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INDEX Opinion . . . . . . . . 4A Obituaries . . . . . . 5A Sports . . . . . . . . . 1B Wise Business . . 10B VOLUME 134 - NO. 30 BRIDGEPORT Substitute dismissed after gym attack BY BRANDON EVANS bevans@wcmessenger.com A game of dodgeball got out of control in a gym class at Bridgeport Middle School Thursday, and a substitute teacher in charge of the class allegedly threw a basketball at an eighth-grader who was on the floor. The ball struck the student in the head. Another student filmed the incident using a schoolissued iPad, and turned the video evidence over to Principal Travis Whisenant, who acted quickly. “As soon as we found out, we had the substitute teacher leave campus,” Whisenant said. “Then we contacted the parents, CPS and the Bridgeport Police Department. “This is not something at our campus that we would condone from a substitute teacher or any adult,” he said. “It was very inappropriate.” The teacher, Billy Garvin, 44, of Bridgeport, has substituted in the district for several years in various classrooms, apparently without incident. But what administrators saw in the video drew quick action. “What I saw on the video and after interviewing students was that a teacher threw a basketball at a student,” Whisenant said. “The See Substitute on page 3A MODELING DEBUT — Chevelle Crisp, 2, of Bridgeport toddles down the runway at Wednesday’s Dazzle Me Pink fashion show at the Decatur Civic Center. She’s the daughter of Cheyenne and Ethan Crisp. (See an additional Dazzle Me Pink photo on page 12A.) JOE DUTY/ WCMESSENGER • BUY REPRINTS AT WCMESSENGER.COM/ REPRINTS ON THE WEB ... Scan this QR code with your smartphone to go to our website. Wise County Messenger P.O. Box 149 • 115 South Trinity Decatur, Texas 76234 www.wcmessenger.com DISD MILESTONE Decatur ISD will celebrate its 100th birthday as an independent school distridct this Sunday. See page 2A SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 ACADEMIC CHAMPS Wise County schools bring home a boatload of honors from UIL district academic competitions. See page 10A STILL RUNNING Peaking at the right time, the Decatur Lady Eagles won their second straight Disrict 9-3A track title. See page 1B. DECATUR, TEXAS 22 PAGES IN 2 SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢ BOYD Two injured in Friday collision BY BRIAN KNOX bknox@wcmessenger.com A near head-on collision sent two people to area hospitals Friday morning. The two-vehicle accident happened just before 8 on Texas 114 at County Road 4599 west of Boyd. Department of Public Safety Trooper Adolfo Patterson said Valerie Carrillo, 19, of Fort Worth was eastbound on Texas 114 in an SUV when she came over a hill PREPARING FOR TRANSPORT — Nina Lamance, one of the drivers involved in Friday’s accident near Boyd, is wheeled to a waiting helicopter for transport to JPS Hospital in Fort Worth. The other car, driven by Valerie Carrillo, is shown directly behind them. and found herself behind a vehicle that had pulled onto 114 from the county road and hadn’t yet sped up to the traffic flow. Patterson said when Carrillo realized the vehicle was still moving slow, she slammed on her brakes and turned into the westbound lanes since a guardrail made going right impossible. The front right corner See Injured on page 9A JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER Back from the grave JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • BUY REPRINTS AT WCMESSENGER.COM/REPRINTS BLUEBONNETS RETURN — Just over a year after landscapers cleared bluebonnets from the grounds of Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, the wildflower has returned. See story on page 9A. DECATUR Fundraiser sets dazzling record BY KRISTEN TRIBE ktribe@wcmessenger.com The 4th Annual Dazzle Me Pink fashion show and luncheon Wednesday raised $62,103, beating last year’s record by more than $10,000. The event, hosted by Wise Regional Health Foundation at the Decatur Civic Center, raises money for Mary’s Gift and Women’s Health Services at Wise Regional to help provide free mammograms to underserved women in Wise County. “I was very pleased and overwhelmed by the re- sponse,” said Foundation Director Michelle Stone. “We have a very supportive community, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” Since Mary’s Gift was established eight years ago, the organization has raised $2.7 million and has provided mammograms to almost 1,000 local women. Stone said Dazzle Me Pink has been a key fundraiser the last few years. Money was raised from table sales, a live auction, raffles and individual donations. The sold-out event drew women from across the county, and they enjoyed lunch and a fashion show put on by local retailers. Some of the models were breast cancer survivors, including Stone’s mother, Janis Dumler, who traveled from Oklahoma to be part of the show. “She’s an 11-year breast cancer survivor, and we were glad to include as many breast cancer survivors as we did this year,” Stone said. “We really wanted to showcase them and their part in it.” WFAA meteorologist Colleen Coyle and Lisa Long of Decatur were emcees for the event. WISE COUNTY: COMPLIMENTARY PICK-UP & DELIVERY FOR CADILLAC CUSTOMERS YOU DON’T NEED A HARD HAT TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF “CADILLAC CONSTR TRUCTION SAVINGS” While we transform our Cadillac Showroom and Dedicated Service Facility into the most modern available: •Cadillac Certified Service is in the Main Service Drive. •The Cadillac Sales Professionals are temporarily in the South end of our Chevrolet Building. They are Totally Prepared to Save You Money. 160 REMARKABLY AFFORDABLE NEW CADILLACS 800-616-9663 Take Exit 462 Off I-35E South in DENTON JamesWoodCadillac.com 2A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Wise County DECATUR DISD celebrates a century Sunday This Sunday, Decatur schools celebrate independence day. It’s not just any independence day — it’s the centennial celebration of the Decatur Independent School District. Emphasis on the “Independent.” It was April 14, 1913, that the first school board was formed, officially signaling the beginning of DISD. Schools existed in Decatur before that date — back to 1857, in fact, in a log cabin located on the present site of the Decatur Visitor’s Center — but those schools fell under the control of other jurisdictions such as the city or county. It wasn’t until 1913 that the Texas Legislature declared the school district independent. A week after that first school board meeting, trustees met again and called a $27,000 bond election to add classrooms and renovate some of the existing space at the school’s only building, which had been built in 1882. A brick veneer was also added to the stone building. Less than 10 years later, another two-story addition was made to the building. Along with the building, the boundaries of the district began to grow in the late 1920s with the consolidation of school districts in the area. In 1929, the residents of the New South and Round Mound school districts just north of town petitioned the County Board of Education to consolidate with Decatur. In 1930 the Perrin, Pecan and Preskitt districts south and southwest of Decatur JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • BUY REPRINTS AT WCMESSENGER.COM/REPRINTS A CENTURY OF LEARNING — Longtime Decatur administrator J.E. Carson, one of the longestserving teachers in the district Denise Joseph and her kindergarten student Gracie Richey demonstrate a few of the materials used in schools over the years, including chalkboards, lined paper and iPads. The photo was taken at Carson Elementary. Carson will be a guest speaker at Sunday’s 100th year celebration. voted to join DISD. In 1931, the Brumlow school northeast of Decatur joined up. Oliver Common School District followed in 1938, and Valley View Common School District joined in 1946. DISD had annexed Dan, Sweetwater, Midway, Joe Bailey, Catlett and part of Allison school districts in 1942. Blewett was annexed in 1955, creating a district covering approximately 200 square miles. The building that was the original home of DISD was torn down in the 1960s to make way for a new elementary school, which now serves as the district’s daycare center. Although the original building is gone, you can still see some steps that led into the west side of the building nearby. The oldest surviving structure in the district dates back to 1939, built as a high school. After a stint as Weatherford College’s Wise County facility, it is currently being remodeled for use as the district’s administration building. It is in this general area that the school district will hold a 100th-year celebration from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A program will take place in the parking lot next to the old gym at 309 S. Cates. All of the district’s five schools will be represented. Choir groups from Carson and Rann elementary schools as well as McCarroll Middle School’s sixth grade choir will perform. The high school jazz band will give a performance to begin the program. The fifth grade guitar group from Young Elementary will also perform at a reception in the old gym following the program. Speakers will include Decatur High School graduate James Wood, former longtime administrator J.E. Carson, school board President Kevin Haney and Superintendent Rod Townsend. The fifth grade leadership class at Rann Elementary interviewed former Decatur students from different generations and will have a display at the reception. Material for this story was compiled by Brian Knox with the help of the Decatur ISD administration and the Wise County Heritage Museum. Messenger Photo Reprints BUY ONLINE AT WCMESSENGER.COM/ REPRINTS Roy J. Eaton President & Publisher P.O. Box 149 115 S. Trinity Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-5987 Fax 940-627-1004 www.wcmessenger.com news@wcmessenger.com Mark Jordan Vice President/General Manager Kristi Bennett Business Manager Kelly Guess Advertising Sales Peter Franco Graphic Arts Mark Jordan Vice President/ General Manager Bob Buckel Executive Editor EDITORIAL Kristen Tribe News Editor Brian Knox Special Project Manager Brandon Evans Erika Pedroza Clay Corbett Sports Editor Jimmy Alford Mack Thweatt Joe Duty Photographer BUSINESS OFFICE Kristi Bennett Business Manager ADVERTISING PARADISE Lisa Davis Advertising Manager Fields named Bake-Off finalist Ken Roselle Senior Account Executive Lori White Laura Belcher Kelly Guess BY ERIKA PEDROZA epedroza@wcmessenger.com With the help of local voters, Helen Fields of Paradise is headed to Las Vegas. But the big winnings she hopes for won’t come at the slot machines or the craps tables. The amateur culinary artist will gamble with an array of ingredients and an oven as she attempts to cook her way to the $1 million prize in the 2013 Pillsbury Bake-Off in November. “I greatly appreciate all of the help people gave me,” Fields said. Fields’ Honey and Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pizza was among the 33 recipes — out of 60 — that garnered enough online votes to make them finalists in the national contest’s “Amazing Doable Dinners” category. Those winners, along with 34 finalists from the “Simple Sweets and Starters” (for which entries are being accepted through May 9) and 33 from “Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts” (category opens July 4), will vie for the grand prize money and appliances at the Bake-Off Nov. 10–12. Second-place receives $10,000 and thirdplace, $5,000. Until then, Fields can’t do much more than wait. But she does intend to practice the “simple” recipe several times. She concocted the easyto-prep dish in a simple manner — adherance to the contest requirements, a little bit of innovative think- ARCHIVE SHOT AT A MILLION — Paradise’s Helen Fields will compete for her share of $1 million and appliances at the Pillsbury Bake-Off Nov. 10–12 in Las Vegas after her Honey and Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pizza recipe was one of 33 that garnered the most online votes last month. Honey and Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pizza Prep time — 20 minutes Total time — 30 minutes Yields 6 servings 1 box (10 oz) Green Giant® frozen baby Brussels sprouts & butter sauce 1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz) 6 slices packaged pre-cooked bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Microwave Brussels sprouts as directed on box. Remove from cooking pouch. Drain; reserve sauce. Coarsely chop Brussels sprouts; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2. Meanwhile, unroll dough in pan; press dough to cover pan. Brush with olive oil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately spread with honey. 3. Top with Brussels sprouts, cheese and bacon; drizzle with reserved butter sauce. Bake 8 to 12 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. 4. Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, toast pecans over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pizza from oven; sprinkle with pecans. ing and allegiance to a favorite food. “What I normally do with cooking contests is, first, read the rules carefully,” she said. “I see what’s required to be used in the recipe and I start looking at what ingredients work well with together.” In this contest, a recipe cannot call for more than seven ingredients, and its prep time has to be short. Contestants also have to use a couple of items from lists outlined by Pillsbury — one of which is Brussels sprouts. “If you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you’re just not going to like this recipe,” Fields said. “But Brussels sprouts go good with cheese and bacon.” Carrying forward that match, Fields continued the recipe’s development by incorporating a little creativity. “I thought to myself, ‘This is usually used this way. What can I do different?’,” she said. “Think of taking a side or salad and making it into a sandwich or pizza. I like pizzas. Not just the plain red pizzas with pepperoni. Veggie pizzas and white pizzas are my favorites. Brussels sprouts are a side dish, but I thought, ‘I wonder how they’d do on a pizza crust?’. But in order to be a pizza, there has to be some kind of sauce. Honey is a nice complement to the bitter taste of the Brussels sprouts. So I tried that.” And for the most part, she said, it worked well. “It was a little sweeter than what I wanted it to be,” she said. “I didn’t add any salt because I thought the flavor of the bacon would offset the honey. But it needed it — less honey and a little bit of salt.” She adjusted the recipe based on her observations and submitted it to the contest. That first and only run-through proved to be all she needed. It was one of 60 chosen from a pool of thousands for the contest’s first cat- egory. Now, after online voting, it is one of 33 that will advance to the $1 million Bake-Off. It’s the second time Fields has qualified for the competition. She competed in the 2010 Bake-Off in Orlando with her Cup of Joe Chocolate Chip Cookies. “I’m so blessed to have made it in the first round this year,” Fields said. “The way we were notified was a little bit different than the past. Last time, I received a phone call. I was running through the house saying ‘It’s Pillsbury! It’s Pillsbury!’” This time, she learned via a group message board on Facebook. “We have a private group on Facebook called Pillsbury Wannabees for those who have entered their contests,” she said. “Somebody said they were trying to post their recipe but they couldn’t. Since you can only make it to the BakeOff with one entry, it locks you out of submitting a new recipe if you were named a finalist ... So when you went to log in, like that person had tried, you couldn’t submit anything. “After reading that post, I went to log in, and there was a message congratulating me on being a finalist. Then later that night, I received an email from Pillsbury. It’s so different this year.” Maybe the outcome for Fields will be different this time around as well. If so, it will certainly have been worth the gamble. CLASSIFIEDS Donna Bean PRODUCTION Todd A. 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Box 149, 115 S. Trinity St., Decatur, Texas 76234-0149. Periodicals class postage paid at Decatur, Texas. Subscription rates: one year in Wise County $37; one year out of county $43; one year out of state $49. An erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any firm, person or corporation, which appears in the columns of this paper will be corrected upon due notice given to the publication at the Messenger office. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Wise County Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Decatur, Texas 76234-0149. 940-627-5987. http://www.wcmessenger.com. E-mail: news@wcmessenger.com. © 2012 Wise County Messenger WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 WISE COUNTY Substitute: Ball thrown at student’s head Continued from page 1A student was on the floor and it looked like he was laughing at the teacher. The kids were playing dodgeball and at some point one of the balls hit the substitute teacher in the head. He then throws a basketball at the kid on the floor.” The student in question is an eighth grade boy who has fought multiple battles with brain cancer. He has had two brain surgeries, once as an infant, and another when he was in the third grade. One witness said the basketball hit the boy in the head with so much force that his head actually bounced off the gym floor. The witness also said the child was crying, not laughing, and that Garvin had ordered him to stand up multiple times. When the student did not obey, Garvin picked up a basketball and threw it, striking him in the head. Meanwhile, the gym class turned into a free-for-all as students playing dodgeball were hitting each other in the head with the red rubber balls. Bridgeport Police Chief Randy Singleton said Friday morning his department is investigating the case. “We’ll talk to witnesses and see if a crime occurred,” Singleton said. If they determine that it did, the charge could range from a simple assault to an assault causing bodily injury. “This was definitely a case of a sub behaving badly,” said Bridgeport Superintendent Eddie Bland. “As soon as we found out about it, we took immediate action and made sure all the 3A proper authorities were contacted. “We absolutely do not tolerate this kind of inappropriate behavior by teachers or substitutes. We moved pretty swiftly on this. What I saw on that video I determined was inappropriate behavior by an adult on one of our students. It will not be tolerated. The sub did not finish the day here yesterday, and he won’t be allowed back on any of our campuses.” Bland said all teachers and substitutes “go through a fairly vigorous screening process. We don’t just take anybody. There is a filtering process. “But anytime something like this happens, we go and reevaluate and re-assess and see if there is anything we could have done differently to prevent this from happening.” Warden indicted for assault on officer A Bridgeport man whose alleged actions resulted in two Decatur schools going on lockdown and ended after a standoff with police in Bridgeport has been indicted for aggravated assault against a public servant. The indictment states that on Jan. 22, James Marshall Warden Jr., 43, threatened officers by pointing and pulling the trigger of a rifle in the direction of three Bridgeport officers during the standoff while the officers were investigating Warden for threatening to kill his wife. The weapon was not loaded. Warden had barricaded himself in a home west of Bridgeport after making a threat on a social networking website against his wife. The woman, an employee at Carson Elementary, and their son, a student at Decatur High School, were taken to a safe location and the Carson and DHS campuses were locked down until the school had confirmation of Warden’s arrest. Warden was arrested and released after posting bail. His bond conditions include not possessing any weapons, having no contact with the alleged victim and staying at least 500 feet away from any public or private school. Aggravated assault against a public servant is a first-degree felony. WISE COUNTY Former jailer faces four indictments A former inmate supervisor with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office has been indicted on four counts of sexual abuse of a child. Jeff Morgan Shurbet, 47, of Paradise was indicted on one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, a first-degree felony. The indictment states that the sexual abuse of a child took place on different dates ranging from September 2007 to June 2011. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained through an open records request, Shurbet admitted to engaging in sex acts with the juvenile female on seven different occasions. The juvenile female told investigators she was forced to have sexual encounters “hundreds of times” with Shurbet. Shurbet was also indicted on three counts of sexual assault of a child, a seconddegree felony. Those alleged assaults happened on two separate days in 2011 and once in 2012. Shurbet remains in the Wise County Jail. Davila indicted for arson Kassandra Davila, 28, of Bridgeport was indicted for setting fire to a home owned by her grandmother Jan. 13. Investigators said Davila poured gasoline around the single-story, wood-frame home in the 700 block of Second Street in Bridgeport and set it on fire. The home was abandoned “but habitable” according to investigators. No one was injured. Davila was arrested the same day on unrelated theft charges after officers said she walked out of CashSaver Cost Plus with a cartful of groceries without paying. She remains in the Wise County Jail. The Wise County grand jury also returned the following felony indictments March 27: Karol Lee Baker, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, less than 1 gram; Melanie Mills Brown, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, 1 to 4 grams; Melanie Mills Brown, prohibited substance in a correctional facility — methamphetamine; James Jim Gaskin, possession of marijuana 4 ounces to 5 pounds; Gregory Wayne Hutto, prohibited substance in a correctional facility — marijuana; Kevin Royce Jones, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, less than 1 gram; George E. Locke IV, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, less than 1 gram; Charles C u r t i s Smith II, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, 4 to 200 grams; Sherrod Harrison Parsons, possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, less than 1 gram; James Marshall Warden Jr., aggravated assault against a public servant (see related story on this page); Edwin Stanley Ancel, driving while intoxicated third or more; Shannon Deneice Baugh, driving while intoxicated third or more; Joann Irene Bible, theft of property $1,500 to $20,000; Winter Lee Boyette, burglary of a habitation; Wallace Winston Warren, burglary of a habitation; Joshua Cody Byrd, driving while intoxicated third or more; Juan Miguel Canales, driving while intoxicated third or more; Christopher Shaun Crowson, driving while intoxicated third or more; Keith Alan Egan, burglary of a habitation; Jami Marie Galbreath, credit card or debit card abuse; Justin Scott Gorton, burglary of a habitation; Justin Paul Gouchenover, driving while intoxicated third or more; Tyler Jay Huffman, unauthorized use of a vehicle; Lynn Wayne McMullen, accident involving injury; Alexandria Dawn Miles, theft of property $1,500 to $20,000; Delilah Frances Nall, hinder apprehension or prosecution of known felon; Joseph Wayne Pack, burglary of a building; Valentin Nicholas Quintana, theft of copper less than $20,000; Duane Reid, theft of property $20,000 to $100,000; Tyler Keith Todd, driving while intoxicated third or more; Cornelio Barrera Villanueva, driving while intoxicated third or more; Roberto Zapata, driving while intoxicated with child under 15; Paul Jared Youngblood, theft of a firearm; Santos Hernandez Vidal, driving while intoxicated third or more with open container; Jorge Alberto Rojas, theft of property $1,500 to $20,000; Miguel Garcia, theft of Glossy.indd 1 Wedding Registry Kaitlyn McWilliams Samantha Johnson Bride Elect of Bride Elect of Sam Atkinson Eric Slimp Shower: April 13 Wedding: May 18 Wedding: May 18 Emma Lloyd Rachel Huling Cason Caraway Ben Sandford Courtney Wren Bailey Walker Phillip Daugherty Tyler Tamplen Bride Elect of Bride Elect of Shower: May 4 Wedding: June 1 Wedding: June 7 Bride Elect of Bride Elect of Shower: May 5 Wedding: June 29 Shower: June 8 Wedding: June 22 "Voted Best Place in Wise County to Buy Wedding Gifts" Direct Satellite Internet & TV 940-683-0090 • 866.571.0003 www.dsit.us Up To 12 MBPS!!! 1650 South FM 51, Suite 400 Decatur 940-627-9188 Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Major Credit Cards Accepted) Baby Registry 100 Limited Off✝ Time Offer Up-front Setup Fee $ April 30, 2013. 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I was dumbfounded. I didn’t know it was possible to be “disgraced” in America anymore. In case you weren’t paying attention (and who would blame you?) this particular member of the U.S. House of Representatives resigned after admitting he had texted a photograph of his male anatomy to someone. That news item was solid gold for the late-night comedy shows for weeks before he stepped down and, finally, fell out of the headlines. But Congressman Weiner’s shame wasn’t any worse than what’s come out (sorry) on dozens of other leaders. Former President Bill Clinton, now a BUCKEL respected elder statesman, toughed it out after the world learned he’d not only fooled around with an intern, but lied about it under oath. Ultimately, the prosecutor took more heat than the president. That’s less and less surprising in a country where stars and starlets now win not shame, but fame, by letting a sex video find its way to the Internet. I remember a Miss America who stepped down after embarrassing photos from her earlier days were published. These days, she’d get her own reality show and a spread in People. A couple of minor arrests, a few assaults on the papparrazi and a spectacularly failed marriage or two, and lasting fame is guaranteed. But I’m not talking about entertainers — I’m talking about our leaders. For sure, there are still ways to get banished from public life, but most of them involve being politically incorrect (and even the worst offense will still make you a hero in some subculture, somewhere in America). Some of us look for ways to connect all these dots. Prosecutors and public officials getting gunned down from Colorado to Kaufman. A strip-club owner going to prison for putting out a “hit” on the mayor of Arlington. Metal detectors and searches in public buildings — a level of security unimaginable a few decades ago. Public service used to command respect. Now that respect has to be enforced. The perception these days is that government is corrupt, unable to get anything done because politicians are too busy feathering their own nests. That’s mostly false. Wise County is blessed to have many honorable and dedicated public officials who have a real desire to serve, to make things better. They work hard at it. But you tend to hear more about the minority — the ones who violate the public’s trust, flaunt the law, defend the indefensible and expect people to vote for and support them anyway. It only takes a few of those to give the whole profession a bad name. And we’ve had a few, over the years. We tend to crack jokes and make light of it (I mean, seriously, Congressman Weiner?) but the long-term result is deadly serious. The fact is, you reap what you sow. That’s a law of nature, inevitable and unchangeable. No matter how much we spin, edit, doctor and manage, a few people’s actions come back on us all. You don’t have to look far to see how that plays out. In Mexico, for decades, many public officials were on the take. Bribery was a way of life. Incompetence and corruption reigned while everyone winked and looked the other way. But at some point that beautiful country fell into such corruption that drug cartels routinely gun down sheriffs, police chiefs, mayors and governors who dare oppose them. How do you get to that point? I’m pretty sure it was gradual. And the USA may be on the same track. Raise up enough dishonorable public servants, and re- spect for public service itself starts to erode. People lose interest in voting or running for office. Public service becomes the butt of jokes. I’ve made a few myself. But it isn’t funny. I don’t know how many bad meals a restaurant has to serve before it goes out of business, but there is a number. It’s quantifiable, and it’s inevitable. Bad government has a number too. This country desperately needs parents who teach their children to respect the leaders of our cities, our school districts, our states and our nation. Just as desperately, we need leaders who are worthy of that respect. Because we will all reap what they sow. Bob Buckel is executive editor of the Wise County Messenger. YOUR VIEWS Big business of government will sustain itself Soap box time: Here is my take on the federal government. It is a big business and like all big businesses, it wants to grow itself. It grows itself by making laws and regulations to keep “We The People” in check. The more laws and regulations it can create to keep “We The People” in check, the more laws and regulations “We The People” may break to grow their business by creating more fines, fees, jails, probation officers, cops, courts and lawyers to enforce the laws and regulations on “We The People.” The government tells the states they don’t want to get involved in their business. They tell them to let “We The People” decide what is best for each state. But when “We The People” in each state vote to change laws — whether they be immigration laws, gun rights, gay rights, pot legalization or whatever — the government steps in and says, “Hey wait! You are hurting our business, and it is against federal law, so we are going to decide what is best.” So they are going to enforce the federal laws “We The People” voted against. The federal government will fine “We The People” or lock you up so you can fund their big business. I wish “We The People” could shut the government down and just start over. It has gotten way out of hand. Common sense and justice are no longer in its vocabulary. The opinion of “We The People” does not matter anymore. Nathan Horner Alvord See Your Views on page 5A Don’t forget my Farm Bill! Agriculture legislation off to a slow start BY PARIS WALTHER All I want for graduation is an updated Farm Bill. Seriously. OK, I take that back. I would also like a new truck, but that’s beside the point. Congress passes a Farm Bill every five to seven years in order to tend to affairs in the agriculture industry. It is a bundle of legislation that deals with anything from agriculture subsidy programs to international trade. It is just about the most important piece of legislation that impacts anyone involved in agriculture. There are 15 parts to the Farm Bill. Many of them help protect the farmer from risks such as weather, plant disease and insect infestations. The most current version of the bill, called the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, increased food WALTHER stamp benefits, grew support for the production of cellulosic ethanol, and raised money for research into pests, diseases and other problems. It expired Sept. 30 and was not renewed. So now we don’t have one. OK, that’s technically not true — we are running on an extension of the previous bill. Congress decided to extend parts of the expired 2008 Farm Bill through Sept. 30, 2013, as part of a last-minute package to avoid fallout from the “fiscal cliff.” But that bothers me. The extension does not include disaster aid for farmers or mandatory funding for the energy component of the bill, specialty crops or beginning farmers and ranchers. This leaves a major chunk of the industry waiting for relief, and the only way to catch these stragglers is to pass another bill addressing their issues. As 2012 wrapped up rather brokenly from the fiscal cliff business, there was talk that Congress would delay further action regarding the Farm Bill until the spring of 2013. This left seven months of down time in between. I threw a bit of a hissy fit. This partial extension already leaves more than 30 programs unfunded, but on top of that they left these programs abandoned for almost seven months. I have a hard time with the fact that these programs are being pushed to the side. Regardless of the fiscal cliff, or the end of the world for that matter, these programs needed to be addressed in the beginning, before the extension was hastily put to work. One of the more disheartening facts about delaying the Farm Bill is that this hinders farmers’ ability to make sound business decisions for the next five years. With the extension lasting only one year, farmers and ranchers can’t exactly plan ahead as they typically would. But don’t worry, the story finally gets better. On April 8, 2013, after being approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation directors, a Farm Bill proposal was sent straight to Capitol Hill. This proposal: offers farmers a choice of program options; protects and strengthens the federal crop insurance program without reducing its funding; provides a commodity title that works to encourage farmers to follow market signals rather than making planting decisions in anticipation of government payments; refrains from basing any program on cost of production; and ensures equity across program commodities. One of the popular features of this new plan is that the AFBF says it will save $23 billion compared to the cost of continuing the current program. Of course, this is merely a proposal and has a chance of being knocked down, but I feel like this is a step in the right direction. At least it’s action for goodness’ sake. This means that we may not have to ride the extension much longer, and that’s enough to make anyone slightly giddy. Or maybe it’s just me. Obviously not everyone will be happy with the Farm Bill when all is said and done. It is much too large a legislation to satisfy everyone, but I think that’s OK. If we aren’t happy with it, it means we’re paying attention to what it’s doing. That puts us in a better position to fix it — and that’s enough to change an industry. My ag teacher likes to say that without agriculture we would be hungry, naked and homeless. If I’m not mistaken, I think we could say similar things about the Farm Bill. Paris Walther is a senior at Decatur High School. To read more from our Youth Spoken reporters, visit WCMessenger.com/youthspoken. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Curtis Ray Galttana Sr. OBITUARIES James William Parkman 1924-2013 1951-2013 Curtis Ray Galttana Sr., 61, of Huntsville, Ark., died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born June 6, 1951, in Bridgeport to Willie Curtis and Mary Lilly Barber Galttana. He was a construction worker and of the Pentecostal faith. Graveside service was April 10 at Aurora Cemetery with Brother Shane Thomas officiating. Burial was under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville. Pallbearers were Jamey Thompson, Keith Thompson, Trenton Harris, Cody Marshall, Joshua Marshall, Cameron Montgomery, Caleb Montgomery, Tanner Galttana, Willie Galttana, Cyrus Crow and Wyatt Crow. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Thompson Galttana; son and daughter-in-law Cur- tis Jr. and Kim Galttana of Huntsville; daughters Alicia Harris, Toni Johnson and Melissa GALTTANA M o n t g o m e r y and husband, Kevin, all of Huntsville; stepson Jason Crow of Huntsville; mother Mary Lilly Galttana of Azle; brothers Billy Galttana and wife, Donna, of Boyd and James Galttana of Azle; sisters Edith Rothrock and husband, William, and Jenny Melton and husband, Wayne, all of Boyd, and Kathryn Ferguson and husband, Arthur, and Liz Prentice and husband, Ralph, all of Azle; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wise County Messenger, April 13, 2013 Funeral for James William Parkman, 88, of Emory, is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Lake Fork Baptist Church in Emory. Burial will follow at Elm Cemetery under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Parkman died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Sulphur Springs at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924, in Floydada to Hubert Henry and Viola Victoria Luttrell Parkman. J.W. and Eva Cate were married Aug. 29, 1947, in Grapevine. He retired from Lone Star Gas Co. in Dallas where he worked as a service supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Eva Parkman of Emory; son James Parkman of Van Al- sytne; daughters Linda Adams and husband, Ron, of Coppell, Vicki Lannom and husband, PARKMAN Billy, of Chico, and Betty Martin of Seagoville; grandchildren Wayne Parkman, Dusty Parkman, Austin Adams, Andrew Adams, Aspen Adams, Neil Sears, Chasity Martin and Justin Martin; great-grandchildren Sheldon, Shelby, Ty, Ainsley, Landon and two more due in October; and numerous other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and son-in-law Jimmy Martin. Wise County Messenger, April 13, 2013 Trustee arrested, released on bail epedroza@wcmessenger.com A Northwest ISD trustee accused of sexual misconduct with a former student was arrested last Wednesday in Denton County. Kerry Dean Jones, 50, of Trophy Club was booked in around 5:10 p.m. and was released less than an hour later, at 5:56 p.m. on a $40,000 bond. The Grapevine-Colleyville Heritage High School freshman counselor, who was placed on administrative leave by the district at the onset of the investigation in August, was indicted by a grand jury March 28 on four counts of improper relationship between educator and student. A warrant for his arrest was issued April 2. Booking information forwarded by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office indicates Jones was arrested at 4:29 p.m. the next day in the DCSO lobby. According to information obtained from the DCSO through an open records request, the alleged offenses occured April 20, Oct. 15 and Dec. 23, 2010 and March 11, 2011 — when the male victim was 17 and 18. An investigation by the Trophy Club Police Department revealed no other victims, and none of the alleged incidents occured on school property. Jones was elected to the NISD school board in May 2011. Under the district’s legal policy as outlined by the Texas Association of School Boards, Jones may remain on the school board unless he is convicted, chooses to resign or is removed by a citizen-filed petition. “Current law does not allow for removal based on an indictment,” Board President Mel Fuller read in a statement at the conclusion of Monday’s regular board meeting. “As school board members, we are unpaid, elected officials who are not employed by Northwest ISD. We are each individually elected by registered voters who live in the school district. Neither us, as a board, nor the Northwest ISD administration have the legal authority to suspend a school board member.” As of Friday afternoon, Jones, who was not at Monday’s meeting, retained Place 6 on the board. His term expires in May 2014. “The board firmly believes that the alleged actions of one person should not reflect negatively on the teachers, administrators, or others Sylvia Ann Norris 1942-2013 NORTHWEST BY ERIKA PEDROZA 5A in the district,” Fuller said in his statement Monday. “The NISD staff works tirelessly each and every day in partnership with parents and the community, to provide all students a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.” Jones, who has a master’s degree in education and counseling and administrative certifications, was a counselor at Northwest High School from August 1992 to August 2009. He also served as a Northwest High School boys’ soccer coach from 1992 to 1995. He is a reserve deputy constable in Denton County’s Precinct 4, which spans from Krum, south to Ponder, Justin, Haslet and Roanoke; and as far east as Argyle, Bartonville and Flower Mound. SWEEPING SUCCESS — Decatur Lions Club member Jody Adams, who is heading up this year’s Broom and Mop Sale, invites everyone to come by the Market Place parking lot on Farm Road 51 South Friday, April 19. The sale starts at 8 a.m. and includes all varieties of brooms and mops, brushes to clean everything from countertops to barbecue grills to toilet bowls, and other quality cleaning items for home, business and industry — all made by the blind. Dust cloths, dish towels, oven mitts, dustpans, ironing board covers, car wash brushes and squeegees are all on the order form. To put in an advance order, call Adams at 940-3893702 or talk to any Decatur Lions Club member. Sylvia Ann Norris, 70, a self-employed rancher, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Decatur. Memorial service is 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at CokerHawkins Funeral Home with Doug Riggs officiating. Sylvia was born April 21, 1942, in Dallas to L. Clyde and Mildred (West) Williams. She married Edwin Earl Norris Aug. 8, 1988, in Grapevine. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Phillip Williams. She is survived by her d a u g h t e r, Angelique Smith and NORRIS h u s b a n d , Stephen, of Burleson; son Loren Gray of Mesquite; and grandchildren Connor and Cassidy Smith of Burleson. Wise County Messenger, April 13, 2013 Johnny Wayne Dixon 1953-2013 Johnny Wayne Dixon, 60, of Newark died Saturday, March 23, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Johnny Wayne was born in Houston to Josephine and Chancy Dixon. He was a truck driver for 35 years and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine North, stepfather E.L. North, father Chancy Dixon, and brother T.J. Eilers. Johnny is survived by son Allen Wayne Dixon; brothers Jerry Dixon, A.C. Ebarb, Logan Ebarb, Carl Ebarb, Bobby Ebarb and James Ebarb; and sisters Kathy Wilson, Sherry Carpenter, Margie Calvert and Maurine Bannister. Johnny will be remembered and missed by all whom he touched in his life. Wise County Messenger, April 13, 2013 YOUR VIEWS Continued from page 4A Not a fitting end for a faithful Marine If this story were to happen in the bigger cities no one would blink an eye. However, for it to happen right here in Wise County, right under our collective noses, is shocking, scary, infuriating and downright disgraceful. Do I have your attention yet? In June 2011, a United States Marine with more than nine-and-a-half years of honorable service passed away. That should be the end of the story; a final salute from those he left behind and a welcome home, good and faithful Marine, as TAPS was played for this fallen hero. But, the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey used to say, will make you question the power of the almighty dollar and the lack of respect for those who have served this county. It has come to my attention that this Marine has sat, alone, forgotten and unclaimed in a local funeral home since his death. He had no family to claim his remains and no one knew he was not given a proper military burial. There is a place for him at the National Cemetery in Dallas, but until the balance of his cremation is paid he will continue to be a forgotten urn on a shelf. Has it really come down to this, that our small town where everyone knows everyone, can tuck their children in bed at night and crawl into their protective coverings while a hero who gave almost 10 years of his life must remain unclaimed, unwanted and at the mercy of a bill that no one knew needed to be paid? Not a phone call to the county, or to the veterans’ organizations, or to the Veterans Service Office asking for donations to pay the balance. Nothing! To date; the balance remains unpaid. The funeral home has not forgiven the balance, and one of Wise County’s own heroes continues to sit on a shelf waiting for someone to pay his way Home. Bobby Harris, Boyd chairman, Wise County Veterans Council We honor most all funeral plans offered by any funeral home. JIMMY ALFORDY/WCMESSENGER BRIDGEPORT Rodeo committee to again seek funds The Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo committee will petition the Bridgeport city council again for a share of hotel occupancy tax dollars. A $7,500 request failed due to lack of a motion at a meeting March 19. This time, the committee has broken the amount into two requests — one for $5,000 and another for $2,500 — which it will make at Tuesday’s meeting. It will start at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 900 Thompson St. In closed session, the council will deliberate the gifting of .643 acres to the city. During open session, the council will also consider a laundry list of other items including: purchasing software for the municipal court; a contract with Baird, Hampton and Brown Inc. for engineering services to extend a gas utility line; temporarily closing Cates Street between 9th and 10th streets May 6 to May 12 for Butterfield Stage Days; waiving the rental fee of Bridgeport Community Center for a quarter auction; an airport hangar lease transfer from Larry Neal to Brad Richey; and continuing participation in the Steering Committee of cities served by Oncor. Councilmembers will also hear reports on budget variances in March and the Chamber of Commerce’s activities this quarter. During workshop, the council will discuss replacing the email server and closing city alleys. We honor most pre-arranged funerals. 1401 Halsell • Bridgeport 940-683-1704 6A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 RHOME City approves loan for new police radios BY BRANDON EVANS bevans@wcmessenger.com In an effort to keep pace with a federal mandate concerning emergency radios, the Rhome City Council approved a loan to purchase 20 new narrowband-capable radios for the police department. By a vote of 4-1, the council approved the purchase of the radios by way of a threeyear, $23,347.40 loan from Government Capital Corp. The loan will be paid back in three annual payments and will cover the cost of 10 handheld radios and 10 more for police vehicles. Although all the council was in favor of the new radios, there was some division on how to pay for them. Council member Jo Ann Wilson cast the lone vote against the measure, but only because she was opposed to the city borrowing money. “I’m not opposed to buying radios,” she said. “I’m opposed to borrowing money ... We should use money going to the (EMS first responder position) to keep from going into debt. “I have trouble borrowing money. I know the chief needs new radios, but it’s how we get them I’m concerned about.” “No matter how we buy them we need to go ahead and get them ordered,” said Mayor Chris Moore. “I don’t want to be in a situation where they say it’s time to switch over tomorrow, and we don’t have them.” The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered that all public safety agencies and businesses using mobile radio systems must transition to narrowband technology. The deadline, which has shifted several times over the years, was Jan. 1, 2013. According to the FCC, the transition is designed “to ensure more efficient use of the spectrum and greater access for public safety and non-public safety users.” Although the Jan. 1 date has come and gone, many public safety agencies have not yet implemented the narrowband radio systems in their departments. Rhome police and fire use Wise County’s dispatch system. Although the county has already purchased the new radio equipment, they are still in the process of installing it. Rhome Volunteer Fire Department has already purchased narrowband-capable radios. And the Decatur fire and police departments, which have their own dispatch, has already made the switch to narrowband. Councilmember Cole Blanche made the motion to go ahead and purchase the radios. He said they could look into paying off the loan early with no penalties in order to prevent any debt from hanging over the city. WISE COUNTY OF A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday TFH Youth 5:30 p.m. Call 940-627-5365 Call 940-627-5365 tfhpeople.com Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we are on the right. Trinity Baptist Church Boyd Pastor: Terry Phillips Traditional Workship Service Sunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m. Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m. 455 W. Rock Island Avenue Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281 Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.com AREA Church Life Pointe First ofBaptist Slidell WORSHIP CENTER Services Sunday ...........................................10 am Tuesday Night Prayer ....................7 pm Wednesday Cowboy Church ........7 pm 1201 FM 718 • Aurora, TX 76078 For more information call 817.995.8831 or email revjeffwhite@yahoo.com An Independent Spirit-Filled Church Bring Your Family Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church .........11 a.m. Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m. Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST 106 S. Lane, Decatur Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980 Bro. Louis Horton * Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary * Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible Bus Ministry, Christian School Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church 4789 South FM 730 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-2860 Pastors Dr. Francisco J & Karen L Valenzuela Here at Tree of Life Church, we endeavor to make our conversation gracious and attractive so that we will have the right response for everyone. For we want everything we say and do, to be worthy of being kept in the memory of others. We invite you to join us for Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 888 CR 4213 • Decatur www.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.com www.fjvm.org • doctor@fjvm.org 940-273-9014 JJ’s www.slidellbaptist.com PARADISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Patti Mahaffey Bistro: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wed: Bible Study/Choir 6 p.m. Active Women’s Group - Nursery Available 301 Oak St., Paradise 940.969.2069 “A Historic Church for every Generation” Sunday School ............................. 8:45 a.m. Worship ........................................... 10 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thur. Bible Study ........ 6:30 p.m. Rev.Gerald Epperson www.trinitylutheranbridgeport.org 940-683-5604 1307 10th St., Bridgeport Glorifying God Through His Word Sunday School 9:45am Worship Service 11:00am 940-433-2607 Fellowship Bible Church Bible Based Christ Centered Bible Study 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10 am John 15: 8-9 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. Directions: We are located on the north side of Hwy 380 just west of CR1110; 4 miles west of Decatur, 4 miles east of Bridgeport You will be welcomed! 940-626-1575 www.fellowshipbiblentx.org First Presbyterian Church Sycamore Baptist Church Visit our website at www.fbcboyd.org or Find us on Facebook - First Baptist Church of Boyd Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Pastor, Mark Autry Nursery Available all services Designs & Boutique 940-466-3990 Wisdom is a Tree of Life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. Proverbs 3:18 NLT 140 N. FM 730 - Boyd MY-WISE.COM WEDNESDAYS Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m. Tree off Life Church h r h Where Faith and Adventure Meet! 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Decatur, Texas Phone 940-627-1912 Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Evening. Small groups including a 5 p.m. meeting at the church www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 DIRECTORY CHURCHES Church Briefs Call 940-627-5987 to list your church for as little as Rock Island Family Church Where Every Heart Finds A Home 940.433.8200 Sunday Service • 10:30 a.m. (& a great class for children) Ladies Bible Study • Wed • 7 p.m. Pastor Millard Buchholz 545 W. Rock Island Ave, Boyd (across from Boyd H.S.) Twin Oaks Assembly of God 300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport Pastor Gary Sessions Sunday School. . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 15 A Week $ .20 Or Email ads@wcmessenger.com 4793 FM 1810 • Chico 940-644-5647 Pastor Fred Ferren Sunday School (all ages).........10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m. 940-683-3110 Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m. !"#$%&'$"()&"!** United Methodist +,-,&./0)-1 Rhome Church "A beautiful church, and friendly people" 817-636-2222 www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David - that is my gospel" 2 Timothy 8 940-627-5103 615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas Sunday School ..................................... 10 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship ........................ 11 a.m. Sun. Evening Worship ........................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Worship .......................... 7 p.m. !"#$%&'("%)*&+)%,-*"$% .,/#0,&-1&2)03%/# 4-"(&/$&1-#&5-#$,"6&5))789: ;<=>3?&5-#$,"6&@&A><B>3?&5-#$,"6 C<D>&E/(*39&E0,--8&.83$$)$&1-#&F88&FG)$H I-/%,&B<>>6?&E/(*39&5)$8)9&.)(%)# 2#H&J-9&KH&E6-#)&L&M3$%-# A>D&EH&+"88)#&E%HN&2)03%/# CD>LOPQL==OP&R&SSSH*)03%/#?)%,-*"$%H-#G 23,-"4,.&/15"23,-"60-715"23,-"8))&19 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service Wed 6 p.m. - At The Cross, Youth (Potlock Meal) 7 p.m. - Bible Study - Youth/Adult Choir Practice Pastor: Dr. Michael Feese Rev. Sara Hardaway 940-433-5334 540 S. Allen St. (FM 730 S.) Boyd Rhome Church of Christ Greenwood Church of Christ 170 W. 1st, Rhome Sunday Bible Class all ages .............. 9:30 a.m. Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m. Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m. 817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325 817-636-2496 www.rhomechurchofchrist.org 200 First St. at Dogwood Downtown Rhome Pastor, Fredric L. Utz First United Methodist Church of Boyd CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Nursery & Children’s Church ROCK ISLAND FAMILY CHURCH Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 4 • 8 am - 3 pm 545 W. Rock Island Ave., Boyd for more information Family Night (meal served) Sunday School ............9 a.m. Sunday Worship ........10 a.m. WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH Play Day - Breast Collar Series Saturday, April 13 • Sign-up 2 pm • Start 3 pm Jackpot Roping Sunday, April 21 • Sign-up 2 pm • Rope 3 pm Trap Shoot Saturday, April 27 • 9 am 2070 Old Denton Road, Decatur www.wisecountycowboychurch.com First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport SUNDAY Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m. Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m. Sr. High Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Nursery provided for all services Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m. Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m. RHOME Rhome narrows first-responder choices to three BY BRANDON EVANS bevans@wcmessenger.com After reviewing a dozen applications for a newly created EMS first responder position for the city of Rhome, the city council has narrowed the pool to three. “Some were good, some were way too good, and some weren’t good enough,” said Mayor Chris Moore after he and council spent about an hour reviewing applications in closed session Thursday night. The council now plans to interview the three potential candidates. The process will begin 6:30 p.m. Wednesday during a special called session at Rhome City Hall. The interviews will take place in closed session. “The council is making the decision on who to pick,” Moore said. “I’ll just be there to ask any questions the council doesn’t ask.” Two months ago the council voted 3-1 to create the post. Council members Chris Graves, Cole Blanche and Michelle Pittman voted for the measure while Jo Ann Wilson voted against, and Louis Godfrey abstained. The job description says the first responder will respond “to all calls within the Rhome Volunteer Fire Department service area needing emergency and non-emergency medical treatment or care” and offers a detailed list of additional tasks. The position will pay $30,000 to $35,000 salary, plus benefits. The person will be stationed at the fire department. The council decided to create the position after having problems with the Rhome Volunteer Fire Department responding to daytime emergency calls on weekdays. With most volunteers working in the Metroplex during the week, they had trouble staffing emergency calls made during those times. Some calls have gone completely unanswered. The council created the position to improve emergency coverage. They also created an incentive program where volunteer firefighters can receive small stipends for responding to calls and working shifts in hopes of increasing volunteerism in the department. Sunday Evening Worship ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m. Minister Bob Ross FM 1204 • Greenwood Same location for over 100 years. 