South of Bowie 71 acres, good
recreational place, hunt, fish, run cattle
or horses. $3,500 per acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial
building. Good business or makes a
nice home. $69,500
• Sunset 167 acres, good cattle & horse
place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well
& septic. $2,995 per acre
• Alvord 9.14 acres, heavily wooded
area. Owner Anxious! Reduced
$45,000
• Alvord 62 acres, good location, 3 tanks,
beautiful building site. $4,750 per acre
• Rhome 192 acres, lots of
improvements, Trinity River frontage,
$2.3 mil.
• 31 Acres South of Boyd on FM 730
on Trinity River $7,500/acre Seller
Motivated
• Alvord 13.05 acres, 1/2 minerals
$6,500 per acre
PENDING
Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd,
Associate
940-845-2120
FOR SALE BY OWNER
44 acre ranch, 22 miles north of Decatur. Austin stone home with pool.
$399,000. Contact Timi Page.
(817)980-9470 or view ad:
owners.com ID# JTP4653.
SPRING SPECIAL
Owner finance, 2 acre lots, 12-60
months,
0%
interest.
(817)846-5997.
Business Property
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.
Homes
2 OPEN HOUSES
1002 College, Decatur &
4199 S. FM 51, Decatur.
Saturday, March 27, 1-3p.m. Cannon Realty, (940)368-1811.
2/1/1 FRAME
corner lot, Bridgeport. Game room,
fenced, storm shelter. Some furniture & power tools included.
(817)691-7634.
3/2, 1630 SQUARE FEET
Bridgeport, 1308 Newby. Newer appliances, A/C, heat, fenced yard,
treehouse, storage building.
$108,000. (940)577-1764. Pictures:
www.flickr.com/photos/47598203@
N04/sets/72157623450556506/.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
in Alvord’s most desirable sub-division. Beautiful home built by Barry
Stone, 3/2.5/2 plus study with
built-in wall of desks, energy star
rated with radiant barrier. Sell with
or without furniture. Call
(940)427-2351.
HOUSE FOR SALE/LEASE
5 acres, includes fence & stable for
horses. 1,900 square feet. Lease,
$975/month; sale, best offer.
(817)899-7487.
KOZY KOTTAGE
3-bedroom, 2-bath, new build. Privacy galore! Only $129/down, only
$649/month. Very EZ qualify.
(940)627-8700.
SPRING SPECIAL
$8,000 cash back. New 3-bedroom
& 4-bedroom homes. $649 to
$849/month. Special good till April
30. (940)627-8700.
515 E. BELKNAP
Jacksboro. 3/2/2, 2-living, 1,896
square feet, 2.4 acres, open
kitchen, pool, lake views. Allen
Crumley, agent, (817)480-9502.
ALVORD 3/2/2
fireplace, 1,600+ square feet living,
new AC, storage building on 2
acres. Near schools & park.
$125,000. (940)872-5159.
BEAUTIFUL, BRAND NEW
BRICK HOME ON ACREAGE
$1,049/month including taxes and
insurance. 100% financing available. (817)733-3444.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
for sale. 2.6 acres off Highway 380
Business.
$425,000.
(817)480-1737.
DECATUR, 3/2/2
1 acre corner lot, new upgrades,
built 2006, fireplace, fenced, large
master, 1-owner, many extras.
$147,000. (940)389-8240.
PARADISE PROPERTY
2 buildings (3,500 square feet &
1,200 square feet), plus 1 acre land,
for sale or lease. Highway 114 frontage. (940)433-5678.
FSBO 3/2/2 BRICK
built by one of Decatur's best custom builders. Corner lot, great
neighborhood. 1100 Stratton.
(940)627-3260.
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OPPORTUNITY
$0 down with land. 2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes. Low, low payments.
(940)665-8787.
14X70 MOBILE HOME
in Greenwood, 2/2, fireplace. Replaced roof, cook top, carpet, dishwasher, AC ducts. Must be moved.
$6,000. (940)466-9672.
2/2 with large lot, Pelican Bay, Azle
ISD. Owner finance; or rent for
$575/month. (817)422-3023 or
(817)281-4311.
28X52 DOUBLE WIDE
3-bedroom, 2-bath. Sold as is, must
be moved! $2,000. (940)683-6788.
3/2 DOUBLE WIDE
Only $24,900. WILL DELIVER.
(817)237-4471. R33893.
NICE 3/2 SINGLE WIDE
in Boyd trailer park. $17,000.
(817)597-1009.
4/2 with OFFICE. 2-LIVING AREAS.
Fireplace,
1-acre.
(817)237-0500. R33893.
OLDER 2-BEDROOM
mobile on 2.5 acres, south of Boyd.
2 working wells, community water.
Very
clean.
$60,000.
(817)379-0684, (817)239-2227.
CASH WHOLESALE
to the public. Low overhead. Save
thousands. (817)637-1357.
GOT LAND?
GET A NEW HOME. YOU'RE
APPROVED. ZERO DOWN.
(817)237-4504. R33893.
NICE 2007 FLEETWOOD
double wide on 2 acres. 1,960
square feet, 4/2, 2-living areas, new
condition; new carpet, attached
deck. FHA financing available w/3.5
% down. Decatur ISD. $89,900.
(940)577-4484
or
visit
www.wptexas.com.
OWNER FINANCE
2,400 square foot double wide, .86
acre. Between Justin/Rhome.
Fenced. New home buyer credit for
down. $850/month. (214)226-1702.
OWNER FINANCE, $12,000
3/2, 2-living, fireplace, minor repairs.
Newark park. Bad credit OK; low,
low payments. (682)286-0693,
agent #036227.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up &
trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. (940)433-3117.
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LISTINGS
3/2/2, OLDER BRICK HOME
between Chico/Alvord. 50, 80 or
146 acres, 4 tanks/water wells, corral, fenced/cross-fenced, frontage
road on 3 sides. (940)575-4251.
4/2/2, 1,700 SQUARE FEET
stainless appliances, ceramic tile,
fresh paint, Updated AC. 604 Valley
Ridge Court, Decatur. Appointment
only, (940)389-1996.
Mobile Homes
3/2 with OFFICE. 2-ACRES, on hill.
Secluded PR. (817)237-4607.
R33893.
“Located on the historic Courthouse Square”
104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234
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BRIDGEPORT: New Listing in Fair Oaks.
Home has 1,460 sq. ft. updates and great patio!
Fenced yard, too! $119,900
COMING SOON! A Timeless Elegance
property in Kings Terrace. Buy now and make
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! 2,184 sq. ft., brick home on 25 acres, trees,
wildlife, 3 tanks, barn, shop, Paradise Schools. $279,000
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Why Highland Oaks?
All the Conveniences of Suburbia without
Leaving Wise County
• 133 Parkview Lane............................................ $339,900
• 103 Highland Court.......................................... $349,900
• 114 Highgate Court........................................... $379,900
• 128 Parkview Lane................................................ SOLD
• 111 Highland Court.......................................... $379,900
• 118 Walnut Creek.............................................. $499,900
for more info contact
Larry Cole
817-991-1107
www.LarryColeCommunities.com
Decatur
1606 W. Bus. 380
940-627-3080
• It is a gated community capable of on-site surveillance
• One of a very few communities in Wise County that has Atmos Energy Natural Gas
• Neighborhood community clubhouse and swimming pool
• Ponds and parks with lots of open space
• Choice of Boyd, Decatur or Northwest schools without tuition
• High speed internet and direct hybrid fiber cable televison
• It’s a Larry Cole Community with 30 years experience in
developing quality custom communities in Tarrant County
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
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
Chico - Upscale country living on 40+ acres with nice 60X80 barn & a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bedrooms, 2.5 garage. Neighbors custom ranch home with solid wood doors, Australian Cypress
wood floors, Alderwood cabinets, granite countertops, gas FP, lots of windows, walk in
closets, gourmet kitchen for entertaining with enormous island, wet bar, rear wooden deck,
storm shelter, surround sound inside and out, shop with electricity & water, great wildlife.
Bridgeport - Rare Find! 4 bedroom immaculate home near Bridgeport High School. Open
living area and spacious kitchen. Fireplace, high ceilings, split bedrooms. Shows like a
model home. Outstanding and priced to sell! .
HOMES
Decatur - Outstanding views and privacy. Lots of potential for 50 acres. AG exempt and 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 2
barns and storage shed. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Alvord - This custom home sits on 10 heavily wooded acres, perfect for viewing abundant wildlife on the numerous
trails cut throughout the land, and a stocked pond. The open floor plan makes it most inviting. There are plenty of windows, large bathrooms, and beautiful floors throughout. The mother-in-law suite also has wide doors and outside access
as well. The 22x36 shop has air conditioned room for another office or workout room.
Decatur - Beautiful Model Townhome with 2 story plan. 2 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths with fireplace.
