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MIDWEEK EDITION INSIDE: Long hours in the gym have paid off for Decatur’s Joey Redwine. Page 11A
VOLUME 133 - NO. 5
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
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BOYD
Cartwright plans June retirement
By RICHARD GREENE
One of the most successful coaching careers in Texas
high school football is coming
to a close.
Longtime Boyd football
coach and athletic director
J.G. Cartwright announced
Monday after meeting with
players that he is retiring in
June after 38 years at the
school. He spent the past 35
years as the Yellowjackets’
head coach, compiling a record of 274-122-5 and winning state titles in 1983 and
2004.
“I went into this past season thinking it was my last
season,” Cartwright said
Monday. “Simply because the
timing was right — 35 years
as head coach and 38 overall.
I went back and forth on this
a lot. It was a tough decision
to make, but I’d have to make
the same decision next year
and the next. I just decided it
might be good to take a step
back and see if there was
something else I’d like to do.”
Cartwright ranks 15th in
career wins among Texas
high school coaches, averaging more than eight victories
For more coverage, see
page 16A.
per season. His teams won
12 district titles and qualified for the playoffs 23 times,
including the past nine seasons. His Yellowjackets were
9-3 last fall, winning a bi-district title.
Continued on page 6A
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
LEGENDARY STATUS — Boyd coach J.G. Cartwright announced
his retirement Monday after 35 years as the Yellowjackets’
head coach. He led Boyd to 274 wins and two state titles.
FORT WORTH • BRIDGEPORT
PARADISE
Student
arrested
for meth
By BRANDON EVANS
A 16-year-old female student at
Paradise High School was arrested
for allegedly possessing methamphetamine.
Administrators at the high school
notified the Sheriff’s Office Monday
after they discovered what they
thought was methamphetamine.
Investigators brought in a drugsniffing dog to aid in the case. The
suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance in a
drug free zone, a third-degree felony. She is being charged as a minor.
The case is still under investigation, but at this time there are no
other suspects.
ALL WESTERN PARADE — The Bridgeport Stagecoach was one of several entries in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo “All Western
Parade” through downtown Saturday. Dr. Robert Marlett as John Butterfield (seated, right) helps conduct the stagecoach as his wife,
Carolyn, waves. Ken Sprecher with the Bridgeport Historical Society (left) and Bridgeport Economic Development Corp. Executive Director
William Myers (right) hold the sign before the stagecoach.
Car runs into restaurant
Several patrons and employees were
startled when a man drove into the
front door of Brandi’s Country Kitchen
in Bridgeport during breakfast Saturday.
The impact caved in part of a wall of
the restaurant, leaving it leaning dangerously over a table that needed to be
bussed.
“We’re going to lose some revenue
from this, but we’re just thankful that
nobody was injured,” said owner Brandi
Davis. “It could have been devastating.”
Her daughter, China Brattis, was just
footsteps away from the accident.
“I was just about to bus the table,”
said the 16-year-old Brattis. “Two customers had just left the table three
minutes before it happened. I was
walking over to it when I saw the car
keep coming. I took a couple of steps
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backwards. Everybody in the restaurant was shocked.”
The restaurant, located in the 1400
block of Chico Highway, remains closed
for repairs. Davis said it will take one
to two weeks to fully repair the damage, but she hopes to reopen as soon as
this Thursday.
The driver of the vehicle was former Wise County Fire Marshal Mike
Bement. He was uninjured in the accident. He told investigators he had a
brake malfunction.
She opened the restaurant, which
serves breakfast and lunch seven days
a week, six years ago.
“It was always a dream and passion
to own my own restaurant,” Davis said.
“I’ve been fortunate to have so many
good customers.”
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Email Brandon at [email protected].
WISE COUNTY
TCEQ letter
refutes EPA’s
ozone claim
BRIDGEPORT
By BRANDON EVANS
By BRANDON EVANS
DRIVE THROUGH — Brandi Davis examines
damage to her restaurant after a man
accidentally crashed into the front of the
building Saturday morning.
INDEX
PROM SPECIAL
TOUGH TO SWALLOW
News Briefs . . . . . . . .3A
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . .4A
Obituaries . . . . . . . . .7A
Sports . . . . . . . . . . .16A
Classifieds. . . . . . . . .8A
Wise Business . . . . .15A
Amanda Meador is
heading up an effort
to make prom a
special experience
for those who
otherwise couldn’t
afford it.
See page 2A.
A suspect who
allegedly swallowed
a bag of drugs after a
police chase ended up
sick, and then he was
arrested for tampering
with evidence.
See page 2A.
Wise County is at the heart of a
disagreement between the state of
Texas and the federal government.
The state and the feds can’t agree
on how polluted the air in Wise
County has become.
Last week the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
challenged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claim that
Wise County belongs in DFW’s
ozone nonattainment region.
The EPA pointed to population
growth and natural gas development in the Barnett Shale as the
primary reasons. In December, the
agency informed Gov. Rick Perry of
its recommendation, citing emis-
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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
DECATUR
MAKING
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Police say suspect swallowed drugs after chase
By BRANDON EVANS
A Decatur man eluded
law enforcement officers on
a car chase through town
before allegedly swallowing an unknown amount of
methamphetamine.
Narcotics investigators
with the Wise County Sheriff ’s Office were trailing Billy L. Hall, 45. The suspect
was under surveillance for
allegedly purchasing drugs
in the Metroplex.
Officers attempted to pull Hall over
on a traffic stop in
Decatur, but the
suspect fled in his
vehicle. He evaded
officers for approximately half-a-mile
before he was located and decided to pull over
on South College Street
near the high school.
Hall was arrested and
taken to Wise County
Jail.
“While being booked
in, (Hall) started getting sick, and he admitted to the jailers
and investigators that
he had swallowed
HALL
some narcotics,” said
Wise County Sheriff David
Walker. “It was a poten-
tially fatal decision on his
part.”
Hall was transported
to the emergency room at
Wise Regional Health System in Decatur where he
was given drugs inducing
him to vomit. Investigators attempted to collect
evidence, but it’s unknown
how much they were able to
gather.
After being released from
the hospital Hall was transported back to Wise County
Jail. He was charged with
evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with
physical evidence, both
third-degree felonies. His
bond for the charges totaled
$60,000. He posted bail the
same day.
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DECATUR
Prom plans get helping hands
By ERIKA PEDROZA
Amanda Meador Smith of Decatur
has a knack for making “people feel
beautiful” as their hairdresser.
This year, she’s taking her talent a
step further and organizing “Paying it
Forward for Prom,” an all-encompassing package to help Decatur High
School girls who couldn’t otherwise
afford all the expenses to help them
feel beautiful on this special day, set
for Saturday, May 5, at the Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth.
However, in order to do so, they
have to complete five hours of community service, as suggested by high
school Principal Jason Cochran.
“I’m very passionate about this,”
Smith said. “I want these girls to feel
very special. My gift is making people
feel beautiful; that’s what I can give.
I can’t financially help someone, but
this is something I can do, organize
this effort.”
Through an application process, a
committee of counselors, administrators and Smith will select six girls to
help.
“If we get a ton of applicants, I may
loan out more dresses,” Smith said.
“I’d be willing to ask (more) salons if
they could donate three to four hairstyles.”
Otherwise, the initial plan is to
help a half-dozen teenagers in need.
“Once we get nominations, we’ll
narrow it down, and we will then offer them the opportunity to ‘pay it forward for prom.’”
If they accept, each girl will receive a list of places where they can
volunteer, including Wise Area Relief
Mission (WARM), Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center and Meals on
Wheels. However, it is open to other
non-profit organizations.
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“What I loved about the idea of community service is this is giving them
the opportunity to volunteer their
time in something that could possibly
touch their lives,” Smith said. “They
might want to go into that field of
work. We’ll be showing them what it
feels like to help others.
“That’s what gets me going.”
The girls will then be able to exchange completed hours for selecting
a dress and shoes, and making hair
PAYING FOR PROM — Amanda Meador Smith of Decatur sorts through
a handful of dresses donated for “Paying it Forward for Prom,” an allencompassing effort to help Decatur High School girls who couldn’t otherwise
afford all of the day’s expenses. Selected girls have to complete five hours of
community service to be able to pick out a dress and shoes and book hair,
makeup and nail appointments.
and makeup appointments.
“Completing those hours holds
their spot, and then we wait for the
day all the magic happens,” Smith
said.
Smith heard about a similar initiative at church last spring and toyed
with the idea until reaching out in
December.
“They made an announcement
thanking the hairdressers who volun-
teered their time to do girls’ hair for
prom,” she said. “I thought, ‘Aw man.
I wish I would have known; I could’ve
done that. I hate that I missed that.’
Then I thought, ‘I could do that in my
own community. I could make a difference where I live.’
“I played with the idea until I approached Frieda (Hanley, Decatur
Main Street manager), who told me
to just throw it out there to see what
response I got,” Smith continued. “I
didn’t post anything on Facebook until December, but from there it blossomed, and all things started falling
into place.”
Through Facebook and word of
mouth, she has been able to secure
personal training at JRob’s, manicures at Da-Vi Nails, updos by hairstylists at Patti’s Hair Parlor (including Smith, Angela Vess, Lori Hachtel,
Susan Holmes and Chanda Crisp)
and Beth Jackson with Split Ends in
Denton.
In addition, Monty Huston with
Dry Clean Super Center has agreed
to clean the dresses the girls choose,
and Cassie Torres will do their makeup.
“I’d also like to get spray tans donated — all the normal things girls
get for prom,” Smith said. “I know
what it’s like to want all of the things
that go with prom. And I want to help
provide it all for these girls. So far I’ve
received a great response.”
Smith would like to have dresses by
Jan. 31 to begin selecting girls by midFebruary to allow them ample time to
complete their hours and choose their
garment. But there is no set deadline
as all donations will be cumulated to
use in following years.
Although the initiative is limited
to girls in Decatur this year, Smith
hopes to broaden it to perhaps all of
Wise County.
“Maybe someone in each community will step up to the challenge to
organize this for their area,” she said.
“We could share the dresses and help
each other. I’ve decided to just loan
the dresses out and have the girls return them so they can be reused.”
As of Tuesday, Smith had collected
32 dresses, no shoes and $25 in donations, which will be used to buy jewelry and pay for any expense that has
not been donated.
“I’m asking for dresses, shoes and
money, which will all go toward the
cause,” Smith said. “I’m not getting a
dime out of this. I’m not looking for
profit. Anything — whether it’s $5 or
five dresses — is going to touch somebody’s life.”
Drop off donations at Patti’s Hair
Parlor or call (940) 627-1002.
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By DAVE ROGERS
Chico School Board members gave the top man in
their district a big thumbs
up Monday night while not
showing much love for the
folks who put the top on their
school buildings.
Nearly new roofs at the
elementary and high school
campuses persist in leaking,
and building contractors cannot agree on what the problem is or who is at fault.
“The roofing people say
there’s nothing wrong with
the roof,” Superintendent
Mike Jones said at the dis-
trict’s monthly board meeting for January. “They think
it’s the rooftop (heating and
air conditioning) units that
penetrate the roof, but I don’t
see how that can be.
“Nobody wants to take responsibility. It’s quite a mystery. I’m about ready to get
a (night-vision) deer camera
and see if there are some
gremlins or UFOs causing
the problems.”
Trustees told Jones to hire
a third-party consultant to
get to the bottom of the problem and have it fixed.
“We’ve got a new gym, and
we can’t use it,” Board Presi-
dent Tim Raley said. “That’s
not acceptable.”
Jones said that so far no
games had been moved because of leaks but said it will
happen someday soon if the
problem isn’t fixed.
In the final action item
Monday, trustees voted 6-0,
with G.A. Buckner abstaining, to extend the contract
of Jones as superintendent,
which means his pact now
will run through the summer
of 2015.
The board did not act on
Jones’ salary, saying it is
traditional to set the superintendent’s pay in the sum-
mer, after trustees have a
better idea of school finances
coming from state and local sources for the upcoming
school year.
Jones’ current salary is
$107,625.
Buckner politely declined
to explain why he didn’t vote
either “yes” or “no” to extend
Jones’ contract.
In other action:
■ Principals reported Chico’s enrollment at 561, breaking down to 280 elementary
students, 130 at Chico Middle School and 151 at the
high school;
■ Board members ap-
proved the district’s financial
and AEIS (Academic Excellence Indicator System) reports, expenditures and tax
roll changes; and
■ The board OK’d amendments that decreased the
budget $83,000 because it
appears Chico will have to
pay less “recapture” money to
the state than first thought,
and added $23,000 to the
budget to cover newly identified change orders on the
ongoing track renovation at
Dragon Stadium.
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NEWS BRIEFS
CONTRACT EXTENDED
WITH RAISE — After
meeting in executive
session, the Paradise
School Board Monday
approved a oneyear extension to
Superintendent Monty
Chapman’s contract to
2015 with a 3 percent
raise to $111,447.54. “I’m
appreciative that they did,”
Chapman said. “I don’t
like to harp on it, but it’s
whatever they say.”
HEART GALLERY — The
Heart Gallery of North
Texas is on display at the
Decatur Public Library.
Heart Galleries are a
project of Court Appointed
Special Advocates and
feature a group of foster
children who are awaiting
adoption.
FELLOWSHIP MEAL —
Anyone 60 and older is
invited to a free fellowship
lunch sponsored by Rock
Island Family Church in
Boyd 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18. The
church will honor these
“trailblazers.” This month’s
theme is “A Penny for
Your Thoughts.” For more
information or to RSVP, call
(817) 944-8353 or (940)
433-8200.
STORY TIME WITH JACK
— Decatur Public Library
invites school-aged children
to Story Tails with Jack,
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 19. Children can sign
up to read to Jack the dog
for 15 minutes for fun and
to improve reading skills.
Call (940) 627-5512 or
stop by the library to sign
up. This free event is open
to the public.
SOFTBALL BOOSTERS —
Bridgeport High School
Softball Booster Club
meets 7 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 19, at the Alternative
Learning Center Campus
(old elementary school).
The 17th Street entrance
should be used. For
information, call Acie
Raymond at (940) 5776115.
OILFIELD LUNCHEON —
Bridgeport Area Chamber
of Commerce’s Oilfield
Luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 19, at the
Bridgeport Community
Center, 1102 Lawdwin
Ave. Devon Energy
Corp. will provide the
program. Cost is $10.
RSVP at (940) 683-2076
or email tiffanyevans@
bridgeportchamber.org.
of Commerce Banquet are
on sale at the chamber
through Friday, Jan. 20.
Tickets are $35 per person
or a table sponsorship
is $325 and includes 10
bingo cards. The banquet
is Saturday, Feb. 4, at
the Decatur Civic Center.
For ticket and banquet
information, call (940) 6832076.
VOLLEYBALL SIGN-UPS
— Wise County Youth
Volleyball sign-ups for boys
and girls in fourth, fifth and
sixth grade continues until
Jan. 27. Sign-up booths
will be at Community
Bank and Hibbett Sports
in Decatur on Saturday,
Jan. 21. For more
information, go to www.
wisecountyyouthvolleyball.
com or call Nancy at (940)
627-3430.
DAR PROGRAM — The
John B. Denton chapter
of the Daughters of the
American Revolution will
meet 10 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 21, at the Wise
County Heritage Museum
in Decatur. Texas State
DAR registrar Peggy Jones
of Fort Worth will discuss
her patriot ancestor. Dutch
treat luncheon will follow
at Casa Torres. For more
information, call Sally at
(940) 627-5452.
CHAMBER LUNCH —
Decatur Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon
is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the
Decatur Civic Center.
Officers will be installed,
and outgoing officers will
be recognized for their
service. Call the chamber
to RSVP at (940) 6273107.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
LICENSE TESTING
— Testing for Texas
Department of Agriculture
(TDA) pesticide applicator
licenses will be held
at the Wichita County
WISE COUNTY
Extension office, 600
Scott St., Wichita Falls,
on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
This testing will be for
all classes of licenses:
private, commercial and
non-commercial. Preregistration is required. Call
(214) 631-0265.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY —
Wise County Historical
Society will meet 3 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26, at
the Heritage Museum in
Decatur. Brooke Millican
will discuss the special
garden at the Decatur
Visitors Center.
WINTER CARNIVAL
— Decatur’s Young
Elementary PTO will
hold its Second Annual
Winter Carnival and
Silent Auction 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18, at the
Multipurpose Building.
Money raised will pay for
student-related activities.
Business sponsorships are
being sought. For more
information, call Cynthia
Wilson at (817) 681-3215,
Loree Talley at (817) 7052681, Sherry Grantham at
(817) 832-6449 or Rachel
Rivera at (940) 399-9352.
HONOR GUARD SHOWS
APPRECIATION — Bobby
Harris, commander of
the North Texas Honor
Guard based in Decatur,
presents a plaque to
Joyce Tucker, of Saginaw.
Harris said the North
Texas Honor Guard
greatly appreciated
the support of Tucker.
Her monetary donation
helped the honor guard
purchase a van for
the nine-man unit. The
honor guard provides
full military honors at
veteran’s funerals at no
charge to the family.
They are sanctioned
by the U.S. Dept. of
Defense. “It’s a major
deal for us,” Harris said
of Tucker’s donation. “It
generates a lot of pride
for our guys.”
UMPIRES NEEDED —
Anyone interested in
umpiring girls youth softball
for the spring season
should call Mike Maxson
at (940) 577-1297. An
umpire clinic is tentatively
scheduled for Feb. 19.
RODEO EVENT — Decatur
High School Rodeo team
is hosting a three-day
North Texas High School
event March 2, 3 and 4 at
the Wise County Sheriff’s
Posse Grounds. The team
is seeking vendors. Booths
are outdoor with limited
electricity. Cost is $50 for
all three days, or donate an
item for the silent auction
and get a free vendor
spot. Reserve early at
decaturrodeoteam@gmail.
com.
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Joe Duty
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SCHOLARSHIP
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OPINION
OUR VIEWS
The power of a mother’s love
By ERIKA PEDROZA
I am so thankful for my mother.
From modifying dinner dishes to
cater to my picky eating habits (lasagna with only a sliver of marinara sauce — the corner of the dish,
of course — and beef soup with
no vegetables) to being equipped
to fix any situation (whether it’s
with an encouraging word, a harsh
truth or needle and thread), I’m
convinced there is nothing the
woman can’t take on.
I will contend to the end that
she’s the best, simply because
she’s mine and I witness her love
every day — leaving the coffee pot
going on cold mornings she knows
will be long days (press days and
night-meeting days) to sitting
back and supporting my every
move, even the absurd decisions,
arguing I’ll learn only that way.
Although I’ve always appreciated the blessing of having such
a supportive, nurturing mother,
recent interviews for stories have
taught me that I’m not alone.
In fact, it almost seems like
motherhood is a clear ultimatum.
There are those who probably
shouldn’t be mothers and the rest
on the project.
are gems — those like my mom
According to the email, TxDOT
and my aunt, who gracefully, deofficials have completed the design
spite her notorious clumsiof the expansion to four
ness, balances the schedule
lanes on the stretch of the
of six active kids and loves
highway between the Wise/
them each beyond belief.
Denton county line and
Those like Eva Czerniak,
Farm Road 156, known as
who is as relentless now,
“380 Rural.” The design was
in her efforts to have U.S.
processed through highway
380 widened through the
letting on Dec. 2, 2011, and
PEDROZA
county and to Interstate 35
the project is in “utility
in Denton, as she was when she
relocation,” where various utility
began after the Nov. 11, 2010, accompanies are in the process of
cident that claimed the life of her
relocating their facilities.
daughter, Samantha Rogers, and
The “highway construction”
Samantha’s best friend, Delaney
phase is expected to start in May
Mancil.
or June.
Her lengthy petitions, letter“380 Urban,” the part of the road
writing parties, phone calls and
on which the teens were killed,
emails paid dividends when full
will expand the two-lane highway
funding for the expansion project
from FM 156 to Interstate 35 in
was secured in June.
Denton to a six-lane divided urban
And she continues to keep
highway (with curb and gutter).
in contact with TxDOT (Texas
According to Behnke, TxDOT ofDepartment of Transportation)
ficials are working with a number
officials to make sure funds aren’t
of utility company representadiverted and to track progress.
tives to complete the design of the
In fact last week I received an
project.
email she forwarded from Chris
Once relocation dates are
Behnke, assistant area engineer of known, the project will be proTxDOT in Denton, with the latest
cessed through (contract) letting,
anticipated in June. The project
will have delayed construction provisions to give utility companies
ample time to complete their relocation, slated to begin in March.
