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GREENWOOD
Main course won’t include these turkeys
TALKING
TURKEY
— More than
46 million
turkeys will
meet the oven
or fryer this
Thanksgiving,
but not this
lucky bird.
By BRANDON EVANS
According to the U.S. Census
Bureau, 248 million turkeys
are projected to be raised in
the United States in 2011.
Many of these will meet
their end due to Thanksgiving.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that more than
Messenger photo
by Joe Duty
45 million turkeys are cooked
and eaten just for the holiday.
That’s one-sixth of all turkeys
sold in the U.S. per year.
But at least two turkeys living in Wise County this year
will be spared the oven and
the deep fryer.
Stubs and Fuzzy will be celebrating their one-year birth-
days right about the time
Thanksgiving gets here.
The birds live on a rural
patch of property between Decatur and Greenwood. The land
features sloping hills bristling
with post oaks. They share the
space with goats and chickens
and a cadre of five guinea fowl
that scour ticks and scorpions
from the land.
The two turkeys are lucky to
be alive.
“We found the eggs after
they got crushed somewhat
by a lawnmower,” said 11year-old Michael Davis. “We
were able to save two eggs. We
Continued on page 7A
DECATUR
DECATUR
NRS
packing
for Vegas
By ERIKA PEDROZA
David Isham’s employees know
their boss’ ardent support of the local economy.
“He tries to keep as much as possible local,” National Ropers Supply
(NRS) General Manager Jim Lamirand said. “We use 5P Welding north
of town for our fixtures. We do a lot
of our printing at Vic Printing.
“Our events at the arena bring in
an average of 20 families any given
weekend for clinics. Those numbers
skyrocket when it’s a roping event
or competition. He’s all about bringing people to Decatur to spend their
money at local hotels, restaurants
and shops.”
However, the area may get its biggest boost when the “little, old bowling alley goes to Vegas,” as Lamirand put it.
NRS and David’s Western Store,
headquartered in Decatur and
warehoused in the building that was
once the town’s bowling alley, will
rent out the entire 90,000-squarefoot MGM Grand convention center
in Las Vegas to set up NRS World
during the National Finals Rodeo
(NFR) in December.
“It’s such a great marketing opportunity to get our name out
there,” Lamirand said. “It will definitely put our name and the name
of Decatur on the map.”
Unlike any other
For several years, David’s and
NRS have set up booths at various
rodeo events including the National
High School Rodeo Finals, the National Junior High Rodeo Finals,
the Texas rodeo finals and the World
Series of Team Roping.
“They’ve done road shows before,”
said Jesse Bolgiano, NRS business
development for NFR. “But these are
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
THAT’S THE SPIRIT — Frank Lambert with the City of Decatur hangs Christmas decorations on a lamp post on the city square Monday
morning prior to that afternoon’s torrential rain.
RHOME
Davis sworn in as postmaster
By BRANDON EVANS
Messenger photo by Brandon Evans
GOING POSTMASTER — Les Davis was sworn in as Rhome’s
postmaster in a ceremony last Friday afternoon at the post
office. He became the 17th postmaster of the office.
INDEX
Wise County Messenger
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115 South Trinity
Decatur, Texas 76234
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News Briefs . . . . . . . .3A
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . .4A
Obituaries . . . . . . . . .7A
Classifieds. . . . . . . . .8A
Wise Business . . . . .13A
Sports . . . . . . . . . . .14A
Last Friday afternoon, before a
tight gathering in the foyer of the
Rhome Post Office, James “Les”
Davis was sworn-in as the office’s
newest postmaster.
He became the 17th postmaster
in the history of Rhome.
The first postmaster dates back
to Feb. 2, 1883, when Samuel C.
Snead was appointed to the rural
outpost near the historic route of
the Chisholm Trail. Davis kept
history alive as he addressed the
crowd after his swearing-in.
SERVICE
ABOVE SELF
THANKFUL TO
VETERANS
The Decatur
Rotary Club
recently
replaced picnic
tables at Black
Creek Lake.
See page 2A.
Columnist Dave
Rogers says we
should be thankful
for the service
given by our local
veterans.
See page 4A.
“Abraham Lincoln and Harry S.
Truman were both postmasters
before becoming president of the
United States — so I got that going
for me,” Davis said facetiously.
Davis replaced Karyn L. Byers.
Byers served as postmaster in
Rhome for only two years. She replaced longtime postmaster Anita
Sue Baker, who served from 1984
to 2009. Her 25 years in the position was the longest in the 128year history of the Rhome office.
And Davis was grateful for his
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RISING WATER — A lot of rain in a short period of time Monday afternoon caused some flash flooding in parts of Wise County, including Turkey Creek Trail
in Bridgeport. Rainfall totals included 5.9 inches in Greenwood, 2.7 in Bridgeport, 2.15 in Alvord, 2.06 in Decatur, 1.25 in Chico, 0.45 in Rhome and 0.4 in
Aurora.
NEWARK • RHOME
Cities pass resolutions to
tax ‘goods-in-transit’
NEWARK
Town prepares for Santa,
Christmas bazaar Dec. 3
By BRANDON EVANS
By BRANDON EVANS
In the past two weeks,
both Rhome and Newark
have passed resolutions
that will allow them to
tax certain types of stored
property, also known as
“goods-in-transit.”
“If someone has a warehouse here that stores, say
computers, here for a while
before they are shipped
somewhere else to be sold,
then that can be taxed,”
said city attorney Walt
Leonard. “The state legislature has given us a window here, and we have to
act by Dec. 31.”
“Goods-in-transit,”
as
defined by Senate Bill 1,
is “tangible personal prop-
erty that is acquired in or
imported into this state to
be forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state.”
The property also has to
be stored on the site for no
more than 175 days to be
taxed.
However, certain items,
such as oil, natural gas, petroleum products, aircraft
and an automobile dealer’s
inventory, are exempted.
Rhome City Council
passed
the
resolution
unanimously on Nov. 10.
Newark passed it exactly
one week later.
Passage of the resolution
did not create the tax, it
only allows those cities to
implement one in the fu-
ture if they so decide.
“That’s why I like this,”
said Newark councilman
Doug Anderson. “It gives
us the power to say yes or
no.
“You could also exempt
someone if you wanted to
or negotiate if a new business comes into town.”
But Newark councilman
Bob Wells disagreed with
the tax and voted against
it.
“This hurts the business
guy,” Wells said. “Why punish someone if they want to
come here? We’d be fortunate to get them here. Why
do this?”
Q
Email Brandon at [email protected].
He’s making a list. He’s
checking it twice. And he’s
going to be at Newark’s Delora Doughty Royal Park
on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Santa Claus will be on
hand during Newark’s
“Santa in the Park and
Christmas Bazaar.”
The event will run from
4 to 9 p.m. in the park. It
is being organized by the
Newark Volunteer Ladies
Auxiliary as a fundraiser
to aid the Newark Volunteer Fire Department.
Organizer Angela Braun
said they added a bazaar
this year.
“We’ve already got 12
booths so far for our bazaar,” she said.
Santa will be available
to take photos.
On Thursday night, she
asked the city council to
sponsor the event and for
permission to decorate the
park for the event and to
keep the Christmas decorations up for the entire
month.
After Braun ensured
that the ladies auxiliary
would maintain the decorations, the council voted
4-0 in support.
“I would also like to
thank you for your support for the Cruisin’ Days
event,” Braun told the
council. “It was a big success.”
Q
Rotary Club replaces tables at Black Creek Lake
The picnic area at Black
Creek Lake on the LBJ National Grasslands got a little
makeover last weekend,
thanks to a group of local
volunteers.
Ten members of the Decatur Rotary Club, and one
spouse, spent most of the
day Saturday replacing and
improving picnic tables and
a bench. Dilapidated wood
was replaced on seven tables
and the bench with new,
weather-sealed wood. Each
tabletop was also extended
by 2 feet to make them ADA
compliant.
“The National Grasslands
are such a treasure, and the
Decatur Rotary Club is proud
to do our part in taking care
of this incredible asset,” club
President Cary Bohn said.
Lowe’s in Decatur donated
the materials, including the
wood, bolts, screws and drill
bits. Chili’s in Decatur do-
nated hamburgers to feed
the workers.
The improvements are the
first of a three-phase plan
for the recreation area at the
lake. Future projects will include planting trees, repairing fire pits and making the
new bathrooms ADA accessible.
The club is quite familiar
with Black Creek Lake. Each
June, the Decatur Rotary
Club, along with the U.S. Forest Service, hosts the Kids
Fishing Derby, a catch-andrelease event where prizes
are awarded in different categories such as largest fish,
smallest fish and most fish
caught.
For more information on
upcoming improvement projects, the fishing derby or on
joining the club, email Bohn
at
[email protected].
Editor’s note: Knox is a
member of the Decatur Rotary Club.
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WORK TO BE DONE — Members of the Decatur Rotary Club prepare to work on one of seven
picnic tables at Black Creek Lake Saturday. Each table received new wood and were made
handicapped-accessible.
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NEWS BRIEFS
3A
BRIDGEPORT
BUSINESS
COUNCIL
MEETING —
Michael Scuse
(center), the
Under Secretary
of the U.S.
Department
of Agriculture,
visits with
USDA staffer
Allen Lambright
of McKinney
and Bridgeport
Economic
Development
Corp. Director
William Myers
Friday at the
Bridgeport
Community
Center. Scuse
headed up a
White House
Business Council
meeting with
Bridgeport
business leaders
earlier in the day.
SENIOR CARE ANGEL ADOPTION — Senior Care
in Decatur is now accepting Christmas Angels
adoptions. Those who wish to adopt a resident must
return gifts by Dec. 19. For more information, call
Julie at (940) 626-2800.
SOUTH WISE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS — Canned
goods to benefit the families of the South Wise Spirit
of Christmas will be collected at Rhome City Hall and
Wells Fargo and Woodhaven banks in Rhome. Angels
will be available for pickup Friday, Nov. 25. Canned
goods and angel gifts are due Friday, Dec. 16.
BRIDGEPORT SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS — Angel trees
are now up at all four banks in Bridgepor t. Donations
will be accepted until Dec. 2. Families that receive
assistance will be given scheduled times and dates
to meet Spirit of Christmas representatives at
Walmar t to redeem their gift vouchers for toys and
clothes only.
BAKE SALE — First Financial Bank in Bridgepor t
is hosting a bake sale 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Proceeds will benefit the elderly angel tree.
THANKSGIVING WEEK LUNCHES — Bridgepor t
Middle School will provide free lunches to any BISD
student in need of a meal during the Thanksgiving
break this week. The student council will ser ve
lunches at Har wood Park and Payne Park at 11 a.m.
each day through Friday. To make a donation to help
provide food, call Larr y Owens at (940) 683-2273.
Messenger photo
by Dave Rogers
FUNERAL FUND — Donations are being accepted
for the funeral of Irene J. Steele of Alvord, who
died Sunday. The fund is at Wells Fargo under her
daughter’s name, Chelsey Steele, of Alvord.
SHOP LOCAL — Bridgepor t will par ticipate in the
second annual Small Business Saturday, a day
dedicated to suppor ting local small businesses, on
Saturday, Nov. 26. Residents are encouraged to shop
at local stores to help the local economy.
PARADISE CHRISTMAS — Pictures with Santa and
Mrs. Claus are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at
the Veterans Park gazebo in downtown Paradise.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — Have breakfast
with Santa Claus and the Bridgepor t Parks and
Recreation Depar tment 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
3, at the Bridgepor t Community Center. The event
will include breakfast, ar ts and crafts for children
and pictures with Santa. Tickets are $3 for adults
and $2 for children. Ever yone 2 years old and up
must have a ticket. All children under 8 years old
must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be
purchased at City Hall. Space is limited. For more
information, call (940) 683-3480.
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4A
OPINION
EDITORIAL
OUR VIEWS
Path to
recovery starts
by shopping
local
Be thankful for service, stories of our veterans
For three years the nation has been mired in an
economic slump the likes of which have not been
seen since the Great Depression. Though some
positive signs exist, the fact is many businesses
are still reluctant to ramp back up to full steam,
and many consumers remain wary.
Citizens also feel quite helpless, thinking it’s
the government and Wall Street that are to blame,
and that also hold the keys to recovery.
Occupy Wall Street has been one obvious way
some have tried to take a stand.
There is something you can do, to make an impact locally.
And it’s as simple as this: Look Local First.
When it comes time to spend, whether it’s everyday household items and groceries, necessities
such as clothing, larger purchases like furniture
and appliances, or products and services for a
business, organization or government entity, you
can make a difference.
From apples and asset management to zippers
and service with zest, give local merchants first
shot at your business.
We may not be able to do anything about the
national or global economies, but we can make a
significant difference in our own back yard.
By looking locally, you help create jobs here at
home. You help sustain those businesses that support the community, through their donations and
volunteerism. You help build the tax base, which
keeps your taxes lower while paying for needed
services. You help expand the products and services available here.
You help the environment by using less fossil fuels driving to areas outside the county. You lessen
traffic congestion. You help to create and sustain
an atmosphere of mutual cooperation.
For the past six months, business development
organizations in our community, such as chambers
of commerce, economic development corporations
and Main Street programs, have partnered to
bring about an awareness of the benefits of shopping at home.
In much the same way that the holidays challenge us when it comes to healthy eating, the holiday shopping season is prime time when it comes
to testing our buying habits.
Do yourself a favor. Avoid the stress, the hassle
and the wasted time and miles.
Look Local First. Think of it as Occupy Wise
County.
You’ll be glad you did, and your community will
benefit.
By DAVE ROGERS
Surviving the hottest Texas summer on record is certainly something
to be thankful for this year.
Surviving the hellish battles of
World War II is an achievement
several dozen of our Wise County
neighbors can be thankful for.
The fact that more than 50 of these
World War II vets have survived into
their 80s and 90s and are still here
to share their stories is something
the rest of us should treasure.
Of the many things I have to be
thankful for this Thanksgiving
weekend, being invited last winter to
work at the Wise County Messenger
is up there pretty high, right after
God and family and a brain full of
fond, fun and often funny memories.
And, thanks to working at the
Messenger, it has been my recent
privilege to visit with a number of
these World War II veterans, peek
Forces in Europe and, after the end
inside their memory banks and do
of the war in late 1945, served as
my best to record and share their
stories.
Chief of Staff of the Army. His vicAnd not just the ones from
tory over Adlai Stevenson for
the presidency in 1952 came
battlefields in Europe or the
Far East. These veterans also
by a landslide.
offer a myriad of stories of life
But Denison-born “Ike”
wasn’t always popular.
“back in the day,” as well as
Veteran Carl T. Cox Jr. of
their many accomplishments
since they returned home.
Paradise told me of the night
Eisenhower was booed by
The dreams they dared to
ROGERS
some of his troops.
achieve in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s
and beyond shaped Wise County
It was May 1946, and Cox was a
both figuratively and spiritually.
part of the postwar occupation force
in Okinawa, which was the responTheir “old-time” values, oft-forgotsibility of the Army when “Ike” came
ten in the fast-paced beehives that
are big cities, are alive in Decatur,
to visit.
“Eisenhower, he came over to the
Bridgeport, Rhome and all the surisland where I was,” Cox recalled rerounding communities.
The stories stick with me, and I’d
cently. “He was bringing more troops
like to share as many as possible
to Okinawa and taking the (empty)
over the coming months.
ships up to Japan and taking people
home.
Dwight Eisenhower was president
when I was born. Before that, he was
Supreme Commander of the Allied
YOUR VIEWS
District should focus on
teaching, not test
To parents of students in Decatur Independent School
District:
I am curious. Am I the only person concerned about
the amount of focus this district has placed on the
STAAR test and implementation of the concept-driven
CSCOPE curriculum?
If the state of Texas requires each district to follow the
TEKS, then why has so much money and emphasis been
placed on extra programs like CSCOPE when every
teacher that teaches has a college degree that prepared
them to teach a specific subject?
I hope it’s not because of this new mandated test. I,
for one, know that the value of my son’s education far
outweighs teaching and drilling a student for the sole
purpose of passing a test.
It seems as though with so many “free” supplemental
teaching materials available statewide that there would
not be a demand for all these “optional” programs such
as CSCOPE to be purchased by our district. I want to
know the exact dollar amount spent on all of these “optional” programs purchased within the last five years.
If our principals and teachers “truly” have the freedom
to use supplemental materials, then why is CSCOPE
the primary test being administered at the elementary
and high school level?
As a certified teacher and parent, I feel that teachers
should be allowed to utilize their training and expertise
to do the job they are more than qualified to do.
Doesn’t it make more sense to emphasize teaching
the “basics” and develop stronger, more confident learners than to drill the students on curriculum that is not
developmentally appropriate and full of mistakes?
Parents, how many more great students and teachers
will this district have to lose before we take a stand and
demand change?
Marsha Hudson Hafer
Decatur
Messenger should look
on the bright side
It is very difficult for me to buy the Wise County Messenger when the majority of the time the headlines are
all negative stories, and there are pictures of individuals who are in trouble with the law, pictures of wrecks
and indictments of cases in our county.
It’s very disturbing to see pictures of accidents that
have occurred, from minor injuries to, in some cases,
death. Do those victims want their picture in the paper
in the situation they are in? Probably not.
I understand there are records that are available to
the public, but does that individual want their name in
the newspaper with their business for everyone to read?
To my knowledge, most of the individuals would rather
not have their information printed in the local newspaper.
Who wants to know about divorces, marriages, indictments, wrecks and ridiculous crime reports? Does the
Wise County Messenger not have anything better to do?
How about writing about positive things in our community?
Why give our community a criminal or violent view
with all the negative write-ups? Or be more respectful
to individuals with their circumstances.
Congrats on all the awards and ratings, but please
have a heart and think of your community. Some of
these individuals have kids, grandkids, parents, etc.,
who would rather not have their personal information
publicized to the county.
