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VOLUME 131 - NO. 11
IN SPORTS ...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010
DECATUR, TEXAS
22 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS
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WISE COUNTY
Generation gap
Malones’ pioneer spirit clashes with modernity, drug addiction
By BRANDON EVANS
PLAYOFF
BOUND
The Bridgeport Sissies’ big
win Tuesday clinched a
playoff berth.
See page 1B
INSIDE ...
CRIME REPORT
A jilted groom and
sibling rivalries are just a
sample of the calls Wise
County Sheriff’s Deputies
responded to last week.
See page 3A
Fossils provide pictures of past lives frozen
in time.
The hills, prairies, woods and creek beds
of Wise County are rife and rich with fossil
remains. They hold the images of countless
creatures of bygone eras.
“We’re just people caught up in a time
change,” said Bryan “Red” Malone, 50. “Not
too many years ago most people in the county wouldn’t argue with what we were doing.”
The Malone brothers are well known in the
area as expert hunters, trackers and trappers, but some of them also have a notorious
reputation and are facing a list of criminal
allegations.
During the early hours of Jan. 28, almost
60 law-enforcement officers raided their 10
acres of property a few miles south of Green-
wood. All five brothers, along with several
others, were charged with engaging in organized criminal activities.
Authorities are pursuing additional charges against some of the suspects. The charges
range from production of methamphetamine
to poaching.
Red is one of the five brothers currently being held in Wise County Jail.
“We’re like the Indians,” Red said. “It’s the
same situation. We’re being pushed out. We
respect the land. There are a lot of people
that don’t respect God’s land.”
Game wardens are pursuing poaching
charges against the Malone brothers.
In the past, whenever they hunted on the
property of old timers, Red said they would
help a cow stuck in a creek if they found it,
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
LOCKED DOWN — After spending much of his life in the
outdoors, Bryan “Red” Malone tries to adapt to the confines
of jail.
Continued on page 2A
FORT WORTH • DECATUR
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CRIME RING
Read the original story of
the raid on the Malone
property and watch related
video at www.wcmess.
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THIS WEEK ...
TIME TO FILE
The May 8 election will be
here before you know it,
and if you want to be on
the ballot, you can sign up
beginning Monday. Feb. 6 is
the first day for candidates
in city and school elections
to file for a place on the
ballot, but since that day
falls on a Saturday, filings
will essentially begin
Monday, Feb. 8. Candidates
for mayor, city council
and school board can file
through March 8 to have
their name listed on the
ballot.
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
MOLLIE BROWN
Decatur
RALPH MURPHY
Cottondale
ROBERT
STAPLETON
Bridgeport
MARTHA SIDES
formerly of Bridgeport
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WEATHER...
Sun
2/7
46/41
Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s and lows in the low 40s.
Mon
2/8
50/28
Showers possible. Highs in the low
50s and lows in the upper 20s.
INDEX
News Briefs ..... 3A
Opinion ........... 4A
Lifestyle .......... 6A
Sports ...............1B
Classifieds.........4B
Wise Business 10A
Crime Report .....3A
Obits .............. 12A
Wise County Messenger
P.O. Box 149
115 South Trinity
Decatur, Texas 76234
www.wcmessenger.com
Messenger photos by Joe Duty
RAIN OR SHINE — Roy Eaton has been the voice of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo parade for more than 40 years. He said the allwestern parade has only been canceled twice, and he’s manned the grandstand in all types of weather.
Voice of the show
For more than 40 years, Roy Eaton has announced the Fort Worth Stock Show
By KRISTEN TRIBE
Heifers swished their tails nervously in
the arena, ready to retire to their stalls for
the day, and a quiet chatter hummed in the
stands. The judge surveyed the cattle one
last time, and camera flashes sparkled almost in sync as parents aimed at their kids
in the arena below.
Quietly stationed in the show ring – announcer Roy Eaton of Decatur. He is heard
but not often seen at the Fort Worth Stock
Show and Rodeo.
“My job is to be invisible and make the
kids the stars,” he said. “You have really
dyed-in-the-wool, educated cattle people (in
the audience) and people who just walked in
looking for a place to sit and rest, so you try
to explain what’s going on.”
Eaton, retired publisher of the Wise County Messenger, has lent his voice to the stock
show for more than 40 years. He’s been the
announcer for the stock show parade since
the late 1960s, and he has announced the
livestock shows for more than 20 years.
“His voice is soothing, and
it’s pleasant to listen to,” said
Shanna Weaver, publicity
manager. “But it gets everySee more online:
one’s attention and keeps it.
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He never lets anything rattle
or upset him. He always has the same laidback, friendly attitude.”
Eaton helps kick off the stock show at the
annual western parade that winds through
downtown. No motorized vehicles are allowed. All entrants must walk, ride a horse
or ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Eaton’s job is to announce and introduce
each one as it passes the grandstand, and
while it sounds simple enough, he said the
parade is his hardest job. There are about
200 entries in the parade every year, and
although Weaver said the first 30 or 40 entries are usually in order, it dissolves into
“organized chaos.”
Entrants switch places along the route,
outriders get separated from their groups,
and there is general confusion, which sometimes makes it hard to know who should be
announced next.
But she said, if anything ever does go
wrong or something out of the ordinary happens, “you hardly see it because Roy is so
calm and collected.”
Livestock show manager Stefan Marchman said Eaton is “so professional, and you
can’t catch him off guard.”
“When he’s working, you can bring him
any issue, and he can modify something …
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WISE COUNTY
Generation gap ...
Continued from page 1A
or fix somebody’s fence. In
a sense, they would look after the land while they were
hunting on it. In return, landowners didn’t mind them
hunting on their property.
“Landowners now are
more into the dollar than
taking care of their fences
and cattle,” said James A.
Malone, 50.
The brothers’ native, rugged ways don’t fit into the
confines of modern society.
“Society just eats you,”
James said. “It’s like a cancer. Society wants to take everything real out of the world
and insert the synthetic. If it
ain’t plastic or rubber nobody
wants it.”
The Malone brother’s opposition to the synthetic
world presents an irony
when matched against the
allegations of synthesizing
methamphetamine.
There are also allegations
of holding deer captive in
cages, which is a wildlife violation.
“We’d see a doe hit by a car,
dead on the side of the road,”
James said. “The fawn would
be hiding and starving in the
woods nearby. We’d catch it
and take care of it.
“Over the past 30 years
we’ve raised and released a
lot of deer. We’ve saved lots
of animals.”
James said they always let
the deer roam free on their
land to avoid a violation.
Costs of addiction
Allegations against the
Malones include drug production. Red admits to
struggling with methamphetamine addiction. But
after dealing with the pain it
has caused in his own life, he
said he would never produce
it or sell it to anybody else.
Meth addiction has cost
Red a lot. He said he first
used meth many years ago
when he worked in the oil
fields. It helped him stay
alert and awake during long
shifts. But it eventually
played a role in the divorce
from his wife and losing custody of his children.
“I lost my wife and my son
and my daughter,” Red said.
“God puts you here to fulfill
certain roles. I was the worst
after that, after I lost my
role as father, when I had no
one to love or hold. It filled
the void when all I had was
taken from me.
“It gives you energy. You
have power when you have
it, and when it’s gone you
feel an emptiness,” he explained. “You don’t wanna
go nowhere or do nothing.
It becomes your friend. And
there’s nothing like a best
friend.”
He regrets allowing the
drug into his life. He admits
he would be a better person
today if he hadn’t.
“I’m not proud of it,” he
said. “No more than an alcoholic is proud of that. We are
victims of it. It has caused
the destruction of our family.
“Because I’m doing it
doesn’t mean I believe in it.
It’s not rebellion. It’s sadness that made me the way
I am.”
Red said he’s tried to break
the habit, but loneliness,
grief and negative influences
kept reeling him back in.
Last summer he and
James journeyed to the wild
mountains of Colorado to live
free off the land. It was an
attempt to leave old habits
behind. But food was scarce
and they eventually grew
“dog hungry.”
“We stayed up there for
two months, looking for
gold, searching for sanity,”
Red said. “If we’d found it
we wouldn’t be behind these
bars ... We’re gonna be totally
destroyed if we don’t get out
of here. God is in the woods.”
O’ BROTHER — Bryan “Red” Malone denies any involvement in organized criminal activity
or drug production. He wants the brother or brothers who might be responsible to come
forward.
It’s not rebellion. It’s sadness that made
me the way I am.
Bryan ‘Red’ Malone
Production allegations
Meth is produced at different strengths. Chad Lanier, sergeant investigator
with Wise County Sheriff’s
Department, said the type
allegedly being produced at
the Malone property is referred to as “Nazi meth.”
“This is the same type of
meth given to Nazi soldiers
during World War II to help
them fight for days on end,”
Lanier said.
Red said he kept mostly to
himself, so he can’t comment
specifically on what was or
wasn’t being produced at the
property.
“I love my brothers,” Red
said, “but I don’t agree with
all the things some of them
have done.”
James shared a similar
sentiment.
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“Some of it, I don’t agree
with what was going on,”
James said. “But some of
them need to step up and
say what the hell was going
on. I don’t know who was doing what or whatever, but I
know what I was doing.”
During the raid on the
home, officers did not arrest
the mother, Wilda Malone,
73.
“I can’t tell you anything
other than their mother is
a wonderful person,” said
Tammy Malone, 42. “She
has done everything she can
to help us. I far as I can tell,
she’s done everything she
can to help her boys.”
Tammy was one of those
arrested during the Jan. 28
raid. Tammy married Benny
Malone, 42, about a year ago.
They held the ceremony at
the Malone property. Investigators have alleged that
Benny was the ringleader.
Investigators said they
do have evidence of Tammy
and Benny purchasing large
amounts of pseudoephedrine
over a period of time. It is
found in cold medicines and
used to process methamphetamine.
WILD LIFE
— James
Malone
denies
committing
wildlife violations or any
involvement
in organized
criminal
activities.
He takes
an ecological, wildlife
management
approach to
nature.
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
“Since we’ve been married,
Benny has changed a whole
lot,” Tammy said. “He started hanging out with different people.”
Wilda’s late husband,
Gene, built their home when
the Malone brothers were
just boys. He taught them
the ways of the woods and
how to live off the land. He
died in 2005, at the age of 71,
while on a bear-hunting trip
in Colorado.
The alleged crimes against
the brothers might cost Wilda
her home. The state is pursuing seizure of the property.
Tammy admits she needs
to make some serious changes and get her life in order,
but she denies the charges of
engaging in organized criminal activity.
“I’m gonna straighten up
and do right,” she said. “I
decided its time I live right
by God and do what I’m supposed to do as a person.
“I’m not organized in my
own life. How can I organize
any crime?” she asked.
Red and James also denied
participation in organized
criminal activities.
“They say we’re organized
crime, but some of those people I don’t even know,” Red
said.
The five Malone brothers,
Benny, Kevin, Red, James
and Bobby, and Tammy were
arrested during the raid. As
many as 12 others were arrested elsewhere in connection with the operation.
Frozen in time
Investigators discovered
a deep hole covered with
a camouflage tarp at the
Malone property. They believed it might have been
used for drug production.
But Red said it was never
used for that purpose.
“There’s eight years of
solid tears in that hole,” Red
said. “When I got a divorce,
and they took my kids away,
I went down in that hole
and started digging. That’s
where I cried.”
Red is fascinated with fossils. He’s spent many days
digging up old dinosaur
and mammoth fossils in the
woods and creeks of Wise
County with his son. When
he started digging into the
earth there at his property,
he thought he was uncovering a dinosaur bone. The
bone turned out to be the
roots of a petrified tree. It
opened up and created an
underground cavern.
He kept digging deeper
and deeper. He painted the
sandy walls. They solidified
into a hard rock.
He admits there might be
some paraphernalia down
there, but that hole was his
sanctuary. It was sacred.
“There was no intention
of making dope down in
that hole,” Red said. “It was
someplace for us to go and
get away from the world. Get
away from the problems.”
Like a fossil from a bygone era secured deep in
the sediment, he used the
hole to hide from the ways
of the world. But the winds
of today eroded the surface,
revealing a lifestyle out of
sync with modern society.
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Editor’s Note: Request for
interviews were made to all
five Malone brothers plus
several others in custody. The
three featured in this story
agreed to talk to the Messenger without an attorney present. Benny, Kevin and Bobby
Malone said they would only
talk with an attorney present. However, all those in
custody we contacted to had
not met with their court-appointed attorney as of Thursday morning.
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NEWS BRIEFS
DON’T BE SCAMMED — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office
has received several complaints recently about a phone
scam. The caller identifies himself as Officer Ray Johnson,
badge No. 1704, at the Harris County Jail. The man tells
the would-be victim they need to dial a certain number.
The “officer” says that if they don’t dial the number, law
enforcement will be sent to the house. Dialing the number
will cause your phone to be forwarded to another phone.
All long-distance or collect calls made by the other phone
are charged to your phone bill. If you receive a call from the
Harris County Jail, do not answer it and contact your phone
company to have the number blocked.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
SPRING SPORTS SIGN UP — Bridgeport Youth Association
sign-ups for soccer, baseball, softball, T-ball and pixie were
to be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Bridgeport
Public Library. Bring birth certificate if not on file. For
information visit www.eteamz.com/bridgeportyouthassoc/.
T-BALL — Alvord T-ball sign ups were to be 9 a.m.-noon
Saturday, Feb. 6, at the old middle school. Call Carrie
Outlaw at (940) 389-7967.
BASEBALL SIGN-UPS — Decatur Baseball sign-ups were to
be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Harmon Park.
POST-POLIO SUPPORT — The Post-Polio Support Group was
to meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pizza Hut in
Decatur.
SOCCER SIGN-UPS — Decatur soccer sign-ups are 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 and 20 in the Walmart sporting
goods department. Register online at www.eteamz.com/
wisecountysoccer. For information, call Paula Little at (940)
399-6541, Shandon Fullingim at (940) 389-3749 or Jennifer
Hogeland at (214) 244-7145.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
REPUBLICAN MEETING — Wise Republican Women and
Wise County Republican Party meet jointly at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8, at the county courthouse, second floor. The
program will be “How to Get Involved,” presented by Allen
Williamson, Bettye Parker and Pat Peale, Texas Federation
of Republican Women district director.
SCV MEETING — The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet
at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Wesley Center of the First
United Methodist Church in Decatur. Member Royce Raven
will present a program on KIA/MIA remembrance from all
wars.
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Friday, Jan. 29
100 BLOCK OF LANGE WAY — Deputy investigated report
of a man providing alcohol to his neighbor’s juvenile son. It
turned out to be a misunderstanding.
19000 BLOCK OF NORTH COUNTY LINE ROAD — A brother
broke into his sister’s home while she was there. She yelled
at him and he left.
on the side of the road. A deputy discovered a mother was
disciplining her 12-year-old son after she learned he was
looking at porn on his iPhone during church service.
100 BLOCK OF PR 3682 — A man called to report that a
former friend was “going crazy” because he did not approve
of the way he edited a book written by the former friend.
200 BLOCK OF LEXINGTON CIRCLE — A homeowner
reported that someone had tampered with her mailbox
Saturday, Jan. 30
2900 BLOCK OF US 380 WEST — A complainant requested
a ride due to vehicle problems. The complainant ended up
getting the car back in working order. However, a female
passenger in the vehicle was arrested for outstanding
warrants.
100 BLOCK OF CR 4659 — A domestic disturbance
occurred between a man and a woman. The man was
arrested for outstanding warrants.
500 BLOCK OF CR 2896 — A woman “wanted to know if
her ex-husband could pursue charges for her calling him in
reference to a medical condition she has.”
INTERSECTION OF US 287 AND PR 4726 — A woman
and her husband began arguing while traveling to the Fort
Worth Stock Show. The husband allegedly refused to let his
wife out of the truck.
100 BLOCK OF CR 4657 — A deputy investigated a
suspicious vehicle. The male driver was arrested for an
outstanding warrant.
200 BLOCK OF MARSHALL ROAD — A domestic disturbance
occurred between a man and a woman.
500 BLOCK OF HUNTER TRAIL — A man wanted to
press charges against a female from Nigeria. He sent the
woman $2,900 via Western Union so she could fly into the
Bridgeport airport to marry him. She never arrived.
100 BLOCK OF PR 4619 — Man received harassing phone
calls from inmates in Harris County Jail.
1500 BLOCK OF CR 4764 — A woman received harassing
phone call from Harris County Jail inmates.
INTERSECTION OF TEXAS 114 AND CR 4593 — A passing
motorist reported a disturbance between a male and female
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OTHER VIEWS
Perry proposes two-thirds vote for tax increases
By DAVE MCNEELY
Gov. Rick Perry is trying to make
it harder to pay for programs in
Texas.
Perry has proposed that Texas
copy California and amend its constitution to require any proposed
tax increase get a two-thirds vote
in the Texas House and Senate to
become law.
The Senate is already on the
two-thirds program, for the most
part. Senate tradition of the last
half century or so requires a twothirds vote to bring a bill up on the
Senate floor. Once on the floor, a
simple majority can pass it.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has
wired around that two-thirds
requirement on redistricting bills
and on requiring a picture ID to
vote.
The House requires only a majority vote to bring up and pass a
bill.
In California, the two-thirds
requirement for new taxes has
gummed up the governmental
works, giving a conservative, antitax minority the ability to block
just about any thoughtful ways to
meet the state’s needs.
That anti-tax fervor has also
undermined what once was argu-
ably the nation’s best public school and Senate to pass any new laws
system.
expanding use of eminent domain
to acquire private property to be
Governor Perry, challenged in
the primary by U. S. Sen.
turned over to non-govKay Bailey Hutchison and
ernmental entities.
Texas voters approved
anti-tax Ron Paul devotee
Debra Medina, is doing his
the amendment in Nobest to appeal to the most
vember, by a ratio of more
than four to one.
conservative elements of
Perry’s predecessor
the potential Republican
primary electorate. He
as lieutenant governor,
knows that many – includDemocrat Bob Bullock,
did a tricky reverse over
ing the anti-tax Tea Party
folks – think there are
an income tax back in
MCNEELY 1993. After having called
already too many taxes.
for one in 1991 and takThe governor probably
knows the chances of getting that
ing much heat, two years later he
proposed amendment on the ballot pushed legislation to outlaw an
income tax unless the Legislature
are slim. But it’s an election year,
early voting begins in less than
proposed a referendum and voters
two weeks, and the governor is an
passed it.
While some think this closed the
adept politician.
door to a Texas income tax forever,
The governor has no official role
regarding constitutional amendBullock at least upstaged other
ments. They are proposed by
efforts to write an income tax ban
into the constitution.
legislators, and need a two-thirds
Had that happened, it would
vote in each house to be put before
take a two-thirds vote in each
Texas voters. Amendment proposhouse to ever put on the ballot
als don’t require the governor’s
an amendment to allow the tax
signature, nor can he veto them.
