TXI eliminates 33 jobs

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VOLUME 132 - NO. 75
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Antique automobile
enthusiasts from
throughout Texas are
expected in Decatur this
weekend for the annual
Southwest Swap Meet at
the Wise County Sheriff’s
Posse Grounds on Farm
Road 51 South. This is
the first year the meet has
been held in Wise County.
For more than 30 years,
the event has been held
in Arlington. The meet is
sponsored by the Texas
Region of the Antique
Automobile Club of
America and several other
automobile clubs in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The swap meet opened
Friday and continues
through Sunday, Sept. 18.
Admission is free.
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WISE COUNTY
BRIDGEPORT
NEWS BRIEF ...
SWAP MEET
DECATUR, TEXAS
TXI eliminates 33 jobs
By DAVE ROGERS
Everywhere you look around
the 1,200-acre TXI aggregate
plant between Bridgeport
and Chico, crushed rock sits
in piles 40 feet high waiting
to be hauled off.
“That’s the problem,” one of
the plant’s luckier employees
said Thursday.
“This is a June, July and
August business,” said the
man who asked to remain
anonymous. “We work winter,
spring and fall to dig it up and
pile it up, and in the summer,
they haul it away.
“But not this summer.”
TXI confirmed Thursday
it has eliminated the second
shift at its Bridgeport Stone
Plant and with it go 33 jobs.
A spokesman cited “tremendous downturns” in the construction industry and overall
economy that have supply far
outpacing demand to cause
lower prices for its concrete
and crushed rock that have
seriously wounded the company’s bottom line.
The employee said that
translated to 29 employees
losing their jobs as four positions were open when the
cuts were revealed to Bridgeport workers Wednesday.
Twenty-nine unemployed
workers represent well over
Continued on page 9A
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
HELLO OREGON — KC Jones of Decatur gives a
welcome back wave as he waited for the steer
wrestling competition in Tuesday’s slack at the
Pendleton Round-Up. See more photos on page 2A.
BOYD
WISE COUNTY
Video game
blamed
for school
lockdown
INSIDE ...
COUNTY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Find great garage sale
deals from around the
county using our handy
map and checklist.
See page 9B.
By DAVE ROGERS
Combining the surreal worlds of
video games and social networking
caused a real-world upset Wednesday
morning in Boyd, where school Superintendent John Emshoff ordered
his district’s schools locked down for
a little more than an hour.
“The safety of our students is always our priority,” Emshoff said in a
recorded telephone message to parents of district students that went out
at about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. “We
apologize for any alarm the lockdown
has caused.”
The “potential threat” that caused
Emshoff to order the lockdown at
about 8 a.m. turned out to have come
from a teenage gamer who was playing “Call of Duty” on his Xbox 360
Tuesday night when he typed the
message, “It’s time to go shoot some
people in the face that I don’t know.”
The problem, according to Boyd Police Chief Greg Arrington, was that
the 16-year-old had connected his
Xbox Live account to his Facebook account. The teen had never been a student of the Boyd schools but listed his
hometown as Boyd on his Facebook
account, Arrington said.
The police chief said he lived out-
IN SPORTS ...
FRIDAY NIGHT
RESULTS
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football team did Friday
night? We’ve got full results
in Sports.
See page 1B.
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
RUSSELL JONES
Alvord
MELTON DAVIDSON
Alvord
BILL JOE WINN
Bridgeport
JOHN EDWARDS
Decatur
PATRICIA BROWN
Formerly of Chico
DAVID KELLY LEWIS
Formerly of Decatur
See page 10A
WEATHER...
Messenger photo by Andrew May
GUILTY — Wise County Sheriff’s deputies lead John T. Josey away from the courthouse after a jury sentenced
him to 99 years in prison. Below, state trooper John Hallenbeck approaches Josey’s vehicle at the end of a
long pursuit down Farm Road 730 on July 4, 2010.
Jury gives man 99-year prison sentence
By BRANDON EVANS
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A Wise County jury handed John T. Josey, 47, of Rogers a 99-year prison sentence Wednesday afternoon
for charges stemming from a police chase on July 4,
2010.
Josey was charged with evading arrest and use of a deadly weapon after
he led state troopers on a chase for
several miles on Farm Road 730 south
of Boyd after he refused to pull over View a video online:
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for speeding.
The prosecution showed video evidence of Josey driving his pickup, which was towing a
30-foot boat at the time. He attempted to swerve into
and ram a state trooper’s patrol vehicle several times.
His driving also caused cars to veer into the ditch to
avoid head-on collisions.
State trooper John Hallenbeck started the pursuit.
At first he didn’t think anything about it when Josey
didn’t pull over. He thought the suspect was just looking for a safe place to park, or possibly he was a drunk
driver trying to get to his house. But once the suspect
DECATUR
Burglars hit
3 downtown
locations
By BRIAN KNOX
Video provided by Texas Department of Public Safety
looped through residential streets in Boyd and started a run back down Farm Road 730, he knew it was
something more.
“I knew it was dead serious at this point,” Hallenbeck told the jury. “The lights were on, the siren was
blaring, and he wasn’t pulling over. I pulled up next to
Decatur police are investigating
the break-in or attempted break-in
at three different downtown locations last week.
Decatur Police Chief Rex Hoskins
said electric meters were removed
from their bases at Tax Assessor/
Collector Monte Shaw’s office, Ray
Aaron’s Insurance and the Cushy
Tooshie, all located in the 400 and
500 block of Walnut Street, just west
of the Square. Break-ins occurred at
Ray Aaron’s and the Cushy Tooshie,
a cloth diaper boutique, but the per-
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WISE — Decatur’s
Trevor
Brazile,
above, turns in a no
time in Tuesday’s
slack at the 101st
Pendleton RoundUp. At right, KC
Jones of Decatur,
competes
in
Tuesday’s slack.
The rodeo was to
wrap up Saturday.
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BUSINESS OFFICE
WISE COUNTY
ALVORD
Stainton will seek second term
RUNNING
AGAIN
— County
Attorney
James
Stainton
plans to
run again.
He’ll be on
the March
primary
ballot as a
Republican.
No one else
has yet
announced
that they
will run for
this office.
By KRISTEN TRIBE
County
Attorney
James
Stainton announced Tuesday
afternoon that he’ll seek a second term.
The Republican was first
elected in the 2008 election,
taking office in January 2009.
He said he’s disposed of about
1,000 cases per year since
then.
“It’s been a great four years,”
he said. “It was a whirlwind,
but I knew what I was getting
into. I knew that I could do
some good.”
Stainton does not have an opponent in the March primary
at this time. If re-elected, he
plans to continue aggressively
pursuing driving while intoxicated and domestic violence
cases and collecting money on
hot checks for merchants.
“My focus has been DWI
since I took office. It’s the No.
1 offense that kills, maims and
hurts people out here in the
state of Texas,” he said.
Stainton started no refusal
weekends his first year in office. The campaigns are held
during the Fourth of July holiday, but Stainton said he would
like to add another one to the
calendar. He’s considering New
Year’s or Memorial Day weekend.
If a driver is arrested by any
law enforcement officer in the
county for suspicion of driving
while intoxicated during the no
refusal weekend, that person
will be asked to provide a blood
specimen. If the driver refuses,
a warrant for a blood sample
will be requested, and then
that sample will be analyzed
to determine blood alcohol concentration.
Stainton said the goal of the
program is to increase DWI
Messenger photo
by Andrew May
awareness and reduce the
number of DWIs. In 2009, he
said there were 600 DWI cases
disposed, and as of this week,
there were 270 in 2011.
“The word is getting out that
if you drink and drive, you have
to pay the price,” he said.
If re-elected, he plans to again
pursue the adoption of the bill
he drafted that would allow local justices of the peace, in addition to the district judge and
county court-at-law judges, to
issue blood-search warrants in
DWI cases.
Although it did not make it
past the calendar committee
during the last legislative session, Stainton said he still has
a strong base of support, and
he feels it’s something that if
passed would benefit not only
Wise County, but similarlysized counties.
During this term, Stainton
said he’s served almost 400
assault victims, and this is an
area where he feels he can continue to make a difference. He
also noted that his office has
recovered almost half a million
dollars for Wise County merchants in hot-check funds and
fees.
Besides continuing his current efforts, his main goal for
a second term is to make the
office run even more efficiently
by decreasing the time between
arrest and disposition.
“This (position) just fits me,”
he said. “It fits my personality. I
like to talk to people, and that’s
what I like most is the personal
contact that I have with victims
and with my officers.”
Q
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Council
votes earn
applause
By DAVE ROGERS
Alvord City Hall had a joyful noise
Thursday night as about a dozen
citizens clapped long and loud for a
“no” vote by City Council.
After council members Gaylynn
Wheelis, Roy King, Callie Manning
and Jim Enochs voted 4-0 to deny
Alvord Express, 812 W. State St., an
exception to a city ordinance that
would allow it to sell beer and alcohol within 300 feet of school property, the clapping commenced.
“I’ll expect you to clap every time
from now on,” Mayor Chris Caster
said.
And they did.
In a 20-minute meeting that included five votes and little discussion, the people in the audience applauded after every vote. Council
members laughed.
“This crowd is out of control,” Caster said after a 4-0 vote to approve the
city’s $1,568,780 budget for 2011-12
drew a second round of applause.
With Mayor Pro-Tem Paula Talley
absent, a 4-0 vote was as good as it
got Thursday, and all votes were 40.
A third 4-0 vote, this one approving a tax rate of 60.7545 cents per
$100 valuation, set off another ovation.
When council agreed (on a 4-0
vote) to extend the city’s interlocal
agreement with Wise County for fire
protection, still more clapping.
All that was left was to OK the
minutes from the previous meeting,
Sept. 8.
The crowd went crazy again. Then
it went home.
Q
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WISE COUNTY
Ross pushes for new barn
By KRISTEN TRIBE
A certified appraisal valued the county’s Precinct 4
barn property at less than
half a million dollars.
The property, located on
U.S. 380 in Bridgeport, was
valued at $487,000.
Commissioner Terry Ross
sought the appraisal as the
first step toward the county
buying five acres three miles
outside Bridgeport on Farm
Road 2123 to build a new
barn.
He said the appraisal was
“about what I expected … it
was good.”
Ross told the Messenger
Thursday that he needs
a new barn for additional
space, and traffic on U.S.
380 makes it difficult for his
trucks to come and go.
“We’re in that commercial
development there, and it’s
really sprouting up around
that area … the traffic is
horrible coming in and out
of there,” he said. “I don’t see
spending a bunch of money
on that barn fixing it up when
it’s sitting on just over two
acres. We need more room.”
Ross said more space is
needed for equipment and
to stockpile materials. He
thought the appraisal showed
that the property was “a little
bit expensive for a barn to be
sitting on.”
Commissioners
Danny
White and Kevin Burns have
adamantly opposed the project in recent commissioners’
meetings.
White said in an Aug. 15
meeting that building a new
barn is not justified.
“I don’t care if this property
appraises for $2 million. You
3A
NEWS BRIEFS
AISD SETS BUDGET, TAX RATE — Alvord School Board
zipped through a 10-minute meeting Thursday, approving a
tax rate of $1.36400 per $100 valuation. The tax rate is
the same as it has been the last three years.
VENDORS WANTED — Bridgeport’s Coal Miners’ Festival
is Oct. 1, and there is space available for both food and
merchandise vendors. For more information, visit the
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce website at www.
bridgeportchamber.org or call (940) 683-2076.
CHICOFEST VENDORS — Chicofest is Saturday, Oct. 15,
and vendors are needed. Standard booths are $10. Booths
with electricity are $15, and concession booths are $50.
Set up is 9 a.m. Call (940) 644-2218 to reserve a space.
Messenger photo by Erika Pedroza
PRECINCT BARN — Wise County’s Precinct 4 barn sits on U.S. 380 in Bridgeport.
Commissioner Terry Ross said he needs a new barn due to traffic concerns along the busy
road. He also said he needs more space for equipment and to stockpile materials.
can’t justify building a new
Precinct 4 barn,” he said. “It’s
just as good as any of the rest
of the barns, and the location
is not that bad.”
At the same meeting,
Burns explained that this
was first proposed when several hotels were being built
in Bridgeport and the price of
real estate was at its peak.
“We thought we could get
out of that, make a lot of
money and build a barn in
the country,” Burns said.
Since then real estate prices have dropped. White and
Burns voted against seeking
this appraisal, but Ross and
Commissioner Harry Lamance voted for it.
County Judge Bill McElhaney broke the tie by voting for the appraisal, but he
noted his vote was not necessarily in support of the barn.
He said it “wouldn’t hurt” to
find out what the property is
worth.
Money was set aside for
this project in 2008 as part
of a capital expenditure plan.
County Auditor Ann McCuiston said $8,750,000 was
borrowed and portions of it
were designated for various
projects. That money has
been used to build the courthouse annex in Bridgeport
and the animal shelter. It has
also been used to purchase
road equipment, sheriff’s
department vehicles, public
works vehicles, ambulances
and firearms among other
things.
A portion of the money
that was to be used for a new
Precinct 4 barn was spent on
law enforcement software, a
move that was approved in
commissioners court.
The note only designates
general uses for the money
including remodels, new construction and equipment.
Within those boundaries, the
money could be spent where
the commissioners determined it was most needed.
McCuiston said there is
about $639,000 left from the
original sum — $500,000 of
which is still designated for a
new barn.
Ross said even though the
money was set aside three
years ago, he had not pushed
for the barn, and “it took a
little while to find the right
piece of property.”
He’s ready to move forward
now.
“I was going to get an estimate on what the barn would
cost (to build) and what it
would cost to acquire the
property,” he said.
There will also be costs
associated with the environmental cleanup of the current property if it’s sold.
Ross said the price of the
acreage on FM 2123 has not
yet been discussed.
He plans to meet with
the project committee after
the commissioners’ meeting
Sept. 26 to discuss the next
steps.
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Email Kristen at ktribe@
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VOTE FOR COLTON — Decatur High School senior
Colton Petty will compete at nationals in the Delo
Tractor Restoration Competition. Go to http://chevron.
demandstrategies.com/delotrc/ to vote for Colton’s
video. The competition is Oct. 20-21 in Indianapolis.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
SAFETY EVENT — Operation Safety Event sponsored by
Girl Scouts was to be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
17, at Young Elementary. All Wise County Girls grades K12 are invited to enjoy a day learning about safety.
ARCHERY TOURNAMENT — The Alvord Friends of the FFA
3D Archery Tournament fundraiser was to be Saturday,
Sept. 17, at Cinnamon Creek Archery in Roanoke.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and the fee is $50.
It includes one entry into the 3D shoot, and one entry
into the archery skeet shoot. The event will also feature
prizes and a raffle for a Mission Craze Bow. For more
information, call Scott Kelsey at (940) 389-1536.
PTO GARAGE SALE — Rann Elementary PTO garage sale
was to be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the
school parking lot.
SOCIAL — Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord was to have
a hamburger/hot dog social 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.
It will include a game of 42.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
DECATUR 4-H — Decatur 4-H will meet at 6 p.m. Monday,
Sept. 19, at Decatur City Hall.
FOSSIL, ROCK, MINERAL MEETING — Wise County
Fossil, Rock and Mineral Society will hold its next regular
meeting 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Wesley
Center Building, 300 E. Main St. in Decatur. The topic will
be prehistoric North Texas. For information, call society
president Mary Hilliard at (940) 627-6851.
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OPINION
OUR VIEWS
Solving the increasingly more challenging equation of education
By PHIL MAJOR
Are you smarter than a sixth
grader?
Sadly, a room full of adults (at
least 100 or more) was not.
Eddie Bland, Bridgeport school
superintendent, spoke at Thursday’s monthly chamber luncheon
and challenged the crowd to answer a question from the upcoming sixth grade STAAR test, which
will be the state’s standardized
test this year, replacing TAKS.
Each table of up to eight people
could collaborate on the threepart math problem, and none got
it. Some were close, but not a one
could answer all parts correctly.
As Bland pointed out, depending upon when you were in school,
you might have been taught the
information needed to answer the
question in eighth or ninth grade.
I think it was eighth grade algebra for me. And I have no doubt I
could have answered correctly around 1969, after
a semester working with
exponents. Math was my
strong suit. But as I have
always maintained, there
is no algebra in real life, so
I have forgotten as many
math definitions as I have
those 16 hours of college German.
The part of the question that
stumped the adults had to do
with expressing two numbers
in primes using exponents. For
example, 48 would be two to the
fourth power times three. Clear
as day, right?
But today’s sixth graders must
know the answer to the question
Bland posed to county business
leaders, and they must know a
whole lot more.
And they must be able to answer correctly on test day.
I cannot even begin to
fathom the challenges facing today’s educators. Budget constraints, increasingly more complex testing
and course requirements,
greater diversity of student
MAJOR
populations — ethnically,
socially and economically — and
an ever-advancing plethora of
technology that will be obsolete
by the time kids entering school
today have graduated.
And that barely skims the
surface.
I do know this. If we want to
advance as a society, we need to
have our educational institutions
performing at a high level. We
need to encourage the best and
brightest to enter the field and
give them the best tools we possibly can. Skimping is not a viable
option.
But that does not mean we
throw resources at the problem
and then walk away. There also
has to be a high level of accountability.
If you could have heard, and
seen, Mr. Bland talk about the
one Bridgeport campus that was
named unacceptable last year in
the most recent round of state
ratings, you would know that this
level of accountability exists.
Bland will tell you frankly that
it’s not the kids. It’s the adults
who screwed up, and they are
dedicated to fixing it. From what
we heard in a brief presentation
Thursday, I have little doubt that
they will find a way to improve
the campus rating.
I think I would rather try to
herd rabid cats than what those
folks do every day.
But I am grateful others accept
the challenge on a daily basis.
I’m a little biased. My mom was a
teacher, and my dad has spent a
great deal of his career in various
kinds of teaching. And a sisterand brother-in-law teach in a
nearby district.
God bless ’em.
Sitting around harping and
complaining won’t fix our institutions. Supporting, encouraging
and helping to work toward positive, viable solutions will.
’Cause one of these days, those
sixth graders will be in charge. It
would be nice if they’re smarter
than sixth graders.
YOUR VIEWS
Jobs Bill holds promise
Many Americans today are living week to week, paycheck to paycheck, some even day to day. With no new
job growth in August, unemployment at 9.1 percent
and it being as likely to rise as it is to fall right now, it
makes no sense not to pass President Barack Obama’s
Jobs Act.
Most optimistic economists say it could create up to
2 million jobs and boost economic growth by 2 percent.
The Jobs Act consists almost entirely of proposals
made or endorsed in the past by Republicans as well
as Democrats. This bill will take steps like lowering
the payroll tax for both workers and small businesses,
spending to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure, and
give aid to states that will help retain or rehire teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees that
will surely benefit all of us and our children.
I feel this will be as beneficial for long-term recovery
as well as short-term gains. It’s a win-win and with
both past and some recent support by Republicans,
the partisan political game that is played right now is
becoming too obvious for our U.S. Congressional leaders like John Cornyn, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Kay
Granger’s constituency to ignore.
The Republican plan of more tax cuts and deregulation is not the answer, my fellow Americans. That has
been tried and failed. It’s the reason we are in such a
mess right now. Truthfully, if our United States Congressional leaders from Texas can’t figure how to invest money at a rate that will bring far bigger returns
down the road, it’s time for a new Congress.
The measures in the Jobs Bill, including additional
stimulus spending and tax cuts for business, deserve
bipartisan support. The national debt is a problem, but
the surest way to make that debt bigger is to allow the
nation to slip back into recession.
Tracy Smith
Greenwood
Denial of global warming will
lead to destruction
Southern Illinois University recently published
research work by sociologist Daren Sherkat that shed
some light on why so many fundamentalist Christians
reject global climate change and have particular aversion to the concept of man’s contribution thereto.