There’s a long road ahead, and
it doesn’t look like Czerniak has
any intention to veer off, all in
the name of her daughter and her
friend and the hope that no other
parent has to endure what she
and the Mancils did.
Then there’s Brandi Hicks,
who spent the better part of 2011
shuttling her three-year-old son,
Brennan Griffin, to several trips
to the emergency room, surgeries and visits with more than 40
doctors and medical staff in the
diagnosis and treatment of a rare
bone tumor lodged in his left nasal
cavity.
Following a grueling, five and
a half weeks of radiation, Griffin
was declared in remission Jan. 10.
He’ll have to visit the doctor for
regular checkups, but if all goes
well, the frequency will decrease
through time.
You’d think Hicks would take
the break from doctors visits and
hospital stays to relax. But no.
She’s busy planning ways to shine
light on childhood cancer to raise
awareness of its prevalence in our
community and raise money for
research.
Alarmed at the high percentage
of research funds that go to breast
cancer, Hicks’ goal is to make
childhood cancer as recognizable
as the pink ribbon for breast cancer, at least locally.
Although she’s toying with the
idea of a support group, she’d also
like to organize some sort of fundraiser — perhaps a softball tournament — in September, national
childhood cancer month.
Her efforts are still in their infancy, but the drive to help others
as she was helped — and to spread
awareness about the issue that
turned her life upside down — is
fervent.
It’s hard for me to understand
the selflessness of a mother’s love.
But I know I’m lucky to have the
one that I have, and I think it’s
safe to say the same for Samantha
and Brennan.
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YOUR VIEWS
Obama sought
Corzine’s advice
Now that we are mired in the failed economic
policies of President Barack Obama, with no end
in sight, let’s see how he got us in this “Obamanation.”
Back in 2009 the Obama/Biden regime relied on
the advice of Jon Corzine, one of their “smartest
guys in the room,” to help them “fix” the economy.
Corzine was at the time in his third year as governor of then near-broke New Jersey.
In 2009, under Corzine, New Jersey had more
than a quarter of a million lost jobs, massive home
foreclosures, a high rate of business failures and
a $4 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget. In
hindsight, Obama was right; Corzine was the perfect guy to get us where we are today.
His polished resume also includes being the exCEO of the almost failed Wall Street firm, Goldman
Sachs and his newest “success” as ex-CEO of the
totally failed MF Global.
Corzine is also the same man who recently told
Capitol Hill, “he has no idea” where over a billion
dollars of his clients’ money went, while he sat at
the helm of MF Global. Hundreds of millions of that
money belonged to hardworking farmers and their
grain co-ops in the Midwest.
Probably not a coincidence either, Corzine, like
Obama, hails from the state where corrupt politics
run rampant — the land of Rod Blagojevich, the
state of “political shame” — Illinois.
Now I ask you, is it no wonder that this economy
is broke and we are suffering, when our clueless
leader is implementing the economic advice of a
world-class financial crook?
Jerry Davidson
Newark
OTHER VIEWS
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Organize in 2012
By JIM HIGHTOWER
It’s a new year, at last. I say “at last”
because 2011 was a rough ride, politically.
Here’s a summary of the bigger
bumps: non-stop Congressional gridlock, Donnie Trump’s short-lived presidential candidacy, the working-class
depression, President Barack Obama’s
serial surrenders to raw Republican
partisanship, Newt Gingrich’s presidential bid, the re-emergence of Wall
Street’s Gordon Gekko arrogance,
right-wing governors gone wild, Rick
“Oops” Perry’s campaign for the White
House, more tax breaks for corporations — and, at year’s end, there were
signs that both Sarah Palin and The
Donald might still run for president
after all. (That could set up a titanic
clash of big hairdos.)
with millions of Americans turning to
Yet we shouldn’t despair about last
year’s many political downers, for they co-ops, credit unions, farmers marhave prompted a series of promiskets, fair trade shops and other local
ing uprisings at America’s
enterprises that ordinary people
control, not absentee profiteers.
grassroots. Progressives in
states like Wisconsin, Ohio,
Plus, strong, genuinely populist
Montana, Colorado and Miscandidates are running for Congress this year, including Elizasissippi (yes, Mississippi!)
have fought hard to roll back
beth Warren in Massachusetts,
the tea party’s excesses. The
Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin,
Occupy eruption all across the
Norman Solomon in California,
HIGHTOWER Ilya Sheyman in Illinois and Eric
country has lifted spirits, revitalized grassroots organizing
Griego in New Mexico.
and put some real “move” into social
We have important work to do, so
don’t moan about 2011. Organize in
movements as we head into 2012.
In January, for example, a strong
2012.
and savvy coalition will mobilize
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ing “corporate personhood” and the
Supreme Court’s infamous Citizens
and public speaker. He’s also editor of
the populist newsletter, The Hightower
United ruling. Also, the rise of the
Lowdown.
non-corporate economy is booming,
5A
WISE COUNTY
Waiting game
KAREN GARRETT
Without map approval, primary date still in doubt
By KRISTEN TRIBE
The U.S. Department of
Justice has pre-cleared Wise
County’s realigned commissioner and justice of the
peace precincts. The revised
county map was submitted
by county commissioners
and devised with the help
of Allison, Bass and Associates.
Elections Administrator
Lannie Noble delivered the
news in a report to commissioners Tuesday and updated them on the redistricting
process statewide.
The Supreme Court was
expected to rule this week
on the original map passed
by the Texas Legislature,
but Noble said the ruling
would not affect pre-cleared
precincts.
It will only affect state and
national legislative districts.
There is a possibility that
the county’s voting precincts
could be affected, forcing
some to be realigned.
“The original maps passed
by the Texas Legislature will
cause us to create more vot-
ing precincts,” Noble said.
“(The other map) would allow us to keep the voting
precincts (as they are).”
He also explained that the
new, April 3 Democratic and
Republican party primary
date is “in danger” because a
map is not yet approved.
“If they don’t rule quickly,
we won’t be able to have the
April 3 election to meet the
federal requirements,” Noble said. “Right now, we’re
just up in arms. We really
don’t know where we’re going to go. We’re just waiting
BRIDGEPORT
Board hires
math teacher
By DAVE ROGERS
Board members for the
Bridgeport school district
hired a new middle school
math teacher and heard a
presentation from the Region 11 Educational Service
Center at Monday night’s
monthly meeting.
They hired first-year
teacher Jennifer Johnson
to fill a vacancy created by
staff shuffling at the campus, and she began work
Tuesday.
The Region 11 center,
located in Fort Worth, is
funded and staffed by the
state with longtime educators — many of them former
district administrators — to
assist districts with specialized training and other programs.
Also Monday, the board
deleted, suspended and revised three local policies affected by the end-of-course
rules for the new STAAR
tests and adopted a new one
to replace one of them.
They also received the
2010-2011 report for the Academic Excellence Indicator
System (AEIS).
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A second filing period, for
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is approved. All candidates
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Paradise Superintendent
Monty Chapman said he
can’t comment on discipline involving individual
students, but he did say the
district does its best to “educate kids and continue to
keep a safe campus despite
the problems with drugs
and alcohol in our society.”
“Anytime we have an issue it raises our awareness
even more,” Chapman said.
“But there are substances
out there that kids are taking today we didn’t have in
the past.”
“I can’t say enough about
the way Paradise school
district handled this,” said
Wise County Sheriff David
Walker. “As soon as school
Delinquent Property Tax Notice
Property Taxes for 2011 must be paid before
February 1, 2012
To avoid delinquent penalty & interest charges
Every parcel of property in the State of Texas is subject to Property
Taxes unless exempted by the Texas Property Tax Code. It is the
responsibility of the property owner to make sure that these taxes are
paid on time. If you own property and did not receive a tax statement,
contact the appropriate Tax Collection Office listed below
immediately to determine the amount of tax due on your property.
Texas Property Tax applies to real property, personal (business)
property, commercial property, mineral production, and mobile
homes.
Texas Property Tax Code states that, if property taxes are unpaid on
February 1st of the year following their assessment, then penalty and
interest charges must be assessed. The Tax Office or Appraisal
District staff do not have the authority to waive penalties and interest
charges that accrue on delinquent accounts.
WISE COUNTY TAX OFFICE
Monte Shaw - Wise County Tax Assessor / Collector
404 West Walnut Street Decatur, Texas 76234 Phone 940-627-3523
Wise County Tax Office collects for the following entities:
Wise County
City of Alvord
Wise FM Lateral Road
WCID #1
Wise College Branch Maintenance Tax
WISE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
400 East Business 380 Decatur, Texas 76234 Phone 940-627-3081
Wise County Appraisal District collects for the following entities:
Alvord ISD
Boyd ISD
Bridgeport ISD
Chico ISD
Decatur ISD
Paradise ISD
Slidell ISD
City of Aurora
City of Boyd
City of Bridgeport
City of Chico
City of Decatur
City of Newark
City of Paradise
City of Rhome
City of Runway Bay Wise ESD#1
Wise Water Supply
This notice is provided as a courtesy and is not required by law.
officials suspected something they were on top of it,
and they let us know about
it.
“We do all kinds of drug
awareness programs,” he
continued. “We start it
when kids are still in pre-k.
Our SROs (school resource
officers) offer programs
and we bring in side consultants ... As a parent I
wouldn’t want my kids exposed to this type of thing.
It takes all of us united
to keep drugs out of our
homes and our schools ...
We’ll continue to be proactive, and keep our campuses as safe as we can every
day.”
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PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS THAT MAY REDUCE THEIR PROPERTY TAX BURDEN.
HOMEOWNERS Homeowners can reduce their property tax bills by taking
advantage of homestead exemptions offered by counties, cities, school districts
and other local taxing units. A homestead is generally the house and land used
by the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. The homestead
exemption reduces the taxable value of your home and thus lowers your property taxes.
Homeowners may also defer the portion of the tax on their residence Homestead if the value of the home was
raised more than 5% above the previous year. Although the tax collection is deferred, interest continues to run
on the unpaid portion of tax at a rate of 8% per year and the deferred tax remains a lien on the property.
BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNERS
You must file a rendition if you own personal property that that is
used to produce income – such as the inventory, fixtures, and equipment used by a business, the vehicle and
equipment used to transport materials, or the equipment used to provide services. Failure to file the rendition
or filing late will result in a 10% penalty. If a fraudulent rendition is filed, a 50% penalty may be imposed. A
rendition can be obtained from the Appraisal District office where the property is located. Deadline to file is
April 15th each year. A 30 day filing extension is available by written request prior to April 15th deadline.
PERSONS WHO ARE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE OR DISABLED.
Persons who are over 65 years of age or persons
who are declared disabled by the Social Security Administration may file for additional exemptions. They may
also qualify for a tax freeze or ceiling on school and locally adopted city, county, and special district taxes for
their residential homestead. They are also eligible to defer paying the tax on their residential homestead but
the taxes continue to accrue during the deferral along with an interest rate of 8% annually, but no attempt will
be made to force payment during the deferral. Also a person who is disabled or at least 65 years of age and
has a qualified tax ceiling on their homestead may pay their taxes in four equal installments. The first
installment must be made before delinquency date.
DISABLED VETERANS. Persons who have been declared by the Veterans Administration
to have a service-connected disability of 10% or more are eligible for additional
exemptions on property they own. The amount of exemption is determined according
to the percentage of service connected disability shown on the veteran’s VA Form.
A disabled veteran who receives from the VA a 100% disability compensation
due to service-connected disability and a rating of 100% disabled or of individual
un-employability is entitle to an exemption from taxation of the total appraised
value of the Veteran’s homestead.
FARM AND RANCH OWNERS may be entitled to receive an alternate
method
of appraisal determined by the farm income by the property. This method is
available to farms and ranches commercially raising crops or livestock or which
are used as a wildlife habitat under State guidelines. An application for ag
use value and additional Information is available from Wise CAD.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Property owner or a person designated by a
property owner (with more than 25 accounts) may enter into a written agreement with the Chief Appraiser for
the delivery of notices required by Section 25.19 Texas Property Tax Code. The Chief Appraiser may select
the medium, format, content, and method to be used by the appraisal district from among those prescribed by
the comptroller.
FILE APPLICATION BY APRIL 30. Application for agricultural use value and for all
property tax exemptions including total exemptions for charitable, religious, and other
total exemptions may be obtained from:
WISE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
400 E Business 380 Decatur, Texas 76234 Phone 940-627-3081
Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
or visit us online at www.isouthwestdata.com/wise
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WISE COUNTY
TCEQ letter refutes EPA’s ozone claim ...
sions from increased vehicle
traffic and the natural gas
industry. The EPA found that
rural Wise County generated
as much ground-level ozone
pollution as downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.
But the TCEQ letter, dated
Jan. 11, countered the EPA’s
findings. TCEQ claimed that
the EPA overstated pollution
levels of volatile organic compounds released from natural gas production in Wise
County by more than 6,000
tons.
“Although Wise County is
located near some violating
monitors and the most recent
census data indicate that
there has been population
growth in Wise County, the
TCEQ disagrees with this
analysis because emission
are substantially lower than
those cited by the EPA,” read
the letter. “Wise County does
not have a federal regulatory
ozone monitor and is primarily a rural county with a low
population density.”
TCEQ’s findings echoed
some of the same questions
raised recently by local officials and elected leaders, including State Rep. Phil King
(R-Weatherford) and Wise
County Judge Bill McElhaney. Both have pledged to
try and stop the designation
until they see more convincing data.
If Wise County gets the
new designation, it means
more expensive annual auto
emissions testing, more paperwork for certain industries and reduced speed lim-
its on some highways.
Which way the wind
blows
Ground-level ozone reaches high levels during the
hottest months of the year.
TCEQ declares its ozone
forecast season from May 1
through Oct. 31 for the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
It is created when oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) and volatile
organic compounds (VOC)
mix in the heat and sunlight.
The primary producers of
NOx and VOC are industrial
facilities and motor vehicle
exhaust.
Although Wise County
lacks an ozone monitor, EPA
used “back trajectory analysis” on the closest ozone
monitor located in Tarrant
County, a few miles south of
Newark, near Eagle Mountain Lake. The EPA report said wind trajectories
showed that much of the pollution at the Eagle Mountain
lake monitor was blowing in
from Wise County.
However, TCEQ’s “technical experts” found that less
than 3 percent of the emissions recorded could have
blown from north to south.
This mirrors research conducted years ago at the University of North Texas.
High ozone on the fringes
of the Metroplex comes as no
surprise to Sam Atkinson, a
professor of environmental
science at the University of
North Texas.
“I’ve seen this happen
in Denton,” Atkinson said.
“About 10 years ago TCEQ
installed a monitoring site
here. I noticed higher con-
centrations of ozone here in
Denton than in Dallas and
Fort Worth. It was kind of a
mystery.”
Atkinson started investigating the phenomenon. He
said the answer lies in how
ozone is created.
“It’s a lot like cooking a
cake,” Atkinson said.
During
the
summer
months, the winds in North
Central Texas blow mainly
from the south to the north.
The winds carry nitrogen
oxide and volatile organic
compounds with them. These
ingredients are emitted from
traffic and industry in the
Metroplex. Ozone is formed
when these compounds are
exposed to high temperatures and sunlight.
“About half of these two
ingredients come from individuals driving automobiles,
and the other half comes
from industry,” Atkinson
said.
Combustion of fuel, along
with a variety of industrial
activities — from dry cleaners to printing shops — emit
these molecules into the air.
The ingredients then drift
north from the Metroplex,
bake in the sun and form
ground-level ozone, a key
component in smog.
“It’s not uncommon for
ozone or its ingredients to
be carried by the wind,” said
Dave Bary, a spokesperson
for the EPA. “The term for
this is ozone transport.”
Although it is likely ozone
transport is affecting Wise
County and its residents,
without a monitoring site
located within the county, of-
ficials say it is impossible to
determine the levels and to
take appropriate action.
During yellow ozone alerts
of 75 parts per billion (ppb)
and higher, small children
and seniors, especially those
with respiratory problems
like asthma, are particularly
vulnerable.
“Ozone is very detrimental
to membranous tissues, such
as the lungs,” Atkinson said.
While people can take notice of the ozone alerts and
limit their time and activity
outside, farm animals have
to continually inhale the
ground-level ozone.
“Autopsies done on animals that have been exposed
to high levels of ozone over a
number of years have lungs
that look like they’ve been
sunburned,” Atkinson said.
Brett Scott, assistant professor of equine science at
Texas A&M University in
College Station, said people
should consider the effects of
ozone on their animals.
“A horse is a large animal
with large capacity and they
breathe in a lot of air,” Scott
said. “Common logic says if it
is hazardous to humans, it is
hazardous to horses as well.”
Ground-level ozone also
proves damaging to plant
life. A Massachusettes Institute of Technology study on
ozone found that there could
be as much as a 50 percent
decline in yield from crops
grown in regions containing
as low as 40 ppb of groundlevel ozone.
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BOYD
Cartwright plans June retirement ...
Texas’ top coaches
“I’m happy with the way
my career turned out,” he
said.
“Winning was important,
but winning the right way
and playing with class. Our
motto was play hard, play
fast and play with class. We
came up with that.”
His fellow Wise County
coaches commended the way
his team played.
“There’s so many things
amazing to his tenure at
Boyd,” said Bridgeport coach
Danny Henson. “But the
character with all his teams
stood out. His kids played
hard and were always wellcoached.”
The Godley native and
North Texas alumnus spent
his entire career at Boyd,
starting as an assistant coach
in 1974. Within three years,
he became head coach, a job
he’s held for more than three
decades.
“When I got into coaching,
I thought coaches moved every two years,” Cartwright
said. “I expected to be here a
couple of years and be gone.
It never happened. I never
had a good enough reason
to leave or I didn’t make the
wrong person mad at the
wrong time. But I really like
it. I think it’s a real nice community to live in.”
His long tenure and the
success of his program made
Cartwright a driving force in
Boyd.
“He’s a big part of what’s
happened here the last 30
years,” said longtime Boyd
booster Don Patterson. “I
hate to see him go.”
Boyd Superintendent John
Emshoff said: “Coach Cartwright has been the face of
Boyd athletics for nearly four
decades. There is no way to
With his retirement, Boyd’s J.G. Cartwright closes one of
the most successful careers in Texas high school football. He ranks 15th with his 273 wins. Here’s a list of the
top 15 with their last or current school.
1. G.A. Moore, Aubrey#
2. Gordon Wood, Brownwood
3. Phil Danaher, CC Calallen#
4. Dennis Alexander, Harleton#
5. Jim Streety, SA Madison#
6. Curtis Barbay, Newton
7. Charlie Johnson, Childress
8. Bob Shelton, Hays Consolidated
9. Eddy Peach, Arlington Lamar
10. Randy Allen, Highland Park#
11. Ray Akins, Gregory-Portland
12. Tommy Watkins, Iowa Park
13. Dan Ray Hooks, West Orange-Stark
14. Bob McQueen, Temple
15. J.G. Cartwright, Boyd
426
395
380
322
321
315
313
313
309
305
300
293
283
276
274
# current coach
Source: Texas Football
perfectly describe what he’s
meant to the school and the
community. It’s immeasurable what he’s meant to the
young men that have played
for him.
“Other
schools
have
head coaches that come
and go. Cartwright could
have left. He chose to dedicate himself to Boyd,”
said Emshoff. “That alone
makes him very special.”
During his time, he coached
generations of players, including sons of former players. One of his players, Brandon Hopkins, has been one of
his assistants for 15 years.
“I’ve spent my whole career
playing under him and coaching with him,” Hopkins said.
“Not everyone gets to do that.
He’s been here 38 years and
35 as head coach. Not just a
school, but the whole town is
used to having him around.”
Cartwright said he has
no plans of leaving the community and will be a regular
at Boyd games in the new
Yellowjacket Stadium that
opened in 2010.
“We plan to continue living
where we do now,” he said. “I
told the guys earlier that I
wouldn’t be on the field with
them, but I’ll be a little farther back in the stands supporting them.”
Boyd will now start the
task of searching for Cartwright’s successor. The school
has posted the opening and
is accepting applications and
resumes. Emshoff said the
deadline for applicants is
Jan. 27.
“No other deadlines have
been set,” Emshoff said. “We
hope to take what Coach
Cartwright built here and
continue to make it grow and
get better.
“I’m expecting a lot of interest in the job. The athletic
program will continue to
have success because of the
foundation he laid.”
