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VOLUME 130 - NO. 72
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
DECATUR, TEXAS
24 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS
DECATUR
WISE COUNTY
IN SPORTS ...
Bishop
requests
salary
review
FULL NIGHT OF
FOOTBALL
By KRISTEN TRIBE
All seven area football
teams were in action Friday,
and we’ve got them all
covered.
See page 1B
INSIDE ...
WISH UPON A
ROCK STAR
A Bridgeport High School
senior had his musical wish
come true Friday.
See photo page 2A
INSIDE ...
CANTEEN TRUCK
The American Red Cross
has a canteen truck ready
to respond with local
volunteers when tragedy
strikes.
See page 2A
IN BRIEFS ...
WEEKEND
EVENTS
Find out information on
this weekend’s events,
including Cruise Nights,
Wise Country Fall-Out
auditions and the Park
Springs Reunion.
See page 3A
AREA DEATHS
AND FUNERALS
MARY ELLEN EDER
Cottondale
DONALD MANNING
75¢
Messenger photo by Joe Duty
CROSSING OVER — Boy Scout Troop 121 held a special ceremony for Cub Scouts Elijah Tolleson, Kenny Short and
Brad Ferris, who received their Arrow of Light awards early in order for Elijah’s father to be present for the ceremony.
Above, Elijah crosses the bridge while Sgt. Allan Tolleson watches. Tolleson will report for duty Wednesday, Sept.
9.
Mission accomplished
A father headed to Iraq sees his son become a Boy Scout
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
When Elijah Tolleson of Rhome crossed the bridge
on Monday, symbolically crossing over into Boy Scouts
from Cub Scouts, his father was there to see him do
it.
Traditionally, Cub Scouts cross over after receiving
their Arrow of Light Awards in February. However,
this February Sgt. Allan Tolleson will be in Iraq for a
second tour with the National Guard.
In order to allow Sgt. Tolleson to see Elijah cross
over before he leaves for El Paso Wednesday, Sept. 9,
Pack 115 made special concessions for Elijah and two
other Cub Scouts, Kenny Short and Brad Ferris, to
earn their awards early.
“When we found out Allan was leaving, I thought
that we could just crank it through the summer,” said
Webelo II den leader Chris Ferris. “We were pretty aggressive during the school year, so we were ahead of
schedule. We were in really good shape when our pack
leader brought it up that we could possibly get our Ar-
rows of Light early.”
Elijah and Sgt. Tolleson worked especially hard together over the summer to earn several badges before
Elijah was eligible for the transition.
“There were a bunch of different badges that needed
to get done,” Sgt. Tolleson said. “It was nice to do this
together as father and son. We went to the canned food
drives together and stuff like that.”
The time spent with Elijah reminded Sgt. Tolleson
of time spent with his father as a Cub and Boy Scout.
“That’s one of the few times that my dad and I bonded together, when I was in Boy Scouts,” Sgt. Tolleson
said. “I’m like a walking advertisement for Boy Scouts
and Cub Scouts. We’ve had a lot of fun.”
He said the time spent with Elijah was quite different than his time coaching his older kids in various
sports.
“This allowed for one-on-one time,” he said.
Ferris expressed her thanks to Boy Scout Troop 121,
Continued on page 13A
Precinct 1 constable Tom
Bishop filed a salary grievance with the county Tuesday. He is asking commissioners to continue paying
him $48,500 instead of
$32,000.
The $16,500 difference
was paid to constables in
2009 as an auto allowance.
County judge Bill McElhaney said when the budget
for fiscal year 2009 was approved, constables were providing their own cars.
Three new constables,
including Bishop, Douglas
Parr and Kevin Huffman,
were elected last November,
and prior to taking office in
January, McElhaney said
some of them were unable
to get auto insurance due to
the liability associated with
police work.
In January, commissioners
agreed to purchase cars for
the constables. They were
also allowed to keep the
vehicle allowances for 2009
because state law says that
an elected official’s salary
cannot be lowered, unless
voluntarily, in the middle of
a budget year.
At this time, constables
were also told that they
would not be given the
A meeting of the grievance review committee
and a public hearing is
at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.
8, in the second floor
district courtroom at
the Wise County Courthouse. A special commissioners’ meeting will
follow in the third floor
jury room.
Bridgeport
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Lifestyle .......... 6A Wise Business 10B
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OUR VIEWS
What lesson are we teaching when parents pick fear?
By BRANDON EVANS
“Avoiding danger is no safer in
the long run than outright exposure.
The fearful are caught as often as
the bold.” — Helen Keller
A river of fear flows through the
heart of Wise County.
Last week, school districts
throughout the county received a
flood of phone calls from parents
after the White House announced
that President Barack Obama
would be giving an address to the
nation’s students on Tuesday.
“We’ve had some parents call
us and say they didn’t want their
children to watch it,” said Lesley
Weaver, spokesperson for Northwest ISD.
The same thing happened at every school district in the county.
In response, many districts
decided not to air the speech at all.
The fear of angry, irrational parents trumped students partaking in
a nationwide, civic enterprise.
come as no
The lessurprise when
son sent
a fat cat, stepfrom these
ping as quiet
parents is
as the snow
that children
falls, sneaks
shouldn’t
away with a
have any
mouth full of
respect for
feathers.
the presiInstead of
dency. They
airing the
don’t feel
speech, sevcomfortable
eral districts
with allowing
decided to
their children
post a link to
to form their
the speech on
owns opinions
their Web site
or draw their
after it has
own concluaired. This is
sions. They
See an
the
policy
being
followed
haven’t prepared their
opposing
by
Bridgeport,
Decatur
and
children to function as
view on the
Paradise ISDs.
independent thinkers.
president’s
speech on
The fear from parents is
These parents have
page 4A.
that President Obama inchosen to cultivate fear
tends to indoctrinate their
through seclusion, like a
children with socialist
mother bird refusing to
propaganda. This fear has nothing
teach her brood to fly. It should
to do with reality. But fear spreads
easy. It tends to avoid the rational.
Paradise ISD Superintendent
Monty Chapman released a statement that social studies teachers
in the district can show the presidential speech, which is expected
to be 15 to 20 minutes in length,
during their Wednesday, Thursday
or Friday classes. However, before
a teacher can show the speech,
they must first prepare a lesson
plan to go with the viewing that is
approved by their principal. They
must then send the lesson plan
home with their students along
with a permission slip to be signed
by a parent.
Several districts in our county
went the route of the permission
slip. Boyd will make the speech
available live, but students must
first get a permission slip signed by
a parent.
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Bridgeport High School senior Halston Hunt, 17, was surprised with several guitars, amps and other equipment at the Bridgeport High School pep rally Friday.
The equipment, donated to Halston from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas, is enough for Hunt to form his own band. Hunt was diagnosed with
leukemia in October 2006.
WISE COUNTY
$16,500 vehicle allowance in fiscal
year 2010, but the county would
pay for their gas, as is the procedure
with all county vehicles.
Bishop has addressed commissioners twice during recent budget
workshops asking to keep the higher salary.
He, along with the other constables, told commissioners that their
workload has increased significantly, and that the position has evolved
into a full-time law enforcement
job.
Bishop said he has put 40,000
miles on his car in eight months patrolling and claims to have generated $70,000 in income for the county.
“I’m putting in 10 or 12 hours
a day, sometimes more,” he said. public hearing is at 8 a.m. Tues“We’re doing all the civil process we day, Sept. 8, in the second floor district courtroom at the Wise
get, but we’re continuing
County Courthouse.
to do other things. I know,
Elected officials who are
myself, that I am trying to
members of the grievance
run a full-time professional
committee include McEldepartment now regardless
haney (who is chairman
of what it may or may not
but cannot vote), Sheriff
have been in the past.”
David Walker, Tax AssesAt a budget workshop
sor/Collector Monte Shaw,
last week he told commisthe county or district atsioners he didn’t want the
torney, county clerk Sherry
pay increase for himself; he
said he wanted it “for the
BISHOP Parker-Lemon, county treasurer Katherine Hudson,
other people that work at
district clerk Christy Fuqua and
this job.”
“It’s not unreasonable to ask that three members of the public, that
a department head that puts his life will be chosen Tuesday from a pool
on the line every day deserves a rea- of people that served on last year’s
grand juries.
sonable salary,” he said.
According to Texas Local GovernThe grievance committee and
BUSINESS OFFICE
ment Code, Section 152.013, if six
to eight members of the committee
vote to recommend an increase in
the salary, that recommendation
will come back to commissioners for
a decision at their next meeting. If
all nine members vote for the increase, the commissioners must include the increase in the budget.
McElhaney said even if Bishop’s
request is granted, the proposed tax
rate will not increase.
The last county official to file a
salary grievance was former Justice
of the Peace C.D. Archer in 2004.
His request for a $6,678 pay hike
was rejected.
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E-mail Kristen at ktribe@wcmessenger.com.
When disaster strikes, help is on the way
When a family loses everything in
a fire or flood, they are faced with
the enormity of replacing all possessions. But the things they may not
think about immediately are the
small things – shoes, toothpaste,
combs and diapers.
The volunteers with the American
Red Cross recognize the hardships
people face in the aftermath of a
tragedy.
Since December, the Chisholm
Trail Chapter of the Red Cross has
stationed a canteen truck in Wise
County. The truck is equipped with
blankets, teddy bears for children,
diapers and formula, flip flops, Tshirts, comfort kits and toiletries.
Volunteers also have an information packet they give to each person
affected, forms to replace prescription drugs and vouchers for food,
clothing and hotels.
The truck is also equipped with
snacks and drinks for emergency
workers who are on the scene of
fires and other disasters for several
hours.
While having the canteen truck is
the first step in being able to help
victims of disaster, having volun-
Messenger photo by Mandy Bourgeois
HELP ON THE WAY — The Red Cross’s canteen truck offers necessities and
comfort items to victims of disaster. Above, volunteers Frances Stroud and
Fields Richardson of Decatur look through information that is given to clients.
teers to man the truck is just as important.
“Giving money and supplies is
a great way to help,” said Frances
Stroud of Decatur, Red Cross volunteer. “But you also need to have
people to hand those things out.”
Stroud and Fields Richardson
joined the Red Cross a year ago and
take the truck for a week at a time.
If the Red Cross is needed during
that week, Stroud and Richardson
respond day and night.
The couple have been to several
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Bishop requests salary review ...
Continued from page 1A
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fires since they began volunteering
and find the work rewarding.
“To me, it’s very sad to see people
who have lost everything,” Stroud
said. “But it’s rewarding to be able
to do something. It’s good to know
that there’s an organization that
wants to help other people. I think
that’s awesome. It’s what we should
all be doing.”
The truck rotates between several couples and individuals in Wise
County. But, more volunteers are
needed.
The Red Cross will have new volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Decatur
City Hall. The organization also
hosts disaster team meetings in
different locations throughout the
county. For more information, call
Erika Roberts at (817) 336-8718 or
e-mail robertseri@usa.redcross.org.
Tammy Ripple, Wise County Disaster Action Team coordinator, said
that within the last year Red Cross
has assisted 28 families and 85 individuals who have been victims of
fire. Thirty-eight percent of those
people did not have insurance.
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NEWS BRIEFS
NEW FAIRVIEW FIRE — Fire departments were called to
a structure fire in the 200 block of Ridge Trail near New
Fairview twice early Thursday morning. Rhome, East Wise
and Decatur fire departments responded first around 1 a.m.
to the single-wide mobile home, but the fire was reported
out before several fire units arrived on the scene. The fire
departments were called a second time a few hours later
for a fire in a nearby outbuilding.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS ...
CRUISE NIGHTS — Cruise Nights on the Decatur Square
was to be 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Stores will be open
late for shopping, and streets will be closed to traffic.
AUDITIONS — Auditions for the Nov. 14 Wise Country FallOut have been extended to 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Sept.
5, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at the G.C. Rann Little Theatre
at the Heritage Museum in Decatur. Call (940) 627-5586 to
schedule an appointment. Auditions will be held for singers,
musicians, dancers and jugglers.
PARK SPRINGS HOMECOMING — The 55th Park Springs
Homecoming is Sunday, Sept. 6, at the old Methodist
Tabernacle. Early bird registration is at 10 a.m., music and
food at noon and a formal program at 2 p.m.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS ...
HOLIDAY CLOSING — The Wise County Public Works and
the Decatur dump site will be closed Monday, Sept. 7,
for the Labor Day holiday. Dump sites in Boyd, Chico and
Cottondale will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 9.
SCV MEETING — The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Wesley Center of the First
United Methodist Church in Decatur. Dr. Robert Marlett will
speak on “Comanche Campaign.”
ROAD CLOSED — The intersection of County Road 2323
and 2324 will be closed for approximately six weeks for
bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.
BOOSTER MEETING — The Bridgeport Band Boosters will
meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the BHS Band Hall. All
band parents are encouraged to attend.
ESL CLASSES — Free ESL classes are offered at the
Decatur First Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesdays during the school year beginning Wednesday,
Sept. 9. Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9, and
classes are offered for beginning, intermediate and
advanced levels. For more information, call the church
office at (940) 627-3235.
FLIP FLOPS FOR PROM — The DHS class of 2011 is selling
flip flops for $16 each to benefit the 2010 junior/senior
prom. Advance orders may be placed until Friday, Sept. 11.
Forms will be available at the concession stands during
seventh, eighth, freshman, junior varsity and varsity home
games. Sizes range from Youth 11 to Adult 12.
VETERANS PROGRAM — The Wise County Veterans Group
is having a 9/11 Memorial Observance at 10 a.m. Friday,
Sept. 11, at the Wise County Veterans Park.
CLASS OF 1999 — The Bridgeport High School Class of
1999 will have its 10-year reunion Sept. 11-12. If you have
not been contacted, e-mail bridgeport1999@hotmail.com.
NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS ...
GED TEST — The GED test will be administered by
Bridgeport ISD Sept. 21. Call (940) 683-1830, ext. 1250,
or visit http://www.bridgeportisd.net/comm/ged.htm for
more information. You must pre-register before noon Sept.
17.
BLOOD DONATION — A blood drive is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wise Electric Community Room in
Decatur. To give blood, you must be at least 17, weigh at
least 110 pounds and be in good health. If you have given
blood before, it must be at least 56 days since your last
donation. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit
bloodisneeded.org for more information.
YARD SALE — The Wise County Veterans Council and the
North Texas Honor Guard will have a yard sale Friday and
Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, at the DAV Hall on Farm Road
51 South. Donations can be dropped off at the hall Monday
through Friday, Sept. 14-18. Call Bobby Harris at (940)
389-1922 or (940) 389-7533 or Patsy Harris at (940) 3895399 for information.
CLASS OF ’94 — The Decatur High School Class of 1994
will have its 15-year class reunion Sept. 18-19. Contact
Tara Smith Taylor at (940) 210-1143 or Danielle Thompson
Caldwell at (817) 797-5657 for more information.
DAR — The John B. Denton chapter of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at
10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The club will celebrate the
222nd anniversary of the United States Constitution with
guest speaker Larry Fair, a retired Bridgeport High School
government and economics teacher.
BOYD REUNION — The Boyd High School Exes annual
reunion is 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Vance
Godbey’s Restaurant, 8601 Jacksboro Highway in Lake
Worth. Business meeting is at 5 p.m. Cost of the meal
is $18. RSVP to Jimmie McSpadden at (817) 281-0770,
Elizabeth Zorns Milner at (817) 581-6428, Arvella Brawley
Godbey at (817) 232-4753 or e-mail MaryAHunn@hotmail.
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will benefit Jackie Murphree, who was injured in a car
accident two years ago. For information, call Raylee Moss
at (940) 577-1213 or Gail Gentry at (940) 626-9630.
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OPINION
OTHER VIEWS
A dancing DeLay, yet. Hammer, anyone?
By DAVE MCNEELY
It’s hard to hear about The Hammer “Dancing With The Stars”
without coining one-liners.
Like, will they make him dance
to “If You’ve Got the Money, I’ve Got
the Time?”
The Hammer - aka Tom DeLay
- used to have mucho power, back
when the Republicans were in
charge in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was Republican
majority leader and a guy who
polarized, to put it mildly.
But him joining this season’s contestants on the ABC danceathon
(first show Sept. 21) causes us
to recall when DeLay, a bug exterminator, was a hard-drinking
back-bencher in the Texas House of
Representatives.
DeLay’s lifestyle earned him the
nickname “Hot Tub Tom.” Let your
mind run, or see what you turn up
on the Internet.
DeLay says now he regrets his
playboy past. In his own book, he
writes about his Austin activities
before he became a born-again
ing – and often misusing – power.
Christian in 1985, his first year in
He was not shy at telling lobby
Congress:
firms they should hire Republicans, not Democrats,
“When my third sesand give campaign cash
sion [in the Texas House]
came around, I roomed
to Republicans (including
with my best friend, Gerry
him), and quit giving it to
Geistweidt. We rented an
Democrats.
apartment that had an old,
In the 2002 elections for
the Texas House, DeLay
shoddy hot tub. We dubbed
engineered the delivery
our new place Hot Tub Haven, more as a joke than as
of $190,000 in corporate
a reality.
dollars to Republicans in
“Years later Beverly
several House races.
MCNEELY
Carter of the Fort Bend
All told, 17 of the
Star picked up on the
Republicans in targeted
races who received money through
name Hot Tub Haven and began
DeLay’s efforts were elected. The
dubbing me Hot Tub Tom in her
articles. The name stuck and came
GOP took over the Texas House for
to symbolize all my excesses.
the first time since just after the
“I certainly deserved it. I drank
Civil War.
too much. I slept with women I
In 2003, after electing Tom Cradwasn’t married to. I neglected my
dick of Midland as speaker, the
Republicans, at DeLay’s behest,
family. This is the truth, and I
recount it with a deep sense of grief performed the first mid-decade conthat I ever lived in such a manner.” gressional redistricting not ordered
by a court. In fact, the Republicans
After he came to Jesus and quit
re-drew a congressional map drawn
whiskey, he began a two-decade
by a three-judge federal court in
run in Congress of seeking and us-
2001, after the Legislature had
failed to do it.
That butchering of Democratic
congressional districts forced out
Democrats with 85 years of seniority among them, to be replaced by
freshmen Republicans. At least
three of those DeLay-excised
Democrats would be committee
chairmen today if they were still in
Congress.
However, in Texas it’s a legal
no-no to use corporate dollars in
elections. So after considerable
investigation, then-Travis County
District Attorney Ronnie Earle got
a grand jury to indict DeLay.
The still-pending case hasn’t sent
The Hammer to the slammer - yet.
DeLay and his attorneys say he
didn’t do anything illegal. He even
smiled broadly when his mug shot
was taken, as though auditioning
for “Dancing” rather than a possible prison term.
DeLay got Republicans to alter
U.S. House rules that say an indicted leader must temporarily
step aside. But when that created
a publicity stink, they reversed
themselves. So The Hammer’s
actual indictment sidelined him as
majority leader.
DeLay scored a convincing win
in the 2006 GOP primary. But a
month later, as he faced a November challenge from Democrat Nick
Lampson, whose previous district
DeLay had destroyed, The Hammer
took the path of least resistance
and resigned.
A few more one-liners:
“We thought the only dancing
Tom DeLay had done was when
Ronnie Earle fanned his six-gun at
The Hammer’s toes.”
“Would it be fitting if ‘Dancing
with the Stars’ had Delay twinkling his toes to the tune of ‘Jailhouse Rock’?”
“Will DeLay’s dancing costume be
an orange jumpsuit, or have horizontal black and white stripes?”
No matter how DeLay fares on
“Dancing With the Stars,” if he can
fade the legal heat in Austin, The
Hammer will thereafter be known
as “Fancy Dancer.”
YOUR VIEWS
Commissioners listened
to citizens’ cries
I would like to note that taxpayers spoke to the
county commissioners about the proposed tax increase and that the commissioners actually listened.
The commissioners also helped the county employees
with their increases in health insurance and even
lowered the tax rate. Thank you.
Now, whether they chose to scrap the tax increase
because they were showing empathy to the many
already strapped taxpayers, or because they feared
reelection consequences, we may never know. I am
going to think positively and believe that they heard
and felt the pain of the taxpayer and responded in
an appropriate manner. After all, maybe they didn’t
even realize how bad the economy was until all those
protestors showed up at the meeting and enlightened
them.
Darlene Hissem
Decatur
Newark council meetings
are out of control
A city council meeting is a public, open meeting
– an opportunity for community needs to be discussed, proposed, decided and/or met. There are rules
of decorum to be abided by, and there are the standards of behavior to be depended on to allow human
OTHER VIEWS
Keep politics out of the classroom
By PEGGY VENABLE
For some students, Sept. 8 is this
year’s first day of school. This year
it’s also another first, the first time
a U.S. president has asked to be
invited into classrooms to speak
directly to children.
It may seem innocuous for President Obama to speak directly to
students about the importance of
education. If that were the whole
story, this could be a milestone that
parents need not fear. Unfortunately, Obama may have an ulterior
motive.
Obama is expected to talk about
controversial policy proposals that
would change our country. Many of
us who have well-intentioned policy
disagreements with the president
have reason for concern.
Two lesson plans have been
prepared by the Department of
Education, produced by Teaching
Ambassador Fellows. One is for K-6
and the other is for 7-12 grades.
It is recommended that teachers discuss – among other things
– “Why is it important that we
listen to the president and other
elected officials, like the mayor,
senators, members of congress, or
the governor? Why is what they say
important?”
The lesson plan goes further, saying: “Students might think about:
What specific job is he asking me
to do? Is he asking anything of
anyone else? Teachers? Principals?
Parents? The American people?”
That’s enough to send chills down
my spine. Schoolchildren should
not be indoctrinated in obedience
to and service in support of the
president of the United States. Our
system is based on the rule of law,
and a robust tradition of loyal opposition, not blind support for the
president in power.
Obama is expected to address the
“challenges” facing him in Congress
and will likely use that opportunity
to promote global warming taxes
and a Washington take-over of the
country’s health care system. Hearing only one side of the story, many
young people could be swayed.
In the proposed curriculum, it
is also suggested: “Teachers can
extend learning by having students write letters to themselves
about what they can do to help the
president. These would be collected
and redistributed at an appropriate
date by the teacher to make students accountable to their goals.”
It appears to be nothing short
of training our children to support
Obama policies. When the recruits
are children, doesn’t that constitute
indoctrination, even brainwashing?
Perhaps the most disturbing part
isn’t the teachers having students
write letters to themselves about
what they can do to help the
president, but that these letters
would be used by teachers to “make
students accountable.”
Indoctrination is often distinguished from education by the fact
that the indoctrinated person is
expected not to question or critically examine the doctrine they have
learned. Indoctrination is common in totalitarian societies, and
completely alien to our system of
government.
As the American public learns
more about Obama policies,
support for those policies has
diminished. Now he is taking his
message to the schools where the
audience is not only impressionable
children but teachers, educational
bureaucrats and parents.
As a former White House liaison
to the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan Administration, I can say with certainty that
this type of approach is an abuse
of power. Public policy decisions
are made by voters, and America’s
children should not be used to
influence opinion, to organize
the education unions, or to sway
parents – they simply should not
be used.
This may be President Obama’s
vision of change, but it is not one
shared by many Americans. It is
past time to empower parents to
have meaningful alternatives to
the government-run schools in
which they can be subject to such
indoctrination. All parents should
be able to make the choice Obama
made for his own children to send
them to a private school if that best
suits their needs. Until that day
happens, we need to remain evervigilant against attempts to use the
government schools to indoctrinate
our children.