His research ably demonstrated that fundamentalists in particular reject the concept that is shared by
the National Science Academies of 32 nations, including the U.S., who, since 2001 have issued joint declarations confirming anthropogenic global warming urging
the nations of the world to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
Governor, part-time evangelist, now evangelist, parttime governor, Rick Perry, tried to straddle the fence
during the debate by mumbling, “Galileo got out-voted
for a while,” a typical malapropism that missed the
point entirely as scientific fact isn’t subject to a public
vote like Perry. Galileo’s and Copernicus’ heliocentric
universe proved to be scientifically correct. However,
the Vatican required 350 years to posthumously apologize to Galileo for its own geocentric universe fundamental error.
I’ll bet Perry will neither admit nor apologize for his
gaffe on global warming and without doubt be lauded
as brilliant by his tea-stained supporters. Wonder
why that is? In today’s generally scientifically literate
times, one would hope that well-known, widely understood and accepted scientific facts would not be called
“controversial.” Bush, when asked about evolution,
replied, “The jury’s still out.” No mass media reporter
had the nerve to ask, “What jury, where?”
According to Sherkat the research shows that,
ONLINE VIEWS
Here’s a sample of what some of our
online readers are commenting on this
week.
“Return to sender; Residents fear
loss of identity with postal closing”
published Sunday, Sept. 11
Why in the world would a post office
be closed? But, then again, the government doesn’t know what they should
spend money on anymore. Thousands
of dollars are spent by the government
every day on stupid things, like spending millions to research why some butterflies are yellow. A person shouldn’t
have to go to another city’s post office
to pick up their mail. And mailboxes
aren’t that secure anymore. It should
be the right of every single person to
have a post office in their town. And,
what happens if all the post offices are
closed? I don’t like to pay bills online;
it isn’t safe. Hackers can get your
information no matter how safe you
think your computer is. It just doesn’t
make sense to me.
Faith Pewitt
Bridgeport
“Always remember: Shirley Hoofard” posted Friday, Sept. 9
Wow, all day yesterday (9/11/11) I
watched/listened to the stories they
had on TV. I cried a lot and thought
about the fact that I didn’t cry when
it happened. I think for one thing I
was in shock. Second off, I was young
and being in shock didn’t know how
to react, so to speak. I was saddened
by it all, but after watching the shows
yesterday and seeing the stories of
those who survived and those who had
loved ones who didn’t, I have a better understanding 10 years later. God
Bless the USA.
Jill Lambert
Boyd
“Gamer’s message leads to
schools lockdown” posted Wednesday, Sept. 14
I’m thankful for the quick action of
the schools. Luckily, this time it wasn’t
serious – next time – who knows?
Thanks!
Linda Saldivar
Boyd
“9/11 memorial finds new home
at school” published Thursday, Sept.
15
With all due respect to the “first
responders,” I have to highly disagree
with the term “first.” On 9/11, American and United flight attendants were
the very FIRST “FIRST” responders.
On this 10th anniversary, no one ever
mentions the flight crews, specifically
the flight attendants. The flight attendants were the FIRST people who
came into contact with the terrorists
on that day, even before the pilots.
They were the FIRST people to be
killed on that day, as the terrorists
were making their way to the cockpit.
The flight attendants were the FIRST
people to try to stop these terrorists.
Yet they are never mentioned. It’s
very sad how people forget. Flight
attendants gave their lives before any
so called “first responder” even knew
what was going on. Flight attendants
had already gone through a horrifying, death-resulting experience that
day before any “first responder.” So
all I ask is that you please use the
term “first” cautiously. I write this
because I am a flight attendant, and
as I was reading this article, I found it
extremely disconcerting that Decatur
High School will not have any real
“first responders” or “heroes” (airline
representatives) at the football game.
Just my view. Does anyone disagree?
Denise Locke
Rhome
“Silence says volumes” published
Thursday, Sept. 15
Every time I see one of Mr. Wilson’s
rants, this quote by David Cronenberg
comes to mind.
“Even Hitchcock liked to think of
himself as a puppeteer who was manipulating the strings of his audience
and making them jump. He liked to
think he had that kind of control.”
In my opinion, Mr. Wilson is just
angry and bitter because he can no
longer “manipulate the strings.”
Jeannette Ward
Alvord
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grandfather.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
1700 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 4421
— A woman reported that someone
knocked over her trash can.
400 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD
2698 — A woman reported that her
neighbor walked into her home without
permission.
1000 BLOCK OF U.S. 287 NORTH
— An intoxicated man was arrested
after he was found lying on the floor at
Bono’s.
SOUTH WISE COUNTY PARK
— Deputies searched for a man who
was going to drive his vehicle into the
lake bed. He was later found at Marine
Creek in Fort Worth.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
— A woman said her 15-year-old son
was out of control.
400 BLOCK OF PRIVATE ROAD 3455
— A man reported that his drunk wife
was “acting crazy.”
MONDAY, SEPT. 12
1000 BLOCK OF GRANADA DRIVE
— A son was shouting at his mother.
1400 BLOCK OF ROGERS ROAD
— A woman reported that a tow truck
driver pointed at her in a “threatening
manner.”
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“Given low levels of scientific literacy
prevalent among fundamentalists,
they may have difficulty understanding public issues related to scientific
inquiry or pedagogy, and they may
have a limited capacity to understand
technical information regarding their
own health and safety.” He further
opined that “low levels of scientific
literacy are a substantial barrier to
reasoned discourse and informed political action.”
To that I would add that unless
decisive and effective measures are
taken very soon by all of Earth’s major
industrialized nations, low levels of
literacy in scientific matters will become nature’s weapon of mass destruction. Not only will humanity and our
civilization pay the price for denying
the hard science of global warming,
but also our universe’s only planet
capable of sustaining life as we know
it will suffer the consequences. I have
long maintained that on a planetary
scale, human life is little more than a
rampant infection. Without positive
change soon, nature’s own global immune system will eventually and quite
harshly deal with us.
Ken Hughes
Decatur
Action was taken in Monday night’s
executive session to evaluate the city
manager’s performance and salary
review. The result was a one-year
extension of his contract to bring it to
five years and a 2 percent increase in
salary similar to the rest of the city
employees. His Decatur city salary is
now $100,224.
He has done an excellent job of
managing the city during difficult
economic times. He also worked to get
an A-1 credit rating for the city. In addition to the A-1 credit rating, the fire
department has been successful in
lowering the fire rating to a 3, which
is excellent for a city our size.
The city of Decatur has a lot to be
proud of — an excellent library, fine
medical facility, vibrant Main Street,
great schools and a growing economy.
Action was also taken at Monday
night’s council meeting to increase
the tax rate .0180 per $100 valuation for a total of .6630 per $100. It
is never a good time to raise taxes,
whether it is during good or bad economic times.
Although it was a split vote, council
voted to adopt a budget to include
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three new permanent firefighter positions. Some will say this is adding
to the bureaucracy of the city with
bigger government. I never look at
firefighters or police officers as being
“bigger government,” but as more
protection and safety for the citizens
of Decatur and Wise County. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.
I think this was one of those times.
With the heat, drought and rampant
wildfires we have experienced, we
can’t have enough firefighters, both
permanent and volunteer.
Many new businesses have opened
in Decatur during the past few years,
and additional businesses continue to
make plans to come here. Any individual who is interested can see the
related increase in sales tax revenues
as a result of the new businesses.
These revenues are used to maintain
and improve infrastructure and city
services for all residents.
Decatur has a population of 6,042
citizens. However, at any time during the day, there may be as many as
20,000 to 25,000 people in our city,
and I am concerned with the safety
of all. This tax increase is one that is
well worth the cost.
Joe Lambert
Decatur mayor
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that this type of behavior
won’t continue? He’s proved
over and over it will.
“You send a message with
your decision.”
After 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned with
the 99-year sentence.
Josey’s eyes became red after the jury returned with its
decision. His broad shoulders
hunched forward, as if the
weight of the sentence was
bearing down on him. He was
led out of the courtroom. No
friend or family was there to
tell him goodbye.
Man of many motions
Josey made a host of motions leading up to the trial,
including one to recuse Judge
John Fostel. Administrative
Judge Jeff Walker of Fort
Worth arrived late Tuesday
afternoon to hear Josey’s reasoning on why Fostel could
not be a fair judge in the
case.
Josey spoke little of the
motion, instead using the
chance to vent on a litany of
perceived injustices.
“I’ve been locked up in the
county for 15 months,” he
said. “The only thing they
wanted to do was send me to
the crazy house. Maybe I am
crazy.”
For threatening behavior at
the Wise County Jail, Josey
was sent to the mental institution in Wichita Falls for an
evaluation. He was sent back
to jail after a couple of days.
“They’ve violated every
right I’ve ever had,” Josey
said. “I’ve never been in this
town in my life. I happened to
be coming through here from
the lake pulling a 30-foot
boat, and I got shot off the
highway.”
Several times throughout
the trial, Josey looked at the
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Josey also mentioned the
lawsuit he’s filed against
Wise County.
“Nothing’s never been investigated — nothing,” Josey
said. “I wasn’t in my right
mind. It was temporary insanity. When the bullets were
hitting my car, there was no
way I was in my right mind.”
Josey contended that Fostel
was not fit to be a fair judge
because he had ruled against
nearly every motion he had
made.
“If a judge is not qualified,
you have to show evidence,
not mere opinion, speculation or belief,” Walker said.
“The fact that a judge rules
against you is not a basis for
recusal. You have to find an
extra-judicial bias.
“I gave you an attempt to
prove it, and you haven’t.
Your motion is denied.”
Special precautions
Due to the various threats
he made against public servants and others involved in
the case, extra precautions
were taken during the trial.
Screens were taped over the
windows of the doors leading
into the courtroom. Josey remained shackled during the
trial. A ruffled crimson skirt
surrounded the table he was
sitting at with his attorney,
Alex Tandy, of Fort Worth.
The skirt was placed there
so the jury wouldn’t see the
shackles, which might bias
the jurors’ opinions. In addition, a shock belt was strapped
around Josey’s waist, beneath
his shirt. A nearby sheriff’s
deputy remained poised to
trigger voltage if necessary. It
never was..
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Decatur ISD will provide Credit By Exam for grades 1 through
12 for the purpose of grade or course acceleration and credit
recovery. Students in grades 1 through 5 may be accelerated
one grade level upon successful completion of the exam, school
recommendation and parent consent. Students in grades
6 through 12 may earn credit for an academic course upon
successful completion of the exam and school recommendation.
Credit by exam dates for Fall 2011 are:
TESTING DATES:
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
October 11, 2011 Tuesday
September 22, 2011
October 12, 2011 Wednesday
September 22, 2011
October 13, 2011 Thursday
September 22, 2011
Contact the counselor at your school for registration details.
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Decatur ISD proporcionará Crédito Por Examen para grados 1 por 12
para el propósito de aceleración de grado o curso y recuperación de
crédito. Los estudiantes en grados 1 por 5 puede ser acelerado un nivel
de grado sobre la terminación exitosa del examen, recomendación de
escuela y consentimiento de padre. Los estudiantes en grados 6 por 12
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him, and he jerked the wheel
like he was trying to hit the
patrol car. He did this not
once, but twice.
“When you’re trying to
harm one of us, you’ve crossed
the line. I then instructed the
rookie to shoot out the radiator.”
Riding with Hallenbeck
that day was Trooper William
Wallace. Not long out of the
academy, he was quickly baptized into the hazards of the
job. As Hallenbeck pulled up
alongside Josey’s truck, Wallace fired a pair of bullets into
the pickup’s radiator. But the
sure shot was to no avail.
“I now know that the size
of one of our bullets is not
enough to disable a vehicle,”
Hallenbeck admitted to the
jury.
At this time Hallenbeck
pulled in front of the pickup.
Meanwhile, Trooper Russell
Reid pulled up behind Josey,
and the officers boxed him in.
Video evidence showed Josey
attempting to ram into Hallenbeck’s vehicle and veering
into the other lane, coming
dangerously close to colliding
with oncoming traffic.
At one point during the
chase you can hear Hallenbeck exclaim “Oh, my God!”
as Josey almost hit a northbound vehicle head-on.
After several miles of pursuit, Reid was finally able to
get into position to shoot out
the tires of the pickup with
a shotgun. Josey then veered
into a front lawn and came to
a halt.
Josey continued to play
hard to get. He had the door
locked and refused to get out
of the vehicle. Hallenbeck
smashed the window, unlocked the door and pulled
out a shirtless Josey, ending
a chase that appeared to put
dozens of lives in jeopardy.
After one morning of viewing evidence and listening
to testimony, it took the jury
just more than 30 minutes to
unanimously determine Josey’s guilt. Because he had a
previous felony conviction for
evading arrest in 1990, and
use of a deadly weapon in the
current trial, the jury was
asked to return a sentence of
25 years to life.
Repeat offender
This was Josey’s 11th felony
conviction, and his second for
evading arrest. Other felony
convictions include five felony DWIs, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a
controlled substance and two
counts of forgery by passing.
The earliest conviction dated
back to 1989. Sentences from
previous convictions totaled
more than 57 years, but he always earned an early release.
In this conviction, he will not
be eligible for parole until he
has served at least half his
sentence.
Defense attorney Alex Tandy of Fort Worth argued for
leniency due to the nature of
Josey’s many convictions.
“Besides a couple of forgeries, the rest of Mr. Josey’s convictions are addictive offenses,” Tandy said. “He is a good
human being, but with an addictive personality. I ask you
to give him mercy. Give him
the minimum sentence of 25
years.”
“Addicted?,” countered assistant defense attorney Tim
Cole. “Have you seen any
evidence of that? He’s 47! He
should know better.
“I don’t call it addictive. I’d
call it antisocial, careless and
dangerous. Is there any question after what you’ve seen
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By BRIAN KNOX
The issue of backpacks has
weighed heavily on the minds
of students at Decatur High
School this school year.
Very heavy, as it turns out.
Many students, particularly those in advanced
placement (AP) classes, have
found the materials needed
for their classes have caused
the weight of their backpacks
to reach 25 pounds or more.
On Thursday, school administrators
and
school
board members discussed the
issue and possible ways to
help take a load off the backs
of students.
“We thought we had two
sets of books, a classroom
set and a set for kids to take
home, but that’s not working out like we hoped it
might,” Superintendent Rod
Townsend explained. “They by teachers.
are having to carry some
“I weighed one backpack
things we weren’t aware of.”
and it was 28 pounds, and
Textbooks are part of the is- that was without a textbook
sue. High school Prinin it. It was just the
cipal Jason Cochran
extra stuff they needsaid some students
ed,” Cochran said.
are carrying textbooks
He added that the
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school district has no
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changes made by the recent the binders.
state legislature regarding
All students also carry a
the purchase of textbooks, school-issued laptop computfewer classroom sets of text- er.
books are available, meaning
Townsend said the school
students have to tote their has also ordered about 30
books back and forth rather rolling backpacks for stuthan leaving them in the dents to use. Students can
classroom.
pay a deposit, and when they
Also, much of the mate- return the backpack at the
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This means that you might have more
money to bequeath to your children or
other beneficiaries, and they won’t have
to pay income taxes on withdrawals
from either your contributions or your
earnings, provided your Roth IRA
account has been open for at least
five years. Keep in mind, though, that
your beneficiaries will be required to
take distributions based on their life
expectancy.
As you can see, a Roth IRA can
be an excellent financial “traveling
companion” as you go through life. So
consider adding a Roth to your portfolio
— and bon voyage.
This article was written by Edward
Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor.
Call or visit your local financial advisor today.
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ing backpack, if they choose.
Board member Chris Lowery asked if lockers were an
option. The current building
does not contain lockers.
Townsend said they have
considered adding perhaps
100 lockers, but cautioned
about moving back to a locker
system.
“In most of the high schools
that have lockers, they are
filled with purses, trash and
drugs,” he said.
Decatur journalism students recently interviewed
several students for a video
story on the backpack weight
issue. Of the four students
interviewed for the video,
the weight of the backpacks
ranged from 15.2 pounds to
33.2 pounds. To watch the
students’ video, go to WCMess.com/backpacks.
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8A
Wise
County
PARADISE
Residents should
expect to pay more
By ERIKA PEDROZA
Paradise residents will see
a few increases in rates in the
upcoming fiscal year.
The city council Thursday
approved raising taxes four
cents and water rates by 7
percent as discussed at a
budget workshop last month
and trash pickup rates 34
cents as petitioned by IESI
TX Corp. Division Manager
Chris Henderson.
For the first time since
2008, residents will see an
increase in property tax rates
— from 29.88 cents to 33.9
cents per $100 valuation
— to generate an estimated
$65,000.
This is 8.09 percent ($4,856)
more than last fiscal year, of
which $84.82 is from property added to the roll this year.
The revenue will help fund
a balanced $175,056 budget.
“In order to get the taxable
values up to the property tax
number we have in our budget, we’re going to have to
increase our tax rate a little
bit,” mayor pro tem Michael
Robertson said during the
budget workshop in August.
To cover an anticipated 5percent increase in wholesale
water prices, water rates will
increase as follows:
Q basic rate (up to 1,000
gallons): $31.04 to $34.06;
Q 1,001-5,000 gallons:
$6.09 to $6.52 (per gallon);
Q 5,001-15,000 gallons:
$6.30 to $6.74 (per gallon);
Q more than 15,000: $6.66
to $7.12;
Q school rate: $5.92 to $6.34
per gallon;
Q bulk water sales: $6.02 to
$6.44.
And to “meet financial obligations with stockholders,”
the council approved a 3.31
percent increase in trash
pickup.
“The amount is based on
the published Bureau of
Labor Standard Consumer
Price Index in the DallasFort Worth area,” Henderson
said. “We respectfully ask for
your support.”
Q
Email Erika at epedroza@
wcmessenger.com.
BOYD
Video game blamed
for school lockdown ...
side the Boyd city limits.
“Someone called one of
our counselors (Wednesday)
morning at 8 a.m. and said,
‘There’s this thing on Facebook,’” Emshoff recalled. “We
looked it up, and it appeared
to be a viable threat. So we
notified the police and gave
them all the information we
had. The Boyd Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office
went and took care of the
situation.”
After contacting Arrington,
Emshoff ordered all four Boyd
schools locked down.
“Within minutes, the high
school locked its gate and
the other campuses locked
their outside doors,” the
Boyd school boss said. “We let
schools operate as normal on
the inside.
“At approximately 9:10, I
was notified contact had been
made (between authorities
and the teen), and it’s in the
hands of the Sheriff’s Office
now.”
Arrington said the Wise
County Sheriff’s Office was
not involved in the investigation. He said he initially
asked for a sheriff’s deputy
to assist but canceled that
request when he determined
his department could handle
it.
The Boyd police chief said
after Emshoff notified him of
the Facebook message, “we
contacted the (teen’s) parents
and went to the home. I went
out there and talked with the
parents.
“As far as a threat or alarm
goes, there was no specific
threat to any person. Mr. Emshoff decided to do this (the
lockdown) as a precaution
while our department investigated.”
Arrington said when he arrived at the teen’s home between Newark and Aurora,
the teen was there, too, busy
playing an Xbox game. The
chief said he was told the boy
was home-schooled.
“As far as I know, he’s not
enrolled in any school in Wise
County,” Arrington said. “I
think he and his friends are in
an Xbox “Call of Duty” group,
and many of them were talking back and forth (Tuesday
night) while they were playing the game.”
Q
Email Dave at [email protected].
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940-433-5368 for more info
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Directory
of AREA
CHURCHES
Bring Your Family
Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church .........11 a.m.
Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
First Presbyterian
Church
NEW SALEM
FREEWILL
BAPTIST
CHURCH
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
SUNDAY
10 a.m.…Sunday School
11 a.m.……Morning Worship
Wed. Evening 6 p.m.
Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School…10 a.m.
Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
940-627-5413
Come & Share The Joy
[email protected]
“A Warm Welcome Awaits You
at First Presbyterian.”