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AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Roy Eldon ‘Bud’ Ballew
Antonia Domingues Muñoz
Jeffrey John Moon
1928-2012
1933-2012
1969-2012
Funeral for Roy Eldon
“Bud” Ballew, 83, of Springtown was Jan. 16 at White’s
Funeral Home followed by
burial at Springtown Cemetery.
Ballew died Friday, Jan.
13, 2012.
Born May 10, 1928, on
the family cotton farm in
O’Donnell to Raymond and
Ruth Ballew, he served in
the U.S. Air Force four years.
He worked for General Dynamics for 26 years until he
retired in 1988. Ballew gardened, bowled and took care
of his dogs.
He was preceded in death
by brother Marion Raymond
Ballew.
Ballew is survived by
his wife of 60 years, Gerry;
son Roy Michael Ballew of
Springtown; daughter Judi
Conger and husband, Bob,
of Runaway Bay; grandchildren Dustin Smalley
and wife, Ashley, and Sta-
ROY ELDON BALLEW
cey Smalley, all of Runaway
Bay, and Bobby Conger
and Crystal Conger, both
of Weatherford; and greatgranddaughter
Aubrey
Smalley of Runaway Bay.
Memorials may be made
to St. Jude’s Hospital or the
United Methodist Church of
Springtown.
ANTONIA MUÑOZ
cion, Maria De La Luz and
Juanita Ibarra; brothers
Juan, Jose Avelardo, Arnulfo and Isidro Muñoz;
sisters Adela, Graciela and
Josefa Muñoz; 53 grandchildren and 65 greatgrandchildren.
Memorial service for Jeffrey John Moon, 42, of Newark will be held at a later
date.
Moon died Thursday, Jan.
12, 2012, in Newark.
Born March 7, 1969, in
Fort Worth to John and Doris (Rogers) Moon, he was an
HVAC maintenance man.
Moon was preceded in
death by his parents and
sister Judith Ann Moon.
He is survived by sister Andrea Liserio of Fort
Worth; nieces and nephews;
and other family members.
to the Jeff Moon Safe Haven
Sanctuary for Critters, 251
JEFFREY JOHN MOON
CR 4847, Newark, TX 76071
or (817) 489-3283.
Wise County Messenger,
January 18, 2012
We honor most all funeral plans
offered by any funeral home.
January 18, 2012
Scott Dwane Lane
January 18, 2012
1956-2012
Margie New Lemme Jones
1939-2012
Funeral for Margie New
Lemme Jones, 72, of Blue
Mound is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Oasis
Church Assembly of God in
Saginaw with the Rev. F.J.
Pearce and Michael Shutter officiating. Burial will
follow at Chico Cemetery.
Jones died Saturday, Jan.
14, 2012, in North Richland Hills.
Born March 18, 1939, in
Alvord to Vernon and Sylvia
(Samples) New, she married Virgil Marvin Jones
Oct. 7, 2005, in Blackwell,
Okla. She played the piano
for 33 years at Saginaw Assembly of God and White
Settlement Assembly of
God. She was a member of
Oasis Church Assembly of
God in Saginaw.
Jones was preceded in
death by her previous husband, Melvin Lemme; son
Melvin Lemme Jr.; and sister Linda Ryan.
She is survived by her
husband; daughter Rhonda Holman and husband,
Danny, of Pampa; son Ran-
Visitation for Antonia
Domingues Muñoz, 78, of
Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, was Jan. 15 at Jones
Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Muñoz died Friday, Jan.
13, 2012, in Alvord.
Born Oct. 30, 1933, in
Zaragoza to Zeferino and
Delfina Muñoz, she was a
housewife who gardened
and spent time with family.
She was a member of the
Catholic Church.
Muñoz was preceded in
death by brothers Joaquin
and Raul Muñoz; sister Maria de Jesus Muñoz; and
daughter Carmela Ibarra.
She is survived by husband Manuel Ibarra; sons
Paz, Cipriano, Jose Manuel,
Jesus and Hector Javier
Ibarra; daughters Guadalupe, Rosa Maria, Consep-
MARGIE JONES
dy Lemme and wife, Lorrie,
of Haslet; grandchildren
Nicole, Bobby, Courtney
and Haley; great-grandchild Korbyn; sisters Trish
New of Decatur and Reba
Brown of Denton; brother
Tommy New of Lewisville;
and other family members.
Pallbearers are John
Brown, Jeff Brown, Roland Moore, Donnie Moore,
Dean Anderson and Ted
Jones.
January 18, 2012
Funeral for Scott Dwane
Lane, 55, of Albuquerque,
N.M., was Jan. 17 at First
Baptist Church in Denton
followed by burial at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Lane died Tuesday, Jan.
10, 2012.
Born Nov. 8, 1956, in Denton to Edward and Mary
Jane Nichols Lane, he married Sheryl Anne Kearby
Dec. 30, 1978.
He earned biology and accounting degrees from the
University of North Texas.
Lane started his accounting career at Moore Business Forms in Denton in
1980, was transferred to
Mundelein, Ill., in 1986 and
to Albuquerque in 1987. He
was vice president of Sun
Country Industries and was
a former employee of Gruet
Winery and Cooper Vision
in Albuquerque.
Lane
volunteered
for
Boy Scout Troop No. 174 in
Paradise Hills, N.M., and
helped his son achieve Eagle Scout rank. He rode his
bike and logged more than
6,000 miles riding to work
and with his children. He
watched his children play
sports and helped them in
their successes at school.
Every year he returned to
Sanger to work on the fam-
1401 Halsell • Bridgeport
940-683-1704
SCOTT DWANE LANE
ily farm.
Lane is survived by his
wife; children Susannah
Lane Dikes and husband,
Kevin, of Houston, Charlotte
Lane of Burbank, Calif., and
Marinda Lane and Abram
Lane, both of Albuquerque;
siblings Eddie Lane, Rodney
Lane and Jane Lane Naugher, all of Denton; and fatherin-law and mother-in-law
Mason and Helen Hill Kearby of Denton, formerly of
Decatur.
to the Albuquerque Youth
Symphony, P.O. Box 30961,
Albuquerque, NM 87190.
Online memorials may be
made at remembertheirstory.com.
January 18, 2012
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
2 ACRES
Owner finance, $30k. Rhome,
Texas. All utilities, culvert, driveway,
septic system, water tap.
(817)691-6601.
• 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 Reduced $60,000
• Chico - 10 acres $55,000 Owner Terms
• Perrin - 80 acres Good Farm $2,500 per
acre possible terms
• N.Decatur - 287 frontage, 3/2+ shop on
3 acres. $149,500
ZERO DOWN POSSIBLE
$199,000 for this beautiful 3-bedroom,upstairs family room (4th bedroom)home that has 2-bathrooms,
fenced, 2275 square feet, custom
interior, fireplace, brick exterior and
much more. MLS 11618191. 201
William Allen. Robert at Trinity,
(940)255-4684.
Lots
LAKE BRIDGEPORT AREA
Lake lots & acreage lots available.
Owner finance. Call for details,
(817)360-9393.
OWNER FINANCED
1 acre mobile home ready lot in
west Ponder area. Includes storage
building. Ponder ISD. $27.9k.
(214)226-1702.
3/2 remodeled Palm Harbor on over
1 acre. Tape and texture throughout. Azle ISD. Easy financing.
(940)367-7542.
4/3, 1 acre, giant garage w/tool
room, rock fireplace and huge master bedroom. Paradise ISD.
(940)367-7542.
Business Property
For sale or lease by owner. 3,800
+/- square foot building, Highway
114 frontage, approximately 1/2
acre.
Great
location
for
restaurant/office/retail. Paradise.
(940)683-4933.
Condos/town homes
FOR SALE OR LEASE
155 Greathouse, Decatur, 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse. $118,000;
or
lease,
$1,150/month.
(817)739-8625; ESP, Eileen Standridge Properties. Owner/agent.
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.
$295,000.
(940)393-1400.
3-bedroom, 2-bath house at 1701
Halsell, Bridgeport. Reduced from
$86,500 to $79,000! Call
(940)389-1615.
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.
GORGEOUS
New Custom Home!
Secluded area, many trees. Only
$1,198/month. 100% financing
available. (817)733-3444.
RENTA
Apartments
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.
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
2/1
apartment
in
Chico.
$500/month.
No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
Business property
4/3, 2,200 square foot on heavily
treed 1 acre. Totally refurbished
modular home w/appliance package
included. Will help with financing.
(940)367-7542.
5/3 on 2 acres. Lots of oak trees w/
huge backyard. Paradise ISD.
(940)367-7542.
ALVORD, 2,100 SQUARE FOOT
4/2, wood burning fireplace, 2-living
areas, on 4+ acres with 30x60 barn.
(940)399-9845.
Log House! 3-bedroom with inground pool. Storage building and
fenced. Azle ISD. Will arrange financing. (817)569-9334.
OWNER FINANCE
No banks, no credit. 2/2, 14x56’,
metal siding, CH/A. Low down, low
payments.
(817)975-1798.
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Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
Free
estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
Wanted to buy
HIGHWAY 380, DECATUR
10,000 square foot building, 10
acres. Office space on historic
square, for lease. Cannon Realty,
(940)393-5317.
Retail or commercial office space,
Hwy. 287 South. (940)627-0074.
Condos, town homes
Downstairs, 2/2 condo in Runaway
Bay. New carpet, jet tub.
Washer/dryer, refrigerator, no pets.
$750/month. (940)393-6139.
Runaway Bay condo, 1/1, 1-story,
$625/month, $200/deposit. Owner
pays water/sewer/trash. No pets or
smoking. (940)627-4397, Gussie.
Duplexes
Bridgeport, 2/2 with covered
carport, $700/month, $500/deposit.
And 2/1 with covered carport,
$595/month, $400/deposit. No
smoking and no pets. References
required. (940)390-7002.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, laundry room,
large kitchen, CH/A, fenced yard.
No smoking, no pets. Rental/credit
references required. $775/month
plus deposit. (940)393-6405.
2-story, 3/2 house. 1 acre, FM 730
in Boyd. Storage, carport, clean.
Available now. No inside pets.
$850/month,
$700/deposit.
(940)390-3141.
Bowie: 2/1, 706-B East Wilbarger.
Elaine Tubbleville, Leasing Manager, KARL KLEMENT PROPERTIES, INC. Phone: (940)627-6362.
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.
Country living. Newly remodeled
2/2/1, brick, 9 miles north of Decatur. $900/month plus deposit.
(214)215-9075.
Decatur, 2-bedroom home for lease
@ 803 N. Miller. $940/month. Available 2/1. (940)399-9721.
Move-in special! Several to choose
from, Boyd, Hilltop Village. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, $900/month. Call
Donna, (940)389-1615.
RENTALS
Decatur: 3/1/1, $790/month. 3/2,
$900/month. 3/2/1, $875/month.
1/1/4-carport. 2/1.
Boyd: 3/2/2, 1503 FM 2048.
Runaway Bay: 1/1, all appliances.
Property Management,
(940)368-1811.
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OPPORTUNITY
188 CR 2195 – Country 3/2 brick home on 2.798 acres, 24X30 man cave with 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 more information
CR 3390 – 160+/- acres with scattered trees, open coastal field, fenced, large stock tank.
2010 Oakcreek 3/2 doublewide. $783,000
4/2/2CP Waterfront home at Runaway Bay! Large open kitchen/dining/ living area w/WBFP and built-ins.
Spacious master bedroom with very large walk-in closet. There was a garage conversion into 2 additional
bedrooms. $170,500 Call Marilyn
201 PR 4573 – Commercial business off Hwy 114 with 2 large buildings on2.78+/- acres. $199,000
Great neighborhood! 3/2/2 brick with WBFP, office, storage building, covered patio, privacy fenced backyard.
$154,900 Call Marilyn
3/3.5 on 3 acres. Here’s your dream log home, beautiful custom built 2 story log home, 2,400 sq. ft., open floor
plan, custom cabinets in kitchen, island. 3/3.5, study, detached garage with workroom and
half bath and two car carport. Barn and storage building, fenced and cross fenced. $224,900 Call Pam. Need
more acreage? 61+acres next to this property available.
Check this out! 3,000 square foot home sitting on 6 spacious acres in a nice neighborhood! 5/3 for that big
family or there is an area that could be used as a mother in-law quarters and still have 3 bedrooms
for the rest of the family. All for $237,900 Call Rhonda
Have Buyers - Need Sellers!
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RENT TO OWN
3/2 double wide, fenced back yard,
like new. Justin area. Will work with
credit issues. $800/month.
(940)465-0011.
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.
Storage Buildings
Adult/Elderly Care
Elder care needed for woman,
part-time, some evenings & overnight stays required. Call for appointment, (940)427-5555.
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.
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[email protected].
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(940)427-2997, (940)389-0954.
Cute 2/1 home that just needs a little TLC. Attached to the rear of the house is a metal building that is the
utility room and the other half could be storage, workshop or possibly a 3rd bedroom or living area. Nice
backyard with small barn on the property. $44,900 Call Marilyn
Wooded & private 17 acre tract with rolling terrain and 3/1 frame house, storage building and large carport.
$148,000 Call Marilyn
Northwest ISD, 3/2 double wide in
Newark.
$650/month.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
!!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.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, mobile home.
108 W. Kentucky, Chico.
$600/month, $600/deposit. Call
Kevin, (719)660-5992.
165 CR 3225 – Extremely nice 3/2/2 home on an amazing corner lot filled with mature oak trees. $60,000
®
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Boyd ISD, 4/2 double wide on acre
lot, $850/month. Boyd ISD, 3/1 single wide on big lot w/trees.
(817)281-4311 or (817)422-3023.
Employment information
Mobile Homes
756 CR 1111 – 2 story Prairie 3/2.5 unbelievable home on 19.87 acres with trees, pond, separate quarters. $379,000
1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur
3/2, 2 acres, fireplace, pool, 12x24
storage
building,
fenced/cross-fenced. Horse ready.
Covered porches. $900/month,
$500/deposit. (940)433-3999.
Decatur - 3/2/2
Rodden Estates.
Immaculate home with
split bedrooms, privacy
fence. Ready to move
in. $169,900
Decatur - 284 acres,
water well, ponds, great
views, 730 north. Owner
financing available.
$2,650 per acre
Catlett Creek - Decatur
ISD- 20+ to 30+, lots
paved road, pasture for
horses, oak trees and
privacy for your home.
Owner fiancing available.
Restricted.
LOCATED AT
1705 S. FM 51, SUITE 104 •DECATUR, TEXAS
Bridgeport
Decatur
Rhome
1606 W. Bus. 380 817-638-5100 192 W. Hwy. 380
940-683-3080
940-627-3080
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
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• Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Kay Stanfield • Angie Uselton • Melissa Day
Boyd- Just reduced! Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car
garage brick home on 3.37 acres. Great horse property
that boasts of new garage, new carpet, cabinets and
appliances. Wood burning fireplace accents living area.
Kitchen has double ovens. Refrigerator will stay with
acceptable offer.
Preferred Properties
Each office is independently owned and operated.
Homes
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
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.
LOOKING FOR HOME
with owner financing. Good credit
references available.
(940)366-2373.
940-627-1990
Duplex,
Bridgeport.
3/2,
washer/dryer hookups, large yard,
maintenance included. Nice neighborhood. No pets, no smoking.
$900/month,
$750/deposit.
(940)393-2994 or (940)389-4066.
ER
940-845-2120
940-393-0421 Cell
• 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
2 large commercial buildings. 8,000
& 11,000 square feet. Boyd area.
(940)433-3133.
Mobile Homes
Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd, Associate
RENTALS
W
I
Acreage
HOUSE ON 2 WATER FRONT
lots, Lake Bridgeport (north). Boat
dock & crappie house, 2 large storage buildings, carport, large parking
space, lots extras. $395,000.
(940)393-2847.
EMPLOYMENT
102 W. Cates St. - Old nursing home on Westside of Bridgeport with lots of opportunities. Priced at $425,000
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 St. - 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 $5,250/acre
165 Aston Dr. - Lake cabin that has been recently updated by the dam on Lake Bridgeport. 2/2.5 enclosed
back porch. Crappie/boat house grandfathered in. $309,000 Call Mike Jones for more information.
144 Nottingham – Nice 3/2 home in Bridgeport. $115,000
1105 Hovey – Looking to put our business with Hwy frontage, then this is the building for you. $125,000
1111 Halsell St. - Looking for potential here. Could be restaurant or office space. $92,000
Segundo Dr. - Corner lot in Runaway Bay with scattered trees. $7,000
Decatur- Just listed! This property has it all--Very nice well built 2,400
sq. ft. brick home with 20x20 covered patio. 40x30 barn with living qrts.
36x22 work-loafing shed, working pens and squeeze chute-- 2 pondstanks all fenced and cross fenced on 34+ acres. Pride of ownership is
very apparent in this property. All utilities are plumbed gas or electricsuper energy efficient in winter and summer. Garage is oversized;
bedrooms are large, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas. This property
generates $4800.00 per year from Billboard Leases. The contract is up
fore renewal this year so most likely earnings will increase.
Chico- Just reduced! Nice rustic home on over 4 acres just off of FM 1655. This brick and
rock home has a metal roof, high cathedral ceiling in living room and long covered front and
back porches. Home was built with additional 500 sq. ft. upstairs that is ready to be finished for
additional living space. Acres has scattered trees and a large tank that still has water in this
drought.
Decatur- Superb custom home perfect for an active family. On largest lot in newer addition
making the back yard large for pool and play. Built ins in almost every bedroom. Walk-in closets
and own bathroom for each bedroom. Gourmet kitchen includes granite counter tops, gas
cook top, double convection ovens and warming drawer. Stay cozy with gas fireplace in master
bedroom & master bath. New pool has several water features.
Decatur- Very nice and spacious home in Ridgeview. Home features open floor plan with a
formal dining room and an office-study. An extra room off one bedroom could be playroom,
exercise, or sunroom. Gorgeous in-ground pool with oversized spa, and waterfall. The pool can
be heated in cold weather.
Decatur- Just listed! Excellent Hwy 287 road frontage just N of Decatur. Perfect location for
your business to get maximum exposure on these 3+ acres.
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
Childcare
Now hiring caregivers for Wednesday
night
ladies
class,
6:15p.m.-8:15p.m.. Good pay, background check required. Contact
Claudia, (817)366-5865 or
(817)638-5511.
Food service
Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes now hiring
cooks & dishwashers for weekdays
& weekends. Apply in person 2201
W. Main, Decatur, Mon.-Sat., between 2-5p.m.
Medical/Dental
Urgent Care Center in Decatur
seeking NCT or RT. Fax resume to
(940)626-2113.
Miscellaneous
BODY SHOP HELP WANTED
DETAIL/PORTER
If you have a good driving record,
are dependable, & have a positive
attitude. Apply in person to Johnny
Ward at Karl Klement Ford, Highway 287 South, Decatur.
Full-time position for auto
detailer/porter with ability to obtain
state inspection license. Current
state inspection license a plus.
9a.m.-7p.m., Mon.-Sat. Send resume to:
[email protected].
Now hiring at Hampton Inn and
Suites, Decatur, Texas. Housekeeping attendant, (full-time); night auditor, (part-time). Accepting bilingual
applicants only. Apply in person
only.
NOW HIRING
Experienced meat market manager,
assistant manager, graphic designer
and other positions listed on our
website. Apply at Market Place,
1202 S. FM 51, Decatur or:
www.marketplacegrocery.com.
Now hiring night auditor desk clerk
at Best Western, 1801 S. Highway
287, Decatur. Apply in person.
Trades
Applications being accepted for licensed journeyman & licensed
electrical apprentices with commercial experience. (940)627-5588.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS AT
THE ELEGANT TOUCH SALON
If you're a Massage Therapist or Esthetician who prefers to set your
own hours/appointments, then call
Jodi at (940)627-6362 and let her
tell you what we have to offer.
CDL-A driver needed. Must have
clean record, tanker endorsement,
Haz-Mat and at least 3-years driving
experience. Home most nights. Paid
vacations and paid Holidays. Apply
in person at Gilco Lubricants, 206
CR4384, Decatur, (940)433-2754.
DELIVERY DRIVER
Advantage Supply is accepting applications for local retail office products delivery drivers. Wise County
and surrounding area Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Must be customer service orientated, well groomed, reliable with
clean driving record. Great compensation. Work from home! Fax resume to: (817)768-2452.