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Decatur - Beautiful home in park like setting. Mature oak trees surround this home in Indian
Trails. Watch the wildlife on the wrap around front porch or while swimming in the Gunite
pool. This house was created for entertaining outside complete with fire pit by the pool. Separate apartment above garage makes it the perfect place for in laws or a teenage retreat.
LOTS/ACREAGE
Paradise - Own a piece of Paradise! 27.75 acres with 3 possible accesses. Property has fruit trees, berry vines and a place
for gardening. Plus lots of pasture and stock tank for animals. It is fenced and cross fenced. Perfect location for a potential
subdivision.
Decatur - Rolling 28+ acres in Wise County. Old homestead with barns located on property, but value is in the land. Both dry
creeks and live creeks, mature oak trees and open pastures makes this a rare find for the price.
COMMERCIAL
Alvord - This property has been recently used as an ice company. It has office space and large storage area. There is a 25x25
loading dock on N side of property. Great location in Alvord for business. Building has new roof.
Bridgeport - This unrestricted acreage has great highway view and access for many uses. It has 2 electric poles, 2 septic systems,
and a water well. Manufactured home has no value.
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Apartments That Feel
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1&2 Bedrooms Available
Professionally Managed
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RENTA
Business property
2 OFFICE SUITES
on Decatur square, North Trinity
Street. $325 & $575/month. Cannon
Property
Management.
(940)368-1811.
940-536-9346
Apartments
MOVE-IN SPECIAL, NO DEPOSIT
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$600/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
Efficiency apartments for rent, all
bills paid. (940)433-3133.
CHEROKEE HILL
Limited Lot Selection
A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO CALL HOME! 2 - 5 ACRE SITES
Hwy 51
For more information:
817-980-1911 • 817-994-5765
[email protected]
M
Elegant, upper end, full-service day
spa for lease. Very affordable price.
(817)343-0451.
Condos, town homes
APARTMENT
1-bedroom condos, Runaway Bay &
Bridgeport, $580/month. Cannon
Property
Management,
(940)368-1811.
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.
Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom,
pool side, all appliances including
washer/dryer. $575-$675/month.
(940)626-9603.
Town homes for rent. 2/2, 1,100
square feet w/fireplaces. Furnished,
$700/month;
unfurnished,
$650/month. Very nice. Runaway
Bay. (940)575-2848.
Duplexes
1-bedroom, 1-bath brick, storage
building, large kitchen, new carpet,
washer/dryer/water included. 13
miles NE Decatur. $545/month.
(940)466-9702.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, Bridgeport.
$650-$700/month, $600/deposit.
Call Donna, (940)389-1615.
Here today...
GONE tomorrow.
Wise County Messenger Classifieds
Duplex for rent in Bridgeport. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. $750/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-5678.
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Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383
101 N. Main St. - Rhome
Clint Sanderson, Realtor
Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761
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
BRIDGEPORT: REDUCED! Very
nice, 3/2 Manufactured home on 1
acre, carport, storage building, fenced
backyard, deck on front and back.
$88,000
BOYD: New Listing! 10 acres, sandy soil, wooded. $8,500/acre
BOYD: New Listing! 3/2/2 brick, large kitchen with beautiful cabinets, high ceilings, fireplace, jet
tub in master bath. $148,500
BOYD: This property was used as a day care. With a few modifications could be 3 bedroom
home, large yard with covered area, front part of house frame and back part metal. $75,000
BOYD: Well cared for 4/2/1 brick, formal dining, fireplace, large patio, Parkay & tile flooring,
fenced backyard, nice neighborhood. $157,500
BOYD: 2/2 frame home, formal dining, fireplace, hardwood floors, central heat & air, 2 car carport,
storage building, coastal pecan trees on 3.87 fenced acres. $135,000
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
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
$389,900 HORSE LOVERS PARADISE
Boyd: 3/2/2 on 20 acres, state-of-the-art 40X50
horse barn with 4 stalls, tack room and Foaling
stall, 36X24 workshop with 200 amp service...
this place is spic and span.
Call Carol Bailey at 817-229-1303
$259,500 COUNTRY LIVING
Boyd: 3/2 rock home, island kitchen, large
back porch, storage building, side porch is hot
tub ready. Sits back off the road with a terrific
view, bring your livestock.
Call Bob Boughton at 940-393-5194
$50,000 OVER TWO ACRES
Rhome: Nice & neat, four bedroom, two bath,
wood burning fireplace, laundry room is large
enough for a deep freeze. Motivated sellers!
Call Pam Davis at 817-296-9050
$210,000 A SLICE OF HEAVEN
Decatur: Brick 3/2/2, pipe fenced & cross
fenced, 2 years old with stainless steel
appliances, 24X48 barn with 3 stalls and a
closed tack room, almost 6 acres.
Call Cliff Moon at 817-229-6599
If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call
or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling.
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Offer Making Dreams Reality
Tana 940-627-5859
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
Decatur: Stonehill Apartments,
brand new, 1-bedroom, 1-bath, call
on-site manager at (940)627-9200.
Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, 2-bedroom, 1-bath.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
(940)627-6362.
940-644-5800
[email protected] • www.tanahomes.com
DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 15.93 acres, TX sized rooms, WBFP, island in kitchen,
walk-in pantry, lots of windows, split bedrooms, flex space could be 4th bedroom
or office Geothermal HVAC, steel construction and stone, metal roof, full length
front & rear porches, 3 metal buildings, stock pond, fencing, trees, pasture. A must
see! $385,000
MOTIVATED SELLER READY TO MOVE TO NEW HOME! TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS HOME! DECATUR
- 3/2.5/2 on 2.34 acres. Quiet neighborhood, WBFP, open concept, split bedrooms,
flex space, jetted tub, separate shower, too much to list and all nestled in oak trees.
$229,900
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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. REDUCED $159,900
Bring All Offers! 4.940 acres with a 2/2 rock home located within minutes of Bridgeport.
This property has 327 feet of Hwy 101 frontage, secluded in heavy trees. $157,900
105 PR 1647 - 100+/- acres with scattered to heavily wooded areas and pasture land,
creek, hunting cabin, lots of wildlife, well. Within 5 minutes of Chico. $3,700/acre
Hart Ct. in this immaculate 2 story brick home on 2 landscaped lots with an unbelievable
view of the golf course. Custom features crown molding, wood floors, vaulted ceilings and
island in kitchen, study, game room and much more.
587 CR 1743 - Owner says sell this great weekender or permanent home. 2/1.5 furnished
home with water view of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of
shade trees. $59,900
Decatur - Approximately 6+/- acres with approximately 620’ of Hwy 380 frontage near
Decatur. Call office for details.
Ridgewood Dr.- Looking to build that dream home on interior lot with several trees in
BISD. $30,000
582 Cemetery Road - Country living 3/1 frame home situated on 7.07 acres. Home
features some updating, nice family room with skylight & WBFP, screened in back porch,
nice workshop area, some pens, good coastal field and also mature trees. Priced at
$135,000
Halsell St. - Great commercial possibilities in this 5,000 sq. ft. building located in
downtown Bridgeport. Currently used as cleaners with separate offices and entrance.
Priced at $199,500
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
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
FOR LEASE
BRIDGEPORT - 2/2 duplex for lease. $695/month + Deposit
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*DECATUR ISD - 3/2.5/2 brick home with 30 x 40 metal shop building. $199,900
*SUNSET - Beautiful custom 3/2/2 on five acres at Silver Lakes Ranch. $308,000
*CHICO - Home on 21 acres with pipe fence, out buildings on Hwy 101. $320,000
*SUNSET - 47 Acres fenced, cross fenced with stock tank trees & view. $350,000
*CHICO - 1.82 Acres level and open site on private road east of Chico. $14,000
*SLIDELL - 30 Acres of open pasture, peaceful views, and stock tank. $7,500/AC
*ALVORD ISD - Privacy on 10 acres heavily treed with seasonal creek. $78,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 5 heavily treed acres with 40 x 50 shop. $105,000
SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted subdivision. $31,000
DECATUR - 3/2/3CP, Seven Wires home on 6.11 acres. Horses welcome, formal DR, family, media room, split
bedrooms, updated in 2002. Shop has heat & air, one side has office and restroom area, pool w/spa, trees, loafing shed
& pasture. It¹s a Must see! $298,900
PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar,
dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees,
co-op water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500
CHICO - 3/3 brick & office/flex spaces on 35+ acres. Large master suite, Texas sized covered deck on
front & side, trees, coastal pasture, huge workshop w/electricity, 2 water wells & nice pond. $315,000
Preferred Properties
Each office is independently owned and operated.
2 ACRES ON AMON CARTER
LAKE. Gorgeous two acres in the
exclusive Preserve section of Silver
Lakes Ranch is located on a private
cove of this top ten Texas fishing
lake. Property is open with
scattered native trees gently sloping
towards the back where it falls over
rocky escarpments down to the
water’s edge. Homes in this
section are restricted to site built
2000 square feet minimum with
80% masonry, natural wood or
glass exterior. Silver Lakes Ranch
is a restricted development of
acreage lots with amenities incl.
pool and clubhouse. $52,000
MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY
Ellen
Johnston
EQUAL HOUSING
®
OPPORTUNITY
President/CEO
817-379-3111
WE SELL WISE COUNTY!
