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VOLUME 131 - NO. 11 IN SPORTS ... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010 DECATUR, TEXAS 22 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢ WISE COUNTY Generation gap Malones’ pioneer spirit clashes with modernity, drug addiction By BRANDON EVANS PLAYOFF BOUND The Bridgeport Sissies’ big win Tuesday clinched a playoff berth. See page 1B INSIDE ... CRIME REPORT A jilted groom and sibling rivalries are just a sample of the calls Wise County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to last week. See page 3A Fossils provide pictures of past lives frozen in time. The hills, prairies, woods and creek beds of Wise County are rife and rich with fossil remains. They hold the images of countless creatures of bygone eras. “We’re just people caught up in a time change,” said Bryan “Red” Malone, 50. “Not too many years ago most people in the county wouldn’t argue with what we were doing.” The Malone brothers are well known in the area as expert hunters, trackers and trappers, but some of them also have a notorious reputation and are facing a list of criminal allegations. During the early hours of Jan. 28, almost 60 law-enforcement officers raided their 10 acres of property a few miles south of Green- wood. All five brothers, along with several others, were charged with engaging in organized criminal activities. Authorities are pursuing additional charges against some of the suspects. The charges range from production of methamphetamine to poaching. Red is one of the five brothers currently being held in Wise County Jail. “We’re like the Indians,” Red said. “It’s the same situation. We’re being pushed out. We respect the land. There are a lot of people that don’t respect God’s land.” Game wardens are pursuing poaching charges against the Malone brothers. In the past, whenever they hunted on the property of old timers, Red said they would help a cow stuck in a creek if they found it, Messenger photo by Joe Duty LOCKED DOWN — After spending much of his life in the outdoors, Bryan “Red” Malone tries to adapt to the confines of jail. Continued on page 2A FORT WORTH • DECATUR ON THE WEB ... CRIME RING Read the original story of the raid on the Malone property and watch related video at www.wcmess. com/crimering. THIS WEEK ... TIME TO FILE The May 8 election will be here before you know it, and if you want to be on the ballot, you can sign up beginning Monday. Feb. 6 is the first day for candidates in city and school elections to file for a place on the ballot, but since that day falls on a Saturday, filings will essentially begin Monday, Feb. 8. Candidates for mayor, city council and school board can file through March 8 to have their name listed on the ballot. AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS MOLLIE BROWN Decatur RALPH MURPHY Cottondale ROBERT STAPLETON Bridgeport MARTHA SIDES formerly of Bridgeport See page 12A WEATHER... Sun 2/7 46/41 Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 40s. Mon 2/8 50/28 Showers possible. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 20s. INDEX News Briefs ..... 3A Opinion ........... 4A Lifestyle .......... 6A Sports ...............1B Classifieds.........4B Wise Business 10A Crime Report .....3A Obits .............. 12A Wise County Messenger P.O. Box 149 115 South Trinity Decatur, Texas 76234 www.wcmessenger.com Messenger photos by Joe Duty RAIN OR SHINE — Roy Eaton has been the voice of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo parade for more than 40 years. He said the allwestern parade has only been canceled twice, and he’s manned the grandstand in all types of weather. Voice of the show For more than 40 years, Roy Eaton has announced the Fort Worth Stock Show By KRISTEN TRIBE Heifers swished their tails nervously in the arena, ready to retire to their stalls for the day, and a quiet chatter hummed in the stands. The judge surveyed the cattle one last time, and camera flashes sparkled almost in sync as parents aimed at their kids in the arena below. Quietly stationed in the show ring – announcer Roy Eaton of Decatur. He is heard but not often seen at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. “My job is to be invisible and make the kids the stars,” he said. “You have really dyed-in-the-wool, educated cattle people (in the audience) and people who just walked in looking for a place to sit and rest, so you try to explain what’s going on.” Eaton, retired publisher of the Wise County Messenger, has lent his voice to the stock show for more than 40 years. He’s been the announcer for the stock show parade since the late 1960s, and he has announced the livestock shows for more than 20 years. “His voice is soothing, and it’s pleasant to listen to,” said Shanna Weaver, publicity manager. “But it gets everySee more online: one’s attention and keeps it. wcmess.com/roy He never lets anything rattle or upset him. He always has the same laidback, friendly attitude.” Eaton helps kick off the stock show at the annual western parade that winds through downtown. No motorized vehicles are allowed. All entrants must walk, ride a horse or ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Eaton’s job is to announce and introduce each one as it passes the grandstand, and while it sounds simple enough, he said the parade is his hardest job. There are about 200 entries in the parade every year, and although Weaver said the first 30 or 40 entries are usually in order, it dissolves into “organized chaos.” Entrants switch places along the route, outriders get separated from their groups, and there is general confusion, which sometimes makes it hard to know who should be announced next. But she said, if anything ever does go wrong or something out of the ordinary happens, “you hardly see it because Roy is so calm and collected.” Livestock show manager Stefan Marchman said Eaton is “so professional, and you can’t catch him off guard.” “When he’s working, you can bring him any issue, and he can modify something … Continued on page 7A 2A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 ELECTION 2010 WISE COUNTY Generation gap ... Continued from page 1A or fix somebody’s fence. In a sense, they would look after the land while they were hunting on it. In return, landowners didn’t mind them hunting on their property. “Landowners now are more into the dollar than taking care of their fences and cattle,” said James A. Malone, 50. The brothers’ native, rugged ways don’t fit into the confines of modern society. “Society just eats you,” James said. “It’s like a cancer. Society wants to take everything real out of the world and insert the synthetic. If it ain’t plastic or rubber nobody wants it.” The Malone brother’s opposition to the synthetic world presents an irony when matched against the allegations of synthesizing methamphetamine. There are also allegations of holding deer captive in cages, which is a wildlife violation. “We’d see a doe hit by a car, dead on the side of the road,” James said. “The fawn would be hiding and starving in the woods nearby. We’d catch it and take care of it. “Over the past 30 years we’ve raised and released a lot of deer. We’ve saved lots of animals.” James said they always let the deer roam free on their land to avoid a violation. Costs of addiction Allegations against the Malones include drug production. Red admits to struggling with methamphetamine addiction. But after dealing with the pain it has caused in his own life, he said he would never produce it or sell it to anybody else. Meth addiction has cost Red a lot. He said he first used meth many years ago when he worked in the oil fields. It helped him stay alert and awake during long shifts. But it eventually played a role in the divorce from his wife and losing custody of his children. “I lost my wife and my son and my daughter,” Red said. “God puts you here to fulfill certain roles. I was the worst after that, after I lost my role as father, when I had no one to love or hold. It filled the void when all I had was taken from me. “It gives you energy. You have power when you have it, and when it’s gone you feel an emptiness,” he explained. “You don’t wanna go nowhere or do nothing. It becomes your friend. And there’s nothing like a best friend.” He regrets allowing the drug into his life. He admits he would be a better person today if he hadn’t. “I’m not proud of it,” he said. “No more than an alcoholic is proud of that. We are victims of it. It has caused the destruction of our family. “Because I’m doing it doesn’t mean I believe in it. It’s not rebellion. It’s sadness that made me the way I am.” Red said he’s tried to break the habit, but loneliness, grief and negative influences kept reeling him back in. Last summer he and James journeyed to the wild mountains of Colorado to live free off the land. It was an attempt to leave old habits behind. But food was scarce and they eventually grew “dog hungry.” “We stayed up there for two months, looking for gold, searching for sanity,” Red said. “If we’d found it we wouldn’t be behind these bars ... We’re gonna be totally destroyed if we don’t get out of here. God is in the woods.” Messenger photo by Joe Duty O’ BROTHER — Bryan “Red” Malone denies any involvement in organized criminal activity or drug production. He wants the brother or brothers who might be responsible to come forward. It’s not rebellion. It’s sadness that made me the way I am. Bryan ‘Red’ Malone Production allegations Meth is produced at different strengths. Chad Lanier, sergeant investigator with Wise County Sheriff’s Department, said the type allegedly being produced at the Malone property is referred to as “Nazi meth.” “This is the same type of meth given to Nazi soldiers during World War II to help them fight for days on end,” Lanier said. Red said he kept mostly to himself, so he can’t comment specifically on what was or wasn’t being produced at the property. “I love my brothers,” Red said, “but I don’t agree with all the things some of them have done.” James shared a similar sentiment. CRIME WCMESS.COM/CRIMERING “Some of it, I don’t agree with what was going on,” James said. “But some of them need to step up and say what the hell was going on. I don’t know who was doing what or whatever, but I know what I was doing.” During the raid on the home, officers did not arrest the mother, Wilda Malone, 73. “I can’t tell you anything other than their mother is a wonderful person,” said Tammy Malone, 42. “She has done everything she can to help us. I far as I can tell, she’s done everything she can to help her boys.” Tammy was one of those arrested during the Jan. 28 raid. Tammy married Benny Malone, 42, about a year ago. They held the ceremony at the Malone property. Investigators have alleged that Benny was the ringleader. Investigators said they do have evidence of Tammy and Benny purchasing large amounts of pseudoephedrine over a period of time. It is found in cold medicines and used to process methamphetamine. WILD LIFE — James Malone denies committing wildlife violations or any involvement in organized criminal activities. He takes an ecological, wildlife management approach to nature. Messenger photo by Joe Duty “Since we’ve been married, Benny has changed a whole lot,” Tammy said. “He started hanging out with different people.” Wilda’s late husband, Gene, built their home when the Malone brothers were just boys. He taught them the ways of the woods and how to live off the land. He died in 2005, at the age of 71, while on a bear-hunting trip in Colorado. The alleged crimes against the brothers might cost Wilda her home. The state is pursuing seizure of the property. Tammy admits she needs to make some serious changes and get her life in order, but she denies the charges of engaging in organized criminal activity. “I’m gonna straighten up and do right,” she said. “I decided its time I live right by God and do what I’m supposed to do as a person. “I’m not organized in my own life. How can I organize any crime?” she asked. Red and James also denied participation in organized criminal activities. “They say we’re organized crime, but some of those people I don’t even know,” Red said. The five Malone brothers, Benny, Kevin, Red, James and Bobby, and Tammy were arrested during the raid. As many as 12 others were arrested elsewhere in connection with the operation. Frozen in time Investigators discovered a deep hole covered with a camouflage tarp at the Malone property. They believed it might have been used for drug production. But Red said it was never used for that purpose. “There’s eight years of solid tears in that hole,” Red said. “When I got a divorce, and they took my kids away, I went down in that hole and started digging. That’s where I cried.” Red is fascinated with fossils. He’s spent many days digging up old dinosaur and mammoth fossils in the woods and creeks of Wise County with his son. When he started digging into the earth there at his property, he thought he was uncovering a dinosaur bone. The bone turned out to be the roots of a petrified tree. It opened up and created an underground cavern. He kept digging deeper and deeper. He painted the sandy walls. They solidified into a hard rock. He admits there might be some paraphernalia down there, but that hole was his sanctuary. It was sacred. “There was no intention of making dope down in that hole,” Red said. “It was someplace for us to go and get away from the world. Get away from the problems.” Like a fossil from a bygone era secured deep in the sediment, he used the hole to hide from the ways of the world. But the winds of today eroded the surface, revealing a lifestyle out of sync with modern society. ! E-mail Brandon at bevans@wcmessenger.com ! Editor’s Note: Request for interviews were made to all five Malone brothers plus several others in custody. The three featured in this story agreed to talk to the Messenger without an attorney present. Benny, Kevin and Bobby Malone said they would only talk with an attorney present. However, all those in custody we contacted to had not met with their court-appointed attorney as of Thursday morning. • CANDIDATE PROFILES • ELECTION HEADLINES • POLLING LOCATIONS • AND MORE! WCMESSENGER.COM/ ELECTION Phil Major President & Publisher P.O. Box 149 115 S. 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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 $35, six months $18; one year out of county $40, six months $22; one year out of state $45, six months $23. 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 762340149. 940-627-5987. http://www.wcmessenger. com. E-mail: news@wcmessenger.com. © 2010 Wise County Messenger WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 3A NEWS BRIEFS DON’T BE SCAMMED — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints recently about a phone scam. The caller identifies himself as Officer Ray Johnson, badge No. 1704, at the Harris County Jail. The man tells the would-be victim they need to dial a certain number. The “officer” says that if they don’t dial the number, law enforcement will be sent to the house. Dialing the number will cause your phone to be forwarded to another phone. All long-distance or collect calls made by the other phone are charged to your phone bill. If you receive a call from the Harris County Jail, do not answer it and contact your phone company to have the number blocked. THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ... SPRING SPORTS SIGN UP — Bridgeport Youth Association sign-ups for soccer, baseball, softball, T-ball and pixie were to be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Bridgeport Public Library. Bring birth certificate if not on file. For information visit www.eteamz.com/bridgeportyouthassoc/. T-BALL — Alvord T-ball sign ups were to be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 6, at the old middle school. Call Carrie Outlaw at (940) 389-7967. BASEBALL SIGN-UPS — Decatur Baseball sign-ups were to be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Harmon Park. POST-POLIO SUPPORT — The Post-Polio Support Group was to meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pizza Hut in Decatur. SOCCER SIGN-UPS — Decatur soccer sign-ups are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 and 20 in the Walmart sporting goods department. Register online at www.eteamz.com/ wisecountysoccer. For information, call Paula Little at (940) 399-6541, Shandon Fullingim at (940) 389-3749 or Jennifer Hogeland at (214) 244-7145. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ... REPUBLICAN MEETING — Wise Republican Women and Wise County Republican Party meet jointly at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the county courthouse, second floor. The program will be “How to Get Involved,” presented by Allen Williamson, Bettye Parker and Pat Peale, Texas Federation of Republican Women district director. SCV MEETING — The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Member Royce Raven will present a program on KIA/MIA remembrance from all wars. Continued on page 10A JOIN US AT K.T.’S CAFE 7 BOWL FOR FAMILY FUN WISE COUNTY CRIME REPORT Friday, Jan. 29 100 BLOCK OF LANGE WAY — Deputy investigated report of a man providing alcohol to his neighbor’s juvenile son. It turned out to be a misunderstanding. 19000 BLOCK OF NORTH COUNTY LINE ROAD — A brother broke into his sister’s home while she was there. She yelled at him and he left. on the side of the road. A deputy discovered a mother was disciplining her 12-year-old son after she learned he was looking at porn on his iPhone during church service. 100 BLOCK OF PR 3682 — A man called to report that a former friend was “going crazy” because he did not approve of the way he edited a book written by the former friend. 200 BLOCK OF LEXINGTON CIRCLE — A homeowner reported that someone had tampered with her mailbox Saturday, Jan. 30 2900 BLOCK OF US 380 WEST — A complainant requested a ride due to vehicle problems. The complainant ended up getting the car back in working order. However, a female passenger in the vehicle was arrested for outstanding warrants. 100 BLOCK OF CR 4659 — A domestic disturbance occurred between a man and a woman. The man was arrested for outstanding warrants. 500 BLOCK OF CR 2896 — A woman “wanted to know if her ex-husband could pursue charges for her calling him in reference to a medical condition she has.” INTERSECTION OF US 287 AND PR 4726 — A woman and her husband began arguing while traveling to the Fort Worth Stock Show. The husband allegedly refused to let his wife out of the truck. 100 BLOCK OF CR 4657 — A deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle. The male driver was arrested for an outstanding warrant. 200 BLOCK OF MARSHALL ROAD — A domestic disturbance occurred between a man and a woman. 500 BLOCK OF HUNTER TRAIL — A man wanted to press charges against a female from Nigeria. He sent the woman $2,900 via Western Union so she could fly into the Bridgeport airport to marry him. She never arrived. 100 BLOCK OF PR 4619 — Man received harassing phone calls from inmates in Harris County Jail. 1500 BLOCK OF CR 4764 — A woman received harassing phone call from Harris County Jail inmates. INTERSECTION OF TEXAS 114 AND CR 4593 — A passing motorist reported a disturbance between a male and female ¿Quiere aprender Inglés? ¿Le gustaria practicar con otras mujeres en un lugar seguro y cómodo? Entonces ¡esta clase es para usted! Aprenda Inglés con facilidad y excelencia Clase de Inglés y estudio de la Biblia especialmente para la mujer El primer y tercer martes de cada mes Newark Community Center De 9 am a 12 noon Would you like to learn English? Would you like to practice it with other women in a safe and comfortable place? Then, this class is for you! PAUL WOOD SUNDAY $7.99 ALL YOU CAN EAT INCLUDES DRINKS • SPECIAL MENU BIG SCREEN TV 10 1 00 W F FR RA ANK N K L IIN N • A LVO RD RD 50th Wedding Anniversary Gene & Faye Reed Sunday, Feb. 14 2-4 p.m. Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 S. Trinity St. Decatur No gifts please, only your presence is desired. The Right Choice For Precinct 4 Commissioner Running to Serve, Not to be Served Pd. pol. adv. by Paul Wood, Kent “Bucky” Manoushagian, Treasurer Bridal Registry Hailey Webb Melissa Bracken Bride Elect of Bride Elect of Eric Caraway Steve Day Wedding: Feb 13 Wedding: Feb. 13 Lacey Oates Hayley Kaumeyer Bride Elect of Bride Elect of Dillon Cage Shower: Feb. 21 Wedding: Feb. 27 Nathan Byers Showers: Feb. 20 and 27 Wedding: April 10 Learn English with ease and excellence English lesson and Bible Study especially for ladies On the first and third Tuesday of every month Newark Community Center • 9 am to 12:00 noon SUPER F E B R U 2 P.M. A UNTIL R WINNER Y CROWNED 1650 FM 51 S, Suite 400 • Prada Shops • Decatur • 940-627-9188 Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Major Credit Cards Accepted) "Voted Best Place in Wise County to Buy Wedding Gifts" IF A COMPANY YOU OWN IS IN THE HEADLINES ASK YOURSELF IF IT SHOULD BE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. Snap reactions to headlines aren’t usually good ways to plan for your future. But when a stock you own is in the news, you may need some advice. Should you buy additional shares, sell or simply maintain the status quo? Edward Jones can help. We spend time getting to know you and your financial goals so we can help you create and implement a strategy designed to achieve them. To learn our perspective on whether a particular stock makes sense for you, call or visit your local financial advisor to schedule a complimentary portfolio review. Randy Bowker Financial Advisor AAMS® CFP® Randy Bowker, . Financial 1822 Hwy Advisor 51 South www.edwardjones.com Decatur, TX 76234 1822 S. FM 51 940-627-1620 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-1620 Member SIPC 4A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 OPINION OTHER VIEWS Perry proposes two-thirds vote for tax increases By DAVE MCNEELY Gov. Rick Perry is trying to make it harder to pay for programs in Texas. Perry has proposed that Texas copy California and amend its constitution to require any proposed tax increase get a two-thirds vote in the Texas House and Senate to become law. The Senate is already on the two-thirds program, for the most part. Senate tradition of the last half century or so requires a twothirds vote to bring a bill up on the Senate floor. Once on the floor, a simple majority can pass it. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has wired around that two-thirds requirement on redistricting bills and on requiring a picture ID to vote. The House requires only a majority vote to bring up and pass a bill. In California, the two-thirds requirement for new taxes has gummed up the governmental works, giving a conservative, antitax minority the ability to block just about any thoughtful ways to meet the state’s needs. That anti-tax fervor has also undermined what once was argu- ably the nation’s best public school and Senate to pass any new laws system. expanding use of eminent domain to acquire private property to be Governor Perry, challenged in the primary by U. S. Sen. turned over to non-govKay Bailey Hutchison and ernmental entities. Texas voters approved anti-tax Ron Paul devotee Debra Medina, is doing his the amendment in Nobest to appeal to the most vember, by a ratio of more than four to one. conservative elements of Perry’s predecessor the potential Republican primary electorate. He as lieutenant governor, knows that many – includDemocrat Bob Bullock, did a tricky reverse over ing the anti-tax Tea Party folks – think there are an income tax back in MCNEELY 1993. After having called already too many taxes. for one in 1991 and takThe governor probably knows the chances of getting that ing much heat, two years later he proposed amendment on the ballot pushed legislation to outlaw an income tax unless the Legislature are slim. But it’s an election year, early voting begins in less than proposed a referendum and voters two weeks, and the governor is an passed it. While some think this closed the adept politician. door to a Texas income tax forever, The governor has no official role regarding constitutional amendBullock at least upstaged other ments. They are proposed by efforts to write an income tax ban into the constitution. legislators, and need a two-thirds Had that happened, it would vote in each house to be put before take a two-thirds vote in each Texas voters. Amendment proposhouse to ever put on the ballot als don’t require the governor’s an amendment to allow the tax signature, nor can he veto them. That didn’t stop Perry from stag- – an almost insurmountable task, which would be the case under ing a “signing” of a property rights Perry’s proposal. Under Bullock’s amendment proposal – in front scenario, a simple majority in each of the Alamo, no less – to require house can put a referendum on a two-thirds vote in the House the ballot, rather than requiring two-thirds. ! GOP Runoff? Medina apparently gained some traction as a result of getting into two TV debates. Hutchison is predicting Medina will get enough votes to throw the race into an April 13 runoff. (A Rasmussen Poll Feb. 1 of questionable robocall methodology, showed Perry at 44 percent Hutchison at 29 and Medina at 16.) Hutchison encouraged members of the Texas Farm Bureau, which endorsed her, to follow through by getting as many other people as they can out to vote for her in the primary. She’s also turning up the heat a notch. On Feb. 2, she blasted Perry three years after his abortive effort in 2007 to enforce an executive order to require girls in their early teens to be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus, or HPV. Legislators, saying Perry was intruding on parental rights, quickly shot the idea down, and outlawed enforcement of the order until at least Jan. 11, 2011. Hutchison intimated that it came about because of a favorite Perry lobbyist, friend and former employee. “Three years ago today, Rick Perry ordered all sixth-grade girls in Texas to get the HPV vaccine shot,” Hutchison told the Dallas County Republican Women at their monthly meeting. “It was no coincidence that a former Perry chief-of-staff was a lobbyist for the company that manufactured the vaccine,” Hutchison said, referring to Mike Toomey, who served with Perry in the Texas House, and who left the lobby for a couple years to head Perry’s staff before going back to the lobby. Perry said in the second debate Jan. 29 that he still thinks the HPV inoculation is a good idea. ! Dallas Public TV station KERA will host a debate at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, between Democratic gubernatorial candidates Farouk Shami and former Houston Mayor Bill White. It’ll be broadcast statewide on various media, including the Internet. Left out of the talk-fab were five other candidates: Alma Aguado, Felix Alvarado, Bill Dear, Clement Glenn and Star Locke. ! Contact McNeely at davemcneely111@gmail.com or (512)4582963. YOUR VIEWS Outdoor experience was successful On Jan. 26, the fourth grade students from Carson Elementary experienced an archeology-based field day at Black Creek Lake Recreation Area, LBJ Grasslands. The success of this event was dependent of people in the community who volunteered their time and/or materials. We express our appreciation and gratitude to the U.S. Forest Service employees who were involved: Jim Crooks, David Weldon, Scott Siebert and Rebecca Knapp; to historian Kerry Clower for speaking on the history of the Wise County area; to all the parents who volunteered to chaperone; and to Colleen Bocanegra and Julie Duty for helping gather the needed materials. Thank you for making this a successful outdoor learning experience. Carson Elementary’s fourth grade Science teachers, Karen Crooks, Brandi Edgar and Kathie Wingrove Consider your actions and vote As we get closer to the Primary on March 2, I am very aware that people are becoming more aware of the candidates that are running for the two positions in Precinct 3 for Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. As a Candidate for Justice of the Peace, I have spent my own money to run for an elected position that I feel so strongly about. To whoever came to my house when no one was home and destroyed one of my large, 4x4 campaign signs by punching a hole in it and forcing it over my mail box and destroying the sign even more – this is not the right way to express who you may want or not want as your next justice of the peace. And now someone is pulling up my 4x4 signs with the T-post attached. It is a sad time to think that someone must stoop to such measures to prevent someone, who they may not want as a candidate, from having their signs out for people to see. Such acts are both unethical and illegal by destroying or removing campaign signs. I ask the individual who feels so strongly that they express themselves on March 2 when they vote and not by committing criminal offenses. David W. Montgomery Boyd Vote for Rob Hawkins I attended Bridgeport Elementary School with Bobby Hawkins. He was an entertaining and enthusiastic young man. He could sing and dance and was well liked by all students. The Hawkins family took care of the funeral of my mother’s father as well as many of my relatives. Bobby Hawkins personally took care of the funeral of my father, Clyde Matney. I was pleased to learn that Bobby was later elected mayor of Bridgeport. I also served as a mayor. I was mayor of the city of Huntington Beach, Calif., which is a city of about 200,000 people. Because of that experience and 11 years in elected office, I think I know what it takes to be an elected official. I met Rob Hawkins when he became a friend of my brother, Jimmy Matney. When my brother passed away last January, Rob took personal charge of his funeral services and did a wonderful job. Rob is intelligent, personable and a great communicator. These characteristics are a must for a successful elected official. Because of these factors I humbly and sincerely endorse Rob Hawkins for the office of Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 2. I urge all of my old family friends in Wise County to cast your vote for Rob Hawkins. Jerry A. Matney Surprise, Ariz. About Letters The Wise County Messenger welcomes letters to the editor. The deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday for publication the following Sunday. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for publication the following Thursday. Letters are printed on a space-available basis on the editorial page. All letters must be signed, and writers’ names will not be withheld. Letters should include a return address and daytime phone number. Letters should not exceed 400 words. Send letters: To the editor, Wise County Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Decatur, Texas 76234, or drop them by 115 S. Trinity in Decatur weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Letters can also be sent by fax, (940) 627-1004, or e-mail, news@wcmessenger. com. E-mail or faxed letters must include a mail address and daytime phone number. The Messenger is not obligated to run any letter, and letters might be altered to meet space or style requirements. Thirdparty letters will not be accepted, and letters of thanks cannot name businesses. Letters that have appeared in other newspapers will not be accepted. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 DECATUR Wise help is headed to Haiti By MANDY BOURGEOIS Sean Gipson has annually traveled to Haiti the past four years with a Christian medical mission serving a village outside of the capital, Port-au-Prince. But on Friday, Gipson, owner of Sleep Specialties at Wise Regional Health System, left for Haiti on a mission much different from previous trips. As a member of a volunteer medical team, Gipson will spend the next week in a Haitian hospital helping victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake that claimed an estimated 200,000 lives and injured scores of people. Gipson expects the work to be “hectic,” with long days seeing many patients. “It’s still crazy. I don’t believe it will ever be a smooth ride in terms of being prepared to see what you’re going to see,” he said. “The process now has gone more from a trauma aspect to more of a lifesaving effort. A lot of what we’re doing are amputations and lots of casting and surgical repair for broken bones, wound cleaning and irrigation, surgery to address infections. We’re dealing with infection and repair.” Gipson said that his team of 22 is prepared to work from 14 to 16 hours a day, seeing anywhere from five to 20 patients. The team is also bringing crucial supplies to Haiti, collected at various locations, including Wise Regional. Gipson said doctors in Haiti need very basic supplies. “Sutures, general bandaging, IV tubing and fluids — they are going through medical supplies like crazy,” he said. “The only way I can explain to people how to think about that is, imagine if you walked out the door this morning and you turn around and there’s nothing there — that’s what you need. These are folks that are used to not living with a lot already.” After a week, Gipson will return to his home in Corinth near Denton for four days, then make another trip to Haiti. “I’ll have time to make sense of the world again, a couple of days to hang out with the family and time to wash my scrubs,” Gipson said. Gipson’s family – wife, Michelle, 15-year-old son and 12- and 5-year-old daughters – are supportive of his work in Haiti. “When (the earthquake) happened, within half a day we decided that I had to go down there and check on my mission,” he said. “(Michelle’s) response was, you have to do what you feel is best. She’s completely supportive of me going out there.” After his second trip, he will return to prepare a team of volunteers from Wise Regional for a week in Haiti. Wise Regional Health System will continue to be a drop-off point for supplies for Haiti. Supplies needed include clothing, shoes, home medical supplies, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, bottled water, mosquito netting, linens and blankets. Donations can be taken to the West Campus back door and a tax-deductible receipt will be provided by personnel. Call (940) 626-4095 for West Campus Security when you plan to make the donation. ! E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@wcmessenger.com. Subscribe Online. www.wcmessenger.com/subscribe LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN M. WILLIAMS • • • • • • Criminal Law Family Law Personal Injury & Accidents Civil Litigation Auto/Truck Accidents On the Job Injuries 802 W. Bus. Hwy 380 (Next to Dairy Queen) Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-6060 “We’ll Fight For Your Rights” 29 Years Experience - State Bar of Texas Member FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Saturday, February 20 Time: TBD (depending on # of teams) BISD Middle School $100 per team (6-10 people per team) All Participants will receive a T-shirt. Trophies awarded to winning team. Registration Deadline is February 12 DECATUR P&Z denies sidewalk variance request Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission recommended commercial zoning for a planned CVS Pharmacy at Business 380 and U.S. 81/287 Tuesday. However the commission denied a variance request to eliminate a sidewalk. If the city council upholds the denial, a sidewalk will be built along the west edge of the property, which is the service road for northbound U.S. 81/287. The sidewalk would run south from near the corner of Business 380 and the 81/287 service road to the end of the CVS property. The next property to the south, Braum’s, has no sidewalk. CVS was previously awarded a variance in the setback on the east side. The building will face north, with a drive through on the southwest corner. Approval was also given for a plat for the Plaza Cinema property off FM 51 South, which is planned for expansion. Curtis Creswell said work should begin soon on the project, which would take 3-4 months. 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Not valid with other offers. ©2010 General Motors. All rights reserved. 215 for $9.95 OFFICE FURNITURE SPECIALISTS Order Online at www.messengerofficesupply.com 5A SERVICE: 940-627-2177 6A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 LIFESTYLE NEW ARRIVALS Kaiden Andrew Moyers Jan. 26, 2010 Hannah Brooke Kallas of Bridgeport announces the birth of a son, Kaiden Andrew Moyers, born Jan. 26, 2010, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Derrell and Cindy Moyers of Rainbow and Les and Jan McCain of Chico. Great-grandparents are Butch and Gail McCain and Margaret Jackson, all of Chico, and Charles Tolliver of Boyd. Landon Reid Thetford Jan. 15, 2010 Derek and Kristi Thetford of Denton announce the birth of a son, Landon Reid, born Jan. 15, 2010, at Denton Regional Medical Center in Denton. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He has a sister, Addison Jewel, 3. Grandparents are John and Sandra French of Decatur and David and Virginia Thetford of Frisco. Great-grandparents are Myrle French of Decatur and Margarite Mages of Gainesville. Kaidan Ray Slimp Jan. 29, 2010 Taylor and Jeremy Slimp of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Kaidan Ray, born Jan. 29, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Sue Jones of Bridgeport and Karen and Rick Slimp of Decatur. Great-grandparents are Melba and Edwin Haney and Sue and Doyle Slimp, all of Decatur. Great-great-grandparent is Oleta Dethloff of Decatur. Riley Denise Johnson Jan. 28, 2010 Stephan and Stephanie Johnson of Springtown announce the birth of a daughter, Riley Denise Johnson, born Jan. 28, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has a brother, Hayden Wayne, 3. Grandparents are James and Lori Wooten of Springtown, Rhonda and David Posey of Paradise, Ebbie Wooten of Weatherford and Churck and JoAnn Johnson of Lewisville. Great-grandparents are Paulett and George Davis of Paradise, Sharon Thornton, Jimmy and Glenna Wooten, all of Weatherford, Carolyn Johnson of Denton and Hugh and Sandra Gibbson of Springtown. Great-great-grandparents are Evadale Scott of Weatherford and Maxine Hursher of Kentucky. John Oliver Haynie Jan. 28, 2010 Amanda Haynie of Sunset announces the birth of a son, John Oliver Haynie, born Jan. 28, 2010, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are John and Mary Haynie of Decatur. Great-grandparents are Ed and Erna Covert of Pacific, Mo., and Peggy Haynie of Decatur. Kailyn Nicole Miller Dec. 29, 2009 Fiftieth wedding anniversary Feb. 5, 2010 Great-great-grandparent is Geraldine Stephens of Keller. Izabel Liliana Hernandez Feb. 1, 2010 Julie and Sergio Hernandez of Newark announce the birth of a daughter, Izabel Liliana, born Feb. 1, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long. She has a brother, Anthony, 2. Grandparents are Maria and Gonzalo Muro and Maria and Erasmo Hernandez. Yecenia Nevaeh Jan. 27, 2010 Kenneth “Skeeter” and Nancy Crow of Newark celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 5. Kenneth Crow and the former Nancy Himes were married Feb. 5, 1960, in Hurst. The couple has two chil- dren, Angie Crow and Debbie Crow, both of Newark; and four grandchildren. Kenneth is retired and Nancy works at Bell Helicopter in Hurst. They have been Newark residents for 32 years. KAREN GARRETT I’D ENJOY HELPING YOU WITH YOUR NEW & USED- CAR NEEDS Maria Gonzalez and Dannie Gutierrez of Springtown announce the birth of a daughter, Yecenia Nevaeh, born Jan. 27, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Pete and Juana Quintanilla and Delia Gutierrez. Great-grandparents are Julie Basoria, Lupe and Angie Gutierrez and Manuel and Vetrice Ruiz. 940-627-2177 jameswood.com BUICK•GMC C CHEVROLETT HYUNDAI PONTIAC IT’S BASEBALL TIME! Cesar Daniel Rosales Jan. 30, 2010 Cesar and Vanessa Rosales of Runaway Bay announce the birth of a son, Cesar Daniel, born Jan. 30, 2010, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long. He has a sister, Mireya, 5. Grandparents are Rogelio and Maria Lucila Rosales of Allende, Coahuila, Mexico; Angel Cruz of Bridgeport; and Eva Cruz of Dallas. 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She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Manuel, 4; and sisters, Margarita, 12, Marcela, 10, and Mallery, 7. Grandparents are Paz and Maria Ibarra of Alvord and Juan and Rosa Elva of Salazar, Mexico. Best of WISE 2009 to Chocolates...Double Dip Berries...Fudge ...Triple Dip Apples or Dipped Cookies! Riggin Blaze Fields Jan. 27, 2010 Cookie Boxes & Custom Baskets Chad and Kirsten Fields of Alvord announce the birth of a son, Riggin Blaze, born Jan. 27, 2010, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Glen and Kim Holt of Bridgeport, Angela Collins of Graham and James Fields of Olney. Great-grandparents are Gayle Garrett of Bridgeport, Theron and Janie Holt of Paradise, Laney and Joyce Parsons of Graham, Don and Mary Myrek of Olney and L.C. Fields of Bloomsfield, N.M. Open for Valentines! Feb. 13 and 14 Call for Hours PLACE ORDERS NOW Prada Bistro 1650 S. 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He said his job is “to spotlight the kids as they come into the ring.” He also announces other cattle shows, the stock show parade and the celebrity goat-milking contest during the 24-day event. Wise County Messenger Classifieds • www.wcmessenger.com/class VOTE Brenda Starnes ROWE FOR DISTRICT CLERK WISE COUNTY You now have a choice! VOTE CHOICE ~ VOTE ROWE Political Ad paid and approved by Brenda Rowe, Matthew Rowe, Treasurer. LET US RELIEVE THE HEADACHES OF TAX SEASON! Get your money back FAST with a Refund Anticipation Loan Call us or Come by and see us TODAY! Messenger photo by Joe Duty 1808 S. FM 51 Ste. 9 • Decatur, TX 76234 • 940-627-0283 *All loans are subject to the lender’s liberal credit policy and credit limitations, if any. See office for details. Voice of the show ... Continued from page 1A Surplus and Office Furniture he’s real good about ad-libbing and presenting it so it sounds good on the microphone. It’s pretty amazing.” This year Eaton announced 19 shows, and he always makes it a priority to announce the name of each exhibitor and their association (4-H or FFA) as they enter the ring. He also introduces the judges and gives a short biography of each. At the end of the class, he announces the top places as they exit the arena. This is more complicated than it sounds because there are usually two classes going on at the same time in the same arena. “It’s kind of a juggling act for that announcer to have the judge making comments and reasons for placings and to be calling names as exhibitors are coming in and coming out,” said Richard Flynt of Decatur. “We’ve had announcers that couldn’t keep up.” Flynt and Tom Woodward, also of Decatur, are superintendents of the junior heifer show and have worked with Roy in the arena most of the last 20 years. “One of the things we’ve tried to focus on is making (the stock show) a pleasant experience for people. Any time there are that many kids, parents, trucks and trailers, there will be inconvenience. What you don’t need is an inconvenient person (working the show),” said Woodward. “Whether they win or not, we want them to say they had a great time in Fort Worth. “So Roy is a part of that because of his style and attitude.” Eaton said even after all these years, he still gets nervous because he is focused on getting every detail right. “There can be tons of confusion around you, but you make it run smooth,” he said. Flynt said he wishes everyone he worked with was like Eaton. “He’s just a good guy,” he said. “I never know what (the announcers’) schedule is, but it always makes me smile when I see he’s there because I know it’s going to run right.” Marchman said although Eaton “never stubs his toe or has an issue,” a slight misstep resulted in some good-natured ribbing this year. Every morning the show is opened with a prayer by a 4-H or FFA member, and another student leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then the National Anthem is played. “I look at Roy … and he’s pledging the Texas flag,” said Flynt. “When he realized it, he didn’t make a big deal about it. He just did a low-key shuffle, you know, just some baby steps, so he was facing the right flag. We made sure he knew that we saw him.” Wise County Eaton said he’s continued to work at the stock show because he enjoys the atmosphere and has made friends with people over the years. He even feels like he’s watched many kids grow up from his post at the announcer’s stand as they start in the junior show and eventually move on to the open show as adults. “It’s just different than what I do in my everyday life,” said Eaton, who was elected to the stock show board of directors last year. Weaver said people like Eaton have seen the show grow and change through the years, and their tenure has given them an appreciation for the history and significance of particular events. “It would be different if he was just on the board and came to one meeting a year, but he’s embedded in the stock show,” said Weaver. “He’s involved in so many aspects and has experience in so many areas. And you can’t put a price tag on that.” ! E-mail Kristen at ktribe@wcmessenger.com. EA*, ABA** 1414 Chico Hwy Bridgeport, TX 76426 940-683-2838 *Enrollment Agent with the Internal Revenue Service **Accredited Business Advisor H. Frank Thornton Certified Public Accountant 2000 S. College PO Box 690 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-1023 Shelly Sessums TAX SERVICE All your Bookkeeping & Tax Needs Year Round. 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Adv. Pd. by Terri Johnson, C. Douglas Johnson - Treasurer 8A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 WISE COUNTY Contributions trickle in to local candidates Donations seemed to have slowed for many Wise County candidates, according to the latest campaign finance reports. The reports, due Monday, Feb. 1, represent contributions and expenditures from the time of the last report to Jan. 21. The January semiannual reports were due Jan. 15. Of the 24 candidates who filed reports, 13 reported no contributions for the reporting period. That group included: ! county judge candidates Bill McElhaney and Jim Cowell ! treasurer candidate Katherine Canova Hudson ! district clerk candidates Brenda Starnes Rowe and Cristy Fuqua ! Precinct 1 justice of the peace candidate Jan Morrow ! Precinct 2 justice of the peace candidate Karen Hall Green ! Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Rob Hawkins ! Precinct 3 justice of the peace candidates Harold Lisby and Dee Long ! Precinct 3 commissioner candidates Don Yank Underhill and Danny Lambert ! and Precinct 4 justice of the peace candidate Clay Poynor. Unopposed candidates were not required to file a report. Leading the way in contributions for the reporting period was Precinct 3 justice of the peace candidate David Montgomery with $2,600. He listed $200 contributions each from Reva J. Alexander and Jim Alexander, both of Boyd. Precinct 3 commissioner candidate Brent Wilson reported $1,050 in donations, including $750 from Raymond Jordan of Boyd, $200 from Doug Bryan of Rhome and $100 from Robert Sewell of Rhome. Precinct 2 justice of the peace candidate Terri Johnson reported $800 in contributions, including $750 from Robin Melton of Runaway Bay and $50 from J. Bratcher of Decatur. Precinct 3 commissioner candidate Ken Steel reported $750 in contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Danny Butler of Glen Rose. Precinct 3 justice of the peace candidate Mandy Hays reported $575 in contributions, including $200 each from Robert A. Sewell and Wayne P. Burchfield, both of Rhome, and $175 from Faye L. Burchfield of Rhome. Precinct 3 justice of the peace candidate Chad Hightower reported $434.72 in contributions, including $114.10 from Carla Jeanette Daniels of Boyd, $100 each from Leah Wilson and Timothy Carl Hightower, both of Boyd, $70.62 from Brenda Bosecker of Boyd and $50 from Doug Whitehead of Bridgeport. Precinct 4 commissioner candidate Terry Ross reported $325 in contributions, including $125 from B.V.C.O Farms of Poolville and $100 each from Bill Lewis of Paradise and A.C. Archer of Springtown. Precinct 3 commissioner candidate Harry Lamance reported a $109.23 contribution from Whitney Lamance of Boyd. Precinct 3 justice of the peace candidate Ken Murray reported $162 in contributions, including $100 from Ala G. Biggs of Paradise and $20 each from Winford Cash of Boyd and Dr. Charles Boatner of Decatur. Precinct 4 commissioner candidate Paul Wood reported $100 in contributions from W.F. Meyers of Bridgeport. Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Kevin Burns reported $30 in contributions. Expenditures Expenditure totals from each of the candidates are as follows: Cowell, $1,128 Rowe, $906 Fuqua, $1,277 Green, $500 Burns, $1,482 Hawkins, $1,381 Hightower, $1,768.16 Hays, $50 Lisby, $1,204. 84 Long, $300 Montgomery, $4,215.73 Underhill, $1,557.31 Lamance, $526.55 Steel, $361.60 Wilson, $4,399.26 Lambert, $491.32 Wood, $558.80 Ross, $191.13 No expenditures were reported for McElhaney, Hudson, Morrow, Johnson, Murray and Poynor. RE-ELECT REPUBLICAN Dedicated to my constituents and Wise County. Let my proven abilities and accomplishments progress into the new decade. Wise County Directory of AREA CHURCHES Call the Wise County Messenger at 940-627-5987 to list your church and worship hours for as little as $14 a week. Pastor Quint Burks Sunday Morning Worship.....10:30 a.m. Sunday Evenings.........................6 p.m. Wednesday Evenings..................7 p.m. Clothes Closet & Angel Food Ministries Every 4th Saturday 112 CR 2395 • Alvord www.wcmessenger.com/church (across from Dub Johnston Arena) 940-627-2795 • 817-228-5577 www.nvmistries.org First Baptist Church of Slidell First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev: Lionel Bailey SUNDAYS Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Worship Service........11 a.m. Tues. Bible Study......7 p.m. Fellowship Dinner 5th Sunday.............12 noon Bible Study - 10 a.m. Workship - 11 a.m. Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Kidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m. Church Phone - 940-433-2648 469-688-0931 940-466-3990 4th & Main • Paradise, TX www.slidellbaptist.com Bring Your Family Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church 4789 South FM 730 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-2860 Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church.........11 a.m. Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m. Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST 106 S. Lane, Decatur Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980 Bro. Louis Horton Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Pastor: Roland Hodge Music Director: Olin Blase * Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary * Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry and Immanuel Christian Academy www.pgcowboychurch.com Decatur Church of Christ "Where Your Family Will Find A Home" • Family Bible Study For All Ages • The Childrens Place (A Mother's Day Out) 2 days a week FM 51 South and Preskitt Rd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Decatur, Texas Sunday Evening. Small groups including a Phone 940-627-1912 5 p.m. meeting at the church www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Come Check Us Out! Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m. 3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur Pastors Chris & Linda Brown 940-626-0006 or 940-300-1771 2revs@cfaith.com TERRY ROSS pol. ad paid by Terry Ross, Kelli Ross, Treasurer Understanding What We Read Second Advent Christian Church 1902 Wedgewood Ct. in Stillwater, OK 918-225-3426 or 405-624-3334 Steve Ryan Baptist Church 940-627-5103 615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas Sunday School ................................10 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship ...................11 a.m. Sun. Evening Worship ......................6 p.m. Wed. Evening Worship .....................7 p.m. • Passionate about Christ • Faithful to God's Word • Committed to Reaching Our Community Kevin J. Moore, Pastor www.mountzionalvord.com Ascension & St. Mark Episcopal Church SUNDAY SERVICES English Service 10:30 a.m. Misa en Españl 12:30 a.m. The first Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. is our Billingual Service A Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Ft. Worth WEDNESDAY SERVICES Midweek Manna 6 p.m. Food*Fellowship * Study *Song 5094 US HWY 380 • 940-683-6321 Between Decatur and Bridgeport www.asmwise.org First Baptist Church of Boyd Pastor Steve Ewton “Teaching People Sharing Jesus on a God’s Word Journey to Heaven” to equip His saints for service Services Sunday Bible Study .............................10 a.m. Sunday Worship ...................................11 a.m. Children’s Church................................11 a.m. Evening Worship................................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, adults, youth & children .................... 7 p.m. Nursery available 140 N. FM 730, Boyd • 940-433-2607 www.fbcboyd.com First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport SUNDAY Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m. Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m. Sr. High Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Nursery provided for all services Rev. Dana Mike Coker Miller Rev. 940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193 608 17th Street, Bridgeport WISE COUNTY COMMISSIONER PCT. 4 What is a fable? The great man of truth, the apostle Paul, warned in his writings, “The time will come when they (religionist) will not endure sound doctrine…But will turn away their ears from the truth and shall be turned into fables” (2nd Tim 4:3-4). The basic meaning of the original word fable is: fiction, a tale, an invented story. This spirit is carried by the anti-Christ, the deceivers, the false prophets and workers on the broad road that Jesus warned about. Here is a great warning that only the true church, the sheep, will take heed to. Jesus commanded, do we hear him? “Enter ye at the straight gate: for wide is the gate (room for many)and broad is the Way, which leadeth to destruction and many therein. Narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few there be that find it. Beware (take heed danger lies near) of false prophets (fable carriers) which appear in sheep’s clothing (Christianity fakes) but inwardly (mind set) they are ravening wolves” (Math 7:13-15). Those traveling on the broad way do so because it is so easy, they spend little or no time in the study of the scriptures. They take no heed to Jesus continual warnings, they fail to recognize the true workers of God and Jesus Christ. So unknowing in willful ignorance they join their fellow travelers driving to rejection and destruction which lies at the DEAD END. The trinity teaching is either truth or a fable. See if you can find the word trinity in the Bible. “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Prov 14:12). Call for Bible Study times. Mt. Zion A HAPPY FACE MEANS I Love This Place 2 EXCITING SERVICES EACH SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. 9:30 11a.m. 11:00 FAITH TEMPLE 333 F.M. 407 (Illinois St.) New Fairview, TX (1/2 mile East of Hwy. 287/81) A Spirit-led Full Gospel Fellowship Sunday: Prayer..................... 10 a.m. Morning Worship....10:45 a.m. Nursery & Children’s Ministry Sunday Evening.......6 p.m. Pastor - Windell Splawn, Jr. 817-703-3111 Christian Academy A.C.E. Curriculum Grades 1-12 www.faithtemple-church.org www.faithtemplenewfairview.org 2952 U.S. 380 West • Decatur (1.5 mile west of U.S. 287) 627-1006 www.ccdecatur.org Contemporary Music & Casual Dress Sundays 9 a.m...................... Sunday School 10:15 a.m...............Worship Service 4 p.m......................Community Kids Mondays 6:30 p.m.............Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30 p.m................................ . Yo u t h Thursdays 6:30 p.m..... ..Women’s Bible Study WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 Directory of FEBRUARY 12 BOYD COMMUNITY CENTER FISH FRY 5:30 P.M. BINGO STARTS 7 PM PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT SOUTH WISE SERVICES FOOD PANTRY Newark AREA CHURCHES Get your Church News Briefs listed here! Please call 940-627-5987 or email ads@wcmessenger.com for more information Trinity Baptist Church Boyd First Presbyterian Church Church of Christ 1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX 940-683-4779 Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar Mellown & Chambers 817-489-2658 Sunday Bible Class all ages ..............9:30 a.m. Sun. Worship ............10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Class all ages ..................7 p.m. Sunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School…10 a.m. Sunday Worship…11 a.m. Come & Share The Joy “A Warm Welcome Awaits You at First Presbyterian.” www.thenewarkchurch.org Rhome Church of Christ 170 W. 1st, Rhome Trinity Lutheran Church 1307 10 St. • Bridgeport Sunday Bible Class all ages .............. 9:30 a.m. Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m. Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m. Sunday School........9:15 a.m. Church Service......10:30 a.m. 817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325 817-636-2496 www.rhomechurchofchrist.org For information Call: 683-5604 or 683-8008 Morris Memorial United Methodist Church 302 S. Weatherford St., Chico 940-644-5186 Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Pastor: Elaine Bussey Pastor Mark Taylor Greenwood Church of Christ Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m. A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday TFH Youth 5:30 p.m. 940-627-5365 CallCall 940-627-5365 Twin Oaks Assembly of God 300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • Bridgeport Pastor Gary Sessions Sunday School . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study... 6:30 p.m. Family Night (meal served) Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Interim Pastor: Terry Phillips Traditional Worship Services Sunday Bible Study .......................10 a.m. Sunday Worship .............................11 a.m. Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m. 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. 455 W. Rock Island Avenue Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281 Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.com Rhome United Methodist Church "A beautiful church, and friendly people" 200 First St. at Dogwood Downtown Rhome 817-637-1633 www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/ 940-683-3110 mmumc@embarqmail.com BRIDGEPORT Wise County BINGO NIGHT Sunday School ............9 a.m. Sunday Worship ........10 a.m. Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m. Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle Nursery & Children’s Church "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David - that is my gospel" 2 Timothy 8 !"#$!"% &!'"#$%&"%'())"#*(% $)*+%,-.)%/)00*1)0%2%3456)7-8+)%96*-0)% *47%:;60<-=%2%!*0>*+%*??-6)%% @A5-?-41%!<-+76)4%B%C;>?<%/-4-0?6-)0% Sunday at D>47*E0%*?%FG%*HIH% 10 a.m. C;>?<%,-.)%J6;>=0% TUGHKQRHUQQQ% VVVH56;006;*707)5*?>6H5;I% 10 a.m.…Sunday School 11 a.m.……Morning Worship Wed. Evening 6 p.m. Minister Bob Ross 940-627-5413 FM 1204 • Greenwood last quarter, but we’re getting more inquiries this quarter,” Smalley said. “I think you’re going to see more when we report on the next quarter.” In other business, the council: ! called for a general election for May 8, during which citizens will vote for mayor, council member place 1 and place 2, held currently by Don Majka, Scott Cheves and Al Scott, respectively. ! heard a quarterly report from the municipal court. The court received 683 new cases and 70 juvenile cases and issued 247 warrants of arrest. The court collected $74,712 in revenues, with $52,229.22 going toward city fees; $21,583.56 going to state fees; $830.68 going to the collection agency; and $69.39 going to Omni Base. ! heard a quarterly report from infrastructure services. The department completed 125 work orders in the electric division; 32 orders in the equipment services division; 61 work orders in the water division; 65 in the wastewater division; and 55 in the street division. ! E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@wcmessenger.com. By MANDY BOURGEOIS Director of development Ashley Smalley had little new construction to report at Tuesday’s Bridgeport City Council meeting, but said that inquiries were up, and city staff hope to see increased action in the following months. Smalley said that the city had no new residential construction or residential certificates of occupancy in the first quarter of the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. However, one new commercial project, Spirit Ice, was under way in December and seven certificates of occupancy were filed for existing structures in the first quarter. Compared to the first quarter of the last fiscal year, permits were down from 73 to 69. However, fees were down by 56 percent, with permits reflecting the remodeling trend rather than the previous new-construction trend. Residential remodeling is down by 6 percent compared to the first quarter of last fiscal year, but commercial remodeling is up by 98 percent. “We haven’t had much (new construction) in the Submit YOUR local news... :)74)07*E0%*?%K%=HIH% www.wcmessenger.com/submit OPENING JANUARY 4, 2010 Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling 940-627-8000 NEW SALEM FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Evening Worship ....... 5 p.m. Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m. Construction slows, but remodeling is up FLGL%MH%N>0-4)00%OFPQOR%2%S)5*?>6% 3659 S. FM 51 • (2 miles south of Decatur) We Accept All Types of Scrap Metal SUNDAY Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m. 9A BEST PRICES AROUND carwom@embarqmail.com Same location for over 100 years. Hwy. 51 South Decatur, Texas 76234 940-393-3484 First Baptist Church, Alvord Rhome Assembly Of God Learning Center Pastor Joseph Hromanik has openings in Sunday 170 West BC Rhome Ave. www.RhomeAssembly.org Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration 10:30 a.m. 817-636-2668 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday SUNDAY SERVICE 10:45 - Noon • 6 - 7 p.m. Bible Classes 6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 - 8 p.m. Musical Presentation Dec. 20 • 6 p.m. Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of Hwy. 287, Decatur 940-627-6131 Fun For All Children/Youth www.centralfellowship.com Married Life Live Saturday, February 13 • 6:30 p.m. $35 per couple our infant room for Sunday at 9:30 & 11 A.M. • Wednesday at 7 P.M. 400 W. Hwy 380 • Decatur • 940-627-5820 vicotoryfamilychurch.com First United Methodist Church Dr. L. Spore, Pastor Pastor Dr.Roy Thomas O. Brumett, Rev. Johnny Irish, Associate Pastor 104 S. Miller, Decatur, Tx 940-627-3362 (one block east of the courthouse) babies 6 weeks-15 months. CCS Provider Open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. 205 E. Boling, Alvord 940-427-5740 State licensed pre-school for 3-4 year olds. www.decaturmethodist.org Worship - 8:30 a.m. Worship - 10:50 a.m. Sunday School - 9:40 a.m. Youth Fellowship 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Sr. High 6:30 p.m. includes Valentines Dinner and First Class Entertainment Tickets On Sale Now! - May be purchased through the church office or online !"#$%&'()&'#*+%*#,-(.##/#*0(1234-( !"#$"%&"'"#$"()*+,-",.+"/,%0)+,-"(12)0,)-"34",.+"35" 33"6$"%&"5"#$"/0.+,-"(12)0,)-"37" " (1,%0)*.8"/%,819&,9:"/%1,;:&0<1"=*..1)"$1.0>" #?0<@""A&0)B1%"<1,C&&+",DD1%*E1)<",.+"1.%)11<" =)1,B-"+1<<1)%<>" Discover a New Life in Christ 1204 12th St. • Bridgeport 940-683-4037 www.fbcbridgeport.com - C om ed ia n R ic h P ra yt or " A Series of Sermons by Pastor Ken May Sunday Mornings • 10:15 a.m. 1200 W. Preskitt • 940-627-3235 www.firstdecatur.us F.*G01"+*.*.8"1HD1)*1.91"*.":*<%&)*9"+&I.%&I."J)*+81D&)%>" 3K4K"L,?<1??" '7K"MN5ONK5K"P1<%,0),.%"""""N3Q"N43OQ37K"R1??" 10A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 WISE COUNTY By BRANDON EVANS 4-H exhibits, a rollover machine from Texas Department of Transportation, a medic helicopter, blood drive and many others. Doors open for the Community Health Fair at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. Those wanting to volunteer or participate as a vendor should contact Schmalzried at (940) 210-1151 or email at toni.schmalzried@healthlinedme.com. ! E-mail Brandon at bevans@wcmessenger.com. WISE COUNTY The country is gearing up for the 2010 census, and a force of census workers, volunteers and community leaders has been mobilized across the nation in order to get a complete count. Locally, “Complete Count” committees have been formed in Decatur, Bridgeport, New Fairview and Rhome and partnerships in all incorporated areas of Wise County. The committees are charged with encouraging citizens to participate in this year’s census. Ashley Smalley, director of development services at the city of Bridgeport and head of the Bridgeport Complete Count Committee, said that the final population tally affects funding for various grants and programs offered to the city and school district. “If you have 6,000 people to support, and only 4,000 participating in the census, then you aren’t maximizing the support you can have per capita,” she said. “There’s several billion dollars available in grants that are based on population.” Smalley began communicating with the Census Bureau last spring, and the Complete Count Committee of business and community leaders was formed in the summer. The committee, which split into several subcommittees, will provide information to citizens through flyers in city utility bills, as well as flyers sent home with schoolchildren. Decatur’s Complete Count committee, led by director of the planning department Dedra Ragland, said that the committee is waiting on grant funding from the Census Bureau to provide for T-shirts and flyers. The committee plans to be involved in Main Street events occurring through the census process. NEWS BRIEFS “Our committee separated into four different groups and each one came up with several projects they wanted to participate in,” Ragland said. The Census Bureau will have an employee stationed in a city office from March 19 through April 19 to answer questions and help fill out forms. The Census Bureau is hiring temporary census workers for the process, with jobs ranging from eight weeks to several months and a pay scale from $8 to $24 an hour. For job information, visit http://2010census.gov/2010censusjobs/ or call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule an appointment for an aptitude test. In 2000, Wise County had a 63 percent mail response rate, including responses returned by phone and Internet. The Census Bureau estimated a 19.9 percent change in population from 2000 to 2008 in Wise County. In an effort to increase response rates across the nation, the Census Bureau will debut a shorter questionnaire. In 2000, the questionnaire had 57 questions for the first person in the household, and 32 questions for each additional person. This year, the head of the household will answer 10 questions, and additional people will answer seven questions. ! E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@wcmessenger.com. BUYERS ASSOCIATION MEETING — Decatur Youth Fair Buyers Association meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Pizza Hut. Anyone interested in participating is invited to Continued on page 11A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, LLC “Timeless Elegance” www.spenceproperties.com 4,077 sq. ft. family home on 13.5 acres in desirable Indian Trails subdivision. Immaculate! Includes guest house and workshop! 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Now priced at $224,500 All homes include security system, landscaping & sprinklers, mini-blinds, energy efficiency features, total electric. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010 SHARON BLESSING, AGENT 940-577-2488 • 940-627-4427 104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234 “Located on the historic Courthouse Square” www.trinityrealtytexas.com 940-328-1971 • Toll Free 866-509-7663 FISH DAY! 4-6” 6-8” 8-11" $39 $59 $95 /100 Catfish /100 Catfish /100 Catfish Tues., Feb. 9 Tommy’s Fish Truck Decatur • 10 - 11 a.m. AGvantage Farm & Ranch 1817 N. Hwy 287 No Pre-orders Necessary! Just Show Up! 501-796-6349 940-627-2312 ELECT KEN STEEL REPUBLICAN FOR WISE COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT. 3 TUESDAY • MARCH 2, 2010 For more information go to www.electkensteel.com Paid Political Adv. by Ken Steel, Boyd TX. TIME FOR CHANGE Time To Take Off Pounds Sensibly • Weight-loss success • Caring support & encouragement • Individual food & exercise plans • Expert advice • Nonprofit, low-cost program Join us for a FREE (no obligation) TOPS Open House! February 9 - 5:30 p.m. February 12 Boyd Community Center Fish Fry at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds to support South Wise Services Food Pantry PAUL WOOD EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS — The Decatur Public Library will hold two employment workshops next week. “Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviewing” is 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. “Online Job Searching” is 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Both workshops are free. Call the library at (940) 627-5512 to sign up. BLOOD DRIVE — Boyd High School will hold a Red Cross blood drive 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. To donate, an individual must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health on the day of donation. For information, to schedule a donation or inquire about eligibility to donate, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-4483543) or visit www.bloodisneeded.org. • Lifetime Metal Roofs • Standing Seam • Composition Roofs • Insurance Claim Assistance • Competitive Pricing www.jccustomexteriors.com BINGO NIGHT Continued from page 3A VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION — The Decatur Public Library will hold a Valentine’s Day Celebration 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, with books, songs and snacks for preschool children. Other story times include Toddler Time with a “stay and play” on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Mother Goose with a “stay and play” on Thursdays at 10 a.m. For information call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the Web page at www.decaturpubliclibrary.com. C Also available: Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Bluegill, Bluegill, Redear Bream, Minnows. Local census committees encourage participation By MANDY BOURGEOIS m om l ia Planners of the Wise County Community Health Fair are still seeking volunteers and vendors. The health fair is scheduled for April. It will be held at the Decatur Civic Center. Members of the Wise County Health Group are organizing the event. Toni Schmalzried said volunteers are needed to greet people at the door and to provide information on the services and programs offered at the fair. They are looking for more vendors. The fair already features a host of displays and health services, ranging from a snake exhibit by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to schoolrequired immunizations and various health screenings. “All the screenings lined up will make this very helpful for people,” said Martin Woodruff, chair of Wise County Health Group. At last year’s fair, Woodruff said several visitors discovered serious health issues thanks to the free screenings and tests provided. Other presentations so far include al ci er t en id es R Volunteers, vendors needed for health fair Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 S. Trinity • Decatur TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Visit us online: www.tops.org or call: 1-800-932-8677 For information call: Kay 940-466-9171 Margie 940-627-3440 It’s My Time... It’s Time for TOPS! PEN NOW O The Right Choice For Precinct 4 Commissioner Running to Serve, Not to be Served Pd. pol. adv. by Paul Wood, Kent “Bucky” Manoushagian, Treasurer Bring your loved one and enjoy a Candlelight Dinner r2 Fo $ Only 39 .99 Includes a rose for the ladies. per couple Saturday, February 13 • 7 - 9 p.m. TH E PEPPERMILL Cuts, Color, Perms, Manicures, Waxing & Pedicures 16 years experience Open: Tuesday - Saturday • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call for an appointment 940-575-2225 ext. 5 • Cell 435-849-1567 mpeder@centurylink.net 400 Half Moon Way - Runaway Bay “Inside The Club at Runaway Bay” Mention this ad February 8 - 13 and receive 10% off a service. DINER 112 W. Walnut • On The Square • Decatur Reservations Only Call 940-627-5600 Building a Home? Selling a Home? Ready for a Change? Medical Center Pharmacy Let Me Help... Prescriptions • Compounding 75% OFF Fast and Friendly Service Free Estimates Drive-Thru • Free Delivery • Custom Window Treatments • Blinds & Shutters • Reupholstery • Interior Decorating & Accessories • Home or Office Consultations CUSTOM WOOD AND FAUX BLINDS Nancy McKenzie Interiors “Reflecting Your Style” 30 years experience 817-247-8520 Decorating Center located at Canyon Lighting where you can find all your lighting need.s 335 E. Hwy 199 • Springtown DECATUR ALVORD 940-627-5400 940-427-2801 1101 Eagle Dr. • Suite C Decatur, 76234 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 115 E. Bypass 287. • Suite B Alvord, 76225 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sat. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 DECATUR Paul Grimes We, the family of would like to sincerely thank each one that showed their expression of sympathy during the loss of our beloved father, husband & grandfather. Whether you sent a card or food or flowers, called or sent a prayer for us, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The community we live in is very kind and compassionate. A special thank you to Dr. Jon Walker & his staff, to Wise Regional Health System, Hawkins Funeral Home, to our wonderful church families, Crafton Baptist Church, to Bro. Tom Merritt for a beautiful service, to Terry & Tenna Hand for the beautiful music and to the Masonic Lodges that did the graveside service. Words cannot express the love and gratitude we feel towards each one of you. May God always bless each of you. Veda Grimes Ronald & Cathy Grimes & Family Gary Grimes & Family Sheila & Kevin Lemond & Family Messenger photo by Joe Duty TOUGH SPOT — Bobbie “Lumberjack” Lambert of Arlington brings some pain to Mike “Big Mike” Moon of Ohio at last Saturday’s wrestling event at Ruben’s Ballroom in Decatur. NEWS BRIEFS Continued from page 10A Food Pantry. attend. BANQUET — The 13th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet sponsored by the Cross Timbers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is Friday, Feb. 12, at the Decatur Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:30. The event will feature door prizes, live and silent auctions and raffles. Single tickets are $50 and couples’ tickets are $75. A JAKE ticket (kids 17 and under) is free. Tickets can be purchased at the U.S. Forest Service office, 2-K Pawn and Gun, or by calling (940) 3938908 or e-mailing jbarrow1994@gmail.com. DONKEY BASKETBALL — Chico High School will present “Donkey Basketball” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Tickets are available at all Chico school campuses and cost $6 in advance and $8 on Thursday. Free donkey rides will be given to children under 12. Dinner, for $6, will be served at 5:30. CLOSINGS — Wise County Public Works will be closed Thursday, Feb. 11. 911 Addressing will be closed Feb. 11 and 12. Both offices are moving into the new location at 1415 FM 51 South in Decatur. County offices are closed for the President’s Day holiday on Feb. 15. Public Works and 911 Addressing will re-open Feb 16. UNITED WAY MEETING — TUnited Way of Wise County’s annual meeting is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Decatur Civic Center. Major campaign donors for the 2009-2010 campaign will be recognized, a brief operations report for 2009 will be given and new directors and officers will be elected. FUNDRAISER — Bridgeport Animal Hospital and Schwan’s will host a fundraiser for Paws of Paradise animal rescue group from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the hospital. Schwan’s will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to the organization. FISH AND BINGO — Bingo night is Friday, Feb. 12, at Boyd Community Center. A fish fry is at 5:30 p.m. followed by bingo at 7. Proceeds will benefit South Wise Services DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department’s Dodgeball Tournament is Saturday, Feb. 20. Cost is $100 per team and includes a T-shirt for each player. Winning teams receive trophies. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 12. For information, call (940) 683-3480 or go to www.cityofbridgeport. net/parks&rec. MOVIE NIGHT — Bridgeport Box Office presents the movie “National Treasure” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at The Bridgeport Stage. No ticket is required, but space is limited. DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — The Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Dodgeball Tournament Saturday, Feb. 20. Registration is $100 per team and includes a T-shirt for each player. The winning team will receive a trophy. 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She was born Nov. 6, 1914, in Cleburne, to John Morris and Martha Bethanie Blagg. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.B. Brown; the father of her children, Ernest M. Fuqua; sisters, Rilda Grissom and Jo Disch; sons, John Henry Fuqua and Danny Mac Fuqua; and granddaughter, Marie Collier. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Quepha McDowell and husband, Freddy, and Ruby Jo McEl- MOLLIE BROWN roy; sons, Ernest E. Fuqua and Kenneth M. Fuqua and wife, Carole; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Alvord. Wise County Messenger, February 7, 2010 Robert ‘The Water Man’ Stapleton 1946-2010 Memorial service for Robert Cordell “The Water Man” Stapleton, 63, of Bridgeport was to be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Stapleton residence. Stapleton died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Born Nov. 7, 1946, in Fort Worth to Bob Junior and Martha (Long) Stapleton, he was the owner of Reliable Water Distribution. 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It just took a lot of hard work.” Bridgeport entered Friday’s game with Decatur with a chance to still create a threeway logjam at the top of the District 5-3A standings. The Sissies would need victories over Decatur and Burkbur- HOLDING ON TO WINNING TRADITION — Bridgeport’s Haley Meekins fights for a ball inside. Meekins helped the Sissies clinch a playoff bid Tuesday night. Messenger photo by Joe Duty nett to create the three-way tie with Iowa Park and Burkburnett. “We still have a chance to tie for first,” said Bridgeport varsity girls coach Eddie Fortenberry. “Our goal is to mess this thing up.” While his players were confident about their chances of securing back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2005-06 at the end of a three-year run, Fortenberry knew it wouldn’t be easy. “I thought it would be hard to get the third spot,” the coach said. “We lost the best kids in the district. It’s a credit to these kids and the work they put in. It goes to show that winning breeds winning.” Fortenberry didn’t make it easy on his essentially new team early in the season, putting together a tough nondistrict schedule that included state-ranked Springtown and Fort Worth Christian. Bridgeport started the season 5-4. “I was worried it was wearing us down,” Fortenberry said. “You never know how a younger group is going to handle it. They realized they had to get better. It would not have done us any good to play an easy schedule.” After her strong sophomore season, teams began the year determined to slow Meekins. As her teammates, including Emily Price, who is averaging Continued on Page 2B BOYS BASKETBALL Decatur ends skid at three Lamirand hits six 3-pointers in win By RICHARD GREENE The Vernon Lions are probably glad to know that the Decatur Eagles and sophomore shooting guard Austin Lamirand will be switching to a new district next year. In two games this season against Vernon, Lamirand has drilled 15 3-pointers. He nailed six Tuesday night on his way to scoring a gamehigh 22 points in Decatur’s 75-51 victory over Vernon at Decatur High School Gym. “That’s crazy!” said Decatur varsity boys coach Roger Brown. “He can shoot.” Lamirand joked after the game: “I like playing them.” The victory lightened the spirits of the entire Decatur team which ended a threegame losing streak with the win to even its District 5-3A record at 3-3. “We needed it after losing like we did last night,” Lamirand said. “We needed it to be ready for Bridgeport Friday.” Decatur dropped its makeup game against the 11thranked Burkburnett Bulldogs Monday 83-64. Playing back-to-back games, Brown thought his team showed some toughness in the win against Vernon. “I think we did a really good job for what we went through last night,” Brown said. “We executed pretty good. We have to continue to work on our defense and at stopping penetration. “But we needed to get a win. Even more than playing good, we needed a win,” he said. Lamirand was one of four Decatur players in double figures. Trey Hale scored 16. Ross Walker had 14. Caleb Hogan finished with 12. Vernon hung with Decatur early, trailing by just nine, 20-11, after the first quarter. The Decatur lead stood at 10, 30-20, at halftime. Lamirand and the Eagles then exploded in the second half. He drained five of his six 3-pointers in the second half. After Vernon closed to within seven on back-to-back 3-pointers from Dillon Perez and Tate Methvin, Walker connected from long range Continued on Page 2B Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt HEAVY TRAFFIC — Decatur’s Trey Hale fights through Vernon defenders to get to the basket during the Eagles’ victory Tuesday night at Decatur High School. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Bulls’ Parker earns TSWA all-state award Bridgeport senior defensive back Kyle Parker added another honor to his banner season Friday. The Bull was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A second-team defense. The honor followed his selection to the Associat- ed Press’ all-state team in December. As a senior, Parker set the Bridgeport record with his nine interceptions. He also established a school record with 13 in his career. Parker also was in on 87 tackles. After the season, the defensive back was selected as a 5-3A firstteam defensive back. With Parker roaming the secondary, Bridgeport finished the season 7-5 and advanced to the third round of the playoffs before falling to the Class 3A Division II runner-up Graham. MAKING INTENTIONS KNOWN— Bridgeport’s Daniel Scott prepares to sign his letter of intent with Angelo State Thursday afternoon during a signing party (See story on page 3B). Messenger photo by Richard Greene 2B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 SPORTS GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL Boyd falls in 2 OT Messenger photo by Richard Greene NAIL-BITING TIME — Alvord senior Jennifer Ward is one of three Lady Bulldog seniors hoping to land a playoff berth after the team missed the postseason last year. One more to move on Lady Bulldogs take chances at getting to playoffs By RICHARD GREENE After a loss to Boyd ended the Alvord Lady Bulldogs’ season last year without a playoff berth, Jennifer Ward had a hard time controlling her emotions. “I bawled,” the now-senior post said. “I cried that night as I was putting the basketball shoes in the box. We took it hard.” That disappointment fueled an intense offseason of work for Ward and the rest of the Lady Bulldogs to make sure they didn’t have a repeat of last year. The Alvord varsity girls team entered Friday’s showdown with Millsap with a chance to seal a playoff bid. The Lady Bulldogs (19-9, 8-4), who held a game lead on Millsap for third place in District 9-2A, could also earn a trip to postseason with a win Tuesday over Boyd and a Millsap loss to second-place Peaster. “It’s going to be tough, especially with the teams we have to play,” said Alvord girls coach Rob Schmucker about securing the playoff bid. The Lady Bulldogs say they are up to the challenge. “This is all we’ve talked about since last year,” said senior post Marley Moyers. “We’ve worked all summer for this opportunity. We just have to stay loose and have fun. It’s going to be tough and a dogfight.” Alvord beat Millsap in their first meeting by a point, 40-39. The Lady Bulldogs took the lead in the third quarter and held off Millsap off in the final frame. “We match up good with them offensively,” Schmucker said. “We can go big and cause them some trouble. Defensively, we had a hard time matching up. They do some things offensively that hurt us.” He urged his team to get off to a fast start. “You know they are going to come out excited. We have to match it over the first three minutes,” Schmucker said. Alvord was expected to be without shooting guard Amber Greer Friday. Regardless of Friday’s outcome, the Lady Bulldogs are not expecting to let up Tuesday against Wise County rival Boyd. “If we win Friday, Tuesday we can go in relaxed but we’ve got to finish what we started,” Ward said. Schmucker is urging his team to keep the foot on the pedal to build some momentum, if they do secure the playoff bid. “Everyone is saying we’ve just got to win one more, but I want to win both games,” Schmucker said. “We don’t want to lose something before getting to the playoffs.” If and when Alvord secures a playoff bid, Moyers and Ward said it will be an emotional evening. “We’re going to cry either way,” Moyers said. Schmucker wants to see his team finish the job. “They’ve worked hard for this and deserve it,” Schmucker said. “I hope they make the playoffs for the seniors. Not just make it, but do something.” Brock trips Alvord The top-ranked Brock Lady Eagles kept their undefeated District 9-2A record intact Tuesday night, rolling to a 90-34 victory over the Alvord Lady Bulldogs. Brock jumped out to a 23-4 lead in the first quarter and never slowed. Brock built the lead to 50-13 at halftime. Brock added to its advantage in the third quarter with a 20-8 run. It closed the game by outscoring Alvord 20-13 in the final frame. Jordan Ward led Alvord with 11 points. Madi Lynch added 10. Jennifer Ward scored seven, Sam Rogers five and Amber Greer one. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lady Eagles shoot down Vernon, 53-36 By RICHARD GREENE In their first meeting with the Vernon Lady Lions in January, the Decatur Lady Eagles lost after not capitalizing on opportunities around the basket. Decatur cashed in on those chances Tuesday night in a 53-36 victory at Decatur High School Gym. Relentlessly attacking the basket throughout the game, Decatur shot 44 percent, 19-for-43, from the field. “That’s what we talked about before the game,” said Decatur varsity girls coach Billy Garner. “They gave us every opportunity at their place, but we didn’t finish.” The victory was Decatur’s second in the past two games after getting off to a 0-5 start in District 5-3A. “I’m proud of them,” Garner said. “They keep playing hard and keep improving. Sometimes it’s difficult to do that after the losses they’ve had, but they keep playing hard.” Thanks to a big second quarter by Jordan Alker, Decatur kept the score tied at 22. Alker, who finished with 12, put in seven in the quar- ter. She went 5-for-6 from the freethrow line. After halftime, Vernon jumped in front with back-to-back 3-pointers to take a 30-26 lead with 4:50 left in the third quarter. Decatur responded with an 11-3 run to get a 37-33 lead going into the fourth quarter. Macie Danie, who led all the scorers with 16 points, made six during the third quarter. “It was good we were able to drive the lane and the shots were falling,” Dane said. “We were prepared for this game. We fixed a lot of our mis- takes from last time.” Vernon closed back within two in the opening moments of the final frame. Alker then hit a 3-pointer to start a 16-1 run to the end the game. Five Decatur players scored during the closing rally. Vernon’s lone point in the final 7:35 was a free throw with 26 seconds to go. Jaci Isham and Mercy Staley scored seven each for the Lady Eagles. Brooke Fincher added six and Rachael Smyers four. Kelsy Garner chipped in one. BOYS BASKETBALL Eagles end skid at three games ... Continued from Page 1B to put Decatur back up 10, 36-26. Walker’s shot started a 21-5 run by Decatur to close the third quarter and open up a 54-31 lead. Decatur continued to pull away in the fourth quarter. After Lamirand and Kyle Durdon hit 3-pointers, Nick Linder made a pair of free throws to close a 10-0 spurt midway through the fourth as Decatur built its largest lead, 33 points, 70-37. With the game out of hand, Vernon scored the contest’s final eight points. Vernon was led by Perez with 19. Kyle Green finished with six for Decatur. Durdon had three and Linder two. In a double-overtime thriller, the Jacksboro Lady Tigers outlasted the Boyd Lady Yellowjackets Tuesday night. Jacksboro outscored Boyd 10-7 in the second extra frame to pull out the 70-67 victory. Boyd varsity girls coach Lynn Cranfill said it was an exciting, tough game throughout. “In the end missed free throws (15) and turnovers (22) were the difference,” he said. The game featured 46 fouls and 74 free throws. Jacksboro locked down on Boyd guard Jessica Drake, holding her without a point in the first half. Boyd was still able to grab a 23-22 halftime lead. Drake came alive after halftime, scoring 22. She hit eight of her 13 shots with three 3-pointers. She has 87 for the year. “Jessica was the X factor,” Cranfill said. “She was amazing. She was being guarded like an escaped prisoner, but when we got her shots, she hit them.” Behind Drake, Boyd took a 39-35 lead into the fourth quarter. Jacksboro fought back to get the game tied. Boyd need its lone senior, Keenan Burgin, to go 4-for4 from the line down the stretch to force overtime. Burgin finished with 12 points, going 8-for-10 from the line. In the first overtime, both teams scored seven. With the game tied at 60, it went to another overtime. Joining Drake and Burgin in double figures for Boyd were Shelbi Tidwell with 14 and Jenny Hardcopf with 10. Tidwell finished with six rebounds, and Hardcopf had 12. Chelsea Landes scored six and Stormi McCarter three. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sissies make playoffs ... Continued from Page 1B 11 points per game, developed into offensive threats, she started to have an easier time on offense. Meekins is averaging a team-high 12.6 points. “It got annoying,” Meekins said. “But the rest of the team showed they could pull through. Teams have stopped doubling me because we’re hitting some outside shots.” Fortenberry praised the work of Meekins and Price inside, but said it’s been the play of his new guards that have been a key part of the Sissies’ return to the playoffs. “Going in they were my biggest worry,” he said. “But they’ve turned out to be the least of my worries.” WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 3B SPORTS FOOTBALL Bridgeport’s Scott inks with Angelo End picks school over Tarleton By RICHARD GREENE For the past two years, Bridgeport’s Daniel Scott has terrorized opposing offenses from his defensive-end spot. He will now get the same opportunity in the Lone Star Conference. Scott signed his letter of intent Wednesday to play football at Angelo State University. Scott picked the NCAA Division II school over Tarleton. “It came down to Angelo and Tarleton, but it was an easy decision when the Tarleton coach left the day before signing day,” Scott said. “I liked everything about Angelo. It all worked out like it should. I’m excited about going there. It’s a little surreal.” The Bull was one of 30 signees by Angelo State. The school is coming off a 6-5 season. Scott was a dominating force on the Bulls’ defensive line this season, posting eight sacks and 15 tackles for losses. He recorded 70 total tackles. Scott was named the 5-3A Co-defensive MVP and Messenger photo by Richard Greene MAROON LETTER DAY — Joined by his teammates, coaches and parents Dennis and Rosalinda, Bridgeport’s Daniel Scott signs his letter of intent with Angelo State University. The District 5-3A Defensive MVP will play defensive end at the NCAA Division II school. received honorable mention on the Associated Press’ allstate team. “He was an outstanding player for us,” said Bridgeport coach Danny Henson. “Every year, he kept getting better and better. He had a great junior year and was a huge force in the defensive line.” Scott was a major part of Bridgeport rescuing its season after a 1-4 start. The Bulls went on to go undefeated in District 5-3A and advance to the third round of the Class 3A Division II playoffs. “After losing a lot of people after my junior year, I didn’t know what to expect,” Scott said. “We started off slow, but everyone started buying in and we turned it around. This is a good way to cap my high-school career.” Scott is unsure how long it will take him to get on the field at San Angelo. “They said they like to redshirt everyone,” Scott said. “But they said the best guys will play.” Henson expects Scott to have a successful career, but he will have some work to do. “The big thing with the transition to playing in college is he’ll have to get heavier and learn to play at the same level with more weight,” Henson said. “He’s got all the skills to be a great player.” FOOTBALL Thomas signs letter with Northeastern By RICHARD GREENE While playing defensive end and wide receiver for the Decatur Eagles this season, Ryan Thomas longed for a chance to be a linebacker. The graduating senior will get that opportunity on the collegiate level. Thomas Wednesday inked a letter of intent to play football at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. “I’ve always wanted to play linebacker and now I’ll get that opportunity,” Thomas said. “It’s exciting.” Thomas is one of 18 freshmen signed by the school, including several other Texans. He made a visit this spring to the Tahlequah campus. “I really liked it there and enjoyed the campus,” Thomas said. Playing college football has been a long-time goal for the Eagle. Decatur football coach Kyle Story expects Thomas to excel on the next level. “If given a year or two to develop, he should make a good player for them,” Story said. “He’ll need to add some strength, but he’s got the aggressiveness and attitude.” For Decatur this past year, Thomas was an all-district wide receiver and a secondteam 5-3A defensive lineman. On offense, he caught nine passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, while also serving as a dominating blocker. Defensively, he recorded 36 tackles, including four for losses and one interception. “He’s been a good player for us,” Story said. “He played the rare, slash receiver and defensive lineman. He had good hands and was a good, physical inside receiver. On defense, he was always very physical and made plays.” Thomas (6-1, 205 pounds) doesn’t expect the challenge of switching positions to be too difficult. “I played it when I was younger,” Thomas said. He is expected to redshirt SPORTS BRIEF The Decatur Baseball League will hold sign-ups Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Harmon Park on Miller Street in Decatur. The registration fee is $50 for Tball (5-6-year-olds); $75 for 7-12year-olds; $85 for 13-14-year-olds. New players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificates to registration. Messenger photo by Richard Greene HEADED NORTH — Decatur senior Ryan Thomas signs his letter of intent with Northeastern University. He is joined by Decatur coaches Nick Stokes, Fernando Escobar, Heath Tullous, Kyle Story and Jack E. Reeves. for Northeastern, which finished 2-9 last season while competing in the Lone Star Conference as an NCAA Di- vision II school. Thomas will likely be the youngest mem- ber of the team. He will not turn 18 until Aug. 28. BOYS BASKETBALL Yellowjackets rally to beat Jacksboro The Boyd Yellowjackets kept their boys basketball playoff hopes alive Tuesday night, rallying from a late deficit to knock off the Jacksboro Tigers 48-47. The Yellowjackets trailed by seven with three minutes left. Boyd was able to force turnovers late to get easy scoring opportunities. Boyd outscored Jacksboro 13-5 in the final frame. “Our full-court pressure got us back into the game,” said Boyd varsity coach Oscar Hernandez. “I am very proud of our reseliancy and the way we found a way to win.” The coach also pointed out the work turned in by Travis Williams on the defensive end against Jacksboro’s 6-4 center Kole Weldon. “Williams did a nice job limiting Weldon to 15,” Hernandez said. “The last game he had 20plus points.” Williams also scored 10 points. Boyd led early 14-10, but Jacksboro fought back to lead 26-23 at halftime. The Tigers took a 42-35 lead into the final frame. Edgar Lugo led Boyd with 13 points. Tim Fleming added 12. Junior Whatley finished with five and Jake May two. 4" WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 MESSENGER CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate for Sale Rentals • Real Estate for Sale • Acreage • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplexes • Apartments • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes • Mobile Homes • Rooms • Homes • Lots • Mobile Homes • Wanted to Buy Pets Employment • Roommate Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities • Storage Buildings Merchandise for Sale • Pets • Pets Lost & Found • Pet Care/Training • Pet Stud Services • Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry • Furniture • Garage Sales • Firewood • Miscellaneous • Auctions • Business Opportunity • Employment Information • Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Food Service Services • Medical/Dental • Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales • Trades • Work Wanted Transportation Farm and Ranch • Childcare • Adult/Elderly Care • Business • Housecleaning • Let Me Fix It • Miscellaneous • Tutoring Announcements • Boats • Accessories • Cars • Trailers • Recreational Vehicles • Wanted to Buy • Trucks CALL 940-627-5987 & GET RESULTS! • Card of Thanks • Let’s Swap • Lost & Found • Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/ Training • Livestock Lost & Found • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry for an additional $16 for four weeks (price based on 20 word or less ad). Deadlines: Classified Line Ads Thursday Edition: 10 a.m. on Tuesday Sunday Edition: 10 a.m. on Friday Classified Gold: 10 a.m. on Friday Real Estate Ads Thursday Edition: 3 p.m. on Thursday the week before Sunday Edition: 3 p.m. on Tuesday Classified Display Ads Thursday Edition: Noon on Friday Sunday Edition: Noon on Wednesday Classified Advertising Policy: Classified ads for the Sunday/Thursday edition are $12 per week for 20 words or less (each additional word is 60¢). Run the same ad in Classified Gold for an additional $8 per week (20 words or less; each additional word is 40¢). Error Responsibility: Customers are asked to check their ad immediately after it appears in the paper and report at once any error found. Claims for adjustment should be made at that time. The Wise County Messenger is responsible for an incorrect ad only the first time it runs, so check your ad carefully. Special Offers: Business Services: Place a paid ad for four weeks in the Business Services classification of the Wise County Messenger for $50. Receive a bold heading and the fifth week is FREE. Run the same ad in Classified Gold for an additional $32 for five weeks (price based on 20 words or less ad). Notices • Personal • Wanted Business Hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classified Gold goes into 21,000 additional homes. Payments: In person: 115 South Trinity St., Decatur By mail: Wise County Messenger P.O. Box 149 Decatur, TX 76234-0149 For Sale: Place a paid ad with a bold headline for two weeks for $25, and if you don’t sell your item at the end of two weeks, you’ll receive the next two weeks FREE. Run the same ad in Classified Gold • Legal Notices • Public Notices ALL CLASSIFIED ADS APPEAR ONLINE AT WWW.WCMESSENGER.COM/CLASS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 1999 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH 16x80 mobile home for sale. Make offer. Must be moved. (940)255-2854. Mobile Homes $0 down with land. 2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes. Low, low payments. (940)665-8787. 3/2 1,400 SQUARE FOOT mobile home for sale. $28,500. Call Clarence Homer at (940)577-2486. 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH kitchen appliances included, extra clean. 8x35 covered deck, must be moved. $8,000. (940)427-2628. 2005 SOLITAIRE double wide, 2,128 square feet, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, study, all electric, ceiling fans, WBFP. Must be moved. (940)644-5727. 3/2 WITH OFFICE 2 ACRES ON HILL E-Z FINANCING (817)237-4607. R33893. 3/2 DOUBLE WIDE Only $24,100. (817)237-4471. R33893. Land, home deals for (940)665-8787. RBI-33731. M 4/2 ON 1 ACRE 2 LIVING AREAS OVER 2,400 SQUARE FEET (817)237-4300. R33893. less!! OLLIE SANDERSON R E A L E S T A T E www.yourcountryconnection.com Your Real Estate Professionals MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383 Clint Sanderson, Realtor Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761 ® 817-638-9050 101 N. Main St. - Rhome RUNAWAY BAY: 3/2 waterfront, wood deck from all bedrooms, kitchen and living area with picture view. Totally updated. Creek in back. 2008 roof, 2007AC. All appliances stay. $147,300. Call Kay Stanfield at 940-393-2538. MIDWAY PROPERTIES 940-683-5191 1-877-683-5191 Online Listings www.midwayproperties.com Get your property listed as the FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK! Call Lori at 940-627-5987 for more information. Acreage • Sunset - 10.27 acres, creek bottom, good deep well, 2 septics. $79,500 Owner finance • S of Decatur - 1.29 acres. Older 2 story. Needs repairs. $80,000 • N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime Hwy 287 frontage & 2 CR frontage. Shop, well. $250,000 • Sunset 26+/- acres, new stock tank $5,500 acre. Owner Finance. • W of Sunset 185 acres, large brick home overlooking bottom land. Beautiful place, call for details. • Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles $9,000/acre • W of Park Springs 72.82 acres, older brick, needs repair. Nice truck shop. $3,950 per acre • South of Bowie 71 acres, good recreational place, hunt, fish, run cattle or horses. $3,500 per acre • Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial building. Good business or makes a nice home. $69,500 • Sunset 167 acres, good cattle & horse place, 40x40 building, stock tank, well & septic. $2,995 per acre • Alvord 8 acres, heavily wooded area. Owner Anxious! Reduced $45,000 • Alvord 62 acres, good location, 3 tanks, beautiful building site. $4,750 per acre • Rhome 192 acres, lots of improvements, Trinity River frontage, $2.3 mil. • 31 Acres South of Boyd on FM 730 on Trinity River $7,500/acre Seller Motivated • Alvord 13.05 acres, 1/2 minerals $6,500 per acre • Sunset Older fixer upper, 2 lots $12,500 PENDING PENDING PENDING Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd, Associate 940-845-2120 5+ ACRES on dead-end CR4733, Rhome. Several outbuildings & sheds. 32’ 5th wheel. Pad for home with septic system. $130,000. (940)399-8467. FOR SALE BY OWNER 44 acre ranch, 22 miles north of Decatur. Austin stone home with pool. $399,000. Contact Timi Page. (817)980-9470 or view ad: owners.com ID# JTP4653. $0 TOTAL MOVE-IN New brick home loaded with upgrades on acreage. $1,049/month including taxes and insurance. 100% financing available. (817)733-3444. $299,000 BRING YOUR HORSES Haslet: Country home on over three acres, storage building, fenced, extra large play room or additional living area, formal dining, lovely pool with large patio, no city taxes. Call Pam Davis at 817-296-9050 $289,900 GREAT COWBOY SETUP Sunset: Great rock country home, metal roof, split bedrooms, beautiful kitchen cabinets, paved road, fenced and cross fenced, private well and all on almost 12 acres. If you are looking for a place in the country, this is it! Call Bob Boughton 940-393-5194 $880,000 GREAT LOCATION ON HWY 287 IN DECATUR: 8,000 sq. ft. building plus 960 sq. ft. front porch built in 2004 at the corner of Thompson. Showroom with 5 offices, 3 restrooms, stock room and 2 work areas with overhead doors. Call Cliff Moon at 817-229-6599 $205,000 HORSE READY! Decatur: Very nice horse property on 5 acres, loafing shed, tack room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, built in 2004, super clean. Call Carol Bailey at 817-229-1303 JODY ADAMS 940-389-3702 3,100 SQUARE FEET 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, pool, in Hidden Oaks (1605 Thousand Oaks), Decatur. $299,900. (940)704-3271. 4-BEDROOM, 1.5-BATH brick, all electric on 5 acres. Newly remodeled inside & out. Boyd ISD, ag exempt. FSBO, $145,000. (817)253-8604. 940-393-2476 New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome! FOR SALE OR LEASE BY OWNER Lisa G. Caraway, 940-393-2476 HOUSE FOR SALE to be moved. $20k. Call for details, (940)433-5893. MELISSA BAILEY 940-393-5464 JOHN LANIER 940-627-9714 NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER 940-577-1452 940-393-5336 SHERRY LAYTON 940-399-8246 CECE LISBY 940-399-9141 JIM VANCE 940-627-5358 1705 S. FM 51, Suite #104 • Decatur, TX Best of WISE 2009 940-627-9040 Se habla español www.parkerpropertiestexas.com SOLD SOLD PENDING SOLD Open house, Saturday, Feb. 6 & Feb. 13. 104 Longhorn Court, Paradise. 3/2, 2 acres. Follow Garrett Creek Ranch signs. Bruce Furgerson 817-996-3202 bfrealtor.com PARADISE custom 5/3.5/2 on 2 acres. $289k. Motivated seller. (940)399-8526. Nani Brashears 940-577-1452 nani12@embarqmail.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. NANI’S DECATUR: Kid friendly neighborhood, brick 3/2/2 on 1/2 acre lot. Open floor plan, split bedroom, fenced backyard. Affordable price at $138,500 ALVORD: Private and secluded. This ranch style home has it all. Comes with more than 2 acres, workshop and nice size pond. Mature Oak trees surrounding home. $189,900 LOOK AT THIS PRICE! 4 acres full of trees, restricted area. Call for information. $189,000 DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX FOR SALE! All occupied, call for details. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial property features an office and large insulated metal building/shop. Located on Hwy 287 South between LaQuinta and Ramada Inn. Perfect for all kinds of business. Sherry Layton 940-399-8246 sherrylayton @embarqmail.com BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 bedroom, 2/5 bath on 10 acres with barn and workshop with office. LOTS AND ACRES FOR SALE A MUST SEE! 3/2/2 home on almost 3 acres. Great location! GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 3/1 with WBFP, 28 X 44 open shop, near downtown. REDUCED! 3/2/2 in good neighborhood with WBFP. Call for details. REDUCED! 30 ACRES, beautiful land in Paradise. Only $5,700/ acre. Visit our website for a complete list: www.parkerpropertiestexas.com REDUCED $35,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE! Beautiful 4/2.5/2 on 1.69 acres. 2 living areas, breakfast nook, dining, 9 x15 deck overlooks pool and creek. New flooring. Fresh paint in and out. Bay windows, solar screens, Oak trees, 70’ tall. Pecan trees along creek. Foot bridge, ATV trail. $199,900 John Lanier 940-627-9714 RUNAWAY BAY 626 Halfmoon Way, 3/2.5/2 beautiful custom home on golf course. Lots of upgrades. $229,500. (817)219-6083. jrlanier@gmail.com Decatur 1606 W. Bus. 380 940-627-3080 Business Property CeCe Lisby 940-399-9141 cecelisby@yahoo.com lisagcaraway@yahoo.com ONLY 1 LOT LEFT close to Decatur, trees and electric. 5 acres, $65,000. (940)393-8740. PARADISE PROPERTY 2 buildings (3,500 square feet & 1,200 square feet), plus 1 acre land, for sale or lease. Highway 114 frontage. (940)433-5678. If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling. THINKING OF SELLING? WE HAVE BUYERS! 2702 S. Lipsey, Decatur, 4/3/2, 2-living, large fenced backyard. Must sell. (817)925-5096. REDUCED $10,000 New 3/2/2, Bridgeport. Brick, tile, fireplace, island kitchen, Whirlpool appliances, energy package. $117,900. Must see! (817)253-4485. No agents. BOYD: This property was used as a day care. With a few modifications could be 3 bedroom home, large yard with covered area, front part of house frame and back part metal. $75,000 BOYD: Well cared for 4/2/1 brick, formal dining, fireplace, large patio, Parkay & tile flooring, fenced backyard, nice neighborhood. Could be a 3/2/2. $157,500 BOYD: Very nice 4/2/2 brick home on large lot, ceramic tile in kitchen, dining room, hall and baths, utility room with walk-in pantry, nice neighborhood, fenced backyard, covered patio. $149,900 BRIDGEPORT: Immaculate 2004 32 X 76 Solitaire Manufactured Home. 4/2 with 2 half baths, split bedrooms, 2 living areas, large kitchen, 2 car carport, storage building. All this and many Oak trees on 8.83 secluded acres. Easy access to Hwy 199. $159,900 BOYD: 2/2 frame home, formal dining, fireplace, hardwood floors, central heat & air, 2 car carport, storage building, coastal pecan trees on 3.87 fenced acres. $135,000 BOYD: 0.6 acres, old house not livable, city water and sewer. $18,000 DECATUR: 20 acres more or less, 8 miles north of Decatur on FM 730. Nice coastal field, good building spot for that new home. $10,000 per acre BOYD: City lot in restricted subdivision, city utilities available, paved street. $19,550 BOYD: Commercial property, a most desirable site, 3.28 acres on Hwy 114 in city limits, water and sewer available. $357,000 SUSAN ANDERSON 817-821-6659 BRUCE FURGERSON 817-996-3202 RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR BRIDGEPORT: Very nice, 3/2 Manufactured home on 1 acre, carport, storage building, fenced backyard, deck on front and back. $95,000 Rhome 817-638-5100 Wise County’s Bridgeport 192 W. Hwy. 380 #1 Real Estate Company 940-683-3080 (per MLS statistical data) • Jana Bearden • Lynn Clay • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest • Karen Davidson • Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton • Natalie Gary • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt • Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek • Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Angie Uselton • Linsey Taylor • Geary Washburn Sue Ann Denton, Inc. www.century21sueanndenton.com Condos/town homes DECATUR TOWNHOME 2/2.5/2, many upgrades. $140,000. (940)626-0361 or email: gp4347@hotmail.com Pictures upon request. Homes $500 TOTAL MOVE IN Starting at $900/month. 3, 4 or 5-bedroom. Melissa, (817)841-2104. Paradise - Very unique property in Paradise on 10.7 fenced acres. The beautiful open concept kitchen/living area has stained concrete floors, concrete countertops and lots of cabinet space. The huge master suite with spacious bath and walk-in closet overlooks the beautiful salt water pool and the countryside. Four bedrooms, a second living area and a possible media room complete this property and make it a perfect spot for the family. 30x40 metal shop. HOMES Decatur - 107.75 acre country estate. 4 bedroom, 4 bath Victorian style home with game room, den, library, office and gourmet kitchen. Large in ground pool with pool house. 80X80 insulated hangar with office and bath. Subzero fridge stays, 3,500 sq. ft. crowned grass runway, 30X50 insulated horse stable with office and bath, 30X30 equipment shed. .75 mile Hwy. 51 road frontage. All fenced. Great location. Bridgeport - This brick home in an established neighborhood has undergone some nice updates including paint, tiled and carpeted floors, new vinyl windows, bathroom updates and complete new kitchen countertops and cabinets. Terrific utility room with tons of space. Backyard is fully fenced with mature trees and storage shed. Bridgeport - Totally updated home in a wonderful neighborhood! LIKE NEW! Brick fireplace in living. New appliances and sink, with tile countertops. New carpet, paint, fixtures, hardware and blinds throughout the home. Tiled baths with new counters and sinks. Large fenced backyard with covered patio. Landscaped! Great floor plan! Shows very well! Decatur - Great family home! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage brick home situated on just over 1 acre in Prairie View Estates in Great Decatur ISD. Lower Property taxes since its out of town. Decatur - Immaculate home with good design with lots of storage. Master bedroom downstairs, bedroom, bath and loft area upstairs. Fenced backyard with patio area. LOTS/ACREAGE Jacksboro - 140 acres N of Jacksboro. Acreage has native grass, some pastures and mostly heavily wooded areas. From hilltop at north end of property you can see for miles. All kinds of game such as deer, turkey and hogs roam this property. Great hunting and some beautiful home sites. Some nice homes on large acreage for neighbors. Paradise - Developers Dream! This property would make a wonderful subdivision. Beautiful 23.6 acres available with easy access to Hwy 114. Topography is varied. Awesome views, privacy and a tank. All this in prestigious Paradise ISD. COMMERCIAL Decatur - Huge price reduction! 2 acres on US Hwy 380 which could be commercial or residential. Ideal property for offices or a home. Barn will be removed from property. Decatur - Great commercial lot on very busy street with great road frontage. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 5" REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT CASH WHOLESALE to the public. Low overhead. Save thousands. (817)637-1357. Factory direct. Clayton Homes for less. One stop shopping. Call today! (940)665-8787. GOT LAND? WE’VE GOT YOUR HOME ZERO DOWN! 817-237-4504. R33893. Land/home government loan program, qualify by phone for 6.0% fixed rate. (940)458-0094. NEW 3-BEDROOM ON 1 ACRE 1500+ square foot, 3/2, open country kitchen with huge bedrooms near town. Federal Housing loans available for less than your rent payment. Need approximately $4k/down cash or trade, then receive $8,000 tax credit. Only 3 lots left. Nationwide Homes, (800)314-2092. NICE 2007 FLEETWOOD double wide on 2 acres. 1,960 square feet, 4/2, 2-living areas, new condition; new carpet & light fixtures. Financing available with 3 1/2 % down. Decatur ISD. $89,900. (940)577-4484. OWNER FINANCE LITTLE ELM 3/2 New 3/2, factory built home, ready for move-in with decks and utilities. Huge livingroom and kitchen with walk-in pantry. Only $496/month with lot! $1,995/down + $4,000 tax rebate to you, 15-year note, 9% APR or owner finance. (940-)458-0047. YES. OWNER FINANCE Darling, newly updated 2/2 in Newark park with country setting. Bad credit OK, cheap payments. (682)286-0693, agent #036227. OWNER FINANCE! 