That didn’t stop Perry from stag- – an almost insurmountable task,
which would be the case under
ing a “signing” of a property rights
Perry’s proposal. Under Bullock’s
amendment proposal – in front
scenario, a simple majority in each
of the Alamo, no less – to require
house can put a referendum on
a two-thirds vote in the House
the ballot, rather than requiring
two-thirds.
!
GOP Runoff?
Medina apparently gained some
traction as a result of getting into
two TV debates. Hutchison is
predicting Medina will get enough
votes to throw the race into an
April 13 runoff. (A Rasmussen
Poll Feb. 1 of questionable robocall methodology, showed Perry at
44 percent Hutchison at 29 and
Medina at 16.)
Hutchison encouraged members
of the Texas Farm Bureau, which
endorsed her, to follow through by
getting as many other people as
they can out to vote for her in the
primary.
She’s also turning up the heat a
notch. On Feb. 2, she blasted Perry
three years after his abortive effort
in 2007 to enforce an executive
order to require girls in their early
teens to be vaccinated against the
human papilloma virus, or HPV.
Legislators, saying Perry was intruding on parental rights, quickly
shot the idea down, and outlawed
enforcement of the order until at
least Jan. 11, 2011. Hutchison intimated that it came about because
of a favorite Perry lobbyist, friend
and former employee.
“Three years ago today, Rick
Perry ordered all sixth-grade girls
in Texas to get the HPV vaccine
shot,” Hutchison told the Dallas
County Republican Women at
their monthly meeting.
“It was no coincidence that a
former Perry chief-of-staff was a
lobbyist for the company that manufactured the vaccine,” Hutchison
said, referring to Mike Toomey,
who served with Perry in the Texas
House, and who left the lobby for a
couple years to head Perry’s staff
before going back to the lobby.
Perry said in the second debate
Jan. 29 that he still thinks the
HPV inoculation is a good idea.
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Dallas Public TV station KERA
will host a debate at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, between Democratic
gubernatorial candidates Farouk
Shami and former Houston Mayor
Bill White. It’ll be broadcast statewide on various media, including
the Internet.
Left out of the talk-fab were five
other candidates: Alma Aguado,
Felix Alvarado, Bill Dear, Clement
Glenn and Star Locke.
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Contact McNeely at [email protected] or (512)4582963.
YOUR VIEWS
Outdoor experience
was successful
On Jan. 26, the fourth grade students
from Carson Elementary experienced an
archeology-based field day at Black Creek
Lake Recreation Area, LBJ Grasslands.
The success of this event was dependent of
people in the community who volunteered
their time and/or materials.
We express our appreciation and gratitude to the U.S. Forest Service employees
who were involved: Jim Crooks, David
Weldon, Scott Siebert and Rebecca Knapp;
to historian Kerry Clower for speaking on
the history of the Wise County area; to all
the parents who volunteered to chaperone;
and to Colleen Bocanegra and Julie Duty
for helping gather the needed materials.
Thank you for making this a successful
outdoor learning experience.
Carson Elementary’s fourth grade
Science teachers,
Karen Crooks, Brandi Edgar and
Kathie Wingrove
Consider your
actions and vote
As we get closer to the Primary on March
2, I am very aware that people are becoming more aware of the candidates that are
running for the two positions in Precinct 3
for Commissioner and Justice of the Peace.
As a Candidate for Justice of the Peace,
I have spent my own money to run for
an elected position that I feel so strongly
about.
To whoever came to my house when no
one was home and destroyed one of my
large, 4x4 campaign signs by punching a
hole in it and forcing it over my mail box
and destroying the sign even more – this is
not the right way to express who you may
want or not want as your next justice of the
peace.
And now someone is pulling up my 4x4
signs with the T-post attached.
It is a sad time to think that someone
must stoop to such measures to prevent
someone, who they may not want as a
candidate, from having their signs out for
people to see. Such acts are both unethical and illegal by destroying or removing
campaign signs.
I ask the individual who feels so strongly
that they express themselves on March
2 when they vote and not by committing
criminal offenses.
David W. Montgomery
Boyd
Vote for
Rob Hawkins
I attended Bridgeport Elementary School
with Bobby Hawkins. He was an entertaining and enthusiastic young man. He could
sing and dance and was well liked by all
students.
The Hawkins family took care of the
funeral of my mother’s father as well as
many of my relatives. Bobby Hawkins
personally took care of the funeral of my
father, Clyde Matney. I was pleased to
learn that Bobby was later elected mayor
of Bridgeport.
I also served as a mayor. I was mayor of
the city of Huntington Beach, Calif., which
is a city of about 200,000 people. Because
of that experience and 11 years in elected
office, I think I know what it takes to be an
elected official.
I met Rob Hawkins when he became a
friend of my brother, Jimmy Matney. When
my brother passed away last January, Rob
took personal charge of his funeral services
and did a wonderful job.
Rob is intelligent, personable and a great
communicator. These characteristics are
a must for a successful elected official.
Because of these factors I humbly and sincerely endorse Rob Hawkins for the office
of Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 2.
I urge all of my old family friends in Wise
County to cast your vote for Rob Hawkins.
Jerry A. Matney
Surprise, Ariz.
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DECATUR
Wise help is headed to Haiti
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Sean Gipson has annually
traveled to Haiti the past
four years with a Christian
medical mission serving a
village outside of the capital,
Port-au-Prince.
But on Friday, Gipson,
owner of Sleep Specialties
at Wise Regional Health
System, left for Haiti on a
mission much different from
previous trips. As a member
of a volunteer medical team,
Gipson will spend the next
week in a Haitian hospital
helping victims of the Jan.
12 earthquake that claimed
an estimated 200,000 lives
and injured scores of people.
Gipson expects the work
to be “hectic,” with long days
seeing many patients.
“It’s still crazy. I don’t believe it will ever be a smooth
ride in terms of being prepared to see what you’re going to see,” he said. “The process now has gone more from
a trauma aspect to more of a
lifesaving effort. A lot of what
we’re doing are amputations
and lots of casting and surgical repair for broken bones,
wound cleaning and irrigation, surgery to address infections. We’re dealing with
infection and repair.”
Gipson said that his team
of 22 is prepared to work
from 14 to 16 hours a day,
seeing anywhere from five to
20 patients. The team is also
bringing crucial supplies to
Haiti, collected at various
locations, including Wise Regional. Gipson said doctors
in Haiti need very basic supplies.
“Sutures, general bandaging, IV tubing and fluids
— they are going through
medical supplies like crazy,”
he said. “The only way I can
explain to people how to
think about that is, imagine
if you walked out the door
this morning and you turn
around and there’s nothing there — that’s what you
need. These are folks that
are used to not living with a
lot already.”
After a week, Gipson will
return to his home in Corinth
near Denton for four days,
then make another trip to
Haiti.
“I’ll have time to make
sense of the world again, a
couple of days to hang out
with the family and time
to wash my scrubs,” Gipson
said.
Gipson’s family – wife, Michelle, 15-year-old son and
12- and 5-year-old daughters
– are supportive of his work
in Haiti.
“When (the earthquake)
happened, within half a day
we decided that I had to go
down there and check on
my mission,” he said. “(Michelle’s) response was, you
have to do what you feel is
best. She’s completely supportive of me going out
there.”
After his second trip, he
will return to prepare a team
of volunteers from Wise Regional for a week in Haiti.
Wise Regional Health
System will continue to be
a drop-off point for supplies
for Haiti. Supplies needed
include clothing, shoes, home
medical supplies, walkers,
wheelchairs, canes, bottled
water, mosquito netting, linens and blankets.
Donations can be taken to
the West Campus back door
and a tax-deductible receipt
will be provided by personnel. Call (940) 626-4095
for West Campus Security
when you plan to make the
donation.
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P&Z denies sidewalk variance request
Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission recommended commercial zoning for
a planned CVS Pharmacy at Business 380
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If the city council upholds the denial, a
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northbound U.S. 81/287.
The sidewalk would run south from near
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The next property to the south, Braum’s,
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CVS was previously awarded a variance
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Approval was also given for a plat for the
Plaza Cinema property off FM 51 South,
which is planned for expansion.
Curtis Creswell said work should begin
soon on the project, which would take 3-4
months. It will result in a new entrance that
faces west, stadium style seating and new
and renovated theaters. Restrooms, concession and parking would also be upgraded.
The commission welcomed new member
Lisa Estrada and chose Jerry Watson to
serve as chairman and Bob Bastian as vice
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Kaiden Andrew Moyers
Jan. 26, 2010
Hannah Brooke Kallas of Bridgeport announces the
birth of a son, Kaiden Andrew Moyers, born Jan. 26, 2010,
at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He
weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Derrell and Cindy Moyers of Rainbow and Les and Jan McCain of Chico.
Great-grandparents are Butch and Gail McCain and
Margaret Jackson, all of Chico, and Charles Tolliver of
Boyd.
Landon Reid Thetford
Jan. 15, 2010
Derek and Kristi Thetford of Denton announce the birth
of a son, Landon Reid, born Jan. 15, 2010, at Denton Regional Medical Center in Denton. He weighed 7 pounds, 8
ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
He has a sister, Addison Jewel, 3.
Grandparents are John and Sandra French of Decatur
and David and Virginia Thetford of Frisco.
Great-grandparents are Myrle French of Decatur and
Margarite Mages of Gainesville.
Kaidan Ray Slimp
Jan. 29, 2010
Taylor and Jeremy Slimp of Decatur announce the birth
of a son, Kaidan Ray, born Jan. 29, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds, 11
ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Sue Jones of Bridgeport and Karen and Rick Slimp of Decatur. Great-grandparents are
Melba and Edwin Haney and Sue and Doyle Slimp, all
of Decatur. Great-great-grandparent is Oleta Dethloff of
Decatur.
Riley Denise Johnson
Jan. 28, 2010
Stephan and Stephanie Johnson of Springtown announce the birth of a daughter, Riley Denise Johnson,
born Jan. 28, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in
Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19
inches long.
She has a brother, Hayden Wayne, 3.
Grandparents are James and Lori Wooten of Springtown, Rhonda and David Posey of Paradise, Ebbie Wooten of Weatherford and Churck and JoAnn Johnson of
Lewisville.
Great-grandparents are Paulett and George Davis of
Paradise, Sharon Thornton, Jimmy and Glenna Wooten,
all of Weatherford, Carolyn Johnson of Denton and Hugh
and Sandra Gibbson of Springtown.
Great-great-grandparents are Evadale Scott of Weatherford and Maxine Hursher of Kentucky.
John Oliver Haynie
Jan. 28, 2010
Amanda Haynie of Sunset announces the birth of a
son, John Oliver Haynie, born Jan. 28, 2010, at North
Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 6
pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are John and Mary Haynie of Decatur.
Great-grandparents are Ed and Erna Covert of Pacific,
Mo., and Peggy Haynie of Decatur.
Kailyn Nicole Miller
Dec. 29, 2009
Fiftieth wedding anniversary Feb. 5, 2010
Great-great-grandparent is Geraldine Stephens of
Keller.
Izabel Liliana Hernandez
Feb. 1, 2010
Julie and Sergio Hernandez of Newark announce the
birth of a daughter, Izabel Liliana, born Feb. 1, 2010, at
Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7
pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long.
She has a brother, Anthony, 2.
Grandparents are Maria and Gonzalo Muro and Maria
and Erasmo Hernandez.
Yecenia Nevaeh
Jan. 27, 2010
Kenneth “Skeeter” and
Nancy Crow of Newark celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary Feb. 5.
Kenneth Crow and the
former Nancy Himes were
married Feb. 5, 1960, in
Hurst.
The couple has two chil-
dren, Angie Crow and Debbie Crow, both of Newark;
and four grandchildren.
Kenneth is retired and
Nancy works at Bell Helicopter in Hurst.
They have been Newark
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announce the birth of a daughter, Yecenia Nevaeh, born
Jan. 27, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2
inches long.
Grandparents are Pete and Juana Quintanilla and Delia Gutierrez.
Great-grandparents are Julie Basoria, Lupe and Angie
Gutierrez and Manuel and Vetrice Ruiz.
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Jan. 30, 2010
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North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He
weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long.
He has a sister, Mireya, 5.
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She has a brother, Kason, 18 months.
Grandparents are James and Lavona Hamblin of
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3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
She has a brother, Manuel, 4; and sisters, Margarita,
12, Marcela, 10, and Mallery, 7.
Grandparents are Paz and Maria Ibarra of Alvord and
Juan and Rosa Elva of Salazar, Mexico.
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Angela Collins of Graham and James Fields of Olney.
Great-grandparents are Gayle Garrett of Bridgeport,
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and he always makes it a priority to announce the name of each exhibitor and
their association (4-H or FFA) as they enter the ring. He also introduces the judges
and gives a short biography of each. At
the end of the class, he announces the top
places as they exit the arena.
This is more complicated than it sounds
because there are usually two classes going
on at the same time in the same arena.
“It’s kind of a juggling act for that announcer to have the judge making comments and reasons for placings and to be
calling names as exhibitors are coming in
and coming out,” said Richard Flynt of Decatur. “We’ve had announcers that couldn’t keep up.”
Flynt and Tom Woodward, also of Decatur, are superintendents of the junior heifer show and have worked with Roy in
the arena most of the last 20 years.
“One of the things we’ve tried to focus on is making (the
stock show) a pleasant experience for people. Any time there
are that many kids, parents, trucks and trailers, there will
be inconvenience. What you don’t need is an inconvenient
person (working the show),” said Woodward. “Whether they
win or not, we want them to say they had a great time in
Fort Worth.
“So Roy is a part of that because of his style and attitude.”
Eaton said even after all these years, he still gets nervous
because he is focused on getting every detail right.
“There can be tons of confusion around you, but you make
it run smooth,” he said.
Flynt said he wishes everyone he worked with was like
Eaton.
“He’s just a good guy,” he said. “I never know what (the announcers’) schedule is, but it always makes me smile when I
see he’s there because I know it’s going to run right.”
Marchman said although Eaton “never stubs his toe or has
an issue,” a slight misstep resulted in some good-natured
ribbing this year.
Every morning the show is opened with a prayer by a 4-H
or FFA member, and another student leads the crowd in the
Pledge of Allegiance. Then the National Anthem is played.
“I look at Roy … and he’s pledging the Texas flag,” said
Flynt. “When he realized it, he didn’t make a big deal about
it. He just did a low-key shuffle, you know, just some baby
steps, so he was facing the right flag. We made sure he knew
that we saw him.”
Wise
County
Eaton said he’s continued to work at
the stock show because he enjoys the atmosphere and has made friends with people over the years. He even feels like he’s
watched many kids grow up from his post
at the announcer’s stand as they start in
the junior show and eventually move on
to the open show as adults.
“It’s just different than what I do in
my everyday life,” said Eaton, who was
elected to the stock show board of directors last year.
Weaver said people like Eaton have
seen the show grow and change through
the years, and their tenure has given
them an appreciation for the history and
significance of particular events.
“It would be different if he was just on
the board and came to one meeting a year,
but he’s embedded in the stock show,” said Weaver.
“He’s involved in so many aspects and has experience in so
many areas. And you can’t put a price tag on that.”
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WISE COUNTY
Contributions trickle
in to local candidates
Donations seemed to have
slowed for many Wise County candidates, according to
the latest campaign finance
reports.
The reports, due Monday,
Feb. 1, represent contributions and expenditures from
the time of the last report to
Jan. 21. The January semiannual reports were due Jan.
15.
Of the 24 candidates who
filed reports, 13 reported no
contributions for the reporting period. That group included:
! county judge candidates
Bill McElhaney and Jim
Cowell
! treasurer candidate
Katherine Canova Hudson
! district clerk candidates
Brenda Starnes Rowe and
Cristy Fuqua
! Precinct 1 justice of the
peace candidate Jan Morrow
peace candidate Karen Hall
Green
! Precinct 2 commissioner
candidate Rob Hawkins
peace candidates Harold Lisby and Dee Long
! Precinct 3 commissioner
candidates Don Yank Underhill and Danny Lambert
! and Precinct 4 justice
of the peace candidate Clay
Poynor.
Unopposed candidates were
not required to file a report.
Leading the way in contributions for the reporting
period was Precinct 3 justice
of the peace candidate David
Montgomery with $2,600.
He listed $200 contributions
each from Reva J. Alexander
and Jim Alexander, both of
Boyd.
Precinct 3 commissioner
candidate Brent Wilson reported $1,050 in donations,
including $750 from Raymond Jordan of Boyd, $200
from Doug Bryan of Rhome
and $100 from Robert Sewell
of Rhome.
Precinct 2 justice of the
peace candidate Terri Johnson reported $800 in contributions, including $750 from
Robin Melton of Runaway
Bay and $50 from J. Bratcher
of Decatur.
candidate Ken Steel reported
$750 in contributions from
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Butler of
Glen Rose.
peace candidate Mandy Hays
reported $575 in contributions, including $200 each
from Robert A. Sewell and
Wayne P. Burchfield, both of
Rhome, and $175 from Faye
L. Burchfield of Rhome.
peace candidate Chad Hightower reported $434.72 in contributions, including $114.10
from Carla Jeanette Daniels of Boyd, $100 each from
Leah Wilson and Timothy
Carl Hightower, both of Boyd,
$70.62 from Brenda Bosecker
of Boyd and $50 from Doug
Whitehead of Bridgeport.
candidate Terry Ross reported $325 in contributions,
including $125 from B.V.C.O
Farms of Poolville and $100
each from Bill Lewis of
Paradise and A.C. Archer of
Springtown.
candidate Harry Lamance
reported a $109.23 contribution from Whitney Lamance
of Boyd.
peace candidate Ken Murray reported $162 in contributions, including $100 from
Ala G. Biggs of Paradise and
$20 each from Winford Cash
of Boyd and Dr. Charles Boatner of Decatur.
candidate Paul Wood reported $100 in contributions from
W.F. Meyers of Bridgeport.
candidate Kevin Burns reported $30 in contributions.
Expenditures
Expenditure totals from
each of the candidates are as
follows:
Cowell, $1,128
Rowe, $906
Fuqua, $1,277
Green, $500
Burns, $1,482
Hawkins, $1,381
Hightower, $1,768.16
Hays, $50
Lisby, $1,204. 84
Long, $300
Montgomery, $4,215.73
Underhill, $1,557.31
Lamance, $526.55
Steel, $361.60
Wilson, $4,399.26
Lambert, $491.32
Wood, $558.80
Ross, $191.13
No expenditures were reported for McElhaney, Hudson, Morrow, Johnson, Murray and Poynor.
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Dedicated to my
constituents and Wise
County. Let my proven
abilities and accomplishments progress into the
new decade.
Wise County
Directory
of
AREA
CHURCHES
Call the
at 940-627-5987 to list your
church and
worship hours
for as little
as $14 a week.
Pastor Quint Burks
Sunday Morning Worship.....10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evenings.........................6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings..................7 p.m.
Clothes Closet & Angel Food Ministries
Every 4th Saturday
112 CR 2395 • Alvord
www.wcmessenger.com/church
(across from Dub Johnston Arena)
940-627-2795 • 817-228-5577
www.nvmistries.org
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
First Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Rev: Lionel Bailey
SUNDAYS
Sunday School.......... 10 a.m.