940-393-3484 2840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur (1.5 miles west of U.S. 287) 940-627-1006 Decatur Independent School District 100th Year Celebration Sunday, April 14, 2013 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.ccdecatur.org Today’s Music & Casual Dress Please join us for the festivities at SUNDAY 309 S Cates (original site of Decatur High School) MONDAY BRIDGEPORT 9:00 a.m ................Sunday School 10:15 a.m .............. Worship Service 6:00 p.m .................Home Groups 6:30 p.m .................Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY Rev. Mike Miller 6:00 p.m ......... Youth (7th-12th grade) 940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193 THURSDAY 608 17th Street, Bridgeport 10:30 a.m & 6 p.m....Women’s Bible Study Looking for some spiritual nourishment in the middle of the week? Come join us in the Wednesday evening interactive Bible study at Greenwood Baptist Church 7 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM - AWANA 2347 FM 1204 Other Services: Greenwood, TX Sunday School 10 a.m. 940-466-7338 Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. You’re Invited: 7A IRON & METAL WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR ALL METALS State Certified Scales Accurate Weights MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3261 S. HWY 101 • BRIDGEPORT • 940-683-2005 Understanding What We Read WHAT IS BIBLE FAITH? This is how important it is to know what faith is: “For by grace are we saved through faith…” (Eph 2:8). Faith is translated from the Greek word: “pistis”, meaning conviction, believe the truth, assurance, belief, or fidelity. Does faith come from what we think is right or because of what our parents believed? Is it something you feel in your heart? Remember there is a way that seemeth right unto man, but it is the way of death. Faith comes this way: “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”(Rom 10:17). Why did Paul tell us to “prove all things”? “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Tim 2:15). If there is a right way, there must be a wrong way. We should search the scriptures and find out what we have been told is right (Acts 17:11). So to have true faith, we must study the word of God, prove what we hear is in accordance with what his word says, and believe the truth of the Bible. “…the holy scriptures which make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (II Tim 3:15). Who is this Christ Jesus? According to the scriptures, he is a man, our mediator between man and God, Not God himself (I Tim 2:5).When Jesus called himself a man, shouldn’t we have faith that he is telling us the truth (John 8:40)? When Jesus says the “the meek shall inherit the Earth” shouldn’t we have faith he is telling us right? What about when he warns us to “beware of false prophets”? So faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word. Are we hearing it? Second Advent Christian Church 615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064 405-624-3334 Call for Bible study time Steve Ryan b.ryan1@juno.com 8A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 BRIDGEPORT Summer activity registration underway BY ERIKA PEDROZA epedroza@wcmessenger.com Bridgeport’s Parks and Recreation Department is already preparing for the hot, sunny days of summer. Registration opened last week for various camps and activities — some of them centered around pool splashes, others refuged in air-conditioned facilities. Among the options are two joint programs with community members — swimming lessons led by Mama Fishy (Jan Pierce of Paradise) and dance camps led by Miss Twister (Kylie Gentry Stegman of Cottondale). The Dallas Stars Ice Girl, wife and mother brings with her a wealth of experience that includes cheerleading, college drill team and a stint with the dance team of a minor league hockey team. “These instructor-based camps and classes are great,” said Chris Heasley, recreation superintendent. “They attract so many more people. People out there have skills that I don’t know how to teach. We’re always looking for more people in the community willing to share their talents and skills and make a class out of it.” Art classes are in the works, but the city is looking for other avenues. Contact Heasley at 940-683-3480. Registration is at City Hall, 900 Thompson St. The multiple-class/additional-child discounts outlined below are valid only when purchased together. Here is a breakdown of the various summer activities offered by Bridgeport Parks and Rec: Dance camps Three dance camp options will be offered this summer. Princess Camp for 4- to 6-year-olds is 9 to 11:30 a.m. Each day of the three-day event will be themed after a different fairytale and will include dancing, arts and crafts, snacks, story time and a few surprises. Because the camp is not a registered childcare facility, 4-year-olds must have a parent or guardian present at all times. “Once the child hits 5, they fall into the same category as our after-school program and it’s not necessary to have the parent around,” Heasley said. Rock Star Dance Camp for 7- to 10-year-olds is 1 to 4 p.m. and includes jazz and hip-hop dance, singing and karaoke, games and an endof-camp concert. The two camps will be offered in three sessions — June 11, 12 and 13; July 9, 10 and 11; and Aug. 12, 13 and 14. “The sessions are not really different from each other,” Heasley said. “But people can, and will, do all three.” Cost is $50 for the first session, and $45 for each additional session or child. A Pre-Teen Dance Intensive for ages 8 to 13 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15 to 18. “This will definitely be focused on all-day dancing,” Heasley said. Campers will learn jazz, hip-hop and current dance crazes. There will also be games and an end-of-camp performance at the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Cost is $60 for the first session, and $55 for each additional session or child. Aug. 2; and Aug. 6 to Aug. 16. Each session will consist of a 40-minute class Tuesdays through Friday mornings in the following skill levels at the noted time: Guppies (intro to water); 11 to 11:40 a.m. — for ages 3 to 5; a parent or legal guardian must be in the water with each child. Tadpole (Level I); 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. — for ages 3 to 5, may be fearful of water; lots of games, songs and water exploration; parents may be asked to assist their child. Minnows (Level II); 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. — for ages 3 to 5, fearless, usually has had one previous session; should learn to save self. Blowfish (Level III); 8:45 to 9:25 a.m. — for ages 4 to 6; can save self but little or no stroke technique; introduce side breathing. Dolphins (Level IV); 8 to 8:40 a.m. — for ages 7 and up; needs detailed instructions; will learn to apply correct breathing; learn all five strokes and develop lap swim; candidate for swim team. Students may be moved from one level to another to better meet their needs. Repetition is the key to learning. Safety skills will be introduced and reaffirmed in each class. Cost is $60 for the first registration, and $55 for each aditional child or session. Space is limited, and all classes are subject to change. Class fees are non-refundable. Classes cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled whenever possible. After the class has started, no refund, rescheduling of sessions or pro-rated fees will be allowed. Swimming lessons Enrollment for Mama Fishy Swim School is at City Hall through June 8. After that date, registration will be at the city pool, where classes will take place. “It’s the same thing it’s ever been,” Heasley said. There will be four, twoweek sessions offered, Tuesday through Friday mornings — June 18 to June 28; July 9 to July 19; July 23 to Summer Camp Weekly scheduled summer camps for students in kindergarten through fifth grade (ages 5 to 12) are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 10th through Aug. 16 (except July 4), at Bridgeport Elementary School. Field trip destinations include the American Airlines Center, Cosmic Jump, Sea Life Aquarium and Fort Worth Zoo. The weekly fee is $75 per child, and participants receive one free Bridgeport Summer Camp T-shirt. Discounts available for those in financial need or who have multiple children in a family. Swim team Registration for the park and rec’s swim team is open to those who can complete 25 yards of front crawl and 25 yards of back crawl. Cost is $80 for first registration and $75 for each additional child or session. Team members will practice at the city pool 6:30 to 8 Tuesday nights from May 7 to June 4, before “normal” Tuesday through Friday morning practices begin June 11. Practices are 45 minutes long between 8 and 9:30 a.m., as assigned by the coach. The team will compete in four circuit meets before facing Metroplex swim teams at regionals. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 14, at Lewisville Saturday, June 22, at Granbury Saturday, June 29, Keller Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, Keller (regionals) Transportation is not provided. Junior Guard In this introduction to lifeguarding, students 10 to 14 years old will learn basic skills such as stroke refinement, stamina building, CPR, First Aid, spinal injury management and basic wa- PARADISE RUNAWAY BAY Council to reconsider City Hall payoff Council may name new police chief A typing error will force the Paradise City Council to revisit last month’s decision to pay off the mortgage on City Hall. At its meeting in that very building on Monday, the council will look at corrected reports and consider clearing the loan by cashing a certificate — an investment that is yielding very little profit, City Secretary Teresa Moody said — instead of paying the sum from the city’s general fund as was the original plan. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Water department items to be discussed include an update on the potential sewer system and waterline extensions; purchasing additional meters or establishing a system for testing existing ones; and approving a bid for the cleaning of the tower, as required by the state. The council will also hear the audit report from Carl Deaton and look at a replat of land within the city’s ETJ. Jamie Cook, president of the Paradise Youth Recreation Association, will also address the council about the park lease agreement between his association and the city. Runaway Bay may have a police chief following a pair of meetings next Tuesday. The city council will meet in a special session at 9 that morning to interview candidates for the job, which has been vacant since Drew Paschall resigned in February 2012. Runaway Bay Police Sgt. Rex Richie has served in the interim. 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This is not a lifeguard certification course. Private pool parties With the opening of summer activity registration came pool party bookings. “They are already selling like hotcakes,” Heasley said. “They are going fast. It is not uncommon at all.” Rates are as follows: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1 to 50 people — $100; 51 to 100 — $150; 101 to 200 — $250. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 50 — $200; 51 to 100 — $300; 101 to 200 — $500. Rates include use of the pool and lifeguards. Co-ed softball The deadline to register for the city’s co-ed softball league is Friday, May 31. The recreation league games are Monday nights, beginning June 10, and players must be at least 16 years old. Cost is $375 per team, which for the recommended 10-person team translates to $37.50 per person, or $5.36 per person each of the guaranteed seven games. Corporate sponsorships are welcome. First and second place receive shirts. PLAZA CINEMA IV 920 W. 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Equal Opportunity/Equal access institution WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 9A DECATUR Battered bluebonnets rise again BY BRANDON EVANS bevans@wcmessenger.com Bluebonnets bloom among worn, gray stones like splashes of tranquil blue sky amid a coming storm. Just over a year after a landscaping team cleared bluebonnets out of Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, looking to end an almost 40-year tradition, the state flower has returned to the grassy spaces between rows of headstones. “We’re going to let them bloom right now,” said Cemetery Board President Gene Blagg. Despite being mowed last year before having the chance to go to seed, the hardy annual flowers are returning. “They’ll continue growing for four to five years from old seed,” Blagg said. “They are just like grass burrs. They’ll keep growing for years.” Nature engineered bluebonnets so that only a small percentage of the seed germinates in the first season. The delayed germination ensures survival of the plant during prolonged drought or other adverse conditions. Their adaptation is evidence the bluebonnet is native to Texas and its sometimes punishing seasons. The two predominant species of bluebonnets grow naturally only in Texas. The Native Americans told tales about them. The early Spanish missionaries gathered the seeds from the hills and prairies and scattered them around their missions. “The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland,” wrote historian Jack Maguire. The lure and the lore of the bluebonnet is what created the tradition of the bluebonnets at Oaklawn Cemetery. It started back in 1975 when the groundskeeper at the time decided to let the few flowers growing among the graves go to seed. Photographers began visiting the cemetery to capture images of the flowers — new life springing up among tombstones. “There were only a few patches of them out there, but we started allowing them to go to seed every year,” said Joyce Horton, secretary of the Decatur Cemetery Board. “It didn’t take long before they started spreading everywhere.” Horton’s husband, Louis, became the groundskeeper at the cemetery in 1975, the year they first allowed the bluebonnets to go to seed. A tradition blossomed from those first seeds. “People bring their kids out here to get photographs,” Horton said. “I know people that drive from as far as Stephenville every year to see them just because they love the bluebonnets. “They (have) a special charm to see them through the iron fencing and among the stonework and the headstones. (It’s) different from seeing them out in a field.” But as the years added up, there has been a growing divide on letting the bluebonnets remain. The nine-member Decatur Cemetery Board voted unanimously in early 2012 to remove the bluebonnets before they had a chance to go to seed. “We’d get all kinds of com- plaints,” Blagg said. “Some people didn’t want them growing on their plot. It’s too much work to keep up the cemetery and keep it mowed and edged.” Blagg said the problem starts not when the bluebonnets are flowering, but in the weeks and months that follow. After the bluebonnets bloom, it takes another six to eight weeks for the tiny seeds, growing in pods on the stalk, to mature and open. If you cut them down before that, they can’t leave seeds for future generations. To make sure the bluebonnets go to seed, they can’t be mowed until early June — no problem for a highway department but a definite pain for those trying to maintain a busy cemetery. The complaints occurred because during this time, weeds and grasses grow high between the fading bluebonnet stalks, giving the place an unkempt look. Blagg has served on the cemetery board for about 25 years, and he’s heard complaints about them throughout his tenure. “I’ve been hearing arguments for 20 years about mowing or not mowing them,” he said. “Although I understand a lot of people like them, I’ve heard even more complaints about them over the years. I’ve been stuck in the middle of this. “I think they all need to be out to keep the cemetery up, but that’s not the way it goes.” Last summer the board considered putting up “no mow” signs on plots owned by people who wanted the bluebonnets to grow. But they concluded it would just complicate mat- ters even more and never approved the measure. After the bluebonnets were mowed, a public outcry led the board to relent, and some members of the community spread bluebonnet and other wildflower seeds across an unplotted 12 acres on the eastern end of the cemetery. Oaklawn Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Wise County, covering about 40 acres with more than 4,800 headstones. Its history is rooted in lore much like the bluebonnets that cover the graves in spring. The historical marker at the cemetery reads that it was established in 1867, with Eli Lindley the first person buried here. However, evidence has since surfaced that the first burial occurred in 1855. Mrs. Bat Millhollon, sister of Lindley, was buried there after allegedly being poisoned by two of her slaves. Wise County Messenger articles from the 1930s and 1940 supported that, but the grave of Millhollon lies unmarked somewhere in the eastern side of the cemetery. The cemetery board will act on another possibly unpopular move in the near future. “Another thing we have a problem with out at the cemetery is that grave sites are only supposed to have one floral arrangement each,” Blagg said. “We’ve been discussing this, and we’ve sent letters out.” The one-floral-arrangement rule, which also applies to other items, is sure to stir up more controversy. “At some point in time we are going to have to remove all the knickknacks from out there,” Blagg added. KAREN GARRETT SERVING AS YOUR SALESPERSON IS A REAL BLESSING BUICK CHEVY GMC HYUNDAI PRE-OWNED jameswood.com NOW OPEN Gardner Self Storage Climate Controlled Household | Commercial Open, Covered & Enclosed RV Parking 4511 S. FM. 51 • Decatur 940-577-3708 EASY RENT RENT-TO-OWN LAPTOP ★ $15 a week ELECTRONICS • FURNITURE • APPLIANCES Check Our Prices Before Your Rent 909 W. 