This is a must see! 3/2 immaculate home on a beautiful manicured large lot, comes with
a workshop, and covered RV parking. You will love this place and the price! $127,900 Call
Rhonda
Wow, huge price reduction! Here’s the whole package for your horse ranch!! 76.59 acres
with a great view. This property is a minute away from the LBJ Grasslands, multiple barns,
horse walker, in ground pool, fenced and cross fenced, and even a house for your ranch
hand. Come see all the possibilities! $566,360 Call Rhonda
Excellent office or retail location. Corner lot with high traffic count. Zoned C-1. $70,000
Call Marilyn
Adjoins the Grasslands outstanding 5/5.5/3 with office, game room, pool, trees and so
much more on 5 acres. $439,000 Call Marilyn
REDUCED! Alvord ISD, 3/2/2 home in
Whispering Winds Estates, approximately
1,300 sq. ft., clean, neat and move-in
ready. $119,900
Beverly Whetsell
940-399-9545
www.wisecountyrealestate.com
New ranch style construction! 4 bedroom, 2 bath on 3.79 acres. Additional acreage
available. $235,000 Call Marilyn
e-pro
Beautiful wooded 2.01 acre lot! Build the home of your dreams while interest rates are
low. $34,000 Call Marilyn
940-367-3652
www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com
NEW LISTING! Move-in ready! When you get tired
of looking at foreclosures that need a ton of work take
a look at this really nice home. Over 2 acres, storage
buildings and a beautifully kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home. Wood laminate floors thru-out, fireplace and
loads of built-ins. Decatur schools. $79,000
Jack Cannon
Broker
940-368-1811
JODY ADAMS
940-389-3702
Eric Cannon
940-393-5317
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sto
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome!
574 CR 4270 Home & Workshop
on approx. 24 + acres of
pasture, trees and tank. Property
is cross fenced so is perfect for
horse or cattle. $320,000
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
E
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[email protected]
4199 FM 51 Home is 3 bedroom,
2 bath on 2 acres of land, with a
spacious metal 25 x 30 shop with
concrete floors. Property is fenced
with a small pond. $167,000
LAND
GREAT LOT IN RUNAWAY BAY $7,400
41 ACRES - SUNSET
88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR
FARMING OR LIVESTOCK.
PENDING
DECATUR ISD: 3/2/2 with over
2,200 sq. ft., split bedrooms, study
or sun room, built-in china hutch
and more. $185,000
MELISSA BAILEY
940-393-5464
JOHN LANIER
940-627-9714
NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER
940-577-1452
940-393-5336
SHERRY LAYTON
940-399-8246
Best of
IF YOU WANT A READY MADE PLACE IN
THE COUNTRY, you won’t find nicer than this
for the price! Just south of Decatur on paved road,
this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is set on 6.6 acres.
In ground pool, nice workshop, lots of trees, party
barn, and unfinished bonus room upstairs. It’s a lot
for the money. $345,000
CECE LISBY
940-399-9141
JIM VANCE
940-627-5358
301 S. Washburn, Suite C
WISE
940-627-9040
2009
www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
201 Main, Rhome Investment opportunity! 3
homes on a corner lot. 1, 2, &
3 bedroom homes. Commercial
possibilities.
D!
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REALLY NICE 3/2/2 on large lot with
views across open countryside. Neutral
colors thru-out. Only 12 minutes drive to
Decatur. Priced to sell at $115,900
SUSAN ANDERSON
817-821-6659
BRUCE FURGERSON
817-996-3202
940-393-2476
1002 S. College 3/2/2, great
location, corner lot with 2nd
home on property. Well and
many upgraded features.
$133,500
BRIDGEPORT ISD: Beautiful custom
brick home on 89+ acres. Home has
3,490 sq. ft., split bedrooms, 2 living
areas. Shop/barn is 72X36. Property is
fenced, cross fenced and established
coastal. $725,000
Lesley
Nivens
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
e
Inv
REDUCED! Lovely home with wrap
around porch on 33+ acres in Decatur
ISD. Home has 2,064 sq. ft. and is a 3/2/2
with split bedrooms, separate office building, coastal fields, sandy soil, barn and dog
runs. $370,000
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
PENDING
109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE
DECATUR
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
N. TRINITY OFFICE SUITE
$350/MONTH
Bruce
Furgerson
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
Nani
Brashears
940-577-1452
Search The MLS Listing For All Homes Or Properties At
WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET
[email protected]
ENTER INTO A WONDERFUL BLEND OF GRANDUER
AND WELCOMING WARMTH. This home offers all the
WOW factors and details that you would expect and then some.
Custom design details throughout this spacious home, continuing
beyond to the outside patio kitchen. This prestigious subdivision is
located close to Wise County’s outstanding medical facilities and
professional buildings. 1305 Hidden Oaks
BUILDER’S PERSONAL HOME! Walk in and be impressed
as No corners cut throughout this beautiful home! Quality
extends to a large patio, complete outdoor kitchen and great
outdoor fireplace! Super walk in spa pool. Property has own
water well, 20X20 brick building for use as a shop or additional
garage. 106 Lacey Court
TREES, TREES, TREES surround this beautiful home on
5.5 acres. Your backyard has as gazebo and large creek. Home
has a lot of custom details. Living room has fireplace and 12’
ceilings. Nice 30X40 shop with concrete slab and electricity.
Pigeon houses have electricity to them also. 40 minutes from
Alliance Airport.
CeCe Lisby
940-399-9141
[email protected]
For Information on All of my properties go to
www.bfrealtor.com
Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs.
NANI’S
DECATUR: Kid friendly neighborhood, brick 3/2/2 on 1/2 acre lot. Open floor plan, split bedroom,
fenced backyard. Affordable price at $138,500
ALVORD: Private and secluded. This ranch style home has it all. Comes with more than 2 acres,
workshop and nice size pond. Mature Oak trees surrounding home. $189,900
LOOK AT THIS PRICE! 4 acres full of trees, restricted area. Call for information. $189,000
DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX FOR SALE! All occupied, call for details.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial property features an office and large insulated
metal building/shop. Located on Hwy 287 South between LaQuinta and Ramada Inn. Perfect for all
kinds of business.
BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 bedroom, 2/5 bath on 10 acres with barn and workshop with office.
LOTS AND ACRES FOR SALE
Sherry
Layton
940-399-8246
sherrylayton
@embarqmail.com
1, 2 OR 5 ACRE LOTS AVAILABLE ON
BEAUTIFUL AMON CARTER LAKE. BUY NOW
AND BUILD LATER and have full access to all the
amenities to this private lake, swimming pool, pavilion,
clubhouse, play area, boat & RV parking. Just in time for
Summer!!!! Call for details.
8B
EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
ALVORD REDUCED RENT
3/2 brick duplex, fenced yard,
washer/dryer connections. Rent
$650/month,
$400/deposit.
(940)626-8331, (940)393-8740,
(214)803-2784.
“Timeless Elegance”
www.spenceproperties.com
For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex
in
Alvord.
$650/month.
(940)393-0696.
Homes
1-bedroom, 1-bath, carport. Boyd
ISD. $475/month. (817)422-3023 or
(817)281-4311.
2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Decatur.
Appliances included. No pets/smoking. $550/month, $550/deposit.
(940)626-4751.
2/1, country home. New carpet,
paint & kitchen cabinets. Paradise
ISD. No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit. (940)427-2285.
2/1/1 BRICK
fenced yard, 707 N. Cates, Decatur.
$750/month, $750/deposit. References required. (940)393-9835,
(940)627-1966.
Alvord: 603 Scenic, 3/2
Decatur: 6267 N. FM 51, 3/2.
NO PETS ALLOWED.Karl Klement
(940)627-6362.
1505 N. Bus. 287
Decatur - 2/1
Available April 1
$850/month
$425/deposit
ALL HOMES INCLUDE
LAWN CARE.
940-372-0634
817-825-4647
3/2 brick home in Rhome. Call
Becki, (817)307-3709.
4-bedroom, 2-bath, carport, workshop, 5-stall horse barn, 4 acres.
382 CR4591, Boyd. Available April
3. $1,000/month, plus $300/deposit.
(940)433-3338.
HOMES
Decatur, Alvord, Cottondale &
Bridgeport, (horses possible), 1, 2
or 3-bedroom. Cannon Property
Management, (940)368-1811.
CRESTVIEW PLACE
A PA R T M E N T S
1 Bedroom - $680
2 Bedrooms - $760
3 Bedrooms - $900
Apply Now &
Receive April Rent
FREE
• Small Pets okay • Jr. Olympic size pool • On-site courtesy officer
Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat, Noon - 4 p.m.