Please consider the world we are living in and the
hatred that we hear about in the Metroplex area. Let’s
not make our county one with a lot of violence because
of all the write-ups and information our local newspaper
is printing.
Be considerate of others.
Della Smith
Bridgeport
City council leaves
no time for consideration
We will not get to listen to the Newark City Council
members tonight (Nov. 17) express what they have in
mind for the citizens of Newark while deciding how to
apply “Eminent Domain Authority.”
This is a general law municipality with around a 1,000
(estimated) population. What is the plan of this administration to throw themselves into now?
A huge development is waiting in the wings to jump in
and suddenly “take over” our rural town?
Also on the agenda is a resolution to be able to tax
“goods-in-transit.” Is that same development planning
on a warehouse, too? Why do we never know about these
plans until this city council is prepared to do a final
vote?
Notice the public hearing to discuss is on the same
agenda as the final vote. That gives everyone lots of time
to prepare questions and be able to grasp the big picture.
Bonnie J. Neal
Newark
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NORTHWEST
School prepares for more
budget crunches, joins lawsuit
By ERIKA PEDROZA
After cutting back to
one meeting instead of two
this month, the Northwest
School Board faced a lengthy
agenda last week.
The majority of it dealt
with planning for upcoming
school years.
Budget planning
Although just a few
months into this year and its
budget, Northwest officials
are preparing the financial
plan for the next few school
years.
Anticipating similar, if
not worse, cutbacks, the
board was presented a budget schedule similar to this
year’s planning process
— complete with public finance forums, frequent updates and workshops.
The seven steps in the
budget
process
include
planning (determining the
community’s priorities and
efficiency) in January and
February, preparation (including meetings with principals and program managers) in February, board
review from March to May,
budget adoption in June,
tax rate adoption in July
and August, amendments in
July and June and the submission of audited financial
statements in November.
“It just never seems to
end,” Chief Financial Officer Jon Graswich said. “This
preparation, though, will
help.”
After cutting $8.2 million
this year through staff repositioning, two-mile transportation restrictions and
facility operations and program reductions, the district
anticipates losing another
$12.8 million during the
2013 fiscal year.
“Problems will arise undoubtedly,” Graswich said.
“Public school finance will
change ... Essentially, they’re
continuing the same pattern
of increasing the rigor and
the standards while being on
the short end of the stick for
the financing of the increasing rigor and standards. You
wouldn’t be surprised if the
response at this point in
time was litigation.”
Financing lawsuit
The board unanimously
approved a resolution prosecuting a lawsuit against the
financing public education
statutory system for “impairing the education available to students and the
district’s ability to provide
an appropriate education”
through the Texas School
Coalition
“There are three major
groups out there,” Graswich
said. “One is the equity center ... There is a middle of the
road group which is going
to try to straddle all ideas
by David Thompson, and
there’s the group that we’re
most closely associated to,
the Texas School Coalition.”
David Thompson, a lawyer
based out of Houston, serves
as legislative counsel for the
Texas Association of School
Administrators, Fast Growth
School Coalition, Houston
Independent School District
and has been involved in
legislative activity affecting
public education for more
than 20 years.
The coalition hired Haynes
and Boone to represent its
interests.
“Our claims will center
around adequacy, asserting
that districts lack sufficient
funding under the current
system to provide our students a constitutionally adequate education,” Graswich
said of the district’s involvement in litigation.
Other claims in the lawsuit include a state property
tax, efficiency and equity
claim.
The state property tax
claim asserts that districts
lack meaningful discretion
in setting their local maintenance and operations tax
rate becoming a de facto
state property tax, which is
prohibited under the Texas
Constitution.
The efficiency claim argues that the current method of allocating state funds
among districts is arbitrary
and that “districts should
be funded based on a new,
unified set of formulas that
more accurately reflect differences in costs based on
student populations and district characteristics.”
The equity claim asserts
that the current school
funding system is “uncon-
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stitutionally inequitable because property-poor school
districts don’t have equal
access to similar revenues
per pupil at similar levels of
tax effort in comparison to
Chapter 41 districts or other
districts funded under the
target revenue system.”
“We will assert an adequacy claim and state property tax claim,” Graswich
said, “but not an efficiency
or equity claim. Successful
prosecution of the adequacy and state property tax
claims would help assure
that all school districts are
adequately funded and that
districts have available significant additional taxing
capacity to provide enrichment programming desired
by their constituents on a
local basis.
“The efficiency and equity claims, standing alone,
implicate the manner in
which funds are distributed,
rather than the overall level
of funding in the system.
(They) have the potential to
favor some districts and disfavor others,” Graswich continued. “Our intended approach is based on the belief
that the best strategy is one
that focuses on the state’s
overall level of funding for
schools.”
Superintendent
Karen
Rue added: “The next era
of school finance funding in
the state of Texas will evolve
through lawsuits ... The role
we have to play as a district
in that and the results we
all will have in state funding
because of that lawsuit will
be drivers for us for a decade
or more to come.”
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“Except those people up
in Japan didn’t have as
much (service) time as we
had in Okinawa.
“They had a deal down at
the theater for Eisenhower,
and everybody booed him,
and he left.”
Mayme Fletcher, wife of
Kyle “Tooter” Fletcher of
Slidell since 1942, told me
about a different night at
the theater.
“He (Kyle Fletcher) was
born and raised in Slidell,
and I was born and raised
in Decatur. I didn’t even
know Slidell was on the
map,” she said.
The first discovery of
Slidell came through some
coworkers at Pinkerton
Candy, who were from the
small community. One of
them arranged a blind date
with Fletcher.
“We went to eat and a
picture show,” she said.
“You could go eat a 25-cent
sandwich that had everything on it and get a Coke
for a nickel. You could go
to the Majestic Theater,
which was on the west side
of the square in Decatur,
for a quarter, 10 cents for a
Western.”
Kyle Fletcher, 90, sailed
on the Queen Mary to
France, then battled his
way through Germany the
final year of the war. He
was part of the occupation
force in Europe in 1946.
“I wasn’t scared ’til the
last, when it was getting close to time to come
home,” he said. “I was one
of the lucky ones that made
it.”
He returned to Slidell
and opened a feed mill
there. He ran it until he
was 85 when a 2006 heart
attack caused him to slow
down. He and Mayme still
live on the farm in Slidell.
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DECATUR
PACKING A LOAD — Employees load three of 30 semis that will transport all of the merchandise and equipment needed for NRS World Dec. 4-10 at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Decatur-based
companies National Ropers Supply (NRS) and David’s Western Store rented the entire 90,000-square-foot convention center to set up a unique trade show during the National Finals Rodeo.
NRS packing for Vegas ...
just booths at a show versus
putting on your own show.
This is huge for them.”
In addition to the caliber
of involvement, the setup of
the show differs from those
in which they have participated.
The 45 vendor booths will
offer customers an interactive shopping experience
through a saddle shop, roping seminars, an arena and
displays of horse trailers,
living quarters and SportChassis trucks.
“We are the antithesis of a
normal trade show,” Bolgiano said. “The vision was to
create an interactive shopping experience. It’s not just
shopping, but our customers
will have the opportunity to
learn from vendor reps — the
history of the company, the
history of the product, the
way it works. They’ll have
the opportunity to learn
from clinician, Krece Harris,
in a seminar and have a saddle customized in our saddle
shop. It’s a two-fold event.
“The setup will be more of
a mass merchandise store.
Instead of people paying
at each booth, we’ll have
19 registers at the front,”
he continued. “We’ll have
daily giveaways — hats,
CDs, jeans. Each vendor is
sponsoring a day. We’ll also
have entertainers every
day — bands playing and
the cowboys on site signing
autographs. And unlike the
other shows, we’ll be open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All the
other shows don’t open until 10 a.m., so we’ll have an
By the numbers
90,000
the size of the NRS
World setup at MGM
Grand Hotel and Casino in
square feet
24
hours to set up the
trade show
6
length of the show in
days
45
local employees who
will be sent to Vegas to
work the show
30
semitrucks of merchandise and equipment being
loaded from the NRS
warehouses in Decatur
and driving to Vegas
hour head start.”
Because of a prior booking,
NRS World will not be set up
the entire length of the NFR,
which begins Dec. 1.
Forty-five local employees
will be joined by another 50
workers in Vegas to help assemble the store the evening
of Dec. 2, preparing to open
on the 4th.
“There is some kind of
education seminar before us
which ends Dec. 2,” Lamirand said. “They are to move
out by noon that day, and we
should be able to start moving in around 6 p.m. We’ll be
setting up in about 24 hours.
It will be mass chaos.”
Breakdown begins after
the store closes on Dec. 10.
“Six days of mass chaos,”
Lamirand said. “Six days of
a great opportunity.”
Planning, partnering
and making it happen
The planning of the endeavor began in March and
included establishing a partnership with MGM and several vendors.
“The MGM has gone
huge with the Gold Buckle
Zone,” Bolgiano said. “They
pride themselves in being
the home of the champions
Trevor Brazile and the Coopers, and they want to become the home of the NFR,
the epicenter of the NFR. To
do so, they were looking for a
daytime activity.”
NRS/David’s management
latched onto the opportunity
to set up a unique, daytime
trade show.
To capture authenticity,
organizers have implemented several unique features
to the show.
“It feels like you a lose a
little of the western heritage (in Vegas),” Lamirand
said. “That’s set the foundation of this whole thing — to
take Texas to the NFR. We
want it to be more of an experience than that of a trade
show. With the saddle shop,
you have true Texas at its
best.
“We will take 45 people
from here, mostly from Decatur,” he continued. “We
could’ve taken shortcuts to
hire people in Vegas, but this
helps preserve that Western
heritage.”
For several weeks, em-
ployees have loaded the
more than 25 semis that
will transport all of the necessary merchandise and
equipment.
“We’ll have trucks rolling
Friday and Saturday, after
Thanksgiving,”
Bolgiano
said. “People fly out the following Monday, but the majority will fly out Friday, Dec.
2. It is exciting.
“David has been fully behind this entire endeavor.
He gave the nod of approval
and the money to back it up.
It’s a huge opportunity for a
small town business to get
their name and the city’s
name on the map to bring
more to Decatur.”
Q
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“I’m thankful for this opportunity, and I look forward to working with all of
you,” Davis said.
Gerald Hannum, area
post office manager, led
the proceedings and gave
Davis the official oath of
office.
“Not all new postmasters
go through this ceremony,”
Hannum said. “Some are
too shy, but not Les.”
Larry Brown, minister of
Gateway Church, marked
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Davis has worked for the
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AREA DEATHS
Marlin Ray Garrett
1955-2011
Funeral for Marlin Ray
Garrett, 56, of Rhome was
Nov. 20 at Life Community
Church in Haslet.
Garrett died Thursday,
Nov. 17, 2011, in Rhome.
Born Feb. 2, 1955, in
Bridgeport, to Stan and
Ethel Stankewitz, he was a
computer programmer for
Ben E. Keith for more than
10 years. He served in the
U.S. Army and married Rennetta Bailey April 11, 1981,
in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death
by a brother, James Lee
Garrett.
He is survived by his wife;
son James Ray Garrett of
Plano; daughters Brandi
Garrett Ingram and husband, Aaron, of Fort Worth
and Malinda Marie Garrett of Rhome; father-in-law
Edward Bailey Sr. of Fort
We honor most all funeral plans
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Alesha Michelle Thompson
1982-2011
MARLIN RAY GARRETT
Worth; brothers-in-law David Rachuig and wife, Marlene, and Edwin Bailey, all
of Fort Worth, and Eddie
Bailey and wife, Kim, of
Arlington; and other family
members.
Wise County Messenger,
November 23, 2011
Irene Jayne Steele
1973-2011
Funeral for Irene Jayne
Steele, 38, of Alvord is 2
p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at First
Baptist Church in Alvord.
Bill Cleveland will officiate.
Steele died Saturday, Nov.
19, 2011, in San Diego, Calif.
Born May 3, 1973, in Panorama City, Calif., to Ellen
(Johnson) Upton and Brian
Upton, she married Chris
Steele Aug. 7, 1992, in San
Diego. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church in
Alvord.
She is survived by her
husband; daughter Chelsey
Steele; and son Christopher Steele, all of Alvord;
her parents; brothers Steve
Upton and wife, Jennifer,
of Fort Worth, Gary Upton
and wife, Andrea, of Tulsa,
Okla., David Upton and
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No service is planned for
Alesha Michelle Thompson,
29, of Boyd.
Thompson, who was pregnant with twins, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Boyd.
She was born July 3, 1982,
to Loye and Brenda (Lawson) Thompson in Dallas.
Thompson was preceded
in death by her father.
She is survived by husband Alfred Prentice Sr.;
sons Matthew Isaac and
Joshua Ryon Prentice of
Boyd; stepchildren Howard
Prentice of Pelican Bay, Alfred Prentice Jr. and wife,
Linda, of Watauga, Sarah
Chrysler and husband,
Chris, of Azle; grandchild
Larrie Lou Prentice; mother
Brenda Michel and stepfather, Doran, of Azle; brother
Michael Michel and wife,
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Vanessa, of Azle; stepbrothers Christopher Michel of
Little Elm, Jason Michel
of Azle and Allen Michel
of Azle; and other family
members.
November 23, 2011
Ida E. Pierce
1923-2011
IRENE JAYNE STEELE
wife, Thuy, of New Orleans,
and Josiah Upton and wife,
Jessica, of Fort Worth; sister Elizabeth Upton of Los
Angeles; and extended family.
November 23, 2011
Funeral for Ida E. Pierce, 88,
of Alvord was Nov. 20 at Union
Hill Baptist Church near Alvord with the Rev. Curtis Eason officiating. Burial followed
at Alvord Cemetery.
Pierce died Friday, Nov. 18,
2011, in Decatur.
Born Nov. 12, 1923, in
Olney to John and Ethel
(Rothell) Thompson, she married Frank Pierce in February
1945 in Waurika, Okla. She
was a retired nursing-home
medication aid and a member
of Union Hill Baptist Church
for more than 70 years.
Pierce was preceded in
death by her husband and a
brother.
She is survived by her
daughter, Melba Barnett,
and husband, Raymond, of
Sunset; sons Garry Pierce
and wife, Barbara, of Bixby,
Okla., and Kenneth Pierce
and wife, Scarlet, of Slayton;
IDA E. PIERCE
11 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers
were
Jeff
Kahlich, Coley Frye, Jerry
Hutto, Jordan Sherwood, Randy Moreno and Randy Pierce.
Honorary pallbearer was Dewayne Sherwood.
November 23, 2011
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hatched.”
Today, they follow his
12-year-old sister Palamia
around like dogs, strutting and cooing, hoping for
some corn kernels or oats
or apple.
“They are just like pets,”
said mother Elizabeth Davis.
The family lives in Irving,
but they raise an assortment of farm animals on
the rural property. Taking
care of them brings them
to Wise County every day.
A winding country road,
arched over in places by
gold and red and orange autumn trees shedding their
foliage like thousands of
flowers, leads to the small
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2-STORY, 4-BEDROOM
4-bath, attached 2-car carport,
2,966 square feet plus 400 square
foot unfinished basement, 30x50
shop, 5-acres in Silver Lakes Addition,
Sunset.
$305,000.
(940)393-1400.
3-bedroom, 2-bath house at 1701
Halsell, Bridgeport. $86,500. Call
(940389-1615.
Apartments
$300/DEPOSIT
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$500/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
Cabins & efficiency apartments for
rent, including some as low as
$500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd
area.
Excellent
location.
(940)433-3133.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
Totally furnished efficiency apartment for rent. New appliances, covered parking. 2 miles south of
Rhome. No smoking, no pets.
$500/month,
$250/deposit.
(817)891-0965.
Business property
1,000 square foot office space available. 407 S. Washburn Street, Decatur.
Available
Oct.
1.
(940)393-6285.
Approximately 1,800 square foot office/retail space for lease on FM 51
South, Decatur. Call Sandford Properties, (940)627-0900.
Office space available in Decatur.
7,500 square feet. Has been medical
offices.
Will
divide.
(405)202-9528, Ken McKenna.
Retail or commercial office space,
Hwy. 287 South. (940)627-0074.
Condos, town homes
Decatur, 3-bedroom townhome for
lease,
387
Emma
Call,
$1,350/month, no pets, available
1/1/12. (940)626-2060.
LOVELY 2-BEDROOM
townhome, w/office on golf course,
lake view, all appliances, no pets,
Runaway Bay. For sale/rent:
$800/month. Maria, (972)834-8111.
Duplexes
2/2 duplex in Bridgeport.
Washer/dryer
connections.
$750/month
plus
deposit.
(940)683-4933.
Bridgeport & Decatur, 2-bedroom,
2-bath. $750/month, $600/deposit.
Call Donna, (940)389-1615.
BRIDGEPORT
Very nice, large 2/2 duplex in great
location. No pets/smoking.
(940)627-9028.
NICE, NICE, NICE!
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage,
Runaway Bay. $850/month plus
utilities, plus deposit. (817)247-0122
after 11a.m.
1-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent.
Gas & water paid. $550/month,
$550/deposit. Call (940)389-4737
after 4p.m.
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Large home on acreage! This could be just what you are looking for. 3,000 square
feet on 6 acres. Many upgrades done to this beautiful home, new roof, flooring, light
fixtures, too much to list! $237,000 Call Rhonda
Golf Course Lot at Runaway! $6,900 Call Marilyn
Close to school - Very nice 4/2/2 home with game room, fireplace, pool and storage
building. $185,000 Call Marilyn
No restrictions! Vacant lot located near Lake Bridgeport and Wise County Park.
$7,500 Call Marilyn
12.7 acres of beautiful improved pasture, fenced and cross fenced with
stock tank. Restricted as to no mobiles, no multifamily units and no
commercial business. $94,900 Call Marilyn
Brings your house plans! Build your dream home on this 0.27 acre lot.