!
Peggy Venable was the first White
House liaison for the U.S. Department of Education in the Reagan
administration and is now Texas
director of Americans for Prosperity.
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The Newark City Council meeting
Aug. 20 was another one of many lately that has dissolved into the opinion
of one council member on what is best
for the rest of the community. That
unelected, but appointed councilman
stated, that “he did not know the family situation of a city employee,” however he proceeded to pontificate from
that point as to why it was necessary
to cut back on the potential overtime
wages of the only two city employees
in the street, water and sewer departments. Yes, that is correct, only two
employees. (He did not see any reason
to get to know them however.)
Those two employees are required
to answer any call for emergency,
any time of the day or night, any
day. When one of the two employees
presented a quiet protest due to low
wages, the councilman advised that
problem could be resolved by finding a
part-time job to augment the income.
When the employee asked, “what
if (he) were to be called out to fix a
problem with that councilman’s water
difficulty,” the councilman happily answered he “was not on the city water
and sewer.”
The rudeness to the employee and
the arrogance of the attitude toward
the employees in general was shocking. When another councilman made
several statements in countering to
the first councilman’s attitude and
disrespect, the first councilman’s
wife in the audience made an outburst to complain about the second
councilman’s statements. She was not
silenced by the mayor, who controls
the proceedings. This is community
representation?
I must protest.
Bonnie J. Neal
Newark
Understand specifics
of motorcycle law
I would like to clear up a few things
that were not printed in the newspaper coverage of the new laws going
into effect Sept. 1.
First, the article brings up how S.B.
1967 took away the minimum insurance requirements, however it failed
to mention that the helment has now
become a secondary offense, i.e. an
officer can no longer pull you over
for not wearing a helmet. They must
stop a rider for a primary offense like
speeding. Then they may check the
status of your helmet and whether or
not you have met the requirements to
be without one.
Second, the money raised through
the fees paid by riders to get their
Class M license will be put into a
402(b) fund to be used for motorcycle
safety awareness and training only.
Third, this law adds a hit to the
pocketbook with heavy fines if you
violate the right-of-way of a rider
and cause injury or death by adding
a $500 minimum fine for injuring a
person in the accident and a $100
minimum for causing death in a rightof-way violation accident.
A simple tip: look twice, save a life.
Motorcyclists are everywhere. It is not
mandated that motorcycle awareness
be taught in drivers education classes.
Remember, motorcycles are all
around you, and if you see them, you
will see everything else that is around
you on the roads. Drive aware. Too
many people are killed every year on
Texas roads due to careless mistakes
made by people, so please remember
safety on the road is no accident. It
starts with you and me, and if we all
work together then the saftey of Texas
roads will improve.
Scott T. Gates
Decatur
Drivers enter New
Fairview at own risk
This is in reference to the logo I
saw on the Web site of the city of New
Fairview — “Let’s address unsafe
driving conditions!”
I am not on Web sites much, but
this caught my eye. Several years ago,
this was called Fairview. Not too much
history about the change. Shortly
after the change, they started their
own police department that had two
cops with little red lights, radar guns
and ticket books, and they drove an
unmarked little black truck and big
car. The bad boy in the truck was doing his job. He wrote three tickets to
three different people for 74 mph in a
60 mph speed limit on the same day
in an area less than a mile on Farm
Road 2264 off of Farm Road 407.
This equipment is in storage at city
hall for future use. I assume this may
also be on the Web site.
Well, this is 2009 and not much has
changed. I understand this fine city
has four contract cops driving county
marked cars to work for them on
their days off from their regular jobs.
This must be a hard job to fill when
you target one part of this fine city or
sit at city hall for an hour with the
engine running (county cop car) writing tickets in the city of New Fairview
ticket book. These may have been in
storage.
This targeted area is in the uptown
section (trailer house trash), but we
have the best of the city with more
signs than a sign shop. These signs
are big ones that read “no heavy
trucks allowed.” The city Web site
and board members on street. We
also have some little signs that read
“speed limit,” “9 ton load limit,” “crime
watch” and several more. I almost
forgot the little faded out sign overloaded with big signs attached to the
pole of a red stop sign. There is one of
them that spins around. Boy, this is a
show to watch people running around
24/7. Also, there is a top-class speed
trap on most days that these cops
work. This has to be a hard job - to sit
and wait on your prey.
My best advice is to check this Web
site before you plan a trip here. If you
can’t read, drive a truck or have a laptop with you, you are in trouble. Enter
at your own risk.
Gerald Upchurch
Rhome
5A
Accuracy absent in
Foster’s letter
I wanted to provide some balance
to Seth Foster’s slam of those that oppose the current health care bill, HR
3200. This article was entitled, “Read
the proposed bill yourself.”
Mr. Foster encourages everyone
to read the bill, and he is absolutely
right. If people can’t get through the
more than 1,000 pages of legal jargon,
most political analysts notate the
page numbers. Foster is also accurate
that the only bill that is officially on
the table is the House of Representatives Bill, HR 3200.
Seth’s assessment of the town hall
debates was almost accurate. There is
a lot of mudslinging and outrage that
oftentimes is disrespectful, and many
need to take a breath and utilize logic
before making statements on both
sides.
Sadly, that is all of the accuracy
that could be located in this article.
Foster fell to the same folly as his
fear-filled leaders by calling the
concerned citizens at these town hall
meetings, “the same old faces . . .
clowns performing the same routines.”
I am one of those “clowns” so I find
this highly insulting and based on ignorance. I am only a citizen standing
up for the freedom that this country
was founded on, and how dare Foster
and his liberal gang even attempt
to call myself and other passionate
Americans anything but Americans?
Thus far, I have attended four
separate House of Representative’s
town halls, and they were mixed with
passionate people from both sides of
the argument. Unlike many of the
liberal representatives, the Republicans I have gone to support have
encouraged rhetoric from supporters
of the heinous bill and denounced
any contempt for the differing views.
Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi, Arlen
Specter and anyone that would disrespect their constituents could learn a
lot from the Republicans holding town
hall meetings. Since when did we
become the servants and those listed
above become “the people?”
Seth made the statement that opponents of the bill were claiming that
the 45.7 million uninsured are “composed of illegal aliens” and although
that might have been misstated by
someone, I have never heard that
from any reputable person. He actually repeated exactly what I have heard
and reported multiple times and that
is the 45.7 million uninsured in this
country include illegal immigrants, or
aliens as he referred to them.
Another misstep by Mr. Foster is
that the bill cannot cover anyone that
is not “lawfully present” in the United
States. What he either neglected to
tell you, or he doesn’t know, is that the
amendment to require identification
upon signing up for the health care
bill was voted down by his fear-filled
leaders. As long as no identification is
required, then the bill will cover anyone that can claim to be here legally.
Cynthia Smith
Boyd
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Adriana Blair Cohen
and Matthew Wilety Lindsey
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Robert Lemons
bride formerly Lindsay Brooke Harris
Baleigh Jo Catherine Mills
and Joshua David Morgan
Marriage vows to be exchanged Dec. 19, 2009
Vows exchanged Aug. 1, 2009
Marriage vows to be exchanged Sept. 19, 2009
ADRIANA COHEN AND MATTHEW LINDSEY
Adriana Blair Cohen of
Fayetteville, Ark., daughter
of Louis Jay and Bonnie Cohen of Corpus Christi, will
marry Matthew Wiley Lindsey of Fayetteville, Ark., son
of Gary Vaughn and Cheryl
Wiley Lindsey of Dallas,
Dec. 19, 2009, at Highland
Park Presbyterian Church
in Dallas. The Rev. Ronald
Wesley Scates will officiate
the ceremony.
The bride-elect is a graduate of W.B. Ray High School
JOSHUA MORGAN AND BALEIGH JO MILLS
Baleigh Jo Catherine
Mills of Decatur, daughter of
Jack Mills of Little Elm and
Katie Mills of Paradise, will
marry Joshua David Morgan of Decatur, son of Kevin
Morgan of Hickory, N.C.,
and Stephanie Hanson of
Springtown, Sept. 19, 2009,
at First Baptist Church in
in Corpus Christi and attended Southern Methodist
University in Dallas and the
University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville.
The prospective groom
is the grandson of Mr. and
Mrs. Eural Clint Wiley of
Decatur and a graduate of
Highland Park High School
in Dallas. He attended the
University of Texas at Dallas and is a third-year law
student at the University of
Arkansas School of Law.
MR. AND MRS. LUKE ROBERT LEMONS
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Vargas
bride formerly Amanda Jo Clark
Vows exchanged July 25, 2009
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH ANTHONY VARGAS
Amanda Jo Clark and Joseph Anthony Vargas, both
of Friendswood, were married in a double ring ceremony July 25, 2009, at Sandos
Playacar in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
The bride is the daughter
of Joe and Cheryl Clark of
Chico. She is a graduate of
Texas Tech University and
is a nurse at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
The groom is the son of
Orlando and Isabell Vargas of Sweetwater. He is a
graduate of Texas Tech University and is a mechanical
engineer at Lyondell Basell
Industries.
Bridesmaids were Jessica
Doe, Allison Harse and cousins of the bride, Catherine
Kelly and Jessica French.
Flower girl was Whitney
Enis.
Groomsmen were Thomas
Vargas and Andrew Vargas,
brothers of the groom, and
Michael Jones.
A reception was held Aug.
15 at The Club at Runaway
Bay.
Following a honeymoon
trip to Bora Bora, French
Polynesia, the couple live in
Friendswood.
Lindsay Brooke Harris of
Las Colinas and Luke Robert Lemons of Bowie were
married Aug. 1, 2009, at
the Atriums at Park West
in Dallas. The Rev. Johnny
Miller of Oak Park United
Methodist Church in Temple officiated the double ring
ceremony.
The bride is the daughter
of Scott and Linda Harris of
Breckenridge and the granddaughter of T.C. Harris Jr. of
Breckenridge.
The groom is the son of
Lynn and Sandra Lemons of
Nocona and the grandson of
Elvin Ray and Donna Lemons and Nancy Weaver of
Nocona.
Escorted by her father, the
bride wore an A-line gown
in diamond white satin with
a lace overlay studded with
sequins and crystal beads.
Scalloped lace edged the
neckline and hemline and a
satin band wrapped around
the waist, creating cascading
ribbons. A cluster of crystals
centered on the ribbon. She
wore a veil borrowed from
bridesmaid Lindsi Griffith
Muniz.
Matron of honor was Shalie Patterson Rumage of
Decatur. Bridesmaids were
Lauren Echols of Washington, D.C., Lindsi Griffith
Muniz of Las Colinas, Miranda Mercer of Waxahachie, Jamie Curry Arthur
of Abilene, Ashley Schelde of
Meridian, Lacey Lemons of
Nocona and Danielle Johnson of Lewisville. Junior
bridesmaid was Meagan
Wilkes of Lubbock.
Attendants wore strapless,
tea length, A-line dresses in
peony iridescent taffeta.
Flower girls were Emily
Tate of Henderson and Malia Wilkes of Lubbock. They
wore white organza dresses
with faux pearl embellishments.
Best men were Josh Lemons of Arlington and Chase
Christopher of Nashville,
Tenn.
Groomsmen were Brady
Bell of Rhome, Dave Woodbury of Nocona, Chris Faulconer of Oklahoma City,
Blain Rumage and John
Hogan, both of Decatur, and
David Harris of Houston.
Junior groomsman was William Tate of Henderson.
Ushers were Jason Wilkes
and Conner Wilkes, both of
Lubbock, and Kasey Weadon
of Rockwall.
Wayne and Guyla White of
Breckenridge, Dave Woodbury of Nocona and Heather
Smith of Midland were soloists. Clancy Spencer of Dallas was the pianist and music was also provided by the
string quartet, European
Ensemble of Dallas.
Following the wedding, a
reception was held at the
Atriums at Park West.
Members of the houseparty were Kristen Harris
of Abilene, Kristin Jones of
Colleyville, Kinzie Weadon
of Rockwall and Lauren
Harris of Columbus, Ohio.
A rehearsal dinner was
hosted by the groom’s parents at the Hang Out Deli in
Valley Ranch.
A bridesmaids’ luncheon
honoring Lindsay and her
bridesmaids was hosted
by Mrs. Griffith, Cassie
Griffith, and Lisa Echols, all
of Breckenridge, on Saturday at the Omni Hotel Dallas Park West.
The bride is a 2001 graduate of Breckenridge High
School and a 2006 graduate
of McMurry University. She
received bachelor of arts degrees in history and political science. She is employed
by Westlake Academy in
Westlake as a world history
and model United Nations
teacher.
The groom is a 1999 graduate of Nocona High School.
He graduated from Midwestern State University in 2003
with a bachelor of business
administration degree. He
received his masters of business administration from
Sam Houston State University in 2007. He is assistant
vice president of Legend
Bank in Decatur.
Following a wedding trip
to Playa del Carmen, Mexico,
the couple reside in Bowie.
Paradise. Jack Bankhead of
New Salem Baptist Church
will officiate the ceremony.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Paradise High School.
The prospective groom is
a graduate of Paradise High
School and is employed by
Quality Construction in
Keller.
Melissa Daniell Staley
and Jacob Eugene Hughes
Marriage vows to be exchanged Sept. 12, 2009
MELISSA STALEY AND JACOB HUGHES
Melissa Daniell Staley of
Decatur, daughter of Cindy
and Danny Staley of Decatur, will marry Jacob Eugene
Hughes of Alvord, son of Dianne and Jackie Hughes of
Alvord, Sept. 12, 2009, in
Gainesville.
The bride elect is a 2001
graduate of Slidell High
School and is employed at
the Learning Ladder in Decatur.
The prospective groom is
a 2003 graduate of Alvord
High School. He is employed
at Hooper Plumbing in Decatur and is a reserve officer
for the Decatur Police Department.
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Mylee Mae Mullens
Sept. 1, 2009
Patrick and Lauren Mullens of Boyd announce the birth of
a daughter, Mylee Mae, born Sept. 1, 2009, at Wise Regional
Health System in Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces
and was 20 inches long.
She has a sister, Madilyn Kay, 3.
Grandparents are James and Sharon Sizemore and Jimmy
and Pam Dean, all of Boyd. Great-grandparents are Velma
Forman, Wally and Joann Martin and Walter Gillentine.
Alexander Cano
Aug. 31, 2009
Juan Carlos and Melissa Cano of Bridgeport announce the
birth of a son, Alexander Cano, born Aug. 31, 2009, at Wise
Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds, 3
ounces and was 19 inches long.
He has two brothers, Juan C. Cano Jr., 9, and Antonio Cano,
7A
Who says you can’t go back?
I’ve always been told you can’t go back.
Things can never be exactly the way they
were. This is because the nature of life is
always moving forward – is always changing. Nothing stays the same.
But what if I understand that things
today are different from things yesterday?
What if I know going back would be a very
different experience? And what if I realize
that I am a different person today than I
was 20 years ago? Why can’t I go back and
begin again?
Today I visited the church I attended as
a child. I’ve attended there occasionally
through the years, but it’s been more than
30 years since I was a member. Yet I have
to say that every time I go back and walk
those familiar pathways and enter familiar
rooms, I feel like I’m home.
I find myself asking, “Why couldn’t I go
back to this church?” And I can’t help but
feel that I could. I know my experiences
today would be very different from my
youth, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t
be equally meaningful.
A couple of days ago I was at a party and
became reacquainted with an old friend.
She was the mother of one of my daughter’s
kindergarten classmates. We used to spend
hours and hours together eating breakfast,
talking, laughing and shopping. After her
daughter was killed in a horrible accident
a few short years later, we lost touch with
each other. I’ve missed our friendship, and
I’ve harbored much regret and guilt for not
trying harder to stay friends. I’ve longed to
tell her this and finally seized the opportunity at this party.
I can’t help but wonder what it will be
like for us to rekindle our friendship. I
know it will be different and perhaps not
easy. But surely it would be better to renew
our friendship than to just leave it to the
past.
And do I really need a good reason to go
back to school? I’ve often said my college
days are some of my fondest memories. And
I know that college would be a different
experience today than it was 30 years ago.
The desire to go back doesn’t mean I
expect or want things to be the same. But
there is comfort in going back to what is
familiar.
Again and again, I go back to the same
restaurants, to the same hair and nail salon
and even the same vacation spots. It feels
very natural to go back to what I know best,
to what has been consistent and good, to
NEW ARRIVALS
7, and a sister, Jocelyn Cano,
5.
Grandparents are Lucio
and Candelaria Gamino of
Decatur.
Cayden Jack Horton
Aug. 28, 2009
Lindsay Horton of Paradise
announces the birth of a son,
Cayden Jack Horton, born
Aug. 28, 2009, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds,
13 ounces and was 19 inches
long.
Grandparents are Richard
and Ollie Horton of Paradise.
Great-grandparents are Peggy Breeze of Bridgeport and
Bonnie Horton of Paradise.
Allison Trejo
Aug. 25, 2009
Giovanny Trejo and Herminia Landaverde of Boyd
announce the birth of a
daughter, Allison Trejo, born
Aug. 25, 2009, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds,
5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Paula
Landaverde, Joel Landaverde,
Maria del Rosario Martinez
Lopez and Magdaleno Martinez.
Great-grandparents
are Bernarda Lopez, Domingo Landaverde and Avelina
Martinez, all of Mexico.
Averee Ann Bertron
Aug. 31, 2009
Chad and Alisha Bertron of
Decatur announce the birth
of a daughter, Averee Ann,
born Aug. 31, 2009, at North
Texas Community Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 8
ounces and was 20 1/2 inches
long.
She has one brother, Ethan
Redman, 3, and one sister,
Cayla Bertron, 10.
Grandparents are Lauri
and Cody Swinford of Para-
dise, James Carter of Decatur
and Hazel Bertron of Globe,
Ariz.
Great-grandparents
are
Grady and Jonnie Griffeth of
Decatur and Alice Belcher of
Globe.
Camden Jesse Casillas
Aug. 31, 2009
Jesse and LaCasey Casillas
of Bridgeport announce the
birth of a son, Camden Jesse,
born Aug. 31, 2009, at North
Texas Community Hospital
in Bridgeport. He weighed 7
pounds, 9 ounces and was 22
inches long.
He has one brother, Cole, 6;
and three sisters, Olivia, 13,
Rachel, 15, and Felicia, 21.
Grandparents are Betty
and Danny Vaught and Martin and Mary Helen Casillas,
all of Bridgeport.
Sebastian Isaias Torres
Aug. 29, 2009
Luis Torres and Maricela
Miranda of Decatur announce the birth of a son,
Sebastian Isaias Torres, born
Aug. 29, 2009, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds
and was 19 3/4 inches long.
He has a brother, Christian
G. Torres, 2.
Grandparents are Moises
and Juana Torres of Decatur
and Eulalia and Juan Miranda of Mexico.
Christian Paul McGinnis
Aug. 20, 2009
Scott and Mandi McGinnis
of San Angelo announce the
birth of a son, Christian Paul
McGinnis, born Aug. 20, 2009,
at Shannon Medical Center
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The Bridgeport City Council approved the fiscal year
2009-2010 budget and tax rate at Tuesday’s meeting, voting
to maintain the $0.5875 tax rate and decrease the current
year’s budget by more than $1 million.
Mayor pro tem Al Scott praised the budget and the city
staff.
“I would like to compliment staff on work they’ve done on
this,” Scott said. “I know it takes teamwork, especially in
critical times. It’s a good budget.”
City administrator Van James said the city faced several
challenges in preparing the budget, including the economic
recession, a projected $700,000 reduction in sales tax collections, increased debt service and no increases in the tax
rate or utility rates.
The city named priorities in the budget, such as avoiding
layoffs and completing existing projects. In order to incorporate the priorities and have a balanced budget, the city
took several steps, including:
! 10 percent reduction in base budget
! no non-discretionary increases
! only one decision package ($30,000 for the purchase of
three patrol cars)
! no pay increases
! suspended new certification pay, tuition reimbursement
and vacation buy back
! deferred capital improvement projects
! reduced travel and training by 71 percent
! city administrator approval required on travel and
training expenses and filling vacant positions
Existing projects include renovation of the Bridgeport
Stage, visitors center and community center, paving and
draining projects on the west side of the city and other projects.
The city is expecting revenues of $16,466,172 and expenditures of $16,226,806.
In other business, the council approved a proposed scope
of work from Baird, Hampton & Brown to inspect and evaluate all awnings on Halsell Street between 9th Street and
12th Street.
The inspection, in response to the awning collapse at 1111
Halsell Street that killed Leslie Denison Aug. 25, will identify awnings that need to be improved or removed.
City staff will notify Halsell Street merchants and property owners of inspections and will be on site during inspections. The estimated fee for the work is $10,000, plus direct
expenses of $1,000, which the city will pull from the fund
balance in the general fund.
On a separate item, the council approved a Main Street
matching facade grant for $1,370 to Wong Choong Cheng,
owner of Chopsticks restaurant at 1003 Halsell Street.
The awning at Chopsticks was damaged when the awning
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County commissioners filled an almost nine-month vacancy in August.
Marc Dodd of Hurst was hired as fire
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coordinator.
He starts work in Wise County Monday.
Former fire marshal Paul Cunningham was elected Montague County
sheriff in November 2008, and he left
Wise County when he began his term
Jan. 1.
Chuck Gomez and Lt. David Hanks,
both with the sheriff’s office, have been
sharing interim fire marshal duties in
Cunningham’s absence.
Precinct 2 commissioner Kevin
Burns was pleased that Dodd accepted
the position.
“He is probably the best-experienced
man in the area,” said Burns. “He’s exactly what we’ve been looking for.”
Dodd has been a deputy fire marshal
in Denton County since December
2008, and he was a fire rescue specialist for the city of Plano from 1993 to
2008.
“I have a lot of respect for the firefighters of Wise County,” said Dodd.
“They have had to work with limited
resources that I haven’t had to. I look
forward to learning from them and
helping them in any way I can.”
Dodd said he has wanted to move
out of the Metroplex for a while, and
the Wise County position was a good
opportunity because it will allow him
to also remain near his mother, who
lives in Hurst.
Dodd is required to move to Wise
County within six months, and he said
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By BRANDON EVANS
In an attempt to provide
affordable health care to
the ever-growing number of
uninsured in Wise County,
several people, including
the CEO of Wise Regional
Health System, are working
to establish a new health
clinic in the county.
If everything works out
as hoped, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
might open in Wise County
as early as the first quarter
of 2010, said Steve Summers,
CEO of Wise Regional.
The idea is to set up a satellite clinic in Wise County
of the Albert Galvan Health
Clinic, an FQHC located in
Fort Worth.
FQHCs are communitybased organizations that
provide comprehensive primary care and preventive
care to persons of all ages,
regardless of their ability to
pay. They are funded in part
by federal grants.
They work extensively
with uninsured and underinsured patients on different payments plans. Another benefit of the FQHC
is that they accept Medicaid. Out of all the doctors in
Wise County, only three accept Medicaid patients, and
only two of those three are
accepting new patients.
“I feel like we are seeing
the light at the end of the
tunnel,” said Martin Woodruff, executive director of
United Way of Wise County.
“Wise Regional has shown
support. I also want to get
the community’s support.”
The clinic would only require local funding during
its first year. Wise Regional
and the United Way of Wise
County have both set aside
funds for such an endeavor. But in future years, the
clinic would pay for itself because it is a cost-based program and runs on federal
reimbursements.
“We at the hospital will
take on more than our fair
share of the cost if necessary,” Summers said.