950 W. Thompson Street • Decatur • 940-626-0032
www.crestviewplaceapts.com
Scott Locklear
Construction & Excavation
BRIDGEPORT
FOR RENT 3/2/1
Nice quiet area. Home new in 2009.
Built-in kitchen, washer/dryer connections. Application and references. No smoking, no pets. Lawn
care provided. $875/month,
$600/deposit. (940)627-7475.
COUNTRY LIVING
2/1 brick guest house, 1 mile north
of Decatur. $1,000/month; +
$100/month per horse. $500/deposit.
No
pets/smoking.
(817)925-2574, (940)627-6627.
In Boyd, 2 & 1-bedroom houses.
Very clean, appliances, no pets.
Starting
at
$550/month.
(817)444-3636.
Large 3-bed, 1.5-bath, Decatur.
$1,100/month, $750/deposit. Fully
renovated. Phone: (682)429-3011
Recently renovated country home,
located on beautiful property. Water,
lawn care included. No pets, no
smoking. Application required.
$750/month
plus
deposit.
(940)872-2001, (940)642-9113.
SHORTHORN PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
Offering rental property In Wise &
Parker Counties. (817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com.
Mobile Homes
3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home in
Bridgeport. $650/month plus deposit. References required. No pets.
(940)389-0485.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, on 1 acre, Azle
ISD.
(817)281-4311,
(817)422-3023.
3/2 single wide, appliances,
washer/dryer connections. 7 miles
south Decatur off FM 730. No pets,
references. $650/month, lease,
$600/deposit. (940)255-0048.
AURORA, 2/2
totally rebuilt, lease to own. No pets.
Large wooded lot in park.
$450/month. (817)489-3298.
Decatur, 2/2 mobile. Pets negotiable. $750/month plus deposit. 2
large horse turnouts available, price
negotiable. Available April 1.
(817)307-0039.
FOR RENT/SALE
2001 double wide, 3/2, clean & well
kept, 1 acre, Decatur ISD. No pets.
$800/month,
$600/deposit;
(817)673-7531.
Nice 1-bedroom trailers, furnished,
electric & water paid. Bridgeport.
$500-$520/month. (940)683-2442,
(940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166.
RV spaces in Bridgeport area. Quiet
location off FM 920/ No pets.
$225/month, plus electric, $150/deposit. (940)644-2608.
Secure parking, Highway 380, Decatur. Oil/gas equipment, RV, rock
trucks, stock trailers, boats, spare
vehicles. (888)475-7556.
SPRINGTOWN RV PARK
3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
SUNSET RV PARK
Centrally located between Decatur,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
wireless internet. (940)845-2007.
Storage Buildings
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE IN WISE
2009
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
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!
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!
$115,000
Childcare
After-school teacher needed,
10a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Fri. High school
diploma or GED required, minimum
18-years-old. Apply in person, College Street Childcare, 805 S. College, Decatur.
NEW LISTING! 3/2/2 with huge yard, open
floor plan, fenced backyard, landscaped.
Ready for a new owner. Great area in Alvord
Exemplary ISD. Call Scott to look today!
$109,900
11 ACRES in Alvord ISD. Beautiful building sight. Reduced to sell quickly at $59,000
10 ACRES with solid trees overlooking government lake. $64,900
3.2 ACRES with trees and pond, restricted area. Reduced to $26,000
3 ACRES, lots of trees and very secluded. Call to look today.
2 ACRES, Alvord ISD with lots of trees.
SCOTT LOCKLEAR
BUILDER REALTOR/BROKER • 940-393-2727
FIRST
REALTY
Danny Hodges Realtor®
940-393-1339
Mary Ann Hodges
Broker Associate
940-393-0414
940-627-5940
HOMES
Alvord- Immaculate 3/2.5/2 brick home in small subdivision, crown molding, faux paint,
landscaped, office, gourmet kitchen with lots of beautiful cabinets. Too many amenities to list!
Alvord- Corner lot, 3/2/2 brick home, fenced backyard, split bedrooms, WBFP, landscaped.
Alvord- Brick 3/2/2 home on 1 acre in family subdivision, open floor plan, large living area.
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!
Alvord- Brick 3/1.5/1 home close to schools and city park, fenced backyard, trees, family
neighborhood, very clean and well kept home.
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.
Alvord- Frame 2/1/1CP home on corner lot, close to schools, great investment property.
Several home available for investment properties or first time home buyers. Call today!
HOMES WITH LAND
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. Beautiful must see home!
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 w/3,300 sq. ft., 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, all on 6 acres.
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.
Sunset- 4/2/1 stucco home on 10.01 acres, custom cabinets, open floor plan, trees, creek, fenced.
Sunset- 10.03 acres with rock home that needs a little finishing. Silver Lakes area, large oak trees,
HOA includes pool and clubhouse use.
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 with 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 on home, WBFP, new roof, newly painted. Too many amenities to list.
Alvord- 12 acres with DW, above ground pool, secluded, trees, quiet country living.
Alvord- 13.564
acres with barn and living qrts., large trees, direct access to LBJ Grasslands.
PENDING
Many homes available with acreage, call today for an updated list.
LAND
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.
Decatur- 1 and 2 acre tracts ready for DW home to be set on.
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- Lots in city limits, ready for your home to be built.
Alvord- 50, 75,or 200 acres available. Close to LBJ Grasslands.
Alvord- 3.61 and 13 acres with metal shop buildings.
Call agent for many more land listings.
®
Each office is independently owned & operated.
940-665-0376
• SURGERY - RN Circulator
* Surgery Tech
• LAB - Blood Bank Supervisor
• HIMS - Clinical Coder AHIMA Cert.
PART TIME & PRN
• THERAPY SERVICES
PT*COTA*OT/PRN
• FIT-N-WISE AQUATICS
Swim Instructor
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Mental Health Tech
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234
Cook
needed
Mon.-Thur.,
8:30a.m.-2p.m. Must pass criminal
background check & drug test. Apply in person, College Street Childcare, 805 S. College, Decatur.
Decatur Academy for Children is
now accepting applications for qualified caregivers. Must be dependable, creative, energetic & loving.
Experienced preferred. High School
diploma or equivalent required. Call
Lindsy or Lisa at (940)626-4444; or
apply in person at 701 Deer Park
Road, Decatur.
WISE
A NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL
www.wiseregional.com
EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Food service
SNURSING
UNNY HILLS
AND
REHAB
CNA
APPLY IN PERSON AT
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME to
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
940-627-3937
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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
EMPLOYM
Now Hiring
FULL-TIME
Experienced Prep & Line Cooks
PART-TIME
Bartenders, Barbacks, Cocktail
Waitresses and Security
Apply in person
between 2 - 4 p.m.
2025 N. US Hwy 287
(1 mile N of Decatur)
Employment information
!!ATTENTION!!
Advertising under this classification is normally not a bona fide
opportunity. Typically, companies advertising here offer information about potential employment. Some are selling this information. We suggest that our
readers thoroughly investigate
these advertisers before investing any money.
PART TIME RN
Company car and fuel provided
Flexible hours
Call
www.homehealthoftexas.com
Mystery shoppers, earn up to
$100/day. Undercover shoppers
needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No experience required. Call (877)467-0212.
For Experienced
FLORAL DESIGNER
with good organizational skills. 2 -3 days a week or more.
Local Company
NOW HIRING
Toter Driver
Minimum 2 yrs. experience required.
Moving mobile homes in the oilfield.
Competitive salary & benefits.
Call Mickey at
(713) 857-0093
Send resume to
P.O. BOX 149, Attn: DB, Decatur, TX 76234
Looking for just
the right job?
940-683-3300
or come by
1116 Halsell, Suite 300 • Bridgeport
JOB OPPORTUNITY
NEW CONSTRUCTION, JUST FINISHED!
3/2/2 in great neighborhood. 1,602 sq. ft.,
Alvord exemplary schools. Split be drooms,
fireplace, all on 1 acre. Hurry and get your tax
credit on new homes. Call Scott today!!!
$133,000
Medical/Dental
Best of
Spaces & lots
BOYD RV PARK
Laundry, showers, propane, wireless internet. Boat & RV storage.
(940)433-9910.
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.
Sales Help Wanted
Immediate Openings for:
•New and Used Car Sales Consultant
•Internet Sales Consultant
Must be motivated!
Experience preferred but not required.
(Apply in person)
Karl Klement Ford
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
US Hwy. 287 South, Decatur
940-627-1101
We are looking for enthusiastic RN candidates
for the following areas:
Labor & Delivery
• Emergency Department
Labor & Delivery Emergency
Department
Driven by a passion for healing and an unwavering commitment to excellence, United Regional has touched the lives of
the people of Wichita Falls and surrounding areas for nearly 100 years. For us, providing world-class medical care is more
than a day’s work. It’s our life’s work.