Drivers:
$0 DOWN PAID CDL TRAINING
Guaranteed job placement. 4-week
training. Fort Worth based, full
benefits! $40K-$50K first year.
(817)529-5800.
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579
or (940)427-4953.
Manual machinist needed. B&R Machining Services, Inc., 2004-B North
Chico Highway, Bridgeport.
(940)683-4380.
Mechanics wanted to install AC on
school buses. Starting at $8/hour. If
interested, call Bob, (817)636-2308.
Position available immediately.
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.
PART-TIME LIBRARIAN
POSITION OPEN AT THE
CITY OF ALVORD
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Must be friendly, organized, andwork well with people. Previous library experience a plus. Must be
able to work 25-hours per week.
Salary negotiable. Application deadline: February 1, 2012. Applications
may be picked up and returned to:
Alvord City Hall
215 W. Elm
Alvord, TX 76225
(940)427-5916.
Now hiring Class A CDL driver with
experience and good driving record.
No late evenings or overnight stays
required. Apply in person, 1002 10th
Street, Bridgeport, TX.
Sales/customer service. Must be
highly skilled w/computers, customer service, organization, detail
oriented, & team player. Weekends
required. Apply in person to 601
Old Base Road Aurora, TX.
(817)489-5150,
www.mdresort.com.
OTR DRIVER NEEDED
Anchor O Transportation, at least
3-years flatbed experience needed.
Clean driving record, drug free,
must pass DOT physical Call
(940)683-2151.
Worker experienced in prepreg
composite lay-up with vacuum bagging. Bodywork experience helpful.
Fax resume to (940)627-3317.
Office
SALES PROFESSIONAL
Advantage Supply is accepting applications for local outside sales representatives within the office products and business furniture industry.
Wise County and surrounding area
Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Must have sales experience, well groomed, reliable with
Retail/Sales
HIRING SALESMAN
on commission basis, for hotel in
Decatur. (940)627-3876.
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.
Oilfield CDL drivers needed. Must
be 25-years or older. Forestburg
area. (940)745-1559.
Hiring Equipment operators,
$12-$14/hour. Valid driver’s license,
background check, drug test required. Apply in person, 115 E. First
Street, Justin.
Hiring general maintenance mechanic, $12-$14/hour. Valid driver’s
license, background check, drug
test required. Apply in person, 115
E. First Street, Justin.
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.
The Reno Police Department is recruiting a Police Chief. More info at
www.cityofrenotx.com on PD page.
Forward resume to:
[email protected].
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Looking for just
the right job?
SERVICES
Sub Surface Tools is seeking an
equipment technician to support operations in Bridgeport, TX. Will inspect, maintain, and prepare well
control and tubular equipment. Must
live within the Bridgeport area and
have mechanics knowledge and experience working in a warehouse or
the oilfield. Forklift and overhead
crane experience a plus! Apply at:
www.superiorenergy.com/careers.
WATER/WASTEWATER CREW
LEADER NEEDED IN ALVORD
Full time position open with medical
& dental benefits, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and TMRS retirement (2:1
matching). Salary based on experience. Job Description: Responsible
for supervising, leading, and directing small crews engaged in the
maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; must hold
a Grade C Ground Water and Class
II Wastewater Collection or Treatment Certification as mandated by
the appropriate state agency, and
does related work as required. Job
duties: Collect samples, keep records of activities and enter information into database, operate collection system lift stations, perform
routine, preventative, corrective,
and emergency maintenance on all
plant structures and equipment,
generate and complete work orders
using computerized maintenance
management system, and perform
related duties as assigned. Applications will be accepted at City Hall,
215 W. Elm Street, Alvord, TX between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. Forms or additional information can be obtained by contacting the City Secretary at (940)
427-5916. Deadline for applications
is February 5, 2012.
Yard/shop hand needed. B&R Machining, Inc., 2004-B N. Chico Highway,
Bridgeport,
TX.
(940)683-4380.
SERVICES
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
SERVIC
Childcare
Now enrolling: daycare, pre-school,
school,
infant-9th
grade.
(940)433-2147.
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.
Business
Rick’s
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
940-683-3770
Bridgeport, TX 76426
AFFORDABLE INSURANCE
for self-employed, small business &
individuals. Health, life, dental/vision, supplements, long-term care,
retirement.
FREE
quote.
(940)367-4181.
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
Businesses: lower liabilities, increase assets, improve profit margins. Let us show you how. Operating Capital, LLC, (940)627-6008.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
S&S PAINTING
Interior & exterior. Paint & stain
cabinets. Free estimates. Call
Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845.
Housecleaning
AFFORDABLE HOME CLEANING
18-years professional experience,
Wise County. Special 1-time, on-going services available. Thorough,
current local references. Supplies
provided. (940)389-4236.
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE
Commercial, residential, bonded/insured. Make ready, 1-time or repeat. We clean what others miss.
pennyWise Cleaning Service,
(940)210-5450.
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
FARM A
RANC
Farm Equipment
NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
Hesston belt buckle collection, included all years 1979-2010. $750.
Also, other assorted belt buckles.
Call (940)872-9556.
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
AL SALINAS FENCING
All types fencing. Braces, gates,
cattle guards, livestock shelters,
carports, pre-made braces.
(940)577-0878.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
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
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
PURINA 20% ALL NATURAL
cubes. Was $10.95; now $9.75
(50-LB. bag); OR $390/ton. AGVantage Farm & Ranch, Highway 287, 1
mile north of Highway 380, Decatur.
Mon.-Fri., 8a.m.-7p.m.; Sat.,
8a.m.-5p.m. (940)627-2312.
Livestock care/training
DO YOU WANT TO FREEZE BRAND
your cows? Call for details. Jarrod,
(940)389-3135;
Robert,
(940)393-6780.
HORSESHOEING & TRAINING
Darwin Spotted Tail, graduate Oklahoma Horseshoeing School.
(940)627-4206; cell (940)389-0849.
Pasture and feed
BLACK ANGUS BULLS
11-15 months. Registered, easy
calving, out of A.I. sires. Pictures &
details: www.ntin.net/TruittFarms,
(940)964-2273.
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
Alfalfa & Brougham Alfalfa mix. Average 70 lb. bales. Rhome area.
(940)433-3165.
HAY FOR SALE
Cow hay for sale, mixed grass. Call
(940)433-2678 or cell,
(940)337-1728.
HAY FOR SALE
Mixed grass. Round
(940)393-2456.
Fence Pipe and Supplies
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.
940-759-2203
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE
cubes. Was $10.95; now $9.75
8a.m.-5p.m. (940)627-2312.
Decatur, 502-B N. Sewell (near Harmon Park), Sat., Jan. 21, 8a.m.-?
Multi-family sale, something for everyone!
PETS
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Seasoned oak firewood, delivery
available. (940)389-6407.
HODGES AUTOMOTIVE
Contact our experienced technicians for all your automotive repair
needs! 1400 E. Wise, Bowie;
(940)872-5020;
www.HodgesAutomotive.com.
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
FARM AND
RANCH
Let me fix it
FARM AND RANCH
Muenster, TX
bales.
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• Pets
PETS
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
BORDER COLLIE MIX
puppies, free to good homes,
6-months-old, 2 males, 2 females.
Call (940)395-0955.
Schnauzer puppies, CKC registered, 3 females, 1 male,
12-weeks-old, 1st shots/wormed.
(940)433-8421.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Firewood
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
split oak, pecan & mesquite. Seasoned or green. Call (940)389-3413
or (940)389-8511.
FIREWOOD
Well split, seasoned oak. Immediate
delivery. (940)366-9973 or
(940)366-6516, ask for Dawn.
Miscellaneous
HALLMARK AMERICAN SPIRIT
QUARTER ORNAMENTS
for states #1-20. Also, Sacagawea
golden dollar ornament. Paid
$315.45. Need to sell. Make offer.
(940)872-9556.
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.
Also, other assorted belt buckles.
Call (940)872-9556.
• Appliances
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Silverware wanted! (Must be sterling.) Forks, spoons, platters, pitchers, etc. (817)281-7772.
Clothing/Jewelry
Coins wanted! Pre-1965, silver, 10¢
to 5¢, 50¢, $1. Also gold coins &
jewelry.
We
pay
cash.
(817)281-7772.
Furniture
AARONS LEASE RETURNS
New 73” Mitsubishi DLP TV, $1,499.
Cleaned and sanitized mattress
sets, $129. Sofa and love seat, both
$379. 3-piece accessory table from
$79. Lamp pairs from $39. Laptops
from $289. Nearly new refrigerators
from $389. Much more. Cash and
carry or credit card. Delivery available. Short on cash? Lease to own
in 12-months with no credit required. 1300 FM 51 South, Decatur,
across the road from Blockbuster;
(940)627-5013. Ask for Miles.
VENDING MACHINE
pallet jack, oblong table w/bench
and 3 chaprs; contour, adjustable
bed; Body by Jake machine; antique
round table, buffet, office desk.
(940)627-6642, (940)626-9523.
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Ramps, mobility scooters, golf carts
and repairs. Free pickup and delivery. Call Matt Sadberry @ MedCare/Maximum. (940)393-1427.
TRANSPORTATION
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
TRANSPORT
Cars
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.
Alvord, 100 Ashley Street, Sat., Jan.
21, 9a.m. Multi-family, baby
clothes/items
(for
twins),
men’s/women’s/children’s clothing,
recliner (very good condition), decor.
Decatur, 654 Acorn, Fri.-Sat., Jan.
20-21, 7a.m.-noon. Lots of everything.
DEPENDABLE CARS & TRUCKS
$3,500 or less. Cowgirl
Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway 287, Decatur,
TX;
(940)626-0070. Let’s do
business! www.cowgirlautosales.com.
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
2008 GMC 2500
HD crew cab, less than 35,000
miles, gooseneck hookup, running
boards, large extend mirrors, OnStar. $23,000. (940)395-0955.
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1 WEEK
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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
Local Paper. Local News.
Loyal Readers.
10A
NOTICES
Legal notices
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, January 28,
2012. (Bad weather date: 2-4-12)
Sale items consist of household
items, clothing, furniture and tools,
belonging to the following persons:
Jacinda Milford, Jan Files, Holly
Thompson, Edna Roberds, Raul
Pecina, RJ Goodman.
Terms: cash at the time of sale.
The Extra Closet reserves the right
to refuse any or all bids.
COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING
OF NO SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT AND INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
This Notice shall satisfy the
above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF
FUNDS
On or about 2/3/2012 the City of
Boyd will submit a request to the
Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs (TDA-ORA)
for the release of Texas Community
Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development act of 1974
(P.L. 93-383), as amended, to undertake a Water System Improvements project known as 711051, to
install 6,402 LF of 6" & 8" water
main, 13 hydrants, gate valves,
service re-connections, pavement
repair and associated appurtenances at SH 114 from N. Agnew to
Smith, Smith from SH 114 to street
end, W. Hobbs from Smith to existing line end. Alternately, install an
additional 800 LF of 6” & 8” water
main and associated appurtenances
at Knox Ave from SH 114 to the
east 300 LF and at Smith from
street end to the north 500 LF. The
City of Boyd has been awarded
$275,000 in grant funds and shall
contribute $13,750 in match funds.
FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Boyd has determined
that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental
Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review
Record (ERR) on file at the Boyd
City Hall, 100 E Rock Island Ave,
Boyd, Texas 76023 and may be examined or copied weekdays from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency
disagreeing with this determination
or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments
to the Office of the Mayor. The local
comment period begins on
1/19/2012 and ends on 2/2/2012. All
comments received by 2/2/2012 will
be considered by the City of Boyd
prior to authorizing submission of a
request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part
of this Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Boyd certifies to
TDA-ORA that Brent Wilson in his
capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal
Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to
the environmental review process
and that these responsibilities have
been satisfied. TDA-ORA approval
of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Boyd to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO
RELEASE OF FUNDS
TDA-ORA will consider objections
to its release of funds and the City
of Boyd certification received by
2/21/2012 or a period of fifteen days
from its receipt of the request
(whichever is later) only if they are
on one of the following bases: (a)
the certification was not executed by
the Certifying Officer or other officer
of the City of Boyd approved by
TDA-ORA (b) the City of Boyd has
omitted a step or failed to make a
decision or finding required by HUD
regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c)
the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed
funds or incurred costs not author-
ized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by
TDA-ORA; or (d) another Federal
agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR
Part 1504 has submitted a written
finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. The anticipated
state comment period is 2/4/2012
through 2/21/2012. Objections must
be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures
(24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to The Texas Department
of Agriculture - Office of Rural Affairs at P.O. Box 12847, Austin,
Texas 78711. Potential objectors
should contact TDA-ORA to verify
the actual last day of the objection
period. Brent Wilson, Mayor
Public Service Announcement:
Fair Housing, It's the Law
To promote fair housing practices,
the City of Boyd 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 Boyd does
not discriminate on the basis of
color, national origin, sex, religion,
age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.
Bids & Proposals
INVITATION TO BID
The Aurora Cemetery Association
is accepting sealed bids for mowing,
weedeating and general maintenance on approximately 12 acres.
(3 open acres) For additional information please call (817)636-2303.
Sealed bids will be accepted until
January 31, 2012. Bids may be
mailed to Aurora Cemetery Association, PO Box 205, Rhome, Texas
76078.
INVITATION TO BID
Wise County is accepting formal
sealed bids for the following:
TRUCK TRACTOR
Sealed bids will be accepted in
the Wise County Asset Control Office at 400 W Walnut, or P.O. Box
952 Decatur, TX 76234 by Diana
Alexander, Asset Control Specialist,
until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February
2, 2012. Specifications and bid
forms may be obtained by contacting the Wise County Asset Control
Office at 940-627-3312. Bids will be
publicly opened and read at 10:00
a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012 in
the Wise County Asset Control Office at 400 W Walnut, Decatur, TX.
The Commissioners' Court of Wise
County will consider bids for award
at the next regularly scheduled
Commissioners' Court at the location posted on the agenda. Wise
County reserves the right to accept
and/or reject any and all bids for any
reason whatsoever.
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
The Northwest Independent
School District will receive Request
for Proposals (RFP) in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO
Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas,
76177-0070 or delivering to 2001
Texan Drive, Justin, Texas 76247
for:
Laminating Film
RFP #012014-01-002
February 17, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M.
The District shall receive the proposals at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive,
Justin, TX 76247, at the specified
time and date. Proposals will be
opened as received and recorded.
Proposal forms will be released
starting Monday, January 16, 2012,
from the Purchasing Department by
contacting Jennifer Tallman, fax
817.698.1004
or
e-mail
[email protected].
Northwest ISD reserves the right
to reject any/or all proposals and to
accept any proposal or combination
of proposals deemed most advantageous to the Northwest Independent
School District and to waive any informalities in bidding.
NOTICE TO VENDORS
INVITATION TO BID
CSP# 02032012-1
Pogue Construction Company will
receive subcontractor proposals for
Roanoke Elementary School 2012
Additions at 1512 Bray Central
Drive, Suite 300, McKinney, TX
75069. Pogue Construction is acting as a Construction Manager at
Risk for the Northwest Independent
School District for:
Roanoke Elementary School 2012
Additions containing:
• All trades.
Before February 3, 2012 @ 2:00
P.M., Pogue Construction Company
shall receive the proposals at Pogue
Construction's office, and shall open
all proposals at 2:00 PM, February
3, 2012. Drawings, specifications,
and proposal forms may be obtained beginning January 17, 2012
from K&M Reproduction, 9076 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75243,
214/369-4333. A total deposit of
$150 will be required to obtain one
set of drawings and one project
manual. Deposit checks will be returned if the Proposal Documents
are returned to the construction
manager's office in good condition,
within ten (10) days after the Proposal opening.
Pogue Construction reserves the
right to reject any/or all proposals
and to accept any proposal or combination of proposals deemed most
advantageous to the Northwest Independent School District and to
waive any informalities in bidding.
Questions concerning the project
may be directed to Pogue Construction at (972) 529-9401.
Notice to Creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original
Letters Testamentary for the Estate
of Oscar Womack, Deceased, were
issued on December 9, 2011 in
Cause No. PR-3200, pending in the
County Court at Law #2 of Wise
County, Texas, to: Dorothy Oleta
Womack.
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them to the undersigned within the
time and in the manner prescribed
by law.
c/o: Anne Christine Clary
Attorney at Law
313 North Main Street
PO Box 1149(940)683-4061
Springtown, Texas 76082
Dated the 14 day of December,
2011.
Anne Christine Clary
Attorney for the The Estate of
Oscar Womack
State Bar No. 24052009
313 N. Main Street
PO Box 1149
Springtown, Texas 76082
Telephone: (817)523-5611
Facsimile: (817)523-6534
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original
Letters Testamentary for the Estate
of BONNIE L. KONGABLE, Deceased, were issued on January 13,
2012 in Cause No. PR3192, pending in the County Court at Law
Number Two of Wise County,
Texas, to:
JOHN ROBERT KONGABLE
Claims may be presented to:
JOHN ROBERT KONGABLE,
Independent Executor of the Estate
of BONNIE L. KONGABLE
c/o GRIFFITH, JAY & MICHEL, LLP
2200 Forest Park Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76110-1732
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
DATED the 13th day of January,
2012.
GRIFFITH, JAY & MICHEL, LLP
2200 Forest Park Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76110-1732
Telephone: (817) 926-2500
Facsimile: (817) 926-2505
By: Ross P. Griffith
State Bar No. 08482050
Attorney for John Robert Kongable,
Independent Executor
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11A
SPORTS
SWIMMING
Lady Eagles win first, Eagles second at meet
The Decatur Lady Eagles won
their final tuneup meet Thursday
before the District 6-4A swimming
championships.
The Lady Eagles scored 95
points to top Wichita Falls Rider
and Wichita Falls.
Decatur won a pair of relays.
Emily Howdeshell, Baley Phariss, Madison Phariss and Reagan
Ralston teamed to win the 200yard medley in 2:20.5.
Haley Dennard, Kate Grant,
Guirnalda Lopez and Katey Rowden swam 4:25.12 to win the 400
freestyle.
Dennard captured the 200 freestyle in 2:10.87. Grant took second
in 2:21.73 and Howdeshell fourth
in 2:37.76.
Rowden won the 50 freestyle
in 26.19. Dennard took second in
26.46. Lopez finished fourth in 31
seconds.
Rowden also won the 100 freestyle in 58.06. Ralston took second in 1:08.94. Baley Phariss was
fourth in 1:15.03.
Grant finished second in the
500 freestyle in 6:17.84 and How-
deshell fourth in 7:11.81.
Lopez was second in the 100
backstroke in 1:22.31.
Baley Phariss finished ahead
of her teammate Ralston to win
the 100 breaststroke in 1:28.25.
Ralston swam 1:32.41.
The Decatur Eagles took second
at the meet with 56 points.
The quartet of Dosson Lewthwaite, Daniel Smyers, Arin Blaylock and Josh Santos won the 200
medley in 2:02.81.
Smyers, Dale, Lewthwaite and
Blaylock took second in the 200
freestyle in 1:25.19.
Lewthwaite won the 200 individual medley in 2:37.06.
Blaylock finished first in the 100
butterfly in 1:04.21.
Smyers was second in the 100
freestyle, swimming 57.75. Dale
was sixth in 1:13.9.
Smyers took third in the 50 freestyle in 25.75. Dale was eighth in
31.39.
Lewthwaite swam 1:07.82 to
take second in the 100 backstroke.
Blaylock took fourth in the 100
breaststroke in 1:17.95.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Home for all seasons
Busy slate
keeps Redwine
in gym
Slidell 62, Bellevue 52
The Slidell Lady Greyhounds
ran their winning streak in district games to 32 games Friday
with a 62-52 win over Bellevue.
Brooke Rhodes poured in
28 points and pulled down 17
rebounds. Katy Stephens finished with 19 points, and Caitlin Pruett made 13 plus eight
rebounds.
Slidell moved to 6-0 in District 17-A.
The Lady Greyhounds led 1817 early in the second quar ter
before going on a 14-2 run.
Slidell led 32-24 at halftime.
Stephens and Rhodes closed
the third quar ter with threepointers to push the Slidell
lead to 52-36.
Saginaw 51, Northwest 46
Saginaw doubled up Nor thwest in the second quar ter, 168, to pave the way for a 51-46
victor y Friday.
Saginaw led 30-18 at halftime and 42-29 entering the
final quar ter. The Lady Texans
outscored Saginaw 17-9 in the
four th frame.