$28,000 Call Marilyn
247 acres near Saint Jo with a mixture of pasture for grazing and woods for hunting
and a large stock tank. $2,950/acre Call Marilyn
Restricted 3 acre tract with trees near Lake Bridgeport. $42,900 Call Marilyn
Have Buyers - Need Sellers!!
www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com
Employment information
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
Springtown RV Park, 3080 W. Highway
199,
Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
3-bedroom, 2-bath house for lease
on golf course, Runaway Bay. 1,800
square feet living, renovated with
granite. (940)393-2623.
Storage Buildings
Boyd, Hilltop Village. 3-bedroom,
2-bath, $900 & $925/month. Call
Donna, (940)389-1615.
DECATUR SELF STORAGE
VOTED BEST SELF
STORAGE IN WISE
CHOICE
COUNTY
Free lock with rental of unit
Adult/Elderly Care
UNTY MESSEN
CO
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READER’S
CAROUSEL PROPERTIES
Runaway Bay, 3/2, appliances,
washer/dryer connections, CH/A,
$850-950/month, $1,000/deposit.
Cuba Road, 2/1, appliances,
$600/month,
$750/deposit.
(940)539-0738.
• We sell boxes and moving supplies
• Climate controlled units available
• U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc.
House for rent, Boyd, 3/1, large
yard, near Elementary School.
$550/month, $250/deposit. References required. (940)433-5126.
www.decaturselfstorage.net
20
11 - 2012
Ask about our special!
1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur
940-627-6434
Toll Free: 877-718-8875
MATURE COUPLE NEEDED
TK Ranch needs a couple to care
for their mentally challenged adults
in our smoke free men’s dorm. No
prior training/experience required.
Salaried, live-in position with benefits. Average 23 days monthly.
Christian facility in rural Montague
County.
(940)872-5581or
[email protected].
Food service
Nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick home
for rent in Rhome. Call Becki,
(817)307-3709.
Decatur restaurant business for
sale. (940)389-5135, leave message including name and phone
number.
Paradise ISD, 3/2 on 2 acres
across from schools. $550/month.
(940)389-4868.
Experienced kitchen help needed.
Apply within, 904 S. Business 287,
Decatur.
Paradise ISD, 3/2 on 2 acres, crossfenced with pole barn for livestock.
$950/month, 1st & last plus
$500/deposit. (817)201-7507.
Medical/Dental
Full-time, experienced medical assistant needed for busy medical
clinic. Excellent computer skills required. Please fax resume to
(940)627-7416.
RENTALS
Bridgeport: 3/1, $850; 3/2/2.
Lake Bridgeport: large 1-bedroom,
1.5-bath home, reduced.
Decatur: 3/2 home, $900/month.
Cannon Realty & Property Management, (940)368-1811.
We’re growing. Full-time/PRN opportunities available. Experienced
RNs/LVNs apply. Be a part of our
amazing team. First Texas Home
Health. (940)626-2266.
Very large 2 or 3-bedroom, 1-bath,
remodeled, painted, CH/A. 508 W.
Walnut, Decatur. $900/month,
$900/deposit. (940)627-1680,
(817)946-3644, (940)577-1662.
Mobile Homes
!!ATTENTION!!
Advertising under this classification is normally not a bona fide
opportunity. Typically, companies advertising here offer information about potential employment. Some are selling this information. We suggest that our
readers thoroughly investigate
these advertisers before investing any money.
Part-time and full-time resident attendant (care giver). Benefits available. Apply in person at Governor’s
Ridge, 300 Devereaux, Decatur.
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
2-bedroom, 2-bath trailer. FM 730
South, Boyd. Very clean. Available
now. $550/month, $500/deposit.
(940)390-3141.
2/2 fireplace, mobile home in country, no pets. $500 deposit, $675
month. (940)627-4441.
3-2 double wide for rent, New Fairview
area.
Ready
now.
(940)393-1103 or (940)969-6085.
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
3/2 double wide on 3/4 acre, new
flooring & paint, storage building,
Lake Bridgeport. $1,100/month,
$1,100/deposit. (940)393-2359.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for
real estate which is in violation of
the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available
on an equal opportunity basis. To
complain of discrimination call
HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The
toll-free telephone
number for the
hearing impaired is
EQUAL HOUSING
1-800-927-9275.
OPPORTUNITY
Bridgeport
Decatur
Rhome
1606 W. Bus. 380 817-638-5100 192 W. Hwy. 380
940-683-3080
940-627-3080
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
• Jana Bearden • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest
• Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt
• Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Kay Stanfield • Angie Uselton • Melissa Day
Decatur- Just reduced! Custom home on
2 lots. 4 bedroom, 3 bath plus a game room.
Updated paint, granite. Huge backyard,
corner lot with abundant trees.
®
Each office is independently owned and operated.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, CH/A, Decatur
ISD, in city limits. Available now.
(940)627-6553.
Spaces & lots
3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home on
large lot in Bridgeport. $550/month
plus deposit. (940)399-0080.
Homes
Preferred Properties
940-627-1990
2-bedroom, 1-bath house, large
laundry room, attached garage,
large yard. Close to Bridgeport
schools. $700/month plus deposit,
(940)399-0080.
ER
• Sunset - 8.83 acres, 25x75 horse barn,
tank, water. $59,500
• Alvord Schools - 10.3 acres, wooded
with deep well. $75,000
• N. Sunset - 150 acres, Denton Creek,
good farm & hunting place. $3,500 per acre
• N. Sunset - 20 acres Hwy 101. $80,000
• N. Alvord - Prime Hwy. 287 & CR
Frontage 16+ acres. $12,000 per acre
• N. Alvord - 13 acres, two CR frontage,
$6,500 per acre.
• Sunset - 167 acres, good cattle & horse
place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well &
septic. Reduced to $2,695 per acre
• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles.
$9,000/acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 - 30x40 commercial
building. Good business or makes a nice
home. $69,500 Seller anxious
• Decatur - 5+ acres, good Hwy 380
frontage. $145,000
• Alvord - 5+ acres, Alvord school, heavily
wooded. $35,000
• N. of Bowie 160 acres, rough and
rugged $2,595/acres
• Sunset - Hwy. 287 93 beautiful acres,
barn, coastal, lots of tanks.
$3,500 per acre.
• S. of Boyd - 32+ acres FM 730 on
Trinity River. $6,500 per acre
• E. of Sunset - 2-10 acre tracts, sell one
or both. $4,500 per acre.
• Sunset - 5 acre and double wide on
Hwy. 287. $70,000
BEAUTIFUL 135 ACRE RANCH
with 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, barn
shop, in Alvord. 6 water tanks, 2
wells, beautiful rollng hills & trees,
next to LBJ Grasslands. $550,000,
comes to $4,074/acre. Have to see!
Owner financing available. Call
(940)389-9624 or (940)577-1854.
$300/DEPOSIT
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$500/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
W
I
Acreage
3/3/4 on 2.9 acres. 2,650 living with
4-car garage and extra room. Custom built in 2006. Approximately 2.5
miles south of Decatur on FM 51.
$285,000. (940)577-2426.
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
Fred Meyers, Broker
Mike Jones, Realtor 940-393-5229
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
165 CR 3225 Extremely nice 3/2/2 home on an amazing corner lot filled with mature oak trees. $60,000
188 CR 2195-Country 3/2 brick home on 2.798 acres, 24x30 man cave w/insulation & electricity. $225,000
827 Port O Call-3/2/2 brick on 2 acres in Runaway Bay with pond out front, guest quarters & more. $223,000 Call
Mike Jones for information
CR 3390-160+/- acres with scattered trees, open coastal field, fenced, large stock tank. 2010 Oakcreek 3/2
doublewide. $783,000
23 Robinhood-3/2 brick with lots of oak trees for shade, sits in established neighborhood on over .5 acre. $125,000
Call Mike Jones for information
102 W. Cates St.-Old nursing home on Westside of Bridgeport. Lots of opportunities in this building. Priced at $425,000
201 PR 4573-Commercial business off Hwy 114 with 2 large buildings on 2.78 +/- acres. $199,000
PR 3628-44+/- acres of raw land with a creek running through the property. Plenty of spaces to build your dream
home with wildlife on property. $127,250
10th Street-Looking to build in the city limits of Bridgeport, 12 residential lots with scattered trees and minutes to
everything. Priced at $110,000
PR 3671-Beautiful 41+/- acres to build your dream home with mature trees, rolling pasture land, stock tanks, and
wildlife. Priced at $5250/acre
217 Aston Drive-Deep water, great location, 3/2 with 2 story dock, boat house, shade trees and landscaped. $490,000
Call Mike Jones for more information.
165 Aston Drive-Lake cabin by the dam on Lake Bridgeport. 2/2.5 enclosed back porch. Crappie/boat house
grandfathered in. Currently being updated. $309,000 Call Mike Jones for more information.
144 Nottingham Circle- Nice 3/2 home in Bridgeport. $115,000
1105 Hovey-Looking to put your business with Hwy frontage, then this building is for you! Reduced to $125,000
1111 Halsell St- Lots of potential here, could be restaurant or office space. $92,000
1702 Edgewood-Investors look here-Well established apartment complex in Bridgeport.
Segundo Dr-Corner lot in Runaway Bay with scattered trees. $7,000
1505 16th St-Fixer Upper in Bridgeport 3/2/1 frame home. $55,000
Decatur- Just reduced! Gorgeous home located on
2+ acres in prime location without paying city taxes.
This custom build home includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5
baths, study, upstairs room with media storage room.
Salt water pool, outdoor fireplace and metal shop with
concrete flooring complete this newer home.
Bridgeport- Just listed! Nice clean all electric 4 bedroom home in good location. Office could be 5th
bedroom. Nice backyard, privacy fence. 12x16 storage shed. Sprinkler system in front yard.
Goldburg ISD- Just listed! Very secluded small country home on 12+ acres fenced on 3 sides. If you want
quiet, peaceful atmosphere, this is perfect. Deer and turkey. Nice 12x16 storage shed.
Paradise- Just reduced! This custom home features a roomy living, dining, and kitchen floor plan with the
master downstairs plus an office that could double as a 4th bedroom. Two bedrooms, a bath, plus a large
second living room upstairs for the kids.
Paradise- Just reduced! Completely updated inside and out 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on almost .50 acre.
New siding, roof, CH/A, flooring, paint, doors, bath, and light fixtures. Move in ready.
Runaway Bay- Just listed! Two story with Lake Views! 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home with living and kitchen on
second floor to enjoy the views. Deck on second story and large patio. Quality storage shed in the backyard.
Runaway Bay- Just reduced! 3 bedroom, 3.1 bath, 1,856 sq ft brick home in Runaway Bay. Just repainted
on the inside and out with new carpet. Wood burning fireplace in living area. 2nd living area upstairs has a
wooden deck with a view of Lake Bridgeport.
Runaway Bay- Just reduced! NEW PAINT AND CARPET. Custom Designed 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car
garage with a SPARKLING Saltwater Pool on the 10th Fairway of the Club at Runaway Bay. This home has
a great floor plan, large kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and other amenities.
Paradise- Just reduced! Own a piece of Paradise! 27+ acres with 3 possible accesses. Property has fruit
trees, berry vines and a place for gardening. Plus lots of pasture and stock tank for animals. It is fenced and
cross fenced. Perfect location for a potential subdivision.
Beautiful Lake Bridgeport, Runaway Bay, North Star Pointe, Moonlight Bay, Sunset Bay, Silver
Lakes, Bridgeport Airport Estates, Lake House Estates- A large variety of lake lots and waterfront lots
available. Call our office first!
Wise County’s#1 Real Estate Company
(per MLS statistical data)
www.century21sueanndenton.com
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
NOW HIRING
experienced computer tech, maintenance person and other positions
listed on our website. Apply at Market Place, 1202 S FM 51, Decatur
or:
www.marketplacegrocery.com.
BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES
Lighting and trees. Free quotes.
(817)585-0442.
[email protected]
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Office
Now hiring for the following positions:
• Certified
Medication
Aides
Apply In Person At
701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call
A growing Decatur construction
company needs an Administrative
Assistant to answer phones and assist Project Managers as well as
various other duties as assigned.
$10-$13 Hr DOQ. Find application
at www.csi5.com email completed
applications to [email protected] or
Fax 940-539-9093.
940-626-2800
Retail/Sales
EEO M/F/D/V
“ We Are Looking
for YOU!”
The
Hills
NURSING &
REHABILITATION
Treatment Nurse
LVN
LVNs
DietaryAide
Laundry
APPLY IN PERSON AT
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME
to 940-627-3937 EEO/M/F/D/W
Miscellaneous
Chico ISD is now taking applications
for sub bus drivers & cafeteria workers. Contact Marilyn Bridges at
(940)644-5550 or leave message.
Manufactured home set up guys
needed. Valid drivers license & experience a plus. For more info, call
(940)626-8117; email
[email protected].
Clerk position available. Prefer bilingual. Apply in person, Gail’s Pharmacy, 810 WW Ray Circle, Bridgeport.
Decatur Powersports is looking for
an energetic go getter to sell motorcycles and ATVs. Apply in person,
201 W. Thompson, Decatur.
Trades
Concrete finishers and laborers.
Drivers
license
required.
(817)909-8890.
Drivers: $0 down paid CDL training.
Guaranteed job placement, 4-week
training. Fort Worth based, full
benefits! $40K-$50K first year.
(817)529-5800.
Hendershot Equipment is now taking applications for service manager. Qualified applicant must have
a strong technical background.
Leadership skills and customer relationship skills will be a necessary requirement. Apply online at HendershotEquipment.com; or apply in person at 1841 N U.S. Highway 287
Decatur, TX; (940)627-5451.
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579
or (940)427-4953.
Now hiring Class-A CDL drivers,
tanker endorsement required. Inquire at (817)995-5024.
Employment Opportunity at...
The Elegant Touch
Decatur Nail & Day Spa is seeking
Massage Therapist
& Estheticians
Contact Jodi at
940-627-6362
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KLEMENT CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE
Metroplex Welding Supply is accepting applications for a full-time
delivery driver. Must have Class B
with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
hour work week. Please apply in
person or call (940)627-6820.
Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with
2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/construction transportation. Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac,
paid vacations and much more. Call
Daniel, (800)448-6323.
NOW HIRING truck driver, full-time,
Class A or B CDL required, experienced driver only. $13-$15/hour.
Hauling in Wise and surrounding
counties. Apply @ 872 S. Highway
101, Chico; (940)644-2879.
SCHOOL
BUS
DRIVERS
NEEDED, Training available.
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 D.O.T.
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur ISD Transportation Department at (940)393-7120.
Taking applications for journeyman
electricians. (940)389-5588.
The Texas Department of Transportation in Decatur has two (2) openings for the following positions:
Title: General Transportation
Tech II
JR NUMBER: 16681
SALARY: $2094.33 - 3246.25 per
month
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs routine work related to
transportation activities such as
routine and contract maintenance
inspection and skilled roadway
maintenance and repair; preventive and minor maintenance on
equipment; traffic control; and
helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires
contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform
work independently on assignment; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Education and Experience
One (1) year experience in engineering support, maintenance, construction or roadway maintenance
work. (Experience requirements
may be satisfied by full-time experience or prorated part-time equivalent.)
You are encouraged to apply on-line
at http://ww.tx.dot.gov/careers/apply_online.htm. You may also apply
at the nearest TxDOT location between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Only information contained in the
State of Texas Application for Employment and the competencies
documentation on either TxDOT
forms or separate sheets will be accepted and given consideration. No
attachments such as resumes, letters of recommendation, references
and/or training records or certificates will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted
from Wednesday, November 16,
2011 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 1, 2011. For additional
information about the job qualification requirements and application instructions, please call the Decatur
Maintenance
section
at
940/626-3400 or the Fort Worth District office at 817/370-6845.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
SERVICES
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
SERVIC
PARTS COUNTER SALES
NO Weekends • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation
MUST BE EXPERIENCED
Chrysler Experience Definitely a Plus
Send resume to [email protected]
or fill out application in person at
500 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur
Adult/Elderly care
TOENAILS TRIMMED BY TERRY
Let me help those bad feet feel
good again. Experienced RN will
come to you. (817)564-1356.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Business
HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS
Positions for local hauling of Aggregate
and Hot-Mix. Over-the-road positions for
Sleeper Trucks with Pneumatic Tankers
Most trucks are 2012’s. Great settlement checks.
Experience preferred
Call Jack @ 469-400-4971
Looking for just
the right job?
Rick’s
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
940-683-3770
Bridgeport, TX 76426
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING
Christmas decor, kitchen, kid’s
rooms, closets, bedrooms, garage,
home offices, businesses. Laura,
(817)455-9464, creating more time
& space!
Residential & commercial cleaning,
get ready, inventory & more. All Pro
Property
Services.
Call
(940)393-8576.
S&S PAINTING
Interior & exterior. Paint & stain
cabinets. Free estimates. Call
Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845.
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.
WE SCOOP POOP!
Wise Pet Services. Scooper service
& pet sitting. Residential & commercial. (940)799-3609.
www.wisepetservices.com.
WHITTINGTON MASONRY
Construction. Block work, brick
work, porcelain tile, stucco, stone,
repairs.
Free
estimates.
(940)634-2324.
Housecleaning
Holidays are around the corner. Let
a Maid 4 U help with last minute
cleaning. Call Denise for free estimates. (940)765-8318.
LUMPKIN'S CHIMNEY SWEEP
Services include chimney inspecting, cleaning, cap installation and
re-installation.
www.lumpkinschimneysweep.webs.com
(682)551-3835.
Let me fix it
DUGAN’S PAINTING
Interior/exterior. Stain & lacquer
cabinets. Drywall repair. Minor carpentry work. No job too small. Call
anytime, (940)393-9645.
INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION
Composition/metal
roofing,
paint/texture, hardwood floors.
Clean out, haul-off, scrap metal, buy
junk vehicles. Quality work, fair
price! (940)923-0302.