One reason Wise Regional
supports this initiative is
because its emergency room
stays flooded with uninsured
patients. Many of whom will
be unable to ever pay the exorbitant cost of emergency
health care.
“Our emergency room gets
a high number of uninsured
patients,” Summers said.
“We have uninsured people
coming to the emergency
room for all kinds of treatments. That’s not the appropriate place.”
Before the satellite clinic
can be established, a survey
and study must first be done
to calculate the level of need
in Wise County. Both Summers and Woodruff feel that
the need exists.
If all goes according to
plan, the first hurdle would
be to find a suitable location
for the clinic. It would be
ideal for the clinic to move
into an existing facility near
Wise Regional, Summers
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‘Adopt a Senior’ program helps cover costs of meals
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Of the 80 Wise County senior citizens who are clients
of Meals-on-Wheels, 64 cannot donate to the program.
That doesn’t mean that
they are denied sustenance
– they receive their meals
every weekday as scheduled. However, the Wise
County Committee on Aging is asking for assistance
with the costs of the meals,
which adds up to about $60
a month.
“The majority of our seniors are not able to pay,”
said Donna Brown, executive director of Wise County
Committee on Aging. “The
majority of them are not able
to cook or go to the store. We
have some clients that could
use the weekend meals, but
right now we just don’t have
the funding for it.”
In order to help fund the
meals for seniors, the orga-
nization is asking for participation in the “Adopt a Senior” program. Through the
program, a person or group
pays $20 a month to fund
one senior’s meals.
“A person or a church or
a business can adopt one
and that would help a lot,”
Brown said. “That does not
cover the full cost, but it
would help.”
Brown said that several
churches participate in the
program that was introduced several years ago.
Along with needing funding for the meals, the organization needs some more
volunteers to help deliver
the meals, especially within Decatur. The total route
takes two hours to deliver,
but Brown would like to
break the route up into 15
to 30 minute routes.
“It’s very, very rewarding,”
Brown said. “This service
helps (the seniors) stay in
their home. This is also a
well check – a lot of these
people don’t see anyone except the drivers.”
Having additional volunteers to deliver meals would
allow the organization’s
transportation driver to
transport more seniors to
doctor’s appointments, the
grocery store or anywhere
else they need to go.
“We only have about 20
people right now who are
using it. I know there’s a
lot of seniors out there who
don’t know about it,” she
said. “We have some that we
take to therapy maybe three
times a week. We have one
lady that we even take to
work.”
People 60 and over are eligible for the organization’s
services, which
include
the transportation service.
Those needing transportation are asked to call 24
hours in advance to set up
an appointment.
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SKEET SHOOT — The Friends of Alvord Skeet Shoot is
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HEALTH FAIR — The Wise Regional Health System Harvest
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where teams compete in an obstacle course.
PARADISE FESTIVAL — The Paradise Main Street Festival
is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Paradise
Veteran’s Memorial Park will be dedicated during the event,
and local veterans will be honored. The festival will include
food and craft booths, talent shows and speeches. To
participate in the talent show, call (940) 859-3691. To rent
a booth, call (940) 748-2422 or (940) 969-3680.
COAL MINERS — The Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival is
Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Bridgeport. Festivities
begin at 9 a.m. and will include food and craft vendors,
a video game contest, baking contest, 5K run/walk and
30-mile bike ride, classic car show, tractor show and live
entertainment. Booth space applications are available at
www.bridgeportchamber.com or by calling (940) 683-2076.
REUNION — Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base veterans will
celebrate their 40-year reunion Oct. 16-18 at the Ramada in
Decatur. The group will visit the Lost Battalion Room at the
Wise Heritage Museum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
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.
Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church
4789 South FM 730
Decatur, TX 76234
940-627-2860
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Pastor: Roland Hodge
Music Director: Olin Blase
www.pgcowboychurch.com
Mt. Zion
Baptist Church
www.wcmessenger.com/church
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
940-683-3110
First Baptist Church
of Slidell
SUNDAYS
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.
940-466-3990
www.slidellbaptist.com
Bring Your Family
Sunday School ........... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Church.........11 a.m.
Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.
Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST
106 S. Lane, Decatur
Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980
Bro. Louis Horton
* Fundamental * Old-Fashioned * Missionary *
Teaching & Preaching The King James Bible
Wise County’s Largest Bus Ministry
and Immanuel Christian Academy
First Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Rev: Lionel Bailey
Sunday School.......... 10 a.m.
Worship Service........11 a.m.
Tues. Bible Study......7 p.m.
Fellowship Dinner
5th Sunday.............12 noon
Church Phone - 940-433-2648
469-688-0931
4th & Main • Paradise, TX
940-627-5103
615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas
ASCENSNION & ST MARK
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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
The Reverend DeWayne Adams
Pastor
English Service
10:30 a.m.
Misa en Espanol
12:30 p.m.
5094 US Hwy. 380
(Between Decatur & Bridgeport)
940-683-6321
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
Sundays
9 a.m............. Small Group Studies
(for all ages)
10:15 a.m............. Worship Service
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. FUSION Youth Gathering
Community Kids (ages 3 - 6th grade)
2952 Highway 380 • Decatur
1 mile west of Hwy. 287
For information call 940-627-1006
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www.ccdecatur.org
“Impacting our world....one life at a time.”
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Baptist Church
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Sunday Worship.......................................10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Evening.......................................7 p.m.
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)
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.
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940-433-5587
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Wednesday, September 23 • 7 P.M.
1200 W. Preskitt Rd
940-627-3235
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RAFFLE TICKETS — The Decatur Citizens Police Academy
Alumni Association is selling raffle tickets for a Stoeger
Condor 12-gauge over and under shotgun. Tickets are
$1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the First
Financial and North Texas banks or from any DCPAAA
member. Drawing will be Oct. 6. Proceeds go to the
Decatur Police Department to help provide training
equipment.
CONCERT — The New Plainsmen will perform at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in
Decatur.
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Newark
Church of Christ
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.
www.thenewarkchurch.org
Rhome
Church of Christ
170 W. 1st, Rhome
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.”
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
Pastor Mark Taylor
Eagle Drive
Baptist Church
1301 Eagle Drive, Decatur
Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m.
Youth Meetings • Adult Fellowships
Boy Scouts Troop 359 • Bible Studies & Prayer
www.eagledrivebaptist.org
NEW SALEM
FREEWILL
BAPTIST
CHURCH
SUNDAY
Sunday Evening Worship ....... 5 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m.
10 a.m.…Sunday School
11 a.m.……Morning Worship
Wed. Evening 6 p.m.
Minister Bob Ross
940-627-5413
FM 1204 • Greenwood
Same location for over 100 years.
940-393-3484
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
Wednesday 7 p.m.
Call
940-627-5365
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Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are
on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we
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Hwy. 51 South
Decatur, Texas 76234
Pastor: Dr. Robert Worley
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.
455 W. Rock Island Avenue
Boyd, TX 76023 • 940-433-5281
Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.com
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Sunday School ............9 a.m.
Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.
Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m.
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from the dead, a descendant of
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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.
Decatur, Texas
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Phone 940-627-1912
Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.
www.decaturchurchofchrist.com Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Come Check Us Out!
Wednesday
Bible Classes
6:45 p.m.
BENEFIT ACCOUNT — A benefit account has been set up
at First State Bank, Bridgeport for Melissa Bracken and
family, who lost everything in a recent house fire. For more
information, call Colleen Walker at (940) 393-3947.
SUPPORT — Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings
are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community
Center, 404 Hudson St.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION — The Alzheimer’s Association
hosts an Alzheimer’s support group at 7 p.m. on the first
Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System’s
west campus board room. For more information, call Kelly
Walker at (940) 627-5921.
DONATE A PHONE — Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center
is accepting cell phones and cell phone batteries in any
condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance,
which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell
phone donations. Bring donations to the center office in
Decatur, 407 S. Washburn St. For information, call (940)
626-4585.
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP — A free marriage workshop is
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month
at the Weatherford College Education Center in Decatur. For
more information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org.
To register, call (877) 922-4733.
CPR TRAINING — The Decatur Fire Department offers CPR
training to people living in the Decatur city limits or in the
Decatur Fire District. Classes are held monthly from 8 a.m.
to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For more information
or to register, call the administration offices at (940) 6273199 or come by the fire department at 201 S. Church St.
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evenings 6 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.
3483 S. FM 51 • Decatur
Sunday
Class
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
IN OTHER NEWS ...
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM — The Decatur Library’s free
after school program for students in fifth grade and up
is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will
participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities. For
more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit
the Web page at www.decaturpubliclibrary.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The North Central Texas Council
of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman
Program needs volunteers to help elderly and disabled
residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in
Bridgeport and Decatur. For more information, call Lisa
Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at
ppborgfeldt@aol.com
Rhome
Nursery & Children’s Church
Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.
Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m.
Sunday School
School 9:30
9:30 a.m.
Sunday
a.m.
Service 10:30 a.m.
Services
10:30
a.m.
Wednesday 7 p.m.
Service Schedules:
Church Ministries:
Greenwood
Church of Christ
Named “Church of the Week”
in D/FW area. Come See Why!
Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle
Sunday School: 10 a.m. • Morning Worship: 11 a.m.
Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 7 p.m.
mmumc@embarqmail.com
A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church
940-627-6698
Pastor David Isbell
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Pastor: Elaine Bussey
Trinity Baptist Church
Boyd
First Presbyterian
Church
1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX
940-683-4779
Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar
11A
Pastors
Chris &
Linda Brown
940-626-0006
or 940-300-1771
2revs@cfaith.com
Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of
Hwy. 287, Decatur
940-627-6131
www.centralfellowship.com
940-689-8388
Understanding
What We Read
FIRST FRIEND’S
MOTHER’S DAY
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is accepting
new applications
for enrollment
Age 9 Months
Through Pre-K
For more information
please contact our office at
940-683-4039
1204 12th Street • Bridgeport
940-683-4037
www.fbcbridgeport.com
Did you know that the Bible teaches that death is man’s
enemy? “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.”
(1st Corth 15:26). Quite the opposite of what we sometimes hear at funerals. It is natural in mankind to fight disease and sickness to win the battle of
death. To understand death, we must look at life as being composed of activity,
thought, motion, etc. Death is the total opposite state. In death, there is no
activity, thought, or motion. Solomon, in his God-given wisdom, said: “There
is no work, nor devise, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, on the grave whither thou
goest” (Ecc 9:10). Plain and simple—there is no activity nor thinking process
for those that are in the death state. Notice further, he plainly states where
man goes—to the grave! No statement that man goes anywhere else! Over in
Isaiah, he clearly tells us what happens to man: “Thou (the real you) shall die,
and not live”(Iss 38:1). To die is not to live. I have found many religious leaders
want to totally ignore these plain Bible teachings and tell us just the body dies
and that the inner man or so called immortal soul keeps living. If this were so,
we would have to ask why God would have given his only begotten son for our
sins, so that we may have everlasting life and not be condemned to perish. If
man already possessed immortality, then Christ suffered and died needlessly
as we would already be immortal. It is clearly evident from the Word of God that
men do not go to heaven at death. Peter said David didn’t go to heaven (Acts
2:34), and Jesus said, “No man has ascended up to heaven” (John 3:13). Why
did Jesus warn us about the broad way?
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FOR
mistrust of the president of
the United States into their
children.
Rather than allow their
children to watch
the speech in an
independent environment and form
their own opinion
of the president’s
message, some
parents have
decided to instill
fear rather than
encourage critical
EVANS thinking skills.
Not all districts
are being cowed by fearful
parents. Slidell ISD intends
to make the speech available for all students in
grades 6-12 if they choose
to view it. They plan on
showing it Wednesday
though.
“Everything I’ve read
about the speech is that it’s
mainly geared as back to
school encouragement,” said
Slidell superintendent Greg
Enis. “I don’t see anything
political in it.”
Northwest ISD is also
being reasonable about the
situation. It’s allowing its
instructors the freedom
to choose to air the short
speech or not to their students.
Unfortunately, a few
excessively vocal extremists
have hijacked the realm
of reason. Their version of
political debate includes
rolling around on the floor,
kicking their legs violently
and shouting hyperbole.
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students engage in an activity that creates
a possible liability
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president become a
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And what is so
dangerous about
this speech? Many
schools in the
country begin after
Labor Day weekend. The
speech is basically a back to
school message. According
to the U.S. Department of
Education, the speech will
“challenge students to work
hard, set education goals
and take responsibility for
their learning.”
In addition, teachers are
suggested to assign their
students simple assignments afterwards, such
as writing down a list of
educational goals.
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“indoctrinate” children with
messages of hard work,
proper planning and personal responsibility. Aren’t
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who was present to introduce the three scouts to the
troop, as well as the leadership in Pack 115.
“Troop 121 was at the ceremony and built the bridge.
They also had to make allowances — they had a special campout for the boys in
July so they could get that
requirement. Usually they
wouldn’t have done that until the fall. Troop 121 was
very helpful in helping us
bridge over early,” she said.
“The leaders of Pack 115
— bless their hearts. All the
management people got together and made the calls
that made this happen.”
For Sgt. Tolleson and Elijah, the ceremony was a special moment they will look
back on for years to come.
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14A
AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mary Ellen (Donahoe) Eder
Donald Manning
Catarino Amaya
1918-2009
1940-2009
1918-2009
Mass of Christian burial
for Mary Ellen (Donahoe)
Eder, 91, of Cottondale will
be Friday, Sept. 11, at Holy
Redeemer Church in Kensington, Md., with burial following at Gate of Heaven in
Silver Spring, Md. Visitation will be 3 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at
Robert Pumphrey Funeral
Home in Bethesda, Md.
Eder died Monday, Aug.
24, 2009, in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 9, 1918, in
Columbus, Ohio, to John
A. and Eleanor R. (Maurer) Donahoe, she moved to
Washington, D.C., after high
school. She enlisted in the
Cadet Nursing Corps during
World War II and graduated
as a registered nurse from
Georgetown
University
Nursing School. She served
in the Catholic missions in
Hawaii for 18 months following the war and practiced as a nurse for almost
40 years.
She also served on the
Wise County Commission
on Aging.
She was preceded in death
by her husband of 37 years,
Joseph P. Eder, and her
brothers, John J., Thomas
M. and Richard S. Donahoe.
She is survived by her
sons, Joseph P. Jr. and wife,
Sharon, Richard D. and wife,
Jill, and John S. and wife,
Carmina;
grandchildren,
Jason T. and wife, Erin, Annamaria, Joseph P. III and
Margaret R.; and greatgrandson, Lucas Eder.
Wise County Messenger,
September 6, 2009
Norma Jean Jones
1926-2009
Graveside service for
Norma Jean Jones, 83, of
Wewoka, Okla., formerly of
Wise County, was to be at
3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at
Willow Point Cemetery near
Balsora.
Jones died Wednesday,
Aug. 26, 2009, in Seminole,
Okla.
Born Aug. 7, 1926, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Charles Lee
Sparks and Euna Marie McNeal, she married Claude
Calvin Morgan Sept. 7, 1943,
in Muskogee, Okla. She married James Edward Jones
in 1957. She lived in Wise
County as a homemaker for
most of her life. She retired
from Texas Instruments in
1988 and moved to Wewoka
in 2001.
She was preceded in death
by her first and second husbands and one daughter.
She is survived by her
daughters, Sherryl Jean
Green of Sunset and Margie
Sue Frentress and Mary Lou
Willis of The Colony; a son,
Jack Loyd Morgan of Wewoka; and brothers, James
Eugene Staton of Blanchard,
Okla., and Charles Kenneth
Sparks of Kansas City, Kan.
September 6, 2009
Funeral for Donald Manning, 69, of Bridgeport was
to be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport
with the Rev. Lucia McKee
Kremzar officiating. Burial
was to be at 1:30 p.m. at Willow Point Cemetery near
Balsora.
Manning died Wednesday,
Sept. 2, 2009, in Dallas.
Born Jan. 27, 1940, in Knox
City to Clyde and Vista Ray
Manning, he was a graduate
of Decatur High School. He
received an associate’s degree
of science from Decatur Baptist College and a bachelor
of science degree from Texas
Wesleyan University. He was
married to Verna Linehan.
He was an elder at the
First Presbyterian Church in
Bridgeport, a member of Go
Texan, a school teacher and
a longtime farmer. He sold
sauces and relishes at flea
markets and collected trains.
He was preceded in death
by his brother, Mike Manning.
He is survived by his
wife; daughters, Vivian Schneider and husband, Neal, of
Stuttgart, Germany, Donna
Funeral
for
Catarino
Amaya, 91, of Bridgeport is
at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at
Funerales Hernandez Durango, Mexico. Burial is to
follow at Cemeterio Valle de
los Sabinos.
Amaya died Wednesday,
Sept. 2, 2009, in Bridgeport.
Born April 30, 1918, to
Francisco Amaya and Josefa
Arreola in Rodeo, Durango,
he was a farmer and a Catholic.
He is survived by his children, Hermelinda Amaya
Perez of Bridgeport, Maria
Davis of Irving and Maria
Elena Amaya Ibanez, Silvestre Amaya Ibanez, Maria
Gloria Amaya Ibanez, Sonobia Amaya Ibanez, Hever
Alan Amaya Ibanez and
Avid Anuhar Amaya Ibanez,
all of Durango.
September 6, 2009
DONALD MANNING
Polston and husband, Randall, of Mineral Wells and Diane Fullingim and husband,
Shandon, of Decatur; brothers, William Russell and wife,
Barbara, of Saginaw and Jack
Russell and wife, Geneva, of
Odessa; and grandchildren,
Matthew, Daniel, Ethan and
Victoria Schneider and Vista
and Mahala Fullingim.
Pallbearers were to be
Jimmy Linehan, Chris Brewer, Paul Seagraves, Randall
Holley, Willie Garrett and
Wayne Harveson. Honorary
pallbearer was to be Howard
Meyers.
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BOYD . . . . . . . . 30
GUNTER. . . . . . . .51
BRIDGEPORT . . .27
MINERAL WELLS 30
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
CHICO . . . . . . . . 0
VALLEY VIEW . . . 54
PARADISE . . . . . .13
HENRIETTA . . . . .51
ALVORD . . . . . . . .18
PETROLIA . . . . . . 11
NORTHWEST . . . 22
BURLESON . . . . 32
SPORTS
DECATUR. . . . . . .17
GAINESVILLE . . . .27
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SECTION B
GUNTER 51 • BOYD 30
Tigers jump on ‘Jackets early for victory
After spotting Gunter a 22-0 lead
in the first quarter, Boyd stormed
back to get within a TD late in the
first half.
The Tigers padded their lead with
a scoring drive, but Boyd maneuvered for a last-second field goal to
try and keep the score manageable.
Instead of a 30-17 halftime margin, Boyd fell behind 37-14. The
snap for the 34-yard field goal at-
tempt sailed high, and Gunter’s
Mikey Mixon returned it 63 yards
for a score as time expired.
Boyd Coach J.G. Cartwright
said Boyd had trouble adjusting to
Gunter’s quickness in the early going. But after getting back in the
game, the 10-point swing at the end
of the half was critical, especially
with Boyd getting the ball to open
the second half.
Gunter struck with 8:06 to go in
the first quarter on a 27-yard run
from Chad Tucker and added a
short Tucker run at the five minute
mark. The Tigers scored again with
a minute to go in the period, this
time through the air.
Boyd struck with 9:13 in the second period on a 19-yard Ryan Wilson run. Edgar Lugo booted the extra point to make it 22-7.
Boyd scored again on a 1-yard
Tim Fleming sneak and Lugo’s kick
pulled Boyd within 22-14. Gunter
responded with a drive capped by
a16-yard pass to stretch the lead
with only 2:30 left in the half.
That’s when Boyd got into position for the fateful field goal try.
Undaunted, the Yellowjackets
drove for a 2-yard Fleming run with
7:46 left in the third. Fleming threw
to J.D. Childress for two to make it
37-22.
But a 13-play scoring drive put
Gunter back in command at 44-22
with less than a minute left in the
quarter.
Gunter added a Mixon run in the
fourth quarter before Boyd got its final points on a 1-yard Fleming run
and a two-point pass to Kyle SteaContinued on page 2B
Gunter 51, Boyd 30
Gunter
Chico
22 15
0 14
7
8
7
8
- 51
- 30
First Quarter
Gunter - Chad Tucker 27 run; kick good
Gunter - Tucker 4 run; kick good
Gunter - Colton Hinson 7 pass to Ryan Ingram;
run good
Second Quarter
Boyd - Ryan Wilson 19 run; Edgar Lugo kick
Boyd - Tim Fleming 1 run; Lugo kick
Gunter - 16 pass Hinson to A.J. Phillips; kick
good
Gunter - Mikey Mixon 63 fumble return; twopoint try good
Third Quarter
Boyd - Fleming 2 run; Fleming pass to J.D.
Childress
Gunter - Leo Castorena 1 run; kick good
Fourth Quarter
Gunter - Mixon 6 run; kick good
Boyd - Fleming 1 run; Fleming pass to Kyle
Stearns
Gunter
Boyd
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . . . . 15
Rushing yards. . . . . . . . . . . 227. . . . . . 119
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . 173. . . . . . 123
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400. . . . . . 242
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . . . . 5-6-0. . . . 8-17-0
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-34. . . . 2-25.5
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. . . . . . . 2-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 3-25. . . . . .5-50
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Gunter, Tucker 17-128; Boyd,
Fleming 14-39
Receiving - Gunter, A.J. Phillips 1-16-TD; Boyd,
Stearns 3-5
Passing - Gunter, Hinson 5-6-0; Boyd, Fleming
8-17-123
TOUGH HURDLE — Boyd
quarterback Tim Fleming
tries to elude a Gunter
defender Friday night at
Yellowjacket Stadium.
Fleming rushed for 39 yards
and passed for 123 yards in
the loss.
GAINESVILLE 27 • DECATUR 17
See spot run; Leopards
pounce Eagles
BY BRANDON EVANS
A string of turnovers caused the Decatur
Eagles to drop their second straight game of
the season.
The Gainesville Leopards marched out of
Eagle Stadium with a 27-17 victory over Decatur on Friday night.
Sophomore Eagle quarterback Colton Parker threw almost as many interceptions as he
did completions. He was picked off five times
Continued on page 2B
ALVORD 18 • PETROLIA 11
‘Dogs sink Pirates
Alvord 18, Petrolia 11
Petrolia
Alvord
3 0
0 18
8
0
0
0
- 11
- 18
First Quarter
Petrolia - Roman Wilson field goal
Second Quarter
Alvord - Colton Redman 10 run; kick failed
Alvord - Redman 8 run; conversion failed
Alvord - Trevor Hartfield 39 run; conversion failed
Third Quarter
Petrolia - Bryce Tucker 2 run; conversion failed
good
Petrolia
Alvord
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . n/a. . . . . . .n/a
Rushing - yards . . . . . . . . . 150. . . . . . 224
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . . . . . . 21
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161. . . . . . 245
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . . . . . n/a. . . . . . .n/a
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n/a. . . . . . .n/a
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. . . . . . .3-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . . n/a. . . . . . .n/a
Rushing - Petrolia, Tucker 13-96; Alvord,
Hartfield 17-142
Receiving - Petrolia, Dusty Paschall 6; Alvord,
Luis Maldonado 20
Passing - Petrolia, Mitchell Heaton 11; Alvord,
Hartfield 21
WHAT A RUSH — Alvord
quarterback Trevor Hartfield
picks up yardage on one of his
17 rushing attempts on the
night. Hartfield led the team
with 142 yards on the ground.