Worship Service........11 a.m.
Tues. Bible Study......7 p.m.
Fellowship Dinner
5th Sunday.............12 noon
Bible Study - 10 a.m.
Workship - 11 a.m.
Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.
Church Phone - 940-433-2648
469-688-0931
940-466-3990
4th & Main • Paradise, TX
www.slidellbaptist.com
Bring Your Family
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church.........11 a.m.
Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Pastor: Roland Hodge
Music Director: Olin Blase
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
www.pgcowboychurch.com
Decatur Church of Christ
"Where Your Family Will Find A Home"
• Family Bible Study For All Ages
• The Childrens Place (A Mother's Day Out) 2 days a week
FM 51 South and Preskitt Rd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Decatur, Texas
Sunday Evening. Small groups including a
Phone 940-627-1912
5 p.m. meeting at the church
www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
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]
TERRY
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Second Advent Christian Church
1902 Wedgewood Ct. in Stillwater, OK
918-225-3426 or 405-624-3334
Steve Ryan
Baptist Church
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
Sunday School ................................10 a.m.
Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m.
Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m.
• Passionate about Christ
• Faithful to God's Word
• Committed to Reaching Our Community
Kevin J. Moore, Pastor
www.mountzionalvord.com
Ascension & St. Mark
Episcopal Church
SUNDAY SERVICES
English Service 10:30 a.m.
Misa en Españl 12:30 a.m.
The first Sunday of the month at
10:30 a.m. is our Billingual Service
A Mission of the
Episcopal Diocese
of Ft. Worth
WEDNESDAY
SERVICES
Midweek Manna 6 p.m.
Food*Fellowship * Study *Song
5094 US HWY 380 • 940-683-6321
Between Decatur and Bridgeport
www.asmwise.org
First Baptist Church
of Boyd
Pastor Steve Ewton
“Teaching
People Sharing
Jesus
on a
God’s
Word
Journey
to Heaven”
to equip
His saints
for service
Services
Sunday Bible Study .............................10 a.m.
Sunday Worship ...................................11 a.m.
Children’s Church................................11 a.m.
Evening Worship................................... 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study,
adults, youth & children .................... 7 p.m.
Nursery available
140 N. FM 730, Boyd • 940-433-2607
www.fbcboyd.com
First
United
Methodist
Church
of Bridgeport
SUNDAY
Sunday School ................. 10 a.m.
Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Family Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m.
Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m.
Sr. High Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m.
Nursery provided for all services
Rev. Dana
Mike Coker
Miller
Rev.
940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193
608 17th Street, Bridgeport
WISE COUNTY
COMMISSIONER PCT. 4
What is a fable? The great man of truth, the apostle
Paul, warned in his writings, “The time will come when
they (religionist) will not endure sound doctrine…But will turn away
their ears from the truth and shall be turned into fables” (2nd Tim
4:3-4). The basic meaning of the original word fable is: fiction, a tale,
an invented story. This spirit is carried by the anti-Christ, the deceivers,
the false prophets and workers on the broad road that Jesus warned
about. Here is a great warning that only the true church, the sheep,
will take heed to. Jesus commanded, do we hear him? “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 therein. Narrow is the way,
which leadeth to life, and few there be that find it. Beware (take heed
danger lies near) of false prophets (fable carriers) which appear in
sheep’s clothing (Christianity fakes) but inwardly (mind set) they are
ravening wolves” (Math 7:13-15). Those traveling on the broad way do
so because it is so easy, they spend little or no time in the study of the
scriptures. They take no heed to Jesus continual warnings, they fail to
recognize the true workers of God and Jesus Christ. So unknowing in
willful ignorance they join their fellow travelers driving to rejection and
destruction which lies at the DEAD END. The trinity teaching is either
truth or a fable. See if you can find the word trinity in the Bible. “There
is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the
ways of death” (Prov 14:12). Call for Bible Study times.
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9:30
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9:30
11a.m.
11:00
FAITH
TEMPLE
333 F.M. 407 (Illinois St.)
New Fairview, TX
(1/2 mile East of Hwy. 287/81)
A Spirit-led
Full Gospel Fellowship
Sunday:
Prayer..................... 10 a.m.
Morning Worship....10:45 a.m.
Nursery & Children’s Ministry
Sunday Evening.......6 p.m.
Pastor - Windell Splawn, Jr.
817-703-3111
Christian Academy A.C.E.
Curriculum Grades 1-12
www.faithtemple-church.org
www.faithtemplenewfairview.org
2952 U.S. 380 West • Decatur
(1.5 mile west of U.S. 287)
627-1006
www.ccdecatur.org
Contemporary Music & Casual Dress
Sundays
9 a.m...................... Sunday School
10:15 a.m...............Worship Service
4 p.m......................Community Kids
Mondays
6:30 p.m.............Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m................................ . Yo u t h
Thursdays
6:30 p.m..... ..Women’s Bible Study
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Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
First Presbyterian
Church
Church of Christ
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Mellown & Chambers
817-489-2658
Sunday Bible Class
all ages ..............9:30 a.m.
Sun. Worship ............10:30 a.m.
Wed. Bible Class
all ages ..................7 p.m.
Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School…10 a.m.
Sunday Worship…11 a.m.
Come & Share The Joy
“A Warm Welcome Awaits You
at First Presbyterian.”
www.thenewarkchurch.org
Rhome
Church of Christ
170 W. 1st, Rhome
Trinity Lutheran
Church
1307 10 St. • Bridgeport
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 School........9:15 a.m.
Church Service......10:30 a.m.
817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325
817-636-2496
www.rhomechurchofchrist.org
For information Call:
683-5604 or 683-8008
Morris Memorial
United Methodist
Church
302 S. Weatherford St., Chico
940-644-5186
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.
Pastor: Elaine Bussey
Pastor Mark Taylor
Greenwood
Church of Christ
Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m.
A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Services 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
TFH Youth 5:30 p.m.
940-627-5365
CallCall
940-627-5365
Twin Oaks
Assembly of God
300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport
Pastor Gary Sessions
Sunday School . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship . . . . 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study... 6:30 p.m.
Family Night (meal served)
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Interim Pastor: Terry Phillips
Traditional Worship Services
Sunday Bible Study .......................10 a.m.
Sunday Worship .............................11 a.m.
Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.
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Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of
Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are
on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we
are on the right.
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: [email protected]
Rhome
United Methodist
Church
"A beautiful church, and
friendly people"
200 First St.
at Dogwood
Downtown Rhome
817-637-1633
www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org
home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/
940-683-3110
[email protected]
BRIDGEPORT
Wise County
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Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Nursery & Children’s Church
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised
from the dead, a descendant of
David - that is my gospel"
2 Timothy 8
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FM 1204 • Greenwood
last quarter, but we’re getting more inquiries this
quarter,” Smalley said. “I
think you’re going to see
more when we report on the
next quarter.”
In other business, the
council:
! called for a general election for May 8, during which
citizens will vote for mayor,
council member place 1 and
place 2, held currently by
Don Majka, Scott Cheves
and Al Scott, respectively.
! heard a quarterly report
from the municipal court.
The court received 683 new
cases and 70 juvenile cases
and issued 247 warrants of
arrest. The court collected
$74,712 in revenues, with
$52,229.22 going toward
city fees; $21,583.56 going
to state fees; $830.68 going
to the collection agency; and
$69.39 going to Omni Base.
! heard a quarterly report
from infrastructure services.
The department completed
125 work orders in the electric division; 32 orders in the
equipment services division;
61 work orders in the water
division; 65 in the wastewater division; and 55 in the
street division.
!
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Director of development
Ashley Smalley had little
new construction to report
at Tuesday’s Bridgeport
City Council meeting, but
said that inquiries were up,
and city staff hope to see increased action in the following months.
Smalley said that the city
had no new residential construction or residential certificates of occupancy in the
first quarter of the fiscal year
that began Oct. 1. However,
one new commercial project,
Spirit Ice, was under way
in December and seven certificates of occupancy were
filed for existing structures
in the first quarter.
Compared to the first
quarter of the last fiscal
year, permits were down
from 73 to 69. However, fees
were down by 56 percent,
with permits reflecting the
remodeling trend rather
than the previous new-construction trend.
Residential remodeling is
down by 6 percent compared
to the first quarter of last
fiscal year, but commercial
remodeling is up by 98 percent.
“We haven’t had much
(new construction) in the
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First Baptist Church, Alvord
Rhome Assembly
Of God
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has openings in
Sunday
170 West BC Rhome Ave.
www.RhomeAssembly.org
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
817-636-2668
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
SUNDAY SERVICE
10:45 - Noon • 6 - 7 p.m.
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
7 - 8 p.m.
Musical Presentation
Dec. 20 • 6 p.m.
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
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940-627-6131
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First United Methodist Church
Dr.
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Pastor Pastor
Dr.Roy
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104 S. Miller, Decatur, Tx 940-627-3362
(one block east of the courthouse)
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940-427-5740
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4-H exhibits, a rollover machine from
Texas Department of Transportation,
a medic helicopter, blood drive and
many others.
Doors open for the Community
Health Fair at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
April 24.
Those wanting to volunteer or participate as a vendor should contact
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WISE COUNTY
The country is gearing up for the 2010 census, and a force
of census workers, volunteers and community leaders has
been mobilized across the nation in order to get a complete
count.
Locally, “Complete Count” committees have been formed
in Decatur, Bridgeport, New Fairview and Rhome and partnerships in all incorporated areas of Wise County. The committees are charged with encouraging citizens to participate in this year’s census.
Ashley Smalley, director of development services at the
city of Bridgeport and head of the Bridgeport Complete
Count Committee, said that the final population tally affects funding for various grants and programs offered to the
city and school district.
“If you have 6,000 people to support, and only 4,000 participating in the census, then you aren’t maximizing the
support you can have per capita,” she said. “There’s several
billion dollars available in grants that are based on population.”
Smalley began communicating with the Census Bureau
last spring, and the Complete Count Committee of business and community leaders was formed in the summer.
The committee, which split into several subcommittees, will
provide information to citizens through flyers in city utility
bills, as well as flyers sent home with schoolchildren.
Decatur’s Complete Count committee, led by director of
the planning department Dedra Ragland, said that the
committee is waiting on grant funding from the Census Bureau to provide for T-shirts and flyers. The committee plans
to be involved in Main Street events occurring through the
census process.
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“Our committee separated into four different groups and
each one came up with several projects they wanted to participate in,” Ragland said.
The Census Bureau will have an employee stationed in a
city office from March 19 through April 19 to answer questions and help fill out forms.
The Census Bureau is hiring temporary census workers
for the process, with jobs ranging from eight weeks to several months and a pay scale from $8 to $24 an hour. For job
information, visit http://2010census.gov/2010censusjobs/ or
call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule an appointment for an aptitude test.
In 2000, Wise County had a 63 percent mail response rate,
including responses returned by phone and Internet. The
Census Bureau estimated a 19.9 percent change in population from 2000 to 2008 in Wise County.
In an effort to increase response rates across the nation,
the Census Bureau will debut a shorter questionnaire. In
2000, the questionnaire had 57 questions for the first person in the household, and 32 questions for each additional
person. This year, the head of the household will answer 10
questions, and additional people will answer seven questions.
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“Online Job Searching” is 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Both
workshops are free. Call the library at (940) 627-5512 to
sign up.
BLOOD DRIVE — Boyd High School will hold a Red Cross
blood drive 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. To
donate, an individual must be at least 17 years old, weigh
at least 110 pounds and be in good health on the day of
donation. For information, to schedule a donation or inquire
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preschool children. Other story times include Toddler Time
with a “stay and play” on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and
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County Health Group are organizing
the event.
Toni Schmalzried said volunteers are
needed to greet people at the door and
to provide information on the services
and programs offered at the fair. They
are looking for more vendors.
The fair already features a host of
displays and health services, ranging
from a snake exhibit by Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department to schoolrequired immunizations and various
health screenings.
“All the screenings lined up will
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We, the family of
would like to sincerely thank each one that showed their expression
of sympathy during the loss of our beloved father, husband &
grandfather. Whether you sent a card or food or flowers, called or
sent a prayer for us, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The
community we live in is very kind and compassionate.
A special thank you to Dr. Jon Walker & his staff, to Wise Regional
Health System, Hawkins Funeral Home, to our wonderful church
families, Crafton Baptist Church, to Bro. Tom Merritt for a beautiful
service, to Terry & Tenna Hand for the beautiful music and to the
Masonic Lodges that did the graveside service.
Words cannot express the love and gratitude we feel towards each one
of you. May God always bless each of you.
Veda Grimes
Ronald & Cathy Grimes & Family
Gary Grimes & Family
Sheila & Kevin Lemond & Family
TOUGH SPOT — Bobbie “Lumberjack” Lambert of Arlington brings some pain to Mike “Big
Mike” Moon of Ohio at last Saturday’s wrestling event at Ruben’s Ballroom in Decatur.
NEWS BRIEFS
Food Pantry.
attend.
BANQUET — The 13th annual Hunting
Heritage Banquet sponsored by the Cross
Timbers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey
Federation is Friday, Feb. 12, at the Decatur
Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and
dinner will be served at 7:30. The event will
feature door prizes, live and silent auctions
and raffles. Single tickets are $50 and
couples’ tickets are $75. A JAKE ticket
(kids 17 and under) is free. Tickets can be
purchased at the U.S. Forest Service office,
2-K Pawn and Gun, or by calling (940) 3938908 or e-mailing [email protected].
DONKEY BASKETBALL — Chico High School
will present “Donkey Basketball” at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11. Tickets are available at
all Chico school campuses and cost $6 in
advance and $8 on Thursday. Free donkey
rides will be given to children under 12.
Dinner, for $6, will be served at 5:30.
CLOSINGS — Wise County Public Works
will be closed Thursday, Feb. 11. 911
Addressing will be closed Feb. 11 and
12. Both offices are moving into the new
location at 1415 FM 51 South in Decatur.
County offices are closed for the President’s
Day holiday on Feb. 15. Public Works and
911 Addressing will re-open Feb 16.
UNITED WAY MEETING — TUnited Way of
Wise County’s annual meeting is 5:30 to
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Decatur
Civic Center. Major campaign donors for the
2009-2010 campaign will be recognized,
a brief operations report for 2009 will be
given and new directors and officers will be
elected.
FUNDRAISER — Bridgeport Animal Hospital
and Schwan’s will host a fundraiser for Paws
of Paradise animal rescue group from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the hospital.
Schwan’s will donate a portion of the day’s
proceeds to the organization.
FISH AND BINGO — Bingo night is Friday,
Feb. 12, at Boyd Community Center. A fish
fry is at 5:30 p.m. followed by bingo at 7.
Proceeds will benefit South Wise Services
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — Bridgeport
Parks and Recreation Department’s
Dodgeball Tournament is Saturday, Feb.
20. Cost is $100 per team and includes
a T-shirt for each player. Winning teams
receive trophies. Registration deadline is
Friday, Feb. 12. For information, call (940)
683-3480 or go to www.cityofbridgeport.
net/parks&rec.
MOVIE NIGHT — Bridgeport Box Office
presents the movie “National Treasure” at
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at The Bridgeport
Stage. No ticket is required, but space is
limited.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — The
Bridgeport Parks and Recreation
Department is holding a Dodgeball
Tournament Saturday, Feb. 20. Registration
is $100 per team and includes a T-shirt for
each player. The winning team will receive a
trophy. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb.
12. For information, call (940) 683-3480 or
visit www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec.
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Funeral for Mollie Marie
Fuqua Brown, 95, of Decatur
was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at First Baptist
Church of Alvord with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in
Denton.
Brown died Thursday, Feb.
4, 2010, in Decatur.
She was born Nov. 6, 1914,
in Cleburne, to John Morris and Martha Bethanie
Blagg.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, D.B. Brown;
the father of her children,
Ernest M. Fuqua; sisters,
Rilda Grissom and Jo Disch;
sons, John Henry Fuqua
and Danny Mac Fuqua; and
granddaughter, Marie Collier.
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daughters, Mary Quepha
McDowell and husband,
Freddy, and Ruby Jo McEl-
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and Kenneth M. Fuqua and
wife, Carole; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews.
Memorials may be given
to the First Baptist Church
of Alvord.
Wise County Messenger,
February 7, 2010
Robert ‘The Water Man’ Stapleton
1946-2010
Memorial service for Robert Cordell “The Water Man”
Stapleton, 63, of Bridgeport
was to be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Stapleton residence.
Stapleton died Sunday,
Jan. 31, 2010.
Born Nov. 7, 1946, in Fort
Worth to Bob Junior and
Martha (Long) Stapleton,
he was the owner of Reliable
Water Distribution.
He is survived by his wife,
Jan Stapleton, of Bridgeport; son, Bobby Stapleton
and wife, Holly, of Chico;
daughter Lorrie Rutledge
and husband, Michael, of
Carrollton; grandchildren
Brian, Bryson, Whitney and
Lyndsey; mother Martha
Burgess and husband, Darrell, of Southlake; brothers
James Stapleton of Deca-
ROBERT STAPLETON
tur, Ronnie Stapleton of
East Texas, Tim Burgess of
Southlake and Robbie Burgess of Denton; and sisters
Mary Jo Wood of Southlake,
Shirley Foster of Keller and
Karen Smalley of Houston.
Funeral for Ralph Culwell
Murphy, 79, of Cottondale is
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at
Hawkins Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Johnny Irish
officiating. Burial will be at
East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Visitation was to be from 6
to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Murphy died Monday, Feb.
1, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born July 10, 1930, in Cottondale to Joseph Earl and
Myrtle (Culwell) Murphy, he
graduated as salutatorian
from Paradise High School in
1947. He served in the Army
for two years and was a dispatcher for Convair, which
would become General Dynamics and now Lockheed,
for 47 years, retiring in 1995.
He and his brother-in-law,
Joe Gilliland, purchased
G&M Exxon in Bridgeport in
1983, where he pumped gas,
changed oil and fixed flats.
He retired in 2006.
He was a sports enthusiast
and coached Little League
Baseball in Bridgeport for
more than a decade. He also
attended Bridgeport High
School sporting events.
He was a member of the
First
United
Methodist
Church in Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death
by the mother of his children,
Bertie Gilliland Murphy; and
four sisters, Alyn Gentry, Earlyn Jones, Velma Lee George
and Billy Baker.
He is survived by daughters, Kieron Diffenderfer and
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chance to still create a threeway logjam at the top of the
District 5-3A standings. The
Sissies would need victories
over Decatur and Burkbur-
HOLDING ON
TO WINNING
TRADITION —
Bridgeport’s
Haley
Meekins
fights for a
ball inside.
Meekins
helped the
Sissies clinch
a playoff
bid Tuesday
night.
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
nett to create the three-way
tie with Iowa Park and Burkburnett.
“We still have a chance to
tie for first,” said Bridgeport
varsity girls coach Eddie
Fortenberry. “Our goal is to
mess this thing up.”