Sarah Moss led Nor thwest
with 13 points, seven assists
and six steals. Brianna Barhill
had 13 points and six rebounds. Shayla Vegas finished
with nine points.
ROOM WITH A VIEW — Joey Redwine spends a bulk of her time in the gym at Decatur High School in the gym during
volleyball and basketball. Her work on the court has the Lady Eagles off to an 18-5 start, including 3-0 in 7-3A.
because we had so many
people graduate,” Redwine
explained.
She thought it would be a
harder adjustment moving
from the bench to the starting lineup.
“It’s been easy to step into
that role,” Redwine said.
Garner points out that
she played major minutes
last year off the bench.
“She played a majority of
the time last year, so it was
not as big of an adjustment,”
he noted.
At 5-11 with long arms
and speed, Redwine has
been a mismatch for many
teams. With more experience, she’s learned to take
advantage of the mismatch-
es.
“She’s good at recognizing mismatches,” Garner
said. “We run a lot of things
through her.”
With athleticism and ability to run the floor, Redwine
gives the Lady Eagles a versatile weapon in transition
and has allowed them to run
a more up-tempo offense.
“That’s our strong point,”
Redwine said. “Once we get
the ball, we’re ready to go. I
enjoy the faster game. With
my longer legs, it’s easy to
get down the floor.”
While leading the team in
scoring, Redwine still can’t
get away from sharing the
ball and dishing out assists
like in volleyball. She’s sec-
ond on the team in assists
with 3.1 per game. But she
said she defers to point
guard Allie Handlon to run
the show on the basketball
court.
Playing volleyball and
basketball
year-round,
there’s never an offseason
for Redwine.
“I’m always in season,”
she said. “It can be difficult
balancing it all, but with the
right mindset, it’s not too
bad.”
She tries to avoid the
question of which sport she
favors.
“I love them both the
same,” Redwine said. “They
are completely different.
Basketball is really physi-
cal. In volleyball, you get to
slam the ball down.”
Redwine hasn’t made a
decision about her future,
but she expects to play volleyball in college next year.
Until then she can be
found in her normal place,
the gym.
“You can’t lead by telling
people to be here,” Redwine
said. “You have to lead by
example. I want to show the
younger ones what it takes
to be successful.”
Which includes a tough
attitude along with the
work ethic.
“I’m persistent with everything I do,” she said. “I’m
not giving up whatever I
do.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lady Eagles remain unbeaten in District 7-3A
The Decatur Lady Eagles
used a strong defensive effort Friday to run their District 7-3A record to 3-0 with
a 39-24 win over Castleberry.
The Lady Eagles held
Castleberry to 14 points in
Alvord 50, City View 31
The Alvord Lady Bulldogs
(24-2, 7-0) closed out a perfect run through the first half
of District 9-2A Friday with a
50-31 win over City View.
Madi Lynch and Carley King
scored 12 points each. Ariel
Rogers and Kala Cash added
seven points apiece.
Alvord built a double-digit
lead, 32-21, in the second
quar ter with a 14-9 run. Alvord
held City View to a field goal
and seven free throws in the
frame.
The Lady Bulldogs built the
advantage to 44-25 in the third
quar ter, outscoring City View
12-4.
Era 58, Chico 53
The Era Lady Hornets took
an 18-12 lead in the first quarter and held on for a 58-53
win Friday over the Chico Lady
Dragons.
Malori Moss led Chico with
20 points, hitting four threepointers. She also grabbed
nine rebounds.
Hannah Avants added 16
points, and Molli Umphress 11.
Era led 32-26 at halftime and
48-41 entering the four th quarter.
By RICHARD GREENE
The gym is truly Joey
Redwine’s second home.
Starting with volleyball
two-a-days in August and
on to the current basketball
season, the Decatur senior
has found herself in the gym
nearly anytime the doors
are open.
“It’s crazy. It’s a lot of
hours here,” Redwine said
about the gym.
But the hard work and
long hours paid off for the
Lady Eagles volleyball team
with a third straight district
title and a trip to the region
quarterfinal. It’s now paying dividends for the Decatur basketball team during
an 18-5 start to the season
and a 3-0 record in District
7-3A heading into Tuesday’s
game with Bridgeport.
Redwine, who was the
2011 7-3A Newcomer of
the Year as the first player
off the bench for the league
champions, is hoping to help
Decatur get a fourth district
title in her two sports.
“That’d be awesome,” she
said. “Not many say that
they’ve won four district
titles.”
Decatur basketball coach
Billy Garner said it’s not an
accident that teams with
Redwine have been so successful.
“She works hard and does
a little bit of everything,”
the coach said. “She’ll get
after it and is always out
there busting her tail.”
Last season coming off the
bench, Redwine averaged
7.8 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Her totals are up dramatically this year as a starter.
She’s averaging 12.4 points,
6.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists
and 2.8 steals.
“I knew I had to step up
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
ROUNDUP
the final three quarters.
The strong defense made
up for Decatur’s struggle
on offense. After scoring 10
points in the first quarter,
the Lady Eagles only hit
double figures in one other
frame — the fourth with 14.
“This game was a good
example of why you have to
play good defense because
some nights you just stink
on offense,” said Decatur
coach Billy Garner.
Joey Redwine led Decatur
with 17 points, six rebounds,
five assists and three steals.
Allie Handlon added six
points, four assists and
three rebounds. Murphy
Graham scored six points
and grabbed six boards.
Shelby Drews had nine
rebounds with four points.
Decatur broke the deadlock at 10 after the first
quarter by outscoring Castleberry 7-4 in the second
quarter.
The Lady Eagles built the
lead to 25-18 in the third
quarter.
BOYS
BASKETBALL
ROUNDUP
Northwest 66, Saginaw 48
The Northwest Texans ended
their two-game skid in District
7-5A Friday with a 66-48 win
over Saginaw.
Northwest broke the game
open with a 23-8 run in the
second quarter, taking a 38-19
lead.
Orlando Byrd led the Texans
with 15 points, hitting three
three-pointers.
Todd
Christensen added 13 points and
nine rebounds. Peri James
handed out eight assists with
his seven points.
City View 63, Alvord 59
Trevor Hardee turned in another monster game, but it was
not enough to lift the Alvord
Bulldogs past City View in a 6359 loss Friday.
Hardee scored 37 points and
grabbed 19 rebounds with three
steals and five blocked shots.
Alvord fell behind 40-31 at
halftime. The Bulldogs rallied in
the third quarter to get within
one, 52-51. City View held Alvord at bay in the final frame.
Slidell 62, Bellevue 52
Trent Garrett scored 14
points, and Tyler Maynard added 13 as the Slidell Greyhounds
took down Bellevue 62-52 Friday.
Era 55, Chico 52
Era edged Chico 55-52 Friday.
Dylan Hightower scored 21
points and grabbed eight boards
for Chico. Victor Segura added
nine points and five assists.
12A
SPORTS
ON SLATE
Girls Basketball
Friday, Jan. 20
Alvord at Henrietta, 7 p.m.
Millsap at Boyd, 6:30 p.m.
Castleberry at Bridgeport,
6:30 p.m.
Poolville at Chico, 6:30
p.m.
Decatur at Burleson
Centennial, 6:15 p.m.
Fossil Ridge at Northwest,
6 p.m.
Brock at Paradise,
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Holliday at Alvord, 7 p.m.
Jacksboro at Boyd,
6:30 p.m.
Lake Worth at Bridgeport,
6:30 p.m.
Chico at Collinsville,
6:30 p.m.
Decatur at Mineral Wells,
6:30 p.m.
Northwest at Southlake
Carroll, 6 p.m.
Paradise at Tolar, 6:30 p.m.
Slidell at Midway, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27
Alvord at Ponder, 7 p.m.
Boyd at Peaster, 6:30 p.m.
Centennial at Bridgeport,
6:30 p.m.
Chico at Perrin-Whitt,
6:30 p.m.
Decatur at Lake Worth,
6:30 p.m.
Northwest at Keller, 6 p.m.
Godley at Paradise,
6:30 p.m.
Gold-burg at Slidell, 6 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Peaster holds off Panthers’ charge
By RICHARD GREENE
After falling behind by 10 points
early in the second half, Conner
Berry drained a three-pointer with
6:02 left Friday to bring his Paradise
Panthers within two points of the
Peaster Greyhounds.
They turned out to be the last
points of the night for the Panthers.
Peaster ended the game on a 10-0
run and secured a 37-25 victory at
Paradise High School gym.
“Their defense prevents you from
doing anything,” said Paradise coach
Tim Dukes. “They are a good team.
We’re coming along.”
Peaster (18-3) maintained its
share of the District 10-2A lead with
Brock at 5-0.
The loss ended the Panthers’ twogame winning streak and dropped
them to 3-2 in the league and 12-10
overall.
“We’ve now got to play with a chip
on our shoulder and play like every game is our last,” said Paradise
center Keaton Hickman. “We got
to come out with big wins against
teams like this.”
The Panthers didn’t make it easy
on themselves, missing free throws.
Only one of their dozen attempts
came in the fourth quarter.
“The difference in the game was
free throws,” Dukes said. “We were
5-for-12. You can’t win close games
going 5-for-12.”
From the field, Paradise shot 33
percent, hitting nine of its 27 attempts. The Panthers hit two of
their 11 three-point attempts.
“We had real good patience,” said
Hickman, who led the Panthers with
10 points and eight rebounds. “We
weren’t hitting our outside shots.”
Peaster didn’t fare much better
from the field, shooting 35 percent,
12-for-34. The Panthers kept the
tempo down and allowed only four
points in transition.
“Our plan was to keep it in the 30s
and slow them down,” Dukes said.
After Berry’s three-pointer early
in the fourth quarter, Peaster’s Ty
Ballard hit a trey of his own on the
Lady Panthers end losing streak
By RICHARD GREENE
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Holliday at Alvord, 8 p.m.
Jacksboro at Boyd, 8 p.m.
Lake Worth at Bridgeport,
8 p.m.
Chico at Collinsville, 8 p.m.
Decatur at Mineral Wells,
8 p.m.
Paradise at Tolar, 8 p.m.
Northwest at Southlake
Carroll, 8 p.m.
Slidell at Midway, 8 p.m.
Swimming
Saturday, Jan. 28
Decatur at Denton Aquatic
Center, District Meet
Girls Soccer
Thursday, Jan. 19
Northwest at Byron Nelson
Tournament
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Northwest at Weatherford,
7 p.m.
Boys Soccer
Thursday, Jan. 19
Northwest at Brenham
Showcase
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Northwest at Fort Worth
Eastern Hills, 7 p.m.
WISE COUNTY GIRLS
BASKETBALL LEADERS
Scoring
Name, School Points Per Game
Brooke Rhodes, Slidell
19
Hannah Avants, Chico
18.4
Shae Williams, Boyd
14
Leah Guinn, Bridgeport
14
Lauren Hart, Bridgeport
13
Joey Redwine, Decatur
12.4
Malori Moss, Chico
11.5
Chelsea Landes, Boyd
11.2
Makala Neighbors, Par.
11.2
Jordan Ward, Alvord
11.0
Makenna Burt, Paradise
10.8
Caitlin Pruett, Slidell
10.7
Brianna Barnhill, Nwest
10.5
Katy Stephens, Slidell
9.8
Madi Lynch, Alvord
8.8
Sarah Moss, Northwest
8.4
Murphy Graham, Decatur
8.4
See all area leaders at
wcmessenger.com
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
CLOSE ENCOUNTER — Paradise’s
Keaton Hickman looks for a shot over
Peaster’s Caleb Davis.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Boys Basketball
Friday, Jan. 20
Alvord at Henrietta,
8:30 p.m.
Millsap at Boyd, 8 p.m.
Castleberry at Bridgeport,
8 p.m.
Poolville at Chico, 8 p.m.
Decatur at Burleson
Centennial, 8 p.m.
Fossil Ridge at Northwest,
7:30 p.m.
Brock at Paradise, 8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27
Alvord at Ponder, 8:30 p.m.
Boyd at Peaster, 8 p.m.
Centennial at Bridgeport,
8 p.m.
Chico at Perrin-Whitt,
8 p.m.
Decatur at Lake Worth,
8 p.m.
Godley at Paradise, 8 p.m.
Northwest at Keller, 8 p.m.
Gold-burg at Slidell, 8 p.m.
next trip down the floor to stretch
the lead back to five, 30-25. Ballard’s
three-pointer started the closing run
for Peaster that included four free
throws from Caleb Davis. He led
Peaster with 12 points. Josh Davis
added 11 points.
Peaster threatened to pull away
early with an 11-1 run in the first
quarter to build an 11-3 lead. Two
shots from Logan Bailey brought
the Panthers back within four by
the end of the quarter. Bailey scored
six for the Panthers.
Hickman got Paradise within two,
11-9, with 6:20 left in the first half.
Peaster went on a 7-1 run to end
the half and take an 18-10 halftime
lead.
Josh Davis put Peaster up by 10,
22-12, 2:15 into the second half.
Paradise whittled the deficit back
to four with three free throws from
Berry and Taylor Choate’s lone basket of the night, a three-pointer.
Berry finished with six points.
Peaster held the four-point edge
entering the fourth quarter, 24-20.
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
RISING TO THE OCCASION — Paradise’s Courtney Kerr
drives to the basket during the Lady Panthers’ win Friday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Boyd tries to fight
back into 10-2A race
By RICHARD GREENE
After a narrow, 47-43 loss
at Tolar, the Boyd Lady Yellowjackets fell to 3-4 and
fourth place in the tight
District 10-2A race for the
third playoff spot.
But with seven games left
in district play going into
Tuesday’s game at Godley,
Boyd coach Lynn Cranfill
said there is still an opportunity to get back in
the race. Boyd (15-7) will
need to get at least one win
this week Tuesday against
Godley or at home Friday
against Millsap. Boyd lost
to both in the first half of
10-2A play.
“If we can get both, it’d
be great,” Cranfill said. “We
have to get one in order to
get in the race. We’ll still
have to have some help.
“Everyone fighting for
third is balanced. It’s going
to be a three- to four-point
game every night.”
Boyd will have the benefit
in the second half of playing a majority of its games
at home. All the Lady Yellowjackets’ games against
the other teams fighting for
third in the league — Millsap, Jacksboro, Paradise
and Tolar — will be at Boyd
High School.
“The people we need
to beat are coming here,”
Cranfill said. “With a young
team, we’re a lot more comfortable at home. We’ll have
a chance to get in, if we relax
and play good basketball.”
Friday against Tolar, the
Lady Yellowjackets took a
lead into the fourth quarter,
34-28. Tolar made a quick
run to pull ahead, then hit
free throws at the end to
extend its lead to four. Boyd
was outscored 19-9 in the final frame.
Shae Williams led Boyd
with 14 points. Kallie Tyner
added 10. Abby Harrell finished with nine.
The Paradise Lady Panthers used a 14-1 run to
start the second half to
put their four-game losing
streak behind them Friday.
Makenna Burt scored 19
points, and Makala Neighbors added 18 as the Lady
Panthers cruised to the 6144 victory over the Peaster
Lady Greyhounds at Paradise High School gym.
“This feels really good,”
Neighbors said. “It means
we still have a chance for
the playoffs.”
The Lady Panthers (1311) are one game back of
third-place Tolar at the end
of the first half of District
10-2A play at 3-4.
Paradise coach Eddie
Fortenberry said he’s glad
to see his team put behind
them the losing streak that
dated to Christmas.
“We’re better than we’ve
been playing,” he said. “I’m
so proud of the girls. They
could’ve hung it up. This
tells me a lot about them.”
The Lady Panthers scored
the game’s first four points
and led throughout. Paradise owned a 32-23 halftime
lead.
The Lady Panthers tightened up defensively in the
third quarter and broke
the game open. Paradise
held Peaster to a field goal
and two free throws in the
frame. Peaster was 1-for-6
from the field in the quarter
and turned the ball over 10
times.
“It was super,” Fortenberry said about his team’s
defense in the third quarter.
“We told the girls at halftime that if they can’t score,
they can’t beat us.”
Burt, who had 13 points
in the first half, put in four
at the beginning of the third
quarter before picking up
her fourth foul and being
forced to the bench.
With her off the floor,
Neighbors stepped up to
lead the Lady Panthers’
offense. She scored seven
straight points, including a
three-pointer to stretch the
Paradise lead to 22 points,
46-24, with 2:38 left in the
third quarter.
“Makala was struggling
earlier in the year, but she’s
starting to play like we
knew she could,” Fortenberry said.
Paradise took a 48-27 lead
into the fourth quarter.
The Lady Panthers built
the lead to 24, 61-37, on two
Neighbors free throws with
1:36 left.
Kaylee McConnell added
nine points for Paradise.
Courtney Kerr finished with
eight and Jet Preather six.
Shiloh Jenkins led Peaster with 14 points. Megan
Whitehead added 12.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Sissies roll past Mineral Wells
The Bridgeport Sissies opened the
game on a 19-3 run and never looked
back on their way to a 50-19 win over
Mineral Wells Friday.
The Sissies (13-9, 2-1) never allowed
more than eight points in a quarter.
“Another great defensive performance
by our girls,” said Bridgeport coach Dallas Taylor. “Our ladies set the tone early
in the game, and Mineral Wells never recovered.”
Leah Guinn led the Sissies with 12
points and five rebounds. Lauren and Audra Hart scored 11 points each. Sabrina
Garza finished with nine points.
Bridgeport built its lead to 32-9 at halftime. The Sissies led 40-11 entering the
fourth quarter.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bridgeport drops
7-3A opener
Eagles start title
defense with win
The Bridgeport Bulls battled back from a
nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter but
came up short, 46-43, in the District 7-3A
opener against the Mineral Wells Rams.
Cameron King and Alex Samples led
Bridgeport (10-13, 0-1) with 12 points each.
King scored 10 of his points in the second
half. Samples hit four three-pointers.
“We really battled but came up a few
possessions short,” said Bridgeport coach
Brian Miller. “This was another game
which we lost that was within one possession either way.”
Bridgeport led 12-10 after the first quarter and 23-22 at halftime.
Mineral Wells pulled ahead in the third
quarter, 36-32, with a 14-9 run.
The Decatur Eagles started their District 7-3A title defense with a dominating,
67-30 win over Castleberry Friday.
Austin Lamirand scored 16 points,
hitting three three-pointers to lead the
Eagles (15-7, 1-0). Caleb Hogan finished
with a double-double of 15 points and 16
rebounds.
Decatur built a double-digit lead in the
first quarter with a 15-3 run. The Eagles
led 33-13 at halftime.
Decatur broke the game wide open with
a 16-4 run in the third quarter, taking a
49-17 lead.
Parker Slate and Cain Lowe scored seven points each for the Eagles. Brevon Blaylock had five points and seven rebounds.
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THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AS BOYD COACH: J.G. CARTWRIGHT
TIME TO MOVE ON — After 38 years of molding champions, Boyd coach J.G. Cartwright will move from the field to the stands next season to watch his Yellowjackets play. Cartwright’s
teams won 12 district titles in his years at Boyd.
Boyd, coach captures ...
Messenger file photo by Ken Roselle
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS — Cartwright is hoisted up by players after winning the district title 7-0
against Windthorst in 1980. It was the ’Jackets first time in 10 years to win district.
WINNING COACH —
Since becoming head
coach in 1977 (above),
Cartwright has helped
the Yellowjackets make
the playoffs 23 times,
including in 2007 (right).
Messenger file photo by Joe Duty
the state championship went through
Pilot Point. For at least four or five
years in a row, the Bearcats were
either the champ, co-champ or lost to
the eventual champ.
It was a tense struggle that saw
Boyd advance with a 3-2 advantage in
penetrations in a 13-13 tie.
Decatur and Paradise, meanwhile,
lost close games that weekend, leaving
Boyd the final hope for a title.
The ’Jackets took charge against
a pair of district runners-up, Cisco
and McCamey. I don’t remember ever
driving in thicker fog than that Friday
night coming back from Sweetwater
after Boyd clinched a spot in the state
championship game against a talented, favored Groveton team.
We loaded up a Messenger station
wagon for the trip to Baylor’s Floyd
Casey Stadium in Waco that chilly
Saturday morning, with four photographers to patrol the sidelines and my
wife and I to man the press box.
Before we left, I typed out the headline, “Jackets State Champs” in our
largest type size, then put it on the
camera to enlarge it, as wide as the
page.
After lunch at that place along the
north side Brazos near the interstate,
we made our way to the stadium.