Messenger photo by Mack Thweatt
Messenger photo Joe Duty
BREAKING THROUGH — Leopard runningback DeShawn Franklin showed next level skills
at Decatur Friday night. The senior scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 100
yards in Eagle Stadium to lead Gainesville to their second win of the season.
Alvord used three second-quarter scores
to secure Wise County’s only victory Friday night, an 18-11 triumph over the visiting Petrolia Pirates.
The Bulldogs fell behind 3-0 when Petrolia’s Roman Wilson split the uprights with
2:45 left in the first quarter.
Alvord took the lead with 11:08 left in
the second quarter when running back
Colton Redman found the end zone on a
10-yard run. Later in the quarter, Redman
scored again, this time on an 8-yard run
with 3:36 remaining. The Bulldogs added
their third and final touchdown of the
night with a 39-yard quarterback keeper
by Trevor Hartfield to give Alvord a 18-3
lead headed into the second half.
Petrolia added a touchdown in the third
quarter when Bryce Tucker scored on a 2Continued on page 2B
2B
MINERAL WELLS 30 • BRIDGEPORT 27
Time runs out on Bulls’ comeback
The Bulls fought hard for
a comeback victory Friday
night in Mineral Wells, but
they ran out of time in a 3027 loss.
Down 30-13 with under
3 minutes left in the game,
the Bulls drove 38 yards for
a score when quarterback
Cody Henson connected with
Jace Hudson on a 12-yard
pass to cut the lead to 30-19.
A Dylan Hines kick cut the
lead to 10.
After Bridgeport’s defense
held Mineral Wells on fourth
down on their next possession, the Bulls took over at
the 28 yard line. With 5 seconds left in the game, Hudson caught a 21-yard pass
from Henson, and Martinez’
kick cut the lead to 30-27.
The Bulls tried an onside
kick, but the Rams secured
the ball and the victory.
Mineral Wells jumped out
early for a score with 4:26
remaining in the first quarter. Quarterback Hunter
McCoy connected with running back A.J. Poole for a 5yard score.
After forcing the Bulls into
a 3-and-out, the Rams struck
again when McCoy handed
the ball off to Poole who ran
33 yards for the touchdown,
giving Mineral Wells a 14-0
lead going into the second
quarter.
The Bulls finally put together a successful drive
early in the second quarter.
After an apparent touchdown was called back due to
a holding penalty, the Bulls
responded with a touchdown
on a 10-yard pass from Henson to Hudson. The missed
extra point made the score
14-6 Mineral Wells.
The Bulls’ defense forced
two consecutive series of 3-
and-out, and the Henson to
Hudson connection worked
again on a 10-yard touchdown pass with 2:34 left in
the half to cut the lead to a
single point.
The momentum shifted
back in the Rams’ favor
when Mineral Wells’ Gunner
Pederson ran in from 7 yards
out with just 1.7 seconds remaining in the half to put
the home team on top 21-13.
The Rams extended their
lead in the third quarter
with a McCoy touchdown
pass to Poole and a Miranda
Bell field goal to set up the
exciting finish.
The Bulls’ balanced offense
totaled 183 yards running
and 194 yards passing.
The loss evens Bridgeport’s
record at 1-1 for the season.
Story by Brian Knox from
game information provided
by Mike Riley.
Mineral Wells 30, Bridgeport 27
Bridgeport
0 13
Mineral Wells 14 7
0
9
14
0
- 27
- 30
First Quarter
Mineral Wells - Hunter McCoy 5 pass to A.J.
Poole; Miranda Bell kick
Mineral Wells - Poole 33 run; Bell kick
Second Quarter
Bridgeport - Cody Henson 10 pass to Jace
Hudson; kick failed
Bridgeport - Henson 10 pass to Hudson ; Ricky
Martinez kick
Mineral Wells - Gunner Pederson 7 run; Bell
kick
Third Quarter
Mineral Wells - McCoy 13 pass to Poole; kick
failed
Mineral Wells - Bell field goal
Fourth Quarter
Bridgeport - Henson 12 pass to Hudson; Dylan
Hines kick
Bridgeport - Henson 21 pass to Hudson;
Martinez kick
BridgeportMineral Wells
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. . . . . . . 24
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 27-183. . . .30-143
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . 194. . . . . . 230
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377. . . . . . 373
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . .14-32-0. . . 17-27-1
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36. . . . . .7-39
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 1-0. . . . . . .2-1
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 5-35. . . . . .7-45
Rushing - Bridgeport, Trent Schuett 85; Mineral
Wells, Poole 95
Receiving - Bridgeport, Hudson 94; Mineral
Wells, Poole 61
Passing - Bridgeport, Henson 14-32-0-194;
Mineral Wells, McCoy 17-27-1-230
VALLEY VIEW 54 • CHICO 0
Dragons don’t enjoy the view in loss
Valley View 54, Chico 0
Valley View
Chico
20 13
0 0
14
0
7
0
- 54
- 0
First Quarter
Valley View - Scott Willis 41 pass to A.J.
Kassen; kick fail
Valley View - Dustin Whetzel 5 run; Brandon
Tipps kick
Valley View - Willis 4 run; Tipps kick
Second Quarter
Valley View - Willis 14 pass to Cameron
Vesperson; kick fail
Valley View - Whetzel 22 run; Tipps kick
Third Quarter
Valley View - Whetzel 14 run; Tipps kick
Fourth Quarter
Valley View - Casey Boaz 18 run; Tipps kick
Valley View
Chico
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. . . . . . . . 4
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 39-298. . . . . . 0--9
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. . . . . . . . 0
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353. . . . . . . . -9
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . . . . 2-5-0. . . . . 0-7-1
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0. . . . . .2-15
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 5-0. . . . . . . 3-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 9-85. . . . . .8-50
Rushing - Valley View, Willis 12-127; Chico,
Tyler Bingham 6-7
Receiving - Valley View, Kassen 1-41-TD; Chico,
none
Passing - Valley View, Willis 2-5-0-55; Chico,
David Herrera, 0-5-1
Henrietta
unleashed
a balanced attack on the
visiting Paradise Panthers
Friday, resulting in a 5113 Paradise loss.
Adding insult to injury,
the Panthers lost starting quarterback Dylan
Goforth near the end of
the first half with a possible concussion. Braiden
Black took the reins and
managed to steer Paradise
to one score and 13 of 30
passing for 118 yards.
But it was no match for
the 557-yard Henrietta
onslaught. The Bearcats
ground out 244 yards on
31 carries but also went
for 313 and three scores
through the air.
The Bearcats scored
three times to take a 21-0
lead before Jonathan Lee
got Paradise on the board
midway through the second
quarter. He returned the
kick-off following Henrietta’s third TD for a 90-yard
touchdown. The kick failed
leaving it 21-6, and Henrietta scored twice more before
the half for a 35-6 margin,
including a TD pass with
just 13 seconds to go.
The third quarter was
more Henrietta as the ‘Cats
struck for two more touchdowns, both on short runs,
and added a safety when a
mishandled Paradise snap
went out of the end zone as
the Henrietta defensive line
scrambled to recover it.
Lee finally improved the
Continued from page 1B
rns.
Fleming ended the night
8-17 passing for 123 yards
and ran for 39 yards and
Messenger photo by Johnny Britton
to 20-0 in the first quarter
on runs of 5 and 4 yards after a 41-yard scoring pass to
open the offensive effort.
Two more scores in the
second period came on a 14yard pass and 22-yard run.
That made it 33-0 at the
half.
Valley View tacked on two
rushing scores in the third
period and capped the night
with an 18-yard TD on the
ground in the fourth.
Meanwhile Chico couldn’t
get the offense started. Seven pass attempts yielded no
completions and one interception while the net result
of 24 rushing attempts was a
minus-nine yards. The Dragons also lost 2 of 3 fumbles.
The Eagles had no turnovers despite five fumbles and
also did not have to punt.
Valley View ran the ball
39 times for 298 yards and
used the pass just five times,
completing two, but both
went for scores.
Eagle quarterback Scott
Willis keyed the offense
with 12 runs for 127 yards
and two scores and was 25 passing for 55 yards and
two more TDs.
Story by Phil Major from
by Lindee Hand.
BURLESON 32 • NORTHWEST 22
Elks run to victory over Texans
The clock didn’t work at
Elk Stadium Friday night.
The same might be said
for the Northwest run defense.
Burleson rolled up 530
yards of total offense, all
but 15 of it on the ground,
in a 32-22 win over the Texans.
The Elks scored once in
the first quarter and again
in the second - the first on
a Blake Smith 5-yard run
and the second on an Amery
Duncan 32-yard run. The
point after attempts on both
touchdowns failed but left
Burleson with a 12-0 lead at
the half.
While Northwest’s offense
remained quiet early in the
third quarter, Burleson put
together scores on back-toback offensive plays. Theo
Panthers lose
game, QB
Henrietta 51, Paradise 13
Paradise
Henrietta
0 6
14 21
7
16
0
0
- 13
- 51
First Quarter
Henrietta - Jake Roberson 34 pass from Seth
Crumpton; Blake Wiest kick
Henrietta - Cody Blanscet 17 pass from
Crumpton; Wiest kick
Second Quarter
Henrietta - Kolten Booher 1 run; Wiest kick
Paradise - Jonathan Lee 90 kick return; kick
failed
Henrietta - Crumpton 29 run; Wiest kick
Henrietta - Roberson 15 pass from Crumpton;
Wiest kick
Third Quarter
Henrietta - Booher 3 run; Wiest kick
Henrietta - Booher 1 run; Wiest kick
Henrietta - Safety, snap out of end zone
Paradise - Lee 33 run; Jarrett Roper kick
Paradise
Henrietta
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . . . . . 25
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 20-109. . . .31-244
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . 158. . . . . . 313
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267. . . . . . 557
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . .20-40-1. . . 19-25-0
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33. . . . . .1-43
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 2-0. . . . . . .4-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 5-50. . . .13-130
Rushing - Paradise, Lee 13-193; Henrietta,
Booher 13-123
Receiving - Paradise, Caleb Read 6-51;
Henrietta, Dusty Burch 5-96
Passing - Paradise, Dylan Goforth 7-10-140, Braiden Black 13-30-0-118; Henrietta,
Crumpton 19-25-0-313
Paradise total with a 33yard scoring run, and Jarrett Roper tacked on the extra point. The score was set
up by a Henrietta fumble.
There were 30 seconds left
in the third quarter.
Lee ended the night with
103 yards rushing on 13
carries. Caleb Read was the
top Paradise receiver with
51 yards on six catches.
Neither team could find
pay dirt in the fourth period.
The loss left the Panthers
at 0-2 while Henrietta improved to 2-0.
Story by Phil Major from
by Robert Johnson.
Boyd...
NOWHERE TO RUN
— A group of Valley View
defenders take down a
Chico ball carrier in Valley
View’s 54-0 win over the
Dragons Friday at Dragon
Stadium. Chico had -9 yards
of offense in the game.
It was a long night for
Chico and an easy bus trip
home for Valley View Friday
as the Eagles scorched the
Dragons 54-0.
The visitors went to the
runing attack early and often to leave Chico with an
0-2 record to start the 2009
season and even the scales
on last year’s 14-7 loss to the
Dragons.
Valley View built the lead
HENRIETTA 51
PARADISE 13
Hollars had the biggest play
of the night with a 90-yard
run up the middle to put the
Elks up 18-0. After Burleson’s
defense held Northwest in
check, Smith took the handoff on Burleson’s first play of
the next series and went 63
yards to pay dirt. The Texans
managed to block the extra
point attempt, their second
block of the night, but the
Elks led 24-0.
Northwest’s offense finally showed some signs of life
with 14 unanswered points
to close out the quarter.
Quarterback Taylor Barnhill’s 7-yard run got the Texans on the board, and Chris
Bain’s run for 2 made it 248. Barnhill scored his second
rushing touchdown later in
the quarter to cut the lead
to 24-14.
Just when it looked like
Northwest might get back
into the game, Burleson
scored again with a 3-yard
run by Duncan who also
added the 2-point conversion to extend the lead to
32-14.
Northwest’s
Cameron
Langer added a 6-yard
touchdown run in the fourth,
with a 2-point conversion
on a pass from Barnhill to
Kevin Meek but it was not
enough.
Barnhill threw for a gamehigh 163 yards on 14 of 21
passing. The Texans’ Eric
Clinton caught 8 passes for
77 yards.
With the loss, Northwest
drops to 0-2 on the season
while Burleson improved to
2-0.
Burleson 32, Northwest 22
Northwest
Burleson
0
6
0
6
14
12
8
8
- 22
- 32
First Quarter
Burleson - Blake Smith 5 run; kick blocked
Second Quarter
Burleson - Amery Duncan 32 run; run failed
Third Quarter
Burleson - Theo Hollars 90 run; kick failed
Burleson - Smith 63 run; kick blocked
Northwest - Taylor Barnhill 7 run; Chris Bain
run
Northwest - Barnhill 1 run; pass failed
Fourth Quarter
Burleson - Duncan 3 run; Duncan run
Northwest - Cameron Langer 6 run; Barnhill to
Kevin Meek pass
Northwest Burleson
First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . 24
Rushes - yards . . . . . . . 26-138. . . .60-520
Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . 163. . . . . . . 15
Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301. . . . . . 535
Comp - Att - Int . . . . . .14-21-0. . . . . 1-2-0
Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36. . . . . . . . 0
Fumbles - lost . . . . . . . . . . 2-1. . . . . . .3-2
Penalties - yards. . . . . . . . 2-10. . . . . .4-35
Rushing - Northwest, Tristan Ceasar 11-69;
Burleson, Hollars 18-217
Receiving - Northwest, Eric Clinton 8-77;
Burleson, Patrick Houston-1-15
Passing - Northwest, Barnhill 14-21-0-163;
Burleson, Brice Warren 1-2-0-15
by Robert Gage.
two scores. Stearns caught
three passes for 54 yards.
The loss evened Boyd
at 1-1 on the season while
Gunter improved to 2-0.
Decatur...
during the night. Junior
Leopard cornerback Dakota Nichols alone snatched
three of them out of the air.
However, despite his
passing woes, Parker did
connect on a pair of long
touchdown passes in the
first half. He had a 53-yard
touchdown pass to senior
receiver Brandon Jones in
the first quarter. Then, in
the second, he threw an
82-yard touchdown pass
to senior receiver Taylor
Hawkins.
Gainesville scored quick
on their opening possession.
They marched 58 yards
down the field on seven
plays before senior running
back and linebacker DeShawn Franklin scored on
a 25-yard touchdown run.
Franklin frankly stole the
show. In total, he rushed for
117 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. He
also had 45 receiving yards
and a receiving touchdown.
And on defense, he helped
out with two interceptions,
including one on the Leopard 1-yard line late in the
third. That nab proved fatal
to any Eagle momentum.
On Decatur’s opening
drive of the game, Taylor
fumbled a bad snap that
resulted in a turnover, and
turnovers told the tale of
the game.
The Eagles must now
figure out a way to limit
turnovers before they face
their third out of district
foe, Argyle’s Liberty Christian, in an away game next
Friday.
Alvord...
yard run to cut the lead to
18-11 after the successful
two-point conversion. Both
teams’ defense held strong
for the rest of the game to
provide the final margin of
victory.
Hartfield led the team
with 142 rushing yards and
21 yards passing. Luis Maldonado caught a pass for 20
yards.
Defensive standouts for
the ‘Dogs were Luke Haak
with several tackles for
losses and a quarterback
sack and Tanner Bowen
with a recovered fumble in
Pirate territory.
Alvord Coach Don Deweber credited better blocking
and hustle from his team
for the win, although he
was troubled by the Bulldogs’ three fumbles on the
night.
The win gives Alvord a 20 record for the year.
by Stacy Abbott.
CROSS
COUNTRY
Decatur
teams
place
well in
Haltom
Bigger schools proved to
be little problem for the Decatur cross country teams
Saturday.
Opening the season at the
Haltom Six Mile Relay, the
Lady Eagles placed three
teams in the top 33, including a fourth place spot for
the top team. And the boys
added an eighth place finish
for one team and 40th for
the other.
Decatur’s 38:32.90 was
just 42 seconds out of the
lead as 58 girls’ teams competed.
Decatur’s next team finished in 40:43.87 and was
11th, while the third team
recorded a 43:58.47 to place
33rd.
There were 72 boys’ teams
involved. Decatur ran the
course in 33:58.61 behind a
winning time of 31:02.62 by
Flower Mound, which also
had the second fastest time.
Decatur’s second team
was timed in 37:30.39.
CROSS
COUNTRY
Texans run
in relays
Northwest boys placed
fifth and the Lady Texans
eighth in Saturday’s Greenhill Relays.
The Texans ran the sixmile course in 31:47, paced
by Brandon Steed with a
7:14. Troy Taylor ran his leg
in 7:45, Stephen Johnson in
8:00 and Bryan Cooper in
8:18.
There were 51 boys’ teams
entered and 47 girls’.
Northwest girls ran a
41:03, with Jasmine Boutte
taking the lead with a 9:51.
Chelsea Reza ran her leg in
10:13, Cooper Mitchell in
10:19 and Victoria Rasmussen in 10:40.
The varsity boys B team
ran 18th in 34:15, paced by
Nick Fowler in 8:25, Josh
Dunn in 8:35, James McCann in 8:40 and Jared
Ward in 8:35.
The B team girls were
24th in 43:05. Malisa Lewis
led off with a 10:28 followed
by Chynna Hart in 10:54,
Allison VanGordon in 11:00
and Heather Patterson in
10:43.
3B
VOLLEYBALL
Decatur racks up wins
Decatur won four of six games
against a host of large schools last
Friday and Saturday at the Arlington Invitational volleyball tournament.
As a result, the Lady Eagles
played Incarnate Word in the consolation finals.
“Overall, we had a great weekend in a big 5A tournament,”
said Coach Claire Rose. “The girls
played at high levels, and they
concentrated on speeding up the
game.”
Decatur opened pool play Friday
with a 25-20, 25-12 win over Garland High. Sara Oxford had 11 kills
and Kortney Tompkins five. Fleming Smurthwaite set up 18 assists.
Oxford blocked six shots, and Carmen Cash was responsible for five
digs, along with four by Tompkins.
Ingrid Boatman served three aces.
Next, Decatur cruised past
Eastern Hills 25-16, 25-9. Oxford
banged seven kills and Smurthwaite five. Smurthwaite set up 10
assists and Joey Redwine nine. Annelise Carpenter had three blocks,
Oxford three aces and Cash three
digs.
Next was Abilene High, and despite a loss, Rose said it was the
high for the weekend. “The girls
played with a great tempo and
battled through each point,” she
said. “The teamwork throughout
that game was great on and off the
bench. Each girl stepped up to allow the entire team to play hard
and have great success.”
Abilene took the first game 2521, Decatur battled back to even
things 25-20, and the deciding
game was 25-20 Abilene.
Oxford slammed 17 kills and
blocked seven attempts, Smurthwaite recorded 19 assists, and
Cash and Claribel Trejo each had
four digs.
Heading into Saturday’s championships, Decatur first drew Odessa
High and won 25-14, 30-28.
Tompkins killed seven points
and Oxford six. Oxford also had
nine blocks and Holly Harrison
six. Smurthwaite and Redwine
each had 11 assists. Oxford dug
A WINNING TEMPO — The Decatur High School volleyball team collected several wins last weekend at the
Arlington Invitational Tournament and followed up with a win at home against Aubrey and Paradise Tuesday.
Above, Fleming Smurthwaite (right) and Ciara Currin attempt to block an Aubrey hitter.
out seven shots and Lynzee Jordan
five.
The Lady Eagles followed with
two long games before edging out
Weatherford 25-23, 29-27.
Oxford killed 11 shots and
Tompkins six, while Oxford had
four blocks and Smurthwaite four.
Jordan had 10 digs and Cash nine,
while Smurthwaite recorded 14
assists.
Incarnate Word stopped the
Lady Eagle streak 25-15, 25-11.
Oxford got seven kills and seven
blocks. Boatman added five blocks
and Jordan three digs.
“I was very proud of the girls
throughout the entire weekend,”
Rose said. “We did see lots that we
can still work on to get better.”
Overall, Decatur was 10th
among 30 teams, and all but two
were 5A schools.
The successful season continued
Tuesday with a three-game sweep
of Aubrey.
“This was a good win for us considering we had lost to this team
last year,” Rose said. “The girls
were mentally ready and did a
great job of executing new plays,
serving tough and keeping the ball
from hitting the floor.”
Decatur got wins of 25-15, 25-21
and 25-19.
Oxford racked up 11 kills, Tompkins seven, Smurthwaite six,
Harrison five and Boatman four.
Smurthwaite put up 21 assists
and Redwine six.
Ciara Currin blocked four attempts, Boatman and Oxford three
apiece.
Cash dug out 15 shots and Oxford seven.
“The girls also did a good job
of communicating on and off the
floor, keeping the tempo at our level most of the game,” Rose added.
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL
Sissies bucked
by Breckenridge
Boyd ponders
loss to Lady Lions
Bridgeport returned to volleyball last Friday to face off with
Breckenridge.
The Sissies opened with a 2520 win, but the Lady Buckaroos
evened the match with a 25-14
win.
The third game proved decisive as Breckenridge eked out a
26-24 win, and the visitors got
the final game 25-16.
“I was very proud of the way
the girls came together tonight,”
Coach Lynn Larson said. “We
played some really good rallies
CROSS
COUNTRY
but could not hold it together to
finish strong.”
Haley Meekins recorded eight
kills, Alicia Erwin seven and
Jessica Hartsell six. Meekins
also had six blocks and Erwin
three.
Lauren Rickey set up 14
points with assists and Jordyn
Hulsey added eight.
Lindsey Zachary and Katie
Cook each served six aces.
Meekins dug out nine shots,
Hartsell eight and Zachary six.
Boyd managed to get the first
game in Tuesday’s volleyball
match with Ponder. But the
Lady Lions took the next three
to secure the match.
Boyd eked out a 25-23 win
to open the action, but Ponder
evened things with a 25-19 win
and then continued its dominance 25-13, 25-16.
Brooke Barnett paced the
Boyd defense with 14 digs, to
go with four from Chelsea Landes and three by Paige Gittings.
Offensively Sarah Sanders
slammed five kills while Landes
had three aces. Mattie Perkins
contributed three blocks and
two kills at the net.
Boyd wrapped up the Argyle
volleyball tournament last Saturday with three losses.
First, the Lady Jackets took
on Wichita Falls and fell 25-6,
25-16, 25-10.
Next up was Anna, which
stopped Boyd 25-11, 25-13, 2515.
The final game pitted Boyd
against S&S Consolidated, and
the Lady Jackets were defeated
25-20, 25-11, 25-5.
BASEBALL
Sissies place
tenth at meet
Barlow to play in Puerto Rico next summer
Bridgeport girls placed
10th in Thursday’s Burkburnett cross country meet.
Irene Amador led the pace
in 14:23, good for 35th.
Tiffany Hawkins ran a
14:58 and placed 58th, with
Audra Hart right behind in
59th, one second later.
Renia Mack was 66th in
15:23, Maddy Hancock 69th
in 15:31, Emily Price 74th in
15:51, Courtney Cortez 77th
in 16:08, Katie Samples
87th in 16:53 and Leydey
Montoya 90th in 17:03.
In the junior varsity girls
division, Bridgeport placed
11th.
Decatur High School sophomore
Cody Barlow will represent the
United States and Decatur as a
member of Coast to Coast Baseball in Puerto Rico next summer,
July 4-10.