Hwy. 51 South
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH BOYD
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Adult & Youth Worship 7 p.m.
Call today about our Mother’s Day Out program
Children Activities and Nursery provided all service
Pastor Mark Autry
140 N FM 730 • 940-433-2607 • www.fbcboyd.org
Sunday
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
Hwy. 287, Decatur
940-627-6131
www.centralfellowship.com
Come Check Us Out!
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evenings 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.
3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur
Pastors
Chris &
Linda Brown
940-626-0006
or 940-300-1771
[email protected]
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.
Decatur, Texas
Phone 940-627-1912
Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Sunday Evening. Small groups including a
5 p.m. meeting at the church
www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
What We Read
Take Heed
The most misinformed people in the church world are those people who do
not read for themselves, but only believe what they hear from others. This is
very dangerous to our status before God. The Bible warns over and over of
the doctrines of men. What is a fable? A great man of truth, the Apostle Paul,
warns us: “The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine… and
they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned into fables” (II
Tim 4:3-4). The basic meaning of the word “fable” is: fiction, a tale, an invented
story. This spirit or teaching is being carried out by someone. Who is it? It is the
false prophets, the deceivers and the workers on the broad road that Jesus
warns us about. A commandment from Jesus: “Enter ye at the straight gate;
for wide is the gate (room for many) and broad is the way, which leadeth to
destruction and many there that go therein. Narrow is the way, which leadeth
unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware (take heed–danger lies near) of
false prophets (fable carriers) who appear in sheep’s clothing (Christian like)
but inwardly (mind set) they are ravening wolves” (Matt 7:13-15). Those on the
broad road are there because it is so easy; they spend no time in the study of
the scriptures. They take no heed to Jesus’ warnings. They fail to recognize the
true workers of God and Jesus. So unknowing, in willful ignorance, they join
their fellow travelers down a road to rejection and destruction. Being sincere
will not cut it. Mother Eve was sincere but look what happened. “Fear God,and
keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecc 12:13). Read
your Bible.
Second Advent Christian Church
615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064
405-624-3334 Call for Bible study time Steve Ryan
Ken May - Pastor
1200 W. Preskitt Rd. - 940-627-3235
www.firstdecatur.us
Call 940.627.5987 to list
your church for as little as
$14.80
a week or email
[email protected]
for more information
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
SUNDAYS
Bible Study - 10 a.m.
Worship - 11 a.m.
Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Services 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.
Call 940-627-5365
Call
940-627-5365
tfhpeople.com
Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of
Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are
on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we
are on the right.
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.
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
817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325
817-636-2496
www.rhomechurchofchrist.org
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. Mike
Brother
DavidMiller
Rucker
Greenwood
Church of Christ
940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193
608 17th Street, Bridgeport
WEDNESDAYS
Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.
940-466-3990
www.slidellbaptist.com
(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287)
940-627-1006
www.ccdecatur.org
Today’s Music
& Casual Dress
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m....................Sunday School
10:15 a.m..................Worship Service
WEDNESDAY
6:00 p.m..........Youth (7th-12th grade)
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Sunday School ................................10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m.
• Passionate about Christ
• Faithful to God's Word
• Committed to Reaching Our Community
Kevin J. Moore, Pastor
www.mountzionalvord.com
Twin Oaks
Assembly of God
300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport
Pastor Gary Sessions
Rann Elementary
1300 Deer Park Rd • Decatur
Sunday at 10 a.m.
• Real Life Messages • Incredible Praise and Worship
• Casual Attire • Exciting Children & Youth Ministries
Youth - Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Weekday Ministry Center, 1308 Old Chico Rd.
940-627-4222
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
Pastor: Robert Haynes
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Music Director: Olin Blase
www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com
CENTRAL
BAPTIST CHURCH
4793 FM 1810 • Chico
940-644-5647
Pastor Fred Ferren
Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.
940-683-3110
Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m.
Rhome
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Church
"A beautiful church, and
friendly people"
200 First St.
at Dogwood
Downtown Rhome
817-637-1633
Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION!!!
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
Family Night (meal served)
Greenwood Baptist Church
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Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m.
www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org
home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/
2347 FM 1204 Other Services:
Greenwood, TX Sunday School
10 a.m.
940-466-7338 Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening
6 p.m.
Traditional Worship Services
Baptist Church
Looking for some spiritual nourishment in the middle of the week?
Come join us in the Wednesday evening interactive Bible study at
7 PM Bible Study
Pastor: Terry Phillips
Mt. Zion
Sunday School. . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study . . 7 p.m.
2840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Nursery & Children’s Church
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised
from the dead, a descendant of
David - that is my gospel"
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Sunday Morning • 10:30
Worship service • Children’s Church
Wednesday evening • 7:00
Bible Study • Youth
2070 Old Denton Road
Decatur, Texas
(Off Hwy 380 Approximately 1.5 miles East of Decatur)
BRIDGEPORT
TXI eliminates 33 jobs ...
$1 million in salary lost to
the local economy.
According to its 2011 annual report, TXI is the largest
producer of cement in Texas.
It operates more than 100
plants in Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada
and California.
But the same report, prepared after the company’s
fiscal year 2011 closed March
31, revealed that TXI has cut
its workforce by a third in the
last three years — down from
3,000 to 2,000 employees.
That’s in line with the cuts
at the plant north of Bridgeport on Highway 101, which
produces crushed stone for
use in concrete, road base and
hot-mix asphalt. It employed
100 workers at full capacity.
“It’s not news, we’re facing
unprecedented times,” David
Perkins, director of corporate
communications and government affairs, said Thursday
from TXI’s corporate office in
Dallas.
“The economic challenges
continue to be very difficult
for the industry. As a result,
we’ve made decisions to reduce our production capacity,
reducing our shifts to single
shift, down from two.”
William Myers, director of
Bridgeport’s Economic Development Corp., was not
taken aback by the news at
Bridgeport Stone.
“Those businesses, quarries, cycle pretty regularly,”
he said. “There have been
significant layoffs, reductions
in force, at different quarries
around here over the years.
“It’s not good news, but with
the national economy the
way it is, it doesn’t surprise
me. The good news is they’ve
got 66 still out there working.
It’s just something private
business has to do from time
to time. They’re trying to become a leaner, more efficient
company out there.”
In April, TXI “swapped”
its sand and gravel plant in
Paradise in a deal with Trinity Industries that gained 26
ready-mix plants for TXI at
the cost of three small sand
and aggregate plants.
Net sales for TXI reached
$1.028 billion, net income
was $87 million and stock
prices were as high as $75
per share in fiscal year 2008,
before the 2009 Wall Street
crash. Net sales for TXI have
been $621 million each of the
past two years.
It had a net loss of $64.9
million for 2011. Its stock
price closed at $38.77 per
share Thursday after falling
as low as $30.11 per share
Aug. 26.
“Broadly, I’d say demand
for our products is down 40
percent, and it’s not just our
company, but industry-wide,”
said Perkins, who was fielding all media calls for the
Bridgeport plant.
He didn’t have a lot of details to offer about the Bridgeport plant. But that mirrored
the sense of uncertainty he
gave off about TXI.
“The consensus was we’d
see recovery, but it hasn’t
happened,” Perkins admitted. “We really don’t have a
good sense of when (a positive turnaround will come),
as a company. We hope it’s
soon.
“We utilize the forecast
that the Portland Cement
Foundation does. They have
an economist on staff. His
projections don’t really see
a significant change until
2013. That’s just a projection.
We look at that and other
things.”
Road-building is a big market for TXI, but the money
to build them comes largely
from federal and state governments. That money has
dried up as governments
whittle on huge deficits.
Also, timing has been a
problem for the company. It
chose 2007 to begin a $375
million expansion at its cement plant in Hunter, located between San Marcos and
New Braunfels on Interstate
35, south of Austin. The project was halted in 2009 only to
restart 18 months later.
It is scheduled to be commissioned in late 2012 and
increase TXI’s annual cement-making capacity from
5.4 million tons to 7.6 million
tons.
Rick’s Metal Recycling
3280 S Hwy 101 • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-3770
TOP PRICE ACCURATE WEIGHT
ON ALL METALS
• #1 Short Iron $225/ Ton
• #2 Short Iron $215/Ton
• Long Iron $195/Ton
• Tin $195/Ton
• Car Bodies w/title $195/Ton
• Aluminum Cans 70¢/lb
• #1 Copper $3.35/lb
• #2 Copper $3.10/lb
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover a New Life in Christ
Medical Center Pharmacy
SUNDAY
Bible Study....................9 am
Worship.................. 10:15 am
Evening Worship........... 6 pm
WEDNESDAY
AWANA..................6-7:30 pm
1204 12th St. • Bridgeport
940-683-4037
www.fbcbridgeport.com
9A
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1101 Eagle Dr. • Suite C
Decatur, 76234
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
115 E. Bypass 287. • Suite B
Alvord, 76225
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Sat.
10A
BRIDGEPORT
Bland, Majka leaving Chamber of Commerce
By ERIKA PEDROZA
Both staff members at the
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will step down from
their positions next month.
Teri Bland will resign as
executive director after five
years, and office assistant
Ora Majka will “retire for
the second time.”
Their last day is Oct. 14.
“I felt it was time to let
someone else with more energy come on board,” Bland
told a full house at Thursday’s chamber luncheon. “I
am confident the board will
find someone better to take
over.”
Bland began heading the
chamber in November 2006,
just a few months after she
and her husband, Superintendent of Bridgeport
schools, Eddie, moved from
Haskell.
Since then, the chamber
has grown from an organiza-
Messenger photo by Erika Pedroza
STEPPING DOWN — Executive Director Teri Bland and Office
Assistant Ora Majka of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
will step down from their positions Oct. 14. Bland has been
with the chamber since November 2006 and Majka since
April 2007.
tion of 164 businesses and
three trademark events —
Butterfield Stage Days, Coal
Miners’ Heritage Festival
and an annual banquet — to
300 members and more than
a dozen happenings, including the PRCA rodeo, Barnett
Shale Clay Shoot, a banquet
that has an auction, Holiday
Shopping Frenzy, quarterly
mixers and Wise County
Legislative Days, and other
features such as a brandnew website and directory.
Attendance at luncheons
has also increased from
about 25 to an average of 70.
Approximately 110 attended
Thursday.
“It’s a tribute to the outstanding board,” Bland said.
“It’s something we, as a
chamber, developed. It’s not
anything I did personally. It
all has to do with the great
support system in our board
of directors and our members.”
In addition to the routine
duties of a chamber, the office has also taken on the
role as the city’s visitors’
center.
“It’s amazing how many
people see the stagecoach
and come in,” Bland said.
“Our visibility since being
at the park has tripled. Consequently, so has the work
— all that we have to track
and report to the state.”
As the demands of the office grew, the office assistant
position was added.
As the two addressed
chamber members, they
were given a standing ovation.
“It has been such a privilege to get to work with the
chamber,” Majka said. “I
would have never had the
opportunity to meet all the
people that I met had it not
been for this position. It has
been a real blessing in my
life.
“It has especially been a
blessing to work with this
lady,” she said as she nodded
toward Bland. “Thank you
so much. I wish the chamber
the best of luck.”
Q
Email Erika at epedroza@
wcmessenger.com.
Majka stepped in temporarily but exceeded her initial three-week limit.
“When I came in April of
2007, I told Teri I’d only be
here for about three weeks,
until Butterfield Stage Days
passed,” Majka said. “That
was four-and-a-half years
ago, and I’ve enjoyed every
minute of it. But it’s time.
I’m looking forward to traveling and doing some things
I’ve been wanting to do.”
Bland echoed the sentiment.
“I plan to clean out a garage and storage buildings
that have been neglected for
five years,” Bland said. “We’ll
still be in the community, so
we’ll still be around to help.”
KAREN
GARRETT
I’D ENJOY HELPING YOU WITH
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The Decatur water board affirmed
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the city’s tax rate to form the complete rate paid by Decatur taxpayers,
which will be 79.3 cents. Refunding
bonds earlier in the year helped the
district save some money, allowing
the rate to drop from 13.5 cents.
The district’s primary purpose is
to issue bonds for city water system
improvements. Its budget is to collect
$750,000 in property taxes along with
$420,000 from the city for its raw water contract with the Tarrant Regional Water District.
So far the district has spent more
than $340,000 buying Lake Bridgeport water, including the two record
highest months of July and August,
when water cost the city almost
$120,000 for 150 million gallons.
Water restrictions implemented
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Directors also agreed to hold a joint
election with the county in November. City voters will be asked to ratify
property annexed into the city since
the district’s formation. The district
and city limits have always been the
same, but the state law that created
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got scared off at Monte’s office,” Hoskins said as a possible explanation of why
Shaw’s office was not actually broken into.
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may have been ripped out
in an attempt to disable any
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Hoskins said cash was stolen from both locations.
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RUSSELL ALAN JONES
port; brothers Glenn Jones
and Jerry Jones, both of Nacogdoches; sister Sue Evans
of Nacogdoches; and stepsisters Betty Allen of Nacogdoches and Margie Phillips of
Timpson.
Wise County Messenger,
September 18, 2011
John Edwards
1924-2011
Funeral for John Edwards,
87, of Decatur was Sept. 12
at Coker-Hawkins Funeral
Home with Bob Lane officiating. Burial followed at
Vashti Cemetery.
Edwards died Friday, Sept.
9, 2011, in Decatur.
Born May 1, 1924, in Trinidad, Colo., to John Liberty
and Othella (Humphries)
Edwards, he married Emma
Elizabeth Lane Sept. 17,
1949, in Montague. He was
a retired loan officer for
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a World War
II Navy veteran. He was a
member of the First Christian Church.
Edwards was preceded
in death by daughter Pamela Sue Edwards; brothers
Horace, George and Jimmie
Edwards; and sisters Violet
Echols and Marjorie Stennett.
He is survived by his wife;
sons Dennis F. Edwards and
wife, Charla, of Decatur and
John K. Edwards of Lake
1954-2011
1936-2011
1946-2011
Funeral for Russell Alan
Jones, 64, of Alvord was
Sept. 16 at Laird Funeral
Home in Nacogdoches with
burial at Old North Church
Cemetery.
Jones died Monday, Sept.
12, 2011, in Decatur.
Born Dec. 27, 1946, in Nacogdoches to George Alvin
and Era (Allred) Jones, he
married Glenda Kay Farris
Oct. 9, 1997, in Chico. He retired from the U.S. Navy in
1992 after 23 years and was
a member of the Old North
Church in Nacogdoches. He
farmed and fished.
Jones is survived by his
wife; sons Glen Alan Jones
of North Richland Hills
and Edward Alvin Jones of
Rhome; stepdaughter Teona
Maroney of Decatur; stepson Eddy Welker of Bridge-
Bill Joe Winn
Melton Lee Davidson
Russell Alan Jones
Funeral for Melton Lee
Davidson, 75, of Alvord was
Sept. 16 at Coker-Hawkins
Funeral Home with the Rev.
Larry Whitaker officiating.
Burial was at Alvord Cemetery.
Born June 18, 1936, to
Jack and Madeline (Byers)
Davidson, he was a lifetime
resident of Wise County. He
married Lois Mae Johnson
Dec. 11, 1981 in Decatur.
Davidson served in the U.S.
Army and retired from TXI
in Chico after working there
26 years.
He was preceded in death
by his wife and brother Tommy Wayne Davidson.
Davidson is survived by
sons Bobby Davidson and
wife, Sylvia, of Irving, Michael Davidson of Wichita
Falls, Billy Davidson and
wife, Melinda, of Minden,
La., Loren “Eddie” Nielsen
of Alvord and Scott Nielsen
of Alma, Neb.; daughters
Linda Davidson and hus-
MELTON LEE DAVIDSON
band, Charlie, of Tecumseh,
Okla., and Faith Ward and
husband, Kevin, of Decatur;
brother Billy M. Davidson
and wife, Mildred, of Bridgeport; grandchildren; and
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert
Davidson, Jeffry Davidson,
Marc Davidson, Tony Davidson, Terry Davidson and
Billy Mac Davidson.
September 18, 2011
Patricia G. Sanders Brown
1970-2011
JOHN EDWARDS
Dallas;
granddaughters
Mandi Anderson and husband, Kent, of Lake Dallas
and Lindsi Haynes and husband, Gerritt, of Springtown;
and
great-granddaughter
Karley Anderson of Lake
Dallas.
Pallbearers were Troy
Dobyns, David Kollman,
Donnie Hancock, Paul Lloyd,
Gerrit Haynes and Kent Anderson.
September 18, 2011
Funeral for Patricia G.
Sanders Brown, 41, of
Rowlett, formerly of Chico, is
noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, at
Jones Family Funeral Home
in Bridgeport. Visitation is
11 a.m. to noon before the
service at the funeral home.
Brown died Tuesday, Sept.
13, 2011, in San Antonio.
Born July 3, 1970, in San
Diego to David W. and Guadalupe Sanders, she joined
the U.S. Army in 1994. Her
assignments included Fort
Sam Houston, Korea, Fort
Polk, La., and the Military
Entrance Processing Station
in Dallas. She worked as a
health care specialist.
Brown was preceded in
death by brother Jaime D.
Sanders.
She is survived by husband Jimmy D. Brown; sons
Kenneth W. Corniel, Christopher J. Corniel and Nicho-
PATRICIA G. BROWN
Funeral for Bill Joe
Winn, 56, of Bridgeport was
Sept. 16 at Balsora Baptist
Church with Glenn Connell
officiating. Burial followed
at Thomas Cemetery in
Bridgeport.
Winn died Tuesday, Sep.
13, 2011, in Bridgeport.
Born Nov. 17, 1954, to
Bill and Anna Jo (Grissom)
Winn, he graduated from
Bridgeport High School in
1973. He was a welder and
an outdoorsman who hunted and fished.
Winn is survived by his
mother; son Jasper Winn
and wife, Dana; grandchildren Kegan, Anna and Pake
Winn; sisters Regina Winn
and Rodna Urban; and extended family.
BILL JOE WINN
Pallbearers were Charlie Joe Winn, Ronny Winn,
Beau Winn, Stephen Forrester, Eddy Houchin and
Gary Houchin.
September 18, 2011
David Kelly Lewis
1958-2011
Private memorial service
for David Kelly Lewis, 53,
of Corpus Christi, formerly
of Decatur, will be held at a
later date.
Lewis died Saturday, Sept.
3, 2011, in Corpus Christi.
He was born June 11,
1958, in Decatur and was
the son of Ted Lewis. He
graduated from Utopia High
School and attended Baylor
University. In 1976, he and
his father owned Wise Construction in Dallas, where
he began his career as a construction
superintendent.
Lewis was a commercial
contractor for restaurants,
banks and schools.
He is survived by his
parents; daughter Alana;
las D. Brown; her parents of
Chico; sisters Alma Sanders
Danks and husband, William, of San Antonio, Nancy
Sanders Maxson and husband, Michael, of Decatur
and Kay Sanders Taylor of
Lubbock; and grandson Erick Corniel.
DAVID KELLY LEWIS
grandsons J.P. and David;
and
great-granddaughter
Jena.
September 18, 2011
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SECTION B
VOLLEYBALL
No. 2 Argyle holds off Decatur
By RICHARD GREENE
The Class 3A volleyball rankings
appear to be in order, at least for
now.
After falling in three games to No.
1 Lucas Lovejoy Tuesday, the Argyle
Lady Eagles used their full arsenal
of hitters and height in the middle
to hold off the No. 3 Decatur Lady
Eagles Friday afternoon.
Argyle rallied from a one-game hole
to beat Decatur 24-26, 29-27, 25-19,
25-23 in a nearly two-hour match.
“It was a tough week for us,” said
Argyle coach Clark Oberle. “Their
defense was solid. This was a good
match for both of us heading into dis-
trict.”
The loss dropped Decatur to 26-4.
It was its second loss to Argyle this
season.
“We should have won,” said Decatur senior outside hitter Kortni Robinson. “We were up in every match.