The fellow manning the gate balked
at issuing four photographer credentials. “We don’t even have that many
for a Baylor game,” he said. I wanted
to tell him that Baylor wasn’t in the
state championship game, but I bit my
tongue.
There was getting ready to be a new
green-and-gold king in Waco.
It was an epic battle, with Boyd
pulling out the 16-8 win. The offense,
led by future NFL quarterback Billy
Tolliver (he wasn’t known as Billy Joe
until he got to Texas Tech) managed
to control the ball. The defense, short
one lineman to the flu, bent but didn’t
break until late in the game.
The offense contributed several
drives deep in Groveton territory that
resulted in a touchdown and a field
goal. The defense added the punctuation when Mark Lyon thwarted a
screen pass attempt and returned the
interception for a decisive score late in
the first half.
Groveton finally got on the board
behind its all-state running back and
converted the two-point conversion to
creep within 16-8. They got the ball
back, and I’m sure there was a gasp in
the Boyd stands when they converted
a big pass play. But it was wiped out
by a penalty, and Boyd held.
The heat was not working in half
the press box. We were fortunate
enough to be near the center, so it
wasn’t too bad. That cold snap lasted
right on through Christmas. It was
one of the longest subfreezing cold
spells ever recorded in North Texas.
But it didn’t matter to us. We were
too pumped by the excitement of covering a state champion.
We published a Sunday Update and
had to push our schedule to get the
information for our state championship special section to press in time,
so my interview with Coach Cartwright was conducted on a Sunday.
I can’t remember having more fun
with an interview, as he recounted the
key plays, the challenges Groveton
presented, and the resiliency of his
players as they showed what can be
overcome with teamwork, dedication,
hard work and a heck of a lot of spunk
and perseverance.
I had the good fortune to see Cartwright’s 2004 championship team
as well — twice. Boyd came to Henrietta early in the season and thoroughly thumped the Bearcats. But by
the time the state semifinals came
around, Henrietta was on a roll and
gave the ‘Jackets all they could handle
for three quarters.
But Boyd pulled it out in the fourth,
and it was certainly no surprise to
anyone at Pennington Field that night
that Boyd went on to win it all the
next week.
It has been my privilege to cover
one other state football champion, the
2002 Petrolia Pirates. I’d like to think
the lessons I learned covering Coach
Cartwright’s ‘83 team helped me do a
better job the second time around.
I’ll certainly never forget that first
one. Even today, those great memories easily come flooding back — of
a classy coach and a team that surprised everyone.
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LASTING LEGACY — After spending 38 years in Boyd, including 35 as the Yellowjackets’ head coach, J.G. Cartwright announced Monday that he will retire in June. Cartwright built Boyd
into a Class 2A power, winning two state titles.
Cartwright closes one of state’s top coaching careers...
wright never expected to
remain in Boyd.
“When I got into coaching,
I thought coaches moved
every two years,” Cartwright said. “I expected to
be here a couple of years
and be gone. It never happened. I never had a good
enough reason to leave, or I
didn’t make the wrong person mad at the wrong time.
“But I really like it. I
think it’s a real nice community to live in.”
Emshoff said the community was the winner for
Cartwright staying.
“The victories he’s had
on the field — and there’s
been many — do not compare with the victories in
the lives of the young people he’s coached,” Emshoff
said. “The state is filled
with great coaches but few
legends. Boyd has one of
the biggest legends in high
school football in Coach
Cartwright.”
A few games into his
head coaching career that
started in 1977, Cartwright
thought his days on the Yellowjackets sidelines would
be few. His first game was a
55-6 loss to Pilot Point.
“I remember after that
first game, I decided at the
end of the season that I
was going to do something
else,” Cartwright recalled
in 2010.
That was followed by a
loss to Southlake Carroll
and then ties against Al-
Wise coaches’ tenures
With Boyd’s J.G. Cartwright’s retirement after 35 years
as the Yellowjackets’ head coach, Bridgeport’s Danny
Henson becomes the county’s longest tenured coach.
Here are Wise County’s other head football coaches with
the year they started their current roles.
Curtis Enis, Alvord .............................2011
Danny Henson, Bridgeport ..................1993
Stephen Carter, Chico ........................2010
Kyle Story, Decatur ............................1999
Bill Patterson, Northwest ...................2009
Danny Neighbors, Paradise ..................1997
vord and Paradise. Cartwright earned his first win
over Callisburg, 26-14. The
Yellowjackets finished his
first season 3-4-3.
With Cartwright poring
over every detail and breaking down game plans, the
program ascended quickly
with nine- and eight-game
wins in the next two seasons. In 1980, Boyd claimed
its first district title in 11
years and earned Cartwright’s first playoff win,
34-27, over Whitewright.
Three seasons later Cartwright and the Yellowjackets with Billy Joe Tolliver
at quarterback claimed the
program’s first state title
after a 15-0-1 campaign.
Boyd beat Groveton 18-6 in
the title game in Waco.
“That ’83 season came
out of nowhere,” Cartwright
said. “We were 6-4 the year
before, and Billy Joe Tolliver got hurt. That was just
a good group of senior leaders. We had been nowhere
near playing six playoff
games before.”
After that state title,
Boyd and Cartwright hoped
to be a regular in the title
game. But the program
would have to go through
a series of close calls before
returning.
In 1993 with his son
Robby at quarterback, the
Yellowjackets fell to Pilot
Point 7-6 in the Class 2A
quarterfinals. The Yellowjackets made it back to the
title game in 1999, falling
to Mart and current NFL
player Quan Cosby in the
rain.
“In ’99 we had an outstanding
group,” Cartwright recalled. “What
caught them was Quan
Cosby, his brother and John
Garrett.”
Boyd and Cartwright got
another shot at a state title in 2004 and took down
Newton 17-14 to claim the
crown with a perfect 15-0
record.
“Twenty-one years later
we did it again with an-
other group of outstanding
seniors,” Cartwright said.
“After so long, you begin
to wonder if it’s going to
happen again,” the coach
said in a 2010 interview. “In
2004, everything fell into
place.”
Through his three-anda-half decades on the sidelines, Cartwright has made
a strong impression on the
teenage boys who have
played for him. In recent
years many have been the
sons of players from his
teams in the 1970s and ’80s.
“He’s coached generations of families,” Emshoff
said. “That doesn’t happen
often.”
Cartwright also has made
a big influence on his contemporaries around the
county.
“You always knew when
you went against a Cartwright team they were going to be fundamentally
sound and prepared,” said
Paradise
coach
Danny
Neighbors, who was a junior at Alvord when Cartwright took over at Boyd.
“You can’t argue with his
record. He’s also done a
good job with what he has.”
Decatur coach Kyle Story,
who has been on the Eagles’
sidelines since 1999, said
he sought Cartwright for
advice on his own career.
“He was a mentor of
sorts,” Story said. “I took the
time to call him for advice,
and he’s given me advice on
how to handle things in my
career.
“He’s always run a program the way you are supposed to. He’s definitely
someone you can look up
to.”
Cartwright said he considered not coming back for
this final season. His Yellowjackets went on to go
9-3 and advance to the area
round of the Class 2A Division I playoffs.
“It was an honor to play
for a Texas high school legend,” said Boyd quarterback Jared Cate, who threw
for more than 3,000 yards
this year. “It was an honor
to learn from him and learn
his way. It was an honor
to be on the last team he
coached. I’m glad he waited.”
There have been many
highlights during his long
career including the two
state titles and the four
years he coached his son.
But as a coach he said he
remembers the losses more
than wins.
As he steps away, Cartwright will miss the preparation each week before
games along with the offseason work. But what he
said he will truly miss are
the people involved.
“It helps you stay young
being around a group of
young kids all the time,”
Cartwright said. “We’ve
had some outstanding kids.
They may not have been the
best, but they worked hard.
“What I’m going to miss
most is the association with
the coaches and players.”
Cartwright’s record
For 35 years, J.G. Cartwright has guided the
Boyd Yellowjackets.
He posted 26 winning
seasons, won 12 district titles and two state
crowns. Here’s the breakdown of his 273-122-5
record.
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
3-4-3
9-1
8-2
10-2
7-2-1
6-4
15-0-1
6-4
6-5
9-2
9-2
5-5
2-8
6-4
9-2
11-1
13-1
7-3
9-3
7-3
4-6
11-2
14-1
4-7
5-6
4-6
9-3
15-0
8-3
10-4
9-5
5-6
6-5
4-7
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What he’s
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Danny Henson,
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wins
2
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Messenger file photo by Joe Duty
EXITING THE STAGE — After 35 years as the Boyd coach, J.G. Cartwright announced Monday that he will retire in June. The
Yellowjackets’ coach will retire with 274 wins, the 15th most in Texas high school football history.
End of an era
Cartwright closes one of state’s
top coaching careers
By RICHARD GREENE
When J.G. Cartwright arrived in Boyd in 1974 as an
assistant coach, sustained
success had been hard for
the Yellowjackets to find.
The program had not won
a district title since 1969
and only captured two since
the 1950s.
Thirty-eight years, 12
district titles, three state
championship appearances
and two state crowns later,
Cartwright is closing one
of Texas high school football’s more storied careers.
Monday, the Yellowjackets’
athletic director and head Arkansas, Louisiana or
football coach for 35 years Oklahoma. This is a hard
announced that he is retir- state to win in.”
Almost
unprecing in June.
“It was time,” Cartedented, the quietwright said. “Everytalking Cartwright
spent his entire caone that I started
out with has been
reer at Boyd.
retired for several Watch video online:
“What he’s done at
wcmess.com/cartwright
years.”
Boyd is totally amazCartwright leaves the ing in our profession,” said
coaching ranks as one of Danny Henson, who has
the elites, piling up 274 been on the Bridgeport
wins in his 401 games on sidelines since 1993. “Few
the sidelines.
people do anything close to
“He’s No. 15 in the state that.”
of Texas (in wins),” said
When he started, CartBoyd Superintendent John
Emshoff. “It’s not like it’s
’Jackets, coach capture imagination
of Wise County football fans
season, concerning that loss to Boyd: “I
told you they were good.”
The ’Jackets faced a strong district
Wise County was a hotbed for high
school football in 1983.
lineup, and few thought they
The Boyd Yellowjackets, Decould get through it unscathed.
But when the dust settled, the
catur Eagles and Paradise
Panthers headed into the state
’Jackets were 10-0 and climbing
playoffs with solid teams.
in the polls, thanks to a balanced
We felt that Paradise gave us a
veer offense and tenacious 4-3
defense.
good shot at a state title, as the
No. one and unbeaten team in
All three squads battled
MAJOR
1A. Boyd and Decatur also had
through two weeks of the playoffs, and all faced stern tests that third
strong squads and exciting teams. The
year had begun with Boyd and Decatur
week.
meeting in Eagle Stadium, and Boyd
Boyd coach J.G. Cartwright scheduled
stunning the blue to open the year with the battle with Pilot Point for Thanksgiving night in Dallas. In those days,
a win.
I remember Decatur coach Bobby ActContinued on page 13A
kinson telling the booster club after the
By PHIL MAJOR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
■ Decatur 4-Her Lyndi
Luttrull’s recipe for
Orange and Avocado
Salad is this week’s
featured dish in
n Wise
Notes on page 13.
■ Boyd and Slidell
arre featured in this
week’s honor rolls on
n
paage 11.
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■ Danielle Scroggins
explains why now is a
great time to look fo
or
shopp
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his
month’s Life is Kid’ss
Stuff co
olumn on page
6.
ALL AROUND WISE
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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
Bridgeport Preschool owner Marilyn Harveson’s classes have
spent three decades supporting a good cause.
See more on page 4.
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ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Celebrations
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Ray Watson
bride formerly Courtney Michelle Thomas
NEW ARRIVALS
Marriage vows exchanged Dec. 3, 2011
Madilynn Jayde Wheeler
Dec. 22, 2011
Jocelyn and Matthew Wheeler of Atlantic Beach, Fla.,
announce the birth of a daughter, Madilynn Jayde, on Dec.
22, 2011, at Jacksonville Naval Hospital. She weighed 7
pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Joann Lovern of Decatur and Mark
and Cindy Wheeler of Bowie.
Ethan Isaiah Walters
Jan. 4, 2012
Jennifer Brown and Adam Walters of Forestburg announce the birth of a son, Ethan Isaiah Walters, on Jan.
4, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He
weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long.
He has a brother, Adam Walters Jr., 3, and sisters, Julie
Walters, 7, Veronica Walters, 5, and Lexus Walters, 2.
Grandparents are Eddy and Mona Brown of Bowie and
Glenn and Carrie Walters of Forestburg.
Great-grandparents are Dayton Eden of Plano, Jeanne
Eden of Bowie and Dianna Bamburg of Forestburg.
Ryan Kyle Cappaert
Jan. 4, 2012
Courtney Cappaert of Paradise announces the birth of a
son, Ryan Kyle, on Jan. 4, 2012, at Wise Regional Health
System in Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and
was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparent is Emma Cappaert of Paradise.
Tucker Wayne McCollum
Jan. 5, 2012
MR. AND MRS. HUNTER RAY WATSON
Courtney Michelle Thomas and Hunter Ray Watson, both
of Paradise, were married Dec. 3, 2011, at the First Baptist
Church in Cottondale. Josh Clark of Paradise officiated the
double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Doug and Leanna Thomas of
Paradise.
The groom is the son of Gary and Cindy Watson of Paradise.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless gown
with a fitted bodice.
Maid of honor was Morgan Thomas. Bridesmaids were
Briana Lambert, Christian Moran, Dana Jones, Amber
Kirkland and Courtney Bryant.
Flower girl was Presley Mayberry, daughter of Jacob and
Amanda Mayberry. Ringbearers were Nixon Mayberry, son
of Jacob and Amanda Mayberry, and Cole Osborn, son of
Byron and Ashley Osborn.
Best man was Brolan Gentry. Groomsmen were Byron
Osborn, Billy Greenwood, Josh Drake, Jacob Mayberry,
Cody Cook and Chad Reynolds.
Ushers were Justin Adams and Jake Russell.
Candlelighters were Leanna Thomas and Cindy Watson,
mothers of the bride and groom.
Guestbook attendant was Cassidy Kirkland.
A reception followed the ceremony at the church.
The bride is a 2009 graduate of Paradise High School.
The groom is a 2008 graduate of Paradise High School.
He is employed by Peterbilt Motors.
Jordan Vandiver and Shawn McCollum of Trophy Club
announce the birth of a son, Tucker Wayne McCollum, on
Jan. 5, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur.
He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Wayne McCollum, Melinda McCollum, Kayci Brown and David Brown.
Aubree Claire Schraceo
Jan. 6, 2012
Kelli and Travis Schraceo of Decatur announce the
birth of a daughter, Aubree Claire, on Jan. 6, 2012, at
Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7
pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
She has a sister, Autumn, 1.
Grandparents are Machelle Porter and Leroy and Jane
Schraceo, all of Decatur, and Michael Porter of Columbus,
Ga.
Great-grandparents are Robert and Arlene Porter of
Hayward, Calif., Marvin and Sarah Potter of Decatur,
Don and Millie Schraceo of Galesburg, Ill., and David
Polly of Denton.
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Wednesdays - Wacky Wednesdays
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Fridays - Open 9a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturdays - Open 10a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Xyla Micaela Perez
Jan. 9, 2012
Eric Perez and Gladys Delacerda of Decatur announce
the birth of a daughter, Xyla Micaela Perez, on Jan. 9,
2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She
weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Jose M. Perez, Virginia Perez, Maria
R. Delacerda and Jose G. Delacerda.
Continued on page 12
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Community Focus
Triking for a
good cause
On the cover, Marilyn
Harveson, owner of Bridgeport Preschool, holds the
award she won last summer
from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for being
the longest serving volunteer coordinator. Harveson’s
school has participated for
the past 30 years in the St.
Jude Trike-a-Thon, a fundraiser for the hospital that
also teaches tricycle safety.
“It teaches children how
to be safe and also to help
others,” she said.
PRIZES
— Marilyn
Harveson and
her students
show off prizes
won by the
youngsters in
the recent St.
Jude Trike-aThon, including
T-shirts,
backpacks and
puppets of the
event’s mascot,
Bikewell Bear.
Messenger photo by
Joe Duty
Pi Kappa meets
PI KAPPA —
Carolyn Dent
(left) hosted
the Pi Kappa
Sorority
meeting and
Marti Hines
gave the
program.
Pi Kappa Sorority, a
chapter of Beta Sigma Phi,
had their regular monthly meeting Jan. 5 at the
home of Carolyn Dent, who
served salad, soup and
cornbread.
Marti Hines gave the
program, starting with a
Submitted photo
Everything’s the Same
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Dr. Rebecca J. Bradford
Therapeutic Optometrist
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Decatur
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book review on “When You
Lick A Slug, Your Tongue
Will Go Numb” by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Marti then gave a program on Miche bags and
purses and had many samples to show. She said that
these would be on sale at
the gift shop of North
Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport for
two weeks.
The Valentine Queen
was elected by secret
ballot and will be announced at the Sweetheart Party Feb. 3.
1-Day Only!
SALES Event
Saturday, January 21
8:00 am - ?
January White Sale
Largest Discounts Ever!
PRICES TOO LOW TO ADVERTISE!
You won’t find a better deal
ANYWHERE SO DON’T MISS THIS EVENT
PUSH, PULL OR DRAG YOUR TRADE-IN
wholesale buyers will be on
hand to pay top dollar
NO DEALERS ALLOWED
this event will absolutely
end at midnight saturday
BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Hot DogS and refreshments served
BALLOONS AND BOUNCE-HOUSE
ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS
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940-627-1101
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6
Youth and Education
January is great time for deals if you know where to look
By DANIELLE
SCROGGINS
Sales. Some people love
them. Some people hate
them.
I’m one of those that’s all
about the love — the love of
saving a buck or two here
and there. I shop on Black
Friday. I fight the crowds
on December 26. I gravitate
toward clearance racks,
have been known to clip
coupons and always Google
“shipping code” before buying anything online.
I rarely pay full price for
“wants,” and only begrudgingly hand over my dollars
for those “needs.”
Because of my sales shopping philosophy, January is
a great month to browse.
Browse online. Browse the
mall. Browse Target, especially those end caps.
Stores liquidate their seasonal inventory to make
room for spring. Amazingly,
despite the possible snow
days ahead, stores are
thinking of warm, sunny
afternoons with umbrella
drinks and freshly grilled
hamburgers.
While it’s hard for me to
make that leap while I’m
still stowing away scarves
and mittens, I will see
their 50 percent off, and
raise them another 30 percent — making a total of 80
percent off in some cases.
When the kids
were babies, toddlers,
and
preschoolers, I would
buy their clothes
a year in advance,
taking advantage of
that 80 percent reduction on winter
clothes now for winter clothes the next
year.
It was awesome —
especially in stores
like Old Navy where one
can stumble upon an “ex-
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
tra 50 percent off clearance
sale.” Those were (and still
are) goldmines. I’ve paid $5
for a wool winter pea coat,
$0.97 (yes, 97 cents!)
for a corduroy skirt
and $4 for a complete sweat suit.
Those are just a
taste of the steals
I’ve found, and I’ve
walked out of many
stores double-fisting
shopping bags more
times than I can remember.
Now that the kids
are a little older, it’s
more difficult to judge their
sizes a year in advance,
and next to impossible to
judge their taste more than
a month in advance, so
therefore, the job of clothing them for mere pennies
has become increasingly
difficult.
But, despite their fickle
sizes and tastes, I still have
faith in the January Good
Deal, and browse in search
of that thrilling, less expensive purchase.
In addition to general
liquidation sales, there are
specific items to search in
January. All home decorations, linens, electronics
and furniture are discounted, and there are usually
other incentives to accompany the sale — no-interest
credit options, cash-back
bonuses or other “limited
time offers.”
This is the time to look
around the house and decide if there are any simple
ways to update, decorate or
accentuate.
There is one drawback
to shopping in January —
most bank accounts are
lean due to all the Christmas shopping in December. This fact hinders most
from taking advantage of
every deal, but that does
not mean we can’t grab a
few here and there. And,
just because Christmas
falls in December doesn’t
mean all the shopping has
Life is
Kid’s
Stuff
to occur then.
I have given many Christmas presents bought the
day after Christmas the
year before (at 75 percent
off!) My husband might
roll his eyes when I brag
about my purchase and
then complain about where
to store said purchase, but
I’ve saved money even by
spending money! Who can
argue with that?