3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1 acre! New carpet, paint & appliances! Easy terms! (940)367-7542. $24,285 NEW HOME Plus delivery, set & A/C. (800)518-7811, Nation Wide Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes. RBI33937. MANAGER’S SPECIAL SAVE $24,104 New 3/2, extra nice, front covered porch. (800)518-7811. Nation Wide Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes. RBI33937. RBMOBILEHOMES.COM Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of state. Licensed, bonded, insured. Repos. Free estimates. (940)683-5547. RBI #36191. USE YOUR LAND AS YOUR DOWN FREE SITE CHECK FREE LOAN QUALIFICATION Homes starting at $28,650. (800)518-7811. Nation Wide Housing DBA Oak Creek Homes. RBI33937. TAX CREDIT EXPIRES IN 90 DAYS DON'T WAIT! (817)237-0500. R33893. WILL HELP W/FINANCING! 4-bedroom, 2-bath with 2-living areas! On 1 acre! $8,000 tax credit ends soon! (214)334-9042. WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. Best deal on moving, set up & trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. (940)433-3117. RENTALS RENTA • Apartments • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplex Housing • Homes • Mobile Homes • Rooms • Roommate Wanted • Spaces & Lots • For Lease • Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Lease • Facilities • Storage Buildings Apartments Decatur: Stonehill Apartments, brand new, 1-bedroom, 1-bath, call on-site manager at (940)627-9200. Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments, 2-bedroom, 1-bath. Only 2 available. Sanger: Sanger Apartments, 1 & 2-bedroom 1-bath. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com. Efficiency apartments for rent, all bills paid. (940)433-3133. Business property COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 square feet for lease. (940)627-2510. OFFICE SUITE on Decatur square, North Trinity Street. $325/month. Cannon Property Management. (940)368-1811. Office warehouse for lease. 10,000 square feet includes 2,000 square feet of office space. Highway 287 North. (940)627-4309. Condos, town homes Bridgeport, TX Race Fans, only one left! Fort Worth, Texas Motor Speedway, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com. 1, 2 Bedrooms Available Washer & dryer included RUNAWAY BAY CONDO 3-bedroom, 2-bath, lake front. New carpet, new paint. No pets, no smoking. $800/month plus deposit. (817)988-3530. BRIDGEWOOD Executive Suites 940-536-9346 2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO $600/month. $300/deposit. No pets. Call (940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930. Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom, pool side, all appliances. $525/month. (940)626-9603. Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid. (940)799-7572. Duplexes ***NOW AVAILABLE IN BRIDGEPORT*** $695/month, $400/deposit Ask about our move-in special! 3-bedroom, 2-full bath, all appliances, W/D connections. (817)270-4660. www.shorthornpm.com 1-bedroom, 1-bath brick, storage building, large kitchen, new carpet, washer/dryer/water included. 13 miles NE Decatur. $545/month. Available Feb. 1. (940)466-9702. 2-bedroom, 1-bath. $595/month, $400/deposit. No smoking, no pets. Available now. (940)390-7002. APARTMENT 2/1, Bridgeport. Cannon Property Management, (940)368-1811. Duplex for rent in Bridgeport. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. $750/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-5678. Duplex for rent. Paradise ISD. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, no pets. $700/month. (940)683-4380 or (940)389-1357. SPECIAL IN ALVORD! 3/2 duplex, $695/month. 2/1 fourplex, $595/month. $400/deposit. Ask about the $25 early payment discount! Charlie,(214)803-2784; Barry, (940)393-8740; office, (940)626-8331. Homes ***INCREDIBLE DEAL IN RUNAWAY BAY*** $795/month, $500/deposit. New 2-story home w/fenced yard. 3-bedroom, 2-bath. All appliances & washer/dryer connections. Pet friendly. (817)270-4660. www.shorthornpm.com. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is EQUAL HOUSING 1-800-927-9275. OPPORTUNITY ONLINE LISTINGS “Timeless Elegance” www.spenceproperties.com 940-372-0634 • 817-825-4647 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 607 E. Hale, Decatur. No smoking, references required. $800/month + deposit. (940)627-2244. 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, (1,865 square feet) newly renovated 1920's home near downtown square on large 1/3 acre corner lot. Fresh paint, new windows, refinished wood floors, new appliances, granite counters, clawfoot tub. $1,400/month, $750/deposit. Available now! For more information, call (682)4293011. HOMES Decatur, Alvord, Cottondale, (horses permitted), 2 & 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Cannon Property Management, (940)368-1811. In Boyd, 2 & 1-bedroom houses. Very clean, appliances, no pets. Starting at $550/month. (817)444-3636. Jack Cannon Broker 940-368-1811 Eric Cannon 940-393-5317 4199 FM 51 Home is 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 2 acres of land, with a spacious metal 25 x 30 shop with concrete floors. Property is fenced with a small pond. $175,900 574 CR 4270 Home & Workshop on approx. 24 + acres of pasture, trees and tank. Property is cross fenced so is perfect for horse or cattle. $320,000 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ® REDUCED! Bring your mobiles! Beautiful wooded 5 acre lot with paved road access, septic in place, pond for fishing and in the great Paradise ISD! Hurry and come see! $44,900 Call Rhonda REDUCED! 2+ acres lots in a restricted subdivision. Within minutes from Paradise ISD. Starting at $25,530 and up. Call Rhonda Ranch style on 5 treed acres - 3/2 w/large rooms, fireplace, built-ins, game room, garage/workshop/office, deck, plus. $269,900 Call Marilyn Charming brick 4/2/2, island kitchen, fresh paint, newer appliances, pool, storage building. $144,900 Call Marilyn Reatta Estates corner lot, very nice 3/2/2, split floor plan, fenced yard, sprinkler system, 900 sq. ft. insulated shop on 1 acre. $177,000 Call Marilyn 201 Main, Rhome Investment opportunity! 3 homes on a corner lot. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom homes. Commercial possibilities. LAND GREAT LOT IN RUNAWAY BAY 41 ACRES - SUNSET 88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR FARMING OR LIVESTOCK. 1002 S. College 3/2/2, great location, corner lot with 2nd home on property. Well and many upgraded features. 109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE DECATUR COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE N. TRINITY OFFICE SUITE $350/MONTH Search The MLS Listing For All Homes Or Properties At Spacious 3/2 on 2.38 acres. 2001 double wide with updated roof, carpet, paint, window blinds, range. $43,500 Call Marilyn WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET www.remax-preferredproperties-decatur-tx-us.com Scott Locklear ed by Tana Offer Making Dreams Reality Tana 940-627-5859 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Construction & Excavation tanahomes@yahoo.com • www.tanahomes.com PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar, dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees, co-op water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ® DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 15.93 acres, TX sized rooms, WBFP, island in kitchen, walk-in pantry, lots of windows, split bedrooms, flex space could be 4th bedroom or office Geothermal HVAC, steel construction and stone, metal roof, full length front & rear porches, 3 metal buildings, stock pond, fencing, trees, pasture. A must see! $385,000 MOTIVATED SELLER READY TO MOVE TO NEW HOME! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS HOME! DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 2.34 acres. Quiet neighborhood, WBFP, open concept, split bedrooms, flex space, jetted tub, separate shower, too much to list and all nestled in oak trees. $229,900 BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 13+ ACRES. 4/2.5/3, 4,593 sq. ft., two story home. Austin stone fireplace, 23’ vaulted ceiling, built-in dressers in all walk-in closets, central vacuum, game room, swimming pool, hot tub, great for entertaining. 40 X 75 shop. Joins Wind Mill Lake Grasslands. Lots of trees, built in 2008. Very energy efficient, low utility bills. Hurry to look today! COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH HWY 287 FRONTAGE. Pipe railing all the way around the gate. 40 X 80 half being office and half shop. Will consider leasing. Call me to look! $115,000 BRIDGEPORT- Why pay rent? Bridgeport - 1 duplex for sale. Large 2/2, live in one and the lease from the other pays over half the mortgage payment. Possible owner finance OAC at 6%. Call for appointment. One building has fresh paint and new carpet, w/stove, fridge & dishwasher. Just $149,621 PARADISE - 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors, lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar, dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees, co-op water. Will sell w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500 SILVER LAKES - 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted subdivision. $31,000 CHICO - 3/3 brick & office/flex spaces on 35+ acres. Large master suite, Texas sized covered deck on front & side, trees, coastal pasture, huge workshop w/electricity, 2 water wells & nice pond. $315,000 DECATUR - 3/2/3CP, Seven Wires home on 6.11 acres. Horses welcome, formal DR, family, media room, split bedrooms, updated in 2002. Shop has heat & air, one side has office and restroom area, pool w/spa, trees, loafing shed & pasture. It¹s a Must see! $298,900 GOT BUYERS, NEED LISTINGS! THE MARKET IS MOVING! ARE YOU READY TO MOVE TOO? 940-644-5800 NEW CONSTRUCTION, JUST FINISHED! 3/2/2 in great neighborhood. 1,602 sq. ft., Alvord exemplary schools. Split be drooms, fireplace, all on 1 acre. Hurry and get your tax credit on new homes. Call Scott today!!! $133,000 HURRY!!! 5/3 on beautiful 10 acres with shop. 2,214 sq. ft., Alvord schools, vaulted ceilings, sprinkler system, water softener, Granite countertops, split bedrooms, huge open living/ kitchen area. This house is priced to sell quickly and will not last. $199,900 11 ACRES in Alvord ISD. Beautiful building sight. Reduced to sell quickly at $59,000 3.2 ACRES with trees and pond, restricted area. Reduced to $26,000 3 ACRES, lots of trees and very secluded. Call to look today. 2 ACRES, Alvord ISD with lots of trees. 1 – 12 ACRE TRACTS in Decatur. SCOTT LOCKLEAR BUILDER REALTOR/BROKER • 940-393-2727 WE LIVE IN WISE COUNTY & MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY Ellen Johnston MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ® EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY President/CEO 817-379-3111 WE SELL WISE COUNTY! 20, 30 ACRES Tracts for sale in Catlett Creek of Decatur. JACKSBORO ISD- Barn house on 44+ park like acres. 2 water wells, Hwy 59 frontage. House has 2,234 sq. ft. and is 2 story. $259,950 Bringing you the BEST in North Texas! Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch GREAT DEAL IN BOYD!!! $850/month, $500/deposit BEAUTIFUL 2-STORY NEW HOME FOR LEASE. 3-bedroom, 2-full bath, appliances, W/D connections. Fenced yard.(817)270-HOME. www.shorthornpm.com All homes include lawn care. ALL HOMES SECURED WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY! www.cokepoe.com For rent in Bridgeport, 2 & 3-bedroom houses. $400-$650/month. (940)433-8887. EQUAL HOUSING FOR LEASE IN DECATUR - 2/2/2 town home. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, vent-microwave. Storage in garage, separate utility. Credit and background check. $1,050/month $1,000/deposit BRIDGEPORT - 2/2 duplex for lease. $695/month + Deposit *DECATUR ISD - 3/2.5/2 brick home with 30 x 40 metal shop building. $199,900 *SUNSET - 47 acres fenced, cross fenced with stock tank trees & view. $350,000 *CHICO - 1.82 acres level and open site on private road east of Chico. $14,000 *SLIDELL - 30 acres of open pasture, peaceful views, and stock tank. $7,500/AC *ALVORD ISD - Privacy on 10 acres heavily treed with seasonal creek. $78,000 *SILVER LAKES RANCH - 2 acres on Amon Carter Lake cove - beauty! $49,900 *SILVER LAKES RANCH - 2 beautiful treed acres in Alvord ISD! $38,000 *SILVER LAKES RANCH - 1 treed acre on Amon Carter Lake front! $85,000 Decatur: 2527 Old Denton Highway, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. 509 Sewell, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. 1706 S. College, 3-bedroom, 1-bath. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com. OPPORTUNITY FOR LEASE 40 X 50 SHOP ON 5 ACRES Located in acclaimed Silver Lakes Ranch in the Alvord ISD. Base your operations here as you begin your dream home on this heavily wooded 5 acre tract covered with native oaks and large pecan trees toward the back. Shop building is insulated and has electricity and water at the building. Silver Lakes Ranch is a restricted development of acreage lots with amenities including pool, pavilion, clubhouse, private lake, RV and boat storage and direct access to Amon Carter Lake. Call today for personal tour! $105,000 Country living, Decatur. 2/1 house, new kitchen, washer/dryer connections, extra storage, large fenced yard. No smoking. $750/month + deposit. (940)231-5235. 205 W. Ash • Decatur 3/2.5/2 Available Feb. 1 $1,300/month • $300/deposit 701 N. Trinity • Decatur - 2/1 Available Feb. 1 $800/month • $300/deposit 200 Cyndilu • Decatur - 3/2/2 Available Feb. 1 $1,600/month - $800/down 402 E. Ash • Decatur - 3/2/1 Available Feb. 1 $1,190/month • $300/deposit 4/2/2 on 1 acre. Huge kitchen, living area, split bedrooms, many energy efficient features, fenced yard. Must see to appreciate all the extras. 216 Heather 1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur Each office is independently owned and operated. Browse the internet for all our Wise County e-listings and also, for your convenience the USA’s total REALTOR listings database at Wise County’s Oldest Realtor Brokerage for over 30 years COUNTRY LIVING 2/1 brick guest house, 1 mile north of Decatur. $1,000/month; + $100/month per horse. $500/deposit. No pets/smoking. (817)925-2574, (940)627-6627. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, Rhome. No pets. $700/month, $500/deposit. Call Pam, (817)296-9050. 940-627-1990 www.midwayproperties.com www.MidwayProperties.com or call 940-683-5191 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-car garage, 2,500+ square feet. 1.3 wooded acres with storage shed. Boyd ISD. $1,450/month. (817)996-7420. 2/1 rent house in Bridgeport. $750/month, $750 security deposit. No pets. (940)683-5917, (817)304-0056. Adjoins the Grasslands, outstanding 5/5.5/3 with office, game room, pool, trees and so much more on 5 acres. $459,000 Call Marilyn PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 3/2 brick home in Rhome. Call Becki, (817)307-3709. Preferred Properties Boyd 2/1 apartment. No smoking, no animals. $600/month, $500/deposit. (940)433-8383. Fantastic garage apartment, 501 N. Church, near downtown Decatur. 2 room, 1-bath, washer/dryer in garage. $600/month. Email: jamiekmiller1@yahoo.com; call (682)551-5000. 2/1 in Decatur. Near the square. Washer/dryer/refrigerator included. $550/month, $600/deposit. No pets. (940)626-4751. Beverly Whetsell 940-399-9545 www.wisecountyrealestate.com Lesley Nivens, e-Pro 940367-3652 CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 2.829 ACRES with 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 3 walk-in closets. Shop is 24 X 24 with a 2 car carport on side, Decatur ISD. $205,000 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME ON 89.270 ACRES. Home has 3,490 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Fenced, established coastal and barn. $725,000 REDUCED! 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home in Alvord on paved road in nice neighborhood. House built in 2005, open concept, large lot that backs up to countryside, 2 car garage, neutral colors throughout. $115,900 4/3.5/3 ON 1.210 ACRES IN RESTRICTED SUBDIVISION. Home has 3,415 sq. ft., fenced yard, concrete drive, gourmet kitchen, split bedrooms and wood burning fireplace. $378,000 BOWIE ISD- Lovely home in Bowie wood floors, ceramic tile, sun room, large master bedroom, split bedrooms, 2,457 sq. ft. of living space. $119,500 20 ACRE LOTS within 3 miles of DECATUR SCHOOLS! CONTRACT PENDING 2,700 sq. ft. house built in 2006, Decatur. Approximately half open, half 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car heavily wooded, paved road. Starting garage, 2.5 acres with trees, at $6,500/acre. quiet area of nice homes not far from Decatur. An absolute MUST SEE! Reduced to $325,000 284 ACRES 5 miles north of Decatur with lots of road frontage, 2 good tanks and great views. $3,250/acre 6" WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT On golf course, Runaway Bay, 2 big bedrooms, 2-bath, large living, dining, screened porch, storm shelter. $1,000/month. (940)393-1765. Recently renovated country home, located on beautiful property. Water, lawn care included. No pets, no smoking. Application required. $750/month plus deposit. (940)872-2001, (940)642-9113. Rent house, country living. Frame house with upgrades, Crafton, 2/1, fenced yard. $600/month. No pets/smoking. (940)626-9697. Mobile Homes FOR RENT/SALE 2001 double wide, 3/2, clean & well kept, 1 acre, Decatur ISD. No pets. $750/month, $600/deposit; (817)673-7531. Nice 1-bedroom trailers, furnished, electric & water paid. Bridgeport. $500-$520/month. (940)683-2442, (940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166. Nice 14x80, 3-bedroom, 1-bath on 2.5 acres w/storage. Close to Highway 114/51 intersection. Paradise schools. $550/month, $300/deposit. (682)551-0424, (682)559-1512, (214)454-5430. 2/2 single wide, 16x60, water well, septic system, excellent condition. 2 miles from Slidell. No inside pets. $475/month, $300/deposit. (940)389-5323. Paradise ISD, 2/2, $500/month, $300/deposit. Boyd ISD, super nice 3/2, $650/month, $350/deposit. NO PETS. (817)220-8033. 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH for lease. 1,900 square feet on 5 secluded acres. Fenced for horses. $975/month. (817)721-0773. PARK MODEL EFFICIENCY trailer for rent. RV lots also available. (940)393-3113. 3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home in Bridgeport. $650/month plus deposit. References required. No pets. (940)389-0485. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, Chico. $650/month, $500/deposit. (719)660-5992. 3/2 DOUBLE WIDE 4 sheds, 2 acres, clean & well kept. Decatur ISD. $800/month, $800/deposit. (940)627-2948, (405)412-7032. 3/2 double wide, Boyd area. No pets. $700/month, $300/deposit. (940)433-2408. 3/2 mobile home, $550/month; 2/1 mobile home, $500/month; 30’ travel trailer, $500/month; $450/deposit. RV space, $225/month. No pets. Bridgeport area. Nice quiet park. References required. (940)644-2608. 4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide and 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Each on 1 acre. (817)281-4311, (817)422-3023. Storage Buildings DECATUR SELF STORAGE VOTED BEST SELF STORAGE IN WISE WISE 2009 COUNTY Free lock with rental of unit Best of • We sell boxes and moving supplies • Climate controlled units available • U-Haul Dealer - Trucks, Trailers, etc. Ask about our special! 1100 E. Bus. 380 • Decatur 940-627-6434 Toll Free: 877-718-8875 www.decaturselfstorage.net EMPLOYMENT • Business Opportunity • Employment Information • Adult/Elderly Care • Childcare • Food Service • Medical/ Dental • Miscellaneous • Office • Retail/Sales • Trades • Work Wanted EMPLOYM Spaces & lots Nice 14x80, 3-bedroom, 1-bath on 2.5 acres w/storage. Close to Highway 114/51 intersection. Paradise schools. $550/month, $300/deposit. (682)551-0424, (682)559-1512, (214)454-5430. Secure parking, Highway 380, Decatur. Oil/gas equipment, RV, rock trucks, stock trailers, boats, spare vehicles. (888)475-7556. SPRINGTOWN RV PARK 3080 W. Highway 199, Springtown. (817)220-4678. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Covered/uncovered spaces. Laundry. Free Internet. SUNSET RV PARK Centrally located between Decatur, Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287. Full hook-ups, free laundry, free wireless internet. (940)845-2007. CRESTVIEW PLACE A PA R T M E N T S 2 BEDROOM BLOWOUT Work while your kids are in school. Come to work after they go to school. Be off before they get home from school. Monday-Friday lunch, all positions. Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes, 210 W. Main, Decatur. Apply 9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Sat. EOE. Employment information !!ATTENTION!! Advertising under this classification is normally not a bona fide opportunity. Typically, companies advertising here offer information about potential employment. Some are selling this information. We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate these advertisers before investing any money. Mystery shoppers, earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No experience required. Call (877)467-0212. Medical/Dental ★ D I E TA RY DIRECTOR AZLE MANOR • 142 Beds SNF • Company Benefits • Salary Negotiable • CDM License Required 721 Dunaway Lane, Azle 817-444-2536 Teacher needed, 11:30a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Fri. High school diploma or GED required, minimum 18-years-old. Apply in person, College Street Childcare, 805 S. College, Decatur. • SURGERY - RN Circulator * Surgery Tech • LAB - Blood Bank Supervisor • HIMS - Clinical Coder PART TIME & PRN • THERAPY SERVICES PT*COTA*OT/PRN 2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 A NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL www.wiseregional.com EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525 DAILY MEAL PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES SNURSING UNNY HILLS AND CNA APPLY IN PERSON AT 201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR or FAX RESUME to 940-627-3937 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Food service 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 887sq.ft. $715 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 946 sq.ft. $745 1 and 3 Bedrooms Also Available • Small Pets okay • Jr. Olympic size pool • On-site courtesy officer Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat, Noon - 4 p.m. 950 W. Thompson Street • Decatur • 940-626-0032 www.crestviewplaceapts.com Now hiring TABC certified bartenders, weekends a must. Apply in person, Comfort Suites, Highway 380, Bridgeport. Wise Performance, P.T. needing part-time receptionist/PT Tech. Fax resume to (940)627-7582 or call (940)627-7554 for more information. The City of Bridgeport is accepting applications for the following positions: Water Plant Operator HOME FOR SALE Please fax your application and resume to Judi Conger at 940.683.3401 or jconger@cityofbridgeport.net. For job description or applications, please go to our website at www.cityofbridgeport.net. They will be posted on the employment page. The City of Bridgeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JOB OPPORTUNITY For Experienced 244 Valley Meadow Dr. • Prairie View Estates Built in 2006 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home on 1 acre, corner lot. New upgraded AC unit, carpet, and blinds, fenced in yard, built- in shelves in garage, fireplace, large master suite with his and her closets, and many additional extras! Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Fred Meyers, Broker Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860 Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530 ® EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 104 Hackberry Ct. - Gorgeous 2 story, 4/2.5 home, granite countertops, commercial grade appliances, 2 gas FP, wet bar, wine storage area, stone columns, hand scraped wood floors, heated play pool and much more. A must see! 1737 Boston Ave- Super nice 3/2 brick home sitting on 2 lots with mature trees in a well established neighborhood. Recently updated with fresh paint and flooring throughout. Split bedrooms, oversized garage and large patio. $169,900 303 Frost Street - Well built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on .723 acre lot in the Frost Hartsell Addition features open floor plan, new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. This could be yours for the price of $142,000 Bring All Offers! 4.940 acres with a 2/2 rock home located within minutes of Bridgeport. This property has 327 feet of Hwy 101 frontage, secluded in heavy trees. $157,900 105 PR 1647 - 100+/- acres with scattered to heavily wooded areas and pasture land, creek, hunting cabin, lots of wildlife, well. Within 5 minutes of Chico. $3,700/acre Huge Price Reduction in this immaculate 2 story brick home on 2 landscaped lots with an unbelievable view of the golf course. Custom features crown molding, wood floors, vaulted ceilings and island in kitchen, study, game room and much more. 587 CR 1743 - Owner says sell this great weekender or permanent home. 2/1.5 furnished home with water view of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of shade trees. $59,900 Decatur - Approximately 6+/- acres with approximately 620’ of Hwy 380 frontage near Decatur. Call office for details. Ridgewood Dr.- Looking to build that dream home on interior lot with several trees in BISD. $30,000 582 Cemetery Road - Country living 3/1 frame home situated on 7.07 acres. Home features some updating, nice family room with skylight & WBFP, screened in back porch, nice workshop area, some pens, good coastal field and also mature trees. Priced at $135,000 Halsell St. - Great commercial possibilities in this 5,000 sq. ft. building located in downtown Bridgeport. Currently used as cleaners with separate offices and entrance. Priced at $199,500 2 - 10 p.m. - 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. $500 Sign on bonus 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Apply in person at • Certified Medication Aides - 2 - 10 p.m. $250 Sign on Bonus • Certified Nurses Aides - 2 - 10 p.m. offer shift differential and insurance APPLY IN PERSON AT 701 West Bennett Rd. DECATUR or call 2108 15th St. • Bridgeport EEO M/F/D/V 940-683-5023 940-626-2800 or call EEO M/F/D/V BUSY Experienced LVN/Medical Assistant 2+ years of experience in a clinical area preferred. Fax resume to Ashley at 940-627-8055 Miscellaneous ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for seasonal employees, March-October 2010. Positions available: security, housekeeping, recreational. Bay Landing, can pick up application at Ranger Station, 2305 W. Highway 380, Bridgeport. (940)683-3016. Help wanted for fertilizing & hay baling. Clean driving record required. Call for details. Paradise area, (817)944-9451. Housekeeper, full-time; plus drive kids to after school activities. DPS background check. Valid drivers license. Send resume: Hyaz Family, P.O. Box 855, Rhome, TX 76071; nollur@yahoo.com. Office Now taking resumes for full-time postion. Requires experience w/computer applications including Word and QuickBooks, dispatch and customer service. Postion requires multi-tasking. A/C service company based on faith-based principles. Send resume to: Decatur Heat and Air. P.O. Box 1565, 76234; or email service@decaturheat-air.com Retail/Sales Experienced sales person for hotel, events, wedding sales. Straight commission plus bonuses. Some leads provided. Fun place. Email resume: seo1964@yahoo.com. wanted Dump Truck & Flatbed Drivers Class A CDL & Clean MVR Required Random Drug Testing Fax name, phone number & experience to 940-427-2555 MECHANIC Decatur, TX Nabors Well Services is currently seeking an experienced oilfield mechanic for work over rigs, diesel with good organizational skills. 2 -3 days a week or more. Diesel mechanic experience preferred. Send resume to P.O. BOX 149, Attn: DB, Decatur, TX 76234 Minimum 2 yrs. experience required. Moving mobile homes in the oilfield. Competitive salary & benefits. 1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008 Bridgeport Now hiring for the following positions • RNs • LVNs powered trucks-engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, Local Company NOW HIRING Toter Driver 940-389-8240 CNAs Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center FLORAL DESIGNER One owner home - non smoker, no indoor pets or small children! A MUST SEE! - $147,000 Now hiring for the following positions, due to growth PEDIATRIC OFFICE NOW HIRING REHAB Childcare Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center Call Mickey at (713) 857-0093 Looking for just the right job? Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online www.messenger.com/class electrical, pumps and winches for the Decatur location. Must have own tools. Valid Class A CDL Required. Phone: 817-396-4870 Fax: 817-396-4882 Email: courtney.haley@nabors.com EEO/M/F/D/V WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 EMPLOYMENT Advertising sales person needed. Must be dependable, self-motivated, goal oriented. Full-time, Monday-Friday. Benefits available. Send resume to Wise County Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Atten: LD, Decatur, Texas 76234. Trades Drivers needed for end dump and vacuum trucks. Tanker endorsement required. (940)577-5847, (940)389-2579. Experienced roustabout crew pusher. Must have a minimum Class A CDL. Clean driving record required. Some travel required through week, home on weekends. Please call (940)683-4017 for more information. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS • General Labor • Clerical • Skilled Labor • Bookkeepers Now accepting applications for automotive technician and body shop technicians. Apply in person, Rick’s Auto Repair & Towing, 3280 S. Hwy. 101, Bridgeport. Now hiring licensed journeyman electrician with commercial & residential experience. (940)627-5588. Now taking applications for HVAC-R service tech, minimum 3-years expericnce, drug test and driver record required. Installers needed also. Decatur Heat and Air, P.O. Box 1565, Decatur 76234; or email service@decaturheat-air.com. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Training available. Whether looking for a part-time position or a career, consider joining our team. Enjoy important and meaningful work that is close to home with favorable hours (weekend work not required) and competitive pay and benefits. Prospective team members must be able to pass a DOT physical, be drug free, and possess a clean driving record. Contact the Decatur Independent School District Transportation Department at (940)627-9038. Truck manufacturer has opening for a welding shop supervisor. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: welding, supervising a staff of 30+ employees, great organizational skills and being bilingual is a definite plus. Apply in person at 500 FM 1658, Bridgeport, TX, 76426. We are an equal opportunity employer. 940-683-9046 2202 Hwy. 380, Suite 7, Bridgeport Now hiring experienced auto technician. Apply in person at Super Shop, 908 E. Highway 114, Boyd, TX. (940)433-2243. Full-time professional needed for busy office. Sales and customer relations experience a must. Experience with computer applications Word, Excel, and Quickbooks a bonus. Must be able to multi-task in a busy environment, possess good work ethic and positive attitude. Call 940-393-1351. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER needed for a busy Pediatric office. Must be proficient with in-house Billing • Coding • Collections with Commercial and Medicaid Insurance. 3 + years of experience in a medical office managerial position preferred. Familiarity with AllScripts, EncounterPro, EHR, Quickbooks, Excel, and Word a plus. CPC a plus. Fax resume to Ashley at 940-627-8055 D E D E E N L E N N O S MAN/CREW PER FORE Looking for an EXCITING CAREER? Then come to work for Cleary Building Corp. We are a continuously growing company that specializes in manufacturing and constructing pre-engineered buildings. We offer a competitive wage and benefits. We are looking for people with construction experience that can work independently and are goal oriented but we will train the right candidates. Pre-employment drug screening is required. 3936 S. Hwy 287, Suite 4 Decatur, TX 76234 INTEGRACARE HOME HEALTH OF BRIDGEPORT HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A FULL-TIME RN We offer: - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus - Competitive Visit Based Pay + Incentives - Flexible Work Schedule - Team Oriented Environment - User Friendly Point-Of-Care Documentation - Paid-Time-Off: 18 PTO DAYS ANNUALLY TO START - 7 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS - Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan - 401(k) (K) Plan with generous company match - Cell Phone Reimbursement - Gas Mileage Reimbursement - + much more! - To learn more about our successful & growing company, please visit us at www.integracarehh.com SERVICES Senior care with TLC, available day or night. Certified lifesaving/first aide. 10-years-experience, references available. Call Diane, (940)683-2542. Business Rick’s AFFORDABLE FENCING All types, including chain link, wood privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290. www.affordablefencing.net. REMODELING AND ALL HOME repairs including masonry & painting. Honest, dependable, experienced. Call Carlton, (940)394-6138. AL SALINAS FENCING Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates, cattle guards, entryways and all kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878 or (940)210-0789. RUSSELL’S HOME ALLEN FENCE COMPANY Family owned. Free estimates, all types of fencing. Best prices. Tarrant & Wise Counties. Call (979)218-8787. Maintenance & Repair ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Roll/Off Container Service for Trash & Debris Removal Haz-Mat Containment & Removal All Types of Remodeling Painting - Interior, Exterior Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More 940-683-3770 Call Us For All Your Home Needs Bridgeport, TX 76426 940-389-4943 DRIVEWAYS K’s Services, specializing in gravel drives, water problems fixed, dirt work & materials. Kevin, (940)627-4550. TEXAS I BUY USED DRILLING BITS Gas, water & oil. (940)366-1108 or (940)872-3636. TECH ES JOE TUCKER DRYWALL Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling, add-ons. Call (940)389-0029. Computer Diagnostics & Repair MR. SWEEP’S Chimney Cleaning Service. Chimney caps, dryer vent cleaning & fireplace repairs. Call, ask for $20 discount. (817)692-5624. Quick Service Reasonable Rates Free Pickup & Delivery RAY’S PAINTING Better work, better price. 20-years experience. Cell, (940)389-7400. RICK’S CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS (817)713-1667. Competitive pricing. Free estimates. Quality custom cabinets. New, remodels. 1555 W. Business 380, Suite 6, Decatur. S&S PAINTING Interior & exterior, Paint & stain cabinets. Free estimates. Call Brenda Dugan, (940)389-0845 or (940)433-2557. STONE WORK & CONCRETE Retaining walls, patios, rock entries, houses, landscaping. Small brick jobs. Decatur references. 20-years experience. Major credit cards accepted. Insured/bonded. (817)919-4487. (877) 222-0255 Miscellaneous • Brushhog & Finish Mowing • Blading, Plowing & Tilling • Backhoe work, driveways • Dirt, sand & gravel hauling • Land Clearing • All types cleanup & haul-offs • Quality work, fair pricing James Williams 940-399-9138 FARM AND RANCH AMY’S OLD FASHIONED CLEANING at a fair price by a neighbor you can trust. (817)995-7961. FARM A RANC • Farm Equipment • Fencing • Lawn & Garden • Livestock • Livestock Care/Training • Livestock Lost & Found • Livestock Stud Service • Livestock Supplies • Miscellaneous • Mowing • Pasture & Feed • Poultry Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not clean until it’s heavenly clean. Windows, commercial/residential, car detailing, carpet cleaning, upholstery, lawn care. Bonded/insured. (940)799-7720. A+HANDYMAN SERVICE All your home maintenance needs. Light plumbing and electric. Honey do’s, home/auto repair, winterizing. Call Karl, (817)995-7960, (940)627-1115. COWBOY RUSTY All types remodeling, decks, covers or any home repair & power washing. Senior citizen discount. (469)441-3314. Farm Equipment 1-HORSE DOUBLE AXLE trailer, $1,500. 2 really nice saddles, 15.5”, $500/each. Call (817)489-2557. TACLA26815C TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 36 years in business, insured. All major credit cards accepted. (817)444-0861, Teater. Livestock 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY blue roan; 15-1 hands; double bred Hancock. $1,800. (940)748-2263, please leave message. 817-480-2177 WE PRINT WEDDING INVITATIONS ENGRAVED NAPKINS THANK-YOU NOTES ENGLISH • QUICKLY ACREAGE MOWING Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, aerating, tilling, fertilizing available. Tommy, (940)482-6578. CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE baling, mowing, plowing, grain drill, trees trimmed, gardens tilled. Small dump trailer available for hauling. Call (940)393-9616 or (940)683-3148. Pasture and feed 12% all stock, $7.35, 50 lbs. Deer corn, $6.75, 50 lbs. Laying pellets, $10.85, 50 lbs. 20% Breeder Cube, $7.35, 50 lbs. 14% Creep, $6.70, 50 lbs. AGVantage Farm & Ranch Supply, 1817 N. Highway 287, (1 mile north of Highway 380), Decatur. (940)627-2312. HAY Shop Us First Or Last! 50 years of actual service in Hay Sales. Try us and see if our prices can be beat! mare, 6-months of cutting horse training, best or experienced rider, $1,500. Also, miniature horses for sale. Call (817)489-2557. Thank you, Danny Taylor 940-389-3068 Charles H. Taylor 9 LONGHORN COWS bred to Angus bull. $800/each. (817)501-1381, (940)433-2624. ALL NATURAL BEEF straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics. Grain or grass fed. Whole, half. (940)366-3172. ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED Will remove or buy unwanted horses. Also, buy used trailers. (817)360-7617 or (940)210-5552. BLACK ANGUS bulls, 13-16 months; bred & open heifers. Registered, easy calving, good growth, out of A.I. sires. (940)964-2273. www.ntin.net/TruittFarms I BUY & SELL all kinds of animals: horses, cows, calves, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, mules. (817)223-4477, call Fred. 940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728 940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000 COASTAL HAY in the barn, small squares, 2009. (940)748-2434. COASTAL HAY Square bales, fertilized, barn stored. No minimum, you load. 2008, $6/bale. 2009, $7/bale. Boyd, (940)433-2335. COASTAL HORSE HAY square bales, fertilized. No minimum. We help load. Delivery available. Between Decatur/Alvord, (817)991-7625. LAST YEAR’S COASTAL hay for sale. Barn kept, 5x5 rolls. $65/roll. (940)393-0900. ROUND BALES coastal, $35/each. (940)969-3842. SMALL SQUARE COASTAL 3-string Alfalfa from Arizona. 3x3x8 alfalfa. Call for prices. (940)393-6095. WINDMILL FOR SALE Excellent condition. (940)399-7753. Poultry PAINT HEELING HORSE Personality plus! $5,000. (940)433-8778. LAYING HENS for sale. Call (940)859-3763. IFarm Fresh Grade A Jersey RAW MILK CREAMLINE All Natural Milk from Grass Fed Cows Produced, bottled and sold on the farm by... Clifford and Cheryl Buchanan 974 Hlavek Rd, Decatur, Texas 76234 Diamond B Cattle Company LLC www.diamondbcattle.com AND Mowing 940-389-3816 chillfactor@mypbmail.com – SPANISH NEED YOUR SADDLE REPAIRED? Saddles cleaned, oiled & repaired. Custom leather work. Smith Saddlery, (940)627-3945; cell, (940)389-3619. 7-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED PAINT GRAND CHAMPION HAMP GILT born September 2009. $300. (940)531-0235. All work guaranteed • 24 hour Emergency Service 401A Certified • Honest, Dependable Service Carbon Monoxide Leak Testing • 24 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured • High Energy Efficiency Miscellaneous 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY Palomino; 15-2 hands; double bred Hancock. $1,800. (940)748-2263, please leave message. FORD 5610-S TRACTOR 60HP, front-end loader with bucket, front & rear hay spears, 7-foot blade, 6-foot heavy duty bush hog, 3-point auger. Low hours. $13,000. (940)969-3842. HEATING • A/C • REFRIGERATION HORSESHOEING & TRIM $25, trims: $60 shoes. Office, (940)969-2700; cell, (940)399-8580. ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING AND SPRING CLEAN-UP Lawn and garden C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES 143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash, checks, credit cards. www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612. WE TAKE THE HEAT TO KEEP YOU COOL! Livestock care/training FENCING & WELDING All types of fencing, custom gates, entrances. Mobile welding. www.tx3dranch.com (940)210-1242. 6x16’ WWGN stock trailer, $2,400. 5x16’ WW bumper pull stock trailer, $1,400. (940)466-3577 or (940)393-6521 or (940)393-6521. STORAGE CONTAINERS Great storage! The best containers at the best price. (817)726-7669. VALENTINE SPECIAL! Pygmy goats: sweet, colorful babies and young nannies. Sell or trade for laying hens, female rabbits or? (940)433-2438. FARM & RANCH FENCING Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505. 2 Pygmy goats for sale, 8-months-old, females, unbred. (940)229-8129, (940)577-9204. Williams’ Hauling & Tractor Works LLAMAS weanlings (6-months-old), adults, bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support for new owners. (940)433-5897. CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING Barbed wire, horse & goat. New fence & repairs. Steve, cell, (817)360-6385; home, (940)626-4660. VALENTINE’S CAKES Order now! Celebrations Market. Call for prices, (940)389-0139. Housecleaning Let me fix it CHAIN LINK FENCE 6’x175’ with gate & hardware, all 2” posts. Must sell. Valued @ $1,000; sell for $250/OBO. (940)255-2339. FREELANCE WEB DESIGN GRAPHIC ARTIST Local web designer and graphic artist with more than 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. www.toddagriffith.com. THE CAR DOCTOR We make house calls! Mobile auto repair. Dead batteries, minor repairs, tire changes, etc. Call (940)626-0070, (940)389-7593. TODAY’S TOUCH CLEANING Care. Bonded. Residential and commercial. (940)210-1726. BOBBY’S FENCE All types fencing. Free estimates. Over 25-years experience. (817)444-3213. 12% all stock, $7.35, 50 lbs. Deer corn, $6.75, 50 lbs. Laying pellets, $10.85, 50 lbs. 20% Breeder Cube, $7.35, 50 lbs. 14% Creep, $6.70, 50 lbs. AGVantage Farm & Ranch Supply, 1817 N. Highway 287, (1 mile north of Highway 380), Decatur. (940)627-2312. TEN FIVE TRUCKING a family owned business. Let us fulfill your oilfield needs. 3-ton truck, 40-foot gooseneck trailer and fully insured. (972)462-0506. I do yard clean up & flowerbeds. Also, housekeeping. Call Carolina, (940)389-8360. Fencing MIKE’S RV SERVICE Service calls, insurance work, full repairs, power washing, detailing. Also work on horse & enclosed trailers. Michael, (940)399-7565. AND AFFORDABLY – 115 S.Trinity, Decatur 940.627.5987 Public Fax 940.627.1004 To apply, please contact Karen Pemberton, RN Clinical Manager at (940) 683-8171. FARM AND RANCH HOME REPAIRS Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582. Adult/Elderly care 7" 7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday Visa MasterCard AmericanExpress Discover messengerofficesupply.com diamondcb@embarqmail.com Fence Pipe and Supplies 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2 Square & Rectangle Tubing C-Purlin Domed Caps and Springs All Types of Steel Authorized Dealer Flusche Enterprises, Inc. 940-759-2203 Muenster, TX 8" WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE PETS Pets !!ATTENTION!! We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser before investing any money. 2 male Deer Chihuahuas, 6-weeks-old, 1st shots, $75/each. Also, 1 female, 1 1/2-years-old. Good temperament, rare breed. (940)683-5201. 5-MONTH-OLD POMERANIAN male, shots current, $75. (940)627-0284. AKC PAPILLON PUPPIES home raised, champion lines, male/female, sable & tri-color, tiny, $350 & up. (940)872-5514. Pit puppies. Male or female, full blooded. $100/each. (817)412-1420 or (940)433-5880. AARONS FEBRUARY CLEARANCE Save big because we leased it first. Lamp pairs from $39. Sofa and love seat from $329. Laptops from $329. Sanitized queen mattress sets from $139. 3-piece accessory tables from $79. Home theater systems from $129. Blue Ray players from $99. 18' refrigerators from $299. Washer/dryer pairs from $499. NEW 65” Mitsubishi 1080P TV, $1,499. Cash short? Lease to own in 12-months with no credit needed. Cash, check, Master Card/Visa. Quantities imited and vary by store. Hurry in to Aarons, 1304 F.M. 51 South, Decatur; (940)627-5013. Ask for Miles. BEDROOM FURNITURE Thomasville Armoire, $550, & matching night stand, $230. Also, dresser, $599. (940)627-2561, (940)399-6119. Matching leather sofa and loveseat, 2 iron tables with glass top, 1 oak sofa table. (940)433-3316. MOBILITY SCOOTERS, LIFTS New scooters 3-wheel, 4-wheel. MedCare approved Jazzy Wheelchair/lifts, batteries. Free, in-home demonstration. Matt, MedCare Solutions, (940)393-1427. TRANSPORTATION • Boats • Cars • Recreational Vehicles • Trucks • Accessories • Trailers • Wanted to Buy TRANSPORT Cars TOP DOLLAR PAID for junk cars & trucks. (817)220-5682. I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS as well as your good used cars. Arvin, (817)925-8768. REG. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS 3 males left, 6-weeks-old, 1st shots and dewormed. $200/each. (940)433-2796, (940)389-3230. ITALIAN GREYHOUND Miniature, spayed, all shots, house-broken. Free to good home. Best with adults. Very loving. (940)748-2660. OLD ENGLISH BULLDOGS Registered male, $600; 3 females, $800/each. All have puppy care pack including shots/worming. Ready to go. (940)389-1649. Pets lost and found Missing: large white, female Great Pyrenees dog, wearing purple collar w/tag, strayed from CR2445, Decatur. Call (940)627-1205. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MERCHAN FOR SA • Appliances • Clothing/Jewelry • Furniture • Garage Sales • Firewood • Miscellaneous • Auctions Furniture $ 299/EACH NEW sofas, loveseats, dinettes, 2-piece queen pillow top w/free sheet set, dressers, recliners & more. ONLY 10% down, no credit check. www.AlsFurnitureOnline.com Al’s Furniture, Denton; Mon.-Sat., 10a.m.