MCROREY RENOVATIONS
drywall, cracks fixed, texture, carpentry, siding, minor sprinkler repairs, painting, telephone and TV
wiring, surround sound, and handyman work. Eric, (940)799-7086.
PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(940)577-4135. Remodeling, interior
& exterior painting, drywall, cabinets, trim, tile, handyman jobs.
Quality work done right.
PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR
painting and renovation. Prices starting at
$1/square
foot.
20-years experience.
Clean work. BC Painting, Bret Carr, (940)297-7549.
UNLIMITED SERVICES
Former construction superintendent,
professional, dependable and honest, 20+ years experience. Repairs,
haul off and more. Pete Robertson,
(817)994-3711.
Miscellaneous
Go Green Wise County. Appliance
removal: washer, dryer, AC, refrigerator, freezer. Free pick up. Call
(940)577-4835 for details.
MOBILE & SHOP WELDING
Fab, oifield, residential, equipment
repair & painting, tractor work, rock
digging for post holes, fencing, cattle hauling & trading. Fully insured,
24-hour service. Truitt Hodges, Jr.,
(940)393-5830.
FARM AND RANCH
FARM A
RANC
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
Farm Equipment
9N FORD
tractor, good shape, 4 new tires,
12-volt system, $2,500. 5-foot Bush
Hog finishing mower RDTH60, good
shape, works great, $950. 18-foot
Apache trailer, dual wheels, like
new, $1,500. (682)560-8283.
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
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.
940-759-2203
Muenster, TX
9A
FARM AND RANCH
NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
Hesston belt buckle collection, included all years 1979-2010. $750.
Call (940)872-9556.
Pasture and feed
BMR SUDAN IN BARN
5.25x6’, bales have 50% more hay
than 4x5’ bales. $85/each.
(940)627-2637 or (940)399-7741.
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES
All types fencing, metal buildings,
carports, custom gates, entrances,
cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, general clean-up, skid steer
work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!!
(940)210-1242.
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain
link, wood privacy, vinyl,
farm fencing. Installation
or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net
CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE
baling , mowing, plowing, grain drill, trees
trimmed, gardens
tilled. Hay hauling and
hay for sale. Call
(940)393-9616, (940)683-3148.
HAY FOR SALE
Cow hay for sale, no coastal bermuda. Call (940)433-2678 or
(940)337-1728.
PETS
AL SALINAS FENCING
All types fencing. Braces, gates,
cattle guards, livestock shelters,
carports, pre-made braces.
(940)577-0878.
PETS
• Pets
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
Pets
Lawn and garden
CLEARVIEW TREE SERVICE
Tree removal & stump grinding. Insured,
local seniors discount.
(940)626-4345.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
39 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
Livestock
20 EXCELLENT REGISTERED
Angus cows, most to calve by December 2011. All A.I. to objective.
(940)665-0461, [email protected].
FREE JENNY
Has been with goats and sheep all
her life. (940)433-5032, leave message please.
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals. Goats, sheep
cows/calves. (940)748-2790,
(817)909-9911.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
REGISTERED BRANGUS
2-year-old bull, ready for service.
Also
5
yearling
bulls.
(940)627-2102.
SHOW PIGS AVAILABLE
Top of the line Spots, Durocs &
crosses. (940)872-5785.
Miscellaneous
METAL CATTLE PANELS
$20 each. 5 ft. box blade, $250.
Creep feeder, $225. 12” enclosed
truck speakers, $100 pair.
(940)389-3883.
Mowing
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
AKC CHOW CHOW
pups, excellent quality, vaccines.
Credit cards accepted. $425/each.
(817)444-0861.
BASSET HOUND PUPPIES
CKC registered, born Aug. 13,
2011. 2 males, 3 females,
shots/wormed.
$400/each.
(940)389-6681.
CKC YORKIE PUPPIES,
born 10-2-11, $350. (940)433-2579.
Free: affectionate, 3 year old, pretty
black/white neutered cat. Front
paws declawed, must live indoors.
Reason giving away, health.
(940)683-2664.
LOVABLE, PRECIOUS KITTENS
free to good homes, approximately
3-months-old,
wormed.
(940)627-5023.
Want to buy 6-month to 1-year-old
black/white Border Collie, male.
(817)636-2351, (682)557-6632.
Pets lost and found
Lost: male Fox Terrier, white/brown
spots. CR 1691 area, Sunset. Reward!
(940)799-1052,
(940)799-7334.
Lost: Yorkie. Male, brown w/some
gray, last seen Wed. morning, Nov.
16, Business 380, Decatur. Call
(940)210-9090.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHAN
FOR SA
• Appliances
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
TRACTOR MOWING
Small acreage. (940)395-7625.
Hunting
Furniture
I am looking for duck ponds to hunt.
Will pay $$. (817)689-3775.
RIVERSIDE CHINA CABINET
Like new. Call (940)626-0919.
AUCTION
Cocanougher Properties, Inc. DBA Decatur Self-Storage,
wishing to avail themselves of the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, will conduct a
public sale to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the landlord’s lien against the following persons:
Lesley Skaggs
Plastic stackable drawers, wood tables, entertainment center,
televisions, microwave, bunk bed, full size bed & mattress, futon,
end tables, dresser, night stand, bicycle, blinds and curtain rods,
several cardboard boxes and plastic totes with misc, items.
Hollie D Maltzman
Coffee tables, side by side refrigerator, washer & dryer, shelves, 2
electric guitars, weight machine & weights, sewing machine, Kirby
vacuum, Hollywood bed frame & mattresses, chest of drawers,
pellet gun, numerous cardboard boxes, plastic bags and totes with
misc. items
Hollie D Maltzman
Several aluminum and wood ladders, electric tile cutter, power
washer, chain saws, airless spray paint rig, wet vacuum, floor jack,
battery charger, drop cloths, air hose & spray guns, portable work
bench, assorted tools, shelving, vise, grinder, assorted, painting
equipment & supplies.
Kenneth L Boespflug
Sofa and love seat, bicycle, mirror, metal headboard, china hutch,
several posters, TV and wood stand, coffee table, bean bag, ball
cap holder.
Ronald W Zinn
Metal file cabinet, wood tables, chair, cabinet, aluminum ladder, 2
wood framed mirrors, plastic file cabinet, battery charger, marine
battery, numerous misc. tools, ornamental bird cage.
Ronald W Zinn
Bench grinder, boat oars, sofa, 2 chairs, wheelbarrow, hedge
trimmer, pruning shears, assorted yard tools, 8 wood chairs,
antique wood doors, plants hangers, totes with misc. items
Candace J Imar
Oriental cabinet, Dirt Devil vacuum, hollywood bed frame, metal
head & foot board, lamps, dresser, bench, toy chest, mirror, twin
mattress & box, numerous boxes, bags & totes with misc. items.
Tanya D Gearhart
Twins mattress, 2 framed mirrors, TV stand, garden hose, electric
skillet, assorted cooking utensils, boxes & bags with misc. items.
Wesley Caraway
Fishing rods & reels, tackle box, table, 2 Coleman camp chairs,
Power Pro 5.5 hp push mower, several boxes with misc. items.
Melissa A Bray
Dirt Devil vacuum, shampooer, hollywood bed frame, step ladder,
TV tables, mini refrigerator, television, pole lamp, freezer, chest
of drawers, metal shelf, numerous boxes & plastic totes with
misc. items.
Matthew A McIlravy
Hot Point washer, Whirlpool electric range, Pro Form Treadmill,
2 bar stools, framed mirror, wood cabinet, boxes & plastic totes
with misc. items.
Sale is to be held at Cocanougher Properties, Inc.
DBA Decatur Self Storage
1100 East Business 380, Decatur, TX
940-627-6434
Merchandise is sold “as is, where is” item by item or in batches • Public invited
Sales by Charles Smither Auctioneer, #16636
4877 Greenwood Rd., Decatur, TX 76234
Tuesday, Dec. 6 • 10 a.m.
10A
Garage sales
!!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.
Chico, 107 S. Weatherford,
Fri.-Sat., Nov. 25-26. Matchbox
cars, GI Joes/vehicles, radio-controlled cars, kid’s games, furniturec
clothing, dishes, tools.
Decatur, Highway 380 West to
CR1110, right on CR1111, (756
CR1111), Fri.-Sat., Nov. 25-26,
8a.m. Large estate sale. Furniture,
farm equipment, antiques.
Miscellaneous
Admiral/Maytag washer and dryer,
less than 20 months use. $400.
New wooden twin bed with mattress, box springs. $300.
(940)393-9148 or (940)389-6421.
LIMITED EDITION MARTIN
COWBOY III GUITAR
#299 of 750, with case. Call
(940)872-9556.
NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
Hesston belt buckle collection, included all years 1979-2010. $750.
Call (940)872-9556.
TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
Paradise, 210 Main Street, Fri.-Sat.,
Nov. 25-26, 7a.m.-7p.m. Cleaned
out husband’s workshop. Household
goods, plus size women’s clothing,
collectibles.
Firewood
FIREWOOD
Split oak, $70/full load. Your truck, I
load. Credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, (817)690-4011.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Seasoned oak firewood, delivery
available. (940)389-6407.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
split oak, pecan & mesquite. Seasoned or green. Call (940)389-3413
or (940)389-8511.
PYGMY GOATS
young babies. Also, firewood. Seasoned oak, you cut, load, haul. By
appointment only. Regular pickup
bed, $30. (940)433-2438.
Cars
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
1966 MUSTANG
289 high performance automatic,
trick paint, clean driver. $12,500.
(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
Recreational vehicles
2007 Husqvarna UTV side by side,
4 wheel drive, 3 cyl. Kubota diesel
motor. Excellent condition, $7,500.
(940)393-3811.
NEED CREDIT?
NOTICES
TRANSPORTATION
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 4-door,
1-owner, like new, 73,493 original
miles. $4,700. (940)644-5848.
DODGE VAN 3/4 TON
181k miles, 318 engine. $6,000.
(817)313-2888.
1985 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
1/2 ton pickup, automatic, new
transmission,
$2,500.
(682)560-8283.
2003 DODGE RAM
dually, runs good. $9,200.
(940)210-2514.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements
• Card of Thanks
• Let’s Swap
• Lost & Found
• Personal
• Wanted
ANNOUNCEM
Lost and found
Lost: iPod touch iPhone in blue
case. Lost in Decatur on Nov. 17.
Reward! (940)627-5156.
ORDINANCE 11172011
The City of Alvord City Council
has adopted Ordinance No.
11172011, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ALVORD, WISE
COUNTY, TEXAS, CREATING
REGULATIONS REGARDING MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A
SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” This ordinance
may be viewed in its entirety during
regular business hours at Alvord
City Hall, 215 W. Elm Street.
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance to Texas Rev. Civ.
Stat. Ann. Article: 52B: Public sale
to satisfy landholder’s lien to be held
at the Extra Closet Self-Storage located at 103 Turkey Creek Trail in
Bridgeport, beginning promptly at
9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3,
2011. (Bad weather date: 12-10-11)
Sale items consist of household
items, clothing, furniture and tools,
belonging to the following persons:
Donna Hilton, Jacinda Milford,
Sharon Swomely, Kyle Honeycutt,
Lisa Vallant, Sharon Hill, Fred Barnes, JD Pierce, Vickie Hall.
Terms: cash at the time of sale.
The Extra Closet reserves the right
to refuse any or all bids.
PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT: FAIR
HOUSING, IT'S THE LAW
To promote fair housing practices,
the City of Aurora encourages potential homeowners and renters to
be aware of their rights under the
National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as
amended, prohibits discrimination
against any person on the basis of
familial status or national origin in
the sale or rental of units in the
housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call
the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development's toll-free hotline at 1-800-669-9777.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: The City of Aurora does
not discriminate on the basis of
color, national origin, sex, religion,
age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.
Public notices
I, Ricky G. Tomberlin, will not be
held responsible for any debts other
than my own.
Ricky G. Tomberlin
11-15-11
Alcohol Permits
APPLICATION HAS BEEN
MADE FOR A PRIVATE
CLUB BEER AND WINE
PERMIT
FOR
A
NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, DOING BUSINESS
AS REUNION ON THE
SQUARE, 106 N. TRINITY,
DECATUR, WISE COUNTY,
TEXAS
REUNION HOSPITALITY,
INC.
CHARLES DANIEL COCANOUGHER -PRES,DIR.
NOLA COCANOUGHER
-SEC., DIR.
BARRY JOE WATSON -DIRECTOR
SAID APPLICATION
HAS BEEN MADE TO THE
TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE
TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Tema Oil & Gas Company operates a natural gas gathering system within the city limits of Decatur, Texas.
Permanent markers have been installed along the pipeline system for identification. If you plan to do any type of
digging in the vicinity of one of our pipelines located by these markers, please contact Tema Oil & Gas Company at
1-(800) 364-2449. Tema Oil & Gas Company will promptly arrange an on-site meeting with the excavator and will
provide temporary marking of the location of the pipeline facilities. If necessary, Tema Oil & Gas Company will
witness the excavation activity.
IDENTIFYING PIPELINE MARKERS
THAT’S OUR BUSINESS!
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or Credit Score...
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on the vehicle of your choice!
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Casing Vent
Aerial Marker
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A HAZARDOUS GAS OR LIQUID LEAK:
Natural gas cannot be seen and normally cannot be smelled, although some gas is odorized. Gas leaks may still be
detected by one of the following indications on or near the pipeline right-of-way:
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Dust blowing from a hole in the ground
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Abnormally dry or hardened soil
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YOUR PROPERTY TAXES JUST WENT UP.
OR HADN’T YOU HEARD?
When local governments want to increase tax revenues, they
are required to publish notices in the newspaper so that you will
know. But that right to know could disappear.
Local governmental entities across the state want to hide their
public notices on little seen, rarely visited government websites.
What you don’t know will affect you personally!
If it is
in the
newspaper,
If not
it’s not
in the
you won’t know about it.
you won’t know about it.
SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
Unbroken faith...
Continued from page 14
ing to see the powerful God
we serve.”
On Friday, Mahon went
into surgery. For nine hours,
the family did not see Blake
as doctors inserted two rods
in his back and took a bone
from his hip to replace the
crushed disc.
During the surgery, Mrs.
Mahon said the family was
at peace.
Just four days after his
surgery, Mahon was headed
home amazingly. But there
was a lot of hard work ahead
of him.
Three weeks after his
surgery, he started rehab in
Decatur at Fit-N-Wise with
Sports Medicine coordinator
and physical therapist Brett
Braziel.
“I’ve been treating sports
injuries for 15 years. This
was one of top three or four
sport-related injuries I’ve
seen,” Braziel said. “It was a
nasty injury.”
Mahon quickly expressed
his goal of getting back on
the basketball court for the
season opener to Braziel,
who told him it was possible,
but he needed to have the
right mindset mentally and
spiritually.
“I don’t limit anybody and
their progress and goals,”
Braziel said, “if they want to
work hard and have the faith
to get there. You can’t put
boundaries around people,
especially if they are moti-
Photo submitted by Mahon family
PRAYING TOGETHER — Cody Mahon prays with his son an
hour before Blake’s nine-hour back surgery begins.
vated.
“He had faith from the
get-go and worked as hard
as any kid. He fought hard
through the good and bad
days and had a great attitude. It helped he had a lot of
people praying for him.”
After starting with a lot of
stretches and massages to
loosen up soft tissue, Mahon
progressed to light exercise
to regain strength in his legs
and core. Within weeks, Braziel said Mahon was on the
bike and running on the el-
liptical. Throughout therapy,
he kept progressing quickly.
“He’s a strong kid and was
very determined,” Braziel
said. “By the time he was
finished, he was doing 3- to
4-foot box jumps, single leg
hops and leg presses.
“There were tough times
and days he didn’t feel like
working out, but he kept
going. He’s a pretty inspirational kid.”
Mahon gives Braziel and
his staff a lot of credit for
helping him get back this
fall.
“The therapists were all
great,” he said. “No one ever
spoke negatively. They all
said, if I want to play basketball, they are there to help.”
While healing, Mahon
grew an additional inch-anda-half and put on 30 pounds
to reach 6-6 and 195.
On Sept. 17, Mahon received his release from the
doctors to fully return to
practice, just more than
six months after the injury.
Even before his release, he
was back in the gym pushing
himself as much as he can.
As the Bulls start the season, Bridgeport coach Brian
Miller, who suffered a back
injury in college, is amazed
how far Mahon has come.
“He’s exceeded all my expectations physically,” Miller
said. “He’s a great kid with
a great attitude. He’s really
improved over the fall. Before and after school, he’d be
in here shooting around even
when he wasn’t cleared. It’s
paid off. You can’t tell that
he’s even had the injury.”
Mahon sees the past eight
months as an amazing journey that has only made him
stronger, and he was ready
for the next step Tuesday of
returning to action with no
limits.
“It’s had its hard parts,
but I had my family and the
strength from God every day
to push through it,” Mahon
said.
The encyclopedia of all things Wise...
11A
BOYS BASKETBALL
Decatur takes
down Rider
Behind a strong defensive effort, the Decatur Eagles evened
their record at 1-1 with
a 42-33 victory over
Wichita Falls Rider.
The Eagles’ held two
members of Rider’s big
frontline with three
players taller than 6-4
to nine points. Decatur
limited Rider’s leading
scorer, who was coming off a 31-point, 18rebound effort to seven
points on four shots.
“It was great to get
back to playing the
way we are capable of
playing,” said Decatur
coach Roger Brown.
“Our senior experience
really helped on defense.”
Decatur led 22-19 at
halftime. The Eagles
expanded that lead to
35-23 with a 13-4 run
in the third quarter.
Austin Lamirand led
Decatur with 20 points,
five rebounds and five
steals. He was perfect
at the free-throw line,
6 of 6, and hit four
three-pointers.
Austin Givens added
12 points. Caleb Hogan and Cameron Mize
scored four each.