“It was the hardest match I’ve ever
played in. It was back and forth on
every point.”
Decatur couldn’t hold off Argyle
rallies led by senior outside hitter
Rachel Wilkes and middle blocker
Sawyer Camillo. Wilkes finished with
15 kills. Camillo added 10.
Decatur also had trouble getting
the ball over Argyle freshman middle
blocker Katy Keenan, who recorded
six blocks for kills. She had three in
the match-clinching game.
“One of their middles really stepped
up,” said Decatur coach Claire Rose.
Robinson, who had nine kills, said
Camillo and Keenan were hard to hit
over.
“They were bigger than us, but we
were faster. We need to grow a bit,”
Robinson joked.
Decatur matched Argyle’s arsenal
with a strong match from Kortney
Tompkins, who put down 15 kills.
She had six in the final game. Haley
Dale added seven.
Decatur took game one, rallying
Continued on page 2B
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
COMING UP SHORT — The Decatur Lady Eagles fell to the Argyle
Lady Eagles Friday in the showdown between top-ranked teams in
Class 3A.
DECATUR 42 • CAROLLTON RANCHVIEW 19
PARADISE 20 •
ALVORD 7
Paradise runs
past Bulldogs
Messenger photo by Johnny Britton
PUSHING TO 4-0 — Decatur’s Caleb Hogon sheds a Ranchview tackler during the Eagles’ 42-19 win Friday in their homecoming
game.
Eagles plow through Wolves
By RICHARD GREENE
Decatur senior running back and defensive back Haden Carpenter picked off a
pair of passes and ran for 120 yards Friday,
but didn’t get to go home with the homecoming king crown.
“I’m not that popular,” Carpenter said.
That honor went to senior Ray Cortez,
who with the rest of the Decatur offensive
line had their popularity soaring after a
dominating 42-19 victory over Carollton
Ranchview at Eagle Stadium.
Cortez and the Eagles line plowed the
way for the Eagles to run for 399 yards on
44 carries. Decatur finished with a total of
606 yards.
“The linemen made a lot of big holes,”
Carpenter said. “This was their best week.
It’s easy to run when you’ve got big holes in
front of you.”
Decatur coach Kyle Story, who returned
to the sidelines after missing last week’s
game to be with his son in the hospital, also
praised his offensive line’s work in getting
the team to 4-0.
“I’m pleased with our line and the way
they improved this week,” Story said. “They
did a better job run blocking and it made it
easy to gain yards.
“[At 4-0] we’re where we want to be. We
want to make sure we keep improving each
week.”
Carpenter led the Eagles’ rushing attack with his 120 yards on only eight carries. Eighty-five of his yards came on the
Eagles’ first offensive play of the second
half when he broke from the 3-yard line.
He was chased down from behind at the
12-yard line.
The one-two punch of Andrew Sims and
Kale Johnson was just a little too much for
Alvord to overcome in a 20-7 Paradise victory Friday at Panther Stadium.
With the score tied at 7-7 in the third
quarter, Johnson scored on a 29-yard run
to give the Panthers the lead. But the Bulldogs blocked the point-after kick, leaving
Paradise up only 13-7 with 7:55 left in the
quarter.
With just under a minute left in the third,
Sims gave the Panthers some breathing
room when he scored from two yards out.
A successful kick by Dalton Fregia made
it 20-7 headed into the final quarter.
That would end up being the final score
as neither team found the end zone in the
fourth.
The two teams traded scores in the first
half. Paradise took the lead with 9:22 left
in the first when Sims scored his first
touchdown on a 6-yard run, and Fregia’s
kick made it a 7-0 game. The Bulldogs
responded with 11:55 left in the second
quarter when Joe Randall punched it in
on a 13-yard run. Jose Luna’s kick tied the
score.
Sims finished with 131 yards on 17 carries while Johnson had 141 yards on 15
carries for the Panthers.
Alvord quarterback Trevor Hardee had
a game-high 103 yards on 11 of 28 passing.
Alvord (2-2) will seek to rebound Friday as the Bulldogs travel to Valley View.
Paradise (3-1) will host Nocona in a homecoming game Friday.
Story by Brian Knox from game information provided by Robert Johnson.
CHICO 46 • SANTO 6
Dragons right ship to move to 3-1
After their only loss of the
season, the Chico Dragons
rebounded nicely Friday to
stun Santo 46-6. The Dragons improved to 3-1 with an
all-around offensive performance, plus a stiff defense.
Coach Stephen Carter said
he was especially proud of the
way the team came in with an
attitude to get things fixed after the loss the prior week.
Following key turnovers in
the 31-14 loss last week, the
Dragons did not give up the
ball Friday. Conditions were
sloppy, and while the Dragons
did suffer four fumbles, all
four were returned to Chico
hands.
Santo, on the other hand,
couldn’t hang onto it. The
Wildcats fumbled 11 times,
losing nine.
Chico broke on top quickly
with a 64-yard pass from
Hunter York to Zach Vidal.
The junior quarterback completed 14-22 for 258 yards
and four touchdowns on the
night.
Vidal caught three for 85
yards, including two scores,
before leaving near the end of
the first half with an injury.
After a missed two-point
pass left Chico up 6-0, Santo
tied it on a 39-yard run late
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
FINDING RUNNING ROOM — Paradise’s
Callahan Storey breaks free during the
Panthers’ win over Alvord Friday.
2B
SPORTS
PROSPER 49 • BRIDGEPORT 7
BRAD D. FAGLIE, MD
Eagles storm past Bulls
By BRANDON EVANS
A storm ruined Prosper’s
halftime homecoming festivities, but the football team
more than made up for it
with a 49-7 route of the visiting Bridgeport Bulls.
The game started an hour
late due to lightning. It
couldn’t have started late
enough for Bridgeport.
As the rain continued to
pour throughout the late
night, the Prosper Eagles
continued to post points on
the scoreboard.
The Bulls’ normally potent offense was stymied. An
offense that in the first three
games of the season averaged
500 yards and more than 50
points was held to one score
and 101 total yards.
“We got overwhelmed,”
said Bridgeport coach Danny Henson. “They played a
really good game, and we
couldn’t answer.”
Prosper’s quarterback Javell Allen ran up and down
the field at will. The senior
accounted for 101 yards and
two touchdowns through the
air. He added another 186
yards and four touchdowns
on the ground on 13 touches.
Prosper scored the first two
touchdowns of the night. Allen took an 18-yard run into
the end zone on the Eagles’
first possession. Then, early
in the second quarter, Allen
connected on a 10-yard pass
to Torii Hunter Jr.
Bridgeport responded with
a 23-yard passing touchdown on a fourth-and-long
play. Quarterback Colby Mahon hit a wide open Trent
Schuett in the end zone.
But a 69-yard run by Allen one minute later put the
game out of reach.
Senior receiver Garrett
Mullins was still out with
an injury, and quarterback
Colby Mahon left the game
after the first Bull possession of the second half. He
took himself out of the game
due to neck pains. Mahon
took several brutal hits in
the backfield, while trying to
stand tall in the pocket.
Backup quarterback Jr.
Mclaughlin was out due to a
medical issue.
“We were hoping to come
back in the second half, but
we threw an interception on
our first possession,” Henson said.
Bridgeport moves to 3-1
on the season, while Prosper
now has a 2-2 record.
“We have to rebound and
make some improvements in
a lot of areas,” Henson said.
The Bulls must regroup
and get ready to play Alvarado, a team that beat Prosper
earlier this season.
BOYD 34 • GRAPEVINE FAITH 6
Boyd shuts down Grapevine after weather delay
Despite a late start, the
Boyd Yellowjackets didn’t let
Friday’s weather slow them
down in a 34-6 dismantling
of Grapevine Faith.
The weather delay pushed
kickoff back an hour, but
Boyd went to work with 21
first-half points while shutting down the visitors most
of the night.
Jared Cate got the ‘Jackets on the board with a 12yard run in the first quarter
and a 13-yard run in the
second quarter. The senior
quarterback then threw
a 31-yard scoring pass to
Chasen Starnes with 21 seconds left in the half. Abram
Moreno converted 3-3 extra
point kicks to make Boyd’s
margin 21-0 at the half.
Grapevine got its only
points on an 11-yard run in
the third quarter to trim the
lead to 21-6.
Boyd responded with two
interceptions in the fourth
quarter and a 7-yard Fino
Cardona touchdown run and
a 42-yard Cate-to-Starnes
pass to stretch it to the final
margin. Moreno was 1 of 2
on the final kicks.
Starnes and Moreno were
also responsible for the
Boyd pickoffs, and Gabe Gillespie collected a Grapevine
fumble in the first half.
Boyd did not turn over the
ball, with Cate going 14 of
21 passing with no interceptions and the ground game
getting 132 yards on 29 carries. The only fumble found
its way back into Boyd
hands. The ‘Jackets also
committed no penalties.
Starnes was the leading
receiver with four for 113
and Cardona ran it 14 times
for 83 yards.
About the only bright spot
for Grapevine was Davey
Nanson, who ran 27 times
for 148 yards. The rest of
the offense managed just 47
yards rushing and 13 yards
passing on 2-9.
Boyd, 3-1, winds up its
non-district schedule Friday hosting Pilot Point for
homecoming, followed by a
bye week and then the start
of district play.
LOOKING FOR AN OPENING — Boyd running back Fino
Cardona looks for running room in the Yellowjackets’ win.
Continued from page 1B
DECATUR ROYALTY — Decatur seniors Natalie
Neighbors, top, and Ray Cortez were named
2011 Homecoming King and Queen.
Dustin Brazeau ran the ball in
five plays later to put Decatur up
35-7. It was his third score of the
night. Brazeau finished with 49
yards on 12 carries.
Ethan King added Decatur’s last
touchdown with 4:11 left in the
third quarter, stretching the lead to
42-7.
Decatur pulled its starters for
much of the fourth quarter.
Decatur quarterback Garrett
Muehlstein took his final snap in
the third quarter after completing
11 of his 17 attempts for 207 yards.
On his first pass of the night, he
connected with Ben Blattner for
69 yards. The play set up a Max
Junkert touchdown from the 3-yard
line.
Muehlstein ran for 77 yards on
six carries, including a 10-yard
sprint to the end zone in the second
quarter.
Against mostly Decatur reserves,
Ranchview scored a pair of touchdowns in the final frame and gained
127 of its 208 yards.
Decatur’s starting defense was
near dominating in the first half,
forcing punts on four of Ranchview’s
seven possessions.
The Wolves’ lone first-half score
came after a pair of penalties and a
punt gave them the ball in Decatur
territory at the 44-yard line.
“Our starting defense has been
shutting people down every time
out,” Carpenter said.
He picked off Ranchview quarterback Marcus Wimby twice — late in
the first half and in the third quarter.
“He had a good night,” Story said
about Carpenter. “He broke on both
those passes and made the picks.
He also ran the ball good.”
Decatur didn’t turn either interception into points. But it was one
of only a few things that didn’t go
its way on homecoming.
Dragons right ship to move to 3-1 ...
in the first quarter.
Chico took charge with
three second quarter scores.
York and Vidal hooked up
again on a 6-yard strike for
a 12-6 lead.
Then York let his feet do
the talking with a 13-yard
run. He threw to Gabriel Rohan for the extra points and
a 20-6 lead with 4:15 to go.
And with only nine seconds left in the half, York
was on target again to Kyle
Potteiger for 35 yards and
a touchdown. Potteiger also
kicked the extra point to
make it 27-6 Dragons at the
half.
Troy Johnson came on
to catch four passes for 60
yards, including an 11-yard
TD from York early in the
third quarter. Potteiger
Paradise 20, Alvord 7
Alvord
Paradise
0
7
booted the lead to 34-6.
Victor Velazquez added a
pair of touchdown runs in
the fourth quarter, from five
and three yards. Neither extra point try was good.
Garland McCoy was the
Dragons’ leading rusher
with nine carries for 82
yards as Chico piled up 461
total yards, 276 through the
air and 185 on the ground,
good for 22 first downs.
Santo was limited to 157
yards of offense, including
3-7 passing for 16 yards.
Neither team was intercepted.
About the only weak spot
for Chico was nine penalties
for 65 yards.
That’s something for Carter and his troops to work on
this week as they prepare
for the final non-district
game Friday at Ranger.
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Boyd 34, Grapevine Faith 6
7
0
0
13
0
0
- 7
- 20
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Paradise - Andrew Sims 6 run; Dalton Fregia kick
Second Quarter
Alvord - Joe Randall 13 run; Jose Luna kick
Third Quarter
Paradise - Kale Johnson 29 run; kick blocked
Paradise - Sims 2 run; Fregia kick
Fourth Quarter
Alvord Paradise
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . 22
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 30-100. . . .44-325
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . 103. . . . . . . 79
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203. . . . . . 404
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . .11-28-0. . . . . 5-9-1
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38. . . . . .3-37
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 2-0. . . . . . .5-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 3-15. . . . . .8-75
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Alvord, Randall 16-66; Paradise, Sims
17-131, Johnson 15-141
Receiving - Alvord, Matt Dunn 3-34; Paradise,
Jarrett Roper 4-53
Passing - Alvord, Trevor Hardee 11-28-0-103;
Paradise, Josh McDowell 5-9-1-79
Grapevine Faith 0 0
Boyd
7 14
6
0
0
13
- 6
- 34
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Boyd - Jared Cate 12 run; Abram Moreno kick
Second Quarter
Boyd -Cate 13 run; Moreno kick
Boyd - Chasen Starnes 31 pass from Cate;
Moreno kick
Third Quarter
Grapevine - Jared Pruett 11 run; kick failed
Fourth Quarter
Boyd - Fino Cardona 7 run; Moreno kick
Boyd - Starnes 42 pass from Cate; kick failed
Grapevine
Boyd
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . 12
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 44-195. . . .29-132
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . 211
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208. . . . . . 343
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . . . . 2-9-2. . . 14-21-0
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33. . . . . .3-28
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 2-1. . . . . . .1-0
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 5-30. . . . . . .0-0
Rushing - Grapevine, Davey Nanson 27-148;
Boyd, Fino Cardona 14-83
Receiving - Grapevine, Cody Bagwell 1-7; Boyd,
Chasen Starnes 4-113
Passing - Grapevine, Jared Pruett 2-9-2-13; Boyd,
Jared Cate 14-21-0-211
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No. 2
Argyle
holds off
Decatur ...
Eagles plow through ...
Messenger photos by Johnny Britton
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Alvord Medical Clinic, P.A.
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from an 11-5 deficit. Joey
Redwine led the charge
back, serving four aces in
a five-point span to tie the
game at 15.
Decatur took the lead
19-18 on a Robinson kill.
After trading ties, Dale
put Decatur ahead 2524 with a tip that fell in.
Tompkins closed the game
with her second kill.
Decatur took a 15-10
lead in game two on a
Dale block for a kill. Argyle stormed back, tying
the game at 17. The game
went back and forth with
Wilkes tying it at 27 with
her 10th kill. After a Decatur hitting error, Wilkes
evened the match with
another kill.
In game three, Decatur
jumped out to an 11-6 lead
after a Tompkins kill and
Argyle error. But that advantage quickly evaporated with Argyle stringing
together 10 straight points
to take a 16-11 lead.
Argyle went on to win
the game by six.
Decatur built a 13-10
lead in game four despite
troubles at the service line
early in the game. Decatur
made two of its six service
errors in the match in the
fourth game.
“Service errors can be
such a momentum killer,”
Rose said. “They will come
back and bite you, and
they did.”
Argyle tied the game at
14 and traded points until Brooke Robertson put
them ahead 21-19 with
back-to-back kills.
Decatur fought back to
tie the game at 22 on a
Dale kill. Tompkins, hitting from the back row,
gave Decatur a 23-22 advantage.
But Wilkes willed her
team back in front with
two kills before her teammate Sara Irons closed
the showdown with one
last shot.
While coming out on the
short end, Rose said her
team will grow from the
match.
“We learned to play
good volleyball against a
good team,” she said. “It
was a great match against
a great team.”
Decatur will play Prosper Tuesday before jumping into the District 5-3A
schedule.
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Prosper 49, Bridgeport 7
Bridgeport
Prosper
0
7
7
21
0
14
0
7
-
7
49
First quarter
Prosper - 9:33; Javelle Allen 18 run; Cale Brewer
kick
Second quarter
Prosper -11:20; Torrii Hunter, Jr. 10 pass from
Allen; Brewer kick
Bridgeport - 8:44; Trent Schuett 23 pass from
Colby Mahon; Ricky Martinez kick
Prosper - 7:43; Allen 69 run; Brewer kick
Third quarter
Prosper - 6:21; Hunter 23 pass from Allen; Brewer
kick
Fourth quarter
Prosper - 8:06; Mitch Patin 23 pass from Matt
Frazer; Brewer kick
Bridgeport
Prosper
First downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . 15
Rushes. . . . . . . . . . . . 19-(-12). . . .48-340
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113. . . . . . 106
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101. . . . . . 446
Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17-1. . . . 6-10-0
Punt-average . . . . . . . . . . 5-45. . . . . . .0-0
Fumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-0. . . . . . .3-2
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55. . . . . .7-55
Individual statistics
Rushing: Bridgeport, Gabe Huerta 7-13. Prosper,
Javelle Allen 13-86.
Passing: Bridgeport, Colby Mahon 6-17-1-113.
Prosper, Allen 4-8-0-56.
Receiving: Bridgeport, Trent Schuett 4-110.
Prosper, Torii Hunter Jr. 4-44.
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Chico 46, Santo 6
Santo
Chico
6 0
6 21
0
7
0
12
- 6
- 46
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Chico - Zach Vidal 64 pass from Hunter York;
pass failed
Santo - Richard Saine 39 run; kick failed
Second Quarter
Chico - Vidal 6 pass from York; run failed
Chico - York 13 run; Gabriel Rohan pass from York
Chico - Kyle Potteiger 35 pass from York; Potteiger
kick
Third Quarter
Chico - Troy Johnson 11 pass from York; Potteiger
kick
Fourth Quarter
Chico - Victor Velazquez 5 run; kick failed
Chico - Velazquez 3 run; kick failed
Santo
Chico
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . 22
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 30-141. . . .36-185
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . 276
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157. . . . . . 461
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . . . . 3-7-0. . . 15-25-0
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27. . . . . .2-27
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . 11-9. . . . . . .4-0
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 5-25. . . . . .9-65
Rushing - Santo, Zane Mooney 11-51; Chico,
Garland McCoy 9-82
Receiving - Santo, Brandon Haley 2-12; Chico,
Zach Vidal 3-85, Troy Johnson 4-60
Passing - Santo, Zane Mooney 3-7-0-16; Chico,
Hunter York, 14-22-0-258
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Decatur 42, Ranchview 19
Ranchview
Decatur
0 7
14 14
0
14
12
0
- 19
- 42
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
Decatur - 8:13; Max Junkert 3 run; Taylor Spence
kick
Decatur - 4:10; Dustin Brazeau 1 run; Spence
kick
Second Quarter
Ranchview - 10:25; Kendall Kyles 6 pass from
Marcus Wimby; Juan Flores kick
Decatur - 6:59; Garrett Muehlstein 10 run;
Spence kick
Decatur - 2:38; Brazeau 3 run; Spence kick
Third Quarter
Decatur - 10:24; Brazeau 1 run; Spence kick
Decatur - 4:11; Ethan King 9 run; Spence kick
Fourth Quarter
Ranchview - 9:13; Chris Wimby 9 run; Flores kick
Ranchview - 2:15; Marcus Wimby 9 run; run failed
Ranchview
Decatur
First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. . . . . . . 20
Rushes-Yards . . . . . . . . 37-165. . . .44-399
Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 43. . . . . . 207
Total Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208. . . . . . 606
Comp-Att-Int . . . . . . . . .4-16-2 11-19-207
Fumbles-Lost . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0. . . . . . .5-2
Punts-Average . . . . . . . . . 6-36. . . . 3-27.6
Penalties-Yards . . . . . . . . . 2-15. . . . . .7-70
Rushing: Ranchview - Tramaine Hall 1-9, Marcus
Wimby 19-110, Dominique Carter 11-33, Chris
Wimby 3-7, Gibbran Perez 1-0, Kendall Kyles 18, Tirreyun Crowe 1-(minus 2). Decatur - Haden
Carpenter 8-120, Max Junkert 4-17, Dustin
Brazeau 12-49, Garrett Muehlstein 6-77, Blake
Haney 3-4, Jared Durdon 2-21, Ethan King 2-22,
Grayson Muehlstein 5-73.