While his players were confident about their chances of
securing back-to-back playoff
appearances for the first time
since 2005-06 at the end of a
three-year run, Fortenberry
knew it wouldn’t be easy.
“I thought it would be
hard to get the third spot,”
the coach said. “We lost the
best kids in the district. It’s
a credit to these kids and the
work they put in. It goes to
show that winning breeds
winning.”
Fortenberry didn’t make it
easy on his essentially new
team early in the season,
putting together a tough nondistrict schedule that included state-ranked Springtown
and Fort Worth Christian.
Bridgeport started the season 5-4.
“I was worried it was wearing us down,” Fortenberry
said. “You never know how
a younger group is going to
handle it. They realized they
had to get better. It would not
have done us any good to play
an easy schedule.”
After her strong sophomore
season, teams began the year
determined to slow Meekins.
As her teammates, including
Emily Price, who is averaging
Continued on Page 2B
BOYS BASKETBALL
Decatur ends
skid at three
Lamirand hits six
3-pointers in win
By RICHARD GREENE
The Vernon Lions are probably glad to know that the
Decatur Eagles and sophomore shooting guard Austin
Lamirand will be switching
to a new district next year.
In two games this season
against Vernon, Lamirand
has drilled 15 3-pointers. He
nailed six Tuesday night on
his way to scoring a gamehigh 22 points in Decatur’s
75-51 victory over Vernon at
Decatur High School Gym.
“That’s crazy!” said Decatur varsity boys coach Roger
Brown. “He can shoot.”
Lamirand joked after the
game: “I like playing them.”
The victory lightened the
spirits of the entire Decatur
team which ended a threegame losing streak with the
win to even its District 5-3A
record at 3-3.
“We needed it after losing
like we did last night,” Lamirand said. “We needed it to
be ready for Bridgeport Friday.”
Decatur dropped its makeup game against the 11thranked Burkburnett Bulldogs Monday 83-64. Playing
back-to-back games, Brown
thought his team showed
some toughness in the win
against Vernon.
“I think we did a really
good job for what we went
through last night,” Brown
said. “We executed pretty
good. We have to continue to
work on our defense and at
stopping penetration.
“But we needed to get a
win. Even more than playing good, we needed a win,”
he said.
Lamirand was one of four
Decatur players in double
figures. Trey Hale scored 16.
Ross Walker had 14. Caleb
Hogan finished with 12.
Vernon hung with Decatur
early, trailing by just nine,
20-11, after the first quarter.
The Decatur lead stood at
10, 30-20, at halftime.
Lamirand and the Eagles
then exploded in the second
half. He drained five of his
six 3-pointers in the second
half.
After Vernon closed to
within seven on back-to-back
3-pointers from Dillon Perez
and Tate Methvin, Walker
connected from long range
Continued on Page 2B
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
HEAVY TRAFFIC — Decatur’s Trey Hale fights through Vernon defenders to get to the basket during the Eagles’ victory
Tuesday night at Decatur High School.
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
Bulls’ Parker earns
TSWA all-state award
Bridgeport senior defensive back Kyle Parker
added another honor to
his banner season Friday.
The Bull was named to
the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class
3A second-team defense.
The honor followed his
selection to the Associat-
ed Press’ all-state team
in December.
As a senior, Parker set
the Bridgeport record
with his nine interceptions. He also established
a school record with 13
in his career.
Parker also was in on
87 tackles.
After the season, the
defensive back was selected as a 5-3A firstteam defensive back.
With Parker roaming
the secondary, Bridgeport finished the season
7-5 and advanced to the
third round of the playoffs before falling to the
Class 3A Division II runner-up Graham.
MAKING
INTENTIONS
KNOWN—
Bridgeport’s
Daniel Scott
prepares to
sign his letter
of intent with
Angelo State
Thursday
afternoon
during a
signing party
(See story on
page 3B).
Messenger photo
by Richard Greene
2B
SPORTS
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Boyd
falls in
2 OT
Messenger photo by Richard Greene
NAIL-BITING TIME — Alvord senior Jennifer Ward is one of three Lady Bulldog seniors hoping to land a playoff berth after the team missed the
postseason last year.
One more to move on
Lady Bulldogs take chances at getting to playoffs
By RICHARD GREENE
After a loss to Boyd ended the Alvord Lady Bulldogs’ season last year without a playoff berth, Jennifer Ward had a hard time controlling her emotions.
“I bawled,” the now-senior post said. “I cried that
night as I was putting the basketball shoes in the
box. We took it hard.”
That disappointment fueled an intense offseason of
work for Ward and the rest of the Lady Bulldogs to
make sure they didn’t have a repeat of last year.
The Alvord varsity girls team entered Friday’s showdown with Millsap with a chance to seal a playoff bid.
The Lady Bulldogs (19-9, 8-4), who held a game lead
on Millsap for third place in District 9-2A, could also
earn a trip to postseason with a win Tuesday over
Boyd and a Millsap loss to second-place Peaster.
“It’s going to be tough, especially with the teams we
have to play,” said Alvord girls coach Rob Schmucker
about securing the playoff bid.
The Lady Bulldogs say they are up to the challenge.
“This is all we’ve talked about since last year,” said
senior post Marley Moyers. “We’ve worked all summer for this opportunity. We just have to stay loose
and have fun. It’s going to be tough and a dogfight.”
Alvord beat Millsap in their first meeting by a point,
40-39. The Lady Bulldogs took the lead in the third
quarter and held off Millsap off in the final frame.
“We match up good with them offensively,” Schmucker said. “We can go big and cause them some trouble.
Defensively, we had a hard time matching up. They
do some things offensively that hurt us.”
He urged his team to get off to a fast start.
“You know they are going to come out excited.
We have to match it over the first three minutes,”
Schmucker said.
Alvord was expected to be without shooting guard
Amber Greer Friday.
Regardless of Friday’s outcome, the Lady Bulldogs
are not expecting to let up Tuesday against Wise
County rival Boyd.
“If we win Friday, Tuesday we can go in relaxed but
we’ve got to finish what we started,” Ward said.
Schmucker is urging his team to keep the foot on
the pedal to build some momentum, if they do secure
the playoff bid.
“Everyone is saying we’ve just got to win one more,
but I want to win both games,” Schmucker said. “We
don’t want to lose something before getting to the
playoffs.”
If and when Alvord secures a playoff bid, Moyers
and Ward said it will be an emotional evening.
“We’re going to cry either way,” Moyers said.
Schmucker wants to see his team finish the job.
“They’ve worked hard for this and deserve it,”
Schmucker said. “I hope they make the playoffs for
the seniors. Not just make it, but do something.”
Brock
trips
Alvord
The top-ranked Brock
Lady Eagles kept their
undefeated District 9-2A
record intact Tuesday
night, rolling to a 90-34
victory over the Alvord
Lady Bulldogs.
Brock jumped out
to a 23-4 lead in the
first quarter and never
slowed. Brock built the
lead to 50-13 at halftime.
Brock added to its
advantage in the third
quarter with a 20-8 run.
It closed the game by
outscoring Alvord 20-13
in the final frame.
Jordan Ward led Alvord with 11 points.
Madi Lynch added 10.
Jennifer Ward scored
seven, Sam Rogers five
and Amber Greer one.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lady Eagles shoot down Vernon, 53-36
By RICHARD GREENE
In their first meeting with the
Vernon Lady Lions in January,
the Decatur Lady Eagles lost after
not capitalizing on opportunities
around the basket.
Decatur cashed in on those chances Tuesday night in a 53-36 victory
at Decatur High School Gym.
Relentlessly attacking the basket
throughout the game, Decatur shot
44 percent, 19-for-43, from the field.
“That’s what we talked about before the game,” said Decatur varsity
girls coach Billy Garner. “They gave
us every opportunity at their place,
but we didn’t finish.”
The victory was Decatur’s second
in the past two games after getting
off to a 0-5 start in District 5-3A.
“I’m proud of them,” Garner said.
“They keep playing hard and keep
improving. Sometimes it’s difficult
to do that after the losses they’ve
had, but they keep playing hard.”
Thanks to a big second quarter
by Jordan Alker, Decatur kept the
score tied at 22. Alker, who finished
with 12, put in seven in the quar-
ter. She went 5-for-6 from the freethrow line.
After halftime, Vernon jumped in
front with back-to-back 3-pointers
to take a 30-26 lead with 4:50 left in
the third quarter. Decatur responded with an 11-3 run to get a 37-33
lead going into the fourth quarter.
Macie Danie, who led all the scorers with 16 points, made six during
the third quarter.
“It was good we were able to drive
the lane and the shots were falling,”
Dane said. “We were prepared for
this game. We fixed a lot of our mis-
takes from last time.”
Vernon closed back within two in
the opening moments of the final
frame. Alker then hit a 3-pointer
to start a 16-1 run to the end the
game. Five Decatur players scored
during the closing rally.
Vernon’s lone point in the final
7:35 was a free throw with 26 seconds to go.
Jaci Isham and Mercy Staley
scored seven each for the Lady Eagles. Brooke Fincher added six and
Rachael Smyers four. Kelsy Garner
chipped in one.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Eagles end skid at three games ...
Continued from Page 1B
to put Decatur back up 10, 36-26.
Walker’s shot started a 21-5 run by
Decatur to close the third quarter
and open up a 54-31 lead.
Decatur continued to pull away
in the fourth quarter. After Lamirand and Kyle Durdon hit 3-pointers, Nick Linder made a pair of free
throws to close a 10-0 spurt midway
through the fourth as Decatur built
its largest lead, 33 points, 70-37.
With the game out of hand, Vernon scored the contest’s final eight
points.
Vernon was led by Perez with 19.
Kyle Green finished with six for
Decatur. Durdon had three and
Linder two.
In
a
double-overtime
thriller, the Jacksboro Lady
Tigers outlasted the Boyd
Lady Yellowjackets Tuesday
night.
Jacksboro outscored Boyd
10-7 in the second extra
frame to pull out the 70-67
victory.
Boyd varsity girls coach
Lynn Cranfill said it was
an exciting, tough game
throughout.
“In the end missed free
throws (15) and turnovers
(22) were the difference,” he
said.
The game featured 46
fouls and 74 free throws.
Jacksboro locked down on
Boyd guard Jessica Drake,
holding her without a point
in the first half. Boyd was
still able to grab a 23-22
halftime lead.
Drake came alive after
halftime, scoring 22. She hit
eight of her 13 shots with
three 3-pointers. She has 87
for the year.
“Jessica was the X factor,”
Cranfill said. “She was amazing. She was being guarded
like an escaped prisoner, but
when we got her shots, she
hit them.”
Behind Drake, Boyd took
a 39-35 lead into the fourth
quarter. Jacksboro fought
back to get the game tied.
Boyd need its lone senior,
Keenan Burgin, to go 4-for4 from the line down the
stretch to force overtime.
Burgin finished with 12
points, going 8-for-10 from
the line.
In the first overtime, both
teams scored seven. With
the game tied at 60, it went
to another overtime.
Joining Drake and Burgin
in double figures for Boyd
were Shelbi Tidwell with 14
and Jenny Hardcopf with
10. Tidwell finished with six
rebounds, and Hardcopf had
12.
Chelsea Landes scored six
and Stormi McCarter three.
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
Sissies
make
playoffs ...
Continued from Page 1B
11 points per game, developed into offensive threats,
she started to have an easier
time on offense. Meekins is
averaging a team-high 12.6
points.
“It got annoying,” Meekins
said. “But the rest of the
team showed they could pull
through. Teams have stopped
doubling me because we’re
hitting some outside shots.”
Fortenberry praised the
work of Meekins and Price
inside, but said it’s been the
play of his new guards that
have been a key part of the
Sissies’ return to the playoffs.
“Going in they were my
biggest worry,” he said. “But
they’ve turned out to be the
least of my worries.”
3B
SPORTS
FOOTBALL
Bridgeport’s Scott inks with Angelo
End picks
school over
Tarleton
By RICHARD GREENE
For the past two years,
Bridgeport’s Daniel Scott has
terrorized opposing offenses
from his defensive-end spot.
He will now get the same
opportunity in the Lone Star
Conference. Scott signed his
letter of intent Wednesday to
play football at Angelo State
University.
Scott picked the NCAA
Division II school over Tarleton.
“It came down to Angelo
and Tarleton, but it was an
easy decision when the Tarleton coach left the day before signing day,” Scott said.
“I liked everything about
Angelo. It all worked out like
it should. I’m excited about
going there. It’s a little surreal.”
The Bull was one of 30
signees by Angelo State. The
school is coming off a 6-5 season.
Scott was a dominating
force on the Bulls’ defensive line this season, posting
eight sacks and 15 tackles for
losses. He recorded 70 total
tackles. Scott was named the
5-3A Co-defensive MVP and
MAROON LETTER DAY — Joined by his teammates, coaches and parents Dennis and Rosalinda, Bridgeport’s Daniel Scott signs his letter of intent with
Angelo State University. The District 5-3A Defensive MVP will play defensive end at the NCAA Division II school.
received honorable mention
on the Associated Press’ allstate team.
“He was an outstanding
player for us,” said Bridgeport coach Danny Henson.
“Every year, he kept getting
better and better. He had a
great junior year and was a
huge force in the defensive
line.”
Scott was a major part of
Bridgeport rescuing its season after a 1-4 start. The Bulls
went on to go undefeated in
District 5-3A and advance to
the third round of the Class
3A Division II playoffs.
“After losing a lot of people
after my junior year, I didn’t
know what to expect,” Scott
said. “We started off slow,
but everyone started buying
in and we turned it around.
This is a good way to cap my
high-school career.”
Scott is unsure how long
it will take him to get on the
field at San Angelo.
“They said they like to redshirt everyone,” Scott said.
“But they said the best guys
will play.”
Henson expects Scott to
have a successful career, but
he will have some work to
do.
“The big thing with the
transition to playing in college is he’ll have to get
heavier and learn to play at
the same level with more
weight,” Henson said. “He’s
got all the skills to be a great
player.”
FOOTBALL
Thomas signs letter with Northeastern
By RICHARD GREENE
While playing defensive
end and wide receiver for the
Decatur Eagles this season,
Ryan Thomas longed for a
chance to be a linebacker.
The graduating senior
will get that opportunity on
the collegiate level. Thomas
Wednesday inked a letter
of intent to play football at
Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla.
“I’ve always wanted to
play linebacker and now I’ll
get that opportunity,” Thomas said. “It’s exciting.”
Thomas is one of 18 freshmen signed by the school,
including several other Texans. He made a visit this
spring to the Tahlequah
campus.
“I really liked it there and
enjoyed the campus,” Thomas said.
Playing college football
has been a long-time goal
for the Eagle. Decatur football coach Kyle Story expects Thomas to excel on the
next level.
“If given a year or two to
develop, he should make a
good player for them,” Story
said. “He’ll need to add some
strength, but he’s got the aggressiveness and attitude.”
For Decatur this past year,
Thomas was an all-district
wide receiver and a secondteam 5-3A defensive lineman. On offense, he caught
nine passes for 133 yards
and a touchdown, while also
serving as a dominating
blocker.
Defensively, he recorded
36 tackles, including four for
losses and one interception.
“He’s been a good player for
us,” Story said. “He played
the rare, slash receiver and
defensive lineman. He had
good hands and was a good,
physical inside receiver. On
defense, he was always very
physical and made plays.”
Thomas (6-1, 205 pounds)
doesn’t expect the challenge
of switching positions to be
too difficult.
“I played it when I was
younger,” Thomas said.
He is expected to redshirt
SPORTS BRIEF
The Decatur Baseball League will
hold sign-ups Saturday, Feb. 13 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14
from noon to 4 p.m. at Harmon Park
on Miller Street in Decatur.
The registration fee is $50 for Tball (5-6-year-olds); $75 for 7-12year-olds; $85 for 13-14-year-olds.
New players will need to bring a
copy of their birth certificates to registration.
HEADED NORTH — Decatur senior Ryan Thomas signs his letter of intent with Northeastern University. He is joined by
Decatur coaches Nick Stokes, Fernando Escobar, Heath Tullous, Kyle Story and Jack E. Reeves.
for Northeastern, which finished 2-9 last season while
competing in the Lone Star
Conference as an NCAA Di-
vision II school. Thomas will
likely be the youngest mem-
ber of the team. He will not
turn 18 until Aug. 28.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Yellowjackets rally to beat Jacksboro
The Boyd Yellowjackets kept
their boys basketball playoff
hopes alive Tuesday night,
rallying from a late deficit to
knock off the Jacksboro Tigers
48-47.
The Yellowjackets trailed by
seven with three minutes left.
Boyd was able to force turnovers late to get easy scoring
opportunities. Boyd outscored
Jacksboro 13-5 in the final
frame.
“Our full-court pressure got
us back into the game,” said
Boyd varsity coach Oscar Hernandez. “I am very proud of
our reseliancy and the way we
found a way to win.”
The coach also pointed out
the work turned in by Travis
Williams on the defensive end
against Jacksboro’s 6-4 center
Kole Weldon.
“Williams did a nice job limiting Weldon to 15,” Hernandez
said. “The last game he had 20plus points.”
Williams also scored 10
points.
Boyd led early 14-10, but
Jacksboro fought back to lead
26-23 at halftime. The Tigers
took a 42-35 lead into the final
frame.
Edgar Lugo led Boyd with 13
points. Tim Fleming added 12.
Junior Whatley finished with
five and Jake May two.
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owners.com ID# JTP4653.
$0 TOTAL MOVE-IN
New brick home loaded with upgrades on acreage. $1,049/month
including taxes and insurance.
100%
financing
available.
(817)733-3444.
$299,000 BRING YOUR HORSES
Haslet: Country home on over three acres,
storage building, fenced, extra large play room
or additional living area, formal dining, lovely
pool with large patio, no city taxes.
Call Pam Davis at 817-296-9050
$289,900 GREAT COWBOY SETUP
Sunset: Great rock country home, metal roof,
split bedrooms, beautiful kitchen cabinets,
paved road, fenced and cross fenced, private
well and all on almost 12 acres. If you are
looking for a place in the country, this is it!
Call Bob Boughton 940-393-5194
$880,000 GREAT LOCATION ON HWY
287 IN DECATUR: 8,000 sq. ft. building
plus 960 sq. ft. front porch built in 2004 at
the corner of Thompson. Showroom with 5
offices, 3 restrooms, stock room and 2 work
areas with overhead doors. Call Cliff Moon at
817-229-6599
$205,000 HORSE READY!
Decatur: Very nice horse property
on 5 acres, loafing shed, tack room, 4
bedrooms, 2 baths, built in 2004, super
clean. Call Carol Bailey at 817-229-1303
JODY ADAMS
940-389-3702
3,100 SQUARE FEET
4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, pool, in Hidden Oaks (1605 Thousand Oaks),
Decatur. $299,900. (940)704-3271.
4-BEDROOM, 1.5-BATH
brick, all electric on 5 acres. Newly
remodeled inside & out. Boyd ISD,
ag exempt. FSBO, $145,000.