Paradise tops
Alvord in opener
The Paradise Panthers opened the season Friday with a 53-37
victory over the Alvord
Bulldogs.
Conner Berry led a trio
of Panthers in double
figures with 21 points.
Logan Bailey added 12
points. Keaton Hickman
scored 11 points and
grabbed nine rebounds.
Paradise broke open
the game with a 22-5
run in the third quarter
to take a 46-23 lead.
Alvord
cut
seven
points off the deficit in
the final frame, outscoring Paradise 14-7.
Paradise jumped out
to a 15-7 lead in the
first quarter. Alvord got
within six at halftime,
24-18.
Casen Baker posted
a double-double of 16
points and 10 rebounds
with two assists. Trevor
Hardee added 13 points
and eight boards with
three assists.
WelcomeToWise.com
12A
SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lady Eagles
net split
OFF AND RUNNING — Slidell’s Trent Garrett steals the ball from an Era player during the Greyhounds’ 58-39 victory
Monday night. Slidell moved to 4-1 with the victory.
Hounds shoot down Era
Slidell puts game away with 25-9 run
By RICHARD GREENE
After struggling to find
the mark in the first half
Monday, the Slidell Greyhounds honed in on the
basket in the third quarter, hitting nine of their
16 attempts.
The Greyhounds’ hot
shooting touch in the
third quarter paved the
way for a 58-39 win over
Era in their home opener.
“The shots didn’t fall at
all in the first half,” said
Slidell guard Tyler Maynard. “We were just anxious being the first home
game. The third quarter
we moved the ball better
and got the ball into the
paint instead of taking
every three-pointer.”
The victory moved the
Greyhounds to 4-1 on the
season.
Leading by one at halftime, Slidell went on a 259 run in the third frame.
Maynard poured in 12 of
his 18 points in the third.
He made back-to-back layups to put Slidell up 2421 early in the quarter.
His three-pointer with
4:25 in the frame gave the
Greyhounds a 30-24 lead.
Maynard expanded the
lead to 10, 34-24, hitting
two of three free throws.
Maynard, who was 1for-9 from the field in the
first half, hit all four of
his attempts in the third
quarter.
“He hit some big shots,”
said Slidell coach Todd
McCormick. “He’s one of
those guys that you want
to keep shooting. Some of
those shots he missed in
the first half were good
shots.”
Scott Bingham hit one
of his three three-pointers at the buzzer in the
third to give Slidell a 4528 lead.
The Greyhounds continued to pull away in the
final frame, taking a 22point lead, 56-34, on Bing-
ham’s final three-pointer
with 2:10 left. Bingham
scored 11 off the bench.
“Scott hit some big
shots,” McCormick said.
“He can do that. That’s
one thing he’s really improved on.”
Trent Garrett also finished with 11 to go along
with six rebounds for the
Greyhounds, while battling inside against Era
forwards Avery Fortenberry
and
Madison
Pearce. Daniel McCasland
led Slidell in rebounding
with seven and scored
seven points.
Fortenberry posted a
double-double of 12 points
and 16 rebounds. He had
10 boards on the offensive
end.
Era
outrebounded
Slidell 45-38.
The Greyhounds made
up for their shortfalls on
the boards with their defense. Slidell forced 27
turnovers, including eight
in the third quarter.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Alvord wins tourney
The Alvord Lady Bulldogs
closed out a perfect 6-0 run
to win the Ponder Tournament Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs beat
District 9-2A rival Ponder
and Class 3A Sanger on the
tournament’s final day.
Senior point guard Jordan
Ward earned the tournament
MVP. Madi Lynch and Sam
Hahn each made all-tournament.
Alvord took down Ponder
47-36 behind 12 points from
Lynch and 10 from Ward.
The Lady Bulldogs started
the game with a 16-6 run and
led 25-13 at halftime. Alvord
owned a 42-28 advantage going into the fourth quarter.
Alvord got off to another
fast start on the way to a
57-40 win over Sanger. The
Lady Bulldogs jumped out to
a 22-5 lead in the first quarter and built the lead to 3916 at halftime. Sanger outscored Alvord 24-18 in the
second half.
Marissa Schedcik led Alvord with 15 points. Ward
had 13.
Alvord beat Gunter 57-41
and Trinity Christian 6357 Thursday. Friday, Alvord
rolled past Byron Nelson 5132 and Denison 56-27.
Boyd moves to 2-0
Shae Williams poured in 29
points to the lead the Boyd
Lady Yellowjackets to a 5229 victory Saturday over DeLeon.
Williams was the lone Boyd
player in double figures. Chelsea Landes added nine, and
Kellie Tyner seven.
The Lady Yellowjackets
jumped out to an eight-point
lead, 13-5, in the first quarter.
They led 24-15 at halftime.
Boyd outscored DeLeon
13-10 in the third quarter to
build a 37-25 lead. The Lady
Yellowjackets closed the game
with a 15-4 run.
Abby Harrell finished with
three points. MacKenzie
and Chelsea Elkins had two
points each.
“[In the third quarter]
we played better defensively and were able to
get out in transition,” McCormick said.
Slidell started the game
cold from the field, hitting only eight of its 32
attempts in the first half.
The Greyhounds were
only 1-for-13 from beyond
the three-point arc in the
first half.
Despite their cold shooting, the Greyhounds led
14-8 after the first quarter. Bingham beat the
buzzer in the quarter with
his first three-pointer.
Era started the second
quarter on a 9-0 run to
take a 17-14 lead with
5:07 left in the first half.
Slidell then held Era
to just one basket over
the final five minutes of
the half. Maynard hit a
pair of free throws with
55 seconds left to send
the Greyhounds into the
locker room with a 20-19
lead.
The Decatur Lady Eagles
split their opening two games
Monday at the Lake Country
Tournament to move to 3-2 on
the season.
Decatur fell to THESA 6242 in their first game. Joey
Redwine posted a doubledouble with 14 points and 12
rebounds, and added three
steals. Bobbi Clemmer scored
13 points with six boards and
three assists.
The Lady Eagles fell behind
18-9 in the first quarter. Both
teams got the offense rolling
in the second quarter with
THESA pouring in 24 and
Decatur 16 to make it 42-25
at the break.
THESA built the advantage
to 58-35 going into the fourth
quarter.
Shelby Drews finished with
six points, three rebounds
and two steals. Andrea Rivera
had five points and three rebounds.
The Lady Eagles beat
Desoto Canterbury 56-42.
Clemmer scored 14 with five
boards and two steals. Redwine finished with 13 points,
five rebounds, two assists and
three steals. Murphy Graham added 12 points, four rebounds and two steals.
Canterbury jumped on the
Lady Eagles 19-13 in the first
quarter. Decatur quickly rebounded, outscoring Canterbury 14-3 in the second quarter to take a 27-22 halftime
lead.
Decatur went on a 16-2 run
in the third quarter to build a
43-24 lead.
Katie Isham scored eight
points and grabbed two rebounds. Allie Handlon added
five points, five rebounds and
two assists. Rivera chipped in
four points.
Saturday, Decatur beat Fort
Worth Southwest 44-33.
The Lady Eagles jumped
out to a 14-6 lead in the first
quarter and held on.
Redwine led the Lady Eagles with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals. Rivera added eight points and
four rebounds. Clemmer finished with seven points, nine
rebounds and three steals.
Handlon scored six points
with eight rebounds and eight
assists.
Lady Panthers
win three in row
The Paradise Lady Panthers headed into the Thanksgiving holiday with a victory
over Era to move to 6-2 on
the season.
In a tight game throughout, the Lady Panthers held
on a for a 51-44 victory.
Paradise led 23-22 at halftime and 35-32 going into the
final quarter. The Lady Panthers outscored Era 16-12 in
the fourth to secure the win.
The victory followed a
pair of wins Saturday at the
Highway 114 Tournament in
Bridgeport.
Behind eight points each
from Kaylee McConnell, Madeline Runnels and Makala
Neighbors, the Lady Panthers beat Olney 49-21.
Paradise jumped on Olney
21-4 in the first quarter and
built the led to 29-5 at halftime.
Makenna Burt posted a
double-double of 13 points
and 11 rebounds to lead the
Lady Panthers to a 39-31 win
over Aubrey Saturday.
Neighbors added 10 points.
Paradise took a 12-8 lead
in the first quarter and outscored Aubrey 14-8 in the
second frame to take a 26-16
advantage. The Lady Panthers held on in the second
half despite being outscored
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BACK TO COURT — Seven months after breaking his back in two places, Bridgeport’s Blake Mahon is back on the floor and is ready to start his sophomore season for the
Unbroken faith
Eight months after breaking back, Mahon returns to court
By RICHARD GREENE
The day before the Bridgeport
Bulls’ tip off the season, Kelley
Mahon sits in the front row of
seats in the gym as her son Blake
runs lines a few feet away at the
end of practice Monday.
“We’ve seen God’s work every
day,” Mrs. Mahon said. “Looking
back six months to today, it’s an
absolute blessing.”
After a freak accident that left
Mahon with a back broken in two
places in April, Mahon was prepared to be in the Bulls’ starting
lineup at forward Tuesday when
Bridgeport took on Millsap, two
days before Thanksgiving.
It’s a day that the 6-6 sophomore never doubted would
come.
“I’m blessed to be out here,
and I can’t wait to begin,” Mahon
said.
“Even after I broke my back
and was in the hospital, I never
had any doubts that I’d be back
in time for basketball.”
Mahon broke into the Bulls’
varsity rotation as a freshman
last winter, scoring 4.9 points
per game and pulling down four
rebounds, pointing to a bright future on the court.
That bright future took what
appeared to be a dark turn on
April 6 at the family’s home near
Cottondale. Just before 9 p.m.
and time to put the horses up for
the evening, Mahon was thrown
from his horse.
“He knew his back was broken immediately,” Mrs. Mahon
recalls.
Mahon was flown from the
He looked up at my husband and said, ‘Don’t
worry. God has this.’ At 15, to say that and to have
that perspective is amazing.
Kelley Mahon,
Blake Mahon’s mother
BROKEN BONES, UNBROKEN WILL — The x-ray on Kelley Mahon’s iPhone shows the broken bones and
disc in her son’s back. Eight months later he is back in action.
family’s roping arena to Harris Methodist in downtown Fort
Worth.
Even with the full extent of
his injuries known, Blake’s own
words helped the family find
peace during this trying time.
“He looked at my husband
[Cody] and said, ‘Don’t worry.
God has this.’” Mrs. Mahon re-
calls. “At 15, to say that and to
have that perspective is amazing.”
Around 2:30 a.m., along with
suffering a broken vertebra and
crushed disc, the family found
out his lung was punctured.
“This is something we’ve never
experienced, but we knew we
had to rely on our strong faith,”
Mrs. Mahon said. “We began to
pray.”
The first of many of the Mahons’ prayers were answered.
The x-rays showed Mahon’s spinal cord was perfectly intact and
undamaged.
“He had perfect movement in
all of his limbs,” Mrs. Mahon said.
“The spinal cord was pinched,
but there was no fraying to it.
Pointing to the x-ray that she
still has on her iPhone, Mrs. Mahon added: “When you see this,
you know who is in control.”
Mahon himself added: “It let
me know God’s there to protect
me, and that He’s with me with
healing hands guarding over
me.”
The answered prayers and
blessings were only beginning,
according to the Mahons. Within
24 hours of arriving at the hospital, his lung had healed itself,
meaning the surgeons could concentrate on his back and not a
more serious health concern.
Originally, he was scheduled
for surgery on Thursday, but it
was pushed back a day so the
surgeon could operate on an injured 9-year-old girl. That night,
friends and family surrounded
Blake saying prayers together
and listening to music.
“It was the most amazing
night,” Mrs. Mahon said. “It’s
hard to see your child go through
that, but it’s been a huge blessContinued on page 11
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011
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Ashton Elizabeth Turnbow, daughter of David and Kim
Turnbow of Bridgeport, will marry Kristopher Joel Gray,
son of Mike and Becky Gray of The Woodlands, at sunset
April 24, 2012, on the beaches of Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Bridgeport High
School and a 2010 graduate of Texas A&M University,
where she earned a bachelor of arts in anthropology.
The prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of The Woodlands High School and earned his associate’s degree in business management from Blinn in 2010. He will begin studying with the American Brewers Guild in January 2013.
The couple live in the North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand.
Jessica Lyn Sisneroz of Carrollton and Casey Dean Lamar
of Decatur were married Oct. 29, 2011, at Arabia Shrine
Center Ballroom in Houston. Ewell “Bob” Milligan, grandfather of the groom, officiated the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Jesse Sisneroz of Austin and
Wayne and Sheri Harbour of Carrollton.
The groom is the son of Jeff and Tracy Lamar of Decatur.
The bride was escorted by her father and step-father.
Maid of honor was Jennifer Sisneroz of Plano, sister of the
bride. Bridal attendants were Jennie Martin of Fort Worth
and Nicholas Williams of Rio de Janeiro.
Flower girl was Madison Sisneroz, cousin of the bride and
daughter of Jerry and Bethany Sisneroz. Ringbearer was
Jack Podsednik, cousin of the groom and son of Grant and
Kelley Podsednik.
Best man was Bret Emery of Houston. Groomsmen were
Corey Lamar of Decatur and Garrett Lance of Houston.
A reception followed at the ballroom.
The bride is a graduate of Newman Smith High School in
Carrollton and Texas Tech University. She is employed by
Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth.
The groom is a graduate of Decatur High School and Texas Tech. He is employed by Jack Morton Co. in Irving.
Following a honeymoon trip to Costa Rica, the couple live
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Nov. 8, 2011
Renee Allensworth and Curt Plumley of Paradise announce
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Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth.
He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Curtis and Lynn Plumley of Paradise.
EMMA HOPKINS
Emma Hopkins celebrates
100th birthday
Everyone is invited to attend the 100th birthday party
of Emma Hopkins, a longtime resident of Wise County.
Hopkins was active in the Bridgeport, Decatur and Runaway Bay communities. She was secretary for the Wise
Community Chorus from the 1970s to the 1990s and created scrapbooks for the organization. She reported for the
flower club and was a member of the AARP, art club, July
Fourth parade committee and other organizations.
Hopkins’ daughter, Celia Edwards, is hosting the party
at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. For more information, contact
Edwards at (214) 729-4116.
Jameson Wesley Howell
Nov. 10, 2011
Warren and Lebresa Howell of Paradise announce the
birth of a son, Jameson Wesley, on Nov. 10, 2011, at Wise
Regional Health System in Decatur.
He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Jim and Pat Howell of Boyd, Bryan
and Donna Tilghman of Jacksboro and Stephenia and Doug
Lambert of Fort Worth.
Great-grandparents are Elvis H. and Flora Brown and
Harold and Helen Tilghman, all of Jacksboro, Jimmy and
Myrl Jenkins of Breckenridge, Joe and Eva Pechacek of
Clyde and Jack and Dorothy Cotten of Clear Lake.