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MAIN DECATUR, TEXAS 76234 940-627-5611 809 WW RAY CIRCLE, SUITE 102 BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS 76426 940-683-5583 FAX: 940-683-5550 10A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 ALVORD • BOYD •PARADISE Panthers leads local schools in District 9-2A academics Alvord, Boyd and Paradise high schools combined to win almost 40 top-six finishes in UIL academic events at the District 9-2A meet March 28. The teams had 37 top-six finishes in 19 events, leading Paradise to place third overall with 302 points. Alvord came in fifth with 94 points, and Boyd was sixth with 61 points. Brock High school won the meet with 410, and Ponder snagged second with 330. Alvord swept spelling and vocabulary with the top three individuals, which gave the team a regional bid. Mira Patel won first, Jannett Garcia placed second, and Cody Peterson was third. Michaela Causey placed fourth. Paradise landed top awards and regional bids in journalism events including Katy Skogberg, first in editorial writing and third in news writing, Jarrett Roper, third in feature writing, and Jacob Owens, first in headline writing. The Panthers also went one-two in informative speaking for another pair of regional spots, with Sierra Brandon winning the gold and Amy Walton close behind in second. Julianna Smith of Paradise won the ready writing competition, and Jordan Carter won number sense. The duo will go to regionals along with fellow Panthers Cimmiaron Alvarez in persuasive speaking (third); Kylie Davis in social studies (second); Hannah Eisen in current issues (second); and Blake Bryant in computer applications (third) and computer science (third). Alvord claimed the team championship in current events and will advance to regionals with the following members: Caleb Wood, Austin Gaskins, Jonathan Musgrave and Heath Walker. The Region II-2A meet is April 18–20 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. District 9-2A meet School, points 1. Brock, 410 2. Ponder, 330 3. Paradise, 302 4. Peaster, 232 5. Alvord, 94 6. Boyd, 61 7. Millsap, 46 Individual results *denotes regional qualifier Accounting — 4. Kandi Rose, Alvord; 5. Marissa Schedcik, Alvord; 6. Blaine Hamilton, Alvord Calculator Applications — 6. Amy Walton, Paradise Current Issues — 2. Hannah Eisen, Paradise*; 4. Caleb Wood, Alvord Computer Applications — 3. Blake Bryant, Paradise*; 4. Stormi Lamb, Paradise Computer Science — 3. Blake Bryant, Paradise*, 6. Colby Dial, Paradise Editorial Writing — 1. Katy Skogberg, Paradise*; 5. Mikena Mader, Alvord Feature Writing — 3. Jarrett Roper, Paradise*; 5. Taylor Rector, Paradise Headline Writing — 1. Jacob Owens, Paradise*; 6. Zach Fletcher, Paradise Informative Speaking — 1. Sierra Brandon, Paradise*; 2. Amy Walton, Paradise*; 6. Jennifer Welch, Paradise Literary Criticism — 4. Abigail Fagin, Boyd; 6. Tylre Burman, Boyd Number Sense — 1. Jordan Carter, Paradise* News Writing — 3. Katy Skogberg, Paradise* Persuasive Speaking — 3. Cimmiaron Alvarez, Paradise*, 6. Damian Silvas, Paradise Poetry Interpretation — 5. Darla Walterscheid, Paradise Prose Interpretation — 4. Christian McCormick, Paradise; 5. Heather Green, Boyd; 6. Kaelyn McCormick, Paradise Ready Writing — 1. Julianna Smith, Paradise*; 5. Seth Burkhalter, Alvord Science — 5. Wesley Meadows, Paradise Social Studies — 2. Kylie Davis, Paradise*, 6. Ariel Rogers, Alvord Spelling and Vocabulary — 1. Mira Patel, Alvord*; 2. Jannett Garcia, Alvord*; 3. Cody Peterson, Alvord*; 4. Michaela Causey, Alvord SLIDELL DECATUR Greyhounds outrun competition at UIL academic meet Student journalists place in state contest Slidell High School students landed 36 top-six finishes in UIL academic events to win the District 14-A competition by almost 300 points. The Greyhounds took the meet title with 451.33 points with Newcastle High School a distant second at 173.33 points. Twenty Slidell students will advance to the regional meet April 19–20 at Abilene Christian University. The computer science team took first place and will advance to regionals with members placing first through fourth individually. Sarah Beaver led the team in first, Gracjan Pietryka took second, Shelby Vanover placed third and Ashley Mills won fourth. Beaver also won the gold in number sense with teammate Caitlyn Pruett winning second, guaranteeing the team a first-place finish and regional bid. Four students placed in accounting including Cole Tivis in second (regional qualifier); Ashley Mills, fourth; Fernanda Martinez, fifth; and Bailey Hankins, sixth. Isaac Davis and Tyler Maynard went one-two in news writing and will advance to regionals, while Pruett snagged a regional bid with a third-place finish in headline writing. Caitlin Ward will also advance to regionals in a journalism event winning third in editorial writing. The Greyhounds also fared well in the speaking events with Jessy Goode winning informative speaking, and Jarrett Tinsman placing first in persuasive speaking. They’ll be joined at regionals by teammates Marisol Millan, third in informative speaking, and Jessie Bowen, second in persuasive. Four students will advance in poetry and prose interpretation, including Norberto Martinez and Goode, who placed first and third, respectively, in poetry interpretation, and Marisol Millan and John Ross who took first and second in prose interpretation. Ross is also advancing in spelling and vocabulary. He placed third. Verdugo took third in calculator applications for another regional spot, and Tinsman placed third to advance in current issues. Morgan Barnes will advance in computer applications. She placed second. And Pruett will advance in literary criticism after winning a silver medal. District 14-A meet School, points 1. Slidell, 451.33 2. Newcastle, 173.33 3. Midway (Henrietta), 127 3. Graford, 127 5. Saint Jo, 113 6. Throckmorton, 97 7. Gold-Burg, 81 8. Forestburg, 76 9. Woodson, 70.33 10. Bryson, 70 11. Prairie Valley, 29 12. Paint Creek, 24 13. Bellevue, 14 Individual results *denotes regional qualifier Accounting — 2. Cole Tivis*, 4. Ashley Mills, 5. Fernanda Martinez, 6. Bailey Hankins Calculator Applications — 3. Nicol Verdugo* Current Issues — 3. Jarrett Tinsman* Computer Applications — 2. Morgan Barnes* Computer Science — 1. Sarah Beaver*, 2. Gracjan Pietryka*, 3. Shelby Vanover*, 4. Ashley Mills Editorial Writing — 3. Caitlin Ward*, 5. Kayleigh Miller, 6. Kylie Franklin Feature Writing — 5. Kayleigh Miller Headline Writing — 3. Caitlin Pruett*, 6. Kayleigh Miller Informative Speaking — 1. Jessy Goode*, 3. Marisol Millan*, 4. Dustin Davis Literary Criticism — 2. Caitlin Pruett*, 6. River Koon Number Sense — 1. Sarah Beaver*, 2. Caitlin Pruett* News Writing — 1. Isaac Davis*, 2. Tyler Maynard* Persuasive Speaking — 1. Jarrett Tinsman*, 2. Jessie Bowen* Poetry Interpretation — 1. Norberto Martinez*, 3. Jessy Goode*, 5. Nicole Grant Prose Interpretation — 1. Marisol Millan*, 2. John Ross*, 4. Madison Downs Science — 4. Shelby Vanover Spelling and Vocabulary — 3. John Ross* 940-627-5987 ADS@WCMESSENGER.COM Five Decatur High School journalists garnered accolades through the Press Women of Texas Edith Fox King High School Journalism Competition. Senior Paris Walther’s “Sign of love” was named the first-place feature story. It is about a pair of students who learned sign language to interpret church service for and communicate with a deaf classmate. Cristin Morgan, editor of the DHS print newspaper, tied with journalists from Rockwall and Waco for second-place honors in the same category. Her story, “Another step in life,” featured a campus secretary’s bout with breast cancer. Morgan also earned a silver finish in column writing with opinion pieces on her mother, a friend lost in a motorcycle accident and a look ahead at 2013. Staff writer Jackie Trujillo won the category with her columns on resolutions, quitting band and her dog’s passing. Madeline Peña, editor of online newspaper, and staff writer Macky Dailey received honorable mentions for their sports stories on a senior football player’s comeback from a brutal knee injury and a group of students’ involvement in a county hockey league, respectively. Student reporters from Allen, Cypress, Houston and College Station earned the top placings in the category. Walther’s feature and Trujillo’s columns will advance to national competition in the National Federation of Press Women contest. All of the students’ winning entries may be viewed online at www.decaturjournal.com. DECATUR DISD clinches academic championship A top finish at the district academic meet and an area-qualifying OneAct Play performance propelled Decatur High School to the UIL District 9-3A Academic Champion title. Bridgeport finished third with 370 points. The award also includes points earned from district cross-examination debate in January. At the academic meet March 20, Decatur earned 354.33 points and had 16 regional qualifiers. Bridgeport High finished second with 349 points and will take 15 District 9-3A Overall Standings school, points 1. Decatur, 388.33 2. Gainesville, 377 3. Bridgeport, 370 4. Sanger, 188.33 5. Krum, 156.33 students to regionals. DHS’s rendition of “A Company of Wayward Saints” was to compete in area OAP today after a qualifying finish at district March 28 in Krum. 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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Carla Jeanne Lee and James Andrew Johnson CELEBRATIONS Marriage vows to be exchanged Nov. 23, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Allan Chester bride formerly Holly Grace Dinsmoor 11A Jimmie and Mary Harris 50th wedding anniversary April 12, 2013 Vows exchanged March 29, 2013 MARY AND JIMMIE HARRIS HOLLY AND CLINTON CHESTER CARLA LEE AND JAMES JOHNSON Carla Jeanne Lee of Fort Worth, daughter of Louise Lee and the late Eugene Lee of Decatur, will marry f James Andrew Johnson of Keller, son of Colleen and Richard Johnson of Huntington Beach, Calif., Nov. 23, 2013, at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The bride-elect graduated from Decatur High School in 1985 and earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Texas Wesley- an University in 1989. She works for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The prospective groom graduated from Oceanview High School in 1988 and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Fullerton in 1989. He works for the Tarrant County Criminal Supervision and Corrections Department. Holly Grace Dinsmoor and Clinton Allan Chester, both of Azle, were married in a double-ring ceremony March 29, 2013, at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The couple entered their 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Car Show. They were married dressed in Rockabilly-style clothing, and they performed their wedding vows inside their classic car. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Vicky Dinsmoor of Rainier, Wash. The groom is the son of John and Desiree Francis of Decatur and Steve Chester of Hesperia, Calif. Matron of honor was Dena Chester. Best man was Steve Chester, the groom’s father. The bride earned a bachelor’s in business administration from St. Martin’s University in 2011. She is a merchandiser for Empire Foods. The groom graduated from Decatur High School in 2003 and Tulsa Welding School in 2004. He works for A&S Metal. Jimmie and Mary Harris of Boyd celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 12, 2013. Jimmie Harris married the former Mary Payne April 12, 1963, at Northside Assembly of God Church in Fort Worth. The couple met when the groom was moving in across the street from the bride on South Adams Street in Fort Worth and he went to retrieve the golf clubs his mother mistakenly left at her house. After marriage, the couple moved to Little Rock, Ark., while Jim served in the Air Force. They soon returned to the Fort Worth area and eventually moved south of Boyd to raise their sons — Darrell Harris of Boyd, Randy Harris of Springtown and Mark Harris of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. After raising the boys, they fostered three girls — Naomi of Mississippi, Nina of Azle and Nikki of Montana. The couple now enjoys spending time with their two grandchildren — Tiffani Harris of San Antonio and Brooke Harris of Springtown. The couple also has one greatgrandchild. Jimmie graduated from Texas Wesleyan College and worked as chemist and general manager for Fort Worth Grain Exchange Inspection Service. He enjoys playing golf, fishing, working around the house and building remote control helicopters. Mary graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, and although she’s officially retired from All Saint’s Episcopal Hospital, she continues to serve patients part-time providing in-home nursing care. She’s played piano accordion and piano at several churches in the greater Fort Worth area, and she enjoys reading and traveling. Grandparents are Antonio and Aurelia Vargas of Palmas Altas, Jerez, Zacatecas and Javier De La Cruz and Luz Rodriguez of Sarabia Jerez, Zacatecas. BIRTHS Lily Marie Hood April 1, 2013 Archie and Misty Hood of Paris announce the birth of a daughter, Lily Marie, on April 1, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has one sister, Ellie Marie, 7. Grandparents are Johnny W. Hale of Bowie, Larry and Patricia Henson of Boyd and Archie and Janet Hood of Call. Emily Lynn Case April 2, 2013 Clint and Rachel Case of Alvord announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Lynn, on April 2, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has one brother, William, 3. Grandparents are Randy Holmes of Ponder, Rick and Becky Case of Bowie and Logan Wilson of Greenwood. Great-grandparents are Elaine and LeeRoy Case of Bowie. Xayden Zachia Lashley April 2, 2013 Astra Celeste Lashley and Calvin Leon Baker of Paradise announce the birth of a son, Xayden Zachia Lashley, on April 2, 2013, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Anna Whitetto and Adam Padron, both of Paradise, and Beverly Baker of Sanger. Great-grandparent is Sharon Whitetto of Gainesville. Brooklyn Michelle McClain April 3, 2013 Mistie and Shawn McClain of Rhome announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Michelle McClain, on April 3, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has one sister, Kaylie McClain. Grandparents are Eric and Shelley Smith, Robert McClain and Jane Huddleston. Jayci Renn Rackley April 3, 2013 Joe and Crystal Rackley of Alvord announce the birth of a daughter, Jayci Renn, on April 3, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has two sisters: Lilly, 5, and Kynlee, 3. Grandparents are Marvin and Connie Crutcher of Wellman and Joe and Gloria Rackley of Idalou. Great-grandparents are Loyd and Suzi Daughrity. Ainzley Truth Tuma April 3, 2013 James and Blanca Tuma of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Ainzley Truth, on April 3, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Tina Colman of Bridgeport and Jim Tuma of Tipton, Okla. Great-grandparents are Nita Needham of Brigeport and Gale and Jim Tuma of Dallas. Trevor Grayson Whitson April 4, 2013 Jamie Whitson of Chico announces the birth of a son, Trevor Grayson, on April 4, 2013, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long. He has one sister, Laci Whitson, 5. Grandparent is Kenneth Whitson. Great-grandparents are Jean and Gerald Greer and Joe and Cheryl Clark. Heston Ray Sides April 5, 2013 Toby and Mary Sides of Chico announce the birth of a son, Heston Ray, on April 5, 2013, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville. He weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. 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Pictured are (from left) Bill Brimmer, Mickey McMaster, Kim Lawson, WFAA meteorologist Colleen Coyle, Mike McQuiston, Wise Regional Health Foundation Director Michelle Stone, Andrew Rottner, Jeremy House, Lisa Long, Marianne Henderson, Kevin Haney, Colleen Walker, Dan Mallory and John Schedcik. (See related story on page 1.) JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • BUY REPRINTS AT WCMESSENGER.COM/REPRINTS Commissioners to meet Monday ALVORD School board issues debt to pave parking lots, fund other items BY BOB BUCKEL bbuckel@wcmessenger.com In a brief meeting Monday evening, the Alvord ISD trustees unanimously approved issuing $1.8 million in tax maintenance notes at an interest rate of 2.7 percent. The notes will be sold on April 30. The parking lots and driveways, which will cost an estimated $950,000, are due to be installed over the summer while school is out. The money will also pay for two school buses, upgrades to campus security and a list of items approved by the board. “Obviously the paving is the purpose for the bulk of the maintenance tax notes,” WISE COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE Superintendent Bill Branum said Friday afternoon. “The advances in our security program, lighting and flooring and the sound system in the high school gym — these things will in fact occur immediately.” The money will all come in at once and will be invested, earning a little interest before it is expended on the projects and purchases. A little more than $130,000 will go to reimburse the district’s reserve funds for purchases that have already been made. EIKON Consulting Group, an engineering firm out of Sanger, was hired to draw up specifications on the paving and will oversee quality as- surance during construction. 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Call Lori, Lisa, Laura, Kelly or Ken at 940-627-5987 or email ads@wcmessenger.com SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 SPORTS SECTION B TRACK JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints BY THAT MUCH — Macen Stripling narrowly edged Natalie Neighbors in the 100 hurdles at the District 9-3A meet in Sanger Thursday. The Lady Eagles held on for a district title. Lady Eagles pull away, win district title BY CLAY CORBETT ccorbett@wcmessenger.com After a back and forth battle with Sanger, the Decatur Lady Eagles prevailed in the end to claim the District 9-3A title Thursday at Sanger. Decatur came away with 213 points to edge the Lady Indians who finished with 194.6. Bridgeport took fifth with 33. “We knew it was going to be a tough battle with Sanger,” Decatur coach David Park said. “It was like a heavyweight fight all night. Our girls just took it to another level and some turned in their personal best.” Natalie Neighbors broke her own record in the 300 hurdles with a 46.29. It was the best time she had ran since regionals last season. Macen Stripling was able to edge Neighbors in the 110 hur- dles. She has continued to knock off time in the event. “We found a little glitch in getting on top of her center of gravity,” Park said. “Since then her speed and confidence has improved.” Brianna Compton turned in another great performance as she continues to shine in her senior campaign. She came in second in the high point individual award coming away with five medals. Haley Dennard ran away with the 800 meter with a time of 2:24. “She [Dennard] didn’t run last year and came out after basketball this year and has done really well,” Park said. “She continues to just knock off time.” With such a strong finish, the Lady Eagles may be coming into form at the right time. “I hope so. That’s what you try to do is run good late in the year,” Park said. “Everyone put up a big effort to get the win. We battled and got the job done.” The top four finishers in each event advance to the area meet next Thursday in Argyle. Team Standings (Girls) 1. Decatur.......................... 213 2. Sanger ........................ 194.6 3. Krum ............................ 92.3 4. Gainesville ...................... 