(817)253-8604.
940-393-2476
New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome!
FOR SALE OR LEASE BY OWNER
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
HOUSE FOR SALE
to be moved. $20k. Call for details,
(940)433-5893.
MELISSA BAILEY
940-393-5464
JOHN LANIER
940-627-9714
NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER
940-577-1452
940-393-5336
SHERRY LAYTON
940-399-8246
CECE LISBY
940-399-9141
JIM VANCE
940-627-5358
1705 S. FM 51, Suite #104 • Decatur, TX
Best of
WISE
2009
940-627-9040
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SOLD
PENDING
SOLD
Open house, Saturday, Feb. 6 &
Feb. 13. 104 Longhorn Court, Paradise. 3/2, 2 acres. Follow Garrett
Creek Ranch signs.
Bruce
Furgerson
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
PARADISE
custom 5/3.5/2 on 2 acres. $289k.
Motivated seller. (940)399-8526.
Nani
Brashears
940-577-1452
[email protected]
For Information on All of my properties go to
www.bfrealtor.com
Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs.
NANI’S
DECATUR: Kid friendly neighborhood, brick 3/2/2 on 1/2 acre lot. Open floor plan, split bedroom,
fenced backyard. Affordable price at $138,500
ALVORD: Private and secluded. This ranch style home has it all. Comes with more than 2 acres,
workshop and nice size pond. Mature Oak trees surrounding home. $189,900
LOOK AT THIS PRICE! 4 acres full of trees, restricted area. Call for information. $189,000
DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX FOR SALE! All occupied, call for details.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial property features an office and large insulated
metal building/shop. Located on Hwy 287 South between LaQuinta and Ramada Inn. Perfect for all
kinds of business.
Sherry
Layton
940-399-8246
sherrylayton
@embarqmail.com
BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 bedroom, 2/5 bath on 10 acres with barn and workshop with office.
LOTS AND ACRES FOR SALE
A MUST SEE! 3/2/2 home on almost 3 acres. Great location!
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 3/1 with WBFP, 28 X 44
open shop, near downtown.
REDUCED! 3/2/2 in good neighborhood with WBFP. Call for
details.
REDUCED! 30 ACRES, beautiful land in Paradise. Only $5,700/
acre.
Visit our website for a complete list: www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
REDUCED $35,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!
YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE! Beautiful 4/2.5/2 on 1.69 acres. 2
living areas, breakfast nook, dining, 9 x15 deck overlooks pool
and creek. New flooring. Fresh paint in and out. Bay windows,
solar screens, Oak trees, 70’ tall. Pecan trees along creek. Foot
bridge, ATV trail. $199,900
John Lanier
940-627-9714
RUNAWAY BAY
626 Halfmoon Way, 3/2.5/2 beautiful custom home on golf course.
Lots of upgrades. $229,500.
(817)219-6083.
[email protected]
Decatur
1606 W. Bus. 380
940-627-3080
Business Property
CeCe Lisby
940-399-9141
[email protected]
[email protected]
ONLY 1 LOT LEFT
close to Decatur, trees and electric.
5 acres, $65,000. (940)393-8740.
PARADISE PROPERTY
2 buildings (3,500 square feet &
1,200 square feet), plus 1 acre land,
for sale or lease. Highway 114 frontage. (940)433-5678.
If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call
or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling.
THINKING OF SELLING? WE HAVE BUYERS!
2702 S. Lipsey, Decatur, 4/3/2,
2-living, large fenced backyard.
Must sell. (817)925-5096.
REDUCED $10,000
New 3/2/2, Bridgeport. Brick, tile,
fireplace, island kitchen, Whirlpool
appliances, energy package.
$117,900.
Must
see!
(817)253-4485. No agents.
BOYD: This property was used as a day
care. With a few modifications could be 3
bedroom home, large yard with covered
area, front part of house frame and back
part metal. $75,000
BOYD: Well cared for 4/2/1 brick, formal dining, fireplace, large patio, Parkay & tile flooring,
fenced backyard, nice neighborhood. Could be a 3/2/2. $157,500
BOYD: Very nice 4/2/2 brick home on large lot, ceramic tile in kitchen, dining room, hall and
baths, utility room with walk-in pantry, nice neighborhood, fenced backyard, covered patio.
$149,900
BRIDGEPORT: Immaculate 2004 32 X 76 Solitaire Manufactured Home. 4/2 with 2 half baths,
split bedrooms, 2 living areas, large kitchen, 2 car carport, storage building. All this and many
Oak trees on 8.83 secluded acres. Easy access to Hwy 199. $159,900
BOYD: 2/2 frame home, formal dining, fireplace, hardwood floors, central heat & air, 2 car carport,
storage building, coastal pecan trees on 3.87 fenced acres. $135,000
BOYD: 0.6 acres, old house not livable, city water and sewer. $18,000
DECATUR: 20 acres more or less, 8 miles north of Decatur on FM 730. Nice coastal field, good
building spot for that new home. $10,000 per acre
BOYD: City lot in restricted subdivision, city utilities available, paved street. $19,550
BOYD: Commercial property, a most desirable site, 3.28 acres on Hwy 114 in city limits, water
and sewer available. $357,000
SUSAN ANDERSON
817-821-6659
BRUCE FURGERSON
817-996-3202
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
BRIDGEPORT: Very nice, 3/2
Manufactured home on 1 acre, carport,
storage building, fenced backyard, deck
on front and back. $95,000
Rhome
817-638-5100
Wise County’s
Bridgeport
192 W. Hwy. 380 #1 Real Estate
Company
940-683-3080
(per MLS statistical data)
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Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Condos/town homes
DECATUR TOWNHOME
2/2.5/2, many upgrades. $140,000.
(940)626-0361 or email:
[email protected]
Pictures upon request.
Homes
$500 TOTAL MOVE IN
Starting at $900/month. 3, 4 or
5-bedroom.
Melissa,
(817)841-2104.
Paradise - Very unique property in Paradise on 10.7 fenced acres. The beautiful open concept
kitchen/living area has stained concrete floors, concrete countertops and lots of cabinet space.
The huge master suite with spacious bath and walk-in closet overlooks the beautiful salt water
pool and the countryside. Four bedrooms, a second living area and a possible media room
complete this property and make it a perfect spot for the family. 30x40 metal shop.
HOMES
Decatur - 107.75 acre country estate. 4 bedroom, 4 bath Victorian style home with game
room, den, library, office and gourmet kitchen. Large in ground pool with pool house. 80X80
insulated hangar with office and bath. Subzero fridge stays, 3,500 sq. ft. crowned grass runway,
30X50 insulated horse stable with office and bath, 30X30 equipment shed. .75 mile Hwy. 51
road frontage. All fenced. Great location.
Bridgeport - This brick home in an established neighborhood has undergone some nice updates including paint, tiled
and carpeted floors, new vinyl windows, bathroom updates and complete new kitchen countertops and cabinets. Terrific
utility room with tons of space. Backyard is fully fenced with mature trees and storage shed.
Bridgeport - Totally updated home in a wonderful neighborhood! LIKE NEW! Brick fireplace in living. New
appliances and sink, with tile countertops. New carpet, paint, fixtures, hardware and blinds throughout the home. Tiled
baths with new counters and sinks. Large fenced backyard with covered patio. Landscaped! Great floor plan! Shows
very well!
Decatur - Great family home! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage brick home situated on just over 1 acre in Prairie View
Estates in Great Decatur ISD. Lower Property taxes since its out of town.
Decatur - Immaculate home with good design with lots of storage. Master
bedroom downstairs, bedroom, bath and loft area upstairs. Fenced backyard
with patio area.
LOTS/ACREAGE
Jacksboro - 140 acres N of Jacksboro. Acreage has native grass, some pastures and mostly heavily wooded areas.
From hilltop at north end of property you can see for miles. All kinds of game such as deer, turkey and hogs roam this
property. Great hunting and some beautiful home sites. Some nice homes on large acreage for neighbors.
Paradise - Developers Dream! This property would make a wonderful subdivision. Beautiful 23.6 acres available with
easy access to Hwy 114. Topography is varied. Awesome views, privacy and a tank. All this in prestigious Paradise ISD.
COMMERCIAL
Decatur - Huge price reduction! 2 acres on US Hwy 380 which could be commercial or residential. Ideal property for
offices or a home. Barn will be removed from property.
Decatur - Great commercial lot on very busy street with great road frontage.
5"
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
CASH WHOLESALE
to the public. Low overhead. Save
thousands. (817)637-1357.
Factory direct. Clayton Homes for
less. One stop shopping. Call today!
(940)665-8787.
GOT LAND?
WE’VE GOT YOUR HOME
ZERO DOWN!
817-237-4504. R33893.
Land/home government loan program, qualify by phone for 6.0%
fixed rate. (940)458-0094.
NEW 3-BEDROOM
ON 1 ACRE
1500+ square foot, 3/2, open country kitchen with huge bedrooms near
town. Federal Housing loans available for less than your rent payment.
Need
approximately
$4k/down cash or trade, then receive $8,000 tax credit. Only 3 lots
left.
Nationwide
Homes,
(800)314-2092.
NICE 2007 FLEETWOOD
double wide on 2 acres. 1,960
square feet, 4/2, 2-living areas, new
condition; new carpet & light fixtures. Financing available with 3 1/2
% down. Decatur ISD. $89,900.
(940)577-4484.
OWNER FINANCE
LITTLE ELM 3/2
New 3/2, factory built home, ready
for move-in with decks and utilities.
Huge livingroom and kitchen with
walk-in pantry. Only $496/month
with lot! $1,995/down + $4,000 tax
rebate to you, 15-year note, 9%
APR
or
owner
finance.
(940-)458-0047. YES.
OWNER FINANCE
Darling, newly updated 2/2 in Newark park with country setting. Bad
credit OK, cheap payments.
(682)286-0693, agent #036227.
OWNER FINANCE!
3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1 acre! New
carpet, paint & appliances! Easy
terms! (940)367-7542.
$24,285
NEW HOME
Plus delivery, set & A/C.
(800)518-7811, Nation Wide Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes.
RBI33937.
MANAGER’S SPECIAL
SAVE $24,104
New 3/2, extra nice, front covered
porch. (800)518-7811. Nation Wide
Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes.
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Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
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estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
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FREE SITE CHECK
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Homes starting at $28,650.
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TAX CREDIT EXPIRES
IN 90 DAYS
DON'T WAIT!
(817)237-0500. R33893.
WILL HELP W/FINANCING!
4-bedroom, 2-bath with 2-living areas! On 1 acre! $8,000 tax credit
ends soon! (214)334-9042.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up &
trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. (940)433-3117.
RENTALS
RENTA
• Apartments • Business
Property • Condos/Town
Homes • Duplex Housing
• Homes • Mobile Homes •
Rooms • Roommate Wanted
• Spaces & Lots • For Lease •
Wanted to Rent • Wanted to
Lease • Facilities • Storage
Buildings
Apartments
Decatur: Stonehill Apartments,
brand new, 1-bedroom, 1-bath, call
on-site manager at (940)627-9200.
Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, 2-bedroom, 1-bath. Only 2
available.
Sanger: Sanger Apartments, 1 &
2-bedroom 1-bath.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Efficiency apartments for rent, all
bills paid. (940)433-3133.
Business property
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
square
feet
for
lease.
(940)627-2510.
OFFICE SUITE
on Decatur square, North Trinity
Street. $325/month. Cannon Property Management. (940)368-1811.
Office warehouse for lease. 10,000
square feet includes 2,000 square
feet of office space. Highway 287
North. (940)627-4309.
Condos, town homes
Bridgeport, TX
Race Fans, only one left! Fort
Worth, Texas Motor Speedway,
2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
1, 2 Bedrooms
Available
Washer & dryer
included
RUNAWAY BAY CONDO
3-bedroom, 2-bath, lake front. New
carpet, new paint. No pets, no
smoking. $800/month plus deposit.
(817)988-3530.
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites
940-536-9346
2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO
$600/month. $300/deposit. No pets.
Call
(940)644-2713
or
(817)929-1930.
Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom,
pool side, all appliances.
$525/month. (940)626-9603.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
Duplexes
***NOW AVAILABLE
IN BRIDGEPORT***
$695/month, $400/deposit
Ask about our move-in special!
3-bedroom, 2-full bath, all appliances,
W/D
connections.
(817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com
1-bedroom, 1-bath brick, storage
building, large kitchen, new carpet,
washer/dryer/water included. 13
miles NE Decatur. $545/month.
Available Feb. 1. (940)466-9702.
2-bedroom, 1-bath. $595/month,
$400/deposit. No smoking, no pets.
Available now. (940)390-7002.
APARTMENT
2/1, Bridgeport. Cannon Property
Management, (940)368-1811.
Duplex for rent in Bridgeport. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. $750/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-5678.
Duplex for rent. Paradise ISD.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, no pets.
$700/month. (940)683-4380 or
(940)389-1357.
SPECIAL IN ALVORD!
3/2 duplex, $695/month. 2/1 fourplex, $595/month. $400/deposit.
Ask about the $25 early payment
discount! Charlie,(214)803-2784;
Barry, (940)393-8740; office,
(940)626-8331.
Homes
***INCREDIBLE DEAL IN
RUNAWAY BAY***
$795/month, $500/deposit. New
2-story home w/fenced yard. 3-bedroom, 2-bath. All appliances &
washer/dryer connections. Pet
friendly. (817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com.
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race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin,
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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for
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LISTINGS
“Timeless Elegance”
www.spenceproperties.com
940-372-0634 • 817-825-4647
3-bedroom, 1-bath, 607 E. Hale,
Decatur. No smoking, references required. $800/month + deposit.
(940)627-2244.
3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, (1,865 square
feet) newly renovated 1920's home
near downtown square on large 1/3
acre corner lot. Fresh paint, new
windows, refinished wood floors,
new appliances, granite counters,
clawfoot tub. $1,400/month,
$750/deposit. Available now! For
more information, call (682)4293011.
HOMES
Decatur, Alvord, Cottondale,
(horses permitted), 2 & 3-bedroom,
2-bath. Cannon Property Management, (940)368-1811.
In Boyd, 2 & 1-bedroom houses.
Very clean, appliances, no pets.
Starting
at
$550/month.
(817)444-3636.
Jack Cannon
Broker
940-368-1811
Eric Cannon
940-393-5317
4199 FM 51 Home is 3 bedroom,
2 bath on 2 acres of land, with a
spacious metal 25 x 30 shop with
concrete floors. Property is fenced
with a small pond. $175,900
574 CR 4270 Home & Workshop
on approx. 24 + acres of
pasture, trees and tank. Property
is cross fenced so is perfect for
horse or cattle. $320,000
®
REDUCED! Bring your mobiles! Beautiful wooded 5 acre lot with paved road access,
septic in place, pond for fishing and in the great Paradise ISD! Hurry and come see!
$44,900 Call Rhonda
REDUCED! 2+ acres lots in a restricted subdivision. Within minutes from Paradise
ISD. Starting at $25,530 and up. Call Rhonda
Ranch style on 5 treed acres - 3/2 w/large rooms, fireplace, built-ins, game room,
garage/workshop/office, deck, plus. $269,900 Call Marilyn
Charming brick 4/2/2, island kitchen, fresh paint, newer appliances, pool, storage
building. $144,900 Call Marilyn
Reatta Estates corner lot, very nice 3/2/2, split floor plan, fenced yard, sprinkler
system, 900 sq. ft. insulated shop on 1 acre. $177,000 Call Marilyn
201 Main, Rhome Investment opportunity! 3
homes on a corner lot. 1, 2, &
3 bedroom homes. Commercial
possibilities.
LAND
GREAT LOT IN RUNAWAY BAY
41 ACRES - SUNSET
88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR
FARMING OR LIVESTOCK.
1002 S. College 3/2/2, great
location, corner lot with 2nd
home on property. Well and
many upgraded features.
109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE
DECATUR
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
N. TRINITY OFFICE SUITE
$350/MONTH
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Spacious 3/2 on 2.38 acres. 2001 double wide with updated roof, carpet, paint,
window blinds, range. $43,500 Call Marilyn
WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET
www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com
Scott Locklear
ed by Tana
Offer Making Dreams Reality
Tana 940-627-5859
Construction & Excavation
[email protected] • www.tanahomes.com
PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg.
bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar, dining, could have 2 masters, flex space
upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees, co-op
water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500
®
DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 15.93 acres, TX sized rooms, WBFP, island in kitchen,
walk-in pantry, lots of windows, split bedrooms, flex space could be 4th bedroom
or office Geothermal HVAC, steel construction and stone, metal roof, full length
front & rear porches, 3 metal buildings, stock pond, fencing, trees, pasture. A must
see! $385,000
MOTIVATED SELLER READY TO MOVE TO NEW HOME! TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS HOME! DECATUR
- 3/2.5/2 on 2.34 acres. Quiet neighborhood, WBFP, open concept, split
bedrooms, flex space, jetted tub, separate shower, too much to list and all
nestled in oak trees. $229,900
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 13+ ACRES. 4/2.5/3, 4,593
sq. ft., two story home. Austin stone fireplace, 23’
vaulted ceiling, built-in dressers in all walk-in closets,
central vacuum, game room, swimming pool, hot tub,
great for entertaining. 40 X 75 shop. Joins Wind Mill
Lake Grasslands. Lots of trees, built in 2008. Very
energy efficient, low utility bills. Hurry to look today!
COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH HWY 287
FRONTAGE. Pipe railing all the way around
the gate. 40 X 80 half being office and half
shop. Will consider leasing. Call me to look!
$115,000
BRIDGEPORT- Why pay rent? Bridgeport - 1 duplex for sale. Large 2/2,
live in one and the lease from the other pays over half the mortgage
payment. Possible owner finance OAC at 6%. Call for appointment.
One building has fresh paint and new carpet, w/stove, fridge &
dishwasher. Just $149,621
PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar,
dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees,
co-op water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500
SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted subdivision. $31,000
CHICO - 3/3 brick & office/flex spaces on 35+ acres. Large master suite, Texas sized covered deck on
front & side, trees, coastal pasture, huge workshop w/electricity, 2 water wells & nice pond. $315,000
DECATUR - 3/2/3CP, Seven Wires home on 6.11 acres. Horses welcome, formal DR, family, media room, split bedrooms,
updated in 2002. Shop has heat & air, one side has office and restroom area, pool w/spa, trees, loafing shed & pasture. It¹s a
Must see! $298,900
GOT BUYERS, NEED LISTINGS!
THE MARKET IS MOVING! ARE YOU READY TO MOVE TOO?
940-644-5800
NEW CONSTRUCTION, JUST FINISHED!
3/2/2 in great neighborhood. 1,602 sq. ft.,
Alvord exemplary schools. Split be drooms,
fireplace, all on 1 acre. Hurry and get your tax
credit on new homes. Call Scott today!!!
$133,000
HURRY!!! 5/3 on beautiful 10 acres with shop.