During the seven-day program,
Barlow will compete against top
amateur teams from greater San
Juan while receiving instruction
from Coast to Coast staff who
have played or coached at the collegiate or professional level. The
same staff will provide college
recruiting information to players
and parents in seminar format.
Each summer and fall Coast to
Coast sees about 2,000 players at
a series of nationwide tryouts.
Additionally, the organization pete at every level of college baseevaluates hundreds of applica- ball and professionally. Barlow
tions from players unable to attend showcased his skills for the Coast
a tryout event. From this
to Coast coaches at a recent tryout at University
pool, approximately 250
roster spots – comprisof Dallas, Aug. 10. At tryouts, players are evaluating 15 to 18 teams – are
filled with players seeked in four areas: hitting,
fielding, arm strength
ing to play at one of the
game’s highest levels.
and speed.
Barlow has also been
Based in Marietta,
invited to try out for the
Ohio, the 8-year-old proFort Worth Cats fall segram has taken more
lect 16-and-under basethan 1,600 players from
BARLOW ball team. Last year Bar46 estates to compete in
low was a freshman on
Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia the varsity team at DHS and was
named second team all-district as
and Puerto Rico.
The organization’s alumni com- an infielder.
In addition to his love for baseball, Barlow is a member of SADD
and FCA at DHS, and he attends
the First Baptist Church in Decatur. He hopes to attend the University of Texas in Austin where
he would like to play baseball and
major in criminal law.
In order to maintain his amateur status, Barlow will be raising
his money to help cover the team’s
expenses.
Persons interested in making a
donation can contact the Barlow
family or Coast to Coast Baseball.
To make a tax-deductible donation, call My Sports Dreams at
(800) 376-5988.
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Scott Locklear
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
5 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL
LUSH SCENERY in the country
but still minutes to town. 3/2
brick/rock home sits nestled in the
trees looking out into the vast open
countryside. 1,926 sq. ft. home
has plenty of room to hang out
but intimate enough for evening
gatherings around the fireplace.
Call Scott quick. $229,000
Construction & Excavation
681 W. Bypass 287
Alvord, TX
Office 940-427-3303
www.builtbyscott.com
“Over the river and through the woods,
to Locklear Country we go.”
SCOTT LOCKLEAR
BUILDER
REALTOR/BROKER
940-393-2727
BUY ME! BUY ME! BUY ME! I
am a new construction house that is
wanting a new owner. I have 1,602
sq. ft. living area inside me. I have
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which
means no more waiting your turn. I
sit on 3.2 acres in the country where
the birds sing and the animals play. I
also have a fireplace where you can
sit and warm yourself on those cold
chilly nights. There is an open floor
plan to me so conversation is flowing
and spaciousness is a given. I look
forward to meeting you and please call
Scott to buy me! I am a great price at
$149,000!
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PEN
1-12 ACRE TRACTS IN DECATUR. STARTING
$25,900
3+ ACRE TRACTS ON PAVED ROAD. CLOSE TO
TOWN IN GREAT AREA. (ALVORD)
11 ACRES, SOLID TREES WITH GREAT BUILDING
SITE. $89,000
3 ACRE TRACTS, ALVORD SCHOOLS. $36,000
6 ACRE TRACTS, ALVORD SCHOOLS.
12 ACRES. $99,000
23 ACRES. $169,000
Decatur
1606 W. Bus. 380
940-627-3080
940-389-9188
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OPPORTUNITY
Hwy 51
Acreage
Rhome
817-638-5100
BEAUTIFUL NEW
CONSTRUCTION in secluded
subdivision on 1 acre. Alvord
schools, in cul-de-sac. 3/2/2 with
fireplace, open floor plan with
split bedrooms, big bedrooms with
walk-in closets. Hurry and pick your
colors. Call Scott today!!! $149,000
Wise County’s
Bridgeport
192 W. Hwy. 380 #1 Real Estate
Company
940-683-3080
(per MLS statistical data)
Jimmie Armes • Jana Bearden • Lynn Clay • Martha Cleveland • Jay Conquest • Joey Duncan • Naomi Duncan • Sue Ann Denton
• Natalie Gary • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt • Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Angie Uselton • Geary Washburn
www.century21sueanndenton.com
ALVORD RENTALS FOR SALE
4-plex: units are 2/1, approximately
850 square feet, built 2005,
$239,500. 2 duplexes: units are 3/2,
approximately 1,150 square feet,
fenced yards, built 2004-2005,
$144,900/each. (940)393-8740.
Homes
128 Heritage Parkway E.
NEW 4/2, 2062 square feet living,
on 2 acres. 30X40 garage/shop.
Wood cabinets, granite tops, tile &
carpet floors. Decatur schools.
Pre-qualified, quick move-in.
$169,000. (888)283-1919.
50 ACRES
with home, barn, barn apartment &
shop. $535,000. (940)627-2682.
Alvord ISD- This custom home sits on 10 heavily wooded acres, perfect for viewing abundant wildlife on
the numerous trails cut throughout the land, and a stocked pond. The open floor plan makes it most inviting.
There are plenty of windows, large bathrooms, and beautiful floors throughout. The mother-in-law suite also
has wide doors and outside access as well. The 22x36 shop has air conditioned room for another office or
workout room.
Decatur – 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with fabulous living area, fireplace, art niches,
cooks delight kitchen with all appliances including a washer and dryer. Master has walk-in
closet, separate shower and tub, Fresh paint. Excellent schools, walk to downtown Decatur.
Sellers will provide 1 year warranty with reasonable offer.
HOMES
Bridgeport- This property is shear peaceful and on 1 full acre. The picturesque home is gorgeous in the shade of large trees. Two story, 3
large bedrooms, large living, large kitchen only begins to describe this property. Also, it has a garage for camper. A 20x30 garage/storage
and a carport all tastefully designed to fit the landscape.
Runaway Bay- This brick home has had some updates with plenty of room for a first family buy or great investment property. You will
appreciate the large family room and master bedroom. The deck on the back is most inviting and surrounds you with lush trees for extra
privacy.
Paradise-This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a large shady corner lot. The rooms are large and have plenty of storage. The kitchen has
been updated and has lots of counter tops. You are not far from the award winning Paradise schools.
Decatur- This country log home was built far enough off the road to help you enjoy clean country air with a heavy dose of quietness! This log home has porches on 3 sides for you to enjoy the
various wildlife around Greenwood. Dual AC units help regulate your comfort levels upstairs and
downstairs. Oversized garage has plenty of storage rooms and overhead potential.
LOTS/ACREAGE
Paradise-Beautiful 12+/- acres in the Paradise School District. Restricted area. Approx. 70% pasture and 30% wooded. Walnut Creek meter
and tap is on site. Deer and turkey are seen on property. Great location for home and plenty of room for horses, barns, etc.
Decatur- Rolling 54.17 acres in Wise County. Old homestead with barns located on property, but all value is in land. Dry creeks, live creek
and trees and open pastures define this acreage. Would consider dividing into 2 parcels.
COMMERCIAL
Rhome- This is a prime location for a retail business. Corner lot with 81 287 interstate access. Partially finished approx. 1,700 sq. ft.
building. Engineered plans are available in office.
Decatur- 4 acres with (2) 30X40 warehouses with concrete floors. 1 well and 2 septics. Great Commercial Location.
5B
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
Deloris
Geeslin
940-626-0921
Shelly
Renaud
DECATUR: New listing! Great starter home or
investment property. Enjoy this comfy home w/ gorgeous
Texas landscaping. 306 W. Hale St.
940-393-5923
GREENWOOD: 20+ acres with small lake, great home site,
good soil land. More available. $8,000 per acre CR 2425
DECATUR: Beautiful brick/stone custom home in Hidden
Oaks. Spacious floor plan w/game room. 1509 Thousand
Oaks. Recently reduced!
DECATUR: 1998 brick home with many extras
including landscaping, security system, sprinkler
systems, extra large lot. 1700 Oakmeadow
PARADISE: Don’t miss this beautiful treed 14 acres
with 3/2 home. Large shop, fencing and patio for
entertaining. Reduced this week! 800 CR 3342
PARADISE: 3/1 farm house on 6 acres, fenced, storage,
beautiful sunsets, AG exempt. Ready for horses! 1154 School
House Rd.
DECATUR: 1996 custom brick 3/2/2. Ready for move-in,
large corner lot. Reduced to $179,900. 1710 Oakmeadow
DECATUR: Commercial lot includes metal building &
storage. Lots of visibility and high traffic count. 706 W Walnut.
Great location for your business!
LAKE BRIDGEPORT: Lake lot with mobile, metal barn &
privacy fence. Asking $55,000
DECATUR: 32 acres East of town on paved road. Partially
fenced, grasslands with lots of quiet. $8,000 per acre CR 4511
DECATUR: 30 acres with trees & privacy, easy access to Hwy
380. $220,000
PARADISE: 2.5 acres on paved road, co-op water, electric,
pipe fencing. Thompson Rd.
AMON CARTER LAKE: 1 waterfront & 12 lake view lots
with privacy ramp & sandy beach. Priced to sell at $45,000$107,000
RUNAWAY BAY: Lot 5 on Haynie Dr. Heavily treed. $4,000
BEAUTIFUL TREE COVERED
1.4 acres, corner lot, very clean,
3/2, large rooms double wide. Excellant price, $79,900. Stone Real
Estate, (817)694-5547.
CASH WHOLESALE
to the public. Low overhead. Save
thousands. (817)637-1357.
PENDING
Runaway Bay - Wonderful
waterfront view! 3/2, 2 living &
office. $139,000
Decatur - Clean home on large lot,
open floor plan, plenty of storage, all
appliances stay. Call for your appt.
now!
Decatur - 3/2, close to middle school
in Eagle Addition.
Lakefront Property - 2/1.5 on 1/3
acre. Dreamy lake cottage remodeled
inside out. A/C vaulted ceilings, wrap
around deck. $119,900
Decatur - 11.88 acres Unrestricted,
paved roads, already planted with
crops. $90,000
Chico - 10+/- acres, flat, unrestricted.
$95,000
Runaway Bay - 4/2 2+/- acres with
pond, many trees, 2nd in-law home.
$175,000
TakeAdvantage of Tax Credit & Low Interest Rates!!!
Sharon Blessing, Agent
940-577-2488 • 940-627-4427
Marilyn Gokey, Agent: 817-929-5910
Tracy Spear, Agent: 830-456-7415
104 N. Trinity • Decatur, TX 76234
CHICO 3/2
2-carport, 3 lots, CH/A, storage
shed, storm shelter, wood fence,
washer/dryer connections. Sell:
$62,000; rent, $600/month,
$600/deposit. (940)393-3869.
CUSTOM 2006 HOME
4/2 on 2.68 acres. Fenced, horses
OK! (817)237-4300. R33893.
K&P Homes, Inc. 20 used homes,
all refurbished. Financing available.
Springtown, TX. (817)677-3446.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3/2/2 double wide, garage, 2-living
areas, fireplace, appliances, Decatur ISD. $795/month, P&I. Bad
credit negotiable. (940)210-4376.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Like new, large 5-bedroom, 3-bath,
2.5 acres. 36x48’ pole barn.
$795/month P&I. (940)367-8072,
(940)465-0011.
FREE pre-qualifying! All applications accepted. Hurry before
$8,000 tax credit runs out. Foreclosed 3-5 bedroom double wides
on 1+ acre. Time is running out.
www.1stchoicehomecenters.com
(972)221-9800. RBI35796.
Modular foreclosure!!!! Built like a
regular home, 3/2 on 1.336 acres,
north of Fort Worth. Special FHA financing available. Buy before
11-09, receive $8,000 tax credit
from Uncle Sam. 1(888)868-6343.
RBI35796.
BEAUTIFUL VIEW
2-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,700
square feet, Paradise ISD, 2 or 6
acres, landscaped, sprinkler system, trees, tank. $296,000.
(940)969-6622.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE
New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-living,
acreage with new barn. $268/down,
$701/month. Very EZ qualify.
(940)627-8700.
2 ACRE LOT FOR SALE
Heritage Creek Estates, Phase 1.
Decatur ISD. $39,900/OBO.
(940)399-6201.
LOTS IN ALVORD
Corner of Business 287/Elm Street.
.448 acres, $37,500. 1/3 acre on
Wise
Street,
$9,500.
(940)393-8740.
CHARMING 3/2
home in Lake Bridgeport. Recently
updated throughout. Priced below
market for quick sale. Broker,
(940)389-6515.
Shady Retreat on 1.4 acres
14X80, 1979 BAYSHORE
Needs work, all appliances, some
furnishings. Must be moved! $1,000.
(972)804-2126.
RHOME, 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH
2-car garage, newly remodeled,
covered porch, 2 storage buildings,
completely fenced city lot. $69,900.
Agent, (940)577-2733.
2-bedroom, 1-bath, 12X50 trailer,
completely converted. Great starter
home. $6,500. Call (817)713-9090
or (940)393-8660.
OLLIE
SANDERSON
R E A L
E S T A T E
Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383
Clint Sanderson, Realtor
Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761
940-627-1990
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OPPORTUNITY
Beautifully treed lot in Decatur! Very well maintained brick 3 bedroom, 2
bath home with deck and fenced yard. $119,900 Call Marilyn
247 acres near Saint Jo with a mixture of pasture for grazing and woods for
hunting and a large stock tank. $2,950/acre Call Marilyn
Decatur Building Lot in King’s Terrace Addition. $18,000 Call Marilyn
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! $54,000 Call Rhonda
www.Remax-Texas.com
New Construction! 2030 CR 4010
3/2, 1,520 sq. ft., open concept, enormous living/family area,
heavily treed. 5 minutes to Decatur schools. Shop building
permitted. Easy commute to Metroplex too! $139,900.
Call Eric owner/agent 817-269-9070
Patti Thrasher
Marilyn Read
Carrie Endsley
Jack Amon
Rhonda Thompson
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940-368-1811
Eric Cannon
tanahomes@yahoo.com • www.tanahomes.com
940-393-5317
301 Half Moon Way
Spacious custom home with
great features like 2 fireplaces,
large country kitchen with many
cabinets and countertops, huge
master bath. $185,000
137 PR 4443, Rhome
3/2 on 2 ac. fenced & cross
fenced, above ground pool
well maintained manufactured
home, storage.
DECATUR- Offices with 3,840 sq. ft., downstairs
is leased, upstairs has two separate suites
w/kitchenettes & reception areas. Upstairs has
been upgraded w/granite countertops, extensive
molding and wainscoting. Investors welcome. Call
for details.
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.
$239,900
Home & Workshop
on 30 + acres of pasture, trees
and tanks. Property is cross
fenced so is perfect for horse
or cattle. MFG. on it, which
currently produces income.
FORESTBURG - 3/3/2CP on 30.59 acres. Brick
home, 60X30 barn, 15X60 slab, tack room & water,
x-fenced, stock pond, 2 yr. old concrete storm
shelter, loafing shed, trees, wildlife hunting, varying
topography for ATVs. Was $279,900 Now $265,000
RUNAWAY BAY- 3/2/2 built in 2003. Home has
new granite countertops, cer/tile in kitchen & baths,
split bdrms, WBFP, open concept, awesome fenced
bkyd w/vine covered dog run, great curb appeal &
landscaping w/total yard sprinkler sys. $169,900
PENDING
PENDING
113 High Meadows
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage
on 1 acre of land. Energy efficient
built home with low e windows,
solar board, cocoon insulation,
walk-in closet, fireplace, security
system, corner lot, community
water system. Waterfront lot on
Lake Bridgeport $179,000
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car
garage, spacious country home
on 14+ acres. Gated community.
Barn with living quarters, tack
room, washing area, 5 stalls,
water and electric to barn, round
working pen, pasture, pond. This
property is FOR LEASE TOO.
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! $319,900
DECATUR - 4/2/2 on quiet tree lined cul-de-sac. WBFP, island in kitchen, split
bedrooms, ceramic, wood and carpeted floors, fresh paint, large backyard with in
ground pool, play scape and wood deck for family fun. $162,000
PARADISE - JUST LISTED! 3/3.5/3CP on 5+/- acres, stained & scored concrete floors,
lg. bdrms., open concept, breakfast bar, dining, could have 2 masters, flex space upstairs
w/half bath, two ponds, workshop and pasture. SECLUDED in trees, co-op water. Will sell
w/2 or 5 acres. $237,500
DECATUR - 3/2.5/2 on 15.93 acres, TX sized rooms, WBFP, island in kitchen,
walk-in pantry, lots of windows, split bedrooms, 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
BRIDGEPORT - 2/2 duplex for lease. Call for info.
PARADISE- 5/10 acre tracts, minimum 2,000 sq. ft. homes, trees, paved roads.
Restricted! Great prices at $75,000 each
SILVER LAKES- 1 acre lot, trees, close to boat ramp and club house. Restricted
subdivision. $34,900
14101 FM 51. Beautiful
custom home on 27 + acres.
3/2.5/ study and many other
great features. Workshop with
living quarters or office area,
equipment storage and 2
stalls. Must see this home too
appreciate. $325,000
LAND
109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE
DECATUR
9 ACRES - GREAT LOCATION IN AURORA.
88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR
FARMING OR LIVESTOCK.
41 ACRES - SUNSET
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
DECATUR - 5,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING,
OFFICE/WORKSHOP $2000
N. TRINITY - OFFICE SUITE $350
ALL HOMES SECURED WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY!
GOT BUYERS, NEED LISTINGS!
THE MARKET IS MOVING! ARE YOU READY TO MOVE TOO?
WE LIVE IN
WISE COUNTY &
BOYD: 2/2 frame home, formal dining,
fireplace, hardwood floors, central heat and air,
2 car carport, storage building, coastal, pecan
trees on 3.87 fenced acres.
Reduced to $135,000
If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call
or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV.
Best deal on moving, set up & trim
outs. Bonded, licensed & insured.
(940)433-3117.
Preferred Properties
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BRIAR: 3/2 double wide on 1.192 acres, excellent condition, island in kitchen, new
carpet, large corner lot, fenced backyard, storage building, some trees. Hurry & move to
the country and enjoy the summer. $49,900 PENDING
HASLET: 4/2/3 brick and stone home in Lonesome Dove Estates. Formal dining,
bar in kitchen, lots of tile, bonus room upstairs, home updated, fireplace, sprinkler
system, corner lot. $297,700 CLOSED
BOYD: 0.6 acres, old house not livable, city water and sewer. $25,000
BOYD: Two older houses that have been used for a daycare, extra large lot, trees.
Both for $150,000 or will sell separate. Call office for details.
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. REDUCED TO $357,000
WILL SELL FOR
BALANCE OWED
4/2 on 2 acres. (817)237-4471.
R33893.
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BOYD: A unique 2/2/1 rock and cedar home,
large living & dining combination with fireplace,
tin ceilings & slate floors. Kitchen has granite
countertops & antique stove, 2 master suites,
large sun room that opens on slate patio with
in ground pool, gold fish pond with open patio
off master bedroom, hot tub. Must see to
appreciate! $179,900
TURNED DOWN
FOR A HOME LOAN?
3, 4, 5-bedroom double wides, Wise
County. Will work with credit issues.
$800-$900/month. (940)465-0011.
Nice brick 3/2/2 plus 2 living areas, workshop and fenced yard with trees.
$117,000 Call Marilyn
1999 OAKWOOD
3-bedroom, 2-bath, 28x44 double
wide. $25,000/OBO with free transport
within
100
miles.
(940)393-1709.
WOW! 3 & 4-BEDROOM
new homes, 1+ acre. 92% credit approval rate!! $8,000 tax rebate while
it lasts! Call! (940)627-8700.
month.
Wonderful updates to this spacious 4/2 home. Freshly painted interior and
recently installed laminate flooring. There is a large covered deck on the back,
newer 360 sq. ft. storage building with loft, storm cellar, older 4 stall barn and
pipe fence on 1.682 acres. $114,900 Call Marilyn
$0 down for LANDOWNERS!!!
You're Approved! Your land is
your credit! Qualify for $8,000 tax
rebate. Easy owner financing programs! (903)463-1576.
FSBO, 3/2/2
built in 2003, fireplace, fenced backyard, landscaped, Whispering
Winds Estates, Alvord. $124,000.
(940)393-8969.
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only
$675
(817)437-3268.
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CUSTOM HOME FOR SALE
IN GATED COMMUNIMTY
109 Oak Grove, Boyd. 5/4 on 5
acres, game & media rooms. Too
much to list. (817)887-6991.
ONLY 2 LEFT
NEW PALM HARBOR
3/2
only
$399/month.
(817)307-4370.
RENTERS NEEDED
3/2 with office. (817)237-0500.
R33893.
Each office is independently owned and operated.
Lots
10 ACRE LOT
River Bend Estates, Decatur. Private, gated community. $139k.
(817)714-1759.
MOVE-IN READY!
Enjoy country living in a very nice
double wide. 3-bedroom, 2-bath.
Approximately 1,344 square feet on
2 acres. Freshly remodeled w/big
upgrades. 167 CR2133, Shenandoah Subdivision near Valley View,
(near I-35). $77,500, owner finance
not
available.
FSBO.
(940)634-2127, leave message.
MOVE-IN-SPECIAL
4/3 on 1 acre. E-Z Qualify, zero
down. (817)237-4504. R33893.
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MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY
Lesley Nivens, e-Pro
940-367-3652
Beverly Whetsell
940-399-9545
www.wisecountyrealestate.com
Ellen
Johnston
President/CEO
817-379-3111
WE SELL WISE COUNTY!
WONDERFUL COUNTRY PLACE on 12+ acres.
1 mile west of Wise County line. The 2 story,
3/2/2 home is 2,773 sq. ft., built in 2004 and is
set back from road. A MUST SEE! Reduced to
$259,900
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PRICED $80,000 BELOW LAST APPRAISAL - Fabulous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home Bridgeport ISD. In ground
pool and spa. 1,800 sq. ft. pool house. Must see! $5,000
carpet allowance. Reduced to $295,000
2 REALLY NICE 2
ACRE LOTS just south
of Decatur off paved
road. Deed restrictions
(no mobiles, etc.). These
lots are a real find, have
many mature trees & are
among very nice homes.
Decatur ISD. $50,000 &
$55,000
DORA ANDRADE MELISSA BAILEY NANI BREASHEARS KATHY FISHER BRUCE FURGERSON
817-996-3202
940-393-5336
940-577-1452
817-637-1651
940-393-5464
JOHN LANIER SHERRY LAYTON
940-399-8246
940-627-9714
940-644-5800
TWO MASTER SUITES in this
move-in ready custom located in
Silver Lakes Ranch. Bring your
best offer to this seller who is
ready to part with this fabulous
four bedroom three full bath
home. The open concept main
room is 27'x27' with beautiful
hand scraped hardwood flooring
extending into the hallways of
the two wings of the home. The
kitchen features an island with
custom cabinets and granite
countertops. The home is situated
on two scenic acres and has austin
stone and brick facade with a
metal roof. $269,000/offer!
Bringing you the BEST in North Texas!
*SUNSET - Awesome 64 acres with three tanks, open meadows, trees. $5,500/AC
*SUNSET - 80 acres with open meadows, tank, and tons of wildlife. $3,737/AC
*CHICO - Beautiful 40.9 ac with rolling meadows and native hardwood. $4,750/AC
*SLIDELL - 30 acres of open pasture, peaceful views, and stock tank. $7,500/AC
*RHOME - 3/2.5/2 brick construction on two acres with 30 x 40 shop! $229,000
*ALVORD ISD - Privacy on 10 acres heavily treed with seasonal creek. $78,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 5 acres with 40 x 50 insulated shop! $105,000
*SILVER LAKES RANCH - 5.6 beautiful treed acres in Alvord ISD! $49,900
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Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch
RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER
LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR
Best of
WISE
940-393-2476
New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome!