68 5. Bridgeport ....................... 33 Long Jump: 1. Brianna Compton, Decatur, 17-4.5; 5. Bailey Thompson, Bridgeport, 15-9.5; 6. Yanira Rivas, Decatur, 15-8. Triple Jump: 1. Briana Compton, Decatur, 36-6.5; 5. Rylee Howerton, Decatur, 28-8. High Jump: 2. Bailey Berry, Decatur, 5-0; 3. Macen Stripling, Decatur, 4-10; 4. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 4-8. GREAT PERFORMANCE — Brianna Compton garnered five medals Thursday at the district meet. JOE DUTY/ WCMESSENGER Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/ reprints See Lady Eagles on page 3B GOLF Back to back Sissies retain district title BY CLAY CORBETT ccorbett@wcmessenger.com JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints OFF TO REGIONALS — Lexi Read, Haley Shinn, Remi Swennson and Tiffany Hawkins will represent Bridgeport at the Region II Tournament Monday and Tuesday at Tanglewood Golf Course. Through cool and blustery conditions earlier this week, the Bridgeport Sissies prevailed for the second straight year, bringing home the District 9-3A crown. Bridgeport shot a two-day total 860 to edge second-place Krum. With the win the Sissies advance to the Region II Tournament Monday and Tuesday, right back at Tanglewood Golf Course near Pottsboro. Led by freshman Lexi Read and senior Tiffany Hawkins, along with Remi Swenson and Haley Shinn, Bridgeport was able to get the job done. “We had gusty winds, and the greens were like putting on glass,” said senior Tiffany Hawkins. “We did OK considering. It was just a mental thing for me to adapt to it.” She fired a 104 on the first day and a 98 on day two. Hawkins has made regionals all four years with Bridgeport and was a state alternate a year ago. See Back on page 3B 2B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Dominating district JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints FIRST PLACE — Haley Dennard runs to the top spot in the 800 meters. JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints OFF AND RUNNING — Gabe Huerta takes off in the sprint relay Thursday at the District 9-3A track meet. MACK THWEATT/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints MACK THWEATT/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints MACK THWEATT/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints NICE TOSS — Chase Graham let go of the discus at the District 9-2A Track Meet Thursday at Boyd. OVER THE BAR — Freshman Linsey Chancellor leaps to a fifth place finish in the high jump. FLYING HIGH — Paradise’s Ashley Sparks takes off in the long jump Thursday. ONE, TWO — Lacey Watkins (right) narrowly defeats Lauren Hart in the 100 hurdles Thursday. MACK THWEATT/ WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger. com/reprints WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 3B TRACK Eagles slip to Sanger The Sanger Indians held off the Decatur Eagles Thursday to claim the District 9-3A championship Thursday. Sanger put up 202 points for first place, while Decatur accumulated 161. Bridgeport finished fifth with 76. The top four finishers in each event advance to the area meet Thursday at Argyle. Team Results (Boys) 1. Sanger....................202 2. Decatur ..................161 3. Gainesville .............. 92 4. Krum....................... 78 5. Bridgeport ...............76 Long Jump: 2. Jessie Smith, Bridgeport, 20-10; 4. Chase Collins, Bridgeport, 20-5; 5. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 20-0. Triple Jump: 1. Mason Clinesmith, Decatur, 42-2.5; 2. Jessie Smith, Bridgepor t, 41-6.5; 3. Tyler Raby, Bridgepor t, 40- 2; 5. Tyler Wier, Decatur, 392.5. High Jump: 6. Devon Willis, Decatur, 5-8. Pole Vault: 1. Kevin Haferland, Decatur, 13-0; 3. Chad Layton, Decatur, 11-6; 5. Colton Teter, Decatur, 9-6. Shot: 4. Shayler Carlton, Decatur, 41-8; 6. Dakota Williams, Decatur, 38-11. 3200: 2. Taylor Clayton, Decatur, 9:59; 7. Austin Poole, Decatur, 11:17. 4x100: 4. Bridgepor t, 44.08. 800: 1. Brandon Rivera, Decatur, 1:58; 2. Michael Smyers, Decatur, 2:03; 3. Daniel Smyers, Decatur, 2:04; 4. Brian Hutchinson, Bridgepor t, 2:07. 110 hurdles: 2. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 15.35; 5. Tyler Raby, Bridgepor t, 18.03; 6. Ben Blattner, Decatur, 18.37; 7. Brandon Boswell, Decatur, 18.54. 100: 3. Gunner Parker, Decatur, 11.23; 4. Jesus Soto, Bridgepor t, 11.26. 4x200: 2. Decatur, 1:31.71; 3. JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints ANCHOR LEG — Grayson Muehlstein puts the finishing touch on a second place finish in the 4x200 Thursday. Bridgepor t, 1:31.82. 400: 1. Michael Smyers, Decatur, 50.73; 2. Brandon Rivera, Decatur, 52.40. 300 hurdles: 2. Jacob Kevetter, Decatur, 41.98; 3. Tyler Raby, Bridgepor t, 43.74; 5. Jordan Polk, Bridgepor t, 44.16; 6. Aaron Shetter, Decatur, 45.89. 200: 6. Devon Willis, Decatur, 23.73. 1600: 2. Taylor Clayton, De- catur, 4:30; 4. Daniel Smyers, Decatur, 4:40. 4x400: 1. Decatur, 3:24; 3. Bridgepor t, 3:29. GOLF Dragons head to regionals The Chico Dragons are heading to the regional tournament after a two-day total of 761 was good enough for second place. They finished behind first-place Goldthwaite who had a 705. They will compete at the regional tournament at Shady Oaks Golf Club in Baird, April 15-16. Chico only had four players, but was still able to hold off third place DeLeon who had a 765. “I’m proud of how the kids handled the pressure of the competition,” Chico coach Lane Wilson said. “We had the disadvantage of only having a four-man team, but was still able to get it done.” Teams with five players have the luxury of dropping the highest score. Hunter York led the way with a third-place finish, shooting an 87 on day one and an 83 in the final round. Dalton Tullos took eighth with a two-day total of 185. Tyler Melton fired a 190 and Tyler Sparks penciled a 216. Back: Ready for regionals Continued from page 1B “Tiffany really has made great improvements this year,” Bridgeport coach Alan Green said. “Our team winning district again her senior year is great for her.” Along with a freshman she helped lead the Sissies back to regionals. Lexi Read won the overall girls title, and along with Decatur’s Drew Jones, the two Wise County freshmen were the top overall medalists at the District 9-3A Tournament. “I was real excited,” Read said about the victory. “It felt pretty good to know I was a freshman and won.” Read got off to a great start with an 87 on day one but struggled with a 97 in the final round. Green says all the freshman’s hard work is paying off. “Lexi’s success isn’t going to be by accident,” he said. “She has a really good plan about working. She practices until she has to leave, and that carries over to her success.” Back at regionals again gives the Sissies a chance to set state in their sights. Getting to return to the same course should be a big advantage in helping them get there. “We are going to have a big advantage,” Hawkins said. “Other players don’t know the greens and how fast they are. So it should be a huge edge.” Swennson must be able finish the regional tournament for the team to have a chance. She had to quit after the first round last year after rupturing the ligaments in all five of her toes. Swenson promises that it won’t happen again. She had a huge second day at district, shaving 17 strokes off her score from the first round. “I’m thankful to be with the girls I’m with on this team,” Swenson said. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without Tiffany and Lexi. “Hopefully we can make it to state for Tiffany’s senior year.” Green feels his team’s scores were a little high at district, but going back to the same place along with stiffer competition should help next week. “If we can reset this week then we’ll be all right,” he said. “We’ll be going against better competition and that will help, too. Hopefully that will bring out the best in them.” SUBMITTED SECOND PLACE — The Chico Dragons finished second at their district golf tournament qualifying them for regionals next week. Lady Eagles: Take title Continued from page 1B Pole Vault: 1. Darci Billmire, Decatur, 7-6; 2. Jessica Kyle, Decatur, 7-6. Discus: 4. Lily Doubrava, Decatur, 92-8. Shot: 4. Darci Billmire, Decatur, 31-0. 3200: 6. Georgina Palomo, Decatur, 12:58; 7. Paola Palomo, Decatur, 13:00. 4x100: 2. Decatur, 50.24; 5. Bridgepor t, 54.48. 800: 1. Haley Dennard, Decatur, 2:24; 3. Jessica Kyle, Decatur, 2:27. 100 hurdles: 1. Macen Stripling, Decatur, 16.12; 2. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 16.24; 5. Katy Hicks, Bridgepor t, 18.74. 100: 2. Yanira Rivas; Decatur, 13.37; 3. Bailey Thompson, Bridgepor t, 13.49. 4x200: 2. Decatur, 1:49; 5. Bridgepor t, 1:57. 400: 3. Bailey Berr y, Decatur, 1:03.51; 4. Haley Dennard, Decatur, 1:03.84; 6. Sabrina Garza, Bridgepor t, 1:04.99. 300 hurdles: 1. Nicole Neighbors, Decatur, 46.29; 3. Macen Stripling, Decatur, 50.01; 4. Keauna Smith, Decatur, 52.87; 5. Katy Hicks, Bridgepor t, 53.95. 200: Briana Compton, Decatur, 25.75; 3. Brooklyn Bedford, Decatur, 27.33; 6. Bailey Thompson, Bridgepor t, 27.90. 1600: 4. Jessica Kyle, Decatur, 5:40; 6. Georgina Palomo, Decatur, 5:46. 4x400: 1. Decatur, 4:09; 3. Bridgepor t, 4:26 JOE DUTY/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints VAULTING TO THE TOP — Decatur’s Darci Billmire clears the bar on her way to a first-place finish in the pole vault. 4B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 TRACK Lady Bulldogs capture sixth consecutive title The Alvord Lady Bulldogs rolled to their sixth straight district title Thursday at the District 9-A meet. Alvord totaled 191 points slipping past second place Paradise with 163. The Boyd Lady Jackets took third with 61. The Paradise Panthers captured the boys title with 169 points. Boyd placed second with 121 and Alvord was sixth with 54. The top four finishers in each event advance to the area meet Wednesday at Godley. Girls Results Long Jump: 1. Brianna Ponder, Alvord, 16-5.5; 3. Mikaela Beck, Paradise, 16-3; 4. Bailey Sides, Paradise, 16-1.5; 5. Bailee Luttrell, Boyd, 16-1; 6. Lacey Watkins, Alvord, 15-10. Triple Jump: 2. Marissa Schedcik, Alvord, 32-10.5; 3. Parker Tate, Boyd, 32-10; 5. Emily Edge, Alvord, 31-11.5; 6. Taylor Richards, Paradise, 31-4. High Jump: 1. Brianna Ponder, Alvord, 4-10; 2. Allison Rutledge, Paradise, 4-8; 4. Amber French, Paradise, 4-8; 5. Linsey Chancelor, Boyd, 4-8; 6. Taylor Reagan, Paradise, 4-8. Pole Vault: 1. Haley Rector, Paradise, 8-6; 2. Carlen Smith, Boyd, 8-0; 3. Mackinlie, Paradise, 6-6. Discus: 1. Deanna Walterscheid, Paradise, 93-4; 2. Kandi Rose, Alvord, 88-9; 4. Angie Tipton, Paradise, 84-4; 5. Mollie Looper, Alvord, 81-4. Shot: 2. Hope Dennie, Paradise, 32-0; 4. Bailee Miller, Paradise, 28-11; 5. Macy Pritchett, Alvord, 28-3; 6. Blaine Hamilton, Alvord, 27-9. 3200: 1. Emily Corbin, Paradise, 13:05; 2. Jessica Colbert, Boyd, 13:08; 3. Clara Breashears, Alvord, 13:15; 4. Emily Brinson, Paradise, 13:16; 6. Courtney Sanders, Boyd, 13:49. 4x100: 1. Paradise, 51:31; 2. Alvord, 51.32; 4. Boyd, 53.53. 800: 2. Savannah Williams, Alvord, 2:27; 3. Ariel Rogers, Alvord, 2:31. 100 hurdles: 1. Lacey Watkins, Alvord, 16.71; 2. Lauren Hart, Alvord, 16.84; 4. Kendall McCaslin, Paradise, 18.16; 5. Alissa Gordon, Boyd, 18.38; 2. Stormi Lamb, Paradise, 18.48. 100: 1. Mikaela Beck, Paradise, 13.19. 4x200: 1. Alvord, 1:49; 2. Paradise, 1:50; 4. Boyd, 1:54. 400: 1. Jessica Burch; Boyd, 1:00; 3. Jessica Gillespie, Alvord, 1:02; 4. Savannah Williams, Alvord, 1:03; 5. Bailey Sides, Paradise, 1:06; 6. Jade Moore, Boyd, 1:07. 300 hurdles: 1. Lacey Watkins, Alvord, 46.97; 2. Lauren Hart, Alvord, 49.73; 3. Kendall McCaslin, Paradise, 51.53; 4. Alissa Gordon, Boyd, 52.36; 5. Savannah Smith, Paradise, 53.60. 200: 1. Jessica Gillespie, Alvord, 26.91; 5. Brianna Ponder, Alvord, 27.87; 6. Jessica Burch, Boyd, 27.95. 1600: 2. Ariel Rogers, Alvord, 5:54; 3. Emily Corbin, Paradise, 5:56.29; 4. Clara Breashears, Alvord, 5:56.66; 6. Brooklyn Mitchum, Alvord, 6:01. 4x400: 1. Alvord, 4:09; 2. Paradise, 4:19. Boys Results Long Jump: 1. Chris Hill, Paradise, 20-7; 2. Josh McDowell, Paradise, 20-4. Triple Jump: 1. Josh McDowell, Paradise, 41-9; 6. Dalton Stidham, Boyd, 37-8. High Jump: 1. Joe Randall, Alvord, 5-6; 4. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 5-4. Pole Vault: 1. Cody Torres, Paradise, 11-6; 2. Zildjian Brooks, Paradise, 11-6; 3. Dalton Stidham, Boyd, 11-0; 4. Alejandro Lopez, Paradise, 10-6. Discus: 1. Laramie Graham, Boyd, 151-0; 3. Zach Woodruff, Paradise, 116-10; 4. Blake Brown, Paradise, 107-3; 6. Colby Windham, Alvord, 101-9. Shot Put: 2. Taylor Edwards, Paradise, 41-5; 5. Colby Windham, 35-11; 6. Laramie Graham, Boyd, 35-6. 3200: 3. Aaron Hammett, Boyd, 11:21; 5. Landry Norwood, Paradise, 11:36; 6. Nathan Martinez, MACK THWEATT/WCMESSENGER • Buy reprints at wcmessenger.com/reprints LETTING GO — Alvord’s Macy Pritchett captured fifth place in the shot put at the District 9-2A meet. SPORTS BRIEFS TRACK Lady Dragons return as district champs The Chico Lady Dragons brought home the district championship Thursday. Chico put up 176 points edging second place Santo with 146. The Dragons captured second with 146, finishing behind Santo with 200. Chico will send 30 athletes to the area meet Wednesday at Meridian. The top four finishers in each event advance to the area meet. Girls Long Jump: 4. Corey Tate, 31-3; 6. Alli York, 29-0. Triple Jump: 2. Charlye Biggerstaff, 31-3; 6. Alli York, 29-0. High Jump: 1. Breann Hall, 4-2; 2. Mattison Rhoades, 4-0; 5. Corey Tate, 3-10. Pole Vault: 1. Mattison Rhoades, 6-6; 2. Breann Hall, 6-0; 3. Anna Rodriguez, 6-0. Discus: 5. Cheyenne Hale, 61-1; 6. Heidi Spann, 55-8. Shot: 4. Cheyenne Hale, 24-9; 5. Alondra Garcia, 24-3; 6. Heidi Spann, 24-3. 3200: 3. Stacee Brown, 16:15. 4x100: Chico, 54.84. 800: 4. Anna Rodriguez, 2:56; 5. Heidi Spann, 3:16; 6. Misten Kittrell, 3:28. 100 hurdles: 2. Alli York, 18:53; 3. Mattison Rhoades, 18.93. 100: 3. Charyle Biggerstaff, 13.89. 4x200: 2. Chico, 1:57. 400: 5. Anna Rodriguez, 1:14; 6. Jordan Vidal, 1:16. 300 hurdles: 1. Breann Hall, 59.34; 3. Alondra Garcia, 1:07; 4. Heidi Spann, 1:07. 200: 3. Corey Tate, 30.17; 4. Alli Galindo, 30.47. 1600: Stacee Brown, 7:22. 4x400: 4. Chico, 5:05. Boys Results Long Jump: 2. Marshall Anderle, 17-10; 4. Jason McBee, 17-9. Triple Jump: 2. Marshall Anderle, 38-2. Pole Vault: 1. Darion Riggs, 8-6; 4. Derek Ward, 7-6; 6. Victor Deleon, 7-0. Discus: 4. Tyler Melton, 96-1; 6. Jimmy Schuetz, 93-5. Shot: 6. Tyler Melton, 33-4. 4x100: 2. Chico, 45.65. 800: 3. Dustin Hardee, 2:23; 5. Brady North, 2:28. 100 hurdles: 3. Hunter York, 15.79; 4. Tyler Byers, 16.08. 100: 1. Darion Riggs, 11.73. 4x200: 1. Chico, 1:36. 400: 5. Calen Johnson, 56.60. 300 hurdles: 4. Tyler Byers, 46.94; 6. Hunter York, 48.66. 200: 3. Matt Carter, 23.60; 4. Jason McBee, 24.27. 1600: 6. Derek Ward, 5:53. 4x400: 2. Chico, 3:50. SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Eagles glide into district win The Decatur Eagles picked up their second straight district victory with a 1-0 victory over Krum Tuesday. Decatur (9-15, 3-3) scored one run in the top of the seventh to secure the win. Erik Elder pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, only allowing three hits. Austin Givens, Cain Lowe and Christian Carrillo came up with the three hits for the Eagles. Decatur will travel Burkburnett Saturday. Boyd, 11:51. 4x100: 2. Paradise, 44.65; 3. Boyd, 44.67; 4. Alvord, 45.97. 800: 2. James Noel, Boyd, 2:03; 5. J.D. Pearson, Paradise, 2:13; 6. Daniel Alexander, Paradise, 2:20. 110 hurdles: 1. Cody Carmichael, Paradise, 15.72; 2. Dalton Stidham, Boyd, 15.84; 3. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 16.72; 4. Wesley Meadows, Paradise, 17.80; 5. Brett Martin, Alvord, 17.97. 100: 1. Joe Randall, Alvord, 11.21; 3. Luke Gage, Paradise, 11.58; 5. Chris Hill, Paradise, 12:08. 4x200: 2. Boyd, 1:33; 3. Paradise, 1:34; 4. Alvord, 1:36. 400: 1. Robert Norvell, Paradise, 51.73; 4. Andrew Nichols, Alvord, 54.23; 5. Laramie Graham, Boyd, 54.68; 6. Josh Malone, Alvord, 56.47. 300 hurdles: 1. Dalton Stidham, Boyd, 42.03; 2. Cody Carmichael, Paradise, 42.54; 4. Wesley Meadows, Paradise, 45.87; 5. Eric Esquivel, Boyd, 46.85; 6. Jake Bryans, Boyd, 47.95. 200: 1. Richard McDonald, Boyd, 23.59; 3. Chris Lowery, Paradise, 23.89; 4. Jaylon White, Alvord, 24.23; 5. Blake Bryant, Paradise, 24.44. 1600: 4. J.D. Pearson, Paradise, 4:59; 6. Aaron Hammett, Boyd, 5:03. 4x400: 2. Boyd, 3:33; 3. Paradise, 3:35; 5. Alvord, 3:47. to Bridgeport 5, Aubrey 1 Alex Samples took a nohitter into the seventh inning Tuesday against Aubrey before it got broke up with a base hit to right field. Bridgeport (20-4, 4-1) took the 5-1 victory. Samples was able to keep the Chaparrals off balance most of the night while striking out four. “Alex did a great job of getting his first pitch over for a strike, putting hitters on the defensive all night,” Bridgeport coach Ted Leps said. Samples, Reese Read and Dillon Waldrep had two hits each. The Bulls will host Sanger Tuesday. 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Home recently updated with new large kitchen, two living areas, fireplace and large fenced backyard. Rare Find! Updated, open floor plan home with trees! High ceilings with hand troweled texture. Updated kitchen with island. Home is on a corner lot with 2 car carport and fenced backyard with storage building. This home is very tatefully decorated and well taken care of! Truly a MUST SEE! At this price, it will not last long! CeCe Lisby 940-399-9141 cecelisby@yahoo.com For Information on All of my properties go to www.bfrealtor.com Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs. Don’t miss this timeless treasure Wonderful home with great curb appeal, good structure, has a nice layout, with 2 LR areas, 2 Dining areas, 2 fireplaces, office or 4th bedroom, off the master, and a beautiful shaded backyard with lots trees on a big lot. Well established neighborhood big spacious rooms. This home has been well maintained and stood the test of time. You will not be disappointed! Recently replaced roof. $209,000 Paradise - CR 3381 - 3/2, two story on 6 acres. The home has numerous upgrades. New paint, all laminated flooring has been installed throughout the dwelling. 35X50 workshop with slab floors, 15X50 leantoo attachment, 15X24 building could be used as guest home or game room. $249,000 2 homes on 5 acres Beautiful 3/2/2, 10 ft. ceilings, patio, much more in Decatur. $145,000 52 acres and 58 acres for commercial/development Decatur - 616 Greenwood Rd. 4/2.5/2, 2,492 sq. ft. with pool/spa and shop on 3.973 acres. NO CITY TAXES! $299,900 Decatur - 205 N. Lane - 3/2/1 remodeled 2 story home, 1,552 sq. ft., built in 1935. Great location close to shopping and dining. $149,900 Runaway Bay - 513 Islet - Nice waterfront home, 3/3/3, 2,076 sq. ft. with boat dock. and great views of Lake & Firework Show. $299,900 Alvord - 509 W. Live Oak - 3/2 Duplex. $132,500 includes both units. John Lanier 940-627-9714 jrlanier@gmail.com Sean Williams 940-577-4484 seanlmwilliams@yahoo.com 6B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT ATRIUM GARDEN APARTMENTS Spring Move-in Special 1/2 Off 1st Months Rent 1&2 Bedrooms Available Large walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections We pay water, trash & Sewer Utilities 940-683-5268 MOVE-IN SPECIAL 2/1 apartment in Chico. $500/month. No pets. Call (940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930. Business property 1,250 square foot commercial office/retail space for lease in shopping center complex. Highway 114, Paradise, TX. (940)393-2136. 