United Regional
Join our team of caring professionals and come see what a difference you can make. We offer competitive pay, great
benefits, relocation assistance and up to a $5K sign-on bonus to qualified candidates, NO CONTRACT REQUIRED!
For more information, contact Desi Vicars in
Human Resources at 940-764-7811 or visit us on-line.
Apply on-line at www.unitedregional.org
NO CONTRACT REQUIRED
More than a day’s work. It’s our life’s work.
For more information, contact Desi Vicars in
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Bridgeport
Now hiring for the following positions
• RNs • LVNs
2 - 10 p.m. - 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
$500 Sign on bonus
• Certified Medication Aides - 2 - 10 p.m.
$250 Sign on Bonus
• Certified Nurses Aides - 2 - 10 p.m.
offer shift differential and insurance
APPLY IN PERSON AT
2108 15th St. • Bridgeport
or call
940-683-5023
EEO M/F/D/V
Miscellaneous
Now hiring office worker, order fulfillment person and also manufacturing maintenance worker. Located
Decatur, TX, off FM 2264. For more
information and to apply, please go
to: www.papilio.com/employment.
The Texas Department of Transportation in Decatur has three (3) openings for the following positions:
TITLE: Transportation Maintenance
Tech II
JVN NUMBER: 14451
SALARY: $12.08 –$18.72 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs
skilled transportation maintenance work. Work requires use
of maintenance tools and operation of light equipment and some
types of heavy equipment. Has
multiple areas of responsibility.
Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this
level perform work independently
on assignment; however, all unusual issues are referred to the
supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years experience in maintenance, construction or roadway
equipment operation. (Experience
requirements may be satisfied by
full-time experience or the prorated
part-time equivalent.)
You are encouraged to apply on-line
at http://www.tx.dot.gov/careers/apply_online.htm. You may also apply
at the nearest TxDOT location between the hours of 8a.m. and 5p.m.
Only information contained in the
State of Texas Application for Employment and the competencies
documentation on either TxDOT
forms or separate sheets will be accepted and given consideration. No
attachments such as resumes, letters of recommendation, references
and/or training records or certificates will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted from
Friday, March 26, 2010 until 5:00
p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010. For
additional information about the job
qualification requirements and application instructions, please call the
Decatur Maintenance section at
940/626-3400 or the Fort Worth District office at 817/370-6845.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Census workers needed. Good
pay, flexible hours, paid training.
Call 1(866)861-2010.
Oilfield Construction Company in Decatur
HIRING
CDL Drivers, Backhoe Operators,
Roustabout/Hands
Experience Required
940-626-8100
Western Transportation
Sandford Oil Company
Hazardous
Material Drivers
We are seeking Bobtail and Transport Drivers
with Haz-Mat endorsements to work in the East
Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma areas.
We operate Peterbuilt tank trucks and fuel oil well
“frac” sites. Must be willing to work in the above
listed areas.
If you are interested please call
940-627-2689
Start pay $12.36 hr.
Paid Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Holidays
Nice Equipment
Nabors Well Services,
SERVICES
Equipment operator to run dozer.
CDL license required. Apply at 1800
S. Trinity, Decatur. (940)627-5315.
Retail/Sales
CONSTRUCTION SALES PRODUCTION MANAGER
Cleary Building Corp., a national
leader in the manufacturing and
construction of over 80,000 pre-engineered buildings, seeks an assertive customer service oriented individual to sell our diversified product
line and manage our office in Decatur, TX. Responsibilities include
prospecting, selling, and managing
the building construction through
completion. Construction & equine
experience is required. Strong organizational, communication, and
management skills are essential.
$36.6k annual base salary PLUS a
weekly sales & general contracting
incentive, a significant quarterly performance based bonus program,
and a bi-annual manager bonus to
potentially earn $65k to $100k plus
annually. Benefit package includes
health and dental insurance, Z-cap
safety program, 401k plan, paid vacation, holidays, and a company vehicle. Cleary Building Corp. is a
family owned and operated business with over 32-years of experience. Send resume via fax
(608)845-7070
or
e-mail
[email protected]
CLEARY BUILDING CORP.
Attn: Region Manager
3936 S. Highway 287, Suite 4
Decatur, TX 76234
Pre-employment drug screening will
be required.
Experienced sales person wanted
for event, corporate & retreat sales.
Weekends requried. Apply in person.
Directions:
www.mdresort.com/map.htm,
(817)489-5150.
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
Looking for director of sales. Previous hotel sales experience preferred. Act! or Sales Force knowledge a plus. Apply in person, 1405
S. Highway 287, Decatur.
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
Now accepting applications for a licensed journeyman electrician with
commercial & residential experience. (940)627-5588.
Now accepting applications for automotive technician and body shop
technicians. Apply in person, Rick’s
Auto Repair & Towing, 3280 S.
Hwy. 101, Bridgeport.
Now hiring experienced machinists
of all types. Call (940)626-0038 or
fax resume to (940)626-0039.
NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER
full-time or part-time, Class A or B
CDL required. $13/hour, performance bonus, vacation, holidays.
Hauling in Wise and Montague
counties. (940)644-2863.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
Training available. Whether looking for a part-time position or a career, consider joining our team. Enjoy important and meaningful work
that is close to home with favorable
hours (weekend work not required) and competitive pay and
benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a DOT
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur Independent School District
Transportation Department at
(940)627-9038.
Stinger Wellhead hiring tool operator with Class A CDL. Prior oilfield
experience a plus, will train. Please
call (940) 389-9608.
The Upper Trinity Groundwater
Conservation District currently has
an opening for the position of Field
Technician. We are looking for
someone that has Monitoring Well
Experience, GPS Experience, and
basic computer skills. GIS knowledge preferred but not required.
Please send resumes to P.O. Box
1749 Springtown, TX 76082 c/o William Davis.
Truck driver needed. Must have
Class A CDL, clean MVR, pass
pre-employment drug test. Fax resume to (817)636-2593; call
(817)638-9053.
Trades
NOW
ACCEPTING
Wanted: CDL drivers. Minimum
4-years
experience.
Call
(817)253-2309.
APPLICATIONS
SERVICES
• General Labor
• Clerical
• Skilled Labor
• Bookkeepers
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
SERVIC
Business
Rick’s
Human Capital Resources
940-683-9046
2202 Hwy. 380, Suite 7, Bridgeport
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
OIL FIELD SERVICE
is Hiring a
940-683-3770
Satellite
Tech
Bridgeport, TX 76426
3 Sons
Construction
For information
please call Willie at
Engineered Sewer Systems
Buried Utility Work • House Pads
Septic Systems • Road Work
Driveways • Dump Truck
281-685-1139
940-427-7446
940-391-6757 Mobile
Brake operators, laser operators,
and tool & die makers needed for a
local manufacturer. Good company.
Must have stable work history and
pass drug screen. Apply in person
at Inspirion Staffing, 2202 Highway
380, Suite 7, Bridgeport.
(940)683-9046.
C & C OVERHEAD DOORS
Garage door repair, sales & services. 50-years experience. Cyle,
(214)862-8733; or Charlie,
(940)964-2461.
Drivers needed for end dump and
vacuum trucks. Tanker endorsement required. (940)577-5847,
(940)389-2579.
FAMILY LIVING DESIGNS, LLC
Outdoor rooms, landscape design,
treehouses, interior design, room
makeovers. (940)393-3537.
Change What You’re
Trucking!!
Be a part of the Nabors Well Services
team! We are currently seeking Class
A CDL Drivers with 2 years of tractor
trailer driving experience for the
Decatur location.
We Offer Competitive Salary & Benefits:
800-899-3941
Nabors Well Services, LTD.
Est. 1948
“The Change You Have Been Looking For!”
EEO/M/F/V/D
9B
HOUSE PLANS
Computer generated to your specifications. 20-years experience.
(940)210-1877.
I BUY USED DRILLING BITS
Gas, water & oil. (940)366-1108 or
(940)872-3636.
JH SPRAGGINS IT SERVICES
Computer service & repair. Virus removal. Websites/online stores.
Product demos & training programs.
www.jhspraggins.com
(940)627-2333.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
MCNARIE WELDING & BOBCAT
work , hauling, pressure washing &
site clean-up. Free scrap metal removal. Locally owned. Free estimates. (208)761-6368.
R&M
CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING
REMODELING
HEATING/AC
ELECTRICAL
FLOOR COVERING
817-757-5347
Let me fix it
ALL AROUND HANDYMAN
Framing, trim, fencing, drywall,
doors/windows, decks, painting.
15-years experience. Owner operated. (817)781-1778.
BUDGET OVERHEAD DOORS
Sales, service & installation.
(940)366-3991.
ELECTRICAL WORK
Commercial and residential. Lighting, outlets, service and repairs.
New construction, remodels. Master license and insured. Free estimates. (940)627-0072.
HANDYMAN
Painting/carpentry, tile/stone work,
decks,
yard/farm
work.