One final note — the “Big
City” isn’t the only place
to find a steal of a deal in
January. Our local merchants are following that
same inventory liquidation
philosophy, and you might
just find an irresistible
treasure right here on our
small-town streets. All you
need to do is take a look
around.
Scroggins is a Decatur
resident, Decatur High
School graduate, teacher
and mother of three. “Life
is Kids Stuff” is a monthly
column about kids, family
and life in general. Scroggins’ blog, “Mom’s the
Word,” is featured at www.
wcmessenger.com/blogs/
mom on the Wise County
Messenger Web site.
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Education
BRIEFS
Smith makes
Dean’s Honor Roll
Justin Alan Smith of Decatur made the fall 2011 Dean’s
Honor Roll at Southwestern
Oklahoma State University
in Weatherford, Okla.
Students on the honor roll
completed at least 12 hours
of undergraduate work with
a grade-point average of 3.5
or higher with no grade lower than a “C.”
Local students
make Midwestern
honor rolls
Four students from Decatur made honor rolls at Midwestern State University in
Wichita Falls.
Emily G. Bingham and
Olivia K. Stapleton made
the Provost’s Honor Roll,
Katherine M. Oberle made
the President’s Honor Roll,
and Sonia F. Perez made the
Dean’s Honor Roll.
To make the President’s
Honor Roll, students must
complete at least 12 hours
with no grade lower than
an A. To make the Provost’s
Honor Roll, students must
complete at least 12 hours
with a grade-point average
of 3.75 to 3.99 and no grade
lower than a C. To make the
Dean’s Honor Roll, students
must complete at least 12
hours with a GPA of 3.5 to
3.74 with no grade lower
than a C.
Local students
named to Texas
A&M honor rolls
Six Texas A&M University
students from Wise County
qualified for the fall 2011
honor lists.
Mackenzie E. Arnold of
Alvord was named to the
Dean’s Honor Roll. She is a
biomedical sciences junior.
Justin D. Robbins of Decatur was named to the Dean’s
Honor Roll. He is a construction science junior.
Richard C. Wilson of Paradise was named to the Dean’s
Honor Roll. He is a health junior.
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.
Jonathan B. Alling of Decatur was named a Distinguished Student. He is an
undeclared freshman.
Lyndsey R. Hicks of Decatur was named a Distinguished Student. Lyndsey is
an interdisciplinary studies
senior.
Alexander K. Schirripa
of Chico was named a Distinguished Student. He is a
management senior.
Students named to the
Dean’s Honor Roll took at
least 15 hours in the fall and
maintained a 3.75 or higher
grade point.
Students named Distinguished Students took at
least 15 hours in the fall and
maintained a 3.5 to a 3.74
grade-point average.
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Benjamin makes
Angelo State
Dean’s List
Sarah C. Benjamin of Decatur made the fall 2011
Dean’s List at Angelo State
University in San Angelo.
Students on the Dean’s
List must be enrolled fulltime and earn a 3.25 gradepoint average.
Mahaffey, Russey
graduate from
Baylor
Candace Rae Mahaffey
and
Colleen
Katherine
Russey, both of Decatur,
graduated in December from
Baylor University in Waco.
Mahaffey graduated cum
laude with a bachelor of music education in choral music.
Russey graduated with a
bachelor of science in nursing.
Price named to
McMurry University
Dean’s List
Emily Price of Bridgeport
was named to the fall 2011
Dean’s List at McMurry University in Abilene.
Price is a freshman studying psychology.
Students on the Dean’s
List must have earned a
grade-point average of 3.5
or higher while taking 12 or
more hours.
Hardcopf makes
Texas Tech
President’s List
Jennifer Hardcopf earned
a 4.0 grade-point average
and made the President’s
List for the fall 2011 semester at Texas Tech University
in Lubbock.
Hardcopf graduated as
valedictorian of the Boyd
High School Class of 2011.
She is the daughter of Roger and Cyndie Hardcopf of
Boyd.
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words or less for 4 weeks in the Business
Services classification of the Wise County
and the 5th week FREE! Also, run the same
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
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.
Acreage
2 ACRES
Owner finance, $30k. Rhome,
Texas. All utilities, culvert, driveway,
septic system, water tap.
(817)691-6601.
Condos/town homes
FOR SALE OR LEASE
155 Greathouse, Decatur, 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse. $118,000;
or
lease,
$1,150/month.
(817)739-8625; ESP, Eileen Standridge Properties. Owner/agent.
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites
Bridgeport, TX
2 & 3 Bedrooms
Available
Call Marilyn Gokey
940-536-9346
www.BridgewoodExecutiveSuites.com
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.
$295,000.
(940)393-1400.
3-bedroom, 2-bath house at 1701
Halsell, Bridgeport. Reduced from
$86,500 to $79,000! Call
(940)389-1615.
GORGEOUS
New Custom Home!
Secluded area, many trees. Only
$1,198/month. 100% financing
available. (817)733-3444.
HOUSE ON 2 WATER FRONT
lots, Lake Bridgeport (north). Boat
dock & crappie house, 2 large storage buildings, carport, large parking
space, lots extras. $395,000.
(940)393-2847.
LAKE BRIDGEPORT AREA
Lake lots & acreage lots available.
Owner finance. Call for details,
(817)360-9393.
OWNER FINANCED
1 acre mobile home ready lot in
west Ponder area. Includes storage
building. Ponder ISD. $27.9k.
(214)226-1702.
Mobile Homes
ALVORD, 2,100 SQUARE FOOT
4/2, wood burning fireplace, 2-living
areas, on 4+ acres with 30x60 barn.
(940)399-9845.
OWNER FINANCE
No banks, no credit. 2/2, 14x56’,
metal siding, CH/A. Low down, low
payments.
(817)975-1798.
#0036627.
RBMOBILEHOMES.COM
Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of
state. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Repos.
Free
estimates.
(940)683-5547. RBI #36191.
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
Apartments
Cabins & efficiency apartments for
rent, including some as low as
$500/month w/all bills paid. Boyd
area.
Excellent
location.
(940)433-3133.
RENTALS
Decatur: 3/1/1, $790/month. 3/2,
$900/month. 3/2/1, $875/month.
1/1/4-carport. 2/1.
Boyd: 3/2/2, 1503 FM 2048.
Runaway Bay: 1/1, all appliances.
Property Management,
(940)368-1811.
Mobile Homes
Business property
2 large commercial buildings. 8,000
& 11,000 square feet. Boyd area.
(940)433-3133.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, mobile home.
108 W. Kentucky, Chico.
$600/month, $600/deposit. Call
Kevin, (719)660-5992.
9,000 square foot warehouse in
downtown Rhome. Wired for single
and three phase electricity. Call
(940)433-9994, (817)454-0541 for
more information.
3/2, 2 acres, fireplace, pool, 12x24
storage
building,
fenced/cross-fenced. Horse ready.
Covered porches. $900/month,
$500/deposit. 940-433-3999.
For lease: 5,000 square foot commercial/industrial building on 1 acre.
Easy access to Highway 380, located in Bridgeport. $850/month.
(817)832-7353.
HIGHWAY 380, DECATUR
10,000 square foot building, 10
acres. Office space on historic
square, for lease. Cannon Realty,
(940)393-5317.
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.
Wanted to rent
Condos, town homes
Lots
Move-in special! Several to choose
from, Boyd, Hilltop Village. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, $900/month. Call
Donna, (940)389-1615.
Downstairs, 2/2 condo in Runaway
Bay. New carpet, jet tub.
Washer/dryer, refrigerator, no pets.
$750/month. (940)393-6139.
Bridgeport, 2/2 with covered
carport, $700/month, $500/deposit.
And 2/1 with covered carport,
$595/month, $400/deposit. No
smoking and no pets. References
required. (940)390-7002.
Duplex,
Bridgeport.
3/2,
washer/dryer hookups, large yard,
maintenance included. Nice neighborhood. No pets, no smoking.
$900/month,
$750/deposit.
(940)393-2994 or (940)389-4066.
Homes
Spence
Properties.com
1509 N. Bus. 287
Decatur - 2/1
AVAILABLE JANUARY 1
$895/month $500/deposit
817-825-4647
®
2-story, 3/2 house. 1 acre, FM 730
in Boyd. Storage, carport, clean.
Available now. No inside pets.
$850/month,
$700/deposit.
(940)390-3141.
Bowie: 2/1, 706-B East Wilbarger.
Elaine Tubbleville, Leasing Manager, KARL KLEMENT PROPERTIES, INC. Phone: (940)627-6362.
Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes now hiring
cooks & dishwashers for weekdays
& weekends. Apply in person 2201
W. Main, Decatur, Mon.-Sat., beHospital
tween
2-5p.m.
Medical/Dental
!!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.
Adult/Elderly Care
Elder care needed for woman,
part-time, some evenings & overnight stays required. Call for appointment, (940)427-5555.
Mature person to help care for elderly lady, Fri.-Sun., Rhome area.
(817)266-2158.
Childcare
Now hiring caregivers for Wednesday
night
ladies
class,
6:15p.m.-8:15p.m.. Good pay, background check required. Contact
Claudia, (817)366-5865 or
(817)638-5511.
!RNs—IP Rehab*Behavioral Health
ICU*Med/Surg*CVICU*L&D*Surgery
Dialysis*Cath Lab Director
!Bariatrics—Dietitian
!HIMS—Assistant Director
!Cath Lab—RCIS*Director—RN required
Please visit our website for a complete
listing of career opportunities!
2000 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234
www.wiseregional.com
A not for profit hospital EOE
JobLine
Line 940-626-2525
940 -626-2525
Job
“ We Are Looking
for YOU!”
The
Hills
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
We offer an excellent salary, benefits
available. If you are a person dedicated
to providing quality patient care please
contact or send a current resume to:
Decatur Nursing
and Rehabilitation
605 W. Mulberry • Decatur, TX 76234
Ph: 940-627-5444
Fax: 940-627-2912
Miscellaneous
BODY SHOP HELP WANTED
DETAIL/PORTER
If you have a good driving record,
are dependable, & have a positive
attitude. Apply in person to Johnny
Ward at Karl Klement Ford, Highway 287 South, Decatur.
Full-time position for auto
detailer/porter with ability to obtain
state inspection license. Current
state inspection license a plus.
9a.m.-7p.m., Mon.-Sat. Send res u m e
t o
[email protected].
NURSING &
REHABILITATION
Now hiring at Hampton Inn and
Suites, Decatur, Texas. Housekeeping attendant, (full-time); night auditor, (part-time). Accepting bilingual
applicants only. Apply in person
only.
APPLY IN PERSON AT
NOW HIRING
Experienced meat market manager,
assistant manager, graphic designer
and other positions listed on our
website. Apply at Market Place,
1202 S. FM 51, Decatur or:
www.marketplacegrocery.com.
Cook
Dietary Aides
PRN Laundry
201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR
or FAX RESUME
to 940-627-3937 EEO/M/F/D/W
Worker experienced in prepreg
composite lay-up with vacuum bagging. Bodywork experience helpful.
Fax resume to (940)627-3317.
PART-TIME LIBRARIAN
POSITION OPEN AT THE
CITY OF ALVORD
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Must be friendly, organized, andwork well with people. Previous library experience a plus. Must be
able to work 25-hours per week.
Salary negotiable. Application deadline: February 1, 2012. Applications
may be picked up and returned to:
Alvord City Hall
215 W. Elm
Alvord, TX 76225
(940)427-5916.
Office
SALES PROFESSIONAL
Advantage Supply is accepting applications for local outside sales representatives within the office products and business furniture industry.
Wise County and surrounding area
Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Must have sales experience, well groomed, reliable with
Retail/Sales
Cashier/customer service. Full-time
or part-time. Apply in person. PACK
'N' MAIL, 1816 S. FM 51 Suite 400,
Decatur.
Trades
DELIVERY DRIVER
Advantage Supply is accepting applications for local retail office products delivery drivers. Wise County
and surrounding area Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Must be customer service orientated, well groomed, reliable with
Full Time & PRN
Available
Benefits
(full-time)
Apply In Person.
Governor’s
Ridge
300 Devereaux St. • Decatur
940-627-1104
Senior Care Health
& Rehabilitation Center
Now hiring for the following positions:
FULL-TIME
• DISHWASHER
• TRAY AIDE
Apply in person at
2108 15th St. • Bridgeport or call
940-683-5023
EEO M/F/D/V
Urgent Care Center in Decatur
seeking NCT or RT. Fax resume to
(940)626-2113.
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
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
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.
Payments:
In person:
115 South Trinity St., Decatur
By mail:
P.O. Box 149
Decatur, TX 76234-0149
For other job opportunities please visit:
www.daybreakventure.com
EOE
RESIDENT
ATTENDANT
Employment information
Classified Gold goes into 21,000
additional homes.
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYM
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.
Healthcare Professionals
Food service
Now Hiring
• Employment Information
• Childcare
• Food Service • Medical/
Dental • Miscellaneous
• Office • Retail/Sales
• Trades • Work Wanted
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).
EMPLOYMENT
Professional needs room or house
to rent, Bridgeport. Experience with
renovations. (816)853-5508.
Duplexes
(20 words or less).
.
NOW HIRING
FULL-TIME CAREGIVERS
5 Daytime - 3 Overnight Shifts Available
Apply in Person
Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 9 am - 2 pm
1204 N. Bus. 287 • Decatur
SEEKING CDL DRIVERS
CLASS A AND B
• Competitive pay plus overtime
• Paid insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Safety bonuses
Must be willing to travel
If interested please call
940-627-1005
EMPLOYMENT
Dustrol,
Inc.
Highway Construction
Company
817-430-3958
NEEDS
Mechanic
for heavy equipment.
CDL w/Hazmat and
Tanker Endorsement a plus
Benefits include:
• Competitive Pay
• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
Apply in person
2925 Hwy. 114 • Roanoke
for
(next to Texas Motor Speedway)
EOE
FULL TIME
MAINTENANCE MAN.
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.
Paid Vacation, Personal,
Sick Days & Holidays.
Must have Basic Knowledge
of Electric & Plumbing.
A/C knowledge a plus.
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.
Apply in person at
1500 S. State Decatur TX
940.627.5438
BE YOUR OWN BOSS AT
THE ELEGANT TOUCH SALON
If you're a Massage Therapist or Esthetician who prefers to set your
own hours/appointments, then call
Jodi at (940)627-6362 and let her
tell you what we have to offer.
Now hiring Class A CDL driver with
experience and good driving record.
No late evenings or overnight stays
required. Apply in person, 1002 10th
Street, Bridgeport, TX.
Hiring Equipment operators,
$12-$14/hour. Valid driver’s license,
background check, drug test required. Apply in person, 115 E. First
Street, Justin.
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.
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.
SERVICES
Dustrol,
Inc.
The Reno Police Department is recruiting a Police Chief. More info at
www.cityofrenotx.com on PD page.
Forward resume to:
[email protected].
SERVICES
Highway Construction Company
817-430-3958
• Childcare
• Business
• Housecleaning
• Let Me Fix It
• Miscellaneous
• Tutoring
SERVIC
NEEDS
Equipment Operators
for heavy equipment.
CDL w/Hazmat and
Tanker Endorsement
a plus.
Benefits include:
• Competitive Pay
• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
Apply in person
2925 Hwy. 114 • Roanoke
(next to Texas Motor Speedway)
EOE
Applications being accepted for licensed journeyman & licensed
electrical apprentices with commercial experience. (940)627-5588.
Manual machinist needed. B&R Machining Services, Inc., 2004-B North
Chico Highway, Bridgeport.
(940)683-4380.
Oilfield CDL drivers needed. Must
be 25-years or older. Forestburg
area. (940)745-1559.
Hiring general maintenance mechanic, $12-$14/hour. Valid driver’s
license, background check, drug
test required. Apply in person, 115
E. First Street, Justin.
BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING
Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape
& bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429.
Remember
Insist on Quality
Concrete, Inc.
Ty Kennedy 940-627-SLAB
FREE ESTIMATES
940-389-4943
Tarrant County Roofing. Residential, commercial. All types roofing &
repair. Licensed, bonded & insured.
(817)657-2812.
OIL FIELD SERVICE
IS HIRING A TOTER
TRUCK
DRIVER
Manufactured
Home
Refurb
Yard
Decatur, TX Location
Minimum 2 yrs.
experience
required.
is looking
for an
Plumber
MovingExperienced
mobile homes
in the oil field.
&
Electrician
Competitive
salary & benefits.
Competitive Wages
Call940-626-2274
Mickey at
Call
Transport Drivers Needed
22 years minimum age;
2 years verifiable driving experience;
Employee
and
Employee
and Family
Family health
health insurance
insurance
Class
A CDL;
Night
Night shift
shift premium
premium
Opportunity
We
payshift
youbonus
for yourJob
experience
NOW HIRING
Night
Night shift bonus
Ag & Small Engine Technician
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.
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.
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
cubes. Was $10.95; now $9.75
8a.m.-5p.m. (940)627-2312.
Livestock care/training
DO YOU WANT TO FREEZE BRAND
your cows? Call for details. Jarrod,
(940)389-3135;
Robert,
(940)393-6780.
HORSESHOEING & TRAINING
Darwin Spotted Tail, graduate Oklahoma Horseshoeing School.
(940)627-4206; cell (940)389-0849.
Pasture and feed
at www.ag-power.com
Employee
FamilyApply
health
insurance Scott
Cleburneand
area:
817.925.5154
or
Cleburne area:
cubes. Was $10.95; now $9.75
8a.m.-5p.m. (940)627-2312.
817.925.5154
Scott
Night shift premium
area: 940.393.5525
Kirby
Kirby
Night shift with possible day shift. Must be
25 years of age, have good driving record, 2 years
Bridgeport
tractor trailer experience. Pass drug screen.Bridgeport
End dump & Bobtail experience a plus.
area:
Contact Tom Horton 817-636-2223
940.393.5525
Night shift bonus
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
Cleburne area:
HAY FOR SALE
Mixed grass. Round
(940)393-2456.
Scott
Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525
Kirby
LINE OPERATORS WANTED
If you possess strong mechanical abilities, have good math skills, and
enjoy being challenged in a fast growing company, we invite you to apply
today. In addition to competitive pay, we also provide a benefits package
including health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and advancement
opportunities.
This is a continuous process with a 12 hour shift requirement working
7 days every two weeks in a manufacturing environment and every
other weekend. You must have a valid driver’s license to obtain forklift
certification, and must be able to pass a drug test. Applicants willing to
work nights are a plus.
Send Application or Resumes to:
Line Operators, Pipeline Plastics, LLC, P O Box 1988, Decatur, TX 76234;
email to [email protected]; or use our online application at www.pipe.us.
We are located at 1453 FM 2264 in Decatur.
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
BLACK ANGUS BULLS
11-15 months. Registered, easy
calving, out of A.I. sires. Pictures &
details: www.ntin.net/TruittFarms,
(940)964-2273.
HAY FOR SALE
Alfalfa & Brougham Alfalfa mix. Average 70 lb. bales. Rhome area.
(940)433-3165.
HAY FOR SALE
Cow hay for sale, mixed grass. Call
(940)433-2678
or cell,
(940)337-1728.
PETS
• Pets
PETS
BRIDGEPORT OPERATIONS
Hanson Aggregates, Inc., one of the World’s largest
producers of construction materials, is now accepting
applications for the following position:
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler.
Hanson offers comprehensive medical/dental/vision
benefit plans, a competitive 401(k) plan, paid vacation
and competitive wages.
Applications can be picked up in the office between
the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Plant Location:
1443 S. Hwy 101
Chico, Texas 76431
Hanson Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
bales.
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
AKC BOXER PUPPIES
for sale, $450. Papers, pedigree,
dewclaws, tails, wormed, shots.
Ready now. Call Brandy Baker,
(940)626-9772.
BORDER COLLIE MIX
puppies, free to good homes,
6-months-old, 2 males, 2 females.
Call (940)395-0955.
Pets lost and found
Lost: Jan. 4, Cottondale area. Blind,
red/white, female Boston Terrier.
Answers to Buffy. Last seen between
FM
2123/CR3555.
(940)433-8562.
FARM AND RANCH
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Clothing/Jewelry
Coins wanted! Pre-1965, silver, 10¢
to 5¢, 50¢, $1. Also gold coins &
jewelry.
We
pay
cash.
(817)281-7772.
Furniture
AARONS LEASE RETURNS
New 73” Mitsubishi DLP TV, $1,499.