Passing: Ranchview - Marcus Wimby 4-16-243. Decatur - Garrett Muehlstein 11-17-0-207;
Grayson Muehlstein 0-2-0-0.
Receiving: Ranchview - Chris Wimby 2-13, Kyles
1-6, Matt Acker 2-24. Decatur - Brazeau 2-45,
Ben Blattner 1-69, Mason Terrell 2-26, Cooper
Jackson 1-6, Taylor Spence 1-10, Caleb Hogan
2-29, Chris Saunders 2-22.
3B
SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY
From tears to cheers
m
Alvord freshmen get career off to fast start
By RICHARD GREENE
The first workout of Clara Brashears’
high school cross country career is one
her classmates won’t let her forget.
“She was crying,” said her fellow freshman Lacey Watkins.
Brashears tries to explain those firstday tears: “I thought we still had a mile
left. But there was only about 200 meters.”
Less than two months later, there’s no
sign of tears from Brashears, or Alvord’s
other two freshmen Watkins and Makayla Perry as they’ve quickly caught up to
speed with the rest of the Lady Bulldogs.
Last weekend, Brashears ran the
team’s top time as Alvord won the Fossil
Ridge Run of the Panther in Keller. She
finished the two-mile course in 13:01 to
take eighth place.
Watkins ran 13:30 in the same race as
Alvord’s fifth runner in 29th place. Perry
ran a 14:32 in the junior varsity race to
take 13th.
They were to run Saturday with the
rest of the Alvord squad at the Assault of
the Eagle Summit race in Decatur, starting at 8 a.m.
Alvord cross country coach Curtis Enis
has been impressed by the young trio but
is not shocked after seeing them run for
his wife, Rhonda, in junior high. The girls
proudly point out that they never lost
a cross country or track meet in middle
school.
“I’m not surprised after watching them
last year,” he said. “They don’t have any
fear. They have the approach that I put
on my shoes like everyone else and can
run with anybody.”
Enis also pointed out the team could
have a fourth freshman in the mix by the
end of the season, Brooklyn Mitchum,
who has been down with a back injury all
year.
Brashears and Watkins began training
over the summer and matched the veteran runners step for step when the Lady
Bulldogs started workouts in late July.
Enis said their commitment has paid off
and allowed them to run with older girls
from the start of the season.
FAST-STARTING FRESHMEN — Alvord’s Makayla Perry, Clara Brashears and Lacey Watkins
have added depth to the Lady Bulldogs on their quest to return to the state meet.
“They were both committed to the
program this summer and are reaping
the benefits of doing the summer workouts,” he said. “They are a little ahead of
Makayla who missed most of the summer. But she’s improved each week.”
Perry said it’s been hard trying to play
catch-up.
“It’s been a slow start since I wasn’t
here over the summer, but I’m working
my way back up,” she said.
The young runners can get lost among
their older peers, who look like giants
compared to them. Brashears is only 4-8.
Perry is 5-1. Watkins is the tallest of the
trio at only 5-3.
“We’re
definitely
the
shortest,”
Brashears said. “It’s like where are we
at?”
Their lack of size has led to them getting more than a few shoves from other
competitors in races.
“In one race, one girl pushed me over,”
Brashears said.
Watkins pointed out that she fell twice
in her last race.
The freshmen do have plenty of veteran runners on the team to help them and
even stand up for them. The Lady Bulldogs have four seniors and a junior.
“They’ve taken us under their wings,”
Brashears said.
Enis has seen no issues with the young
runners fitting in with his veterans that
made the state meet two years ago.
“It’s an interesting dynamic,” he said.
“The older ones have been there and done
that. They see it as having to compete for
a spot on the team and for a position.
They don’t want to get beat by a freshman. But the seniors have done a great
job of accepting the freshmen. The freshmen have respected what the seniors
have done.
“They are all about the team. They
want to get back to Round Rock and get
on the stage.”
Before then, the freshmen know they
have a lot of hard work left to do. It’s not
something they shy away from, seeing
how far it’s taken them so far.
Only Perry claims to actually be a distance runner, competing in the mile and
2400 in junior high. Brashears ran the
800 and the mile. Watkins is naturally a
hurdler and sprinter.
“I’m not a long distance runner at all,”
Watkins said.
Perry added: “It’s been all hard work.”
But the hard work that led to tears early in the season has been replaced with
the more common laughs and giggles.
“I can’t help laughing when I’m around
Lacey,” Brashears said.
Those laughs do stop when the starting
gun is fired, and the freshmen become as
serious as the other experienced runners.
“When it comes to running, we don’t
laugh at all,” Brashears said.
There’s also no more tears.
VOLLEYBALL
Decatur, Chico, Bridgeport pick up victories
In a tuneup before their showdown with No. 2 Argyle Friday,
the Decatur Lady Eagles picked up a second victory over the
Nocona Lady Indians in four days Tuesday.
The third-ranked Lady Eagles beat Nocona 25-11, 27-25, 2516.
Decatur also had topped the Lady Indians Saturday in the finals of the Buckle Up for Lane’s Sake Tournament in Nocona.
Kortney Tompkins, who was the MVP of the tournament,
continued her strong play Tuesday. She put down 13 kills to
lead Decatur offensively and made 15 digs on defense.
Annelise Carpenter hammered five kills and blocked nine
shots. Haley Dale added five kills.
Senior setter Joey Redwine made 32 assists to go along with
four kills, six blocks and five digs.
Kortni Robinson had 12 digs with her three kills. Amanda
Delka finished with eight digs.
The Chico Lady Dragons outlasted Forestburg in five games Tuesday to remain unbeaten in District 11-A.
After trading games, the Lady Dragons eventually took the match
with a 15-12 game-five win. Chico (14-7, 2-0) won 25-21, 18-25, 25-18,
16-25, 15-12.
Chico got off to a strong start but couldn’t shake Forestburg. Chico
helped Forestburg with its hitting and receiving errors.
The Lady Dragons had 39 hitting errors in 158 attempts. They
made 11 miscues in serve receive.
Chico did have a strong game at the service line with only seven errors, serving at 94 percent. Ann Turlington netted two of the
team’s three aces.
Offensively, Hannah Avants led the way with 19 kills. She also had
31 digs.
Malori Moss added 13 kills and 13 digs.
Molli Umphress handed out 20 assists and made 15 digs.
After dropping the first two games Tuesday,
the Bridgeport Sissies rallied to knock off the
Sanger Lady Indians in five games.
The Sissies narrowly won the fifth 15-13 to
complete the comeback. Bridgeport (15-8) took
the match, 21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 31-29, 15-13.
The Sissies got huge offensive matches from
Madyson Hancock, Mariah Clayton and Sabrina
Garza.
Hancock put down 16 kills. Clayton added 15
kills to go along with eight blocks.
Garza finished with 14 kills.
Defensively, libero Angelica Reyes led the
charge with 17 digs. Leah Guinn made 10. Tiffany Hawkins added eight, and Taylor Henson
seven.
WISE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL LEADERS
Kills
Name, School
Kortney Tompkins, Decatur
Hannah Avants, Chico
Madyson Hancock, Bridgeport
Makenna Burt, Paradise
Jazmin Vaughn, Northwest
Courtney Andrews, Paradise
Mariah Clayton, Bridgeport
Brooklyn Scarborough, Boyd
Sabrina Garza, Bridgeport
Ellen Coconougher, Northwest
Rachel Runnels, Paradise
Malori Moss, Chico
Rachel Bower, Northwest
Kayla Knaust, Northwest
Victoria Leisure, Northwest
Joey Redwine, Decatur
Kortni Robinson, Decatur
Haley Dale, Decatur
Annelise Carpenter, Decatur
Parker Tate, Boyd
Blocks
Name, School
Makenna Burt, Paradise
Annelise Carpenter, Decatur
Haley Dale, Decatur
Mariah Clayton, Bridgeport
Matches
29
21
23
14
29
14
23
17
23
29
14
21
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
17
Kills
244
160
172
103
200
90
158
95
126
153
72
123
144
136
131
127
111
108
106
51
Matches Blocks
14
78
29
146
29
111
29
77
23
57
Average
8.41
7.6
7.48
7.35
6.89
6.42
6.87
5.58
5.47
5.27
5.14
5.8
4.96
4.68
4.51
4.37
3.82
3.72
3.65
3.00
Average
5.57
5.03
3.83
2.65
2.47
Malori Moss, Chico
Brooklynn Scarborough, Boyd
Cooper Martin, Decatur
Victoria Leisure, Northwest
Digs
Name, School
Jennifer Buell, Paradise
Brooke Berryhill, Northwest
Brooke Barnett, Boyd
Brooklyn Scarborough, Boyd
Parker Tate, Boyd
Amanda Delka, Decatur
Danielle Foster, Boyd
Paige Gittings, Boyd
Lakin O’Dell, Northwest
Angelica Reyes, Bridgeport
Malori Moss, Chico
Ingrid Boatman, Decatur
Marley McCune, Boyd
Courtney Sanders, Boyd
Casey Tate, Chico
Cameron Bowyer, Chico
Araliza Galindo, Chico
21
29
29
21
17
29
29
44
50
47
34
24
35
36
2.09
1.72
1.62
1.62
1.41
1.34
1.24
Matches
14
29
17
17
29
17
21
29
17
17
29
23
21
29
29
17
17
21
21
21
Digs
332
434
256
195
317
175
204
262
150
147
252
194
151
201
180
96
90
98
105
97
Average
23.71
14.9
15.05
11.47
10.9
10.2
9.7
9.03
8.82
8.64
8.69
8.4
7.19
6.93
6.2
5.64
5.29
4.67
5
4.62
Leah Guinn, Bridgeport
Assists
Name, School
Tiffany Hawkins, Bridgeport
Jaxie O’Dell, Northwest
Molli Umphress, Chico
Taylor Henson, Bridgeport
Marley McCune, Boyd
Araliza Galindo, Chico
Aces
Name, School
Ingrid Boatman, Decatur
Brooklynn Scarborough, Boyd
Tiffany Hawkins, Bridgeport
Angelica Reyes, Bridgeport
Lakin O’Dell, Northwest
Parker Tate, Boyd
Kasey Wages, Bridgeport
Paige Gittings, Boyd
Makayla Mayfield, Decatur
29
23
128
96
Matches Assists
29
638
23
316
29
371
21
173
17
142
23
161
17
89
21
67
Matches
29
29
29
17
23
23
27
17
23
17
17
29
Aces
43
43
40
37
33
33
33
31
27
24
22
22
4.41
4.17
Average
22
13.74
12.79
8.24
8.35
7
5.23
3.19
4B
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Acreage
Apartments
• Sunset - 8.83 acres, 25x75 horse barn,
tank, water. $59,500
• Alvord Schools - 10.3 acres, wooded with
deep well. $75,000
• N. Sunset - 150 acres, Denton Creek, good
farm & hunting place. $3,500 per acre
• N. Sunset - 20 acres Hwy 101. $80,000
• N. Alvord - Prime Hwy. 287 & CR Frontage
16+ acres. $12,000 per acre
• N. Alvord - 13 acres, two CR frontage,
$6,500 per acre.
• Lake Bridgeport - Waterfront property,
2/1.5 remodel. $95,900
• Sunset - 167 acres, good cattle & horse
place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well &
septic. $2,995 per acre
• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles.
$9,000/acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 - 30x40 commercial
building. Good business or makes a nice
home. $69,500 Seller anxious
• Sunset - 26+/- acres, new stock tank.
$5,000 per acre. Owner Finance.
• Decatur - 5+ acres, good Hwy 380 frontage.
$145,000
• Alvord - 5+ acres, Alvord school, heavily
wooded. $35,000
• N. of Bowie 160 acres, rough and rugged
$2,595/acres
• Park Springs - 9+ acres $4,500 per acre
Owner Financing.
• Sunset - Hwy. 287 93 beautiful acres, barn,
coastal, lots of tanks. $3,500 per acre.
• S. of Boyd - 32+ acres FM 730 on Trinity
River. $6,500 per acre
• E. of Sunset - 2-10 acre tracts, sell one or
both. $4,500 per acre.
PENDING
Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd,
Associate
940-845-2120
940-393-0421 Cell
LAND FOR SALE
FM 455, between Forestburg/Montague. Owner finance, no credit
check, down payment negotiable.
Great schools, beautiful land.
(940)872-1712, (940)736-7239.
SUNSET, 41 ACRES
Dirt & paved road access, tank,
coastal, lot of trees. $3,500/acre.
(940)366-1771,
Business Property
INCOME PROPERTY
downtown Boyd. 2 lots, 1 with building. Call Jack @ (817)727-7141.
Condos/town homes
MUST SEE!
Beautiful, updated 3/2. Full-size appliances stay. Ready to move in.
Best buy, $53,000. Mac, American
Dream Realtors. (940)575-4464.
Homes
FSBO 3/2/2
2200 sq.ft. brick home, 2 acres. Office, granite in kitchen, shop w/gameroom, pool. Built 2009, Alvord.
$249,900. (940)389-3620.
FSBO, $125,000
3/2/2 on 1 acre, fenced backyard,
breakfast bar open to dining/living,
ceramic tile, carpet, fresh paint.
Move-in ready. (940)389-1215
Mini-farm, 2,000 square foot home
with 5 acres, 3 barns, and corral.
Located off Business 101 in Chico.
More acreage available. $125,000.
(940)393-3817.
$300/DEPOSIT
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$600/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
1,000 square foot office space available. 407 S. Washburn Street, Decatur.
Available
Oct.
1.
(940)393-6285.
Retail or commercial office space,
Hwy. 287 South. (940)627-0074.
The Messenger Classifieds...
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Jack Cannon
Broker
940-368-1811
Eric Cannon
940-393-5317
Let Us Help You Buy
Your HUD Home.
HUD Approved Realtors
Cabins & efficiency apartments for
rent, including some as low as
$500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd
area.
Excellent
location.
(940)433-3133.
BRIDGEPORT - 6+ ACRES. $499,000
DECATUR - OVER 10,000 SQ. FT. ON
11+ACRES. $349,000
DECATUR - 1,944 SQ. FT. ON 4+ ACRES.
DECATUR - 6/6 $198,000
30x40, 3-bay shop building on corner of Highway 114 & CR4590.
(817)281-4311.
BEAUTIFUL DECATUR SQUARE
Office space available for rent, includes 3 offices. $325/month. Call
Cannon Realty, (940)393-5317.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
HOMES
Commercial office space for lease
at 805 W. Main, Decatur. Call
(940)627-3600, ask for Rita or Chris
for info.
940-
DECATUR - W. HWY 380, HOME +
OUTBUILDING ON 4 ACRES. $222,000
DECATUR - 2/1 $59,500
SANGER - 4/3/2 $183,500
DECATUR - 4,000 SQ. FT. METAL HOME ON
19+ ACRES. $249,900
PARADISE - 3/2/2 ON 20+ AC. WITH BARNS
DENTON - 5/4/3 $324,900
RHOME - 4/2 ON 6+ ACRES. $134,500
DECATUR - 2/1 $78,000
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ALVORD - 1.55 ACRES. $24,500
RHOME - 88 ACRES. $345,735
DECATUR - MULTI-FAMILY LOTS. $25,000
ALVORD - LOT FOR SALE. $14,500
BOWIE - LAKE FRONT PROPERTY!
5 ACRES. $150,000
SUNSET - 5 ACRES. $37,000
DECATUR - 2.8 ACRES. $19,900
DENTON - 5 ACRES. $149,000
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Lots
3 LOTS, RUNAWAY BAY
level, ready to build, large green
space in rear. (940)210-8517.
Mobile Homes
449 Cozy Cove
Chico $339,000
Jamie K Miller 817-505-6886
Julie Downe 817-239-2390
How relaxing to spend the night on the water, the day
sunning on the upper deck or get into your boat just
out the door to play on the lake. Large shop 40x18,
boat ramp, paved drive and parking. Room to build
your Dream Home.
102 W Aurora Vista Trail
Aurora $69,900
1.22 acre home site in Aurora Vista
New Home Community faces South
with a North backyard. Corner lot.
1998 3/2 MOBILE HOME
on 1 wooded acre with creek. 24x28
carport, Bridgeport School District.
Call (940)389-6567.
4/2 double wide near Boyd on 1
acre. For sale or rent, owner finance.
(817)422-3023
or
(817)281-4311.
Owner finance! 4-bedroom on 1
acre. New appliances and refurbished. (940)367-7542.
Owner finance! House on 2 acres.
Springtown ISD. Heavily wooded
and views for miles. (940)367-7542.
17622 FM 455
Slidell $ 90,000
Lovely 3/2 manufactured home on 1.49
acres ( approx. 518 ft. of FM 455 road
frontage). Attached wood front & back
porches with a detached covered carport.
206 S Ewing
Boyd $47,900
Adorable 2 bedroom bungalow on large
city lot near schools. Recently updated
interior has rustic charm. This home has a
covered front porch, metal roof as well as
2 storage buildings.
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
Free
estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set ups. Free
estimates. Bonded, licensed & insured.
(940)433-3117;
(817)291-4522 (9a.m.-4p.m.); email,
[email protected]
135 Heritage Parkway
Decatur $209,000
4/2/2, 2,019 sq. ft. custom home on 2.01
acres with large shop and above ground pool.
Spacious covered patio with built-in fireplace
for outdoor entertaining.
136 Cowan Crossing
Decatur $43,920
New subdivision adjacent to the LBJ National
Grassland. Several Ponds, beautiful rolling hills,
large oak trees, heavily wooded nice lots, wildlife
available, paved winding roads, minimum 2 acre
lots. Can combine lots for larger acreage. This
lot has new 375 ft water well on site
326 W Ridge St
Decatur $287,000
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informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available
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940.627.9010
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LAND
For sale or lease, 4.23 acres west of
Boyd, with utilities, fenced. Owner finance.
(817)281-4311,
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COMMERCIAL
Metal barn house with storage, 975
Hlavek Road, Decatur. Building with
2 city lots, 504 W. Main, $69,900.
(940)389-5588
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to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
Business property
Commercial property. 2,100 square
foot, 3-year-old office building.
Available August 15. 1485 FM 2264,
Decatur. Shop & yard can be made
available. (817)980-6230, David.
1709 FM 2264
Decatur $285,000
Bring your horses! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
on approximately 10 acres. Great road
frontage, 40X80 barn with 2 stalls and tank
room. Oversized utility room, wood burning
stove, grand 2 story entry.
3/2 home on a beautifully
treed 2.32 acre lot located in
the prestigious Holly Ridge
neighborhood. Enjoy the great
view of the property and wildlife
from the large deck, covered
patio and pool. Landscaped
property and creek view. The
property extends several feet
beyond the creek.
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519 Indian Trail
Decatur- Beautiful executive two story colonial
home on a wooded lot. Located in prestigious
Indian Trails, this property has about 5 ac. fenced for
horses and a 48x42 barn. Large fenced in ground
pool area. The home has granite countertops, large
rooms, and 3 living areas. 2 bedrooms each with
its own bath and a large sitting area are upstairs.
2 bedrooms and 3 baths are downstairs. Lots of
windows across the back overlooking the pool
area and the land. MLS# 11580338 $549,950 Call
Beverly Whetsell at (940)399-9545
170 Private Road 3449 Road
Paradise- two brick located on 16+- acres, in
Paradise schools. It has an insulated shop, 2 stall
horse barn, tack room, a screened in porch with
hot tub and ceiling fans for a great experience in
entertaining. Office or study off Master bedroom.