Lisa G. Caraway,
940-393-2476
lisagcaraway@yahoo.com
Bruce
Furgerson
817-996-3202
bfrealtor.com
2009
Se habla español
CUTE 2 BEDROOM, 1
BATH with large corner lot.
Large porch across front of
home. Newer roof. Home
has Central Heat and Air.
Now is the time to own this
home while loan programs
still available for 1st time
homeowners. Decatur schools.
$76,500
CECE LISBY
940-399-9141
ARELI RODRIGUES JIM VANCE
940-399-3015
940-627-5358
1705 S. FM 51, Suite #104 • Decatur, TX
940-627-9040
www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
GRACIOUS IMMACULATE
HOME with large porch on 3
sides! Has large charming eat-in
kitchen, sure to evoke wonderful
CeCe Lisby
feelings of yester-year but with
940-399-9141
recent updating. Large landscaped
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corner lot, storm shelter and
good off street parking and circle
concrete drive. $159,900
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
Nani
Brashears DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX- For sales in Alvord
940-577-1452 CHICO- Fine country living, 2 story, 12 acres, 2,700 sq. ft. Reduced!
nani12@embarqmail.com
JAMIE K. LEE
940-577-2402
DECATUR- 5 acres, mature trees, restricted, outside city limits.
DECATUR- Almost 2 acres, custom home nestled in the oak trees,
energy star w/10 yr. warranty
DECATUR- Upscale neighborhood town home, 3/2/2, ready to move-in.
LEASE HOMES AVAILABLE!!!
Sherry
NEW LISTING- Live in Decatur, work in Ft. Worth, condo with Sundance
Layton
Square view!
940-399-8246 NEW LISTING- Get-a-way home or starter home with 1,600 sq. ft. barn/shop!
NEW LISTING- Comfort and Style- 3/2/2 home, almost 3 acres. A MUST SEE!
sherrylayton
@embarqmail.com NEW LISTING- Ranch style home, 3/2/1 with 40x50 shop, fenced backyard.
PRICE REDUCED- 3/1 charming home w/WBFP, 28x 44 open shop, near downtown.
PRICE REDUCED- 3/2/2, good neighborhood, w/WBFP. Call for details.
Visit our website for a complete list: www.parkerpropertiestexas.com
REDUCED $20,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!
John Lanier
940-627-9714
jrlanier@gmail.com
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. $214,900
6B
RENTALS
• Apartments • Business
Property • Condos/Town
Homes • Duplex Housing
• Homes • Mobile Homes •
Rooms • Roommate Wanted
• Spaces & Lots • For Lease •
Wanted to Rent • Wanted to
Lease • Facilities • Storage
Buildings
RENTA
Apartments
BRIDGEWOOD
Executive Suites
Bridgeport, TX
NOW
LEASING
Executive
Office Space
2,700 sq. ft.
1450 FM 51 S.
Decatur
(formerly First Financial Bank)
940-627-4584
Washer & dryer included
Garages available
1&2 Bedrooms Available
Office space for lease. Approximately 2,000 square feet. Prime location. (940)389-5407.
940-536-9346
Shop with apartment in Bridgeport.
$500/month
plus
deposit.
(940)433-8887.
2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO
$500/month, $300/deposit. No pets.
Call
(940)644-2713
or
(817)929-1930.
Efficiency apartments for rent, all
bills paid. (940)433-3133.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
Business property
Quality space for lease. Great location, medical/office. 3,368 square
feet available. Call (940)627-2778
for information.
Condos, town homes
For rent: Runaway Bay condo, 1/1,
on 1 level. No pets, no smoking.
$600/month, $250/deposit. Water,
sewer & trash paid by owner. Contact Gussie Groves, (940)627-4397.
1,000 square foot office space for
lease at 605 N. Business 287, Suite
104. See Mary at Karl Klement
Properties, Inc., 605 N. Business
287, Suite 102, Decatur.
LOVELY 1-BEDROOM CONDO
water view, all appliances included.
Runaway Bay, HOA swimming pool.
$550/month plus deposit. Senior
discount. (972)834-8111.
1ST MONTH FREE!
5,000 SQUARE FOOT
Commercial insulated building. Of-
Mobile
homes
for
rent.
(940)389-0636 or (940)575-2275.
fices, suites & warehouse. Reduced
to $2,000/month! FM 51 North, Decatur. Cannon Property Managment. (940)368-1811.
Individual office suite with full
kitchen and conference common areas for lease in downtown Bridgeport. $300/month, $250/deposit and
1/8th of monthly utilities. Call
(940)393-3429 or (940)393-1638.
RETAIL STORE
2,400 square feet, all electric, storage area. Office building, 3,400
square feet, kitchen, conference
room, all electric. (940)872-2521.
Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom,
downstairs, pool side, with washer &
dryer. $600/month. (940)626-9603.
2 bedroom, 2 bath, large newer
brick construction, separate
laundry room, central A/C, stove,
refrigerator, dishwasher
included. No Pets,
No Smoking, Credit &
Background Check Required
$695/month
Turkey Creek Ct., near Fred’s
Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom duplexes. Bridgeport & Decatur.
$650-$750/month, month-to-month
lease. Dusty, (817)307-0057.
Homes
Cannon
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
“Timeless Elegance”
PROPERTY FOR LEASE
NEW LEASE!
1511 N Bus 287
Decatur - 2/1
$850/month • $300/deposit
All homes include lawn care.
$300 OFF 1ST MONTH
Decatur: 3/2, 6257 N. FM 51.
Bowie: Garden Terrace Apartments,
704-C & 710-D East Wilbarger.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement
Properties, contact Elaine,
(940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Appointment Agent Tana
940-627-5859
View at www.tanahomes.com
***NOW AVAILABLE IN BOYD***
Decatur, 410 W. Brady, 3/2/1, very
nice. No smoking. $850/month,
$600/deposit. (940)577-2488,
agent.
DECATUR/BRIDGEPORT
Very nice, large 3/2 and 2/2, in great
location. No pets/smoking.
(940)627-9028.
Duplex for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath.
602-A Crestridge Court, Decatur.
$800/month. (940)964-2631.
Duplex for rent. Paradise ISD.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, no pets.
$700/month. (940)683-4380 or
(940)389-1357.
Eagle Mountain Lake waterfront,
2/1 on 1.6 acre lot. $850/month.
(817)903-5976.
BRAND NEW HOMES FOR LEASE
$850/MONTH, $500/DEPOSIT
3-bedroom, 2 full bath, appliances,
washer/dryer connections. Fenced
yard,
covered
porch.
(817)270-4660.
www.shorthornpm.com.
1711 Chenoweth Street, Decatur.
3/2/2, all brick, pets welcome.
(817)247-0246.
2 HOUSES FOR RENT, DECATUR
2/1/1, large yard, 800 S. Trenchard.
2/2/carport, 205 N. Chico.
$725/month plus deposit, each.
Mark, owner/agent, (940)704-7212.
2 RENTALS AVAILABLE
2/1 home with or without horse facility, $1,250/month. 2/1 mobile,
$585/month. Deposit required.
Paradise. (940)683-3552.
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT!
3-bedroom, 2-bath, duplexes in Alvord. $725/month. $475/deposit.
Fenced backyard. No smoking, pets
OK w/pet deposit. (940)393-8740.
2-bedroom, 1-bath house. Laundry
room, large kitchen, CH/A, fenced
yard. No smoking, no pets, trash
paid. Refrigerator & stove furnished.
Rental & credit references required.
$700/month
plus
deposit.
(940)393-6405.
For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex
in
Alvord.
$650/month.
(940)393-0696.
3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent in
Decatur. $600/month, $600/deposit.
(940)393-6832.
817-825-4647
2-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent.
140
CR3743,
Boonsville.
$450/month, 1st & last month
move-in. (940)399-6853.
2/2 frame, newly remodeled,
washer/dryer/refrigerator, water
well, 1,200 square feet. 2 miles west
of Slidell. $525/month, $450/deposit. No pets. (940)389-5323.
3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent,
502 W. Main, Decatur. Recently remodeled, CH/A, laundry room, stove
& dishwasher. Fenced yard. Lease
& credit application required.
$775/month,
$700/deposit.
(817)439-8893.
3-bedroom,
1-bath
house,
$650/month, $350/deposit. No
smoking, no pets. References required & checked. 1810 N. Trinity,
Decatur.
(940)644-2461,
(940)393-3637.
BRIDGEPORT
4/2, 2 living areas, WBFP, CH/A, 2
acres, shop, barn, storm cellar.
$1,175/month plus deposit. Available 9/1. References required.
(817)366-7167.
3/1, Rhome, available
$825/month. (817)764-9996.
now.
• $450, 1 bedroom, Decatur,
301 South Trinity
• $750, 2 bedroom, 2 bath,
Bridgeport
• $850, 3 bedroom, 2 bath
Bridgeport
• $895, 3 bedroom, 2 bath
Decatur, 800 N. Miller
• $850, 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1 Acre,
FM 1655
• $850, 3 bedroom, 1 bath,
Cottondale
• $1,200, 3 bedroom, Alvord,
109 Lynch Street (beautiful home)
• $2,500, 3/2/2 on 14 ac.
with 5 stall barn and all the
amenities. Gated community
940-368-1811
www.cannonrealty.net
3-bedroom, 2-bath on 1/2 acre for
rent in Slidell, across from school.
$650/month, $1,500/deposit.
(903)767-4016.
3-BEDROOM, 3-BATH
$360/month! 5%down, 20-years @
8%! Must see. For listings
(800)544-6258 x S517.
3/2 brick home in Rhome. Call
Becki, (817)307-3709.
Brick home with bonus shop building for rent, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
2-car carport, CH/A, Decatur ISD,
fenced backyard. (940)627-6553.
Bridgeport, 3/2, CH/A, 2,300 square
feet. $1,000/month, plus deposit.
Lease required. (940)389-0949.
Decatur house, 3-bedroom, 2-bath,
2-carport, garage, storm cellar.
1-year lease, need references.
$950/month, $600/deposit. 805 S.
Trinity. (940)575-4556.
Duplexes
***MOVE IN SPECIAL***
1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT!
Bridgeport Area
3-bedroom, 2-full bath. Vaulted ceilings, appliances, W/D connections.
Fenced yards available. Pet
friendly. $750/month, $400/deposit.
(817)270-HOME. www.shorthornpm.com.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000
square
feet
for
lease.
(940)627-2510.
3/2 and 3/1 covered carport, Decatur. $850/month, $700/deposit. We
provide water, trash disposal and
mowing.
(940)389-1963
or
(940)627-0074, ask for Vickie.
OFFICE SUITE
just off Decatur square on North
Trinity. Cannon Property Management. (940)368-1811.
3/2/1 duplex, Decatur. No pets, no
smoking. $750/month, $600/deposit.
Available
in
September.
(940)393-5177.
OFFICE SPACE &
YARD FOR RENT
FM 51 South • Decatur
1500 sq. ft.
$1,500/deposit - $1,500/month
Some bills paid
979-540-8658
CRESTVIEW PLACE
A PA R T M E N T S
ONE BEDROOM BLOWOUT
Reg. $695 Now $550
Two Bed.
Three Bed.
NICE RHOME DUPLEX
2/2 w/appliances, washer/dryer
hookups, lawn care. Covered parking/storage. No smoking. Some pets
O.K. $695/month, $500/deposit.
Owner/Agent (940)399-3900.
BRIDGEPORT
DUPLEX
887sq.ft.
1127sq.ft.
$760
$900
BAD CREDIT? WE CAN HELP!
• 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
New Ranch Style Home!
OPEN HOUSE
3 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, brick, cedar post,
full length porch. Built anywhere you want it! Land
Available! Call Kurt today to schedule an
appointment.
940-210-2303
101 N. Stadium • FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Call for free
information
1-800-585-4303
ext. 2302 or visit
www.TexasWiseRealty.com
1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008
Cher Tilghman
®
FIRST
REALTY
Danny Hodges
Realtor®
940-393-1339
Mary Ann Hodges
Broker Associate
940-393-0414
940-627-5940
LAND
Decatur ISD - New subdivision adjacent to National Grasslands. Large Oak trees, paved
roads, ponds, wildlife, beautiful views, 2 & 3 acre lots.
Nocona - 150/223 acres, good fence. All priced to sell at 1,995/acres.
Alvord - 3.6 acres w/shop, electric, water & insulation. $85,000
Alvord - 3 city lots w/2 water wells, fence. Priced to sell at $30,000.
Decatur - 1, 2, 10, 11, 78, 86, 143 acres.
Alvord- 30 acres w/well, barn, trees, tank on hillside. 70 acres w/pecan trees, close to Grasslands.
Alvord - New subdivision - Whispering Wind Estates, lot w/city water & sewer.
Alvord - 14.5, 17, 36 & 51 acres w/Hwy 287 frontage. Great commercial piece or development.
Alvord - 13.5 acres with direct access to Grasslands. 1/1 apartment in barn.
COMMERCIAL
Alvord - 13 acres, 3,000 sq. ft. shop, office building, barn, steel corral & trees. Hwy 1655
Alvord - Commercial property. Shop & office w/Hwy 287 frontage on 13 acres.
HOMES
Haslet - 3/2/2 on large lot, well, landscaped w/fence.
Alvord - 11.8 acres, w/DW, 2 stall horse barn, storage building, new roof, fresh paint large porch/
deck, big stock tank. Quiet peaceful living!
Alvord - 3/2, 6.7 acres, w/barns, access to LBJ Grasslands.
Alvord - 3/1.5/1, brick home in family neighborhood. Close to park, with fenced backyard.$84,000
Decatur - 3/2/2, quiet neighborhood close to historical downtown w/trees. Reduced!
Alvord - 2/2.5 brick w/in ground pool. 40X60 shop plus 3/2 double wide on over 1 acre.
Alvord - 3/2/2 on 1 acre, fenced backyard. Faux painting, bay window, close to schools.
Decatur - 3/1 fenced backyard. Come see family home today!
Alvord - 3/2/2 brick, WBFP, on landscaped corner lot w/fenced yard.
Springtown - 5/3 on 2.5 acres, large trees on hillside. $92,500
Alvord - Well maintained 3/2 brick home on 4 acres. Gorgeous living area w/floor to ceiling
windows. Stained concrete floors throughout. Barn w/electricity & water, tack room & wash rack,
separate garage, lots of trees, landscaped, pipe fencing.
Sunset - Custom rock & stone home among lots of Oak trees on 133 acres. 4/4/2 faux painted,
wood floors, large media room, split bedrooms. Gorgeous views, abundant wildlife, barn, shop,
equipment shed, covered & open patio. Home has many extras.
Decatur - Brick 2 story 3/2.5/2 on 10.01 acres. Faux painted throughout. Media room, sun room,
WBFP, large kitchen w/custom cabinets, fenced backyard, landscaped, shop w/concrete floors.
®
Each office is independently owned & operated.
940-665-0376
Fred Meyers, Broker
Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860
Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530
Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968
®
,
BRING YOUR HORSES AND LIVE IN THIS GORGEOUS HOME ON
2.3 ACRES IN COPPERFIELD ESTATES, BRIDGEPORT!
Juston Wenham
817-733-3444
www.christophergracecustomhomes.com
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
New Listing in Frost Hartsell Addition- Well built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on .723 acre lot with open
floor plan, new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. This could be yours for the price of $142,000
531 CR 1331 - Completely remodeled 3/2/2 home with open concept living/dining/kitchen area, all new
appliances, A/C unit, electrical, low E windows and much more situated on 1.34 acres. Reduced to $142,000
2210 Ridgewood - 2 story 3/3/2 brick/stone home located in Fair Oaks Addition in Bridgeport. Still have time to
pick colors, flooring and more. $239,000
386 Heritage Creek - 3/2 brick home in restricted Heritage Creek sits on 2.156 acres with a great view of the
lake. 48 x 25 barn with workshop and stalls, round pen, fenced & cross fenced. Reduced to $180,000 Owner
will consider leasing for $1,600 month.
1407 Mockingbird Lane - Great starter or retirement home located on large lot convenient to schools,
shopping and features split bedrooms, see thru kitchen to living room, study and nice size rooms. Priced at
$105,000
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. Was $199,900 NOW $157,900
CR 3470 - New subdivision in Paradise. 2 – 7 acre tracts to choose from to build that dream home, scattered
trees and more.
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
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. Reduced to $179,900
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. $10,000 Selling Bonus by September 30,2009
Springtown- Looking for that fixer upper, nice area with 3/1 single wide home on 2.68 acres with lots of mature
trees, storage buildings, partial fenced. $60,000
203 Halfmoon Way- Great view of Lake Bridgeport from this covered patio, home features split bedrooms.
Open living room, breakfast & kitchen, brick WBFP, wood & ceramic floors, extra 1/2 lot, lots of windows and
much more. Reduced to $179,900
906 Turkey Creek Ct.- Neat home with lots of curb appeal, features open living room, dining room & kitchen
areas with split bedrooms, backyard features covered patio, landscaped, garden area and storage building. A
must see at $134,900!
Outside Bridgeport City Limits- 2 story Victorian home sits on 4.33 acres with pipe fencing, storage building.
Home features 2 living & dining rooms, large kitchen for gatherings, high ceilings and master suite with sitting
area and WBFP and much more.
Commercial Building with excellent Hwy frontage, building offers 2,600 sq. ft. of office space, 3,000 sq. ft. shop
area fenced off.
587 CR 1743 Owner says sell this great weekender or permanent home. 2/2 furnished home with water view
of Lake Bridgeport, 4 RV hook-ups, water purifying system, lots of shade trees. $62,500
Lots Located in Fair Oaks Subdivision- 1 lot is a corner and the other is an interior lot with several trees. Call
office for details.
Decatur- Approximately 6+/- acres with approximately 620’ of Hwy 380 frontage near Decatur. Call office for
details.
Investors Look Here! 4-plex town homes just listed in Runaway Bay. All rented out and good income numbers.
Enough room to add another unit on these 1.050 acres. $235,000
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
159 Speer Lane- Country living at it’s best in this 3/2 brick home in Alvord nestled back in mature trees on 4.7
acres with several pecan trees.
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
Tryall Dr.- Golf Course Lot situated on 11th tee box with scattered trees ready for your dream home. $20,000
Lake Bridgeport- Waterfront lots on Crows Point in the Lakeshores Addition.
Noon-5PM
This gorgeous 1 story features custom cabinetry, extensive tile, hand scraped
hardwoods, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, sprinkler system
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. A MUST SEE!
Just Reduced to $249,900
C a l l u s n ow. We ’ l l B u i l d Yo u r L o t o r O u r s
We h a v e a v a i l a b l e l o t s o n t h e G o l f C o u r s e ,
A c r e a g e o n T h e L a ke a n d A c r e a g e i n D e c a t u r, B r i d g e p o r t
and Runaway Bay!
Club House Covered Patio View
Executive estate, 4,400 square feet,
4-bedroom, 4-bath, media, 3+ garage, 2-fireplaces, wet bar, jacuzzi.
$2,700/mo. (940)325-8700.
House for rent. 3-bedroom, 1-bath.
$800/month, $550/deposit. 4 miles
north
of
Decatur.
Call
(940)389-4737 after 4p.m.
In Decatur, 2-bedroom, 1-bath
house, double carport, fenced. Pets
OK. $750/month, $750/deposit, first
& last. (940)399-9721.
Large 3/2 house in Decatur.
$1,100/month plus deposit.
(940)433-8887.
NEW HOMES FOR LEASE
IN RUNAWAY BAY!!!
($850/month, $500/deposit). Lovely
3-bedroom, 2-full bath homes situated in quiet, wooded yards. All appliances & washer/dryer connections. Privacy fenced yard. Pet
friendly. (817)270-HOME,
www.shorthornpm.com.
Older 2/1, CH/A, at the edge of Decatur.
$650/month.
Call
(940)389-6370.
Mobile Homes
1-bedroom trailer, furnished, electric
& water paid. Bridgeport.
$500/month. (940)683-2442,
(940)393-9500 or (940)683-4166.
2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, CH/A,
Washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove.
Well water. Fenced yard. NO
SMOKING. $400/month, $400/deposit. (817)925-3538.
2/2 single wide, 16x60, water well,
septic system, excellent condition.
Slidell area. $525/month, $450/deposit. (940)389-5323.
3-bedroom, 2-bath Palm Harbor
home in Rhome. Call for more details.
(940)255-9104
or
(972)998-4277.
3-bedroom, 2-bath single wide on
2.59 acre. Owner finance.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
3/2 double wides. Boyd ISD, water
included, fireplace. Springtown ISD.
Sewer/garbage supplied, appliances
included on all. N O
PETS!
(817)220-8033.
4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on 1
acre.
(817)281-4311,
(817)422-3023.
4/2 double wide, 2-years-old, garage, storm cellar & storage building. New Fairview area.
Call
(940)969-6085, (940)393-1103.
Chico, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fresh
paint, new carpet, central heat, electric range. $550/month, $550/deposit. (719)660-5992, cell, ask for
Kevin.
Country living, close to Decatur. 3/2,
large sized mobile home, fenced
yard. $900/month, $600/deposit. No
smoking, no pets. (940)627-7068.
For rent, mobile home, Boyd area.
$350/month. (940)393-2112.
Paradise ISD. 3/2 double wide,
sewer/garbage pick up supplied, appliances included. 1/2 acre. NO INSIDE/OUTSIDE
PETS!
$650/month,
$350/deposit.
(817)220-8033.
Slidell, 2-bedroom, 2-bath mobile
home on 4 acres. No smoking, no
pets. $650/month plus 1st & last
month’s rent. (940)626-4581.
Rooms
ESTABLISHED BUSINESS
for sale. Convenience store/bait
shop near Wise County Park.
(940)644-2000.
Employment information
Roommate wanted
Professional roommate wanted.
Background check. Nice, clean,
quiet 4-bedroom house in Rhome.
$500/month plus utilities. Call
(817)637-8822.
Spaces & lots
Mobile home
$160/month.
(940)433-8887.
EMPLOYMENT
Business opportunity
Decatur,
rooms
for
rent.
$400-$475/month, utilities & cable
provided. Deposit & references required. No smoking, no pets.
(940)393-3819.
lot, RV lot.
Bridgeport.
P&W Mobile Home Park. Space for
rent, $150/month. Apply at Bridgeport Gold & Silver, Tues.-Sat.
(940)683-3535.
SUNSET RV PARK
Centrally located between Decatur,
Bridgeport, Bowie on Highway 287.
Full hook-ups, free laundry, free
wireless internet. (940)845-2007.
Wanted to lease
Caddo/LBJ National Grasslands
District Office Lease Interest
U.S. GOVERNMENT WANTS TO
LEASE OFFICE SPACE-The Forest
Service current lease expires November 2009. We have a continuing
need and seek interested parties in
leasing office space and parking.
AMOUNT: 4,000 square feet of rentable space. Rentable space must
yield 3,300 to 4,000 useable square
feet.
LOCATION: Decatur, TX. Must be
Highway 287 frontage or an equally
accessible to the public highway location.
REQUIRED: First class office space
to accommodate 14 employees.