(817)296-8685.
HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
MASONRY
Stone, brick, ceramic tile, glass
block, tuck point & repair, acid
washing concrete, carpentry. No job
too small. Jerry Billington,
(940)627-7909; cell, (940)393-6794.
REMODELING AND ALL HOME
repairs including masonry & painting. Honest, dependable, experienced. Call Carlton, (940)394-6138.
RUSSELL’S HOME
Maintenance
& Repair
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.
STONE WORK & CONCRETE
Retaining walls, patios, rock entries,
houses, landscaping. Small brick
jobs. Decatur references. 20-years
experience. Major credit cards accepted.
Insured/bonded.
(817)919-4487.
Housecleaning
A-1 HOUSECLEANING SERVICE
22 years experience, references,
reasonable rates, efficient & dependable. (940)210-0990.
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.
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
STEVE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Electric, plumbing, framing, cabinets, countertops, drywall, painting,
lawn, clean-up, hauling, tree removal.
Free
estimates.
(817)523-3046, (817)471-7597.
Miscellaneous
EASTER CAKES
Order now! Celebrations Market.
Call for prices, (940)389-0139.
www.celebrationsmarket.com.
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates.
www.toddagriffith.com.
FARM AND RANCH
FARM A
RANC
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
AMY’S OLD FASHIONED CLEANING
at a fair price by a neighbor you can
trust. (817)995-7961.
Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not
clean until it’s heavenly clean. Windows, commercial/residential, car
detailing, carpet cleaning, upholstery, lawn care. Bonded/insured.
(940)799-7720.
HEART FOR HOMES
Mother’s Day, graduation parties!
Let me help you with your cleaning!
Office cleaning available. Insured.
Sharon, (940)389-8883.
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE
Commercial, residential. Make
ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean
what others miss. pennyWise
Cleaning Service, (940)210-5450.
SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL
3 rooms, steam or dry clean, $50.
Bee Klean Services, (940)366-3643.
Farm Equipment
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.
Fencing
3H FENCE
(817)501-0333, [email protected]. Family owned & operated.
Free estimates. All types of fencing.
Wood, chain link, iron, farm/ranch,
gates, retaining walls, concrete.
TAR & CHIP SEAL
By CD Paving & Seal Coating
What is Tar & Chip Seal?
Tar & Chip Seal is a less expensive
pavement than blacktop or concrete.
It can be applied to a base surface or an
older cracked-up blacktop surface. It is a
layer of hot, liquefied asphalt tar which is
followed by a layer of 3/8” chip rock and
then rolled to compaction.
• It stays clean
• It will last 12 to 15 years
• It will not wash out
• It keeps cool in summer
• It is maintenance-free • It has beautiful curb appeal
• Parking Lots • Driveways
• Ranch Roads • Streets
WE ARE FULLY INSURED
Toll Free
1-888-TAR-N-CHIP
www.tarnchip.com
Office in Fort Worth
SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
design • install • repair
Bobcat Work
Gravel Roads
Drainage Repair
House Pads
Culverts
Post Hole Drilling
Final Grade
Home
Improvements
Land/Lot Clearing
Trenching
Cattle Guards
940-393-6622
Custom Landscapes
Decks & Fences
Brush Clearing
Cleanups
House Painting
Large Odd-Jobs Indoors & Out
College Kids
Landscape, Irrigation & Handymen
940-255-1702
LIC 17498
10B
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE
FARM AND RANCH
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain link, wood
privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net.
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals: horses, cows,
calves, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, mules. (817)223-4477, call
Fred.
AL SALINAS FENCING
Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates,
cattle guards, entryways and all
kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878
or (940)210-0789.
IMPROVE YOUR HERD
Great young Angus bulls for sale.
40-years experience in Chico, TX.
Registered Angus. (940)644-2369.
ALLEN FENCE COMPANY
Family owned. Free estimates, all
types fencing. Will beat any price.
Tarrant & Wise Counties. Call
(979)218-8787.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
(817)360-6385;
home,
(940)626-4660.
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
FENCING & WELDING
All types of fencing, custom gates,
entrances. Mobile welding.
www.tx3dranch.com
(940)210-1242.
LWC CUSTOM GATE REPAIR
and
installation.
Solar.
(817)913-8711. Credit cards accepted. 24-hour service.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
Registered Texas Longhorns. Premium bloodlines; Phenomenon,
Starlight, G-Man, Tari Graves to
name a few.Yearling heifers, bulls,
cows. Evenings after 5p.m.,
(817)253-0493, Alvord.
SPRING SALE
Pygmy goats: colorful babies &
young nannies. Sale/trade. Also,
firewood at $30/regular pickup load.
(940)433-2438.
WANTED: LEASE LAND
to run cattle. We will maintain property. (940)390-3083.
Livestock care/training
HORSESHOEING & TRIM
Trims and shoes. Office,
(940)969-2700; cell, (940)399-8580.
HORSESHOEING
Hot, cold & corrective. 26-years experience. Prompt & reliable service.
(817)690-0924.
STRUCTURAL NEEDS
Fencing & structural needs items for
sale. Call Austin, (940)393-5490.
Pasture and feed
Aeration &
Nitrogen/Anhydrous
Injection for Coastal
Hay Fields.
Both at One Time
At Same Low Cost
BROWN’S LAWN CARE
Full service lawn mowing, weeding,
fertilizing, flower beds & more. Call
for estimate, (940)210-4112.
HAY
Shop Us First Or Last!
50 years of actual service
in Hay Sales. Try us and
see if our prices can be beat!
Thank you,
Danny Taylor
940-389-3068
Charles H. Taylor
940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728
940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000
3-STRING COASTAL
from Arizona. 3x3x8 Alfalfa. 3-string
Alfalfa. 2-string Alfalfa. Call for
prices. (940)393-6095.
Anhydrous fertilizer application and
sprigs
&
sprigging.
Call
(940)393-2595.
817-944-9451
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
Livestock
2 JENNY MULES
gaited, 3-years-old, ready to train.
$600/each. (940)433-2624.
7-YEAR-OLD MARE
$500. Good with kids. Assorted tack
sold separately. Aurora, call
817-638-2517;
or
cell
(817)832-0794.
9 LONGHORN COWS
bred to Angus bull. $800/each.
(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
ALL NATURAL BEEF
straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
AQHA 2002 STUD
sorrel, bald face, easy handle,
90-days training, gentle with mares,
$900.
Has sired nice foals,
(940)390-5836.
ATTENTION: HORSE OWNERS
Will remove or possibly buy unwanted horses. Also, buy used trailers.
(817)360-7617
or
(940)210-5552.
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks,
credit
cards.
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
PETS
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
PETS
ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP
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.
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.
CUTTING EDGE LAWN CARE
Residential, commercial, full-service
lawn care. Tree/hedge trimming,
flowerbed cleanup. Call Spencer,
(940)210-1683.
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
Mowing • Edging • Trimming
Commercial or Residential
Brush Hog Mowing
DONKEYS
2 jennies, 1 jack, 1 6-month-old
jack. Mother on premises. For sale
or trade for calf. (817)564-1356.
Insured
Kenny Moran
DONKEYS FOR SALE
All colors, ages, sizes & prices.
(940)995-3023.
Cell 817-247-9965
Office 940-433-5470
HERD REDUCTION SALE
AQHA registered studs, mares,
yearlings, weanlings, great bloodlines, $250 up. Call for more info,
(940)390-5836.
TRACTOR WORK
Garden tilling, bush hog mowing,
dirt
work.
Call
John
@
(940)627-2898
or
cell,
(940)399-9824. Reasonable rates.
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
Bridgeport, Highway 380 to FM
1655, 1.5 miles, left on CR1326,
Fri.-Sat., March 26-27, 9am.-5p.m.
Nice clothes, shoes, miscellaneous
items.
COUNTY WIDE GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
A map will be in The Wise County
Messenger, Thursday, April 15.
Watch for deadline and price details
to be released soon!
Decatur, 1304 Old Chico Road,
Fri.-Sat., March 25-26, 9a.m.-5p.m.
HEIRLOOMS & MEMORIES. Tools,
stained glass supplies, furniture &
more. For full detail & pictures:
www.estatesales.net.
Decatur, 601 E. Walnut (back warehouse), Thur.-Sat., March 25-27
8a.m.-4p.m., Sun., March 28,
10a.m.-3p.m. Big, inside warehouse
garage sale! Rain or shine! Tons &
tons of stuff!
Firewood
FIREWOOD
for sale, oak & mesquite.
(940)389-3413 or (940)389-8511.
AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD
puppies, born 1-12-10. Huge,
black/tan females, solid white male.
In Decatur, $250/each. Call
(817)713-1667.
HORTON TREE SERVICE
Firewood sales, 90% oak, good
seasoned wood. You come get it.
$85/pickup load. 5769 S. FM 730,
Decatur, TX. (817)266-1625.