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HONOR ROLLS
Alvord Elementary
School
Paradise Elementary
School
Second Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
Second grade — Rachel Anderson, Bella Campbell, Chance
Coffman, Bailey Coomer, Makinna Hardee, Hunter Harris, Jude
Hartley, Cort Kelsey, Casey
Lingle, Jacob Martin, Alex Montgomery, Andrea Mora, Clayton
Myers, Preston Myers, Audra
Nivens, Kenadee Rice, Nathan
Robinson, Caleb Rutherford,
Bryce Ticer, Kalli Ward
Third grade — Brandon Anderson, Andrew Bloomer, Madelyn
Causey, Gavin Drewry, Maranda
Edwards, Ezra Fox, Gracie Gose,
Elizabeth Griego, Brady Hastings, Lilly Hooks, Tyler Jones,
Taylor Maag, Katie Merritt, Aubrey Mitchell, Dalton Outlaw,
Kyndel Sims, Paige Slaten, Kayla Stagg, Tyler Thames, Tyce
Willis
Fourth grade — Matthew Andresen, Keylee Ashlock, Hanah
Bridges, Gabriel Brooks, Macie
Dickerson, Samantha Downs,
Kylee Fitzgerald, Rami Fritz,
Denisse Garcia, Alaura Gilmore,
Logan Green, Jaden Harnsberger,
Elizabeth Lawhn, Jayton Malone,
William Martin, Lana Mosier,
Karson Parker, Kaitlyn Perry,
Brianna Pewitt, Clay Stark, Jannelle Tambunga, Madison Yates
Fifth grade — Grace Bettis, Abbey Bloomer, Joseph
Breashears, Zane Hickey, Ema
Langham, Jarett Locklear, Maley
Mader, Brittney Parrish, Christina Thomas, Maggie Wicks, Kendall Wilson
A/B Honor Roll
Second grade — Andi Beasley, Kayla Byers, Kaylee Clark,
Quintin Claunch, Hannah Davis,
Alexis Estep, Julianna Fuentes,
Riley Hickey, Kiersten LeQuieu,
Jayci Malone, Matthew Merritt,
Evelyn Parrish, Brylee Proffitt,
Katie Slaten, Laramie Tidwell,
Joe Vara, Aysia Williams
Third grade — Brody Allsbrooks, MacKenzie Aynes, Corbyn Cornell, Ace Edgett, Railey
Gray, Tawni Hamilton, Noah Hancock, Karissa Harrison, Kyann
Hays, Joshua Johnson, Camron
Key, Ty McLaughlin, Kayla Medrano, Megan Munson, Logan
Parrish, Asher Perry, Trinity Phillips, Parker Redman, Carleigh
Rutherford, Reece Silletti, Jocelyn Tambunga, Annabel Vara,
Bella Warren, Tucker Wicks
Fourth grade — Gage Barclay,
Treyson Chambers, Jesse Elliott,
Ismael Fraga, PePe Gam, Emily
Haney, Ransom Klein, Braden
LeQuieu, Taylor Meador, Colton
Parker, Gabe Potter, Cody Price,
Alison Robinson, Russell Shrauner, Kade Smith, Jace Swindell,
Addison Woodall
Fifth grade — Jakob Dumke,
Alexis Gilbreath, Keyvin Gilliam,
Angela Griego, Jared Johnson,
Makayla Martin, Luis Medrano,
Ashlynn Northcutt, Melanie
Price, Katie Rich, Allison Ricketts, Ryan Robinson, Parker
Slaten, Raven Sugg, Carmen
Tanner
Second Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
First grade — Kamryn Baker,
Britton Barnett, Grayson Beauvais, Matthew Benson, Kailee
Buyers, Dean Caddell, Brooklyn
Cathey, Will Crawford, Tucker
Curry, Cooper Davidson, Nevaeh
Davis, Kreece Dearing, Emma
Dowling, Brandy Duncan, Owen
Edwards, Elizabeth Eisen, Brissa
Fernandez, Marcus Fonseca,
Rafe Foreman, Jesse Frazier,
Calvin Gage, Chloe Harrington,
Connell Hart, Lando Henry, Cade
Hogan, Zadie Holland, Kynlee
Holt, Colby Johnson, Kiani Jones,
Libraty King, Kylie Knox, Chase
McDowell, Koda Moore, Cash
Morales, Barrett Nessler, William Nessler, Harold Oberg, Melina Owens, Shelby Oyster, Mason Pettifield, Lorenzo Pineda,
Jordan Piper, Keegan Plunket,
Charlotte Pollard, Caitlyn Roberts, Matthew Shockey, Jessinia
Torres, Santiago Villalobos, Levi
Waggoner, William Worley, Summer Wylie, Landry Yates
Second grade — Camdon Al-
Boyd Middle School
Second Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
Seventh grade — Willie Bean,
Elizabeth Bryans, Jennifer Byrd,
Peyton Gittings, Claudia Lira,
Cheyenne Rose, Shaylee Smith,
Sarah Terry, Taylor Wetsel
Eighth grade — Amber Bowen,
Hayden Brown, Linsey Chancellor, Colton Ford, Hayden Ford,
Keaton Ford, Preston Montgomery, Melaney Poulos, Morgan
Taylor, Charles Wolfe
A/B Honor Roll
Seventh grade — Hector Alcivar, Destiny Bejaran, Brianna
Brown, Gregory Brown, Hannah
Cherryhomes, Dalton Cooper,
Jaden Crowder, Amanda Davila,
Noah Day, Ethan Estes, Jennifer
Harden, Kili Harkins, Taylor Hensley, Perry Hicks, Michael Hyde,
Reece Jordan, Britany Madrid,
Ashley Marcoux, Brianna Martin, Jaden Matthews, McKenzie
May, Alexis Maydahl, Rachael
McElroy, Meaghan Oosterhous,
Kayleigh Pappajohn, Alexis Partin, Dakota Partin, Taylor Partin,
Lindsey Ramos, Rebecca Reed,
Bryce Rodgers, Heaven Rogers, Garrett Thompson, Lindsey
Thorpe, Alejandra Valero, Brylee
Ward, Haley Warner, Tristan
Warner
Eighth grade — Timothy Anderson, Clayton Barnett, Alyssa
Boaz, Dayton Colbert, Kaydee
Ford, Olivia Howard, Lindsey
Kosman, Dalton Lyon, Triston
Matthews, Nancy Moore, Brianna Morrison, Taylor Ragsdale,
Ronnie Ramirez, Savannah Richardson, Judd Smith, Keauna
Smith, Makayla Smith, Michel
Spinelli, Braden Thomas, Troy
Thompson, Lizeth Uribe
Continued on page 7
READY FOR A FEAST — Students (from left) Billy Hood, Jolene Johnson, Nash Lowrance and Kaylee Kendrick dress
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WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH
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Sunday
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Wednesday evening • 7:00
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“Cowboy Christmas Story”
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Hear The Real Reason For The Season As You Ride Along The Trail
2070 Old Denton Road
Decatur, Texas
(Off Hwy 380 Approximately 1.5 miles East of Decatur)
WE SALUTE OUR COMMUNITY
Messenger photo by Erika Pedroza
TOP STUDENTS — Bridgeport High School seniors Sebastian
Esquivel and Karen Cordova were recognized as the
November Students of the Month at the Bridgeport Chamber
of Commerce luncheon Nov. 17.
On this Veterans Day, we pause to
recognize the good will, generosity
and patriotism of the citizens of
Wise County.
Messenger photo by Lisa Davis
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Arin Blaylock and Hayley
Raasch (center) were named Decatur ISD Students
of the Month for November. Susanne Parker (left) and
Jason Cochran (right) were at the Decatur Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon Nov. 15 to help honor them.
School reviews calendar options
the fiscal year ending June
30, 2010.
Later in the meeting, Chief
Financial Officer Jon Graswich presented to the board
what he hopes garners the
district’s ninth-straight certificate of achievement for
the fiscal year ending June
30, 2011.
The report is presented
in four main sections — introductory (transmittal letter, list of consultants and
advisers and organizational
chart), financial (auditor’s
report and basic financial
statements), statistical (financial and demographic
information) and single audit (federal awards schedule
and auditor’s reports).
The fund balance showed
$80,126,746 in the restricted
category (including debt service, capital acquisition and
federal and state grants),
$1,264,129 in committed,
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$51,684,308 in assigned (including construction monies), and $32,204,471 for a
$165,279,654 total fund balance.
In other news, the board:
Q approved casting its
votes for Chana Massey for
the Wise County Appraisal
District Board of Directors. “She’s a very sharp
lady,” Board President Mark
Schluter said. “I highly recommend we choose to nominate her.”
Q discussed adding capstone courses, one each for
the Academy of Science,
Technology,
Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM)
and Academy of Media Arts
and Technology, a Mandarin
Chinese III class and Oral
Interpretation III course
while taking away a course
in telecommunication and
networking that has been
phased out.
EARLY OPEN
The Northwest School
Board last week was presented with results to a
survey on calendar options
for the 2012-2013 and 20132014 school years.
About 64 percent of the
almost 700 people who were
surveyed preferred option
one.
“The primary difference is
when students would be taking semester exams,” said
Jerhea Nail, special assistant to the superintendent.
“Through option one, it will
be before winter break. Option two had them after.”
In the 2012-2013 calendar, school begins Aug. 28
and ends June 7. Student
holidays include Labor Day
Sept. 3, Thanksgiving break
Nov. 21-23 (with staff development/student holidays
Nov. 19 and 20), winter
break Dec. 19 through Jan.
1 (with a staff development/
student holiday Jan. 2), Martin Luther King Day Jan. 21,
spring break March 11-15
and Memorial Day May 27.
Another staff development
day is Oct. 8, and allotted bad
weather days are Feb. 18 and
March 29.
In the 2013-2014 school
year, school starts Aug. 27
and ends June 6. Student
holidays include Labor Day
Sept. 2, Thanksgiving break
Nov. 27-29 (with staff development/student holidays
Nov. 25 and 26), winter break
Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 (with
a staff development/student
holiday Jan. 6), Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 20,
spring break March 10-14
and Memorial Day May 26.
Another staff development
day is Oct. 14, and allotted
bad weather days are Feb.
17 and April 18.
Comprehensive annual
financial reports
For the eighth consecutive
year, the district earned the
Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial
Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive
annual financial report for
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SUDOKU
Complete the Sudoku grid so that each row,
each column, and each 3 by 3 box contains
the numbers 1 through 9. Numbers cannot
be duplicated in a row or a column.
GENEROUS
LOAD — Boyd
High School
students load a
truck with the
5,000 canned
goods students
across the
district collected
for South Wise
Service Food
Pantry. Pictured
are Tony
Lambert, Tricia
Chittenden,
Krissy Crenshaw,
Kyle Huber,
Ashley Hendry,
Katie May, C.J.
Neckar and T.K.
Rawlings.
Submitted photo
Top cooks named in 4-H Food Show
By CHRISSY KARRER
WISE CO. EXTENSION
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category.
Christian Cross, a Boyd
4-H member, received first
place in the Senior
Fruits and Vegetable
category. Logan Moore,
a Boyd 4-H member,
received first place in
the Senior Bread and
Cereal category. Jodie
Wells, a Slidell/Greenwood 4-H member,
received first place in
the Senior Nutritious
Snacks category.
Special cash awards, sponsored by Santa Rosa CattleWomen and Wichita Falls
Area CattleWomen, were
also presented to first and
second-place winners in
Main Dish in which beef was
an ingredient.
Laaser, a Decatur 4-H
member, received first place
in the Intermediate Main
Dish — Beef Award category.
Each
contestant
had
Focus
on 4-H
earned championships in
their county to advance to
the day-long competition at
the district meet. The dishes
were judged by panels of professional home economists
and 4-H leaders. Contestants
were quizzed on nutritional
values, preparation methods
and costs of preparation.
This show is one aspect
of the year-round foods and
nutrition project in 4-H, explained Kelli Lehman, Extension program specialist
4-H and Youth, with Texas
AgriLife Extension Service.
4-H is the youth development
program of Texas AgriLife
Extension Service, a part of
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She said the project helps
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managing time, use of energy,
and food storage and safety.
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One-hundred fifty boys and
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Rolling Plains District 4-H
Food Show Nov. 5 at the Wilbarger Auditorium in Vernon.
Four seniors will advance to
the state competition in June
2012.
Each received a special
award and ribbon in addition to advancing to the state
contest. Second place senior
winners will participate in
the state event if the firstplace winners can’t take part.
Intermediate and Junior Division winners also received
special awards and ribbons
but do not compete beyond
the district level.
Michaela Martin, a Chico
4-H member, received third
place in the Junior Fruit and
Vegetable category. Joy Wells,
a Decatur 4-H member, received fourth place in
the Junior Nutritious
Snacks category. Bailey Anne Keating, a
Slidell/Greenwood 4H member, received
first place in the Junior Desserts category.
Thaine Laaser, a
Decatur 4-H member,
received first place
in the Intermediate Main
Dish category. Lyndi Luttrull, a Decatur 4-H member, received first place in
the Intermediate Fruit and
Vegetable category. Fallon
Sachse, a Decatur 4-H member, received second place
in the Intermediate Nutritious Snacks category. Lauryn Luttrull, a Decatur 4-H
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Education
BRIEFS
Simpson graduates
Baylor Law School
Mackenzie Lee Simpson, daughter of
Mike and Martine Simpson of Bridgeport, graduated Baylor Law School
July 29. She graduated magna cum
laude, second in her
class and was articles
editor for Baylor Law
Review.
She was a judicial
intern for Martin Hoffman in the 68th District
Court in Dallas. She is
SIMPSON
practicing in litigation
with Thompson and Knight LLP in
Dallas.
Simpson previously earned her masters of art in taxation and bachelors of
business association in accounting at
Baylor in 2007.
Brittany Higgins
named to
homecoming court
Brittany Higgins, a 2008 graduate
of Paradise High School, was named
to the Hardin-Simmons University
homecoming court.
Higgins is the daughter of Jerrol and Tammy
Higgins. She has a double major in marketing
and management and
plans to attend graduate school in the fall.
Higgins is a member of
HIGGINS
Gamma Beta Phi, Kappa Gamma Beta and Delta Mu Delta
and is a cheerleader and new student
orientation leader.
Dylan Mann, 17, son of Rick and
Claire Mann of Friendswood and
grandson of Lavell Mann of Decatur,
attained the rank of Eagle Scout Nov.
3.
His project involved the re-striping
of parking lots, creation of flower beds
and yard work at Hope Village, which
provides homes and day programs for
individuals with mental retardation.
Dylan’s brother Ryan is also an Eagle Scout, and their younger brother
Jordon is a Star Scout.
HONOR ROLLS
varez, Meghan Bacon, Brady
Barnett, Kegan Bennet, Layla
Bryson, Diego Carrillo, Callie
Davis, Lexi Fowler, Jacob Goodman, Mackenzie Hart, Brylee
Hawkins, Julia Karg, Kyler
Kelsey, Grace Lowery, Jakob
Lowry, Dustin Meadows, Laney
Miller, Lauren Moon, Zack
Moore, Brady Nelson, Lane
Nelson, Cade Pearson, Dalton
Penny, Abigayle Schaefer, Corey Schaefer, Kyle Scott, Casey
Shurbet, Kaylie Simmons, Harley
Sterner, Brayden Tomme, Martin
Villaneda, Raleigh Ward, Jessie
Wright
Third grade — Cayden Baker, David Benson, Nicole Blue,
Mia Caddell, Reighlee Carbajal,
Araceli Carrillo, Parker Cook,
Keifer Cornell, Turner Edwards,
Marley Gage, Clayton Godwin,
Jayden Hagar, Nash Hager, Kolby Hardcastle, Hailey Holt, Kasi
Homer, Shyann Jennings, Hunter
Largent, Jarred Lee, Nicolas Licea, Alondra Loza, Rylee Maggret, Chase McKee, Jana Messenger, Hayden Nelson, Lillian
Nicholson, Nallely Ramirez,
Krista Richey, Pacer Ryle, Ava
Schuh, Grant Shriver, Natalie
Skidmore, Clayton Smith, Austin Stephens, Brandon Stone,
Carson Tinney, Dimitrios Tipton,
Sarah White, Seth Wilbur
A/B Honor Roll
First grade — LaShay Benavidez, Kammie Bennet, Coral Bryant, Jennifer Chavez-Romo, Sara
Duran, Aubree Godwin, Parker
Hardcastle, Lane Harding, Mer-
rick Harvey, Hugo Huerta, Tradyn Lambert, Cole Livesay,
Randon Longenbaugh, Emma
Nelson, Carlos Perez, Savannah
Pope, Slade Shannon, Kynzee
Shumate, Jayden Smith, Jack
Sutton, Ethan Swan, River Tierney, Asher Waddell, Mikah Winters, Cazen Woolsey
Second grade — John Boykin,
Carson
Carpenter,
Brenlee
Gentry, Hunter Gober, Christa
Hamby, Megan Harris, Landon
Hodges, Jonathan Horner, Allen
Howell, Emily Ing, Jarrett Isaacs,
Brandon Jeffrey, Keithlyn Jones,
Micheal Pope, David Ramsey,
Cheyenne Silvey, Bryson Thomas
Third grade — Laramie Brown,
Haiden Clark, Keigen Cornell,
Laramie Dearing, Christian Duran, Isabella Eudy, Stephanie
Gober, Joe Gonzalez, Trinity
Hawkins, Tayte Helton, Alexis
Henderson, Heston Holt, Desirae
Jackson, Kutler Jenkins, Richard Johnson, Connor Kennedy,
Kindal Kott, David Lara, Shaylee
Largent, Laura Livesay, Landen
Mantooth, Kirstin Patterson,
Jaeten Reynolds, Jonathan Rodriguez, Jayden Rogers, Shannon Roper, Regan Taylor, Trey
Valentine, Eric Warren
Paradise
Intermediate School
Second Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
Fourth grade — Raygan Adair,
Kyndel Beck, Bohner Brackeen,
Johanna Buyers, Summer Cobb,
Kathryn Davis, Matthew Elsen,
Julissa Enriquez, Jace Essig, Kaleb Evans, Addyson Ford, Jenna
Goodger, Allison Haffner, Paizlee
Henry, Dakota Howell, Makenna
Hudson, Mariah Kirbie, Madison
Lowery, Taylor Mayes Brumfield,
Tiffany Mayes Brumfield, Harley
Mayfield, Danae Meadows, Lynsey Medlin, Tyler Meyer, Kara
Munn, Hailey Paschall, Alexis
Penny, Riley Penny, Cortney
Ramsey, Kyle Riggs, Kaitlin Rydman, Brayden Scheller, Kennedy
Schneck, Weston Timney, Cheyenne Upton
Fifth grade — Hadleigh Anthony, Johanna Barnett, Dakota
Black, Katelyn Blackstock, Bennett Brown, Tadem Brown, Grant
Caddell, Kendall Candioto, Mercedes Carrillo, Amanda Chenyhomes, Briar Choate, Ethan
Choate, Reginaldo Contreras,
Kaleb Cook, Colby Cox, Madelyn Cross, Thomas Edwards,
Ray Fultz, Alyssa Gaddy, Samuel Griffin, Jillian Hagar, Whitney Hager, Mackenzie Holland,
Ethan Holley, Heather Karg,
Savannah Kott, Sergio Licea,
Kaycee Martin, Koby Menard,
Madison Mitschke, Hawkins
Nessler, Kiara Owens, Aubrey
Pearson, Hannah Proffitt, Davin
Riley, Ryan Scott, Davis Shriver,
Cassye Smith, Shaelyn Spidle,
Emily Stephens, Haylee Tatum,
Maddilyn Terry, Nicolas Thomas,
Christina Tipton, Lawnee TournéMorton, Kaylee Winters, Alexis
Wright, Christine Wylie
A/B Honor Roll
Fourth grade — Bryson Black,
Nathan Calvery, Cole Carpenter,
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All TDA Pesticide Applicator license holders
who need to obtain CEUs
for their applicator license
need to be at the Decatur
Civic Center, Wednesday,
Dec. 7. The program will be
for all license holders who
hold a commercial, noncommercial and private applicators.
Participants will receive
five hours of CEUs consisting of one hour of Laws and
Regulations, two hours of
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of general. The program
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will run until 3 p.m.
The registration
fee for the program
will be $35, due no
later than Dec. 2.
Refreshments and
lunch will be included. Checks need to
be made payable to
Extension Livestock
Committee and sent
to Texas AgriLife
Extension Service, 206 S.
State Street, Decatur, TX
76234.
Five speakers will be featured,
Laws and Regulations
by Henry Krusekopf, Texas
Department of Agriculture.
Will Hatler, Extension program specialist, will speak
on Brush Control
Options/Individual
Plant Treatments.
The
importance
of Soil Sampling
and Fertility Management/Fertilizer
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soil fertility specialist.