This should include receptionist
area, two restrooms, conference
room, kitchen, storage area and
separate offices. Parking for 25 vehicles, in fenced, lighted, customer
parking for twelve vehicles with no
less than two accessible parking
places per lot with both lots immediately adjacent to the office.
TERM: 10 years, 5 years firm term
with one 5 year renewal period.
OWNERS AND AGENTS: Contact
office listed below for further information.
Alison Newell, Contracting Officer
USDA, Forest Service
1720 Peachtree Rd, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404/347-2514
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Now Hiring: companies desperately
need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours.
$500 weekly potential. Info.
(985)646-1700, Dept. TX-3278.
Adult/Elderly Care
Home care assistant needed for elderly couple. $400/week, Mon.-Fri.,
Spanish speaking preferred. Call
Isabel or Jose, (469)939-5270 or
(972)221-1711.
Childcare
Babysitter needed in Decatur for my
2-year-old son. Weekdays, normal
office hours. Call for details,
(940)799-7404.
Food manager/housekeeping
needed Mon.-Fri., 12:30-6p.m. Must
pass criminal background check &
drug test. Apply in person, College
Street Childcare, 805 S. College,
Decatur.
Infant/Toddler
teacher,
10:30a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Fri. Also
floater/cook/housekeeper. Must be
minimum 18-years-old. Apply in person, College Street Childcare, 805
S. College, Decatur.
Food service
Now hiring cooks, servers, bartenders. Breakfast cooking experience
required. Apply in person, The Club,
400 Half Moon Way, Runaway Bay,
Mon.-Fri., 9a.m.-5p.m.
Medical/Dental
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
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
SNURSING
UNNY HILLS
AND
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Retail/Sales
RECEPTIONIST
Position available for
busy Primary Care Clinic
located in Decatur, Texas.
Must be able to multi-task
and work in a fast paced
environment.
Duties include scheduling
patients, patient check-in/
out, phone calls and
insurance verification, etc.
Friendly and polite
attitude is a must.
Full time with benefits.
Call to apply
940-627-0013
or fax resume to
940-627-1900
BHCC
Senior Care Health &
Rehabilitation Center
Now hiring for the following
positions, due to growth
• PORTER
701 West Bennett Rd.
Decatur
or call
940-626-2800
EEO M/F/D/V
Office
Director of sales for the newly
opened LaQuinta Inns & Suites, Decatur. Sales experience necessary.
Hotel experience a plus. Salary plus
bonuses. Apply in person,
(940)627-9603.
is looking for warm, energetic
self-starting individuals to
become part of our winning team.
CNC programmer & set-up person
in Wise County. Proficient in Master
Cam, 4th & 5th axis a plus. No
phone calls. Resumes only to CNC,
P.O. Box 258, Boyd, TX 76023.
Full or Part-time
102 W. Cates • Bridgeport
Due to continued growth, Home
Health Care of North Central Texas,
Inc. is currently seeking Triage RN
for weekend call/visits. Base pay +
per visit rate. Company car and fuel
provided. Enjoy being off Mon.-Fri.
every week! Please fax resume to
(940)683-3302
or
call
(940)683-3300
for
more
information. Kim Cantrell RN, Administrator.
GIRLING HEALTH CARE
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS
Seeking caring and dependable
people to work flexible schedules in
the homes of elderly and disabled
clients in your area. Will assist with
preparing meals, shopping, personal care, errands, and more. Must
be at least 18 years of age with a
clean criminal background and reliable transporation. No license or
prior experience required.
Fax resume referencing Ad # 9844
to (254)965-7685. For an application, call (877)885-7056. Apply online at www.girling.com or apply in
person at 2301 West South Loop in
Stephenville. EOE/MFDV.
Monday - Friday
• Self Motivated
• Good Communication Skills
• People Person
Salary plus
incentives.
Benefits available.
Send resume to
P.O. Box 149, Attn:
LD, Decatur, Texas
76234.
CDL drivers needed. Clean driving
record required. No drugs, no alcohol. (940)210-3915.
Please inquire within facility
Bridgeport Health
Care Center
Advertising
Salesperson
Needed,
Full-time
Trades
• LVNs
• CNAs
• Dietary
REHAB
2:00-10:00 shift
ONLINE
LISTINGS
7B
JOB OPPORTUNITY
For Experienced
FLORAL DESIGNER
Excellent opportunity for the right applicant.
Send resume to
P.O. BOX 149, Attn: L, Decatur, TX 76234
• RN -
Behavioral Health Nurse Mgr.
• Med Surg - C.N.A/PCA full and part time
Wound Care RN/PRN
• Lab - Blood Bank Supr.-BSMT-ASCP
Dialysis * Behavioral Health * ICU
One year Blood Bank Supr.
CCU*PACU*Med/Surg* Cath Lab
exp. preferred.
• LVN - Med/Surg * BHS * Dialysis * Rehab
• Therapy Services: *PT Woundcare
PTA /full time * COTA *OT/PRN
• Dietary - Diet Aide & Ambassador
Part time and PRN
• Wound Care - RN PRN
2000 S. FM 51 • Decatur, TX. 76234 - A not for profit hospital
www.wiseregional.com - EOE - Job Line: 940-626-2525
Up to $7,000 RN Bonus
Miscellaneous
Help wanted at Comet Cleaners.
Paid vacations & holidays. Apply in
person, 1400 FM 51 South, Decatur. (940)627-1122.
Part-time evenings, experienced office cleaners. Good pay for individual or team. Decatur area. Cell
(214)535-8738.
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Landscape workers needed. No
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finest materials and taste. 5 acre lot with gorgeous view of pond and park surrounded by oak
trees. Gated entrance, community pool, club house, greenbelt and jogging path welcome you
home. Iron door, hand scraped wood floors, Granite, stone and outdoor living keep you there
to stay. Game room, media room, gourmet kitchen. You NEED to see this luxe gem!
Directions: From 287 & 114 Junction - Take the Bridgeport 114 W. exit - continue on 114 to
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Rhome: 3 bedroom, 2 bath older home with
screened porch which could be converted into
another room, recently installed HVAC. New
roof July 2009, residential or commercial.
Great location on Main Street. Price
reduction to $119,500 Call Bob Boughton,
940-393-5194
Bowie: 2 acres on Hwy 59, 3 metal buildings
with concrete floors, 5,484 sq. ft. Phase 3
power source. 3 RV spaces with water &
electric. Bright outdoor lighting systems for
evening work. $165,000 Call Cliff Moon,
817-229-6599
RHOME: Executive home, 4/3/3 with granite
countertops, media room, large covered patio
with outdoor fireplace, landscaped and
3,187 sq. ft. Must see! $314,900 Call Pam
Davis, 817-296-9050
HASLET: 3/2 single wide on 2.35 acres,
fenced and cross fenced, 24x24, 2 stall barn
with concrete walkway and water. Horse lovers
special! $84,900 Call Carol Bailey,
817-229-1303
Looking for just
the right job?
Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online
www.messenger.com/class
ECI CHILDFIND/FOLLOW-ALONG
COORDINATOR
If you would like to be part of a team of people changing the lives of
babies and families in Wise County we’d love to hear from you. The
ChildFind/Follow-Along Coordinator is responsible for developing
and implementing public awareness/child find activities according to
the Agency’s Public Awareness/Child Find Plan. Implements Agency
Follow Along Program to include conducting screenings, enrolling
and tracking infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays.
Participates on Speakers Bureaus for professional, community, and
civic organizations; works with families in the community to screen
children for developmental delay and makes referrals for ECI services
as necessary. Must have an Associate degree in Early Childhood
Development or related field with 3 years paid employment experience
in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), or a school, hospital, or clinic
setting, working with children birth to 3 that have developmental
delays or disabilities. Our competitive wages & incredible benefits,
including up to 3 weeks paid time off per year makes this an excellent
place to work.
Fax or email resumes to vickid@readystart.org or
469-385-2983. No phone calls. Non smokers welcome!
8B
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
DRIVER
We are seeking a dependable person with a good driving record and
great attitude. Apply in person to
Jodi Dusek, Karl Klement Properties, Inc., 605 N. Business Highway
287, Suite 102, Decatur.
QUALITY S&S PAINTING
Interior/exterior, new/remodel.
Power wash brick/vinyl siding.
Free estimates. Call Brenda
(940)433-2557,
(mobile)
(940)389-0845; or Mary Ann
(940)969-2128.
Drivers needed for end dump and
vacuum trucks. Tanker endorsement required. (940)577-5847,
(940)389-2579.
Jerry’s Waterline Service has an
opening for an experienced oilfield
worker. Minimum 25-years-old
w/clean driving record. Apply in person at 4566 N. US Highway 287, Alvord; or call (940)626-8248.
Liquid tank driver needed for over
the road. HazMat endorsement required. 2-years driving experience.
(940)433-2519, (817)996-9786.
Looking for EXPERIENCED OIL
PRODUCTION/FLOWBACK OPERATORS to work in an innovative
fast-growing company. Great working environment and compensation
is EXCELLENT, above the rest.
Company offers full benefits. Travel
required. To apply go to:
www.manekenergy.com and click
on “Careers”.
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.
Team drivers needed for local/OTR
freight hauling. Truck provided.
Clean driving record & drug free.
References
checked.
(940)210-3915.
Childcare
CHILDCARE IN MY BOYD HOME
Mon.-Fri., 5a.m.-6p.m., any ages.
Infants welcome. Boyd School pick
up/drop off. $80/week. Lower rates
for
more
than
1
child.
(817)694-4561.
Business
Rick’s
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Roll/Off Container
Service for
Trash & Debris Removal
Haz-Mat Containment &
Removal
940-683-3770
EXPERIENCED SALES
person looking for position in Decatur area. Available immediately. Call
Roy, (940)781-8192.
DAVIS PIANO TUNING
Tune & repair all types pianos. Call
for estimate, (817)706-4964.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL
Sheetrock ✣ Tape ✣ Bed ✣ Texture. New construction, remodeling,
add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
KAT KARES
Child/elder care; house/pet sitting;
shopping, appointment ride assistance; tutoring (former teacher);
party planning. (940)210-5485,
parrishkat@gmail.com.
R-30 PREMIUM BLOWN
insulation, 50¢/square foot installed.
(940)210-2194.
Ford Sales
PERSONNEL
Karl Klement Ford has an immediate opening for:
• Qualified sales staff
Experience preferred but
not mandatory.
For more information contact:
Derek Sugg at 940-627-1101
or 1-800-772-8928
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Western Transportation
We are seeking commercial
vehicle drivers with Haz-Mat
endorsements to work in the
East Texas / Louisiana area. We
operate Peterbilt tank trucks and
fuel the oil well “frac” site
equipment. We are going to hire
8 - 10 drivers to work in the
East Texas area.
If you are interested, please call
940-627-2689
Start Pay $12.36 hour
Paid Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Holidays
Nice Equipment
Painting - Interior, Exterior
Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More
BULLDOG DRILLING
Bulldozer, backhoe, pier drilling.
Also construction & lot cleanup.
(940)399-7713.
Williams’ Hauling
& Tractor Works
WORRY FREE
SOLUTIONS
Seamless Gutter Metal
Construction
• Gutters • Carports
• Metal Roofs
• Metal Buildings
• Privacy Fencing
Lucas Thompson
940-284-0420
www.worryfreeseamlessgutters.com
Housecleaning
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.
DO YOU NEED IT CLEANED
References and good rates. Call
(940)399-3836.
THE CLEANING BUCKET
Domestic & commercial. Housekeeping, cleaning, make ready, new
construction, offices & homes. Call
for free bid. (940)372-0634,
(940)768-2341, Amber.
Let me fix it
A+HANDYMAN SERVICE
General home repair/maintenance,
auto tune-ups, lawnmower/tiller
tune-ups. Fence, sprinkler maintenance/repair. 30+years experience.
Dependable, trustworthy. Call Karl,
(817)995-7960, (940)627-1115.
ALL AROUND HANDYMAN
Framing, trim, fencing, drywall,
doors/windows, decks, painting.
15-years experience. Owner operated. (817)781-1778.
ATKINS HOME REMEDIES
General home repairs, custom
wooden window & door screens.
Free estimates. (254)967-5343 or
(254)842-9094.
CUSTOM BUILT CABINETS
Kitchen, bath, entertainment centers. Remodel or new construction.
(817)980-0753.
DAN PROCTOR CUSTOM HOMES
New homes; garages; patio covers,
enclosures; room additions, remodeling. 35-years experience.
(817)881-9023.
HOME REPAIRS
Carpentry, minor electrical & plumbing. Free estimates. (940)389-0582.
US Hwy. 287 South, Decatur
All Types of
Remodeling
Miscellaneous
IN-HOME CHILD CARE
Located in Rhome now enrolling
day and after school care. For more
details,
call
Angela
at
(214)686-0342.
Certified home health aide searching for duties in Wise/Parker County
area. (817)304-0625.
Home Improvements
& Repair
940-389-4943
Daycare now accepting new children in my loving smoke free country home. Alvord. (940)399-9743.
Adult/Elderly care
RUSSELL’S
Call Us
For All Your Home Needs
Daycare in my home. Affordable,
flexible schedule. Decatur area.
Please call for more information,
(940)210-4414.
Bridgeport, TX 76426
Work wanted
RAY’S PAINTING
Better work, better price. 20-years
experience. Cell, (940)389-7400.
FARM AND RANCH
MILLER’S PAINTING
& remodeling. Interior/exterior; also
paint & stain fences. We also do
drywall
&
wood
repair.
(817)683-7850.
R & K HANDYMAN SERVICE
Specializing: all types home repairs; custom cabinets, counter
tops; dog houses; mower repair.
(940)627-6399, (940)799-1667.
• 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
Tutoring
FREE UKULELE LESSONS
Decatur Music. Lessons start September 12. (940)626-2120.
FARM AND RANCH
• Farm Equipment • Fencing
• Lawn & Garden • Livestock
• Livestock Care/Training
• Livestock Lost & Found
• Livestock Stud Service
• Livestock Supplies
• Miscellaneous • Mowing
• Pasture & Feed • Poultry
FARM A
RANC
Farm Equipment
2007 Kubota L2800, 30 HP, 4 WD,
w/front-end loader, HD mower, box
blade, 170 hours. $16,500. Cell,
(817)832-0942;
home,
(940)969-2565.
3-POINT BACKHOE
Koyker KB60, like new, 15” bucket,
fits any category one. $5,000.
PR4283,
Redbird
Farm,
(940)433-8697.
CATTLE TRAILER
20’ Featherlite aluminum with front
compartment, 2-years-old. $15,500.
Call (940)393-2698.
Check out
www.hendershotequipment.com
for great deals on Case IH tractor
packages, Vermeer hay equipment,
PJ trailers & Rhino shredders.
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Great storage! The best containers
at the best price. (817)726-7669.
Fencing
A LOCAL BOY
Build well houses, small barns. Privacy, wrought iron, horse fences.
Fence row clean out, repair,
post-hole digging. Bob-cat work.
Cattle guards. (940)442-4441.
AFFORDABLE FENCING
All types, including chain link, wood
privacy, vinyl, farm fencing. Installation or repair. (940)626-9290.
www.affordablefencing.net.
AL SALINAS FENCING
Pipe, braces, cable, tubing, gates,
cattle guards, entryways and all
kinds of wire fences. (940)577-0878
or (940)210-0789.
ALL TYPES OF FENCING
and welding. Pipe fencing, barbed
wire, cedar split rail fencing, etc.
(940)210-1242.
WWW.TX3DRANCH.COM.
BOBBY’S FENCE
All types fencing. Free estimates.
Over 25-years experience.
(817)444-3213.
CHRISTIAN COWBOY FENCING
Barbed wire, horse & goat. New
fence & repairs. Steve, cell,
(817)360-6385;
home,
(940)626-4660.
Quality work.
Premium Customer Service
Guaranteed Satisfaction.
Residential Commercial Service
TECL# 22014
• New Custom Homes • Steel Buildings
• Small Commercial • Remodels
• Service and Repair
For an honest, competitive estimate
Call 940-453-4086
TAR & CHIP SEAL
By CD Paving & Seal Coating
What is Tar & Chip Seal?
Tar & Chip Seal is a less expensive
pavement than blacktop or concrete.
It can be applied to a base surface or an
older cracked-up blacktop surface. It is a
layer of hot, liquefied asphalt tar which is
followed by a layer of 3/8” chip rock and
then rolled to compaction.
• It stays clean
• It will last 12 to 15 years
• It will not wash out
• It keeps cool in summer
• It is maintenance-free • It has beautiful curb appeal
• Parking Lots • Driveways
• Ranch Roads • Streets
WE ARE FULLY INSURED
Toll Free
1-888-TAR-N-CHIP
www.cdpaving.net
Office in Fort Worth
FARM & RANCH FENCING
Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed
wire, entrances, solar gate operators, repairs. Jim at (940)367-7505.
Lawn and garden
A-1 OUTDOOR HANDYMAN
Landscaping, gardening, yard work;
home repairs/improvements; pond,
waterfall & flagstone creations.
30-years experience. William Osteen, (940)255-2639.
Miscellaneous
AG HAULING
Hay, panels, shavings, etc. Texas,
surrounding states. Competitive
rates, professional service on hot
shot flatbed w/tarps. Also, hay hauling field to barn. (940)300-3384.
Mowing
ALL PRO LAWN CARE
lawn service, landscaping, clean up,
hauling off, tree trimming. Dependable, affordable, free estimates. Dylan, (817)891-1600.
LONE OAK LANDSCAPING
Personalized landscape plans,
20-years experience. Plants furnished, you plant or we plant. Sod,
tree work,
decks/patios/walls.
(940)389-1778.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED
36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted.
(817)444-0861, Teater.
WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE
RIDING LAWN MOWERS
Used lawn mowers for sale. Parts &
service available.
(940)433-2255.
Livestock
ASK ABOUT TREE TRIMMING
AND SPRING CLEAN-UP
ACREAGE MOWING
Tractor services. Plowing, seeding,
aereating, tilling, fertilizing available.
Tommy, (940)482-6578.
CUSTOM ROUND HAY BALING
Cutting, baling. Also, field mowing
services. Experienced & professional crew. Contact Scott Smith,
(940)399-7613.
12% all stock, $6.99, 50 lbs. Deer
corn, $6.49, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,
$10.89, 50 lbs. Southwest Cube,
$6.39, 50 lbs. AGVantage Farm &
Ranch Supply, 1817 N. Highway
287, (1 mile north of Highway 380),
Decatur. (940)627-2312.
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.
ALL NATURAL BEEF
straight from the ranch. Young, tender, no growth hormones/antibiotics.
Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
Klean Kut
Lawn Care
AQHA HORSES FOR SALE
Running bred & foundation bred.
Reasonable prices. (940)427-9600,
(817)528-2028.
Mowing • Edging • Trimming
Commercial or Residential
Brush Hog Mowing
ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED
Will remove or buy unwanted
horses or trailers. (817)360-7617 or
(940)210-5552.
Kenny Moran
Cell 817-247-9965
Office 940-433-5470
BUY-SELL-TRADE
All classes of horses, ponies, sheep
& goats. Riding horses guaranteed.
Also, buy livestock, utility, flatbed
trailers.
(940)224-1470,
(940)644-5956.
LIL’ ACRES FARM & LAWN
Care. Licensed & insured. Residential, commercial & agricultural. Mowing, weed control, lawn programs.
(940)210-5686.
C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES
143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash,
checks,
credit
cards.
www.cbarm.net, (817)929-3612.
CERTIFIED ANGUS STEERS
Grain fed. No antibiotics. No hormones. Half or whole. We can deliver to your processor or ours.
Contact Mickey, (817)371-2168; or
Chris, (972)342-5539.
For sale: 3 gentle, heavy bred, black
cows. (940)389-3816.
GOATS FOR SALE
Boer, Nubian, LeMancha, Saanen.
Wethers, bucks & does available.
All
ages.
All
de-horned.
(940)210-2506, (940)644-2251.
LABOR DAY SPECIAL!
Pygmy goats: colorful babies, nannies & billies, $30-$75. Buy 2+, get
$5 off each. (940)433-2438.
Insured
Hunting
EXCELLENT DOVE HUNTING
9
Bar
Ranch.
$50/day.
(940)393-5853.
Pasture and feed
12% all stock, $6.99, 50 lbs. Deer
corn, $6.49, 50 lbs. Laying pellets,
$10.89, 50 lbs. Southwest Cube,
$6.39, 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!
LLAMAS
weanlings (6-months-old), adults,
bred females, guardians & pet quality. We provide training & support
for new owners. (940)433-5897.
50 years of actual
service in Hay Sales.
Try us and see if our
prices can be beat!
LIQUIDATING ENTIRE
LONGHORN HERD
9 cows, 8 calves, no bull! $9k for all.
(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624.
Charles H. Taylor
REGISTERED ANGUS
bull, 8-years-old. New design/precision. $1,500. (940)389-1886,
(214)491-8670.
ALFALFA HAY
3-string bales, approximately 115
lbs., $16/each. Horse quality.
$17/each, delivered. Get your hay
stored
before
winter!
(940)626-9880.
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS
Gentle, exceptional herd sire,
4-years-old, proven producer,
$2,500. Also 18-month-old herd
sire prospect. Bulls come with registration papers. Also for sale: various certified Angus heifers and
cows.
Contact Mickey @
(817)371-2168 or Chris at
(972)342-5539.
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS
bulls, quality genetics for fast growing calves. 8erAngus.com,
(940)393-2825.
REGISTERED THOROUGHBRED
mare,
10-years-old,
$900.
(940)644-2000.
Livestock care/training
Horse stalls for rent. Full, partial or
self-care. (940)210-6741.
HORSESHOEING & TRIM
Texas certified farrier. Office,
(940)644-5140; cell, (940)399-6981.
HORSESHOEING BY J.E. HARRIS
$25 for trimming. $65 for shoeing.
Call (817)902-1766.
Thank you,
940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728
940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000
ALFALFA HAY
High quality large & small squares
available. Call (940)389-3891.
COASTAL 4X5
net-wrapped round bales. $50/bale.
Delivery available. (940)577-2323.
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 in barn, fertilized. No
minimum. Between Alvord/Decatur.
Delivery available. (817)991-7625,
(940)627-2813.
COASTAL HORSE HAY
squared, fertilized, barn stored. Decatur. $6/bale. (940)577-5499.
Coastal round bales, $50-$60/each.
(940)224-3990.
COASTAL
square & round bales, horse quality.
SC Squared, (817)944-9451.
For lease: small pasture for horses.
$100/month. (940)433-8887.
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
FARM AND
RANCH
COLORADO 3X3X8
Alfalfa hay. Arizona 3 string Alfalfa,
small squares. Coastal small
squares. All horse quality.
(940)393-6095.
CUSTOM HAY BALING
North Decatur, Alvord, Allison,
Slidell, Krum areas. Coastal round
bales only. Will consider shares.
(940)389-1400, (940)627-7186.
CUSTOM ROUND BALING
Small or large fields. Pasture mowing, dozer work, dig tanks, housepads, roads and driveways. (940)
393-2456, (940)433-8051.
HAY FOR SALE
Large round bales. (940)389-6100.
✭COASTAL HAY✭
Large round bales, heavily fertilized
& herbicided. Near Alvord, will load.
(940)872-2197.
Poultry
Hens, $5-$8, white, brown & green
egg layers. Boer kids for sale. Call
Jeanne, (817)707-5573.
PETS
• Pets
• Pets Lost & Found
• Pet Care/Training
• Pet Stud Services
PETS
PETS
TEA CUP YORKIES
9-weeks-old, full-blood (no papers),
2 males, 1 female, $500/each.