4,000 square foot commercial building for lease, Paradise, Highway 114 frontage. Good for restaurant, office, retail, etc. Serious inquiries only. (940)683-4933. COMMERCIAL-RETAIL-OFFICE 1111 Halsell Street, (downtown) Bridgeport. 1,600 square feet, restroom, additional parking in rear. $675/month, $600/deposit. (817)988-3530. Condos, town homes Condo for rent, Runaway Bay. 1-bedroom, unfurnished, all appliances, including washer/dryer. HOA pool, lake view. Deposit required. (940)393-1796, (940)575-2114. Lake Bridgeport condo, for sale/lease, 2/2 plus office. All appliances, beautiful lake view, HOA, swimming pool. No pets. $800 plus deposit. Maria, (972)834-8111. Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom condo, pool access. $575/month. Donna, (940)389-1615. Duplexes 2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex, Bridgeport. Washer/dryer connections. $750/month plus deposit. (940)683-4933. Bridgeport, for lease, 2 large units. 3/2 and 2/2. Newer, best area, includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, central AC, separate laundry, huge closets. $850/$695 plus deposit. No pets/smoking. Credit, background, references required. By appointment, (940)627-5859. DECATUR/BRIDGEPORT Very nice, large 3/2 duplexes in great locations. Ready March 1. No pets/smoking. (940)627-9028; (940)393-9880, cell. For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex in Alvord. Washer/dryer connections. $650/month. (940)393-0696. DECATUR Reduced! North FM 51, 5,000 square feet with office on 1.5 acres. $2,200/month. Cannon Realty, (940)368-1811. SEE IT, YOU’LL WANT IT! 3/2, near downtown Decatur. 1,300 square feet living. No smoking, small dog negotiable. $970/month. (940)389-5092. EXECUTIVE SUITES available for lease, Double Creek Capital, LTD building. Multiple units available. For more information, call (940)627-6450. Sunflower Duplexes, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, all electric. No pets, Paradise ISD. $680/month, $500/deposit. (940)393-9657. Homes Employment information 1-bedroom condo in Runaway Bay, new appliances, on 13th green of golf course. $600/month, $600/deposit. (940)393-2623. 3/2/2 brick home in Bridgeport for rent. No pets and no smoking. Deposit required. $1,200/month. (940)389-5986. Alvord 3/2/1. Newly remodeled. Dishwasher, stove, refrigerator. $800/month plus deposit. No smoking. (940)727-9151. CANNON PROPERTY MGMT. Decatur: 2/1, remodeled, $875/month. Large 1/1, $760/month. Lake Bridgeport: 1/1.5 on lake, $790/month. Runaway Bay: 1/1 condo, all appliances, $550. 2/2, $650. Alvord: 1/1 garage apartment, $475/month. 3/2, 122 CR1380, oversized garage, horses permitted. (940)368-1811. CAROUSEL PROPERTIES Runaway Bay, 3/2, appliances, washer/dryer connections, CH/A, $850-$950/month, $1,000/deposit. (940)539-0738. Charming country home. Very clean, well kept. Yard service, water included. No pets, no smoking. $800/month. (940)642-9113, (940)366-2696. 940-891-3229 www.denton.ebby.com We’re seeking teachers who are passionate about kiddos! • Full-time & part-time • Competitive pay • Incentives for your commitment to the mission • A fun, pleasant working atmosphere Call Traci Spaces & lots Accepting Applications Assistant Managers Starting at $11/hr Shift Managers Starting at $9/hr ACREAGE 105 Northern Lights Court Aurora 1.10 acre $79,900 136 Cowan Crossing Decatur 2.54 acre lot 375 ft. water well already in place. $43,920 CR 337, ERA 10 acres, owner will finance. $49,900 O Landbranch Dr. Decatur 24 acres, secluded land. $120,000 The #1 Independently Owned Real Estate Company in the Metroplex and Texas % # )6 2 % 3 ' . )4 3 ), % , 0 )4 , 5 for all shifts. If you are interested and would like more information please contact: Joy Henry, R.N., CNO at 940-567-6633 or jhenry@fchtexas.com Now hiring for the following position: Full-Time Certified Nurse Aides 2 - 10 P.M. • Part-Time Laundry Aide/ Housekeeping Aide • 701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call 940-626-2800 EEO M/F/D/V Certified Nurse Assistant Classes Apply at 2108 15th St. • Bridgeport 940-683-5023 EEO-M/F/D/V Dental hygenist, minimum 2-years experience. Also, dental assistant. Good work ethic, reliable. Fax resume, (940)627-8402. Dental receptionist, full-time with insurance knowledge. Send resume to: Dental Office, 307 W. Tarrant Street, Bowie, TX 76230. Team Leader Positions Available in Decatur & Bridgeport wanted to assist management and coordinate routes, schedules and warehouse/driver assignments. Applicants must be dependable with a good driving record. Medical/Dental/Vacation Pay Sick Pay/Life Insurance Apply online jobsatpizzahut.com Equal Opportunity Employer Apply in person to ... Jodi Dusek 605 N. Business Highway 287, Suite 102, Decatur, Texas Join Our Team! (940) 825-3235 WE NEED NIGHT RN’S. NOW HIRING Experienced Cook who enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment Hours will be 7p.m. to 7a.m. Looking for energetic nurses who are enthusiastic about patient care and EMR. Benefits after 90 days. Apply in person at 100 Park Rd., Nocona, TX or visit our website at www.noconageneral.com 2025 NW. US Hwy 287 • Decatur 940-627-8804 Come Fill out application and hand to manager is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk & Parts Driver or apply to Jodi at 605 N. Bus. Hwy. 287, Suite 102, Decatur 102 W Aurora VistaTrail Aurora 1.22 acres $69,900 Obstetrical & Surgical Staff Nurses Full-time positions receive benefits Contact Phillip at 940-627-1101 Well kept darling brick home located in the center of charming Decatur. Large living area, kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Large bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets. Garage with automatic garage door opener and outside entry to a good sized fenced backyard. $1500 carpet allowance if closed before May 1. Is Now Seeking Experienced for: Candidates must be growth minded and have customer service experience. 403 N. Trenchard St. - Decatur $106,000 Jamie K Miller-Riley 817-505-6886 Julie Downe 817-239-2390 EEO-M/F/D/V NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Karl Klement Ford Charming and beautifully maintained home in the heart of Decatur. Four bedrooms, 2 of which are on the ground level. Two full baths. Two large living areas. Great home with lots of storage. Oversized landscaped back yard with in-ground diving pool. 940-683-5023 Must be friendly & outgoing for our family restaurant. MOBILE HOME SPACE for rent in Paradise. Also, mobile home park for sale. Call (940)441-3207, leave message. 1201 S Hatcher - Decatur $169,000 Julie Downe 817-239-2390 Jamie K Miller-Riley 817-505-6886 All Shifts $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport Paradise ISD, 3/2 double wide, $650/month, $350/deposit. Garbage pickup included. (817)692-9111. Roommate wanted to share child friendly home in Alvord. No pets. Kitchen/laundry privileges. $450/month. Call (940)255-1213. PRN LVNs Double Weekend CNA CNA Food service Mobile Homes Roommate wanted $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Apply In Person At Nice with red metal roof, 16x80 on 2.5 acres. Close to Highway 114/51 intersection, Stonegate Drive, Paradise. $580/month, $350/deposit. (682)551-0424, (682)559-1512, (940)255-4392. This is a must see! Prestigious neighborhood has park w/ponds, gazebo, jogging trail, soccer, volleyball, separate softball field, on site child care. Adjacent to equestrian center. MD Resort. 15 minutes to Alliance, approximately 25 minutes to downtown Ft. Worth. Enjoyable place to live! www.auroravistaonline.com Full-time LVNs Medical/Dental 214-763-0926 3/2 double wide on 1 acre. Sell or rent. Boyd ISD. (817)281-4311 or (817)422-3023. 113 Morning Star - Aurora $239,000 Jamie K Miller-Riley 817-505-6886 Julie Downe 817-239-2390 NOW HIRING for the following position: G IN W RO TL Has Grown! )S Nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick home for rent in Rhome. Call Becki, (817)307-3709. 3-bedroom, 3-bath double wide, 1 acre in Bridgeport. TU Electric. No inside pets. $850/month, $850/deposit, 1-year lease. References checked. Weekdays, (940)683-2393; or phowell09@centurylink.net. Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport Apply in person at 2108 15th St. • Bridgeport For lease, 3/2.5, 2,160 square feet on 8 acres, 1715 Preskitt Road, Decatur. 1,000 square foot shop. $1,800/month. (940)627-6450. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, CH/A, brick garage, storage building, on 1 acre. Washer/dryer, water, trash pickup included. 13 miles NE Decatur. $650/month. (940)466-9702. Work while your kids are in school. Come to work after they go to school. Be off before they get home from school. Monday-Friday lunch, all positions. Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes, 201 W. Main, Decatur. Apply 9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat. EOE. Childcare Boyd, Hilltop Village, 3-bedroom, 2-bath houses. $925/month, $700/deposit. Donna, (940)389-1615. 0 credit check. 2, 3 & 4-bedroom homes, $550-$1,500/month, for sale/rent. Owner finance land/home packages, 1.5-4 acres. Ponder ISD, pets OK. (940)648-5263, www.ponderei.com. The First Name in Real Estate! !!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. Bartender & wait staff. Must be TABC certified. 9686 Industrial Road, Justin. (940)390-3043. T Top Manufacturing Now Hiring WELDERS T Top offers excellent benefits and a climate controlled environment. Must pass a physical and drug test. Apply in person or mail resume to 278 George Mitchell Parkway, Bridgeport • 940.683.3313 Applications accepted 1 - 4 P.M. • Monday - Friday WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 7B EMPLOYMENT Miscellaneous NOW HIRING RN’s LVN’s Apply in Person Bridgeport Animal Hospital looking for part-time employee, Mon.-Fri., 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Duties include kennel work, cleaning, assisting vet technician. Apply in person, 709 US Highway 380. Currently offers state approved 1845 S. FM 51, Decatur FIRST to raise the standard from Ordinary to Extraordinary www.first-texas.com Certified Nurses Aide CNA Training Classes to those who wish to excel their career or prepare for entrance into nursing school. NOW HIRING Cashiers, experienced Meat Cutter and other positions listed on our website. Apply at Market Place in Decatur or www.marketplacegrocery.com. Front counter help. Must have High School diploma or GED, have customer experience & neat appearance. Paid vacation, holidays. No phone calls. Pick up application in person, Comet Cleaners, 1400 S. FM 51, 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: applications2job@yahoo.com. Full-time cleaning position open. Apply in person at NRS Trailers, 155 CR4228 in Decatur; or call (940)393-7070. Manufacturing workers. Full-time and part-time, 8a.m.-4:30p.m., Mon.-Fri. Location: FM 2264 in Decatur. Send resume to HPS LLC, P.O. Box 855, Rhome, TX 76078. Part-time work, light housecleaning, drive pickup, operate computer & answer phone for sales from farm. (940)433-3967. Now hiring factory workers with experience in concrete and construction. 40 hours/week. Apply in person, 1763 Old Denton Highway, Decatur, TX. Healthcare Professionals s,ICENSED6OCATIONAL.URSES02. s#ERTIlED.URSE!IDEAMPM7EEKEND$OUBLES s$IETARYPARTTIME Retail/Sales Apply In Person At We offer an excellent salary, benefits available. If you are a person dedicated to providing quality patient care please contact or email a current resume to: USED CAR DEALERSHIP 701 West Bennett Rd., DECATUR or call $ECATUR.URSING2EHABILITATION In Business Since 1999 940-626-2800 EEO M/F/D/V 7-ULBERRYs$ECATUR48 0Hs&AX !$-$ECATUR DAYBREAKVENTURECOM &OROTHERJOBOPPORTUNITIESPLEASEVISITOURWEBSITE WWWDAYBREAKVENTURECOM EOE WISE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY Is Seeking an Energetic Individual to train as an E S C R O W A S S I S TA N T Prior Banking, Real Estate or Title Company Experience would be considered a Positive. •Bilingual a Positive • Salary Commensurate with Experience No Phone Calls. Please Send your Resume to: Seeking • Matching 401(k) • Night Shift Differential • Night Shift Bonus Annually • Safety Bucks Annually • Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays • Quarterly Driver Bonuses • Driver Referral Bonuses • Free Wellness Fair for Employees Annually • $25/month Gym Reimbursement paid Quarterly Call Mitch or Scott Trades For an exciting career in private sector corrections, consider the industry leader: E mployee a nd F amily h e a l t h iinsurance nsurance Employee and Family health looking for Sales Rep/Customer Service, Sanger, Class A CDL; N TX. Receive/Enter Orders, Resolve Customer N ii g gh h tt s sh h ii ff tt p p rr e em m ii u um m Problems, Answer Product Questions. Required: CORRECTIONS We pay you for your experience N ii g h tt s h ii ff tt b o n u s N g h s h b o n u s CORPORATION OF AMERICA Dependable, Positive Attitude, Problem Solving, applicants for the Handle High Call Volumes, Some Cold Calling, Employee and Family health insurance C ll e b u rr n e a rr e a :: 8 1 7 .. 9 2 5 .. 5 1 5 4 S c o tt ttis seeking following positions at its Bridgeport C e b u n e a e a 8 1 7 9 2 5 5 1 5 4 S c o Contact 940.393.5525 Danny Great Telephone Etiquette and Strong Computer Pre-Parole Transfer Facility: or 817.925.5154 Jon Skills. Night shift B ridg e p o rpremium t a rea: 9 4 0.393.5525 K i r •bCorrectional y EOE Officer Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Kirby Full-Time Mon - Fri. • Administrative Clerk Night shift bonus • Educational Medical, Dental, Vacation & Instructor (PRN) more benefits • RN Send resume to annie.white@vaupell.com Cleburne area: 817.925.5154 Scott Excellent Benefits Package Full-time: Bridgeport area: 940.393.5525 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plans Stock Options • Personal & Sick Leave Kirby Paid Holidays • Service/Employee Recognition Programs. Career Advancement Opportunities SEEKING CDL DRIVERS CLASS A AND B & TRANSPORT DRIVERS • 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 is accepting applications in the following positions: CLASS A CDL DRIVERS with Flatbed, Bellydump & Tanker Experience ROUSTABOUT Top Pay • Local & in West TX Housing is provided in West TX and is on a 5-day rotation EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Needed in West TX (Loader, Blade, Excavator) Class A CDL Required Housing is provided in West TX and is on a 5-day rotation Benefits include Health/Dental Insurance, Holiday Pay and Paid Vacation. Apply in person at 3150 FM 1749 Forestburg, TX 76239 Office Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 940-964-2153, Office Need experienced Jet Printing Press Operator. Call Doyle, Nocona Envelope, (940)825-7240 or email resume to: djohnson@noconaenvelope.com. NOW HIRING truck driver, full-time, Class A or B CDL required, experienced driver only. Hauling in Wise and surrounding counties. Apply @ Cox Ready Mix, 872 S. Highway 101, Chico. 940-683-1999 2 years verifiable driving experience; W Plastic Injecting Company We e p pa ay y y yo ou u ff o o rr y yo ou u rr e ex xp pe e rr ii e en nc ce e Mixer drivers wanted, Class B CDL required. Apply in person, Wise Ready Mix, 2005 16th Street, Bridgeport. Sales Experience Required Must be professional and have professional appearance with clean driving record. for Two Locations Bridgeport/Azle Background, Class ADrivers License + TankerNeeded Endorsement Transport 2 driving • Excellent Medical, Dental andexperience; Vision Insurance 2 years years verifiable driving experience; 22 yearsverifiable minimum age; • Drive locally only - 12-hour shifts C C ll a as ss s A A C CD DL L ;; • Company-Paid Life Insurance Lonestar Ranch & Outdoors is now hiring Class-A CDL drivers, tanker endorsement required. Inquire at (817)995-5024 for benefits & info. 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. HIRING TRANSPORT DRIVERS T a s tt D ii v N e d and T2rrYears an nVerifiable sp po o rrDriving D rrExperience, ve e rr s s Clean Ne e MVR ed de e d IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY Class A CDL driver, 40’ end dump & heavy equipment experience necessary for sand & gravel operation. MSHA certification is helpful. Benefits package. Call (817)489-5299 for more information. Please fax resumes: (817)489-2326. SALES/MANAGER POSITIONS Salary Plus Commission Serious Applicants and age 22 ora older. Locations in Cleburne, ii n P.O. Box 516, Decatur TX 76234 2 22 2 y ye ea a rr s s m mWeatherford, n ii m mu um mBridgeport, ag ge e ;; Justin and Jacksboro. Equal Opportunity Employer BUY HERE/PAY HERE Immediate opening. Machinist with some welding experience, aptitude for working firearms. Salary dependent on experience. Resume only to P.O. Box 258, Boyd, TX 76023. Apply online at: www.ccajob.com 940-683-2162 PRE-CAST FACILITY looking for self-motivated individual with batch plant operations experience and knowledge of mixer truck operation & maintenance. Bilingual a plus. Apply at 11049 S. Highway 287, Rhome, TX; (817)638-9053. PRE-CAST FACILITY looking for self-motivated individual for fork lift operation. Must have experience with lift truck operation that involves loads for 3,000-25,000 lbs. Must be fork lift certified. Bilingual a plus. Apply at 11049 S. Highway 287, Rhome, TX; (817)638-9053. Rick's Auto Repair & Towing, 3280 S. Highway 101, Bridgeport, TX 76426. (940)683-3720. Now hiring qualified automotive technicians. Apply in person, Mon.-Fri., 8a.m.-5p.m. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Training and full-time routes available. Weekend work not required, 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 243 Buchanan Drive, Decatur; (940)393-7120. Truck driver needed. Over-the-road, Texas/Oklahoma area. Hauling sand. If interested, (817)271-9198 or (817)475-3470. SERVICES • Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Business • Housecleaning • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Tutoring CCA is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V-Drug Free Environment B&R Machining Services, Inc. is accepting applications for experienced manual machinist. Apply at 2004-B N. Chico Highway, Bridgeport. (940)683-4380. CASE MANAGER POSITION Casa of Wise/Jack Counties is currently seeking a case manager. Minimum requirements are Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field & experience in case work services & employee supervision. Organizational & computer skills a must. Previous work experience with the court system & children’s issues are helpful Please submit resume to: sscasa@embarqmail.com; or mail to: P.O. Box 650, Decatur TX 76234. EOE. CDL drivers needed, sand/gravel hauling. (940)427-2033. CDL drivers needed. 