Cleaned and sanitized mattress
sets, $129. Sofa and love seat, both
$379. 3-piece accessory table from
$79. Lamp pairs from $39. Laptops
from $289. Nearly new refrigerators
from $389. Much more. Cash and
carry or credit card. Delivery available. Short on cash? Lease to own
in 12-months with no credit required. 1300 FM 51 South, Decatur,
across the road from Blockbuster;
(940)627-5013. Ask for Miles.
STOP STICKERS NOW!
817.925.5154
At Pipeline Plastics, our line operators are responsible for running a
continuous extrusion process making polyethylene pipe. This involves
setting up machinery, monitoring and adjusting extrusion parameters to
maintain tight quality standards, and packaging product for shipment.
We are a customer driven business with a strong focus on both safety
and quality.
Horse & Cow Quality
Livestock
Class A CDL Driver with Tanker Endorsementt
HAY
FARM A
RANC
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
• 2 years verifiable driving experience
• Class
A CDL
22
minimum
age;
IS HIRING
A TOTER
TRUCK
DRIVER
Toter/Skid
Truck
Driver
22 years
years• We
minimum
age;
pay you for your
experience
Decatur,
TX. Location
2
years
verifiable
driving
• Employee and Family
Healthexperience;
Insurance
Minimum
2 yrs. experience
required.
2 years •verifiable
driving
experience;
Night
shift
premium
Competitve
payhomes
based on
experience
Moving mobile
in the
oil field.
Class
• Night shift bonus
Class A
A CDL;
CDL;
Fullsalary
benefits
Competitive
& benefits.
Justin Yard Now Open
We
pay
you
for
your
Cleburne
area: experience
817.925.5154 Scott
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Garage sales
Auctions
!!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.
Decatur, 654 Acorn, Fri.-Sat., Jan.
20-21, 7a.m.-noon. Lots of everything.
Firewood
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.
Miscellaneous
GOLD’S GYM
home gym equipment. Weider 200
leg lift tower. Weight bench w/accessories. Calf machine. All like
new. $385/all. (940)627-7964.
Silverware wanted! (Must be sterling.) Forks, spoons, platters, pitchers, etc. (817)281-7772.
TRANSPORTATION
VENDING MACHINE
pallet jack, oblong table w/bench
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Ramps, mobility scooters, golf carts
and repairs. Free pickup and delivery. Call Matt Sadberry @ MedCare/Maximum. (940)393-1427.
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miles, gooseneck hookup, running
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Youth and Education
HONOR ROLLS
Boyd Elementary
School
Third six weeks
A Honor Roll
First grade — Kayla Adams,
Bethany Alexander, Carly Barton, Kannen Brown, Zane Brown,
Kasi Bunch, Prestyn Cearley,
Erika Cordell, Monica Devine,
Chase Eustace, Case Ferguson,
Leif Fullbright, Caitlyn Hardy,
Cora Hardy, Ava Harris, Aubrey
Haynes, Rebecca Hurst, Hannah Levingston, Sarah Mayhue,
Lane Medlock, Karsyn Myers,
Josephine Naranjo, Madison Nelson, Dustin Polone, Kaiya Read,
Emma Samuels, Jonah Sergent,
Wyatt Spivey, Dalen Taff, Isabelle
Volfe, Stetson Wilson
Second grade — Marco Baeza,
Mariah Begley, Steven Bernard,
Madison Bowen, Clay Contino,
Cy Ferguson, Aaron Fite, Thomas Frost, Tiffany Galttana, Ogden Garcia, Autumn Hays, Kylie
Hays, Amaya Hopkins, Kyleigh
Hughes, Sequoyah Hulsey, Garrett Jackson, Lexi Jackson, Christopher Kacala, Kylie Lacaze, Rendyn Lamance, Emylie Luttrell,
Adriana Martinez, Dalton Medlock, Mason Montez, Dane Myers,
Ashtyn Orr, Makynzie Pappajohn,
Giselle Patino, Harly Powledge,
Jayce Rasbury, Noah Richardson, Alexandria Sergent, Reagan
Shepherd, Sean Stockton, Ethan
Stump, Aidan Tompkins, Ryder
Totty, Jordan Troutman, Macie
Troxell, Brian Wade, Savanah
Wise, Austin Young
Third grade — Melanie Byrd,
Cayden Cates, Elijah Cave, Destini Chafer, Hayden Etter, Mckenzie Eustace, Matthew Ford,
T he
Braedon Hopkins, Dillon Inman,
Cian Lane, Jesse Long, Mycaila
Loya, Ty Lumpkin, Jessica Miles,
Paden Nations, Veronica Perry,
Quinn Samuels, Kyndal Scroggins, Zeb Souder, Hayden Stone,
Naida Uribe, Crystal Valderrama,
Matthew Wacasey, Sadi Wilson
A/B Honor Roll
First grade — Xaily Barber,
Cyrus Bernard, Bailey Boyse,
Kendall Contino, Rachel Day,
Zane Dykes, Isaac Estel, Enoch
Frame, Hayley Garner, Bradley
Jackson, RayAnn Johnnene, Bailee Lane, Preston Long, Mason
Martin, Jesse Nelson, Michael
Nelson, Renata Nunes Da Rosa,
Emmalee Presher, Matthew Reid,
Chloe Shaw, William Smith, Reagan Tackett, Grayson Taff, Kati
Vess, Madison Walcott
Second grade — Hunter
Bowen, McCain Cantrell, Coit
Clamon, Chase Compton, Kalee
Davis, Paola Duran, William Estel, Valiant Horton, Jimmy Loya,
Keira Luster, Kyler Luster, Jacob
Lytle, Cody Milligan, Brayden
Pennington, Courtney Roberts,
Zachary Schluter, Brayden Shelton, Keaton Winn
Third grade — Andrea Acosta,
Darien Adams, Zachary Adams,
Carli Anderson, Mathew Andrews,
Lara Appel, Angelica Atkinson,
Katelyn Barton, Braydon Brock,
Grace Brojanowski, Joshua Burgess, Darrell Cordell, Kearstin
Cruz, Rustyn Ellis, Kevin Gutierrez Vaquera, Trinity Hayes, Jacob
Hill, Hunter Madrid, Jessie Nelson, Chayse Pappajohn, Railey
Pegues, Merci Pelton, Mikenzie
Quintero, James Ray, Gavin Rodriguez, Emily Romero, Bethany
Sessums, Rylee Spencer, Daniel
Stone, Joshua Sutter, McKinzie
Tyler
Boyd Intermediate
School
Third Six Weeks
A Honor Roll
Fourth grade —Alex Bracey,
Emma Clark, Nelly Duran, Krystal Emshoff, Katie Holmes, Triston Read, Shelby Wade, David
Westray
Fifth grade —Gage ClarkBurdell, Mandy Crooks, Boone
Eustace, Hadley Evans, Jasmine
Hammett, Randale Hatley, Abby
Hays, Maile Hopkins, Randal
Long, William Lumpkin, Michael
McCarmack, Tyler Reid, Connor
Richardson, Kody Risenhoover,
Blake Rodgers, Meagan Terry,
James Warren
Sixth grade — Kali Bunch,
Cheyenne Burch, Hailey Christian, MaKindsey Cozby, Gabriel
Gauna, Randall Kelton, Morgan
Lamance, Cody Lawson, Chloe
Long, Tyler Noel, Robert Ransom, Kristin Rasbury, Kathleen
Soky, Shelby Stone, Tommy Tilson, Mark Trammel, Alejandro
Vazquez
A/B Honor Roll
Fourth grade — Sara Adams,
Trey Appel, Kaitlyn Brooker,
Paytin Bullard, Madison Burch,
Savannah Burch, Hunter Cearley, Cortney Clamon, Jessie Crohan, Keelan Davis, Isaac Day,
Caleb Devore, Zion Estes, Brannon Farrell, Megan Gonzales,
Brooke Harrell, Kenny Holzer,
Emily Jones, Ashton King, Jacie
Lamance, Sydney Langley, Marti
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Third grade — Jayden Ellison,
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Rebekkah Hill, Rosa Castillo,
Garrett Upshaw
Fourth grade — Audri Baber,
Ashley Bowen, Aurora DeLuna,
Shaylee Galvan, Joshua Goldman, Belle Harris, Humberto
Hernandez, Bailey Keating, Lauren Rogers
Fifth grade — Seth Cook, Isaiah DeLuna, Camryn Franklin,
Savannah Gray, Hunter Horner,
Aaron Juarez, Kaylee James, Kaitlyn Reynolds, Shane Miller, Madison Splawn, Lexi Swift
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• Car Bodies w/title $220/Ton
• Aluminum Cans 65¢/lb
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Slidell Elementary
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son, Chloe Malone, Jerl McCasland, Easton Vanover
Fourth grade — Tristyn Talamantes, Slayton Pruett
Fifth grade — Brady Vanover
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH AND
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Justin Thornbrugh, Reese Totty,
Sarah Troutman, Lane Wilson,
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Fifth grade — Grace Arbuckle, Prentiss Bernard, Spencer
Brown, Aubrey Cates-Parr, Jacklon Cozby, Jackson Cozby, Melissa
Crenshaw, Sydney Davis, Zachary
Dykes, Brodie Fitzgerald, Jennifer Gomez-Montes,
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Aaron Ray, Lauren Taylor, Peyton
Vess, Braden Waters, Ashlyn Williams, Colton Williams
Sixth grade — Celina Angel
Aguilar, Trace Barber, Kristian
Bowen, Jacey Cate, Nolan Clark,
Abby Crohan, Lee Crohan, Celeste
Cruz, Hailey Dorsett, Meghan
Farrell, Jacob Faust, Becca Jordan, Kaelin Kinsey, Trevor Lester,
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Youth and Education
NEW ARRIVALS
DECATUR
Continued from page 2
Aubrey LeeAnn Marie Drager
Jan. 6. 2012
Megan and Greg Drager of Bridgeport announce
the birth of a daughter, Aubrey LeeAnn Marie, on
Jan. 6, 2012, at North Texas Community Hospital in
Bridgeport. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was
18 1/2 inches long.
She has a brother, Joshua Drager, 1, and two sisters, Payton McNorton, 3, and Alyssa Drager, 5.
Grandparents are Brenda Houston and David
Houston of Park Springs, and Pete Whitman, Sherry
Baker and Gladys Whitman, all of Bowie.
Great-grandparents are Don Houston and George
and Margaret Drager.
Hunter Lee Schmer
Jan. 9, 2012
Eldon Arron Schmer and Rosalinda Michelle
Schmer of Springtown announce the birth of a son,
Hunter Lee, on Jan. 9, 2012, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 5 pounds, 15
ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
He has a brother, Wesley Arron, 6.
Grandparents are Edna Schmer of Bellevue, Tony
Hancock of Fort Worth and David and Rebbeca Bright
of Bridgeport.
Great-grandparents are Jean Blaylock of Bridgeport and Lois Coon of Fort Worth.
Janira Esmeralda Ponciano
Jan. 9, 2012
Jessica Sanchez and Francisco Ponciano of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter, Janira Esmeralda Ponciano, on Jan. 9, 2012, at North Texas
Community Hospital in Bridgeport. She weighed 6
pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Rosalba Jacobo and Ramiro Sanchez, both of Bridgeport.
Roselyn Jade Tomasita Jaramillo
Jan. 11, 2012
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
Submitted photo
STEPPING UP — Decatur High School teachers
Kanetha Hicks and Roger Brown received a $1,163
grant titled “A Step in the Right Direction” from the
Decatur ISD Education Foundation last month. The
grant was given in honor of Wells Fargo. Students will
choose a spot on the Texas map, put on pedometers
and start walking during P.E. class. The project will
make students aware of their current activity levels
as well as levels recommended to achieve optimal
health. The money will be used to buy pedometers
and other equipment.
Jade and Ryder Jaramillo of Newark announce the
birth of a daughter, Roselyn Jade Tomasita, on Jan.
11, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur.
She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 inches
long.
She has a sister, Kimber, 1.
Grandparents are Beverly and James William of
Chico and Anthony and Bonnie Jaramillo of Newark.
Great-grandparent is Sally Jaramillo of Fort Worth.
Great-great-grandparent is Juanita Gibbons of
Chico.
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WISE COUNTY
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL
SIGN-UPS
By TANYA DAVIS
WISE CO. EXTENSION AGENT
Jan. 9 - 27
4th,5th & 6th
Grade Boys and Girls
This week completes our focus on Wise County’s District
4-H Food Show winners and the nutritional benefits of their
recipes.
Lyndi Luttrull, a 13-year-old Decatur
4-Her, received first place in the Intermediate Fruits and Vegetable category. Her recipe
for Orange and Avocado Salad will make a
colorful addition to any Mexican-inspired
meal.
The sharpness of the dressing compleWise
ments nicely the taste of the avocado. It is
packed full of beneficial nutrients such as Notes for
folate, vitamins A, E and C, potassium, and Consumers
monounsaturated fat.
Orange & Avocado Salad
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup orange segments
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/2 cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Toss greens, orange segments, avocado and onion in a
salad bowl. Toss with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
1 cup packed cilantro
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
LUTTRULL
Pinch of minced garlic
Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange
juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor
until smooth.
Number of servings: 4
Per serving: 223 calories; 19 g fat (3 g sat , 14 g mono); 0
mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 6 g fiber;
142 mg sodium; 612 mg potassium.
Sign Up Booths
Sat., Jan. 21
Community Bank • 9 - 11:30a.m.
507 US 380 • Bridgeport
Hibbetts Sports
(inside) • 11a.m. - 3p.m.
601 B. W., Ford St., Decatur
For more information go to
www.wisecountyyouthvolleyball.com
Or call Nancy at 940-627-3430
AN OVERLYING CONCERN
“Placenta previa” is the condition in which the placenta (the sac
that connects the fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake,
waste elimination, and gas exchange) covers the opening of the cervix.
Otherwise referred to as “low lying placenta,” this condition poses a
potential risk for the baby as labor places pressure on the placenta.
With this in mind, if an ultrasound performed in the second trimester
detects placenta previa, succeeding ultrasounds will be ordered to check
on the placenta’s location. In about 90% of cases, the placenta moves up
on its own. Otherwise, “pelvic rest” will be recommended, which means
no intercourse, vaginal exams, or heavy lifting. If the condition doesn’t
resolve, a C-section may be needed.
Our office is there for you when it’s time to make those important
healthcare decisions. Whether it’s routine pap tests and mammograms
or questions about a problem you may be experiencing, our caring staff
is here to help. For further information, call WISE OBSTETRICS
& GYNECOLOGY P.A. at 940-626-8008. Our office is conveniently
located at 1713 South FM 51, Suite. 201, Decatur. New patients
are welcome.
Look for our new location after January 21: 2451 S. FM 51 • Suite 300 • Decatur.
P.S. The risk for placenta previa is about one in 200 pregnancies for
younger women and about one in 100 for women over age 35.
You are cordially invited to be a part of the
Annual Wise County Messenger Wedding
Planner. Brides and Grooms alike will
receive inspiration and information to
plan and enjoy one of the most memorable
events of their lifetime.
If you have a service or product that is
obvious to the planning of a wedding,
such as tuxedo rental, gown sales, gift
registry, florist, bakery, jeweler or travel
agency, you’ll want to be in the Wedding
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THE BOYD AREA BUYERS ASSOCIATION
Timing is key for a successful vegetable garden
By NEIL SPERRY
Dear Neil: What are some good, heattolerant vegetables I can grow here? It
gets so hot in the summer. I know about
blackeyed peas and okra.
Those are certainly two of the very
best crops for the middle of a Texas summer. But, owing to the fact that we are
just beginning a new gardening year, I’d
really encourage you to plant any vegetable you want to grow (very few exceptions).
All you have to do is hit their proper
planting time, and they’ll all mature before temperatures get too hot. Granted,
you may not have peak production in
the middle of the summer, but you’ll
have good spring and fall crops.
For starters, onions and snap peas are
planted six to eight weeks before the
last killing freeze date. Broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and
Irish potatoes are planted four to six
weeks ahead.
Leafy and root vegetables are planted
two to four weeks ahead of that date in
your area.
Corn, tomatoes, squash, melons, beans
and peppers can be planted on the average date of the final killing frost in your
area and up to two or three weeks later.
Eggplants, southern peas, okra and
sweet potatoes are generally planted
four weeks after the average date of the
last killing freeze.
above 70 degrees and when no rain is
expected for at least 48 hours. Don’t
mow for a week before or after you treat.
Use a sprayer that applies the
herbicide in a fairly fine size of
droplets, and be patient. It will
take 10 or 15 days for it to have
maximum effect on the weeds.
trees often grow vegetatively for several
years before they bear their first fruits.
Your tree may be in a different amount
of sunlight, perhaps less, or you
may have a different variety altogether.
Make sure your tree blooms at
the same time as your neighbor’s,
and be certain you have lots of
bee activity to pollinate it. Keep
it moist at all times. Persimmons
Gardener’s will abort fruit when they’re alMailbag lowed to get too dry.
Dear Neil: My daughter turns
seven in January, and she would
like to have a tree planted on her
birthday. It would be in our very
sunny back yard, and she wants
one with pretty flowers. She wants a desert willow. Any thoughts?
Many people do like desert willows,
although they’re more shrubs than they
are shade trees. They also tend to be a
bit unpredictable in their growth habits.
You might also show her Little Gem
or Teddy Bear magnolias. They’re both
evergreen trees, and each is a dwarf
version of the standard southern magnolia. Little Gem grows to 30 feet tall
and 20 feet wide. Teddy Bear, although
its leaves are larger, grows to about half
the size of Little Gem.
A tall, tree-form crape myrtle could
also be pretty. However, it like the desert willow, would be bare at this time of
year.
With my own grandkids, I use treeplanting as a time of teaching. I like
to encourage them to plant for permanence, and nothing outlasts lovely oaks
like Shumard red oak, chinquapin oak
or bur oak. But, oaks’ flowers aren’t at
all showy.
You’ll have to follow your heart in
helping her choose. Hopefully, that will
give you some things to work on. Please
tell her “Happy Birthday!”
Dear Neil: We can’t get our persimmon tree to bear fruit. It’s five years old
and a neighbor’s tree next door is loaded
every year. What might the remedies be?
There are several possibilities. Your
tree may just be much younger. Fruit
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Dear Neil: How many times will I
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St. Augustine and common bermuda
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Your first feeding should come two to
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Dear Neil: When and how should I
transplant my lantana? Also, where can
I get a schedule for spraying my fruit
trees? I know it’s rather involved.
Lantana can be dug and divided just
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plants.
Look online for the Texas A&M fruit
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aggiehorticulture.com.
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Dear Neil: What is this weed that is
taking over my bermuda lawn? More importantly, what can I use to eliminate it?
It was difficult to tell specifically from
your photos, but that really isn’t important. To answer you, I needed to know
if it is a grassy weed, or if it’s a broadleafed weed.
It’s a textbook example of a broadleafed weed, and therefore, a broadleafed weedkiller containing 2,4-D will
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Why you should take soil
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By TODD VINEYARD
WISE CO. EXTENSION
AGENT
We are entering into the
middle of winter season.
Leaves have fallen, and
lawns are going dormant.
What does this mean?
Well, for most of us, it
means no more mowing or
fertilizing until spring. With
that being said, it’s a perfect
time to take advantage of a
very important part of turf
management — taking a
soil sample.
Unfortunately, most people in Wise County have
never taken a soil sample.
It's a very easy task, and the
information obtained from
the analysis is vital in creating an environmentally safe
nutrient management pro-
gram for your turfgrass.
Without an analysis of
your soil, you could be applying nitrates, phosphates and other constituents into your
soil that are not required. Furthermore,
you could be damaging both the turf and
the environment if
you use inorganic or
organic fertilizers inappropriately.
So, this month
come by the county
Extension office and make
the right choice for your turf
and your environment. Take
a soil sample. It is inexpensive and will pay dividends
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For more on “Soil Sampling,” go to the Aggie-Turf
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edu and click on “News/Publications.”
Many times, you hear
folks talking about
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in order to apply the
correct type and rate
of fertilizer for their
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we analyze our irrigation water as well?
The answer is “yes!”
Poor quality water
from irrigation wells
exists
throughout
Texas. Some have a
high sodium content which
can create problems with
turf and ornamentals. Water with high pH values may
limit nutrient availability in
soils and promote certain
turf diseases.
Other waters may have
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turfgrass quality can be
compromised and additional irrigation from this type
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water is for outdoor irrigation. So, to put your mind
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