CKC Shetland Sheepdog pups
(mini-collie) female, shots, sable &
white, 10-weeks-old, $150/each.
(940)427-3223.
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.
Muenster, TX
1110 HOVEY ST., BRIDGEPORT
940-683-1999
BUY HERE
PAY HERE
TOP DOLLAR PAID
for
junk
cars
&
trucks.
(817)220-5682.
Recreational vehicles
2004 PROWLER
25 foot. Clear title. $6,100, cash
only. Call (940)577-9039 for appointment.
2007 CLUB CAR
electric, 4-seater, excellent condition. $2,750. (940)626-1143.
2008 CRF
250R,
very
good
shape.
(817)851-4693 or
[email protected].
yone
Ever me!
o
Welc
TRAVEL TRAILER
20 foot, 2003 Tahoe, bumper pull,
slightly used, kept covered. $7,500.
(940)393-2016.
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
2007 GMC SLT
2500 HD, crew cab, 4x4, Duramax,
leather, excellent condition, 38k
miles. $33,000. (940)389-6006.
I PAY CASH
for Dodge Cummins diesel pickups,
engines, parts. Also buy grill guards
& bumpers for
all pickups.
(940)845-5100; cell (817)247-5190.
THE CAR DOCTOR
We make house calls! Mobile auto
repair. Dead batteries, minor repairs, tire changes, etc. Call
(940)626-0070, (940)389-7593.
2006 DODGE
3500, $16,400. 2004 Dodge 3500,
$15,900. 2008 KTM XCW250,
$4,500. 2002 KX85, $800. 2008
Protrak 35’, $4,800. (903)985-3171.
Bikes
Nece Not
ssary
Chico, Texas
NOT
IT’S
YOUR
GRANNY’S CHURCH
Fix the problem. Please spay and
neuter your pet!
FREE DOBERMAN/PIT BULL
mix puppies. (940)577-1224.
HEELER PUPPIES
2 males, 2 females. (940)627-4356.
PUG PUPPIES
for sale. $350/males; $400/females.
1st shots, dew claws removed.
(940)433-8178.
Rescued Lab mix, black, female,
spayed, shots current. Free to good
home with lots of attention.
(817)925-6046.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
4 RIFLES
303 British, $200. 22 Semi-automatic w/scope, $150. 2 traditional,
50-caliber muzzle loaders,
$150/each. Generator, $300.
(940)393-2715.
Mini 14, Ruger .223 semi-auto rifle
with clips. 9mm Ruger, semi-auto
pistol with clips. (940)229-4464.
MOBILITY SCOOTERS, LIFTS
New scooters 3-wheel, 4-wheel.
MedCare approved Jazzy Wheelchair/lifts, batteries. Free, in-home
demonstration. Matt, MedCare Solutions, (940)393-1427.
Unchained Biker Church
109 S. Weatherford
Chico, TX 76431
Speedy - President 940-577-6014
Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871
AUCTION
Saturday, May 15 • 10 a.m.
Barton and Son Auctioneers
will hold an Equipment Consignment Auction at
Cooke County Fair Grounds, Gainesville, Texas
Must have lists of Consignment items by April 23 to be included in advertising
Watch for larger upcoming ad
Will be accepting consignments until Wednesday May 12 prior to sale
To consign items contact:
Harold Bowles
940-736-8693
TRANSPORT
Furniture
AL’S FURNITURE
www.AlsFurnitureOnline.com
Best mattress prices-all sizes!
Chest, $99. Sofabed, $199. Sofa &
love set, $569. No credit check,
only 10% down. 1131 E. McKinney
Street, Denton; (940)387-4828.
BLACK LEATHER COUCH
good condition. (940)627-5116.
Cars
1965 FORD GALAXIE
convertible for sale. Call
(940)683-3996 or (940)748-2797 for
details and price.
2009 DODGE CHARGER SXT
12,000 miles, chrome package, new
tires, 3.5 liter, dark titanium, rear
spoiler. $17,500. (940)393-6116.
COMPLETE BANK OFFICE
contents. Everything must go! Numerous solid oak desks with matching credenzas, solid oak doors,
steel locking file cabinets and countertops. Interest or questions,
please call (940)644-5625
1984 Ford LTD
Runs, $600. 1985 Yamaha Virago
1000, runs great, $2,500.
(940)210-2372.
QUEEN
Euro Top
MATTRESS SET
New/Warranty
$175
(940)765-5861
DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
IF YOU NEED
a good, dependable car or truck for
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NOTICES
Legal notices
CIVIL CITATION
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: M.E. ROBERTS, L.E. ROBERTS, A.D. ROBERTS, PETE
FLETCHER, WALTER ELLIS HARRIS, GUSSIE HARRIS HIBBARD
AND LENA TEAGUE, Defendant’(s)
Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S
ORIGINAL PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER TO
EXECUTE MINERAL LEASES 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, April 20, 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 July 8, 2009, in this
case, numbered and styled
CV09-07-544
ARUBA PETROLEUM, INC.
vs
M.E. ROBERTS, L.E. ROBERTS,
A.D. ROBERTS,
PETE FLETCHER, WALTER
ELLIS HARRIS, GUSSIE HARRIS
HIBBARD AND LENA TEAGUE
The names of the parties in said
suit are: ARUBA PETROLEUM, as
Plaintiff(s) and M.E. ROBERTS,
L.E. ROBERTS, A.D. ROBERTS,
PETE FLETCHER, WALTER ELLIS HARRIS, GUSSIE HARRIS
HIBBARD AND LENA TEAGUE as
Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: PLAINTIFF BRINGS THIS ACTION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER
TO TAKE CHARGE AND EXECUTE LEASES FOR MINERAL
DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENDANT’S MINERAL INTEREST IN
WISE COUNTY, TEXAS, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING
75.69 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF
THE BENJAMIN JONES SURVEY,
A-456, IN WISE COUNTY, TEXAS
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:
KEITH BRADLEY
BRADLEY CHRISTIAN & TOMLIN
13 E HENDERSON STREET
CLEBURNE TX 76031
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 9th
day of March, 2010.
Cristy Fuqua
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Sandy Thompson
Deputy Clerk
WISE COUNTY SHERIFF
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT
OF ESTRAY
On March 11, 2010 two horses
were impounded in the Paradise
area by Wise County Animal Control. Contact Wise County Animal
Control, (940)627-5971 for additional information.
If ownership of said estray is not
determined by 3rd day of April, 2010
said estray will be sold at public
auction/sheriff’s sale at Bowie Livestock Commission.
WISE COUNTY SHERIFF
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT
OF ESTRAY
On March 19, 2010 one black Angus Cross Steer was impounded
south of Decatur by Wise County
Animal Control. Contact Wise
County
Animal
Control,
(940)627-5971 for additional information.
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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, Wesley Raymond
Hearn, date of birth 4/22/1960,
will be residing at 449 CR 4841,
Haslet, Texas 76247. Charged
with indecency with a child by exposure. His victim was a 13 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, Wesley Raymond
Hearn, fecha de nacimiento
4/22/1960, residirá en la dirreccion 449 CR 4841, Haslet, Texas
76247. Acusado de indecencia
con un niño por exposicion. Su
víctima fue una muchacha de 13
años.
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
WISE COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
OF SALE
DATED MARCH 10, 2010
and issued pursuant to judgment
decree(s) of the District Court of
Wise County, Texas, by the Clerk of
said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s)
and to me directed and delivered as
Sheriff of said County, I have on
March 10, 2010, seized, levied
upon, and will, on the first Tuesday
in April/2010, the same being the
6th day of said month, at the Southeast Corner of the Courthouse of
said County, in the City of Decatur
Texas, between the hours of 10
o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on
said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m.,
proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such
suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as
the property of said defendants, the
same lying and being situated in the
County of Wise and the State of
Texas, to-wit:
SUIT NO.; STYLE OF SUIT AND
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
7612; Boyd ISD, et al vs. Elizabeth
Wooten
5 acres, more or less, situated in
the William A. Naill Survey, Abstract
653, Wise County, Texas, and described in deed dated May 19,
1992, from Rickey Wooten to Liz
Wooten, recorded in Volume 463,
Page 726, Official Public records of
Wise
County,
Texas.
(#A0653-0004-03
&
#A0653-0010-00)
7921; Decatur ISD, et al vs. Miguel
Ortiz
Lot 24 & 25, Kristi Meadows Addition, Wise County, Texas, according
to the map or plat thereof, recorded
in Cabinet “A”, Slide 496, Plat Records of Wise County, Texas.
(#R1600-0240-00)
8147; Boyd ISD, et al vs. Michael
Barnett
Tract 1: 6.28 Acres, more or less,
situated in the T. & P. RR. Co. Survey, Abstract 850, Wise County,
Texas, as described in deed dated,
November 19, 1984, from Chester
W. Carlock, et ux., to Michael
James Barnett, et ux., recorded in
Volume 92, Page 600, Official Records of Wise County, Texas, SAVE
& EXCEPT however that certain 3
acres, described in Volume 92,
Page 604, Official Records of Wise
County, Texas, leaving herein a
residue of 3.28 acres, more or less.