2-years experience. Inquire at Degeer Trucking, Springtown, TX. (817)266-5397. CDL drivers needed. Winch truck & loader experience preferred. Also tanker truck drivers. Forestburg. Call (940)745-1559. Custodian needed at Chico ISD. Contact Maryalin Bridges, (940)644-2228. Pick up application: Chico Administration Building, 1102 Park Road. Drivers: $0 DOWN PAID CDL TRAINING. Guaranteed job placement. $40-$50k first year, full benefits. Start your new career immediately. (817)529-5800. Flatbed driver needed. Must have Class A CDL, clean MVR, pass pre-employment drug test, flatbed experience preferred. Apply at 11049 S. Highway 287, Rhome, TX; (817)638-9053. Full-time service tech needed to work on farm and construction equipment. Health benefits, vacation, 401K. Apply online at www.hendershotequipment.com or in person at 1841 N US Highway 287, Decatur. Haberman Trucking needs end dump drivers from Chico to Paradise. Pays 23% of the gross. Call Mike, (940)224-2601 Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorsement and end dump. (940)389-2579 or (940)427-4953. Business ADAM’S PLUMBING & Leak Protection. Free estimates, senior citizen discount. Slab leaks, water heaters, drains. (817)333-7648. License #M37042. AVON FUNDRAISING for schools & churches. Profits within 3 weeks. Simple, easy-to-use flyers. Roxy Davis, (817)965-3313. Website: youravon.com/roxydavis Email: mommydavis21@yahoo.com. BRUCE’S HOUSE LEVELING Foundation repair, sheetrock, tape & bedding repair. All work guaranteed! Free estimates. 30 years experience. (817)690-2429. CATE CONCRETE 29-years experience, residential, commercial. Patios, driveways, slabs, retaining walls, tear out & replace. Dirt work. Free estimates. (817)395-2321. JOE TUCKER DRYWALL & INSULATION (940)389-0029 Sheetrock ✣ Texture ✣ Insulation. New construction, remodeling, add-ons, spray foam & attic insulation. (940)389-0029. STONE WORK & CONCRETE Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, houses, landscaping. Small brick jobs. Decatur references. 20-years experience. Major credit cards accepted. Insured/bonded. (817)919-4487. Housecleaning 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. BASIC CLEANING SERVICES for homes or small businesses, years of experience! Call (940)577-7731 for free estimates. Let me fix it CHEAPFLATROOF.COM 8B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 SERVICES College Kids Landscape, Irrigation & Handymen LARGE ODD JOBS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Repairs & New Systems Cleanups/Haul-offs Tree/brush Work Lawn Aeration 940-255-1702 Owner: Taylor Mclemore TX Lic 17498 HOME LEVELING SOLUTIONS Pier/beam homes, mobile homes, small buildings, sub flooring, beams, columns, crack repair, masonry repair. (940)399-9616. PRO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (940)577-4135. Remodeling, interior & exterior painting, drywall, cabinets, trim, tile, handyman jobs. Quality work done right. pro-construction-services.com. REMODELING & REPAIRS for your home & rental properties. Call Barry, (940)389-4943. TUCKER CONSTRUCTION ROOFING, REMODELING INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, PAINTING, SALES & INSTALLATION FOR ALL TYPES FLOOR COVERING. FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES 940.224.9489 FARM AND RANCH • Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/Training • Livestock Lost & Found • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry 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!! Credit cards accepted. (940)210-1242. Tx3dranch.com. 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. www.alsalinasfencing.com ALL TYPES OF FENCES & gate openers installed & repaired. Free estimates. Ray’s Fence Company, (817)444-2146. www.raysfencecompany@aol.com. Lawn and garden Residential and Commercial Landscape Maintenance FARM AND RANCH SS LAWN CARE Full lawn care service. Mowing, landscaping, tree trimming, fertilization, flower beds and more. References available. 10-years experience. Commercial/residential. Call Shane for free estimate. (940)210-9444. YARD MOWING Lawn work, weed eating. One time, weekly, or monthly. Call Blake, (940)577-0158. Livestock ALL NATURAL BEEF No antibiotics or hormones. Whole, half, quarter or smaller packages to suit your needs. (940)210-9614. BLACK BRANGUS Commercial bull for sale. 15-months-old, tested & ready for service. (940)393-5830. LLAMAS weanlings (6-months-old), adults, bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support for new owners. (940)433-5897. PYGMY GOAT SALE Babies, (some almost identical) & young nannies. For sale or trade for young laying hens or ? (940)433-2438. REGISTERED LONGHORN bull, parents on site, 10-months-old. $500. (817)360-4800. TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE Flashy, halter broke heifer & bred cow, TLBAA Registered. (940)536-7018. Decatur, Tx. www.andersonranchlonghorns.com. Livestock care/training RED RIVER HORSESHOEING 25-years experience, certified. Reasonable rates. Wise & surrounding counties. Steve Sewell, (940)366-1485. Cutting Edge LAWN CARE FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE Spencer Pryor - Owner Residential & Commercial 940-210-1683 Pasture and feed AFFORDABLE JOHNSON GRASS hay. 30 bales. Take all, $40/bale. Will load. (940)433-3981. BK FERTILIZER Liquid nitrogen, 32-0-0, for sale. Also, application service available. Call (940)393-9616 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 & HAULING Horse/cow quality, 4x5.5, 1,100# bales, rye, coastal. Also, hauling. 53” step deck w/ramps & end dump trailers. (940)577-5136. LONESOME DOVE FEED Authorized Bryant dealer, great feed at low prices! Hay for sale. Located 1231 CR4380, Decatur. (940)389-2945. ✭COASTAL HAY✭ Large round bales, heavily fertilized & herbicided. Near Alvord, will load. (940)872-2197. SPRIGS & SPRIGGING Tipton, coastal. Aerating also. Call Alicia, (940)229-1045. PETS ACREAGE MOWING Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, aerating, tilling, fertilizing available. Tommy, 1(940)482-6578. All Around Wise County Tractor Work Brush Hog, Disc, Tillering, Box Blade, Front End Loader Work, Ronnie Lee Small Acreage Mowing 940-395-7625 BRIAR CREEK Farm & Ranch Service We Provide A Full Custom Hay Service As Well As Mowing, Off Set Disc, Chisel, Plowing, Grain Drill, and Much More. • Pets • Pets Lost & Found • Pet Care/Training • Pet Stud Services KITCHEN REMODEL, SELLING APPLIANCES! Kenmore wall-mount oven, 24”x28”, needs new heating element, $25. Jenn-Air drop-in cooktop, 30”x21.5”, good working condition, $50. Call (817)991-0351 (cell). Garage sales !!ATTENTION!! Garage sale ads must be called in BEFORE NOON MONDAY to run in the All Around Wise/Wednesday edition. As of Oct. 1, 2012, all classifieds are in All Around Wise. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the sale. COUNTY WIDE GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 20 A map will be in The All Around Wise section of The Wise County Messenger, Wed., April 17. Deadline is 2p.m., Mon., April 15 and cost is $30 for up to 20 words ($1/word extra over 20 words). Place and pay for your ad before 5p.m. on Wed., April 10 and receive a $3 Early Bird discount! Call (940)627-5987 or come by 115 S. Trinity, Decatur and place your ad today! Decatur, 100 S. Workman Road, Fri.-Sat., April 12-13, 8a.m.-? Clothes, household items, washer & dryer, miscellaneous items. Decatur, 103 Sunset, behind Yesterday’s Texas, Fri.-Sun., April 12-14. Tools, household goods, furniture, miscellaneous items. 107 S. Hwy 287 • Decatur, TX 76234 940-626-8000 • 940-626-8003 SATURDAY, APR. 20, 2013 Deadline to have your sale listed on the map (All Around Wise & Weekend editions of Wise County Messenger, April. 17 & 20) 2 p.m. • Mon., April 15 Cost: $30 Early Bird Discount: Only $27! Save $3 Deadline 5 p.m., Wed., April 10 Call 940-627-5987 or come by 115 S. Trinity in Decatur. Miscellaneous BILLY COOK BARREL SADDLE Legal size pool table. Upright piano. Upright freezer. Call for details, (940)626-9523. HIGH SPEED INTERNET Anywhere, $49/month. (940)683-0090. Miller Bobcat 225 welder. Bottles, torch, on a 4x6 trailer. $2,500. (940)644-2084. TRANSPORTATION • Boats • Cars • Recreational Vehicles • Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Wanted to Buy Decatur, 273 CR1170 (off FM 1810), Sat., April 13, 8a.m.-1p.m. Multi-family moving sale. Antique pool table; 24’ round, above ground pool (complete); household items, lawn equipment. Too much to list! Sunset, 237 Norvell Lane, Sat., April 13, 7a.m.-5p.m. Estate sale for Tom and Nina Jo Norvell. Tiller plows, gardening equipment, tools, sewing machine, quilting supplies, material, furniture, 2 upright pianos, washer & dryer, refrigerators, 1988 Lincoln Continental with original miles, much more. Boats !!ATTENTION!! We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser before investing any money. POODLE PUPS DOB: 3-18-13. Taking deposits, 9a.m.-9p.m., cash only. Ask about discount. Facebook.com/silkpoodles. 1 male, 2 females, unique colors. (817)636-2826. No Credit Check Bad Credit - No Credit No Problem Hassle Free Financing Report to Credit Bureau Many Clean & Reliable Cars, Trucks, SUVs in Inventory. Come By and See Us! Trade Ins Welcome! 940-626-8000 www.bmgautosales.com www.bmgautogroup.com bmgauto1@yahoo.com DEPENDABLE CARS & TRUCKS $3,500 or less. We finance! Cowgirl Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070. Let’s do business! www.cowgirlautosales.com. Bishop’s Wise Car & Truck Co. 1110 Hovey St. Bridgeport 940-683-1999 BAD CREDIT OK BUY HERE PAY HERE WWW.WISECARANDTRUCK.NET Recreational vehicles 1986 Party Barge pontoon boat. 24 foot, new tires on trailer, 60 HP Evinrude motor, carburetor rebuilt, runs good, needs new carpet. $2,900. (940)626-9307. Paradise, 1472 Sunflower, Thur.-Fri., April 18-19. All baby/kid’s stuff, toys, clothing, strollers, playgym, etc; kitchen, home decor, more miscellaneous items. #4 I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS as well as your good used cars. Arvin, (817)925-8768. 2003 MONTANA 36’ 5th wheel, 3 slide-outs, sleeps 4, washer/dryer, 2 TVs, 2 LazyBoy recliners, 2 AC, lots of storage, many extras. $16,850. Tommy, (940)627-4543. HIGH SPEED INTERNET Anywhere, $49/month. (940)683-0090. CASH FOR CLUNKERS We buy & sell used cars. (940)595-1394. USED TRAVEL TRAILER 32’, sleeps 6, gas stove, good AC/heat, good condition. $4,800. (817)566-5243. Cars Pets TRANSPORTATION Appliances FREE ESTIMATES WANT TO LEASE PASTURE for grazing & hay. (940)389-8004. Mowing MERCHANDISE FOR SALE SHEEP DOG PUPPIES Anatolian/Pyrenees mix. Raised with sheep & goats. $100/each. (940)841-1944. Full Service Residential and Commercial Landscaping As Well As Land and/or Property Management Programs. Free Estimates, Reasonable Rates No job too big or small, we do it all. 940.366.1565 Serving Wise, Jack and Montague Counties 940-627-5987 WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM • ADS@WCMESSENGER.COM Fence Pipe and Supplies www.cutandgrow.com Ask About Tree Trimming and Spring Clean-Up 42” Troy-Bilt riding mower, new battery; low, low hours; like new. $600. (940)872-4023. Near Sunset. 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2 Square & Rectangle Tubing C-Purlin Domed Caps and Springs All Types of Steel Authorized Dealer Flusche Enterprises, Inc. 940-759-2203 Muenster, TX A-1 OUTDOOR HANDYMAN Affordable home repairs/improvements, landscaping, yard work, odd jobs. 35-years experience. Local references. Free estimates. Osteen, (239)216-3945. Huge Living Estate Sale! ALL PRO LAWN CARE Spring clean up, get your yard ready! Lawn service, landscaping, tree trimming. Free estimates. Also, hiring. Dylan, (817)891-1600. Friday, April 19 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 • 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Klean Kut Lawn Care Mowing • Edging • Trimming Commercial or Residential Brush Hog Mowing Insured Kenny Moran Cell 817-247-9965 Office 940-433-5470 TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 39 years in business, insured. All major credit cards accepted. (817)444-0861, Teater. 3109 South Garland • Decatur, Texas Beautiful home filled with all contents! Moving to retirement and all must go! Home and guest house filled with all designer furnishings, living, dining and bedroom furnishings, antiques, collectibles, decoratives, linens, kitchenwares, large collection of Fostoria, pictures, many decoratives, and much much more! Cash only! NO EARLY SALES! Call 940-627-5987 for statewide advertising through Tex-Scan WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 9B NOTICES TRANSPORTATION CIVIL CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANITA MORAN, DECEASED, Defendant(s), Greetings: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION at or before ten o'clock a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, May 13, 2013 before the Honorable 271st District Court of Wise County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Decatur, Texas. Said Petition was filed in said court on December 27, 2012, in this case, numbered and styled CV12-12-859 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCATION vs MANUEL MORAN AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANITA MORAN, DECEASED The names of the parties in said suit are: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Plaintiff(s) and MANUEL MORAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANITA MORAN, DECEASED as Defendant(s). The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY BY WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR’S LIEN TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS TO WIT: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, RIDGE VIEW ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DECATUR, WISE COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET B, SECTION 532, PLAT RECORDS, WISE COUNTY, TEXAS; PLAINTIFF IS NOW THE SERVICER FOR THE HOLDER OF THE NOTE DEED OF TRUST AND VENDOR’S LIEN; NO PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE INDEBTEDNESS FOR AT LEAST EIGHT (8) MONTHS AND THE VENDOR’S LIEN AND DEED OF TRUST IS IN DEFAULT as is more fully shown by the Petition on file in this suit. The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of plaintiff is: ROBERT L. NEGRIN CODILIS & STAWIARSKI PC 650 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY EAST, SUITE 450 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty two days after the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at the office in Decatur, Texas, on this the 28th day of March, 2013. Brenda Rowe Wise County District Clerk P.O. Box 308 Decatur, Texas 76234 By Janean Kerr, Deputy Clerk 2004 CARDINAL BY FOREST RIVER 32' 5th wheel, new refrigerator, new batteries, approx. 1,000 miles on new tires, always stored under cover. 2 slides, rear kitchen, fiberglass with rubber roof. Selling below retail average, call 940-393-6464 leave message 2011 CAN-AM 800 4-wheeler for sale. Like new. $8,900. (940)393-9634. Pickups/Vans/SUVs 1996 DODGE RAM 1500, $3,400. 1991 Chevrolet C1500, $1,800. Both automatic & run good. (940)389-7730. 2009 FORD RANGER Extended cab, automatic, perfect condition. (940)210-1786. 2002 Dodge 1500, red, Regency conversion van, 1-owner, 101,000 miles. $3,500. (940)391-0425. NOTICES • Legal Notices • Public Notices Legal notices CITY OF NEWARK ORDINANCE NO. A-391 An Ordinance of the City of Newark, Texas, amending the Newark Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, the Fee Schedule, Article A3.000, Building Related Fees, by adding Section A3.009, Fence Permit Fee; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty for violations hereof; providing for the publication in the official newspaper; and providing an effective date. An person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage and publication as required by law and it is so ordained. Passed and approved on the 21st day of March 2013. Diane Rasor City Administrator City of Newark, Texas 817-489-2201 DIVORCE CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS To: VARDAN MAILIAN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s): “You have been sued for divorce. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.” The petition of R. ROSHCHYN, Petitioner, was filed in the Honorable County Court at Law Number 2 of Wise County, Texas on July 10, 2012, against VARDAN MAILIAN, Respondent, in a suit numbered and entitled CV12-07-444 IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF R. ROSHCHYN AND VARDAN MAILIAN The suit requests to dissolve the marriage relationship between Petitioner and Respondent. Petitioner’s Attorney or Petitioner: MARILYN J. BELEW PO BOX 1026 DECATUR, TX 76234 940-627-6400 The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court in Decatur, Texas, on this the 8th day of April, 2013. Attest: Brenda Rowe Wise County District Clerk PO Box 308 Decatur, Texas 76234 By: Kristi Polone, Deputy Clerk LEGAL NOTICE By order of the Board of Directors of the Wise County Water Control and Improvement District Number One, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Wise County Water Control and Improvement district Number One. BE ADVISED: An Election will be held by the Wise County Water Control and Improvement District Number One on May 11, 2013, for the purpose of choosing two (2) persons to serve as Directors for the district for a period of four (4) years. Polls will be opened at 7:00 A.M. and closed at 7:00 P.M. Those entitled to vote in said district must be bonafide residents of the District, and duly qualified voters under the laws of Texas as of the day of this election. The names of the following will be placed on the ballot for election: Mike Overton Gary Potts All person wishing their names to appear on the ballot should notify the Water Board Recording Secretary (Carrie Davidson(940)393-3152), by April 15, 2013. Witness the signing on this the 2nd day of April, 2013, Wise County Water Control and Improvement District Number One. It’s that time again... 7KHLARGEST volume dealer in TEXAS. 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Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. On Compact Utility Tractors: Fixed rate for 0.0% for 60 months. $500 off implement bonus is in addition to low-rate financing and requires the purchase of two or more qualifying John Deere or Frontier implements. ^Manufacturer’s estimate of power (ISO) per 97/68/EC. AGP5X100410WCM-4C 10B BUSINESS WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, April 13, 2013 WISE TAYLOR WHEN YOU SAY JUMP Septic Service WE SAY We install all types of septic systems & repair old ones HOW MANY ROOMS? Baby Registry, Layaway & Tuxedo Rental Available Get the Hooper Whole-Home HD DVR only from DISH. Kids On Decatur Square (940) 627-3394 108 W. 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