Dr. Vanessa Corriher, assistant Texas A&M profes-
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And to complete the day,
Ricky Linex, regional wildlife biologist for the Natural Resource Conservation
Service, will discuss Riparian Management — Why
Creeks Act the Way They
Do.
For more information
call the Extension Office at
(940) 627-3341. The event
is sponsored by the Texas
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NEW ARRIVALS
Kash DeWayne Justiss
Nov. 11, 2011
Allison Iniguez
Nov. 10, 2011
Sebastian Iniguez and Santa Sandoval of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter, Allison Iniguez, on Nov. 10,
2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur.
She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long.
She has two brothers: Milton Iniguez, 9, and Sebastian
Iniguez, 7.
Grandparents are Rito Sandoval and Epifanio Torres of
Mexico.
Great-grandparents are Sebastian Iniguez and Filiberta
Gonzalez of Fort Worth.
Blane Eric Cavasos
Nov. 11, 2011
Eric and Lindsay Cavasos of Decatur announce the birth
of a son, Blane Eric, on Nov. 11, 2011, at Wise Regional
Health System in Decatur.
He weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches
long.
He has two brothers: Cole, 8, and Rylan, 5.
Grandparents are Clay and Anita Cavasos of Paradise,
Levi and Doyce Gonzales of Hickory Creek, and Brent and
Darla Milligan of Slidell.
Great-grandparents are Frances Janecka of Decatur and
Mance Leewright of Washington.
Great-great-grandparent is Tessie Pennington of Frisco.
Larry Justiss Jr. and Robin Justiss of Bowie announce the
birth of a son, Kash DeWayne, on Nov. 11, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur.
He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.
He has a sister, Trinity Dawn, 3.
Grandparents are Robert and Kim Jimenez of Anson and
Larry and Amy Justiss of Bowie.
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Maverick Michael Youngblood
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Michael and Courtney Youngblood of Boyd announce the
birth of a son, Maverick Michael, on Nov. 14, 2011, at Wise
He has a brother, Cayden, 8, and a sister, Macayla, 10.
Grandparents are David and Sharvella Toliver of Boyd and
Glen and Brinda Youngblood of Saginaw.
Great-grandparents are Glenda Walker of Breckenridge
and Wanda Campbell of Saginaw.
Carmen Marie Jurosek
Nov. 15, 2011
Joe and Janie Jurosek of Decatur announce the birth of a
daughter, Carmen Marie Jurosek, on Nov. 15, 2011, at Wise
She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches
long.
Grandparents are Juan and Maria Patiño of Bridgeport and
Joe and Donna Jurosek of Paradise.
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Special Offers:
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and the 5th week FREE! Also, run the same
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
Acreage
2-bedroom, 1-bath, CH/A, Decatur
ISD, in city limits. Available now.
(940)627-6553.
Mobile Homes
2 HILLTOP TREED ACRES
Silverlakes Ranch, near Amon Carter Lake. Community pool, private
lake, recreation area. $29,500. Call
(214)597-3713.
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
Free
estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
DEER HUNTERS GETAWAY
106 acres conveniently located in
Young County, just west of Newcastle, off Highway 380. Deer, wildlife
and hardwoods. Asking $190,800.
Please call (817)980-8131 for more
information.
RENTALS
• 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
RENTA
Condos/town homes
Runaway Bay, 2-story, 3-bedroom,
2-bath condo on golf course with
lake view. $86,500. Call Donna,
(940)389-1615.
UPDATED 3/2
with full-size appliances. Downstairs. Move-in ready, $53K, with
down payment, Owner may finance.
Mac, American Dream Realtors,
(940)575-4464.
Homes
2-STORY, 4-BEDROOM
4-bath, attached 2-car carport,
2,966 square feet plus 400 square
foot unfinished basement, 30x50
shop, 5-acres in Silver Lakes Addition,
Sunset.
$305,000.
(940)393-1400.
Apartments
BEAUTIFUL 135 ACRE RANCH
with 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, barn
shop, in Alvord. 6 water tanks, 2
wells, beautiful rollng hills & trees,
next to LBJ Grasslands. $550,000,
comes to $4,074/acre. Have to see!
Owner financing available. Call
(940)389-9624 or (940)577-1854.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE
4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living areas.
Acreage, with pipe fencing.
$299/down, $669/month. Very EZ
qualify. (940)294-6398.
COME TO PARADISE
Updated inside and out, 2/1 on almost .5 acre, fenced yard, $64,900.
4/3/2, brick and rock, 2,603 square
feet, on over 1 acre with shop, built
2007, $269,500.
4/2 or 3/2 with office, brick and rock,
2,260 square feet,on 3 acres with
shop and barn, built 2007,
$239,900.
Call
Sandy
Onks,
C-21,
(940)389-0846.
HORSE PROPERTY
in Aurora. 4.8 acres, 2,418 sq. foot
home.
www.1102oldbase.com or text
94629 to 75964 for details.
LARGE, CUSTOM FAMILY HOME
15 acres, 5-bedroom, 3-bath, built in
2005. Pebble Tec salt water pool
and spa built in 2010, insulated
workshop and equipment shed. Reduced, $345,000. Bowie. Go to:
www.1430wellservice.greatcustomhome.com.
Owner
agent.
(940)872-6200.
NEW BRICK HOME ON ACREAGE
$987/month. 100% financing available. (817)733-3444.
CAROUSEL PROPERTIES
Runaway Bay, 3/2, appliances,
washer/dryer connections, CH/A,
$850-950/month, $1,000/deposit.
Cuba Road, 2/1, appliances,
$600/month,
$750/deposit.
(940)539-0738.
Paradise ISD, 3/2 on 2 acres, crossfenced with pole barn for livestock.
$950/month, 1st & last plus
$500/deposit. (817)201-7507.
RENTALS
Bridgeport: 3/1, $850; 3/2/2.
Lake Bridgeport: large 1-bedroom,
1.5-bath home, reduced.
Decatur: 3/2 home, $900/month.
Cannon Realty & Property Management, (940)368-1811.
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites
Bridgeport, TX
2 & 3 Bedrooms
Available
Call Marilyn Gokey
940-536-9346
www.BridgewoodExecutiveSuites.com
3-bedroom, 2-bath house at 1701
Halsell, Bridgeport. $86,500. Call
(940389-1615.
Boyd, Hilltop Village. 3-bedroom,
2-bath, $900 & $925/month. Call
Donna, (940)389-1615.
Cabins & efficiency apartments for
rent, including some as low as
$500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd
area.
Excellent
location.
(940)433-3133.
Totally furnished efficiency apartment for rent. New appliances, covered parking. 2 miles south of
Rhome. No smoking, no pets.
$500/month,
$250/deposit.
(817)891-0965.
Very large 2 or 3-bedroom, 1-bath,
remodeled, painted, CH/A. 508 W.
Walnut, Decatur. $900/month,
$900/deposit. (940)627-1680,
(817)946-3644, (940)577-1662.
Mobile Homes
2/2 fireplace, mobile home in country, no pets. $500 deposit, $675
month. (940)627-4441.
Chico. Small 1-bedroom cabin
$375/month, $375/deposit, water included. No pets. (940)210-9158 or
(214)926-2613.
Spaces & lots
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
Springtown RV Park, 3080 W. Highway
199,
Springtown.
(817)220-4678.
Daily, weekly,
monthly rates. Covered/uncovered
spaces. Laundry. Free Internet.
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.
Food service
Decatur restaurant business for
sale. (940)389-5135, leave message including name and phone
number.
Medical/Dental
1-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent.
Gas & water paid. $550/month,
$550/deposit. Call (940)389-4737
after 4p.m.
352 BRAMMER DRIVE, AURORA
This gorgeous Austin Rock and Cedar wood home sits on fabulous 2 acres of land.
The owners of this home paid close attention to detail while it was being built.
Features include, granite countertops in a spacious kitchen, 5 bedrooms with
the master suite and guest room being split away from each other and the other
bedrooms. Outside features include a pool, storm shelter
and beautiful sunsets. Priced to sell at $399,900
Call Bunny at 817-475-5827 or Bethany at 817-229-4243
for an appointment or view this lovely home.
Mike Bowman, Inc.
®
Full-time, experienced medical assistant needed for busy medical
clinic. Excellent computer skills required. Please fax resume to
(940)627-7416.
Part-time and full-time resident attendant (care giver). Benefits available. Apply in person at Governor’s
Ridge, 300 Devereaux, Decatur.
Miscellaneous
Chico ISD is now taking applications
for sub bus drivers & cafeteria workers. Contact Marilyn Bridges at
(940)644-5550 or leave message.
NOW HIRING
experienced computer tech, maintenance person and other positions
listed on our website. Apply at Market Place, 1202 S FM 51, Decatur
or:
www.marketplacegrocery.com.
Decatur Powersports is looking for
an energetic go getter to sell motorcycles and ATVs. Apply in person,
201 W. Thompson, Decatur.
Trades
Craig Moss
Backhoe Service
NOW HIRING
BACKHOE
OPERATOR
with Class A CDL
For more information:
940-644-2659
Apply In Person At
701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call
940-626-2800
EEO M/F/D/V
Director of Nursing Service
We offer an excellent salary, benefitsBlue Cross, Blue Shield, Dental,
Vision, LTD,STD, 401-K and Aflac.
If you are a person dedicated to
providing quality patient care please
apply in person or fax resume to:
Retail/Sales
Clerk position available. Prefer bilingual. Apply in person, Gail’s Pharmacy, 810 WW Ray Circle, Bridgeport.
Hendershot Equipment is now taking applications for service manager. Qualified applicant must have
a strong technical background.
Leadership skills and customer relationship skills will be a necessary requirement. Apply online at HendershotEquipment.com; or apply in person at 1841 N U.S. Highway 287
Decatur, TX; (940)627-5451.
Concrete finishers and laborers.
Drivers
license
required.
(817)909-8890.
EOE
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
Homes
Payments:
In person:
115 South Trinity St., Decatur
By mail:
P.O. Box 149
Decatur, TX 76234-0149
• Certified
Medication
Aides
Front desk receptionist for busy
medical office. Experience a must.
Fax resume to (940)627-0275.
Bridgeport & Decatur, 2-bedroom,
2-bath. $750/month, $600/deposit.
Call Donna, (940)389-1615.
Classified Gold goes into 21,000
additional homes.
Now hiring for the following positions:
Office space available in Decatur.
7,500 square feet. Has been medical
offices.
Will
divide.
(405)202-9528, Ken McKenna.
Duplexes
Error Responsibility:
Customers are asked to check their ad immediately after it appears in the paper and
report at once any error found. Claims for
adjustment should be made at that time.
The Wise County Messenger is responsible
for an incorrect ad only the first time it
runs, so check your ad carefully.
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
For other job opportunities please visit:
www.daybreakventure.com
LOVELY 2-BEDROOM
townhome, w/office on golf course,
lake view, all appliances, no pets,
Runaway Bay. For sale/rent:
$800/month. Maria, (972)834-8111.
Classified Advertising Policy:
Classified ads for the Weekend/Midweek
edition are $14 per week for 20 words or
less (each additional word is 70¢). To also
run the same ad in Classified Gold, the
price is $22 per week ($1.10 each additional word).
Office
1,000 square foot office space available. 407 S. Washburn Street, Decatur.
Available
Oct.
1.
(940)393-6285.
Condos, town homes
(20 words or less).
EMPLOYMENT
Decatur Nursing & Rehabilitation
605 W. Mulberry • Decatur, TX 76234
Ph: 940-627-5444
Fax: 940-627-2912
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to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on
familial status or national origin,
or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody
of children under 18.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for
real estate which is in violation of
the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available
on an equal opportunity basis. To
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• Radiology - Sono Tech
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NOW HIRING
FULL-TIME CAREGIVERS
Apply in Person
Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 9 am - 2 pm
1204 N. Bus. 287 • Decatur
10
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
Now hiring Class A CDL drivers with
2-years experience. Oilfield/environmental/construction transportation. Paid weekly, insurance, Aflac,
paid vacations and much more. Call
Daniel, (800)448-6323.
Pneumatic sand tank driver, 2-years
experience, CDL-A, minimum
25-years-old with clean driving record.
(940)433-2519
or
(817)584-2671.
Now hiring Class-A CDL drivers,
tanker endorsement required. Inquire at (817)995-5024.
Taking applications for journeyman
electricians. (940)389-5588.
SPRING =
Business
SEVERE
WEATHER
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
Don’t
Get Caught
Unprepared
Call us for your
BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES
Lighting and trees. Free quotes.
(817)585-0442.
[email protected]
• Storm
•
Home Repairs • Updates • Sheetrock Repair
New Construction/Room Additions
Patios & Decks • Garage Conversions
Shops • Barns • Fencing • Welding
Carpentry • Custom Woodwork
Tractor & Backhoe Service
Yard Maintenance
Remember
Metroplex Welding Supply is accepting applications for a full-time
delivery driver. Must have Class B
with HazMat endorsement. 40-50
hour work week. Please apply in
person or call (940)627-6820.
HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS
Positions for local hauling of Aggregate
and Hot-Mix. Over-the-road positions for
Sleeper Trucks with Pneumatic Tankers
Most trucks are 2012’s. Great settlement checks.
Experience preferred
Call Jack @ 469-400-4971
HELP WANTED
Welder with minimum 5 years’
experience in Fabrication & Pipe Fitting.
Valid Drivers License &
Elite
Well site
Services
NOW HIRING
Class A CDL Driver with Tanker Endorsementt
Night shift with possible day shift. Must be
25 years of age, have good driving record, 2 years
tractor trailer experience. Pass drug screen.
End dump & Bobtail experience a plus.
Applications at elitewellsiteservices.com
or Apply in person at
12319 Bus. Hwy 287, Fort Worth, 76179
940-210-2949 or 940-389-1132 for Bridgeport
Reed’s Welding Service
940.233.0326 - 940.575.9217
SEEKING EXPERIENCED
CDL DRIVERS
• Competitive Pay & Overtime
• Company Benefit Package
401(k), Bonus Plan, Health & Life Insurance
Apply within
2379 Hwy 287 North Decatur
940-627-1755
TRANSPORT DRIVERS NEEDED
Transport
Drivers
Drivers Needed
Needed
•Transport
22 years minimum age
Transport Drivers Needed
• 2 years verifiable driving experience
FULL/PART TIME POSITION
• Class
A CDL
22
years
minimum
age;
For individual with excellent interpersonal and verbal communications
22 years• We
minimum
age;
pay you for your
experience
• proficient computer & cash handling skills • detail oriented with
ability to multi-task • work effectively in team setting
2
years
verifiable
driving
• Employee and Family
Healthexperience;
Insurance
2 years •verifiable
driving
experience;
2 YEARS CASH HANDLING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Night shift premium
22 years minimum age;
Class
• Night shift bonus
Email resume to:
Class A
A CDL;
CDL;
[email protected]
Cleburne
area: experience
817.925.5154 Scott
We
pay you for
your
Applications available at 800 Hwy 287, Suite A, Rhome,
TX pay you for
We
your
experience
Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Kirby
2 years verifiable driving experience;
Employee
and
Employee
and Family
Family health
health insurance
insurance
Class
A CDL;
Night
Night shift
shift premium
premium
Equal Opportunity Employer
We
payshift
youbonus
for your experience
Night
Master
Handypersons
Roy & Reyn Reynolds
40 Years Experience
Mobile 817-366-7990
www.lrbuild.com
Visit Us On
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PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(940)577-4135. Remodeling, interior
& exterior painting, drywall, cabinets, trim, tile, handyman jobs.
Quality work done right.
Insist on Quality
Concrete, Inc.
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
FREE ESTIMATES
UNLIMITED SERVICES
Former construction superintendent,
professional, dependable and honest, 20+ years experience. Repairs,
haul off and more. Pete Robertson,
(817)994-3711.
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.
FARM AND RANCH
FARM A
RANC
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
WE SCOOP POOP!
Wise Pet Services. Scooper service
& pet sitting. Residential & commercial. (940)799-3609.
www.wisepetservices.com.
Fencing
WHITTINGTON MASONRY
Construction. Block work, brick
work, porcelain tile, stucco, stone,
repairs.
Free
estimates.
(940)634-2324.
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES
All types fencing, metal buildings,
carports, custom gates, entrances,
cattle guards, mobile & shop welding, general clean-up, skid steer
work. YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT!!
(940)210-1242.
Housecleaning
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
LUMPKIN'S CHIMNEY SWEEP
Services include chimney inspecting, cleaning, cap installation and
re-installation.
Lawn and garden
CLEARVIEW TREE SERVICE
Tree removal & stump grinding. Insured,
local seniors discount.
(940)626-4345.
www.lumpkinschimneysweep.webs.com
(682)551-3835.
Let me fix it
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
39 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION
Composition/metal
roofing,
paint/texture, hardwood floors.
Clean out, haul-off, scrap metal, buy
junk vehicles. Quality work, fair
price! (940)923-0302.
Livestock
20 EXCELLENT REGISTERED
Angus cows, most to calve by December 2011. All A.I. to objective.
(940)665-0461, [email protected].
MCROREY RENOVATIONS
drywall, cracks fixed, texture, carpentry, siding, minor sprinkler repairs, painting, telephone and TV
wiring, surround sound, and handyman work. Eric, (940)799-7086.
3 registered AQHA horses for sale.
$350 each. (940)591-9187.
I BUY & SELL
all kinds of animals. Goats, sheep
cows/calves. (940)748-2790,
(817)909-9911.
PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR
painting and renovation. Prices starting at
$1/square
foot.
20-years experience.
Clean work. BC Painting, Bret Carr, (940)297-7549.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
RUSSELL’S HOME
IMPROVEMENT
REGISTERED BRANGUS
2-year-old bull, ready for service.
Also
5
yearling
bulls.
(940)627-2102.