2,214 sq. ft., Alvord schools, vaulted ceilings,
sprinkler system, water softener, Granite
countertops, split bedrooms, huge open living/
kitchen area. This house is priced to sell
quickly and will not last. $199,900
11 ACRES in Alvord ISD. Beautiful building sight. Reduced to sell quickly at $59,000
3.2 ACRES with trees and pond, restricted area. Reduced to $26,000
3 ACRES, lots of trees and very secluded. Call to look today.
2 ACRES, Alvord ISD with lots of trees.
1 – 12 ACRE TRACTS in Decatur.
SCOTT LOCKLEAR
BUILDER REALTOR/BROKER • 940-393-2727
WE LIVE IN
WISE COUNTY &
MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY
Ellen
Johnston
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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817-379-3111
WE SELL WISE COUNTY!
20, 30 ACRES Tracts for sale in Catlett
Creek of Decatur.
JACKSBORO ISD- Barn house on
44+ park like acres. 2 water wells, Hwy
59 frontage. House has 2,234 sq. ft.
and is 2 story. $259,950
Bringing you the BEST in North Texas!
Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch
GREAT DEAL IN BOYD!!!
$850/month, $500/deposit
BEAUTIFUL 2-STORY
NEW HOME FOR LEASE.
3-bedroom, 2-full bath, appliances,
W/D
connections.
Fenced
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For rent in Bridgeport, 2 & 3-bedroom houses. $400-$650/month.
(940)433-8887.
EQUAL HOUSING
FOR LEASE IN DECATUR - 2/2/2 town home. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, vent-microwave. Storage in garage,
separate utility. Credit and background check. $1,050/month $1,000/deposit
BRIDGEPORT - 2/2 duplex for lease. $695/month + Deposit
*DECATUR ISD - 3/2.5/2 brick home with 30 x 40 metal shop building. $199,900
*SUNSET - 47 acres fenced, cross fenced with stock tank trees & view. $350,000
*CHICO - 1.82 acres level and open site on private road east of Chico. $14,000
*SLIDELL - 30 acres of open pasture, peaceful views, and stock tank. $7,500/AC
*ALVORD ISD - Privacy on 10 acres heavily treed with seasonal creek. $78,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 2 acres on Amon Carter Lake cove - beauty! $49,900
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 2 beautiful treed acres in Alvord ISD! $38,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 1 treed acre on Amon Carter Lake front! $85,000
Decatur: 2527 Old Denton Highway,
3-bedroom, 2-bath. 509 Sewell,
3-bedroom, 2-bath. 1706 S. College, 3-bedroom, 1-bath. NO PETS
ALLOWED. Karl Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362.
OPPORTUNITY
FOR LEASE
40 X 50 SHOP ON 5 ACRES
Located in acclaimed Silver Lakes
Ranch in the Alvord ISD. Base
your operations here as you begin
your dream home on this heavily
wooded 5 acre tract covered with
native oaks and large pecan trees
toward the back. Shop building is
insulated and has electricity and
water at the building. Silver Lakes
Ranch is a restricted development
of acreage lots with amenities
including pool, pavilion, clubhouse,
private lake, RV and boat storage
and direct access to Amon Carter
Lake. Call today for personal tour!
$105,000
Country living, Decatur. 2/1 house,
new kitchen, washer/dryer connections, extra storage, large fenced
yard. No smoking. $750/month +
deposit. (940)231-5235.
205 W. Ash • Decatur 3/2.5/2
Available Feb. 1
$1,300/month • $300/deposit
701 N. Trinity • Decatur - 2/1
Available Feb. 1
$800/month • $300/deposit
200 Cyndilu • Decatur - 3/2/2
Available Feb. 1
$1,600/month - $800/down
402 E. Ash • Decatur - 3/2/1
Available Feb. 1
$1,190/month • $300/deposit
4/2/2 on 1 acre. Huge kitchen,
living area, split bedrooms, many
energy efficient features, fenced
yard. Must see to appreciate all
the extras. 216 Heather
1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur
Each office is independently owned and operated.
Browse the internet for all our
Wise County e-listings and also, for your
convenience the USA’s total REALTOR
listings database at
Wise County’s Oldest Realtor Brokerage for over 30 years
COUNTRY LIVING
2/1 brick guest house, 1 mile north
of Decatur. $1,000/month; +
$100/month per horse. $500/deposit.
No
pets/smoking.
(817)925-2574, (940)627-6627.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, Rhome. No
pets. $700/month, $500/deposit.
Call Pam, (817)296-9050.
940-627-1990
www.midwayproperties.com
www.MidwayProperties.com
or call 940-683-5191
4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-car garage,
2,500+ square feet. 1.3 wooded
acres with storage shed. Boyd ISD.
$1,450/month. (817)996-7420.
2/1 rent house in Bridgeport.
$750/month, $750 security deposit.
No pets.
(940)683-5917,
(817)304-0056.
Adjoins the Grasslands, outstanding 5/5.5/3 with office, game room, pool, trees and
so much more on 5 acres. $459,000 Call Marilyn
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
3/2 brick home in Rhome. Call
Becki, (817)307-3709.
Preferred Properties
Boyd 2/1 apartment. No smoking,
no animals. $600/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-8383.
Fantastic garage apartment, 501 N.
Church, near downtown Decatur. 2
room, 1-bath, washer/dryer in garage. $600/month. Email:
[email protected];
call
(682)551-5000.
2/1 in Decatur. Near the square.
Washer/dryer/refrigerator included.
$550/month, $600/deposit. No pets.
(940)626-4751.
Beverly Whetsell
940-399-9545
www.wisecountyrealestate.com
Lesley
Nivens,
e-Pro
940367-3652
CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 2.829
ACRES with 1,800 sq. ft. of living
space. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 3
walk-in closets. Shop is 24 X 24 with
a 2 car carport on side, Decatur ISD.
$205,000
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME ON
89.270 ACRES. Home has 3,490 sq.
ft. with 2 living areas, 2 dining areas,
3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Fenced,
established coastal and barn. $725,000
REDUCED! 3 bedroom, 2 bath
brick home in Alvord on paved
road in nice neighborhood.
House built in 2005, open concept, large lot that backs up to
countryside, 2 car garage, neutral
colors throughout. $115,900
4/3.5/3 ON 1.210 ACRES IN RESTRICTED SUBDIVISION. Home
has 3,415 sq. ft., fenced yard, concrete
drive, gourmet kitchen, split bedrooms
and wood burning fireplace. $378,000
BOWIE ISD- Lovely home in Bowie
wood floors, ceramic tile, sun room,
large master bedroom, split bedrooms,
2,457 sq. ft. of living space. $119,500
20 ACRE LOTS within 3 miles of
DECATUR SCHOOLS!
CONTRACT PENDING 2,700 sq. ft. house built in 2006, Decatur. Approximately half open, half
4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car heavily wooded, paved road. Starting
garage, 2.5 acres with trees,
at $6,500/acre.
quiet area of nice homes not
far from Decatur. An absolute
MUST SEE! Reduced to
$325,000
284 ACRES 5 miles north of Decatur
with lots of road frontage, 2 good tanks
and great views. $3,250/acre
6"
EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
On golf course, Runaway Bay, 2 big
bedrooms, 2-bath, large living, dining, screened porch, storm shelter.
$1,000/month. (940)393-1765.
Recently renovated country home,
located on beautiful property. Water,
lawn care included. No pets, no
smoking. Application required.
$750/month
plus
deposit.
(940)872-2001, (940)642-9113.
Rent house, country living. Frame
house with upgrades, Crafton, 2/1,
fenced yard. $600/month. No
pets/smoking. (940)626-9697.
Mobile Homes
FOR RENT/SALE
2001 double wide, 3/2, clean & well
kept, 1 acre, Decatur ISD. No pets.
$750/month,
$600/deposit;
(817)673-7531.
Nice 1-bedroom trailers, furnished,
electric & water paid. Bridgeport.
$500-$520/month. (940)683-2442,
(940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166.
Nice 14x80, 3-bedroom, 1-bath on
2.5 acres w/storage. Close to Highway 114/51 intersection. Paradise
schools. $550/month, $300/deposit.
(682)551-0424, (682)559-1512,
(214)454-5430.
2/2 single wide, 16x60, water well,
septic system, excellent condition. 2
miles from Slidell. No inside pets.
$475/month,
$300/deposit.
(940)389-5323.
Paradise ISD, 2/2, $500/month,
$300/deposit. Boyd ISD, super nice
3/2, $650/month, $350/deposit. NO
PETS. (817)220-8033.
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH
for lease. 1,900 square feet on 5 secluded acres. Fenced for horses.
$975/month. (817)721-0773.
PARK MODEL EFFICIENCY
trailer for rent. RV lots also available. (940)393-3113.
3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home in
Bridgeport. $650/month plus deposit. References required. No pets.
(940)389-0485.
3-bedroom,
2-bath,
Chico.
$650/month,
$500/deposit.
(719)660-5992.
3/2 DOUBLE WIDE
4 sheds, 2 acres, clean & well kept.
Decatur ISD. $800/month, $800/deposit.
(940)627-2948,
(405)412-7032.
3/2 double wide, Boyd area. No
pets. $700/month, $300/deposit.
(940)433-2408.
3/2 mobile home, $550/month; 2/1
mobile home, $500/month; 30’
travel trailer, $500/month; $450/deposit. RV space, $225/month. No
pets. Bridgeport area. Nice quiet
park. References required.
(940)644-2608.
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide and
3-bedroom, 2-bath. Each on 1 acre.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
Storage Buildings
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE
IN WISE
WISE
2009
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
Best of
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
Ask about our special!
1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur
940-627-6434
Toll Free: 877-718-8875
www.decaturselfstorage.net
EMPLOYMENT
• Business Opportunity
• Employment Information
• Childcare
• Food Service • Medical/
Dental • Miscellaneous
• Office • Retail/Sales
• Trades • Work Wanted
EMPLOYM
Spaces & lots
Nice 14x80, 3-bedroom, 1-bath on
2.5 acres w/storage. Close to Highway 114/51 intersection. Paradise
schools. $550/month, $300/deposit.
(682)551-0424, (682)559-1512,
(214)454-5430.
Secure parking, Highway 380, Decatur. Oil/gas equipment, RV, rock
trucks, stock trailers, boats, spare
vehicles. (888)475-7556.
SPRINGTOWN RV PARK
3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
SUNSET RV PARK
Centrally located between Decatur,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
wireless internet. (940)845-2007.
CRESTVIEW PLACE
A PA R T M E N T S
2 BEDROOM
BLOWOUT
Work while your kids are in school.
Come to work after they go to
school. Be off before they get home
from school. Monday-Friday lunch,
all positions. Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes,
210 W. Main, Decatur. Apply
9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat. EOE.
Employment information
!!ATTENTION!!
Advertising under this classification is normally not a bona fide
opportunity. Typically, companies advertising here offer information about potential employment. Some are selling this information. We suggest that our
readers thoroughly investigate
these advertisers before investing any money.
Mystery shoppers, earn up to
$100/day. Undercover shoppers
needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No experience required. Call (877)467-0212.
Medical/Dental
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D I E TA RY
DIRECTOR
AZLE MANOR
• 142 Beds SNF
• Company Benefits
• Salary Negotiable
• CDM License Required
721 Dunaway Lane, Azle
817-444-2536
Teacher needed, 11:30a.m.-6p.m.,
Mon.-Fri. High school diploma or
GED required,
minimum
18-years-old. Apply in person, College Street Childcare, 805 S. College, Decatur.
• SURGERY - RN Circulator
* Surgery Tech
• LAB - Blood Bank Supervisor
• HIMS - Clinical Coder
PART TIME & PRN
• THERAPY SERVICES PT*COTA*OT/PRN
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234
A NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL
www.wiseregional.com
EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
SNURSING
UNNY HILLS
AND
CNA
APPLY IN PERSON AT
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME to
940-627-3937
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Food service
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 887sq.ft. $715
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 946 sq.ft. $745
1 and 3 Bedrooms Also Available
• Small Pets okay • Jr. Olympic size pool • On-site courtesy officer
Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat, Noon - 4 p.m.
950 W. Thompson Street • Decatur • 940-626-0032
www.crestviewplaceapts.com
Now hiring TABC certified bartenders, weekends a must. Apply in person, Comfort Suites, Highway 380,
Bridgeport.
Wise Performance, P.T. needing
part-time receptionist/PT Tech. Fax
resume to (940)627-7582 or call
(940)627-7554 for more information.
The City of Bridgeport is accepting
applications for the following positions:
Water Plant Operator
HOME FOR SALE
Please fax your application and resume to Judi Conger at
940.683.3401 or [email protected]. For job description
or applications, please go to our website at www.cityofbridgeport.net.
They will be posted on the employment page. The City of Bridgeport is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
For Experienced
244 Valley Meadow Dr. • Prairie View Estates
Built in 2006
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home on 1 acre, corner lot.
New upgraded AC unit, carpet, and blinds, fenced in yard,
built- in shelves in garage, fireplace, large master suite with
his and her closets, and many additional extras!
Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968
Fred Meyers, Broker
Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
104 Hackberry Ct. - Gorgeous 2 story, 4/2.5 home, granite countertops, commercial
grade appliances, 2 gas FP, wet bar, wine storage area, stone columns, hand scraped
wood floors, heated play pool and much more. A must see!
1737 Boston Ave- Super nice 3/2 brick home sitting on 2 lots with mature trees in a well
established neighborhood. Recently updated with fresh paint and flooring throughout. Split
bedrooms, oversized garage and large patio. $169,900
303 Frost Street - Well built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on .723 acre lot in the Frost
Hartsell Addition features open floor plan, new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. This
could be yours for the price of $142,000
Bring All Offers! 4.940 acres with a 2/2 rock home located within minutes of Bridgeport.
This property has 327 feet of Hwy 101 frontage, secluded in heavy trees. $157,900
105 PR 1647 - 100+/- acres with scattered to heavily wooded areas and pasture land,
creek, hunting cabin, lots of wildlife, well. Within 5 minutes of Chico. $3,700/acre
Huge Price Reduction in this immaculate 2 story brick home on 2 landscaped lots with
an unbelievable view of the golf course. Custom features crown molding, wood floors,
vaulted ceilings and island in kitchen, study, game room and much more.
587 CR 1743 - Owner says sell this great weekender or permanent home. 2/1.5 furnished
home with water view of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of
shade trees. $59,900
Decatur - Approximately 6+/- acres with approximately 620’ of Hwy 380 frontage near
Decatur. Call office for details.
Ridgewood Dr.- Looking to build that dream home on interior lot with several trees in
BISD. $30,000
582 Cemetery Road - Country living 3/1 frame home situated on 7.07 acres. Home
features some updating, nice family room with skylight & WBFP, screened in back porch,
nice workshop area, some pens, good coastal field and also mature trees. Priced at
$135,000
Halsell St. - Great commercial possibilities in this 5,000 sq. ft. building located in
downtown Bridgeport. Currently used as cleaners with separate offices and entrance.
Priced at $199,500
2 - 10 p.m. - 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
$500 Sign on bonus
6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Apply in person at
• Certified Medication Aides - 2 - 10 p.m.
$250 Sign on Bonus
• Certified Nurses Aides - 2 - 10 p.m.
offer shift differential and insurance
APPLY IN PERSON AT
701 West Bennett Rd. DECATUR
or call
2108 15th St. • Bridgeport
EEO M/F/D/V
940-683-5023
940-626-2800
or call
EEO M/F/D/V
BUSY
Experienced
LVN/Medical
Assistant
2+ years of
experience in a clinical
area preferred.
Fax resume to Ashley at
940-627-8055
Miscellaneous
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for seasonal employees, March-October 2010. Positions available: security, housekeeping, recreational.
Bay Landing, can pick up application at Ranger Station, 2305 W.
Highway
380,
Bridgeport.
(940)683-3016.
Help wanted for fertilizing & hay baling. Clean driving record required.
Call for details. Paradise area,
(817)944-9451.
Housekeeper, full-time; plus drive
kids to after school activities. DPS
background check. Valid drivers license. Send resume: Hyaz Family,
P.O. Box 855, Rhome, TX 76071;
[email protected].
Office
Now taking resumes for full-time
postion. Requires experience
w/computer applications including
Word and QuickBooks, dispatch
and customer service. Postion requires multi-tasking. A/C service
company based on faith-based principles. Send resume to: Decatur
Heat and Air. P.O. Box 1565,
76234; or email [email protected]
Retail/Sales
Experienced sales person for hotel,
events, wedding sales. Straight
commission plus bonuses. Some
leads provided. Fun place. Email resume: [email protected].
wanted
Dump Truck & Flatbed Drivers
Class A CDL & Clean MVR Required
Random Drug Testing
Fax name, phone number & experience to
940-427-2555
MECHANIC
Decatur, TX
Nabors Well Services is currently seeking an
experienced oilfield mechanic for work over rigs, diesel
with good organizational skills. 2 -3 days a week or more.
Diesel mechanic experience preferred.
Send resume to
P.O. BOX 149, Attn: DB, Decatur, TX 76234
Minimum 2 yrs. experience required.
Moving mobile homes in the oilfield.
Competitive salary & benefits.
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
Bridgeport
Now hiring for the following positions
• RNs • LVNs
powered trucks-engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics,
Local Company
NOW HIRING
Toter Driver
940-389-8240
CNAs
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
FLORAL DESIGNER
One owner home - non smoker, no indoor pets or small children!
A MUST SEE! - $147,000
Now hiring for the following
positions, due to growth
PEDIATRIC OFFICE
NOW HIRING
REHAB
Childcare
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Call Mickey at
(713) 857-0093
Looking for just
the right job?
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
electrical, pumps and winches for the Decatur location.
Must have own tools.
Valid Class A CDL Required.
Phone: 817-396-4870
Fax: 817-396-4882
Email: [email protected]
EEO/M/F/D/V
EMPLOYMENT
Advertising sales person needed.
Must be dependable, self-motivated,
goal oriented. Full-time, Monday-Friday. Benefits available. Send resume to Wise County Messenger,
P.O. Box 149, Atten: LD, Decatur,
Texas 76234.
Trades
Drivers needed for end dump and
vacuum trucks. Tanker endorsement required. (940)577-5847,
(940)389-2579.
Experienced roustabout crew
pusher. Must have a minimum
Class A CDL. Clean driving record
required. Some travel required
through week, home on weekends.
Please call (940)683-4017 for more
information.
NOW
ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
• General Labor
• Clerical
• Skilled Labor
• Bookkeepers
Now accepting applications for automotive technician and body shop
technicians. Apply in person, Rick’s
Auto Repair & Towing, 3280 S.
Hwy. 101, Bridgeport.
Now hiring licensed journeyman
electrician with commercial & residential experience. (940)627-5588.
Now taking applications for HVAC-R
service tech, minimum 3-years expericnce, drug test and driver record
required. Installers needed also. Decatur Heat and Air, P.O. Box 1565,
Decatur 76234; or email
[email protected].