-6p.m. (940)387-4828. QUEEN PILLOW-TOP MATTRESS SET New/Warranty $175 (940)765-5861 DELIVERY AVAILABLE. !!ATTENTION!! Garage sale ads must be called in BEFORE 10a.m. Tuesday to run in the Thursday edition. If you want your garage sale ad in All Around Wise also, it MUST be called in before 10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BEFORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the sale. Decatur, 1485 FM 2264, 2.5 miles on left, Sat., Feb. 6, 8a.m.-? Clothes, baby stuff, toys & miscellaneous items. No licencia, no problema. Nosotros podemos asegurados. Instante SR-22 hablen para un presupuesto. Se habla Español. Ray Aaron Insurance Agency, (940)627-1455. Runaway Bay, 714 Segundo, Sat., Feb. 6, 7a.m. Commercial airless paint sprayer, lighting, scaffolding, lawn mower, edger, clothes, household items. GREAT BIKE! 2003 KLX 400, $2,950. 2004 14' Pace enclosed trailer w/tie down system for bikes and ATVs, $2,950. (940)393-8740. ✔EASE ✔VALUE ✔SELECTION ✔SERVICE SMITH RV CENTER Highway 287 South, Decatur. Sales, rentals, parts, service (including mobile service) and consignment sales! 1(800)906-6632 or (940)626-8200. 2000 CHEVROLET PICKUP 4-door, 4x4, automatic, leather, bedliner, new tires. (940)393-1309. 2002 Chevrolet extended cab, 1/2-ton, Z-71 4x4, fully loaded, very nice, adult driven, 115,000 miles. $9,999. Will consider trade. (817)247-0246. 115 S.Trinity, Decatur 940-627-5987 Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Public Fax 940-627-1004 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. Have All Your Supplies for Tax Time? 1110 HOVEY ST., BRIDGEPORT 2001 FORD E150 white cargo van, storage shelves inside, extension ladder rack, V-6, AC, runs great. $4,195. (940)872-4541, (940)841-2316. BUY HERE PAY HERE 2007 GMC SLT 2500 HD, crew cab, 4x4, Duramax, leather, excellent condition , 38k miles. $33,000. (940)389-6006. ____Computer supplies ____Calculator/adding machine ____Typewriter & ribbon ____File folders ____ERASERS & CORRECTION FLUID ____Pens & pencils ____Stapler & staples ____Things-to-do pads & index cards WANTED I pay cash for old cars & trucks. (940)391-6757. 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER $650. Needs new transmission. (Decatur), (512)217-5970. TAX FORMS •1096 Form •W-3 Form Se habla español Garage sales CJ-7 JEEP rock climbing 4x4. Must sell. $5,500 negotiable. (817)597-1009. Pickups/Vans/SUVs WALNUT, L-SHAPED DESK CKC registered Jack Russell puppy, male & females, all colors, 3-months-old, like new; file cabinet; chair; $1,500/all. 6-weeks-old, all shots/wormed. l e a t h e r Wall-mounted pamphlet display, (817)489-2108, (817)996-9797. $50. (940)627-7469. AKC registered Golden Retriever puppies. Born 12/31/09. Available 02/07/10. Male and female. $250/each. Papers available upon p ic k up. (940)378-2650; (940)378-2655. TRANSPORTATION 940-683-1999 2003 FORD TAURUS SE Air, auto, CD changer, new tires, 78k miles. $4,250. (940)627-4584. SPRING CLEAN UP I haul off unwanted clunkers (title only) for free. Also, appliances, scrap metal, batteries, cell phones. (940)683-4849. IF YOU NEED a good, dependable car or truck for $3,500 or less, come by Cowgirl Auto Sales, 804 Business Highway 287, Decatur, TX; (940)626-0070. Ask about our inventory. Let’s do business! 2002 RANGER XLT Extended cab, new tires, battery, V-6, 79,000 miles, runs good. $6,500/OBO. (940)389-7847. •W-2 Form Laser & Continuous •1099 Miscellaneous Laser & Continuous Envelopes for the above OFFICE FURNITURE SPECIALISTS Order Online at Trailers 14 FOOT S&H STOCK TRAILER white, good condition. $2,250. (940)389-7847. www.messengerofficesupply.com Firewood FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split oak firewood, delivery available. (940)433-2678, (940)337-1728. FIREWOOD for sale. (940)389-3413 (940)389-8511. or FIREWOOD Mostly oak. By appointment only! You cut, you load, you haul. Regular size pickup bed, $30. (940)433-2438. Horton Tree Service. Firewood sales, 90% oak, good seasoned wood. You come get it. $85/pickup load. 5769 S. FM 730, Decatur, TX. (817)266-1625. Recreational vehicles 2003 HONDA CRF230 & 1997 Honda 600R, $1,600/each, great condition. 1991 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, $7,000/OBO. Call (817)713-1667. 2008 CRF 250R, very good shape. (817)851-4693 or kody.klement@gmail.com. yone Ever me! o Welc Bikes Nece Not ssary Chico, Texas SPLIT FIREWOOD $60 Your truck with full load, we load or delivery available. (817)444-0861. NOT IT’S YOUR GRANNY’S CHURCH Miscellaneous 3 Goodyear Wrangler tires, 265/75R16. 1 set BF Goodrich, all terrain tires, 245/70R-17, like new. Kenmore electric dryer. (940)577-1534. ESTATE-2-LOCATE AUCTION Cash or Credit Cards Accepted • No Checks Lorne Kane, Auctioneer # 16587 817-271-1955 HUGE ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10 A.M. 308 Lubbock St. (Hwy. 251N) Newcastle, TX. NOTE: WE WILL START THE AUCTION @ 10:00 AM RUNNING 2 RINGS, OUTSIDE GOLF CART, TOOLS, ETC., INSIDE GLASS, COLLECTIBLES, ESTATE GUNS, FURNITURE, ETC.. APPROXIMATELY 100 (1930’s-1950’s) TOYS, ESTATE GUNS, YAMAHA GOLF CART, RIDING LAWN MOWERS, LOTS OF TOOLS, LADDERS, DELTA 10” TABLE SAW W/UNIFENCE, 7 HP AIR COMPRESSOR, ROCKWELL DRILL PRESS, BENCH VISES, YARD/GARDEN TRAILERS, 500 GAL. OVERHEAD FUEL TANK, NEW & USED ELECTRIC WIRE, 125 AMP NEW BREAKER BOX, 15+ SHEETS OF R-PANEL, QUANTITY OF 2X4’S & 2X6’S, HD EXT. CORDS, WELDING SUPPLIES, QUANTITY OF HYD. & MOTOR OIL, ANTI FREEZE & MUCH MORE!! GLASSWARE, CHINA, CROCKS, POTTERY, POTS & PANS, FLATWARE, ETC., LOTS OF COLECTIBLESCLARKS SPOOL CABINET, SM. GERMAN THUMBPRINT TIN TYPE PHOTO ALABUM, RC COLA SIGN, NEON SIGNS, 48 STAR FLAG, WW II MILITARY MEMORABILIA, FOUNTAIN PENS, PAIRS OF 1951 - 1969 LICENSE PLATES, PAIR OF 1955 & 56 OKINAWA LICENSE, KINGS CLARINET, NICE FRANCINI ACCORDIAN, ASSORTED, KNIVES, QUILTS, CHILD’S CHAPS, WAGNER WARE MAGNOLITE COOKWARE, DAZEY CHURN, QUANTITY OF S&P SHAKERS, 2 COMPACTS W/HORSE HEADS, 6-IRON WHEELS, WELL PULLEY, DBL. NORGE WASH TUBS, ROD/REELS & LOTS MORE COLLECTIBLES For more information or to view color pictures, call or visit our Web site. www. MarshAuctions.com L.D. Marsh Auctioneer TX 9202 940-549-3696, Cell 940-521-1104 Kim Dodson Auctioneer TX 11662 940-846-3719, Cell 940-521-1240 Come discover real power and freedom from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Unchained Biker Church 109 S. Weatherford Chico, TX 76431 Speedy - President 940-577-6014 Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871 Call 940-627-5987 for statewide advertising through Tex-Scan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ Mission Oak Table & China Cabinets, John Deere Tractor, New Electric Generator, Texas Loveseats, Antique Trunk, Bakers Rack, King Bedroom Set, Vintage Hats & Purses, Patio Furniture, Tiger Oak Armoire, Lladro & McCoy Pottery, Dishes, Tools and more. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ VIEWING 11 A.M. • 502 POST OAK • NEWARK Unless She’s a Biker ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ LARGE ESTATES AUCTION ANTIQUES ~ FURNITURE ~ ANTIQUE FIREARMS ~ ANTIQUE COINS Saturday, February 13 ~ 10 A.M. Sharp! Wise County Sheriff’s Posse ~ Women’s Building ~ 3101 South FM 51 ~ On Rodeo Grounds This Great Auction will consist of some of the Finest American Antique, Highly Carved Furniture, Very Unique American Antique Oak, Victorian Pieces, Glassware and Many More Unique items. Make this a Priority Not to miss this Auction. Doors open at 8 am Day of Sale for Viewing, Auction will begin at 10 am Sharp! Come early for a good seat & bring your Truck. Everything must be moved day of sale. ANTIQUE FURNITURE ~ A Very Rare Antique “Mira” Large Disc Music Box ~ Must Hear And See To Believe! The Best Antique Carved Oak “Hall Seat” with Mirror ~Must See! A Very Rare Antique “Sessions” Calumet Advertising Clock. A Very Rare Antique Oak “Edison” Floor Model Phonograph ~ Never Seen One Before! A Great Antique Wardrobe with Beveled Mirror Doors and Carvings Everywhere. A Fantastic Enormous Size 2 Caret Solitaire Diamond Ring ~ Must See! And Many More Beautiful Rings. The Best Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet with Paw Feet. A Fantastic Large 6 Foot Tall Stained and Leaded Glass Window with Matching Paw Footed Stand. An Antique “Rockola” Penny Scales ~ Works Great! A Very Rare Highly Carved Antique Oak Child’s Highchair that Makes into a Stroller ~ Never Seen One Before! A Rare Antique “Waterbury” Double Dial Clock. An Antique “Spool Cabinet”. A Rare Antique “Globe Wernicke” Tiger Oak Barrister Stack Bookcase. An Antique Carved Bedroom Suite with Beautiful Matching Ladies Vanity. A Rare Antique “Marx” Train Set. A Beautiful Antique Tiger Oak Ladies Desk with Bevel Mirror. A Beautiful Antique Grandfather Clock with Beautiful Inlaid Case. And Many More Unique Pieces Of Furniture! A Rare Authentic Antique “Old West” Leather “U.S. Saddle Bags”. Fantastic Framed Western Prints by “C.M. Russell” and “Fredric Remington.” Unique Western Oil Lamps. An Outstanding Western Bronze Statue Collection Including the Rare Size “Buffalo Horse” by Frederic Remington. OLD WEST ORIGINAL GUNS FROM ESTATES ~ The Rarest Authentic Antique 1855 “Colt” Revolving Rifle ~ Very Few Made ~ in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic Antique 1875 “Remington” Single Action Six Gun in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique Highly Engraved “Colt” Revolver in Excellent Original Working Condition ~ With Engravings Everywhere ~ Must See! A Very Rare Authentic Antique 1866 “Winchester” “Yellow Boy” Lever Action Saddle Gun in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique 1873 “Winchester” Saddle Ring Carbine ~ Very Few Made in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic Antique “Remington” Over/Under Derringer in Excellent Working Condition. A Rare Authentic Antique “Lightning Rifle” in Excellent Working Condition. A Very Rare Authentic Antique 1892 “Winchester” Lever Action Rifle in Excellent Original Working Condition. And Many Other Antique Guns! ANTIQUE COINS ~ Very Rare Never Seen 1851-C (Charlotte Mint Mark) $1 Gold Coin, Very Rare Never Seen 1893-CC (Carson City Mint Mark) $5 Gold Coin, 1899 $20 Gold Coin, 1909-S $10 Indian Gold Coin, 1881 $5 Gold Coin, 1913 $2 ½ Indian Gold Coin, 1850 $2 ½ Gold Coin, 1852-O $1 Gold Coin. Over 300 Antique Silver Dollars. A Very Nice Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Collection 24pc in Display Folder, Collection Of 4 Carson City Silver Dollars in Box, 1877-S Silver Trade Dollar, 1875 Seated Liberty Quarter, 1853 Large Cent, 1867 Three Cent, 1864 Two Cent, 1809 Half Cent, 1836 Bust Half Dollar and Many More Antique Coins! Very Rare 1890’s Antique “Wave Crest” Biscuit Jar ~ Must See! Fantastic Leaded Glass Lamps, Antique Pocket Watches, Beautiful Tea Set with Matching Tray, Cut Crystal, Cookie Jars, Perfume Bottles, Pickle Castors, Cast Iron Banks. There Are Many More Must See Items. Bring Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Dealer’s Must have copy of Sales Tax Permit or Sales Tax will be added, No Exceptions. Announcements Made Day of Sale Supersede All Other Advertisement. This is Just a Partial List. Make This Auction A Priority! ~ No Buyer’s Premium! 405-381-3402 Auctioneer ~ Michael Miears Tx. Lic. # 12703 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • 1 P.M. WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, February 7, 2010 NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS Wanted If you have unleased minerals or a mineral lease that is about to expire, I’m interested in talking with you. South/Southwest Wise County and Northern Tarrant County. Please call (940)704-5679. Local Wise County band seeking bass player for Texas Country/Rock-N-Roll music. Already have gigs. Call (940)595-6994, please leave message. NOTICES • Legal Notices • Public Notices Legal notices CIVIL CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GLENDA FAYE DAVIS a/k/a GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED, Defendant’(s) Greeting: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF; JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE; RULE 735(2) FORECLOSURE; AND WRIT OF POSSESSION at or before ten o’clock a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, March 18, 2010 before the Honorable 271st District Court of Wise County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Decatur, Texas. Said Petition was filed in said court on December 11, 2009, in this case, numbered and styled CV09-12-1010 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GLENDA FAY DAVIS A.K.A. GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED; DONNA JEAN WALKER; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE The names of the parties in said suit are: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, as Plaintiff(s) and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GLENDA FAY DAVIS A.K.A. GLENDA F. COFFEE, DECEASED; DONNA JEAN WALKER; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, as Defendant(s). The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to-wit: PLAINTIFF SEEKS FORECLOSURE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY THAT SECURES THE SUBJECT LOAN as is more fully shown by the Petition on file in this suit. The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff, or the address of plaintiff is: CLAIRE A. MOCK 4375 JUTLAND DR, SUITE 200 SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you.” Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at the office in Decatur, Texas, on this the 4th day of February, 2010. Cristy Fuqua Wise County District Clerk PO Box 308 Decatur, Texas 76234 By: Brooke Akins Deputy Clerk 9" PUBLICATION OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER In accordance with Article 6252-13c.1, Texas Civil Statutes, the Wise County Sheriff's Department is publishing information on registration of a known sex offender who has moved into Wise County. The offender, Jimmy David Brazile, date of birth 11/19/1947, will be residing at 160 CR 3051, Decatur, TX 76234. Charged with sexual assault. His victim was a 16 year old female. PUBLICACION De OFENSOR DE SEXO REGISTRADO De acuerdo con el Articulo 6252-13c1, de los Estatutos Civiles de Texas; El departamento del Alguacil del condado Wise esta publicando informacion sobre un ofensor de sexo registrado quien se ha movido al condado Wise. El ofensor, Jimmy David Brazile, fecha de nacimiento 11/19/1947, residirá en la dirreccion 160 CR 3051, Decatur, TX 76234. Acusado de asalto sexual. Su víctima fue una muchacha de 16 años. Abandoned Property/ Vehicles NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be received by Rene’ Bates Auctioneers for Rick’s Auto Repair and Towing abandoned vehicles at www.renebates.com; closing is February 19, 2010 at 12:00p.m. for the following property: 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 2G3QJ51N7K2380156; 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY 4T1SK12E4PU271515; 1996 FORD EXPLORER 1FMCU22X7TUA81319; 2005 HONDA CIVIC 1HGEM22135L079831; 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA 1NXBA02E1TZ486051; 1999 PONTIAC GRANDAM 1G2NE12EXXM881447; 1995 DODGE CARAVAN 1B4GH44R3SX557130; 1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1GKEC16R9WJ704598; 1998 FORD TAURUS QFAFP52U2WA108714; A detailed listing of items is available by visiting www.renebates.com. For additional information contact Rick’s Auto at (940)683-3720. Public viewing will be February 18 by appointment only. Rick’s Auto has the right to remove any vehicle prior to auction closing. Bids & Proposals PUBLICATION OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER In accordance with Article 6252-13c.1, Texas Civil Statutes, the Wise County Sheriff's Department is publishing information on registration of a known sex offender who has moved into Wise County. The offender, James Carl Stracham, JR, date of birth 12/27/1950, will be residing at 1373 CR 1560, Chico, Texas 76431. Charged with aggravated sexual assault. His victim was a 3 year old male. PUBLICACION De OFENSOR DE SEXO REGISTRADO De acuerdo con el Articulo 6252-13c1, de los Estatutos Civiles de Texas; El departamento del Alguacil del condado Wise esta publicando informacion sobre un ofensor de sexo registrado quien se ha movido al condado Wise. El ofensor, James Carl Stracham, JR, fecha de nacimiento 12/27/1950, residirá en la dirreccion 1373 CR 1560, Chico, Texas 76431. Acusado de asalto sexual. Su víctima fue un de 3 años de edad macho. Submit YOUR local news... www.wcmessenger.com/submit CITY OF CHICO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES The City of Chico has been awarded a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs under the 2009/2010 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, Planning/Capacity Building Fund. The grant is to assist the City in the preparation of a community-wide planning project. The total project involves $30,300 of federal funds and $10,500 of local funds. The City is seeking to contract with a qualified municipal planner/planning firm with extensive TxCDBG experience to assist in several aspects of contractual compliance with the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. Qualified professional planners with extensive TxCDBG experience interested in submitting a proposal must contact the City of Chico at the address below or by phone (940)644-2435 to request a copy of the “Request for Proposals for Planning Services”. All proposals must be in writing and received at the City Hall at the address below by no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010. All proceeds must be submitted to: 2009 TXCDBG- P/CB Proposal City of Chico PO Box 37 113 W. Decatur Street Chico, Texas 76431-0037 The City of Chico reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards Act of 1981. The City of Chico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. INVITATION TO BID The City of Rhome is accepting bids for the construction of three (3) Entrance Way Signs. Drawings are available at Rhome City Hall, 105 First Street. The deadline for submission is 1:00 pm on March 1, 2010. For additional information please contact Ramah Burns, City Secretary, at 817 636-2462. Mark Lorance, Mayor NOTICE TO BIDDERS Paradise I.S.D. is accepting proposals for press box; construction of bathrooms, ticket booth and entrance at the football field. Contact Monty Chapman at 940-969-5001 for specifications. Proposals need to be turned in to the Central Office by 9:00 AM on February 22, 2010. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed BIDS addressed to: West Wise Special Utility District PO Box 566 3412 FM 2952 Bridgeport, TX 76426 940-683-5507 for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the construction of a 100,000 Gallon Legged Elevated Tank Rehabilitation Project 2010 on Private Road 3205 will be received at the district's office in Bridgeport, Texas, until: 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Special Contract Documents, including plans and supplemental detailed specifications, have been prepared for this project and may be obtained at the office of the Engineer: DANIEL & BROWN INC. 118 McKinney Street P.O. Box 606 Farmersville, Texas 75442 972-784-7777 A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required for each set of Plans and Contract Documents. West Wise Special Utility District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date bids are opened. James Ward, Manager West Wise Special Utility District NOTICE TO VENDORS INVITATION TO BID The Northwest Independent School District will receive sealed proposals in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177-0070, or delivering to 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247 for: Self-Funded Dental Claims, Discount Dental Plan & Voluntary Disability Program RFP #010-014-02-003 February 25, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M. Each Proposer shall identify his sealed Proposal by typing on the outside of the envelope: Northwest Independent School District Attn: Joyce Polson/Purchasing Agent Self-Funded Dental Claims, Discount Dental Plan & Voluntary Disability Program RFP #010-014-02-003 The District shall receive, publicly open, and read the names only of the proposers in a Conference Room at the Northwest ISD Education Center, 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247, at the specified time and date listed above. Request for Proposals (RFP) received by delivery or mail after 2:00 p.m., February 25, 2010, will be returned unopened. Proposal packets will be released on Monday, February 1, 2010, by contacting Joyce Polson/Purchasing Agent via e-mail jpolson@nisdtx.org or the packet can be downloaded from the NISD Purchasing web page at www.nisdtx.org . Any questions concerning interpretation or clarification of the proposal are to be submitted in writing to Eric D. Smith via email at eric.smith@smith-associates.com or by fax at 817.310.3539. Northwest ISD reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals and to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the Northwest Independent School District and to waive any informalities in bidding. Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Patsy Jo Patterson, Deceased, were issued on January 27, 2010, in Cause No. PR2937, pending in the County Court at Law of Wise County, Texas, to: Roger Vance Choate. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o William K. Clary Attorney at Law PO Box 1149 313 North Main Street Springtown, Texas 76082 Dated the 2nd day of February, 2010. Anne Christine Clary Attorney for Roger Vance Choate State Bar No. 24052009 PO Box 1149 Springtown, Texas 76082 Telephone: (817)523-5611 Facsimile: (817)523-6534 NOTICE TO VENDORS INVITATION TO BID The Northwest Independent School District will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals in the Purchasing Department, by mailing to PO Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177-0070 or delivering to 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, Texas 76247 for: Printing Services CSP #010011-02-004 March 11, 2010 @ 2:00 P.M. The District shall receive the proposals at Northwest ISD Administration Center, 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247, at the specified time and date. Proposals will be opened as received and recorded. Proposal forms will be released starting Monday, February 8, 2010, from the Purchasing Department by contacting Jennifer Dunlap, fax 817.215.0009 or e-mail jdunlap@nisdtx.org . Proposals can be down loaded from the Northwest ISD web page www.nisdtx.org under Purchasing Bid Opportunities. Northwest ISD reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals and to accept any proposal or combination of proposals deemed most advantageous to the Northwest Independent School District and to waive any informalities in bidding. Special Section 2010 Home Lawn and From home decor to home improvements... From lawn care to lawn equipment... This year’s Home & Lawn Section is the perfect way to target your potential customers! Reaching over 28,000 homes throughout Wise County and beyond, this special section will be read by your customers and potential customers in the comfort of their own home. 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