& REPAIR
Decks, Drywall,
Add-ons,
Flooring, Roofing
Much More
SHOW PIGS AVAILABLE
Top of the line Spots, Durocs &
crosses. (940)872-5785.
Mowing
For FREE Estimates call
940-389-4943
TRACTOR MOWING
Small acreage. (940)395-7625.
Night shift bonus
Employee
Family817.925.5154
health insurance Scott “experience and dependability”
Cleburneand
area:
SEEKING 817.925.5154
CDL DRIVERS
Night
shift premium
Bridgeport
area:
A AND B
Bridgeport CLASS
area: 940.393.5525
940.393.5525
Cleburne area:
Would you like to be part of a growing
automobile dealership, with a state of the art
facility to sell from?
YES?
For all your concrete needs!
Scott
Kirby
Kirby
Night shift
bonus pay plus overtime
• Competitive
• Paid insurance
• 401(k)
Cleburne
area:plan 817.925.5154
Unlimited income in a wonderful working environment
• Paid holidays
without high pressure
Experienced sales people are preferred,
• Paid vacation
but we will train
• Safety
bonuses
Internet and Social Media skills a plus Bridgeport
area:
940.393.5525
Guaranteed monthly commission
For your personal interview to be a
member of our team contact:
Gary Myers, Sales Manager
872-1133 ext 41
Wagonseller Road
at US Hwy 287
Bowie, Texas
Must be willing to travel
If interested please call
940-627-1005
Scott
READER’S
CHOICE
20
11 - 2012
PLUMBING SERVICE, LLC
Residential
& Commercial
Then come see us.
Excellent new and pre-owned inventory
to sell from with volume growing weekly
UNTY MESSEN
CO
G
SE
ER
Sales Consultants
LEN ROY DON
BUILDERS
Holidays are around the corner. Let
a Maid 4 U help with last minute
cleaning. Call Denise for free estimates. (940)765-8318.
Clean Driving Record Required
TELLER POSITION
627-SLAB
W
I
SCHOOL
BUS
DRIVERS
NEEDED, Training available.
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 D.O.T.
physical, be drug free, and possess
a clean driving record. Contact the
Decatur ISD Transportation Department at (940)393-7120.
SelectFieldServices,adivisionofSelectEnergy
Services, is currently seeking experienced
Roustabout Pushers. CDL applicants need
only apply. One year experience with new well
hookup and maintenance required. We offer
competitive pay; 401(k) with company match;
affordable medical, dental, and life insurance;
paid vacation; and paid holidays. Drug free
environment. Apply in person at 239 County
Road 3503 Bridgeport, TX 76426. EOE.
Shelters
Steel or Concrete Walk-in
Safe Rooms
940-390-2024
Matt Knarr
Lic#M22335
Remodels
New Construction
Sewer Repair & Service
Slab Leak Location
All Your
Plumbing Needs
Electrical Service
KirbyKeen
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL
Service Upgrades
Quality Service & Reasonable Rates
25 Years Experience
Licensed/Insured TECL #26308
940-399-0373
American Owned & Operated
FARM AND
RANCH
Hunting
PETS
Pets
I am looking for duck ponds to hunt.
Will pay $$. (817)689-3775.
Pasture and feed
HAY
Horse & Cow Quality
50 years of actual service
in Hay Sales. Try us and
see if our prices can be beat!
Thank you,
Danny Taylor
940-389-3068
Charles H. Taylor
940-627-3385
940-393-2728
HAY FOR SALE
Cow hay for sale, no coastal bermuda. Call (940)433-2678 or
(940)337-1728.
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
Pets lost and found
Garage sales
Lost: male Fox Terrier, white/brown
spots. CR 1691 area, Sunset. Reward!
(940)799-1052,
(940)799-7334.
AKC CHOW CHOW
pups, excellent quality, vaccines.
Credit cards accepted. $425/each.
(817)444-0861.
BASSET HOUND PUPPIES
CKC registered, born Aug. 13,
2011. 2 males, 3 females,
shots/wormed.
$400/each.
(940)389-6681.
Want to buy 6-month to 1-year-old
black/white Border Collie, male.
(817)636-2351, (682)557-6632.
Decatur, Highway 380 West to
CR1110, right on CR1111, (756
CR1111), Fri.-Sat., Nov. 25-26,
8a.m. Large estate sale. Furniture,
farm equipment, antiques.
Here today...
GONE
tomorrow.
Wise County Messenger Classifieds
www.wcmessenger.com/class
!!ATTENTION!!
If you do not see your garage sale
in this section, please look in the
paid circulation of the Thursday
Wise County Messenger.
Garage sale ads in All Around Wise
MUST be called in before 10a.m.
Friday, THE WEEK BEFORE the
sale, and cost is a minimum of $22.
If you only want your garage sale in
the paid circulation, deadline is
10a.m. Tuesday, the week of the
sale, and cost is a minimum of $14.
Black Friday Consignment and Combined
Estate Auction!!!!!
Robert Clay Dolman
Estate Auction
Saturday, November 26 • 10 AM
The Heirs of Robert Clay Dolman of Azle, TX have commissioned
Hometown Auction Service to Liquidate his Estate. These items
will be sold at the Auction Facility in Bridgeport, TX. A short list of
the items we will be selling is as follows: Antiques, Collectibles,
Furniture, Household Items, Refrigerator, Vintage Pantries, Metal
Detector, Rustic Bedroom Set, Gas Fireplaces, Unusual Items,
Old Swinn Bicycle, Guns, Knives, Coins, Tools Cement Mixer, Golf
Cart, Flat Bottom Boat, Pontoon Boat with Good Motor, Fishing
Equipment, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with 40,000 miles,
Motor Home, tons of items in this estate. We will also be auctioning
the house and extra large lake lot which includes boat dock and
approximately 150 feet of lakefront. (House will be auctioned
Sunday, December 11, at 3:10 p.m. on the property. Call for details.
All items sold “as is, where is”.
Hometown Auction Service
95 Barnett Shale
Judy Norred TX#16795
Cell# 817-995-3873
SOLD
www.hometownauctionservice.com
(Building is located south of Decatur approximately 4 Miles South of the Rodeo Grounds
on the left side of road, next to Polaris Motor Sports; Watch for Signs)
Selling Items from Several Estates plus Consignments of
Lots of Nice Merchandise New and Used!!!!!!!!!
At 6:00 pm we will start with items outside to include Toro Push Mower,
Farm Equipment, and Pickup mounted Diesel Tanks, on the outside and
then move inside. Partial listing of items to sale: Early 1920’s China
Cabinet, 1920’s Chair and Couch, Early 20’s Hutch, Metal Plant Rack,
Several Head and Foot Board Sets, Iron and Brass Bed Frames, Lamps,
Wicker Furniture, Sewing Machine, Coffee Tables, Bakers Rack, End Tables,
Rugs, Couches, Rocking Chair, Chairs, Pictures, Nice Love Seat and
Double Recliner, Kitchen Appliances, Wall Art, Dressers, Lots of Household
including Linens and Bedding, Dishes, Several Brass Pieces, Knick Knacks;
New and Used Knives, Costume Jewelry and Watches (Most New),
Purses and Tote Bags (New and Used), Lots of new items that will make great
Christmas Gifts, Several Nice Dolls, Christmas Decorations, Figurines,
Collectibles, Garden Tools, Camping Gear, Shop and Hand Tools (New and Used)
Lots Odds and Ends, way too much to list.Concessions Available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOR PICTURES CHECK OUT AUCTIONZIP.COM
Terms of sale: A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged on all single items under $500, 7.5% will
be charged on single purchase item up to $1,250, No buyers premium charged on single item
over $1,250. All purchases are made “as is where is” based entirely on personal inspection
and/or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. All buyers/bidders
must register providing current drivers license; all items must be paid in full on sale day in U.S.
funds. Payment options are Cash or Check. Sales tax will be assessed where applicable. If
claimingTax Exemption buyer will be required to fill out Tax Exemption form at each auction. Buyer
is responsible for his/her purchase immediately upon pronouncement by auctioneer that item has
been sold. Any announcement made day of sale supersedes any advertisement regarding sale.
For further information on this auction or to Consign items contact:
Monty Fitzgerald, Auctioneer
Texas License #16960
940-393-8907
TRANSPORTATION
Gas Card
$20
Firewood
FIREWOOD
Split oak, $70/full load. Your truck, I
load. Credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, (817)690-4011.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Seasoned oak firewood, delivery
available. (940)389-6407.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
split oak, pecan & mesquite. Seasoned or green. Call (940)389-3413
or (940)389-8511.
Register for a FREE
Gas Card!
We are giving away 10
$20 gas cards every week.
Visit www.bmgautosales.com
to register for yours!!
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORT
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
Auctions
Friday, November 25 • 6:00 pm
Preview beginning at 4:00 pm Sale Day
4391 S FM 51, Decatur, Texas 76234
Auctions
Paradise, 210 Main Street, Fri.-Sat.,
Nov. 25-26, 7a.m.-7p.m. Cleaned
out husband’s workshop. Household
goods, plus size women’s clothing,
collectibles.
11
107 S. Hwy. 287 • Decatur
940-626-8000
No Credit Checks
Recreational vehicles
2009 Husqvarna UTV side by side,
4 wheel drive, 3 cyl. Kubota diesel
motor. Excellent condition, $9,000.
(940)393-3811.
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
2003 DODGE RAM
dually, runs good. $9,200.
(940)210-2514.
Cars
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
DEPENDABLE CAR
& TRUCKS
$3,500
Or Less.
Cowgirl Auto Sales
804 Business Highway 287 • Decatur TX
940.626.0070
Lets Do Business!
www.cowgirlautosale.com
[email protected] • montyfitzgeraldauctioneers.com
SEE ALL OUR PRE-OWNED AT KLEMENTCJD.COM
PRICED-RIGHT
FOR
FAMILY
TRAVEL
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING – FROM OUR CREW TO YOURS
!
08 JEEP RUBICON
Unlimited 4-door 4x4. #12022A
09 MERCEDES C350
10 COMMANDER 4X4
The roomiest Jeep ever! #P1472
05 INFINITI G35
Spacious 4-door with 25,000 miles.
Coupe with 48,000 miles. #11393A
10 DODGE CHARGER
2 10 SEBRING LIMITEDS
Gray SXT. 3.5L V6. #P1488
Choose loaded silver or blue Chrysler
05 DODGE DURANGO
SLT with leather. #11452A
07 SATURN ION
Gas-saving 4-door. #11249B
WITH PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE
08 CANYON OFFROAD
4x4 GMC crewcab SLE. #11411A
2 11 DODGE NITROS
Both black, one’s a 4x4. #P1470, P1503
FOR
Try our new “Crew” model. P1509
FULL TANK OF GAS
Gas Silverado crewcab 4x4. #11444A
08 TORRENT GXP
Pontiac SUV. 33,000 miles. #11355A
YOUR LOCAL STATION
11DODGE DURANGO
BRING THIS AD FOR A
11 CHEVY 2500 Z71
10 FORD FLEX
Spacious crossover. 19,000 miles. #11376B
10 DAKOTA CREWCAB
Black Lone Star. 35K miles. #P1505
GIVE A TOY GET A GIFT
11 CHEVY CAMARO
10 DODGE CALIBER
08 QUADCAB 1500
09 RAM CREW 4X4
Gray. 7000 miles. #11048B
Red Ram with Hemi. #11445A
Gas-saving 4-door. #P1489
1500 SLT. ONLY 23K Miles! P1474
99 DODGE FLATBED
DIESEL 3500 chassis cab. #11329C
10 RAM 1500 4X4
QuadCab SLT with 15,000 miles. P1468
817-430-8416 • 1-800-723-7227
940-627-6700
SALES: 8-7:00 Mon.-Fri. • 8-6:00 Sa.
*On vehicles out of factory warranty. Restrictions apply.
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Community Focus
TOUR OF HOMES
RANDY WILLIAMS
BUICK • CHEVY • CADILLAC
GMC • HYUNDAI • PRE-OWNED
Tradition shines bright in Sanders, Johnston homes
The Decatur Woman’s Club Tour of Homes is
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.
Tickets cost $15 and are on sale at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, North Texas Bank,
The Magic Pony and Patti’s Hair Parlor. The
day of the tour tickets will be on sale from noon
to 3 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Decatur. Proceeds
benefit local charities.
Over the next few weeks, the Messenger will
feature the eight places on the tour.
940-62
940-6
27-2177
Let RANDY SAVE YOU MONEY on
Your Next NEW or PRE-OWNED Vehicle!
BRIDGEPORT
GUNS & AMMO
WILD GAME
PROCESSING
940.391.9153
The Sanders Home
1197 B Old Greenwood Road
• New & Used Guns
• Buy, Sell, Trade &
Consignments Welcome!
• Reloading Supplies
• Inhouse Gunsmithing
Traditional decor and snowmen adorn Carol
Sanders’ rock, ranch-style home, which sits on
her sister’s family’s property. The ranch house
has a beautiful country view but is also close
to town.
Built in 1995 by J.L. Hesteande, the 1,800square-foot home features three bedrooms, two
bathrooms and a spacious yard.
Carol has lived in the house for three years.
940.683.1777
1691 W. US HWY. 380 • BRIDGEPORT
www.bridgeportgunsandammo.com
The Club at Runaway Bay
Prime Rib Dinner
Friday December 2, 2011
6pm-9pm
The Johnston Home
205 Fairview Court
Family ornaments help Joe and Beth Johnston celebrate the holidays in their traditional
home. Ornaments collected throughout the
years, some made by children and others bought
on trips and vacations, adorn their tree.
The living and breakfast areas are joined together by large windows that show a view of the
saltwater pool, designed by Beth, and a custom
fountain.
Raylon Construction built the 3,300-squarefoot home in 2008. It is for sale. It features four
bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, an office, media/storage room and a bonus room upstairs.
The family has lived in the house for three
years.
Carving Station: Prime Rib and Au jus
Salad Bar: Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Mix Salad, Black Olives,
Cottage Cheese, Peaches, Cucumbers, Cheese,
Tomatoes, Carrots, Sunflowers Seeds,
Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions
Dressing: Ranch, Italian, Catalina, Raspberry
Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Cheese Cake,
Red Velvet Sundae Cup, Cobbler, Cookies
Includes: Water, Tea and Coffee
Adult’s $22.95
Messenger photos by Marissa Hall
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT — Carol Sanders chose snowmen to help
decorate her living room. Her son made the glass panel snowman in the
background.
Children $14.95
Salad Bar $9.99
Member discount 10%
Reservations are appreciated
Lounge 940-575-2225 x 30
400 Halfmoon Way Runaway Bay TX 76426
MOONLIGHT
MADNESS
Saturday, December 3
Advertising Deadline Nov. 23
Publication Date Nov. 30
STOCKINGS
HUNG WITH CARE
— Beth Johnston
made the bootshaped stockings
herself out of old
jeans. (Right) The
Johnston family’s
tree is decorated
with ornaments
they’ve collected
throughout the
years.
Call Lori, Laura, Misty, Kelly or Lisa
for more information.
940-627-5987 • e-mail [email protected]
Holiday
Greetings
Our Holiday Greetings section will be
published December 21, perfect
timing to wish your
customers “Happy Holidays”
and tell them,
“Thank you for your business.”
Rather than sending Christmas cards to
all your customers, personalize a greeting
to them in our Holiday Greetings section.
This section will reach over 27,000 of
your customers and potential customers.
To give your ad a personal touch, we’ll use
a photo of your staff, absolutely FREE.
You buy the ad space and we’ll create a
special holiday greeting just for you.
Advertising Deadline Dec. 7
Publication Date Dec. 21
13
Health
Smart nutrition choices: Asparagus Pasta Salad
on bringing you examples of how seven
Wise County 4-Hers learned through their
Foods and Nutrition projects to make their
While we’re overfed, we’re undernour- calories count more by including nutrientished, and new research shows that many rich foods in their diets. These 4-Hers reAmericans are not meeting their avceived first place honors in the
erage daily needs for key nutrients.
District 4-H Food Show held
The solution is to eat nutrient-rich
recently in Vernon.
foods, like high-quality lean protein
The first focus is on Logan
to provide you with the essential
Moore, a Boyd 4-Her, with
vitamins and minerals you need to
his Asparagus Pasta Salad
fuel a healthy lifestyle. The new defrecipe. Consuming pasta is a
great choice because it is rich
inition of healthy eating is not just
Wise
about counting calories, but making
in complex carbohydrates and
Notes for low in fat. The recipe also includes
your calories count more.
Eating nutrient-rich foods satis- Consumers the vitamin-packed vegetables, asfies the body, helping you feel full
paragus and peas.
longer, while providing much needed
Asparagus Pasta Salad
nutrients.
1 small shallot or 1/2 large shallot, finely
Over the next several weeks I will focus chopped
By TANYA DAVIS
WISE CO. EXTENSION AGENT
1 pound asparagus, thin spears
1/2 pound bow tie pasta
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 endive, cored and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black
pepper
Directions: Begin by heating shallot and oil in a small pan on the
MOORE stovetop over medium low heat for
5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to
room temperature. Set aside.
Heat a large saucepot of salted water to
boiling on high. Cook the pasta until it is
al dente or firm to the bite according to the
package directions. Set aside.
Next, hold a spear of asparagus at each
SUDOKU SOLUTIONS
ANNUAL
TREE SALE
(Seedlings)
POTTED
Afghan Pine, Austrian Pine, Italian
Stone Pine, Redcedar, Lacebark Elm
$4 each
end and snap it. The spear breaks where
the tender tops meet the tough bottoms.
Line the broken spear up with the bundle
of cleaned asparagus. Cut the spears using
the guideline of the snapped spear.
Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes.
Cool under cold running water and drain.
Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an
angle and add to a bowl. Combine chopped,
cooked asparagus with shredded endive,
red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas
and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost
as you toss salad.
Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk
in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over
salad and toss. Season salad with salt and
pepper, to your taste and toss again.
Number of servings: 4
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