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
Training available. Whether looking for a part-time position or a career, consider joining our team. Enjoy important and meaningful work
that is close to home with favorable
hours (weekend work not required) and competitive pay and
benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a DOT
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur Independent School District
Transportation Department at
(940)627-9038.
Truck manufacturer has opening for
a welding shop supervisor. The
ideal candidate will have the following experience: welding, supervising
a staff of 30+ employees, great organizational skills and being bilingual is a definite plus. Apply in person at 500 FM 1658, Bridgeport,
TX, 76426. We are an equal opportunity employer.
940-683-9046
2202 Hwy. 380, Suite 7, Bridgeport
Now hiring experienced auto technician. Apply in person at Super
Shop, 908 E. Highway 114, Boyd,
TX. (940)433-2243.
Full-time professional needed for busy
office. Sales and customer relations experience a must. Experience with computer
applications Word, Excel, and Quickbooks a
bonus. Must be able to multi-task in a busy
environment, possess good work ethic and
positive attitude. Call 940-393-1351.
EXPERIENCED MEDICAL
OFFICE MANAGER
needed for a busy Pediatric office.
Must be proficient with in-house
Billing • Coding • Collections
with Commercial and Medicaid Insurance.
3 + years of experience in a medical office
managerial position preferred. Familiarity with
AllScripts, EncounterPro, EHR, Quickbooks,
Excel, and Word a plus. CPC a plus.
Fax resume to Ashley at 940-627-8055
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FORE Looking for an EXCITING CAREER?
Then come to work for Cleary Building Corp.
We are a continuously growing company
that specializes in manufacturing and
constructing pre-engineered buildings.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits.
We are looking for people with construction experience
that can work independently and are goal oriented but
we will train the right candidates. Pre-employment drug
screening is required.
3936 S. Hwy 287, Suite 4
Decatur, TX 76234
INTEGRACARE HOME HEALTH
OF BRIDGEPORT
HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR
A FULL-TIME RN
We offer:
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive Visit Based Pay + Incentives
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Team Oriented Environment
- User Friendly Point-Of-Care Documentation
- Paid-Time-Off: 18 PTO DAYS ANNUALLY TO
START
- 7 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan
- 401(k)
(K) Plan with generous company match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Gas Mileage Reimbursement
- + much more!
- To learn more about our successful & growing
company, please visit us at www.integracarehh.com
SERVICES
Senior care with TLC, available day
or night. Certified lifesaving/first
aide. 10-years-experience, references available. Call Diane,
(940)683-2542.
Business
Rick’s
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain link, wood
privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net.
REMODELING AND ALL HOME
repairs including masonry & painting. Honest, dependable, experienced. Call Carlton, (940)394-6138.
AL SALINAS FENCING
Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates,
cattle guards, entryways and all
kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878
or (940)210-0789.
RUSSELL’S HOME
ALLEN FENCE COMPANY
Family owned. Free estimates, all
types of fencing. Best prices. Tarrant & Wise Counties. Call
(979)218-8787.
Maintenance
& Repair
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
All Types of
Remodeling
Painting - Interior, Exterior
Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More
940-683-3770
Call Us
For All Your Home Needs
Bridgeport, TX 76426
940-389-4943
DRIVEWAYS
K’s Services, specializing in gravel
drives, water problems fixed, dirt
work
&
materials.
Kevin,
(940)627-4550.
TEXAS
I BUY USED DRILLING BITS
Gas, water & oil. (940)366-1108 or
(940)872-3636.
TECH ES
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
Computer
Diagnostics
& Repair
MR. SWEEP’S
Chimney Cleaning Service. Chimney caps, dryer vent cleaning & fireplace repairs. Call, ask for $20 discount. (817)692-5624.
Quick Service
Reasonable Rates
Free Pickup
& Delivery
RAY’S PAINTING
Better work, better price. 20-years
experience. Cell, (940)389-7400.
RICK’S CABINETS
& COUNTERTOPS
(817)713-1667. Competitive pricing.
Free estimates. Quality custom
cabinets. New, remodels. 1555 W.
Business 380, Suite 6, Decatur.
S&S PAINTING
Interior & exterior, Paint & stain
cabinets. Free estimates. Call
Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845 or
(940)433-2557.
STONE WORK & CONCRETE
Retaining walls, patios, rock entries,
houses, landscaping. Small brick
jobs. Decatur references. 20-years
experience. Major credit cards accepted.
Insured/bonded.
(817)919-4487.
(877) 222-0255
Miscellaneous
• Brushhog & Finish Mowing
• Blading, Plowing & Tilling
• Backhoe work, driveways
• Dirt, sand & gravel hauling
• Land Clearing
• All types cleanup & haul-offs
• Quality work, fair pricing
James Williams
940-399-9138
FARM AND RANCH
AMY’S OLD FASHIONED CLEANING
at a fair price by a neighbor you can
trust. (817)995-7961.
FARM A
RANC
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not
clean until it’s heavenly clean. Windows, commercial/residential, car
detailing, carpet cleaning, upholstery, lawn care. Bonded/insured.
(940)799-7720.
A+HANDYMAN SERVICE
All your home maintenance needs.
Light plumbing and electric. Honey
do’s, home/auto repair, winterizing.
Call Karl,
(817)995-7960,
(940)627-1115.
COWBOY RUSTY
All types remodeling, decks, covers
or any home repair & power washing. Senior citizen discount.
(469)441-3314.
Farm Equipment
1-HORSE DOUBLE AXLE
trailer, $1,500. 2 really nice saddles,
15.5”,
$500/each.
Call
(817)489-2557.
TACLA26815C
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
Livestock
2-YEAR-OLD FILLY
blue roan; 15-1 hands; double bred
Hancock. $1,800. (940)748-2263,
please leave message.
817-480-2177
WE PRINT
WEDDING INVITATIONS
ENGRAVED NAPKINS
THANK-YOU NOTES
ENGLISH • QUICKLY
ACREAGE MOWING
Tractor services. Plowing, seeding,
aerating, tilling, fertilizing available.
Tommy, (940)482-6578.
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE
baling, mowing, plowing, grain drill,
trees trimmed, gardens tilled. Small
dump trailer available for hauling.
Call
(940)393-9616
or
(940)683-3148.
Pasture and feed
12% all stock, $7.35, 50 lbs. Deer
corn, $6.75, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,
$10.85, 50 lbs. 20% Breeder Cube,
$7.35, 50 lbs. 14% Creep, $6.70,
50 lbs. AGVantage Farm & Ranch
Supply, 1817 N. Highway 287, (1
mile north of Highway 380), Decatur. (940)627-2312.
HAY
Shop Us First Or Last!
50 years of actual service
in Hay Sales. Try us and
see if our prices can be beat!
mare, 6-months of cutting horse
training, best or experienced rider,
$1,500. Also, miniature horses for
sale. Call (817)489-2557.
Thank you,
Danny Taylor
940-389-3068
Charles H. Taylor
9 LONGHORN COWS
bred to Angus bull. $800/each.
(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
ALL NATURAL BEEF
straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED
Will remove or buy unwanted
horses. Also, buy used trailers.
(817)360-7617 or (940)210-5552.
BLACK ANGUS
bulls, 13-16 months; bred & open
heifers. Registered, easy calving,
good growth, out of A.I. sires.
(940)964-2273.
www.ntin.net/TruittFarms
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals: horses, cows,
calves, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, mules. (817)223-4477, call
Fred.
940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728
940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000
COASTAL HAY
in the barn, small squares, 2009.
(940)748-2434.
COASTAL HAY
Square bales, fertilized, barn stored.
No minimum, you load. 2008,
$6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd,
(940)433-2335.
COASTAL HORSE HAY
square bales, fertilized. No minimum. We help load. Delivery available. Between Decatur/Alvord,
(817)991-7625.
LAST YEAR’S COASTAL
hay for sale. Barn kept, 5x5 rolls.
$65/roll. (940)393-0900.
ROUND BALES
coastal, $35/each. (940)969-3842.
SMALL SQUARE COASTAL
3-string Alfalfa from Arizona. 3x3x8
alfalfa.
Call
for
prices.
(940)393-6095.
WINDMILL FOR SALE
Excellent condition. (940)399-7753.
Poultry
PAINT HEELING HORSE
Personality
plus!
$5,000.
(940)433-8778.
LAYING HENS
for sale. Call (940)859-3763.
IFarm Fresh Grade A Jersey
RAW MILK
CREAMLINE
All Natural Milk from Grass Fed Cows
Produced, bottled and sold on the farm by...
Clifford and Cheryl Buchanan
974 Hlavek Rd, Decatur, Texas 76234
Diamond B Cattle Company LLC
www.diamondbcattle.com
AND
Mowing
940-389-3816
[email protected]
– SPANISH
NEED YOUR SADDLE REPAIRED?
Saddles cleaned, oiled & repaired.
Custom leather work. Smith Saddlery, (940)627-3945; cell,
(940)389-3619.
7-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED PAINT
GRAND CHAMPION HAMP GILT
born September 2009. $300.
(940)531-0235.
All work guaranteed • 24 hour Emergency Service
401A Certified • Honest, Dependable Service
Carbon Monoxide Leak Testing
• 24 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured
• High Energy Efficiency
Miscellaneous
2-YEAR-OLD FILLY
Palomino; 15-2 hands; double bred
Hancock. $1,800. (940)748-2263,
FORD 5610-S TRACTOR
60HP, front-end loader with bucket,
front & rear hay spears, 7-foot
blade, 6-foot heavy duty bush hog,
3-point auger. Low hours. $13,000.
(940)969-3842.
HEATING • A/C • REFRIGERATION
HORSESHOEING & TRIM
$25, trims: $60 shoes. Office,
(940)969-2700; cell, (940)399-8580.
ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP
Lawn and garden
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks,
credit
cards.
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
WE TAKE THE HEAT
TO KEEP YOU COOL!
Livestock care/training
FENCING & WELDING
All types of fencing, custom gates,
entrances. Mobile welding.
www.tx3dranch.com
(940)210-1242.
6x16’ WWGN stock trailer, $2,400.
5x16’ WW bumper pull stock trailer,
$1,400.
(940)466-3577
or
(940)393-6521 or (940)393-6521.
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Great storage! The best containers
at the best price. (817)726-7669.
VALENTINE SPECIAL!
Pygmy goats: sweet, colorful babies
and young nannies. Sell or trade for
laying hens, female rabbits or?
(940)433-2438.
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
2 Pygmy goats for sale,
8-months-old, females, unbred.
(940)229-8129, (940)577-9204.
Williams’ Hauling
& Tractor Works
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
(817)360-6385;
home,
(940)626-4660.
VALENTINE’S CAKES
Order now! Celebrations Market.
Call for prices, (940)389-0139.
Housecleaning
Let me fix it
CHAIN LINK FENCE
6’x175’ with gate & hardware, all 2”
posts. Must sell. Valued @ $1,000;
sell for $250/OBO. (940)255-2339.
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates.
www.toddagriffith.com.
THE CAR DOCTOR
We make house calls! Mobile auto
repair. Dead batteries, minor repairs, tire changes, etc. Call
(940)626-0070, (940)389-7593.
TODAY’S TOUCH CLEANING
Care. Bonded. Residential and commercial. (940)210-1726.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
12% all stock, $7.35, 50 lbs. Deer
corn, $6.75, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,
$10.85, 50 lbs. 20% Breeder Cube,
$7.35, 50 lbs. 14% Creep, $6.70,
50 lbs. AGVantage Farm & Ranch
Supply, 1817 N. Highway 287, (1
mile north of Highway 380), Decatur. (940)627-2312.
TEN FIVE TRUCKING
a family owned business. Let us fulfill your oilfield needs. 3-ton truck,
40-foot gooseneck trailer and fully
insured. (972)462-0506.
I do yard clean up & flowerbeds.
Also, housekeeping. Call Carolina,
(940)389-8360.
Fencing
MIKE’S RV SERVICE
Service calls, insurance work, full
repairs, power washing, detailing.
Also work on horse & enclosed trailers. Michael, (940)399-7565.
AND
AFFORDABLY –
115 S.Trinity, Decatur
940.627.5987
Public Fax 940.627.1004
To apply, please contact Karen Pemberton, RN
Clinical Manager at (940) 683-8171.
FARM AND RANCH
HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
Adult/Elderly care
7"
7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday
Visa MasterCard AmericanExpress Discover
messengerofficesupply.com
[email protected]
Fence Pipe and Supplies
2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2
Square & Rectangle Tubing
C-Purlin
Domed Caps and Springs
All Types of Steel
Authorized Dealer
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.
940-759-2203
Muenster, TX
8"
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
2 male Deer Chihuahuas,
6-weeks-old, 1st shots, $75/each.
Also, 1 female, 1 1/2-years-old.
Good temperament, rare breed.
(940)683-5201.
5-MONTH-OLD POMERANIAN
male, shots current, $75.
(940)627-0284.
AKC PAPILLON PUPPIES
home raised, champion lines,
male/female, sable & tri-color, tiny,
$350 & up. (940)872-5514.
Pit puppies. Male or female, full
blooded. $100/each. (817)412-1420
or (940)433-5880.
AARONS FEBRUARY
CLEARANCE
Save big because we leased it first.
Lamp pairs from $39. Sofa and love
seat from $329. Laptops from $329.
Sanitized queen mattress sets from
$139. 3-piece accessory tables from
$79. Home theater systems from
$129. Blue Ray players from $99.
18' refrigerators from $299.
Washer/dryer pairs from $499. NEW
65” Mitsubishi 1080P TV, $1,499.
Cash short? Lease to own in
12-months with no credit needed.
Cash, check, Master Card/Visa.
Quantities imited and vary by store.
Hurry in to Aarons, 1304 F.M. 51
South, Decatur; (940)627-5013. Ask
for Miles.
BEDROOM FURNITURE
Thomasville Armoire, $550, &
matching night stand, $230. Also,
dresser, $599. (940)627-2561,
(940)399-6119.
Matching leather sofa and loveseat,
2 iron tables with glass top, 1 oak
sofa table. (940)433-3316.
MOBILITY SCOOTERS, LIFTS
New scooters 3-wheel, 4-wheel.
MedCare approved Jazzy Wheelchair/lifts, batteries. Free, in-home
demonstration. Matt, MedCare Solutions, (940)393-1427.
TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
TRANSPORT
Cars
TOP DOLLAR PAID
for
junk
cars
&
trucks.
(817)220-5682.
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
REG. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS
3 males left, 6-weeks-old, 1st shots
and dewormed. $200/each.
(940)433-2796, (940)389-3230.
ITALIAN GREYHOUND
Miniature, spayed, all shots,
house-broken. Free to good home.
Best with adults. Very loving.
(940)748-2660.
OLD ENGLISH BULLDOGS
Registered male, $600; 3 females,
$800/each. All have puppy care
pack including shots/worming.
Ready to go. (940)389-1649.
Pets lost and found
Missing: large white, female Great
Pyrenees dog, wearing purple collar
w/tag, strayed from CR2445, Decatur. Call (940)627-1205.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHAN
FOR SA
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
Furniture
$ 299/EACH
NEW sofas, loveseats, dinettes,
2-piece queen pillow top w/free
sheet set, dressers, recliners &
more. ONLY 10% down, no credit
check. www.AlsFurnitureOnline.com
Al’s Furniture, Denton; Mon.-Sat.,
10a.m.-6p.m. (940)387-4828.
QUEEN
PILLOW-TOP
MATTRESS SET
New/Warranty
$175
(940)765-5861
DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
!!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.
Decatur, 1485 FM 2264, 2.5 miles
on left, Sat., Feb. 6, 8a.m.-?
Clothes, baby stuff, toys & miscellaneous items.
No licencia, no problema. Nosotros
podemos asegurados. Instante
SR-22 hablen para un presupuesto.
Se habla Español. Ray Aaron Insurance Agency, (940)627-1455.
Runaway Bay, 714 Segundo, Sat.,
Feb. 6, 7a.m. Commercial airless
paint sprayer, lighting, scaffolding,
lawn mower, edger, clothes, household items.
GREAT BIKE!
2003 KLX 400, $2,950. 2004 14'
Pace enclosed trailer w/tie down
system for bikes and ATVs, $2,950.
(940)393-8740.
SMITH RV CENTER
Highway 287 South, Decatur. Sales,
rentals, parts, service (including mobile service) and consignment sales!
1(800)906-6632 or (940)626-8200.
2000 CHEVROLET PICKUP
4-door, 4x4, automatic, leather, bedliner, new tires. (940)393-1309.
2002 Chevrolet extended cab,
1/2-ton, Z-71 4x4, fully loaded, very
nice, adult driven, 115,000 miles.
$9,999. Will consider trade.
(817)247-0246.
115 S.Trinity, Decatur 940-627-5987
Have All Your
Supplies for
Tax Time?
1110 HOVEY ST., BRIDGEPORT
2001 FORD E150
white cargo van, storage shelves inside, extension ladder rack, V-6,
AC,
runs
great.
$4,195.
(940)872-4541, (940)841-2316.
BUY HERE
PAY HERE
2007 GMC SLT
2500 HD, crew cab, 4x4, Duramax,
leather, excellent condition
, 38k
miles. $33,000. (940)389-6006.
____Computer supplies
____Calculator/adding machine
____Typewriter & ribbon
____File folders
____ERASERS & CORRECTION FLUID
____Pens & pencils
____Stapler & staples
____Things-to-do pads & index cards
WANTED
I pay cash for old cars & trucks.
(940)391-6757.
1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
$650. Needs new transmission.
(Decatur), (512)217-5970.
TAX
FORMS
•1096 Form •W-3 Form
Se habla español
Garage sales
CJ-7 JEEP
rock climbing 4x4. Must sell. $5,500
negotiable. (817)597-1009.
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
WALNUT, L-SHAPED DESK
CKC registered Jack Russell puppy,
male & females, all colors, 3-months-old, like new; file cabinet;
chair;
$1,500/all.
6-weeks-old, all shots/wormed. l e a t h e r
Wall-mounted pamphlet display,
(817)489-2108, (817)996-9797.
$50. (940)627-7469.
AKC registered Golden Retriever
puppies. Born 12/31/09. Available
02/07/10.
Male and female.
$250/each. Papers available upon
p ic k up.
(940)378-2650;
(940)378-2655.
TRANSPORTATION
940-683-1999
2003 FORD TAURUS SE
Air, auto, CD changer, new tires,
78k miles. $4,250. (940)627-4584.
SPRING CLEAN UP
I haul off unwanted clunkers (title
only) for free. Also, appliances,
scrap metal, batteries, cell phones.
(940)683-4849.
IF YOU NEED
a good, dependable car or truck for
$3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl
Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway
287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070.
Ask about our inventory. Let’s do
business!
2002 RANGER XLT
Extended cab, new tires, battery,
V-6, 79,000 miles, runs good.
$6,500/OBO. (940)389-7847.
•W-2 Form Laser & Continuous
•1099 Miscellaneous Laser & Continuous
Envelopes for the above
OFFICE
FURNITURE
SPECIALISTS
Order Online at
Trailers
14 FOOT S&H STOCK TRAILER
white, good condition. $2,250.