Nice kitchen cabinets and lot and plenty of room,
Wrap around porch. It has a stocked pond for
fishing. Beautiful trees. Hook-up for a travel trailer
or RV at rear of property, it is rented. Mature oaks.
MLS# 11612085 $315,000 Call Janice Phillips at
(940)393-5240
186 County Road 1650
Chico- If its private and county living is what your
looking for, this property is it! Very secluded with
wooded acres and pasture land. Home offers a
covered porch that wraps around the front, 2 water
wells, barn-shop with its own septic system, fenced
and crossed fenced. Kitchen and dining area have
been remodeled and a new Master bedroom and
bathroom added on. Come to the country and have
a look! MLS# 11638189 $275,000 Call Gina Clark
at (817)253-6935
Chico- Beautiful home, great acreage with huge
oak trees and coastal bermuda, the soothing game
pool and hot tub complete this property. The
home has zoned air conditioning, two separate
living areas, and ideal upstairs study, the nice sized
master bedroom with a large walk in closet makes
this home a must see. The acreage is partially
pipe fenced with horse wire and has room to
accommodate horses, with plenty of room to build
a barn. MLS# 11632018 $259,000 Call Larry
Mader at (940)627-4523
301 Cyndilu Lane
Decatur- Custom built home on oversized lot.
Designer kitchen with granite counter tops,
pantry, pot filler etc. Oversized laundry room
has computer niche. Open floor plan with large
windows; crown molding through out; designer
colors; Super master suite with sep vanities & his
& her walk in closets. Recessed lighting & custom
light fittings; ceiling fans through out; covered
patio & sprinkler system front & back. Storage
space in garage. Excellent location!
MLS# 11421121 $218,000 Call
Lesley Nivens at (940)367-3652
Chico- Over a half acre with 60+ feet
of water front on Lake Bridgeport.
Two bedroom mobile home comes
with water and septic. Nice boat
dock with electrical lift. Ready to go!
MLS# 11624896 Call Janice Phillips
at (940)393-5240
181 Aston Circle
Bridgeport- Large two bedroom home, 2 story,
largest bedroom up, upper deck off
this bedroom. Beautiful water view. Access
through gate across street from house for
swimming, shared boat ramp, use those jet skis.
Large sleeping porch or entertainment area.
Large wood burning fireplace in family room.
Uncovered patio. Beautiful trees on property.
Great lake house or weekender for the price.
MLS# 11612441 $137,000 Call Marcy Caraway
at (817)219-3500
610 S Wickham Street
Alvord- Country feel in city affordable brick
3-2-2, nice floor plans come with 1 acre
lot. Beautifully maintained with nice sized
storage building. Excellent
schools. MLS# 11654916 $134,900 Call Nani
Breashears at (940)577-1452
Gina Clark Nani Breashears Shirley Munn Patti Thrasher Barbara Gentile Janice Phillips
817-253-6935 940-577-1452 940-626-9372 940-577-2733 817-229-2469 940-393-5240
Deena Rue Lesley Nivens Donnie Roberts Beverly Whetsell Larry Mader
Marcy Caraway
817-219-3500 817-247-3111 940-367-3652 940-399-0983 940-399-9545 940-627-4523
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome, 1000
square feet, with fireplace. Furnished $750/month; unfurnished
$700/month; plus $500/deposit.
Very nice in Runaway Bay.
(940)389-0387.
Runaway Bay condo, 1/1, 1 level,
$625/month, $200/deposit. Owner
pays water/sewer/trash. No pets or
smoking. (940)627-4397, Gussie.
Preferred Properties
940-627-1990
1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur
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Lovely 3/2/2 home! Security system, sprinkler system front and back, gas fireplace,
large backyard! Formal dining can easily be used for an office, really nice! Come
See! $134,900 Call Rhonda
No restrictions! Vacant lot located near Lake Bridgeport and Wise County Park.
$7,500 Call Marilyn
Beat the heat! Beautiful 3/2/2 brick home plus 1/1 guest house on 2.88 acre treed lot,
diving pool, 30x40 shop. $299,900 Call Marilyn
12.7 acres of beautiful improved pasture, fenced and cross fenced with stock tank.
Restricted as to no mobiles, no multifamily units and no commercial business. $94,900
Very nice 3/2/2 with 2 living areas, fireplace, covered deck, large shop on 13.7 acres
with tank. $164,900 Call Marilyn
247 acres near Saint Jo with a mixture of pasture for grazing and woods for hunting
and a large stock tank. $2,950/acre Call Marilyn
Luxury town home spacious 2/2.5/2 open loft for office, privacy fence and stamped
concrete patio. $130,000 Call Marilyn
www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com
Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom condo,
large front porch, single story,
washer/dryer.
$675/month.
(940)626-9603.
EMPLOYMENT
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1509 N. Bus. 287
Decatur - 2/1
AVAILABLE SEPT. 1
Duplexes
$995/month
200 Cyndilu
Decatur - Custom 3/2
2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex in Bridgeport, covered carport, no smoking,
no pets, $595/month, $400/deposit.
2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex in Bridgeport, covered carport, no smoking,
no pets, $700/month, $500/deposit.
References required.
(940)390-7002.
Bridgeport, 2-bedroom, $725/month,
$600/deposit.
Call Donna,
(940)389-1615.
Duplex in Alvord, 2 to 3-bedroom,
2-bath. No pets, $650/month,
$350/deposit. (940)393-2386 or
(940)210-0198.
Homes
Decatur: 3/2, 6263 N. FM 51; 4/1,
700 S. Trenchard.
Alvord: 3/2, 603 Scenic; 509 Scenic; 208 Donnel.
Elaine Tubbleville, Leasing Manager, KARL KLEMENT PROPERTIES, INC. Phone: (940)627-6362.
3/2 in Decatur, nice house, large
yard. $825/month, $750/deposit.
(940)389-2548.
Mobile Homes
AVAILABLE SEPT. 1
$1,995/month
817-825-4647
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2/1 on 1/2 acre. Water softener, all
electric, no pets. $750/month, first
and last months rent, $500/deposit.
Decatur. (940)627-1169.
Boyd, Hilltop Village. Only 3 new
homes left! 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
$925/month, $750/deposit.
Call
Donna, (940)389-1615.
Lease to own, 3/2/1 brick in Lipsey
Addition, Decatur. Large shop,
fenced yard. Rent references &
good credit. $950/month, 6-month
lease, $950/deposit, $250/animal
deposit.
(940)389-4417,
(817)233-1551.
Paradise ISD, 3/2 house on 2 acres.
$950/month, $500/deposit plus 1st
& last month’s rent. (817)201-7507.
“Located on the historic Courthouse Square”
Sharon Blessing, Agent • 940-577-2488
Robert Shaffer, Agent • 940-255-4684
Lisa Estrada, Broker • 940-577-5499
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
Fred Meyers, Broker
Mike Jones, Realtor 940-393-5229
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
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104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 940-627-4427
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DECATUR: 201 William Allen. A simply
unique and charming home with 3/2/2, bonus
room and upgrades throughout. Make offer!
Rhome: 262 PR 4737. 4 bedroom, 3 baths,
2,100 sq. ft. on over 2 acres, beautiful interior
touches, two eating areas. FHA, VA or zero
down USDA OK. Call Robert today. $168,950.
Lake Bridgeport- Just reduced! Enjoy your morning drinking coffee on your screened in porch
and listen to the birds chirp. Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath, rock home on 7 lots located in the Lake Shore
Addition. Plenty of room for you to enjoy.
Paradise- Just listed! Completely updated inside and out 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on almost .50
acre. New siding, roof, CHA, flooring, paint, doors, bath, and light fixtures. Move in ready.
FHA Financing Available
Decatur- Custom home on 2 lots. 4 bedroom, 3 bath plus a game room. Updated paint, granite.
Huge backyard, corner lot with abundant trees.
Decatur- Very nice and spacious home in Ridgeview. Home features open floor plan with a formal
dining room and an office-study. An extra room off one bedroom, could be playroom, exercise, or
sunroom. Gorgeous in ground pool with oversized spa, and waterfall. The pool can be heated in cold
weather.
Beautiful Lake Bridgeport, Runaway Bay, North Star Pointe, Moonlight Bay, Sunset Bay,
Silver Lakes, Bridgeport Airport Estates, Lake House Estates- A large variety of lake lots and
waterfront lots available. Call our office first!
Call 940-367-8072
Wise County’s#1 Real Estate Company
(per MLS statistical data)
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Stunning Home! Just minutes from Decatur!
Home offers a fabulous gourmet kitchen, granite
countertops, walk-in pantry, large center island,
peg drawers, cabinet front appliances and
travertine stone tile. Open floor plan with a huge
family room perfect for large family gatherings
or entertaining friends. Faux finish and custom
cabinets throughout. THIS IS A MUST SEE!
Call Sherry 940-399-8246.
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA G. CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
Best of
WISE
2009
[email protected]
Gussie Groves,
GRI ERS
940-627-4397
[email protected]
Sean Williams
940-577-4484
parkerpropertiestexas.com
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.
Food service
THE
PEPPERMILL
DINER
NOW HIRING
All Positions
Full Time
Must be able to
work weekends
Paid weekly
Apply in person
Mon. - Fri. 8-10 am
112 W. Walnut St., Decatur
Responsible woman needs for reasonable share/rental or apartment
on
horse
property
near
Decatur/Boyd/Denton.
[email protected]
or
(903)948-1899.
Storage Buildings
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE IN WISE
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
UNTY MESSEN
CO
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READER’S
CHOICE
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11 - 2012
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
NOW HIRING
Cooks & Dishwashers
Experience is great but not required
Fast paced, energetic restaurant
Come Join Our Amazing Team
Taking applications
Mon. - Thurs. 2 - 4 p.m.
2025 NW. US Hwy 287
Decatur
Wendy’s in Decatur is hiring shift
managers. Fast food experience required. Apply at Wendy’s, 1180 S.
FM 51, Decatur.
Eyecatching Rock Home, recently remodled and updated!
2,200 sq.ft. home has 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms, great closets,
office area, latest decor includes custom tile work, huge shower,
jetted tub. This is a must see!! 1101 S. Trinity $142,500
[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.
Beautiful Ranch style home, 4
bedroom, 2 bath with game room on
3 acres. Great home for entertaining
with open concept floor plan, covered
patio with beautiful views. Heavily
treed. Large Master bedroom, master
bath has separate shower, dual
vanities and walk-in closets. Offers
quiet and peaceful living!
2 beautiful homes! 4 bedroom home,
ceiling treatments, granite counter tops,
WBFP, tile hand-scraped wood-look
flooring. Second home 1/1 with granite
counter tops, washer and dryer hookups,
and more. 5 acres, good for horses.
Trees, lake access, gazebo. $399,500
Great horse or recreational property!
Nice 3 bedroom brick home on 7 acres.
Sandy loam soil. 2 large living areas,
some custom painting. RV parking.
Cross fenced w/water to several pastures.
Electronic entry gate. $247,500
John Lanier
940-627-9714
[email protected]
BRIDGEPORT: Commercial property. 2.85 acres 1/2 half mile West of new Weatherford
College on Hwy 380. Co-op water, open land with some trees. MH home on south end of
property. Can be used as office or live in while building your store, restaurant, etc. $285,000
Great location! No City Taxes. Within walking distance to Young
Elementary. Nice 1,680 sq. ft. home on 3.12 acres with mature trees,
open floor plan with remodeled kitchen. Nice multi-level wooden
deck, carport, storage building, horse facilites, tack room, and is
fenced and cross fenced. Buyer to verify all measurements. $149,900
• RN’s ICU*IP Rehab*CVICU*ED
*Behavioral*Surgery*Wound Care
• Behavioral Health - LVN*CNA
• Laboratory - MT/MLT
• HIMS - EDM Analyst
• IP Rehab Occupational Therapist
• WCCA - Nurse Practitioner/PA*MA
• Bariatrics - Insurance Verification Spec
• QA - Joint Commission Coord. LVN/RN
• Surgery - Environmental Tech
• Admissions - Admission Clerk
• Dietary - Cook/Dietary Aide
• Enviromental SVCS - Housekeeper
Part time/PRN
• Behavioral - Clinical*Adm Therapist
• Wellness - Front Desk*Zumba Instructor
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital
www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
HELP WANTED
Medical Clinic in Decatur, TX looking to
hire Full Time Receptionist. Must be
multi-functional and proficient with
computer. Typing skills a must and
Bilingual a plus. Job requires previous
experience. Please send salary requirements.
You may mail resume to:
Clinic, POB 1111, Decatur, TX 76234
or email [email protected]
CeCe Lisby
940-399-9141
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
Very open flow in this gorgeous custom home in a premier
subdivision. 2,311 sq.ft. Large formal dining, wonderful kitchen,
huge work island, double ovens,breakfast bar. Warm gleaming
wood floor in living area. Convenient to medical and professional
facilities. 1304 Hidden Oaks $245,000
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12440 Meadow Green Lane
Justin,TX 76247
Large home near
Texas Motor Speedway
Almost 3,000 square foot living
area. Like new home on corner lot,
privacy fence, 4 mature trees, paved
driveway, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath.
Sherry Layton
940-399-8246
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
Springtown RV Park, 3080 W. Highway
199,
Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
www.decaturselfstorage.net
Bridgeport ISD- Just reduced! This could be your place in the country, 17+ wooded acres with 4
wheeler trails, seasonal creek, stock tank, and deer feeder and stand. There is a large workshop
with separate electric service and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment above.
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
Spaces & lots
Ask about our special!
Decatur- Beautiful wooded 37 acres. Large living area
with WBFP. Beautiful kitchen with lots of storage. Extra
large den. Master BR with plenty room for sitting area.
Pool with lots of room to entertain. 3 car detached
garage. Workshop with room upstairs-elect and
plumbing. 30x50 shed for RV storage. Two small horse
barns.
Bruce
Furgerson
Single wide mobile home, Pleasant
View area, Bridgeport. 3-bedroom,
2-bath. $750/month, 1st & last in advance,
plus
$300/deposit.
(940)210-0091.
1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur
940-627-6434
Toll Free: 877-718-8875
Paradise- Just listed! Looking for a peaceful setting
with a quality home on it in the Paradise School District?
This custom home on 5.99 acres features a roomy living,
dining, and kitchen floor plan with the master downstairs
plus an office that could double as a 4th bedroom. Two
bedrooms, a bath, plus a large second living room
upstairs for the kids. Too many amenities to list. Call
today for more information.
[email protected]
4/2 DOUBLE WIDE
Aurora, fenced, trees, fireplace,
dead-end. $850/month, $850/deposit. (817)368-6161.
ER
Paradise: Quaint cedar home, horse barn, fencing, pond and 10 acres. Reduced to $139,900
Bridgeport: 12.2 ACRES of coastal and a pond on Pleasant View Rd. Wow! 6,800 per acre
Boyd: REDUCED! Nice 3/2 Farmhouse on 19+ ACRES of coastal, sandy soil, fencing, ag
exempt! CR 4681
Boyd: Commercial site on Hwy 114, 1 acre. $55,000 Owner carry
Forestburg: 40 beautiful acres with spring fed pond. FM 455 $5,000 per acre
Forestburg: 1909 Historical Home, 1,925 sq. ft.restored/updated in 2002. $99,500
Boyd: 4/3/2, 3,158 sq. ft. located on 3.9 acres with horse barn. $399,000
Paradise:TREE FARM!!! 28+ acres, will divide. CR 3381 Owner Carry * Investment
Boyd: 3/2 home, shop on 5 treed acres. $135,000
Decatur: 20 acres, Hwy 287. $9,550 per acre. Will divide
Decatur: Duplexes for sale. Owner/investor look NOW! 2, 4 or 6 units
Decatur: Very nice 3/2 homes. Great starter homes! $127,000 & $135,000
Decatur: Upscale Family home in Indian Trails on 13 acres.YOU will love it! Only $519,000
Paradise: Updated home on 6 acres. Perfect lil’ horse ranch! $135,000
Decatur/Boyd: Handyman Specials! $80,000 and $77,000
• Jana Bearden • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest
• Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt
• Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Kay Stanfield • Angie Uselton • Melissa Day
For more information about us and our listings visit
www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH
on 2.5 acres, close to Highway
114/51 intersection, Paradise
schools,
new
condition.
$550/month,
$350/deposit.
(682)551-0424, (682)559-1512.
Employment information
Wanted to rent
Bridgeport
Decatur
Rhome
1606 W. Bus. 380 817-638-5100 192 W. Hwy. 380
940-683-3080
940-627-3080
301 S. Washburn, Suite D 940-627-9040
1107 8th St. Bridgeport 940-683-0090
2-bedroom, 2-bath, mobile home in
Chico. $600/month, $600/deposit.
Call Kevin, (719)660-5992.
OPPORTUNITY
NEW LISTING IN DECATUR- 3/2/1 brick home with open lr, dr, kitchen, 24x30 man cave with electricity &
insulated. $225,000
NEW LISTING – 3/2/2 brick on 2 acres in Runaway Bay with pond out front, guest quarters & more. $223,000 Call
Mike Jones for information.
JUST LISTED IN BRIDGEPORT – 3/2 brick with lots of oak trees for shade, sits in established neighborhood on over
.5 acre. $125,000 Call Mike Jones for information.
1901 WILD HORSE- 4/3.5/2 brick home on 2.685 acres in Mustang Creek with lots of amenities. $249,000. Call
Mike Jones for more information.
NEW LISTING- 44+/- acres of raw land with a creek running through the property. Plenty of spaces to build your
dream home with wildlife on property. $127,250
NEW LISTING-Looking to build in the city limits of Bridgeport, 12 residential lots with scattered trees, and minutes to
everything. PRICED AT $110,000
JUST LISTED-Beautiful acreage to build you dream home with mature trees, rolling pasture land, stock tanks, and
wildlife. PRICED AT $5,250/ACRE
217 ASTON DRIVE-Deep water, great location, 3/2 with 2 story dock, boat house, shade trees and landscaped.
$490,000 Call Mike Jones for more information.
165 ASTON DRIVE-Lake cabin by the dam on Lake Bridgeport. 2/2.5 enclosed back porch. Crappie/boat house
grandfathered in. Currently being updated. $309,000 Call Mike Jones for more information.
144 NOTTINGHAM CIRCLE- Nice 3/2 home in Bridgeport $115,000
FAIR OAKS DRIVE-corner over-sized lot on Fair Oaks Drive in Bridgeport $37,000
1105 HOVEY-Looking to put your business with Hwy frontage then this building is for you REDUCED TO $125,000
1111 HALSELL ST- Lots of potential here could be restaurant or office space $92,000
1702 EDGEWOOD-Investors look here-Well established apartment complex in Bridgeport.
CR 3678-10+/- acres with a good mix of trees & coastal has that great spot to build your home $79,900
SEGUNDO DR-Corner lot in Runaway Bay with scattered trees $7,000
1505 16TH ST-Fixer Upper in Bridgeport 3/2/1 frame home $58,000
215 HART CT. Immaculate 2-story brick home on 2 landscaped lots in Runaway Bay.
RIDGEWOOD DR- Looking to build that dream home on interior lot with several trees in BISD. $30,000
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
RENTALS
Decatur: 3/1, 1/1, $480/month. 2/1,
301 S. Miller, $815/month. 3/2.5,
Holly Ridge, $1,695/month.
Bridgeport: 3/1 on acre, FM1655,
$850.
Cannon Realty & Property Management, (940)368-1811.
WI
Condos, town homes
Condo for rent, Runaway Bay.
1-bedroom, unfurnished, all appliances, including washer/dryer. HOA
pool.
Deposit
required.
(940)393-1796, (940)575-2114.