(940)389-5875, (490)393-6499.
Cat Napper reclining sofa & love
seat, $1,200. Sofa new, never used;
love seat, hardly used. Brown microfiber. (940)255-0648.
Yorkie puppies
for sale. Males, $200; females,
$250. (940)210-5200.
Nice stuff! 2 washers/dryers. Matching leather reclining sofa & love
seat. Dining table (seats 6)
w/matching bar stools. Wrought iron
w/marble top sofa table. Antique
carved
buffet
&
more!
(817)919-3867.
Pets lost and found
Lost: 2 dogs. Yellow Lab & Golden
Retriever mix. Last seen Tuesday,
Sept. 2, FM 2265, Chico.
(940)644-2811, (817)266-0743.
Pet care/training
ADORABLE DOG GROOMING
& pet sitting. Serving Wise & Tarrant
County. (817)983-3261, cell;
(817)489-3023.
LET ME COME
take care of your animals when you
can’t. Reasonable rates based on
required services. (940)627-1608.
NEW GROOMER
$5/off 1st groom. 10% discount to
senior citizens. Noah’s Ark Pets,
600 W. Walnut, Decatur.
(940)626-1414, by appointment.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
• Appliances
• Clothing/Jewelry
• Furniture
• Garage Sales
• Firewood
• Miscellaneous
• Auctions
MERCHAN
FOR SA
Pets
!!ATTENTION!!
We suggest that our readers thoroughly investigate any advertiser
before investing any money.
YORKIE PUPPIES
AKC, 1 female, 2 males, born
6-27-09.
Taking
deposits.
(817)489-3822.
115 GALLON AQUARIUM
All glass, salt or fresh water. Includes: Refugium filter, protein
skimmer, Pro Aqua light system,
4-door oak cabinet, beautiful saltwater fish, live rock reef and live coral.
Original cost, $4,500+; 1-year-old,
now $1,500. (940)575-4846.
AKC YORKSHIRE TERRIERS
Tiny, toy & standard sizes. See
puppy & parent photos at:
www.URnextpup.com
(940)507-0082, (940)567-2800.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
puppies. Tri, Blue and Red Merles.
6 weeks old on 8-7-09. Call
(940)389-0632 or (940)374-9933.
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES
CKC registered. $150/each, 1 female, 5 males. (940)644-2247 or
(940)389-0840.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES
very cute & ready to go. 2 females,
3 males. (940)389-0176.
KITTENS, VET CHECKED
Healthy, adorable & affectionate,
4-month-old kittens.Checked by
vet, dewormed, no fleas and Frontline applied. 2 red tabby males and
one tortishell female. $25/each, call
(940)969-2910.
Lab pups, 3 white, 1 yellow, AKC
registered. Shots and wormed, $200
(940)389-9823.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Appliances
2 FREE refrigerators, non-working.
(817)262-2289.
Moving. Washer/dryer, refrigerator.
Entertainment center; twin & full iron
bed frames w/headboards; antique
dresser. Miscellaneous furniture.
(206)661-8184.
Furniture
$200 QUEEN PILLOW-TOP
set, brand new in factory wrap.
(940)765-5861.
1950'S PREACHER'S BAR
& matching desk, whitewashed and
stenciled. Large wooden rocking
chair. Kirby G Series Diamond Edition vacuum, like new, cost $1,800;
$950/OBO. (940)255-2622.
Garage sales
!!ATTENTION!!
Garage sale ads must be called in
BEFORE 11a.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 11a.m. Friday THE WEEK BEFORE the sale. We do not run garage sales the weekend before the
sale.
Attention!!!!!!! A County-Wide Garage Sale extravaganza is coming
Sat., Sept, 19! For only $20, you
can have your garage sale ad listed
on the county-wide map and in The
Wise County Messenger. Deadline
is 11a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. (If
you also wish to advertise in Classified Gold, deadline is Fri., Sept. 7,
11a.m., and cost is $28.)
Boyd, Highway 114, 2.5 miles west
to 192 CR4591, Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5.
Huge 5-family sale! Small appliances,
furniture,
toys,
children’s/adult clothes, electrical
items. Too much to list! Something
for everyone!
Bridgeport, 1422 Cuba Road, Sat.,
Sept. 5, 7a.m.-4p.m. The best garage sale in town! 1 day only! Antiques, clothes, furnishings, kid’s
stuff, miscellaneous items.
Bridgeport, 3106 S Highway 101,
Thur.-Fri., Sept. 3-4. 4-H benefit
sale for leader Laura Jean. Too
many items to list.
Chico, Highway 101 North to 2011
CR1560, Sat.-Sun., Sept. 5-6. Bedroom suite, TVs, clothes.
Decatur 601 W. Brady, Sat., Sept.
5, 7a.m.-noon. Baby boy & girl,
teenage, adult clothes. Toys, miscellaneous items.
Guns, trailers, ATV, tools, antique & modern
furniture, appliances, pottery, glassware, 10K gold
diamond rings, lots of collectibles, etc.
For more information or to view color pictures,
call or visit our Web site
WWW.MARSHAUCTIONS.COM
L.D. Marsh, Auctioneer
TX 9202
Kim Dodson, Auctioneer
TX 11662
940-846-3696 Cell 940-521-1104
940-846-3719 Cell 940-521-1240
Charlie Smither Auctioneer & WW Auction Company
HORSE RANCH ESTATE AUCTION
For the benefit of Othel Ray Winborn Estate
Saturday, September 12
Located at: 3020 FM 1630, Gainesville, TX
COMPLETE LIQUIDATION
Everything to be sold at absolute auction
PREVIEW: 9 A.M. • AUCTION 11 A.M.
RANCH CONTENTS
Featuring: 4 Registered Quarter Horses
1997 Hart four horse slant load trailer, 1997 Titan 30 foot stock trailer and
2001 GMC 1 Ton Dually (approx 135k miles)
Hay rings, hanging feeders, fence wire, arena drags, hydraulic auger, chisel, plow, box blade,
fence panels, tools, ladders. dolly, propane heater, pressure washer, gas tiller, Kawasaki mule,
storage cabinets and shelves, Lincoln welder, bench grinder, manure spreader and other miscellaneous ranch products.
TACK AND EQUINE PRODUCTS
5 Saddles including Piland, ML Leddy, Cajun ect, also, 70 + bridles with assorted training and
riding bits, 40+ halters and lead ropes, horse blankets, hoods and 50+ saddle blankets, brushes etc.
HOUSE CONTENTS
Display case, desk and chair, park bench, washer/dryer, file cabinet, 3 bedroom suites, dishes,
kitchen items, leather furniture, 72 inch big screen TV, dining table, guitar, vacuum cleaner and
more. Everything sells.
For More Information Contact:
Charlie Smither - Charlie Smither Auctioneer @ 940-577-9629 TX Lic # 16636
Ken Pearce - WW Auction Co @ 940-736-8751 TX Lic # 11148, or
Directions from Gainesville: 1 mile south of North Central Texas College on FM 51, turn west
on FM 1630 and go 2.8 miles to the ranch.
Directions from Decatur: Take FM 51 N. approximately 32 miles and turn west (left) on FM 1630
and go 2.8 miles to the ranch.
All items to be removed two hours after sale unless prior arrangements made with auction company.
All sale day announcements will supersede any prior ads.
Payment: Cash or Check with proper ID.
WOOD BUILDINGS
to be moved. Completely finished,
portable office building, 18’x10’
w/pitched, shingled roof, insulated
w/sheetrock, AC phone jack, wired
electric outlets & lighted, $2,500.
Also, large portable building, 24’x12’
w/skylight roof & locking door,
$1,500. Decatur, (940)393-1815.
Decatur, 2272 Greenwood Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5. MOVING SALE!
Furniture, rugs, riding mower, refrigerator, pool, antiques, miscellaneous items.
Decatur, 2702 S. Garland, Sat.,
Sept. 5, 8a.m.-noon. TV, furniture,
clothes.
Decatur, 386 Lakeview Road, Sat.,
Sept. 5, 8a.m.-2p.m. tools, electronics, furniture, fishing gear, home decor, appliances, clothes & more.
Everything must go!
TRANSPORTATION
2 ATVS
250 Yamaha Bear Tracker, like
new, $800. 210 Kawasaki Bayou,
$500. Call (940)393-2698.
2003 COACHMAN
Class C motorhome, 36,000 miles,
V-10, loaded, great condition.
$37,500. (940)393-8740.
2005 HONDA VTX
1300 cruiser, 2,000 miles, excellent
condition. $7,500. (940)626-2298,
(817)501-8711.
2006, 32’ bumper pull travel trailer,
solid fiberglass exterior. Super nice,
loaded. Priced below book. Must
sell fast! (940)393-6045.
25’ JOBSITE OFFICE
on wheels. Great for hunting, etc.
$700. Call (940)393-2698.
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Boats
1989 Galaxy, 17’ fiberglass boat
w/trailer. Has 250 HP motor, not
running. $600/OBO. (940)577-2410.
Cars
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!
1999 SATURN
$2,400/OBO. 177k miles, sunroof,
cold AC, automatic transmission,
runs great. Call (940)627-1203,
leave message.
Recreational vehicles
Unless She’s a Biker
Come discover real power and freedom
from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
1958 CHEVROLET APACHE
Fleet side, wrap-around back window, all original except modern 8
bolt wheels, tires, straight 6.
$1,500/OBO. (940)389-3312.
Heavy Equipment
375 diesel powered Ingersol Rand
air compressor with sand blasting
equipment.
$10,000/firm.
(940)393-6045.
USED EQUIPMENT SALE
Backhoes, telehandlers, boom lifts.
Wholesale prices. (940)627-8835.
TILT TRAILER
New, 14,000 lb., 20 foot, tilt trailer
with a 12,500 lb. winch.
(940)748-2827.
Unchained Biker Church
109 S. Weatherford
Chico, TX 76431
Speedy - President 940-577-6014
Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871
Pickups/Vans/SUVs
2004 FORD F150 LARIAT
white, leather, navigation, DVD,
high-end stereo, 51,000 miles.
$19,900. (940)255-2233.
2008 GMC
350 box truck, 16’ box with lift gate.
Call (940)393-2698.
1995 DODGE
Cummins diesel, 1-ton pickup with
welder’s bed. 194,000 miles.
$5,500. For more information, call
(940)389-9188.
1989 Dodge 3/4 ton
Cummins diesel engine, all power,
automatic, AC, long bed w/sleeper,
65k original miles. $7,000/OBO.
(940)683-5875.
WE PRINT
WEDDING INVITATIONS
ENGRAVED NAPKINS
THANK-YOU NOTES
– SPANISH
1988 JEEP WRANGLER
4x4, $2,500. (940)644-2000.
1991 F-250
Single cab, 5-speed, long bed, red,
gasoline
truck.
$1,200.
(940)389-1938.
2003 BIG TEX
5x10 utility trailer with winch. Excellent condition. Clean, 1-owner title.
$1,200.
(940)627-1550
or
(940)399-6713.
YAMAHA TRUMPET
YTR2335, gold brass, great condition. $425. Call (817)528-0947.
• Boats
• Cars
• Recreational Vehicles
• Trucks
• Accessories
• Trailers
• Wanted to Buy
1993 FORD F150 XL
super cab with camper shell, fully
loaded, runs great, 80,000 miles.
$3,600. (940)626-0780.
Trailers
Musical
I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS
as well as your good used cars.
Arvin, (817)925-8768.
Decatur, 2131 Preskitt Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5, 8a.m.-? Baby
items, all size clothes, & more.
Selling 2 small estates plus some excellent consignments.
WINDOW AC UNIT
11,000 BTU, 220 volt, good condition. $195. (817)291-2376,
(940)748-9961.
Decatur, 1305 Old Denton Road,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5. Moving sale.
Furniture, refrigerator, bed set,
freezer & much more.
AARONS LEASE RETURNS
Laptop computers from $289. Sofa
and love seat, 3 tables and 2 lamps,
allfor $549. New, big 65” Mitsubishi
TV, $1,499. Washer and dryer,
$399. 16.5 HP lawn tractors, $559.
Quantities limited. Short on cash.
Lease to own new, name brand in
only 12 months with no credit
needed.
Credit
cards
accepted.1304 FM 51 S., Decatur.
(940)627-5043. Next to Dollar General. Ask for Miles.
Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 10:00 A.M.
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Ramps and repairs. Wholesale
medical equipment at discount
prices. Also, golf cart batteries. Call
Matt Sadberry, MedCare Solutions,
(940)393-1427.
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA
Blue coupe, 6-speed, 29,459 miles,
good condition, still under warranty.
Great gas mileage, 28/city, 35/highway! $18,500. (817)235-5644.
Decatur, 1809 N. Colorado, Sat.,
Sept. 5. Moving sale. Furniture, linens, dishes, quilts, yard tools, wood
tools, miscellaneous items.
(940)210-9678.
303 Lubbock St. (Hwy. 251 N.) • Newcastle, Texas
RIDING MOWER
Craftsman, 42” deck, $400. Amana
side-by-side refrigerator, excellent
condition, ice/water filter, $325. 2
green chairs: wing-back, leather recliner, $95/each. (940)627-2429.
Decatur, 1030 FM 2264, Sat., Sept.
5. 1 day only! Multi-family garage
sale. Kid’s clothes, household miscellaneous items.
30th Anniversary. 10% DOWN, NO
CREDIT CHECK. Queen pillowtops,
$199.99. (940)387-4828, Al’s Furniture,
Denton.
Mon.-Sat.,
10a.m.-7p.m.
ESTATE AUCTION
JVC 32” ANALOG TV
CharBroil MasterFlame 8,000 gas
grill w/full propane tank. Like new
composter, paid $300, see at
www.ComposTumbler.com.
$125/each, excellent condition.
(940)683-6778.
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AND
940.627.5987
Public Fax 940.627.1004
1995 DUTCHMEN
27’ fifth wheel, great shape. $3,800.
(817)614-6730.
7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday
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Decatur/Bridgeport, Xtreme Homes,
Highway
380,
(between
Decatur/Bridgeport), Thur.-Sat.,
Sept. 3-5. Name brand toddler/kid’s
clothes, lumber, manufactured
home supplies, appliances & furniture.
Forestburg, 165 Main Street, Sat.,
Sept. 5, 8a.m.-2p.m. Multi-family garage sale. Very nice items.
Paradise, 349 School House Road,
Thur.-Fri., Sept. 4-5. Estate sale,
liquidating estates of mother and
grandmother. Lots of glassware;
brand new, free standing, Kenmore
stove.
Paradise, Highway 114/51, every
Sat.-Sun. BRING YOUR GARAGE
SALE TO PARADISE COUNTRY
FLEA MARKET. Farm animals,
also. (940)433-5834.
Runaway Bay, 109 Bayroc Lane,
Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5, 7a.m.-? Lots of
gunsmith books & parts; sports
equipment, treadmill; 3 gas heaters;
one 110 AC window unit; 20’ boat
motor. (817)946-4524.
TRIGERS DJ
De Decatur, Texas. Les ofrece la
mejor musica Mexicana y show de
luzes para toda ocacion. Res.
(940)577-0878, (940)210-0789.
Firewood
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
mesquite & oak. $65/rick.
(940)872-2696, (940)366-3320.
Miscellaneous
Hand quilted quilts & embroidered
pillow cases. Christmas table runners & place mats. Quilting frames.
Couch. (940)627-2406.
AFFORDABLY –
115 S.Trinity, Decatur
Decatur, 407 Valcik, Fri.-Sat., Sept.
4-5, 7:30a.m. 2-families, clothes,
shoes, kitchen table, TVs, miscellaneous items, much more!
1946 LINCOLN ARC SHIELD
welder, electric, on Lincoln axle
trailer, fully restored. Must see to
appreciate. (940)393-2379.
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Call 940-627-5987
for statewide advertising
through Tex-Scan
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NOTICES
Legal notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the
Estate of OLAN WAYNE PEYTON,
Deceased, were issued on August
26, 2009, in Cause No. PR2869,
pending in the County Court at Law
of Wise County, Texas, to: BOBBIE
PEYTON.
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: Bobbie Peyton
227 PR 2596
Alvord, Texas 76225
Dated the 26 day of August, 2009.
Smith & Green, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
By: Brock Smith
State Bar No. 18542500
PO Box 906
Decatur, TX 76234
Telephone: 940-627-6333
Fax No.: 940-627-6335
Attorney for the Estate
Paradise ISD
GATES- Gifted and
Talented Education
FALL Nominations
NOMINATION DEADLINE:
Monday, September 15, 2009
Each fall, students in grades
1st-12th who are NEW TO THE
DISTRICT , are given an opportunity to be tested for the GATE:
Gifted and Talented Program at
Paradise ISD. If your child is new to
the district and was previously identified for a gifted and talented program please contact Holly Berry.
Nomination forms may be picked
up at any of the 4 campuses or you
may call your child's campus to request one be sent home with your
child.
If you have questions about the
program or the nomination process,
please contact:
Holly Berry, GT Coordinator
940-969-5046
hberry@pisd.net
940-969-5010- High School Office
940-960-5028-Jr. High Office
940-969-5032- Intermediate Office
940-969-5046-Elementary Office
PUERTAS de Paraíso ISDNominaciones Talentosas y
Talentosas de Educación OTOÑO
La FECHA de NOMINACION:
El lunes, el 15 de septiembre
de 2008
Cada caída, los estudiantes en los
grados 1st-12th que son NUEVOS
AL DISTRITO, son dados una opor-
tunidad de ser probada para la
G.A.T.E: El Programa talentoso y
Talentoso en el Paraíso ISD.
Las formas del nominación se
pueden tomar en los 4 campus de
los o usted puede llamar el campus
de su niño para solicitar uno se
envíe a casa con su niño.
Si usted tiene las preguntas acerca del programa o nominación,
por favor contacto:
Holly Berry, de Coordinador de GT
940-969-5046
hberry@pisd.net
940-969-5010- High School Office
940-960-5028-Jr. High Office
940-969-5032- Intermediate Office
940-969-5046-Elementary Office
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, Brandon James
McBride, date of birth 03/15/1987,
will be residing at 142 Bolt Ct.,
Boyd, Texas 76023. Charged
with indecency with a child by
contact. His victim was a 15 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, Brandon James
McBride, fecha de nacimiento
03/15/1987, residirá en la dirreccion 142 Bolt Ct., Boyd, Texas
76023. Acusado de indecencia
con un niño por contacto. Su víctima fue una muchacha de 15
años.
Deadline for legal notices is 3p.m.
Monday for Thursday’s issue and
3p.m. Thursday for Sunday’s issue.
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, Frank Delbert
Morrone, date of birth 12/14/1981,
will be residing at 124 PR 4901,
Azle, Texas 76020. Charged with
aggravated sexual assault. His
victim was a 14 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, Frank Delbert Morrone, fecha de nacimiento
12/14/1981, residirá en la dirreccion 124 PR 4901, Azle, Texas
76020. Acusado de asalto sexual.
Su víctima fue una muchacha de
14 años.
RAILROAD COMMISSION
OF TEXAS
OIL AND GAS DIVISION
DISTRICT 09 Rule 37
Case No. 0262733
DATE OF ISSUANCE: Aug 20,
2009
Status/Permit No. 680219
NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE:
5:00 PM, Oct 1, 2009
Address: Railroad Commission
of Texas
ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit
P. O. Box 12967
Austin, Texas 78711-2967
Fax: (512) 463-7324
Email:
SWR37@RRC.STATE.TX.US
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the BRADEN EXPLORATION, LLC,
[RRC Operator No. 086335] has
made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions
of Railroad Commission Statewide
Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is
less than the required rule 37 lease
line distance to an unleased or
non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW
DRILL permit in Sec. , Bk. , WADE,
J M Survey, A-868, NEWARK,
EAST (BARNETT SHALE) Field,
WISE County, being 3.3 miles W direction from GREENWOOD, Texas.
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of
Railroad Commission rules and
regulations, this application may be
granted WITHOUT A HEARING if
no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest
this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the
proposed well than the minimum
lease line spacing distance. If a
hearing is called, the applicant has
the burden to prove the need for an
exception. A Protestant should be
prepared to establish standing as an
affected person, and to appear at
the hearing either in person or by
qualified representative and protest
the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case.
The rules of evidence are applicable
in the hearing. If you have any
questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission's Docket Services Department
at (512)463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in
this Notice, please contact the Commission's Drilling Permit Unit at rule
37 (512)463-6751.
IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A
HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN
PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED
IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION'S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE
ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR
E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT
ABOVE BY Oct 1, 2009 at 5:00
p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU
WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO
PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED
PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY.
THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION
REQUIRES PUBLICATION
The location and identity of the
well is as shown below:
FIELD: NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT SHALE)
-----------------------------------Lease/Unit Name: NOBLES UNIT
Lease/Unit Well No.: 1H
Lease/Unit Acres: 444.04
Nearest Lease Line (ft): 1.0
Lease Lines: 964.0 F NORTHEAST
L, 141.0 F SOUTHEAST L
Survey Lines: 4607.0 F SOUTHWEST L, 8923.0 F NORTHWEST L
Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal
Lateral: TH1
Penetration Point Location
Lease Lines: 937.0 F NORTHEAST
L
538.0 F SOUTHEAST L
Terminus Location
Lease Lines: 868.0 F NORTHWEST
L
1756.0 F SOUTHWEST L
Survey Lines: 4650.0 F NORTHWEST L
4625.0 F SOUTHWEST L
Field Rules for ALL fields on the
permit application are as follows:
NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT
SHALE):
GAS Special Rules 330/0, 320.0
acres.
GAS Optional Rules 330/0, 20.0
acres.
OIL Special Rules 330/0, 40.0
acres.
This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 9000 feet.
McGraw-Hill/F.W. Dodge
9155 Sterling Drive,
Suite 160
Irving, Texas 75063
Telephone: 972/819-1402
The method of bidding will comply
with the requirements set forth in
the Texas Education Code, Section
44 of Competitive Sealed Proposals. The Selection Criteria is shown
in the Instructions to Proposers,
Item 18, within the Project Manual.
Public Hearings
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wise County Salary Grievance Committee will conduct a Salary Grievance Public Hearing on
Tuesday September 8, 2009,
scheduled to begin at 8:00 A.M. in
the 271st District Court Courtroom
located on the second floor of the
County Courthouse, 101 North Trinity Street, Decatur, Texas, in response to a salary grievance of the
Wise County, Texas Fiscal Year
2010 proposed Constable Precinct
1 salary, said grievance being duly
filed by Constable Precinct No. 1,
Mr. Thomas W. Bishop.
Bids & Proposals
INVITATION TO BID
Competitive sealed proposals are
requested from interested contractors for the construction of a New
High School in Chico, Texas according to plans and specifications
prepared by the Architect, Michael
W. Marrs Architects, Inc.
Architect's Project #2732 New Chico High School
Proposals for Sitework Package Phase 2 for the High School parking
lot and drive approaches.
Written proposals, along with all
scheduled forms, will be received at
the office of the Superintendent,
Chico Independent School District,
400 South Hovey, Chico, Texas
76431 on Wednesday, September
16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the Construction Manager:
C & H Construction
9661 Norrell Road
Venus, Texas 76084
Telephone: 817/915-5115
or 817/733-8833
Contract documents are also
available for review at the following
plan rooms:
AGC-Dallas
14109 Inwood Road
Dallas, Texas 75244
Telephone: 214/819-8002
1-888-601-5761
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