(940)389-7847.
Firewood
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Split oak firewood, delivery available.
(940)433-2678,
(940)337-1728.
FIREWOOD
for sale. (940)389-3413
(940)389-8511.
or
FIREWOOD
Mostly oak. By appointment only!
You cut, you load, you haul. Regular
size
pickup
bed,
$30.
(940)433-2438.
Horton Tree Service. Firewood
sales, 90% oak, good seasoned
wood. You come get it. $85/pickup
load. 5769 S. FM 730, Decatur, TX.
(817)266-1625.
Recreational vehicles
2003 HONDA CRF230
& 1997 Honda 600R, $1,600/each,
great condition. 1991 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, $7,000/OBO. Call
(817)713-1667.
2008 CRF
250R,
very
good
shape.
(817)851-4693 or
[email protected].
yone
Ever me!
o
Welc
Bikes
Nece Not
ssary
Chico, Texas
SPLIT FIREWOOD $60
Your truck with full load, we load or
delivery available. (817)444-0861.
NOT
IT’S
YOUR
GRANNY’S CHURCH
Miscellaneous
3 Goodyear Wrangler tires,
265/75R16. 1 set BF Goodrich, all
terrain tires, 245/70R-17, like new.
Kenmore
electric
dryer.
(940)577-1534.
ESTATE-2-LOCATE AUCTION
Cash or Credit Cards Accepted • No Checks
Lorne Kane, Auctioneer # 16587
817-271-1955
HUGE ESTATE AUCTION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10 A.M.
308 Lubbock St. (Hwy. 251N) Newcastle, TX.
NOTE: WE WILL START THE AUCTION @ 10:00 AM RUNNING 2 RINGS, OUTSIDE GOLF
CART, TOOLS, ETC., INSIDE GLASS, COLLECTIBLES, ESTATE GUNS, FURNITURE, ETC..
APPROXIMATELY 100 (1930’s-1950’s) TOYS, ESTATE GUNS, YAMAHA GOLF CART, RIDING
LAWN MOWERS, LOTS OF TOOLS, LADDERS, DELTA 10” TABLE SAW W/UNIFENCE, 7 HP
AIR COMPRESSOR, ROCKWELL DRILL PRESS, BENCH VISES, YARD/GARDEN TRAILERS,
500 GAL. OVERHEAD FUEL TANK, NEW & USED ELECTRIC WIRE, 125 AMP NEW BREAKER
BOX, 15+ SHEETS OF R-PANEL, QUANTITY OF 2X4’S & 2X6’S, HD EXT. CORDS, WELDING
SUPPLIES, QUANTITY OF HYD. & MOTOR OIL, ANTI FREEZE & MUCH MORE!! GLASSWARE,
CHINA, CROCKS, POTTERY, POTS & PANS, FLATWARE, ETC., LOTS OF COLECTIBLESCLARKS SPOOL CABINET, SM. GERMAN THUMBPRINT TIN TYPE PHOTO ALABUM, RC COLA
SIGN, NEON SIGNS, 48 STAR FLAG, WW II MILITARY MEMORABILIA, FOUNTAIN PENS, PAIRS
OF 1951 - 1969 LICENSE PLATES, PAIR OF 1955 & 56 OKINAWA LICENSE, KINGS CLARINET,
NICE FRANCINI ACCORDIAN, ASSORTED, KNIVES, QUILTS, CHILD’S CHAPS, WAGNER WARE
MAGNOLITE COOKWARE, DAZEY CHURN, QUANTITY OF S&P SHAKERS, 2 COMPACTS
W/HORSE HEADS, 6-IRON WHEELS, WELL PULLEY, DBL. NORGE WASH TUBS, ROD/REELS &
LOTS MORE COLLECTIBLES
For more information or to view color pictures,
call or visit our Web site.
www. MarshAuctions.com
L.D. Marsh Auctioneer TX 9202
940-549-3696, Cell 940-521-1104
Kim Dodson Auctioneer TX 11662
940-846-3719, Cell 940-521-1240
Come discover real power and freedom
from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Unchained Biker Church
109 S. Weatherford
Chico, TX 76431
Speedy - President 940-577-6014
Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871
Call 940-627-5987
for statewide advertising
through Tex-Scan
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Mission Oak Table & China Cabinets, John
Deere Tractor, New Electric Generator, Texas
Loveseats, Antique Trunk, Bakers Rack, King
Bedroom Set, Vintage Hats & Purses, Patio
Furniture, Tiger Oak Armoire, Lladro & McCoy
Pottery, Dishes, Tools and more.
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VIEWING 11 A.M. • 502 POST OAK • NEWARK
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LARGE ESTATES AUCTION
ANTIQUES ~ FURNITURE ~ ANTIQUE FIREARMS ~ ANTIQUE COINS
Saturday, February 13 ~ 10 A.M. Sharp!
Wise County Sheriff’s Posse ~ Women’s Building ~ 3101 South FM 51 ~ On Rodeo Grounds
This Great Auction will consist of some of the Finest American Antique, Highly Carved Furniture, Very Unique American Antique Oak,
Victorian Pieces, Glassware and Many More Unique items. Make this a Priority Not to miss this Auction. Doors open at 8 am Day of Sale for
Viewing, Auction will begin at 10 am Sharp! Come early for a good seat & bring your Truck. Everything must be moved day of sale.
ANTIQUE FURNITURE ~ A Very Rare Antique “Mira” Large Disc Music Box ~ Must Hear And See To Believe! The Best Antique Carved Oak “Hall Seat” with Mirror ~Must See! A Very
Rare Antique “Sessions” Calumet Advertising Clock. A Very Rare Antique Oak “Edison” Floor Model Phonograph ~ Never Seen One Before! A Great Antique Wardrobe with Beveled Mirror
Doors and Carvings Everywhere. A Fantastic Enormous Size 2 Caret Solitaire Diamond Ring ~ Must See! And Many More Beautiful Rings. The Best Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet
with Paw Feet. A Fantastic Large 6 Foot Tall Stained and Leaded Glass Window with Matching Paw Footed Stand. An Antique “Rockola” Penny Scales ~ Works Great! A Very Rare Highly
Carved Antique Oak Child’s Highchair that Makes into a Stroller ~ Never Seen One Before! A Rare Antique “Waterbury” Double Dial Clock. An Antique “Spool Cabinet”. A Rare Antique
“Globe Wernicke” Tiger Oak Barrister Stack Bookcase. An Antique Carved Bedroom Suite with Beautiful Matching Ladies Vanity. A Rare Antique “Marx” Train Set. A Beautiful Antique
Tiger Oak Ladies Desk with Bevel Mirror. A Beautiful Antique Grandfather Clock with Beautiful Inlaid Case. And Many More Unique Pieces Of Furniture! A Rare Authentic Antique “Old
West” Leather “U.S. Saddle Bags”. Fantastic Framed Western Prints by “C.M. Russell” and “Fredric Remington.” Unique Western Oil Lamps. An Outstanding Western Bronze Statue Collection Including the Rare Size “Buffalo Horse” by Frederic Remington. OLD WEST ORIGINAL GUNS FROM ESTATES ~ The Rarest Authentic Antique 1855 “Colt” Revolving Rifle
~ Very Few Made ~ in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic Antique 1875 “Remington” Single Action Six Gun in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique
Highly Engraved “Colt” Revolver in Excellent Original Working Condition ~ With Engravings Everywhere ~ Must See! A Very Rare Authentic Antique 1866 “Winchester” “Yellow Boy”
Lever Action Saddle Gun in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique 1873 “Winchester” Saddle Ring Carbine ~ Very Few Made in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare
Authentic Antique “Remington” Over/Under Derringer in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique “Lightning Rifle” in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic
Antique 1892 “Winchester” Lever Action Rifle in Excellent Original Working Condition. And Many Other Antique Guns! ANTIQUE COINS ~ Very Rare Never Seen 1851-C (Charlotte
Mint Mark) $1 Gold Coin, Very Rare Never Seen 1893-CC (Carson City Mint Mark) $5 Gold Coin, 1899 $20 Gold Coin, 1909-S $10 Indian Gold Coin, 1881 $5 Gold Coin, 1913 $2 ½ Indian
Gold Coin, 1850 $2 ½ Gold Coin, 1852-O $1 Gold Coin. Over 300 Antique Silver Dollars. A Very Nice Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Collection 24pc in Display Folder, Collection Of 4
Carson City Silver Dollars in Box, 1877-S Silver Trade Dollar, 1875 Seated Liberty Quarter, 1853 Large Cent, 1867 Three Cent, 1864 Two Cent, 1809 Half Cent, 1836 Bust Half Dollar and
Many More Antique Coins! Very Rare 1890’s Antique “Wave Crest” Biscuit Jar ~ Must See! Fantastic Leaded Glass Lamps, Antique Pocket Watches, Beautiful Tea Set with Matching Tray,
Cut Crystal, Cookie Jars, Perfume Bottles, Pickle Castors, Cast Iron Banks. There Are Many More Must See Items. Bring Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Dealer’s Must have copy of Sales
Tax Permit or Sales Tax will be added, No Exceptions.
Announcements Made Day of Sale Supersede All Other Advertisement. This is Just a Partial List.
Make This Auction A Priority! ~ No Buyer’s Premium! 405-381-3402
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CIVIL CITATION
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT
LAW OF GLENDA FAYE DAVIS
a/k/a GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED, Defendant’(s)
Greeting:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF; JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE;
RULE 735(2) FORECLOSURE;
AND WRIT OF POSSESSION 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, March 18, 2010 before the
Honorable 271st District Court of
Wise County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Decatur,
Texas. Said Petition was filed in
said court on December 11, 2009, in
this case, numbered and styled
CV09-12-1010
GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC
VS.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW
OF GLENDA FAY DAVIS A.K.A.
GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED; DONNA JEAN
WALKER; AND DOES 1
THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE
The names of the parties in said
suit are: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC,
as Plaintiff(s) and THE UNKNOWN
HEIRS AT LAW OF GLENDA FAY
DAVIS A.K.A. GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED; DONNA JEAN
WALKER;
AND
DOES
1
THROUGH 10, as Defendant(s).
The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit:
PLAINTIFF SEEKS FORECLOSURE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY THAT SECURES THE SUBJECT LOAN
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:
CLAIRE A. MOCK
4375 JUTLAND DR, SUITE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You
have been sued. You may employ
an attorney. If you or your attorney
do not file a written answer with the
clerk who issued this citation by
10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two
days after the date of issuance of
this citation, a default judgment may
be taken against you.”
Issued and given under my hand
and seal of said Court at the office
in Decatur, Texas, on this the 4th
day of February, 2010.
Cristy Fuqua
Wise County District Clerk
PO Box 308
By: Brooke Akins
Deputy Clerk
9"
PUBLICATION OF
REGISTERED
SEX OFFENDER
In accordance with Article
6252-13c.1, Texas Civil Statutes,
the Wise County Sheriff's Department is publishing information on
registration of a known sex offender who has moved into Wise
County.
The offender, Jimmy David Brazile, date of birth 11/19/1947, will
be residing at 160 CR 3051, Decatur, TX 76234. Charged with
sexual assault. His victim was a
16 year old female.
PUBLICACION De
OFENSOR DE SEXO
REGISTRADO
De acuerdo con el Articulo
6252-13c1, de los Estatutos Civiles de Texas; El departamento
del Alguacil del condado Wise
esta publicando informacion sobre un ofensor de sexo registrado
quien se ha movido al condado
Wise.
El ofensor, Jimmy David Brazile,
fecha de nacimiento 11/19/1947,
residirá en la dirreccion 160 CR
3051, Decatur, TX 76234. Acusado de asalto sexual. Su víctima
fue una muchacha de 16 años.
Abandoned Property/
Vehicles
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bids will be received by Rene’
Bates Auctioneers for Rick’s Auto
Repair and Towing abandoned vehicles at www.renebates.com; closing
is February 19, 2010 at 12:00p.m.
for the following property:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
2G3QJ51N7K2380156;
1993 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1SK12E4PU271515;
1996 FORD EXPLORER
1FMCU22X7TUA81319;
2005 HONDA CIVIC
1HGEM22135L079831;
1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
1NXBA02E1TZ486051;
1999 PONTIAC GRANDAM
1G2NE12EXXM881447;
1995 DODGE CARAVAN
1B4GH44R3SX557130;
1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN
1GKEC16R9WJ704598;
1998 FORD TAURUS
QFAFP52U2WA108714;
A detailed listing of items is available
by
visiting
www.renebates.com. For additional
information contact Rick’s Auto at
(940)683-3720. Public viewing will
be February 18 by appointment
only.
Rick’s Auto has the right to remove any vehicle prior to auction
closing.
Bids & Proposals
PUBLICATION OF
REGISTERED
SEX OFFENDER
In accordance with Article
6252-13c.1, Texas Civil Statutes,
the Wise County Sheriff's Department is publishing information on
registration of a known sex offender who has moved into Wise
County.
The offender, James Carl Stracham, JR, date of birth
12/27/1950, will be residing at
1373 CR 1560, Chico, Texas
76431. Charged with aggravated
sexual assault. His victim was a 3
year old male.
PUBLICACION De
OFENSOR DE SEXO
REGISTRADO
De acuerdo con el Articulo
6252-13c1, de los Estatutos Civiles de Texas; El departamento
del Alguacil del condado Wise
esta publicando informacion sobre un ofensor de sexo registrado
quien se ha movido al condado
Wise.
El ofensor, James Carl Stracham, JR, fecha de nacimiento
12/27/1950, residirá en la dirreccion 1373 CR 1560, Chico, Texas
76431. Acusado de asalto sexual.
Su víctima fue un de 3 años de
edad macho.
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CITY OF CHICO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
SERVICES
The City of Chico has been
awarded a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs under the
2009/2010 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program,
Planning/Capacity Building Fund.
The grant is to assist the City in the
preparation of a community-wide
planning project. The total project
involves $30,300 of federal funds
and $10,500 of local funds. The City
is seeking to contract with a qualified municipal planner/planning firm
with extensive TxCDBG experience
to assist in several aspects of contractual compliance with the Texas
Department of Rural Affairs. Qualified professional planners with extensive TxCDBG experience interested in submitting a proposal must
contact the City of Chico at the address below or by phone
(940)644-2435 to request a copy of
the “Request for Proposals for Planning Services”. All proposals must
be in writing and received at the City
Hall at the address below by no
later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010. All proceeds must be
submitted to:
2009 TXCDBG- P/CB Proposal
City of Chico
PO Box 37
113 W. Decatur Street
Chico, Texas 76431-0037
The City of Chico reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals
and to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, per the Texas Professional
Services Procurement Act and the
Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards Act of 1981.
The City of Chico is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Rhome is accepting
bids for the construction of three (3)
Entrance Way Signs. Drawings are
available at Rhome City Hall, 105
First Street. The deadline for submission is 1:00 pm on March 1,
2010. For additional information
please contact Ramah Burns, City
Secretary, at 817 636-2462.
Mark Lorance, Mayor
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Paradise I.S.D. is accepting proposals for press box; construction of
bathrooms, ticket booth and entrance at the football field. Contact
Monty Chapman at 940-969-5001
for specifications. Proposals need
to be turned in to the Central Office
by 9:00 AM on February 22, 2010.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed BIDS addressed to:
West Wise Special Utility District
PO Box 566
3412 FM 2952
Bridgeport, TX 76426
940-683-5507
for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the
construction of a 100,000 Gallon
Legged Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Project 2010 on Private Road
3205 will be received at the district's
office in Bridgeport, Texas, until:
3:00 p.m., Tuesday,
February 23, 2010
and then publicly opened and read
aloud.
Special Contract Documents, including plans and supplemental detailed specifications, have been prepared for this project and may be
obtained at the office of the Engineer:
DANIEL & BROWN INC.
118 McKinney Street
P.O. Box 606
Farmersville, Texas 75442
972-784-7777
A non-refundable deposit of
$50.00 is required for each set of
Plans and Contract Documents.
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until
the expiration of forty-five (45) days
from the date bids are opened.
James Ward, Manager
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
The Northwest Independent
School District will receive sealed
proposals in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO Box 77070,
Fort Worth, Texas, 76177-0070, or
delivering to 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247 for:
Self-Funded Dental Claims,
Discount Dental Plan & Voluntary
Disability Program
RFP #010-014-02-003
February 25, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M.
Each Proposer shall identify his
sealed Proposal by typing on the
outside of the envelope:
Northwest Independent
School District
Attn: Joyce Polson/Purchasing
Agent
Self-Funded Dental Claims,
Discount Dental Plan & Voluntary
Disability Program
RFP #010-014-02-003
The District shall receive, publicly
open, and read the names only of
the proposers in a Conference
Room at the Northwest ISD Education Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247, at the specified
time and date listed above. Request for Proposals (RFP) received
by delivery or mail after 2:00 p.m.,
February 25, 2010, will be returned
unopened.
Proposal packets will be released
on Monday, February 1, 2010, by
contacting Joyce Polson/Purchasing
Agent via e-mail [email protected]
or the packet can be downloaded
from the NISD Purchasing web
page at www.nisdtx.org . Any questions concerning interpretation or
clarification of the proposal are to be
submitted in writing to Eric D. Smith
via email at [email protected]
or by fax at
817.310.3539.
Northwest ISD reserves the right
to reject any/or all proposals and to
accept any proposal deemed most
advantageous to the Northwest Independent School District and to
waive any informalities in bidding.
Notice to Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original
Letters Testamentary for the Estate
of Patsy Jo Patterson, Deceased,
were issued on January 27, 2010, in
Cause No. PR2937, pending in the
County Court at Law of Wise
County, Texas, to: Roger Vance
Choate.
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them to the undersigned within the
time and in the manner prescribed
by law.
c/o William K. Clary
Attorney at Law
PO Box 1149
313 North Main Street
Springtown, Texas 76082
Dated the 2nd day of February,
2010.
Anne Christine Clary
Attorney for
Roger Vance Choate
State Bar No. 24052009
PO Box 1149
Springtown, Texas 76082
Telephone: (817)523-5611
Facsimile: (817)523-6534
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
The Northwest Independent
School District will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to
PO Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas,
76177-0070 or delivering to 2001
Texan Drive, Justin, Texas 76247
for:
Printing Services
CSP #010011-02-004
March 11, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M.
The District shall receive the proposals at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247, at the specified
time and date. Proposals will be
opened as received and recorded.
Proposal forms will be released
starting Monday, February 8, 2010,
from the Purchasing Department by
contacting Jennifer Dunlap, fax
817.215.0009
or
e-mail
[email protected] . Proposals can
be down loaded from the Northwest
ISD web page www.nisdtx.org under Purchasing Bid Opportunities.
Northwest ISD reserves the right
to reject any/or all proposals and to
accept any proposal or combination
of proposals deemed most advantageous to the Northwest Independent
School District and to waive any informalities in bidding.
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