5B
Nice.147 acre city lot with some trees. Ready to
build. Close to Courthouse and shopping. $12,500
6B
EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OF NURSING
Medical/Dental
Full Time
We are looking for
dynamic, team-oriented
RN’s to join our team of
dedicated professionals
RN
Contact Joy Henry
940-567-6633
Ext 260
faithcommunityhospital.com
Now Hiring
PERSONAL
CARE
ATTENDANTS
VARIOUS SHIFTS
Part Time &
Full Time
Benefits Available
Apply In Person
300 Devereaux St. • Decatur
940-627-1104
We are looking for an
ADON to assist us in the
start-up of our soon-to-be
newly constructed facility.
BELLMIRE HEALTHCARE
FACILITIES
We offer a very competitive
salary with great benefits.
Bellmire Healthcare
Facilities
1101 Rock Street
Bowie, TX 76230
Phone: 940-872-2283
Patient centered 2 doctor dental
practice is interested in adding a
RDH that is a self-starter, flexible
team player. Excellent clinical &
communication skills and focus on
productivity & customer service a
must.
Please send resumes by fax:
(940)627-7104 or email:
[email protected].
Miscellaneous
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Now hiring for the following positions,
• Certified
Medication Aides
• Certified Nurse
Aides
FT 2-10 P.M. SHIFT
Apply In Person At
701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call
940-626-2800
EEO M/F/D/V
Flint Energy Services is hiring a detail-orientated person. Must be able
to work from 6a.m.-5p.m., Mon-Fri.,
both inside and outside. $12/hour.
Requires basic computer skills.
Please
contact Jana at
(940)683-4181.
NOW HIRING
experienced meat cutter, meat
wrapper and other positions listed
on our website. Apply at Market
Place, 1202 S FM 51, Decatur or:
www.marketplacegrocery.com.
Now hiring for front counter position
at Comet Cleaners. High school diploma or equivalent required. Paid
vacations & holidays. Apply in person, 1400 FM 51 South, Decatur.
(940)627-1122.
World Finance Corp.
NOW HIRING
The Elegant
g Touch
Decatur Nail & Day Spa
Now Leasing Stations
for
Esthetician
Massage Therapist
Wanted: part-time ranch help, Paradise. Horses, livestock, and chores.
Only reliable, responsible, trust-worthy individuals apply. Job references
encouraged.
Inquire,
(508)493-2194.
Office
HELP WANTED
Medical office in Decatur, TX seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable person with strong insurance knowledge and computer
skills. Previous experience with
Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurances. Full-time position
Monday through Friday. Please list
your salary requirements. Please
send resume to: Medical Clinic,
P.O. Box 1111, Decatur, TX 76234
or email: [email protected].
Para-legal/legal assistant. Full-time/
part-time, experience required. Salary based on experience. 60+ wpm.
Able to work independently. Decatur. (940)627-6060.
Retail/Sales
$2,800/MONTH
Denton County manufacturing outlet
accepting applications for customer
relations representatives. Company
offers paid vacation, benefits &
sign-on bonus. Call The Human Resources Department on Sun.,
11a.m.-4p.m.; Mon., Tues., Wed.,
9a.m. to 5p.m. at (469)252-3200.
Trades
Drivers
$0 DOWN PAID CDL TRAINING
Guaranteed job placement. 4-week
training. Fort Worth based, full
benefits! $40K-$50K first year.
(817)529-5800.
All Positions
Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with
2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/construction transportation. Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac,
paid vacations and much more. Call
Daniel, (800)448-6323.
605 Business 287, Suite 106, Decatur
Now hiring mixer truck driver,
full-time, Class A or B CDL required,
experienced driver only. Hauling in
Wise and surrounding counties. Apply @ Cox Ready Mix, 872 S. Highway 101, Chico.
Accepting applications for qualified
torch men. Apply in person, RICK'S
AUTO REPAIR & TOWING, 3280 S.
Highway 101,
Bridgeport;
(940)683-3720.
RWI looking for laborers and drivers. Please send resume to
[email protected] or fax to
(940)668-6688.
Contact Jodi
940-627-6362
CDL drivers needed for end dump.
Apply in person, Pat’s Trucking
Company, 927 FM 1658, Bridgeport.
Class-A CDL driver with 3-years
driving experience needed, with
clean record and able to pass DOT
physical & drug test. Flatbed experience & tanker endorsements a plus.
Home every evening. Call for details. (940)683-5675.
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579
or (940)427-4953.
COME BE A PART OF A WINNING TEAM
DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWEST ISD
School Bus Drivers & Monitors Wanted
School
Bus Driver Wanted
• No experience necessary
•• No
experience
necessary
Drivers start at $11.50
per hr.
Monitors start pay
at $8.15
• Competitive
$11 per
perhr.
hr.
•• P/T
P/T Medical/Dental/Vision
Medical/Dental/Vision
Benefits Available
Benefits Available
• Flexible
Stopschedules
by our offices at:
1950 Texan Drive or
Stop by our offices at:
Apply online at:
1950 Texan Drive or
durhamschoolservice.com
Apply online at:
940-242-3900
durhamschoolservices.com
EOE
Looking for just
the right job?
Business
BRENDA DUGAN’S PAINTING
Interior & exterior. Paint & stain
cabinets. Free estimates. Call
Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845 or
(940)433-2557.
WANTED: OTR DRIVERS
Step deck & RGN. (817)847-8534.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
KLEMENT CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE
Mechanics needed. Top pay for
qualified mechanics. Email resume
& contact information for interview.
[email protected].
AUTO DETAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Metroplex Welding Supply is accepting applications for a full-time
delivery driver. Must have Class B
with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
hour work week. Please apply in
person or call (940)627-6820.
Need operator, CDL drivers & general
laborers.
Call
J.D.,
(940)367-4654.
Now hiring Class A drivers! Home
daily, great pay, paid weekly, local
work, benefits available. Call now!
(214)202-5120.
5-Day Work Week • Paid Holidays & Vacation
Send resume to [email protected]
or fill out application in person at
500 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur
Equal Opportunity Employer
KLEMENT CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE
PARTS COUNTER SALES
NO Weekends • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation
MUST BE EXPERIENCED
Chrysler Experience Definitely a Plus
Send resume to [email protected]
or fill out application in person at
500 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur
Equal Opportunity Employer
SELLING 5 DAYS AWEEK
EXPERIENCE Preferred ~ Will train the Outgoing Individual
Who Likes People and Isn't Afraid to Ask for The Sale!
Apply in person to DON SANDHOP
at 500 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur
SEEKING EXPERIENCED
CDL DRIVERS
NOW HIRING
• Competitive Pay & Overtime
• Company Benefit Package
401(k), Bonus Plan, Health & Life Insurance
Apply within
2379 Hwy 287 North Decatur
Night shift with possible day shift. Must be
25 years of age, have good driving record, 2 years
tractor trailer experience. Pass drug screen.
End dump & Bobtail experience a plus.
Applications at elitewellsiteservices.com
or Apply in person at
12319 Bus. Hwy 287, Fort Worth, 76179
940-210-2949 or 940-389-1132 for Bridgeport
Platinum
Oilfield
Services
940-627-1755
TRANSPORT DRIVERS NEEDED
Transport
Drivers
Drivers Needed
Needed
•Transport
22 years minimum age
Transport Drivers Needed
• 2 years verifiable driving experience
• Class
A CDL
22
years
minimum
age;
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minimum
age;
pay you for your
experience
2
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verifiable
driving
• Employee and Family
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2 years •verifiable
driving
experience;
Night shift premium
Class
• Night shift bonus
Class A
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CDL;
22 years minimum age;
Cleburne
area: experience
817.925.5154
Scott
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area:experience
940.393.5525 Kirby
Now taking applications for the following positions:
We
Certified Forklift OperatorEmployee and Family
Employee and Family
Winch Truck Driver
Night
Night shift
shift premium
premium
Hot Shot Driver
Class A CDL;
CDL Required
Minimun 1 Year Oilfield Experience & Rig Moving
health
health insurance
insurance
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for your experience
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Night shift bonus
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CDL DRIVERS
Night
shift premium
Bridgeport
area:
A AND B
Bridgeport CLASS
area: 940.393.5525
940.393.5525
PARTS COUNTER SALES REP.
Please apply in person:
254 CR 3503, Suite 200 • Bridgeport TX 76426
Cleburne area:
Willing to train in return for time commitment.
Night shift
bonus
HOLT CAT, the largest Caterpillar dealer in the U.S. currently
seeks qualified applicants for our Bridgeport location. This
position is responsible for the sale of CAT parts to customers via
phone, fax, email or in person. Must be able to communicate with
customers in a positive, caring and timely manner to enhance
customer relations while maintaining accurate and efficient
processing of all parts transactions. Requires self-motivated
energetic, detail-oriented individual with good analytical skills.
Experience with computerized parts management system
preferred as well as strong communication and organizational
skills. Must be willing to respond to customer’s emergency parts
needs after business hours by being on call on a rotation basis.
• Competitive pay plus overtime
• Paid insurance
Cleburne
area:plan 817.925.5154
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
Bridgeport
area:
940.393.5525
• Safety
bonuses
Qualified individuals should apply directly online at
www.holtcat.com
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
SERVIC
Sizemore & Son Trucking now hiring Class-A & B CDL, dump truck,
truck & pup, pneumatic trailer experience. Patrick, (817)266-0827.
Class A CDL Driver with Tanker Endorsementt
Carrier Associates to substitute delivering
rural routes.Pick up info sheet at the Decatur
Post Office. Apply online at www.usps.com.
Application process closes 9/22/11. For
additional information, go to www.usps.
com/careers/FAQ. No phone calls.
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
at fast-growing KLEMENT Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
Well site
Services
$19.45/hour
The Decatur Post Office is hiring Rural
SERVICES
Services
VEHICLE PREP
GREAT EARNING
POTENTIAL
Elite
Apply in person - 1504 S. FM 51, Decatur • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
WAREHOUSE/DRIVER
Leadership opportunities available
at Karl Klement Properties, Inc.
Seeking a dependable person with
a good driving record & a great attitude. Apply in person to Jodi Dusek
at 605 N. Business Highway 287,
Suite 102, Decatur.
[email protected].
Looking to hire experienced vacuum
truck
drivers,
starting
at
$15.50/hour. Insurance program
available. Call (940)626-8248 or
(940)389-0399.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No Experience Necessary/Will Train
Vehicle Required
Bilingual a plus
Full Benefits Package - Medical/Dental/401(k)
Background check and clean driving record required. EOE
Durham School Services Performs Drug and Alcohol Testing,
Motor Vehicle and Background Checks
Seeking full time and/or contract
ASP.NET/C# Developer. Candidate
will participate in system design, development and test phases. Skills
required: ASP.Net 4, C#, JavaScript, JQury, AJAX and Visual Studio. Send resumes to:
[email protected].
HOLT CAT offers career growth, competitive pay, medical/dental
insurance, 401(k) plan and much more.
EOE
Must be willing to travel
If interested please call
940-627-1005
S
K
K
S
K
FARM AND
RANCH
SERVICES
Rick’s
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
940-683-3770
Bridgeport, TX 76426
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, Sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
Remember
627-SLAB
For all your concrete needs!
MCROREY RENOVATIONS
drywall, cracks fixed, texture, carpentry, siding, minor sprinkler repairs, painting, telephone and TV
wiring, surround sound, and handyman work. Eric, (940)799-7086.
RUSSELL’S HOME
IMPROVEMENT
& REPAIR
Decks, Drywall,
Add-ons,
Flooring, Roofing
Much More
Concrete, Inc.
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
FREE ESTIMATES
MR. SWEEP’S
Chimney Cleaning Service. Chimney caps, dryer vent cleaning & fireplace repairs. Call, ask for $20 discount. (817)692-5624.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING
Kitchen, kid’s rooms, closets, bedrooms, garage, home offices, businesses. Laura, 817 455-9464, creating more time & space!
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.
TRW QUALITY APPLIANCE
Sales & Service. We service all major appliances. 12000-A FM 730
North, Azle. (817)907-7731.
Housecleaning
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE
Commercial, residential, bonded/insured. Make ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean what others miss.
pennyWise Cleaning Service,
(940)210-5450.
Let me fix it
BARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION
Remodeling, home repairs, foundation work, mobile home leveling, privacy fences, roofing & more. All
work guaranteed. (940)394-6169.
B R YA N T
BUCKET
RKS
W•OOSHA
TRAINE
QUOTES
WFREE
• OSHA TRAINED
• INSURED
• SAFETY 1ST
T
B
RAVIS RYA
• INSURED
• SAFETY 1
817
585 04
ST
TRAVIS BRYANT
CELL 817-585-0442
[email protected]
HAIL OR
WIND DAMAGE?
CALL
25 years Experience
Licensed & Insured
940-441-4544
DUGAN’S PAINTING
Interior/exterior. Stain & lacquer
cabinets. Drywall repair. Minor carpentry work. No job too small. Call
anytime, (940)393-9645.
MIKE’S RV SERVICE
Service calls, insurance work, full
repairs, parts, washing/detailing.
Also work on horse/enclosed trailers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
Mowing
Found: Blue Heeler on FM 51 in Decatur. Male. Call (817)863-4656.
Found: Young, female, German
Shepherd mix, very friendly/playful,
across from Young Elementary, Decatur. (940)627-6757.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Merchandise for Sale
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Garage sales
Miscellaneous
FREE ESTIMATES
Call Xtreme for transport, set-up &
re-level for mobile homes. Great
prices, licensed, insured, bonded.
(940)626-8117.
PEASTER'S WOMENS FITNESS
boot camp! Begins September 20,
Tues. and Thurs., 6 p.m. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
(817)613-7784.
FARM AND RANCH
Farm and Ranch
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
FARM A
RANC
Farm Equipment
STOCK TRAILER FOR SALE
2008, 43 foot, Air Ride. $21,000.
Call (940)683-0236
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES
All types fencing, metal buildings,
carports, custom gates, entrances,
cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, general clean-up, skid steer
work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!!
(940)210-1242.
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain
link, wood privacy, vinyl,
farm fencing. Installation
or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe
&
cable,
non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar
gate operators, repairs. Made in USA.
Jim, (940)367-7505.
Lawn and garden
AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE
Mowing, weedeating, hedges,
flower beds, tilling, tree trimming &
haul off. (940)389-6407.
SS LAWN CARE
Full lawn care service. Mowing,
landscaping, tree trimming, fertilization, flower beds and more. References available. 10-years experience. Commercial/residential. Call
Shane
for
free
estimate.
(940)210-9444.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
2 JERSEY BULLS
One 3-year-old and one 2-year-old.
Also, 2 horned Hereford bulls.
(940)389-9133 or (940)577-3125.
ADORABLE PYGMY GOATS
5 male babies and 2 female babies
for
sale.
$50/each.
Call
(940)627-1219 if interested.
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals. Goats, sheep
cows/calves. (940)748-2790,
(817)909-9911.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
REGISTERED APHA
Paint, bred mare. Possibly in foal to
dun Tobiano stallion or 2012 foal.
MUST SELL! $350 or will consider
offer. (940)433-5032 after 6p.m.
weekdays.
Fence Pipe and Supplies
2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2
Square & Rectangle Tubing
C-Purlin
Domed Caps and Springs
All Types of Steel
Authorized Dealer
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.
940-759-2203
RED RIVER HORSESHOEING
Steve Sewell, (940)366-1485.
Pets lost and found
940-389-4943
Livestock
• Free Estimates
• References
• Work with Insurance Companies
Livestock care/training
For FREE Estimates call
K&R TRACTOR
Ponds, excavation, land clearing,
housepads, driveways, track loader.
(817)832-3791.
Insist on Quality
TEXAS LONGHORNS
registered, for sale. Three beautiful
6 month old bull calves and others
ready to go. (940)627-7127.
PETS
Muenster, TX
X WORKS TRACTOR WORK
Reasonable rates, quality performance. Mowing, fence clearing,
tree/brush removal, general tractor
work. Brandon, (817)992-0405.
Pasture and feed
HAY
Horse & Cow Quality
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
ALFALFA HAY
3x4x8 large Alfalfa square bales,
horse quality hay. 1,400 lb. round
bales, orchard grass/alfalfa.
(940)389-3891.
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE
baling , mowing, plowing, grain drill, trees
trimmed, gardens
tilled. Some hauling.
Call (940)393-9616 or
(940)683-3148.
LONESOME DOVE
FEED
Whole corn $9.95
50#, check our low
prices. Also selling
Natural Longhorn
Beef. 1231 CR4380, Decatur,
(940)389-2945.
Pets
PETS
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
PETS
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIAN
Shepherd puppies, blue & red
merles, 6-weeks-old, $200/each.
Also, 2-year-old miniature stud
horse,
beautiful,
$300.
(817)233-6816.
BEAUTIFUL POMERANIAN
puppies for sale. 7-weeks-old. Call
(940)366-1385.
!!ATTENTION!!
Garage sale ads must be called in
BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in
the Thursday edition. If you want
your garage sale ad in All Around
Wise also, it MUST be called in before 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BEFORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the
sale.
Boyd, 133 FM 730 North, Sat., Sept.
17, 7a.m.-noon. Indoor sale. Furniture, decor, arcade games, pictures,
dishes, miscellaneous household
items. #7
Boyd, 322 CR4894 (near Springtown), Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17.
MULTI-FAMILY.
Antiques,
tools/farm, plus size clothing, toys,
guns, books, jewelry. #21
Bridgeport, 1230 CR1326 (Pleasant
View area), Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-?
Furniture, appliances, tools, all size
clothing, household goods, much
more. #24
Bridgeport, 1808 9th Street, mobile
home park, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-?
Tools, 15’x4’ round pool, freezer, living/dining furniture, household
items. Diane, (940)683-2542. #23
7B
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Decatur, 301 S. Washburn, across
from Taco Bell, Sat. Sept. 17,
8a.m.-? Parking lot garage sale, all
kinds of items! #1
Decatur, 3201 S. Garland, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17. 5-families, furniture,
shoes/purses, jewelry, decor; nice
clothing for teens, women’s, men’s
big & tall. #19
Decatur, 3210 S. Lipsey, Sat., Sept.
17, 7a.m.-5p.m. Multi-family garage
sale, too much to list. #27
Decatur, 4274 US. Highway 380
West, Sat., Sept. 17. Books, puzzles, exercise equipment, tools,
hayring, bunk, hay bales, water
tanks, TSC gates, log chains, rubber feed bins & more. #20
Decatur, 500 S. Lane, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17, 9a.m.-3p.m. Little bit of
everything. Everything must go! #8
Decatur, 505 Valleyridge Court,
Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m.-? Tools, kid’s
toys, kid’s clothes, much more. #14
Decatur, 600 W. Main Street., Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-4p.m. Susie’s Red
Barn Antiques. Antiques, vintage,
home decor, gift items. #28
Decatur, 600 W. Walnut, Noah’s Ark
Pet Store, Sat., Sept. 17, 9a.m.-?
Multi-family & multi-business, electronics, pet supplies, miscellaneous
household items. #10
Decatur, 601 E. Walnut (back warehouse), Sept. 16-20, Fri.-Sat.,
8a.m.-4p.m., Sun., 9a.m.-2p.m,
Mon.-Tues., 8a.m.-2p.m. 5 -DAY
WAREHOUSE SALE! Rain/shine!
Some furniture, new/used clothes
for all ages, home decor, lots of
stuff! All new items added. #3
Decatur, 601 W. Brady, Thur.-Fri.,
Sept. 15-16, 7a.m.-5p.m. Clothes,
toys, etc.
Decatur, 605 W. Walnut, Sat. only,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-1p.m. 3-families, all
size name-brand clothing, miscellaneous items. #29
Decatur, 700 Greenwood Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17, Starts 8a.m.
Tools, electrical equipment, antiques & uniques, lots more. #18
QUILT FRAME FOR SALE
Grace QMP birchwood frame. Sized
from crib to king. Requires a
mid-arm
machine.