(R0800-0024-00)
8294; Chico ISD, et al vs. Jim
Thornton, et al
.83 acre, more or less, situated in
the William Hersee Survey, Abstract
410, Wise County, Texas, as described in deed dated, March 15,
2001, from Mill Creek Supply, Inc.,
to Jim Thornton, et al, recorded in
Volume 1036, Page 517, Official
Records of Wise County, Texas.
(#A0410-0030-00)
8675; Northwest ISD, et al vs. Darrell D. Andrews
Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9, Block 5, Original Townsite Addition, an addition to
the Town of Rhome, Wise County,
Texas, as described in Volume 632,
Page 67, Deed Records of Wise
County, Texas. S2595005700
(R000040526, 95208DEN and
S2595-0057-00WIS)
8715; Northwest ISD, et al vs. Thomas R. Ledbetter, et al
Tract 1: Lot 37, Block 1, Sunshine
Meadows Subdivision, Wise
County, Texas, according to the
map or plat thereof, recorded in
Cabinet “B”, Section 496, Plat Records of Wise County, Texas.
(#R0219077)
NWISD
&
(#R2850-0000-38) Wise County.
9460; Northwest ISD vs. Kosel Investments Inc.
Tract 1: 1.00 Acre, more or less,
situated in the G.B. Buchanan Survey, Abstract 31, Wise County,
Texas, as described in deed dated
December 6, 2005, from Alvin
Miller, Trustee to Kosel Investments, Inc., in Volume 1625, Page
238, Official Records of Wise
County, Texas. (#R0215407)
Tract 2: 1.50 Acre, more or less,
situated in the G.B. Buchanan Survey, Abstract 31, Wise County,
Texas, being Lot 48, Diamond
Ridge, an unrecorded subdivision;
said 1.50 acres as described in
deed dated November 4, 2003, from
Penny Jackson to Kosel Investments, Inc., in Volume 1355, Page
97, Official Records of Wise County,
Texas. (#R0214518)
(any volume and page references,
unless otherwise indicated, being to
the Deed Records, Wise County,
Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective
tract.)
or, upon the written request of
said defendants or their attorney, a
sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property
sold shall be subject to the right of
redemption of the defendants or any
person having an interest therein, to
redeem the said property, or their
interest therein, within the time and
in the manner provided by law, and
shall be subject to any other and
further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein
may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made
by me to satisfy the judgment(s)
rendered in the above styled and
numbered cause(s), together with
interest, penalties, and costs of suit,
and the proceeds of said sales to be
applied to the satisfaction thereof,
and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
Dated at Decatur, Texas, March
10, 2010.
David Walker
Sheriff, Wise County, Texas
Troy R. Gregg, Deputy Sheriff
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
The Northwest Independent
School District will receive Request
for Proposals in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO Box
77070, Fort Worth, Texas,
76177-0070 or delivering to 2001
Texan Drive, Justin, Texas 76247
for:
Athletic/PE Supplies, Uniforms,
Equipment, and Repairs
RFP #010-014-03-010
April 20, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M.
The District shall receive the proposals at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247, at the specified
time and date. Proposals will be
opened as received and recorded.
Proposal forms will be released
starting Monday, March 22, 2010,
from the Purchasing Department by
contacting Christa Spearman, fax
817.215.0009 or e-mail [email protected]. Proposals can be
downloaded from the Northwest ISD
web page www.nisdtx.org under
Purchasing Bid Opportunities.
Northwest ISD reserves the right
to reject any/or all proposals and to
accept any proposal or combination
of proposals deemed most advantageous to the Northwest Independent
School District and to waive any informalities in bidding.
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
School District will receive Requests
for Proposals (RFP) in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO
Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas,
for:
Professional Moving and Storage
CSP #010015-03-011
April 15, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M.
The District shall receive, date
stamp, and publicly open the proposals at the specified date and
time listed above. The name only of
the proposer will be read aloud at
the opening. Proposals will be
opened in the Purchasing Department at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247.
Proposal packets will be released
contacting Joyce Polson, fax
817.698.1004
or
e-mail
[email protected] . Proposals can
be down loaded from the Northwest
ISD web page www.nisdtx.org under Purchasing Bid Opportunities.
A pre meeting will be held at the
NISD Administrative Building, 2001
Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247 on
April 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
School District will receive Requests
for Proposals (RFP) in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO
Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas,
for:
Visual Display Boards
RFP #B010-03-012
April 14, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M.
The District shall receive, date
stamp, and publicly open the proposals at the specified date and
time listed above. The name only of
the proposer will be read aloud at
the opening. Proposals will be
opened in the Purchasing Department at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247.
Proposal packets will be released
contacting Joyce Polson, fax
817.215.0009
or
e-mail
[email protected] . Proposals can
be down loaded from the Northwest
ISD web page www.nisdtx.org under Purchasing Bid Opportunities.
A pre meeting will be held at the
NISD Administrative Building, 2001
Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247 on
April 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF
PROPOSED TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT)
CONTRACTS
Sealed proposals for contracts
listed below will be received by
TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/
BUILDING FACILITIES
CONTRACT(S)
Dist/Div: Fort Worth
Contract 6204-06-001 for SEAL
COAT in WISE County, etc will be
opened on April 06, 2010 at 1:00
p.m. at the State Office for an estimate of $701,932.31.
Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for
the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's
list, at the applicable State and/or
Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT
at least 10 days prior to the bid date
to be eligible to bid on a project.
Prequalification materials may be
requested from the State Office
listed below. Plans for the above
contract(s) are available from
TxDOT's website at www.txdot.gov
and from reproduction companies at
the expense of the contractor.
NPO: 32469
State Office
Constr./Maint. Division
200 E. Riverside Dr.
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: 512-416-2540
Dist/Div Office(s)
Fort Worth District
District Engineer
2501 Southwest LP820
Ft Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-370-6500
Minimum wage rates are set out in
bidding documents and the rates
will be part of the contract. TXDOT
ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds
of race, color, sex, or national origin.
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Notice to Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Administration for the
Estate of RONALD W. CHAPMAN,
Deceased, were issued on March
24, 2010, in Cause No. PR2963,
pending in the County Court at Law
of Wise County, Texas, to: DEBORAH ANN CHAPMAN.
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.
c/o: Deborah Ann Chapman
P.O. Box 1042
Dated the 25 day of March, 2010.
Smith & Green, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
By: Brock Smith
State Bar No: 18542500
P.O. Box 906
Decatur, TX 76234
Telephone: 940-627-6333
Fax No.: 940-627-6335
Attorney for the Estate
Public Hearings
NOTICE
All taxpayers as shown on the
2009 approved City of Alvord, tax
roll who owns real property within
two-hundred (200) feet of property
that a request of zoning change is
made must have an opportunity to
be heard. Therefore, the following
is hereby presented:
It has been requested that the
zoning on the following described
property be changed to MH-1 Manufactured Home District. Legal
description of property as follows:
Block 54, Part of Lot 4, 5, 6; 410
Live Oak, Alvord, TX.
A public hearing will be held at the
meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission on March 29, 2010 at
7:00pm at City Hall in Alvord for the
purpose of consideration and recommendation of an amendment of
the existing Ordinance to reflect the
above change.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUP2010-01
A public hearing will be held at a
meeting of the City of Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission on
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
at the City Hall Council Chamber located at 201 E. Walnut for the consideration and recommendation of
Special Use Permit Application
SUP2010-01-Blerim Alka's request
for a Special Use Permit to allow for
a Private Club in a C-2 (Thoroughfare Business) zoning district. The
subject property is owned by FM51
Property Owners and is located
north of W. Thompson and west of
US Highway 81/287 and is more
commonly referred to as 1510 S.
FM 51, Decatur, Texas.
A public hearing will be held at the
meeting of the Decatur City Council
on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:00
p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber located at 201 E. Walnut for the
purpose of further consideration and
possible action on the above stated
item.
Bids & Proposals
INVITATION TO BID
Wise County is accepting formal
sealed bids for the following:
PEST CONTROL
POTHOLE REPAIR
3/4 TON TRUCKS
Sealed bids will be accepted in the
Wise County Asset Control Office at
400 W Walnut, or P.O. Box 952 Decatur, TX 76234 by Diana Alexander, Asset Control Specialist, until
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7,
2010. Specifications and bid forms
may be obtained by contacting the
940-627-3312. Bids will be publicly
opened and read at 10:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in the
400 W Walnut, Decatur, TX. The
Commissioners' Court of Wise
County will consider bids for award
at the next regularly scheduled
Commissioners' Court at the location posted on the agenda. Wise
County reserves the right to accept
and/or reject any and all bids for any
reason whatsoever.
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