$500.
(940)389-4150.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
TRANSPORT
Boats
2000 SEA-DOO
Challenger 2000 jet boat, 8-passenger, 200 HP Mercury, bimini top,
cover, trailer. Skis & tubes extra.
$9,900. (940)453-3233.
4 HP MARINER
(boat motor), used very little. $475.
(940)389-6661.
Cars
1992 Cadillac, 103k actual miles.
$2,995. (940)389-0139.
2008 NISSAN VERSA SL
hatchback. 55k, 31 MPG, bluetooth,
auto, white/blue, new tires. $11,500.
(940)969-2680.
Clean, Reliable
Late Model Cars,
Trucks, SUVs No
Credit
Check!
Cars &Trucks
starting
at $
799
dn.
Bridgeport, Corner Cates & 20th
Street, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-1p.m.
Lots nice shoes/heels, extra large
blouses, lamp shades, knickknacks.
#6
Decatur, Flatwood Road (CR4380),
1.4 miles off FM 51, Sat., Sept. 17,
7a.m.-3p.m. 1st time garage sale!
Baby items, clothes, furniture, corn
feeders, miscellaneous items. #17
Bridgeport, FM 920 to 224 PR3423,
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 16-18, 8a.m.-dark.
Baby items/clohtes, boy’s/adult
clothes, golf clubs, stove, refrigerator, car seats, porcelain dolls, much
more. #22
Decatur, FM 730 South, 7 miles,
right on CR4380, 1.5 miles, (Flatwood area), Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m.-?
Household goods, kid’s stuff, new
pond kit, used hot tub, elderly medical equipment, etc. #25
Bridgeport, FM 920 to CR3519,
Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m. Truck, camper,
bunk bed, Gold’s gym, generator,
toys, costumes & more. #33
Decatur, Highway 380 East, 7 miles,
PR401, Wagon Trails Estates, Sat.,
Sept. 17. Homeowners Association,
multiple sales! #2
Chico, 209 W. Decatur Street, Sat.,
Sept. 17, 7a.m.-4p.m. Furniture,
household items, Dearborn heaters,
antiques & more. #4
Newark, 519 Pettit Drive, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-? Lots of craft
making items. Clean! No clothes!
#16
DEPENDABLE CARS & TRUCKS
$3,500 or less. Cowgirl Auto Sales,
804 Business Highway 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070. Let’s do
business! www.cowgirlautosales.com.
Decatur, 105 W. Washburn,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-3p.m.
3-families, knickknacks, new Home
Interior items, furniture. #30
Paradise, 111 Paradise Canyon Circle, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-5p.m.
2-piece sectional, fish cookers,
glassware, teenage boy clothing,
baseball pants/equipment. #31
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
Decatur, 1300 Deer Park Road,
Rann Elementary School, Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-3p.m. Parking lot
sale. PTO fund raiser. #12
Decatur, 170 Clover Lane, (Decatur
Acres), Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m. Adult
bicycles, Dearborn heaters, miscellaneous kitchen/household items.
#9
Decatur, 1706 Wild Horse Road,
Multi-family, furniture, riding mower,
kid’s/adult’s clothes, Go Kart, miscellaneous household items, toys.
#13
Decatur, 201 Ridgeview, Sat., Sept.
17. 3-family moving sale, furniture,
baby items, tools, clothes. #34
Decatur, 210 W. Main, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17. Huge yard sale! Table
saw, furniture, landscape stones,
clothing & much, much more! #5
Low cost spay and neuter sponsored by TCAP. FREE transport to
clinic, with dropoff and pickup at
Wise County Animal Control. Prices
start at $30. Must have an appointment, (940)566-5551. More information:
www.texasforthem.org.
Decatur, 284 East Ridge (Holly
Ridge off Highway 380), Sat., Sept.
17. Antiques, game room items,
tools, clothes. #11
SHIH TZU PUPPIES
5 females, $275/each; 2 males,
$250/each.
Ready
now.
Shots/wormed, full-blood, parents
on site. (940)393-1689.
Decatur, 300 E. Cottonwood,
3-families, adult/children’s clothes,
uniforms, tools, housewares, too
much to list. #26
Decatur, 2909 S. James St., Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-? Multi-family, TV,
Bowflex, household items, clothes,
and much more. #15
Paradise, 449 CR3435, off CR3336,
watch for signs, Sat., Sept. 17,
7a.m.-2p.m. Furniture, washer/dryer
& much more. #32
Miscellaneous
AARONS LEASE RETURN SALE
Save big because we leased it first.
Sofa and love seat, both for $349. 3
piece accessory tables from $79.
Lamp pairs from $39. Mattress sets
for $129. Laptops and desktops
from $299. 60 inch TVs from $429.
XBOX and Playstations from $149.
Appliances and much more. Cash,
check or credit card. $25 delivery in
Wise County. 1300 FM 51 S, next
to Dollar General, Decatur.
(940)627-5043, Ask for Miles.
ATTENTION: COLLECTORS
& ENDURANCE TRAIL RIDERS
McClellan reproduction saddle,
great for trail riding. WWI 30-caliber
ammo belt and 45-caliber ammo
pouch. One steel helmet. Bowie,
(940)872-9556.
HOT WHEELS SETS
Matchbox
collectible
sets,
double-decker bus collection. All
one package or sold separately.
(940)389-2805.
LIMITED EDITION MARTIN
COWBOY III GUITAR
#299 of 750, with case. Call
(940)872-9556.
We also
buy cars!
107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
Behind Dairy Queen
940-626-8000
Visit our website
www.bmgautosales.com
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
1971 CHEVROLET PICKUP
LWB, body good shape, rebuilt motor needs to be installed.
(940)210-1061, (940)389-4271.
2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2500 HD, extended cab, 24k miles,
white, Vortec V-8, power everything,
like new. $26,000. (940)399-9743.
2006 CHEVY SILVERADO LS
Crew cab, 59k miles, spray-in bedliner, red, excellent condition.
$14,000. (940)627-7538 after 6p.m.
2003 GMC SONOMA
SR5 package, yellow w/black
leather interior, fully loaded. $8,800.
(940)627-2403.
2004 FORD VAN
Handicap equipped, less than
67,000
miles.
$10,500.
(817)304-2592.
1998 DODGE 1500
Extended cab, cold a/c. $2,400. 5
ton outside condenser, 10 years old,
good shape, $200. (817)701-6036.
2005 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED
4-wheel drive, 3/4 ton diesel, DVD,
leather, lift kit, Ranch Hand bumper,
82,000
miles.
$26,950
(940)393-8740.
8B
Lost and found
Lost: car keys. Call (940)627-6969.
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CIVIL CITATION
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: AMIR SEIFE Defendant(s),
Greetings:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S
SECOND AMENDED ORIGINAL
PETITION at or before ten o’clock
a.m. of the Monday next after the
expiration of forty-two days from the
date of issuance of this citation the
same being Monday, October 5,
2011 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 March 3, 2011,
in this case, numbered and styled
CV11-03-160
4 U CAR CORRAL
VS.
AMIR SEIFE
D/B/A PLATINUM MOTORS
The names of the parties in said
suit are: 4 U CAR CORRAL
as
Plaintiff(s) and AMIR SEIFE as Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit:
BREACH OF CONTRACT 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:
JOHN L. GAMBOA
405 PARK PLAZA
2501 PARKVIEW DRIVE
FORT WORTH TX 76102
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an attorney. If you or your attorney
do not file a written answer with the
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in Decatur, Texas, on this the 24th
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Texas at the Courthouse of said
County in Decatur, Texas. Said Petition was filed in said court on April
27, 2011, in this case, numbered
and styled
CV11-04-336
REVERSE MORTGAGE
SOLUTIONS, INC.
VS.
DONALD RAY ROSS,
ALLAN DWAYNE ROSS AND
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW
OF
HILDEGARD IRENE ROSS,
DECEASED
The names of the parties in said
suit are: REVERSE MORTGAGE
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Plaintiff(s) and DONALD RAY
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AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT
LAW OF HILDEGARD IRENE
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person claiming any right, title, interest or possession in and to the
property located at 411 S. WICKHAM, ALVORD, TEXAS 76226, and
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LOT 3, BLOCK 104, TOWN OF
ALVORD, AN ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF ALVORD, WISE
COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN CABINET B, SLIDE
399, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF
WISE COUNTY, TEXAS.
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: THE PETITION SEEKS TO ENFORCE ITS
LIEN ON AND ASSERT SUPERIOR TITLE TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY as is more
fully shown by the Petition on file in
this suit.
The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of
plaintiff is:
ROBERT D. FOSTER
15000 SURVEY BLVD. #100
ADDISON, TX 75001
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You
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be taken against you.”
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court at the office
in Decatur, Texas, on this the 25th
day of August, 2011.
Brenda Rowe
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Loucrecia Biggerstaff
Deputy Clerk
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Notice is hereby given that the
automatic tabulating equipment that
will be used in the TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION, WISE COUNTY WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT ELECTION,
and RHOME LOCAL OPTION
ELECTIONS to be held on November 8, 2011 will be tested on
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ascertain that it will accurately count
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all measures.
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3rd day of October, 2011 at 6:30
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Independent School District will conduct a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of
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BID OR PROPOSAL
NOTICE FOR BOYD ISD
Intermediate School Building
Demolition Project: In accordance
with Texas Education Code Section
44.038, Boyd ISD will receive bids
or proposals from contractors for the
demolition and removal of a 66 X 66
two story School Building. The work
includes demolition of the existing
school and site work.
Bids or proposals are due no later
than 4:00 PM on Monday, October
3, 2011 at the offices of Boyd ISD
Administration Building, 500 Knox
Ave. Boyd, Texas 76078, phone
number
9404339500,
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BID OR PROPOSAL
NOTICE FOR BOYD ISD
Intermediate School Building construction Project: In accordance
with Texas Education Code Section
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or proposals from contractors for the
reconstruction of the west end of the
intermediate building. This will include construction of doors, windows, tying in the existing roof and
masonry work.
Bids or proposals are due no later
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2011 City-Wide Garage Sale
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BOYD
Boyd, 133 FM 730 North, Sat., Sept.
17, 7a.m.-noon. Indoor sale. Furniture,
decor, arcade games, pictures, dishes,
miscellaneous household items. #7
Boyd, 322 CR4894 (near Springtown), Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17. MULTIFAMILY. Antiques, tools/farm, plus size
clothing, toys, guns, books, jewelry.
#21
BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport, Corner Cates & 20th
Street, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-1p.m. Lots
nice shoes/heels, extra large blouses,
lamp shades, knickknacks. #6
Bridgeport, FM 920 to 224 PR3423,
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 16-18, 8a.m.-dark. Baby
items/clothes, boy’s/adult clothes, golf
clubs, stove, refrigerator, car seats, porcelain dolls, much more. #22
Bridgeport, 1808 9th Street, mobile home park, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-?
Tools, 15’x4’ round pool, freezer, living/
dining furniture, household items. Diane,
(940)683-2542. #23
Bridgeport, 1230 CR1326 (Pleasant
View area), Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-? Furniture, appliances, tools, all size clothing, household goods, much more. #24
Bridgeport, FM 920 to CR3519, Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m. Truck, camper, bunk
bed, Gold’s gym, generator, toys, costumes & more. #33
CHICO
Chico, 209 W. Decatur Street, Sat.,
Sept. 17, 7a.m.-4p.m. Furniture, household items, Dearborn heaters, antiques
& more. #4
DECATUR
Decatur, 301 S. Washburn, across
from Taco Bell, Sat. Sept. 17, 8a.m.? Parking lot garage sale, all kinds of
items! #1
Decatur, Highway 380 East, 7 miles,
PR401, Wagon Trails Estates, Sat., Sept.
17. Homeowners Association, multiple
sales! #2
Decatur, 601 E. Walnut (back warehouse), Sept. 16-20, Fri.-Sat., 8a.m.4p.m., Sun., 9a.m.-2p.m, Mon.-Tues.,
8a.m.-2p.m. 5-day warehouse sale!
Rain/shine! Some furniture, new/used
clothes for all ages, home decor, lots
of stuff! All new items added. #3
Decatur, 210 W. Main, Fri.-Sat., Sept.
16-17. Huge yard sale! Table saw, furniture, landscape stones, clothing &
much, much more! #5
Decatur, 500 S. Lane, Fri.-Sat., Sept.
16-17, 9a.m.-3p.m. Little bit of everything. Everything must go! #8
Decatur, 170 Clover Lane, (Decatur
Acres), Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m. Adult bicycles, Dearborn heaters, miscellaneous
kitchen/household items. #9
Decatur, 600 W. Walnut, Noah’s Ark
Pet Store, Sat., Sept. 17, 9a.m.-? Multifamily & multi-business, electronics,
pet supplies, miscellaneous household
items. #10
Decatur, 284 East Ridge (Holly
Ridge off Highway 380), Sat., Sept.
17. Antiques, game room items, tools,
clothes. #11
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Decatur, 1300 Deer Park Road,
Rann Elementary School, Sat., Sept.
17, 8a.m.-3p.m. Parking lot sale. PTO
fund raiser. #12
Decatur, 1706 Wild Horse Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-2p.m. Multifamily, furniture, riding mower, kid’s/
adult’s clothes, Go Kart, miscellaneous
household items, toys. #13
Decatur, 505 Valleyridge Court, Sat.,
Sept. 17, 7a.m.-? Tools, kid’s toys, kid’s
clothes, much more. #14
Decatur, 2909 S. James St., Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-? Multi-family, TV, Bowflex, household items, clothes, and much
more. #15
Decatur, Flatwood Road (CR4380),
1.4 miles off FM 51, Sat., Sept. 17,
7a.m.-3p.m. 1st time garage sale! Baby
items, clothes, furniture, corn feeders,
miscellaneous items. #17
Decatur, 700 Greenwood Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17, Starts 8a.m.
Tools, electrical equipment, antiques &
uniques, lots more. #18
Decatur, 3201 S. Garland, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17. 5-families, furniture, shoes/
purses, jewelry, decor; nice clothing for
teens, women’s, men’s big & tall. #19
Decatur, 4274 US. Highway 380
West, Sat., Sept. 17. Books, puzzles, exercise equipment, tools, hayring, bunk,
hay bales, water tanks, TSC gates, log
chains, rubber feed bins & more. #20
Decatur, FM 730 South, 7 miles, right
on CR4380, 1.5 miles, (Flatwood area),
Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m.-? Household goods,
kid’s stuff, new pond kit, used hot tub, elderly medical equipment, etc. #25
Decatur, 300 E. Cottonwood, Fri.Sat., Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-4p.m. 3-families,
adult/children’s clothes, uniforms, tools,
housewares, too much to list. #26
Decatur, 3210 S. Lipsey, Sat., Sept.
17, 7a.m.-5p.m. Multi-family garage
sale, too much to list. #27
Decatur, 600 W. Main Street., Sat.,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-4p.m. Susie’s Red Barn
Antiques. Antiques, vintage, home decor, gift items. #28
Decatur, 605 W. Walnut, Sat. only,
Sept. 17, 8a.m.-1p.m. 3-families, all size
name-brand clothing, miscellaneous
items. #29
Decatur, 105 W. Washburn, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-3p.m. 3-families,
knickknacks, new Home Interior items,
furniture. #30
Decatur, 201 Ridgeview, Sat., Sept.
17. 3-family moving sale, furniture, baby
items, tools, clothes. #34
NEWARK
Newark, 519 Pettit Drive, Fri.-Sat.,
Sept. 16-17, 8a.m.-? Lots of craft making items. Clean! No clothes! #16
PARADISE
Paradise, 111 Paradise Canyon Circle, Sat., Sept. 17, 8a.m.-5p.m. 2-piece
sectional, fish cookers, glassware, teenage boy clothing, baseball pants/equipment. #31
Paradise, 449 CR3435, off CR3336,
watch for signs, Sat., Sept. 17, 7a.m.2p.m. Furniture, washer/dryer & much
more. #32
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DECATUR: City-wide garage sale. Saturday,
September 17. Individual and neighborhood
sales. Sidewalk sales at businesses city-wide.
Maps will be sold for $1/each and available
Wed., April 14, after noon at Decatur City Hall,
Public Library and Visitor’s Center. Contact:
Frieda Hanley, (940) 627-6158.
10B
SPORTS
SPORTS BRIEFS
BASEBALL
Moore
signs with
Tech
Decatur graduate and former Grayson
College standout outfielder, Brennan
Moore recently signed to play at Texas
Tech.
Moore hit .394 with 65 runs, five home
runs and 53 RBIs in 57 games at Grayson in 2011. His performance helped
Grayson to the Junior College World Series where he went 4-for-10 with three
RBIs in two games.
Moore graduated from Decatur in 2009
after helping the Eagles to the Class 3A
Region I semifinal. Moore hit .466 with
18 doubles and five home runs as a senior.
Prosper JV 43, Bridgeport 0
The Bridgeport Bulls fell to 0-2-1 with a
loss to Prosper Thursday.
The Bulls turned the ball over four times.
Spencer Blevins intercepted a pass. Brandon Myers had a sack for a loss.
The Bridgeport freshman team lost to
Prosper 41-0, falling to 0-3-1.
Bryan Rosas and Travis Fuentes made
several tackles. Jake Simmons created
pressure from his defensive end spot.
Boyd JV Gold 20, Paradise 12
The Boyd Yellowjackets beat Paradise
Thursday behind two long touchdowns
passes and a scoring run by Seth Wallace.
He connected with Brandon Ferrieu for
a 65-yard score and Jackson Basting for a
50-yard touchdown.
Wallace added a 30-yard touchdown run
in the fourth quarter.
The Boyd defense stopped Paradise twice
inside the 10-yard line. Dalton Stidham
ended the game with an interception.
Submitted photo
GETTING GUNS UP — Decatur graduate Brennan Moore recently signed with Texas Tech
after playing at Grayson College last year.
Paradise 8th 20, Alvord 6
The Paradise Panthers eighth-grade
team topped Alvord by scoring a touchdown in each of the first three quarters
Thursday.
Darion Sotomi scored on a 1-yard run in
the first quarter. Colton Wells found pay
dirt from one yard out in the second. In
the third, John Bridgeman scored from 20
yards away.
Braden Ford picked off a pass for Paradise in the fourth quarter.
In the seventh-grade game, Alvord held
off Paradise for an 8-6 win. Bradley Young
scored the Panthers’ lone touchdown on a
20-yard run.
Paradise’s middle-school’s combo team
fell to the Peaster A team 40-14. Christian McCormick found the end zone from
55 yards out for the Panthers. Their other
score came on a 1-yard run by Matthew
Whalen.
VOLLEYBALL
Paradise falls to 0-2 in 10-2A
The Paradise Lady Panthers fell to 0-2 in
District 10-2A Tuesday with a three-game
sweep at the hands of the Tolar Lady Rattlers.
Tolar won the match, 25-14, 25-20, 25-13.
“We did not step on the court ready,” said
Paradise coach Susie Burt. “We played catch
up from the get go. It is critical that everyone plays from the first to the last whistle.”
Makenna Burt put down six kills to go
along with 14 assists, three blocks and four
digs.
Courtney Andrews added four kills and
five digs.
Ali Caruthers and Makala Neighbors
made 10 digs each. Jennifer Buell had
nine.
The loss followed the Lady Panthers’ district-opening setback in five games to Godley Sept. 9.
Godley won 22-25, 25-9, 25-18, 24-26, 1510.
Burt had 16 kills, four blocks and nine
digs. Andrews finished with nine kills, 10
digs and served four aces.
Buell made 15 digs, Caruthers 13 and
Neighbors 12.
Carroll sweeps
Northwest
The Northwest Lady Texans
couldn’t measure up to the state’s
top-ranked team Tuesday, falling in
three games to Southlake Carroll.
Carroll won the match 25-19, 25-9,
25-11.
Northwest fell to 22-7 with the
loss.
Brooke Berryhill made 14 digs for
the Lady Texans.
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