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VOLUME 130 - NO. 72 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 DECATUR, TEXAS 24 PAGES IN TWO SECTIONS PLUS INSERTS 75¢ 

IN SPORTS ... 

FULL NIGHT OF 

FOOTBALL 

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 

Bridgeport 

CATARINO AMAYA 

Bridgeport 

NORMA JONES 

Wewoka, Okla. 

See page 14A 

WEATHER... 

Sun 

9/6 

INDEX 

87/66 

Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in 

the upper 80s and lows in the mid 

60s. 

Mon 

9/7 

90/66 

Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the 

low 90s and lows in the mid 60s. 

Tue 

9/8 

90/68 

Times of sun and clouds. Highs in 

the low 90s and lows in the upper 

60s. 

News Briefs ..... 3A 

Opinion ........... 4A 

Lifestyle .......... 6A 

Sports ...............1B 

Classifi eds .........4B 

Wise Business 10B 

Wise County Messenger 

P.O. Box 149 

115 South Trinity 

Decatur, Texas 76234 

www.wcmessenger.com 

By MANDY BOURGEOIS 

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. 

DECATUR 

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 

What lesson are we teaching when parents pick fear? 

The lesson 

sent 

from these 

parents is 

that children 

shouldn’t 

have any 

respect for 

the presidency. 

They 

don’t feel 

comfortable 

with allowing 

their children 

to form their 

owns opinions 

or draw their 

own conclusions. 

They 

haven’t prepared their 

children to function as 

independent thinkers. 

These parents have 

chosen to cultivate fear 

through seclusion, like a 

mother bird refusing to 

teach her brood to fly. It should 

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 Arrows 

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, 

OUR VIEWS 

See an 

opposing 

view on the 

president’s 

speech on 

page 4A. 

Continued on page 13A 

come as no 

surprise when 

a fat cat, stepping 

as quiet 

as the snow 

falls, sneaks 

away with a 

mouth full of 

feathers. 

Instead of 

airing the 

speech, several 

districts 

decided to 

post a link to 

the speech on 

their Web site 

after it has 

aired. This is 

the policy being followed 

by Bridgeport, Decatur and 

Paradise ISDs. 

The fear from parents is 

that President Obama intends 

to indoctrinate their 

children with socialist 

propaganda. This fear has nothing 

WISE COUNTY 

Bishop 

requests 

salary 

review 

By KRISTEN TRIBE 

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. 

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. 

Continued on page 12A

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$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 

y MANDY BOURGEOIS 

a day, sometimes more,” he said. 

“We’re doing all the civil process we 

get, but we’re continuing 

to do other things. I know, 

myself, that I am trying to 

run a full-time professional 

department now regardless 

of what it may or may not 

have been in the past.” 

At a budget workshop 

last week he told commissioners 

he didn’t want the 

pay increase for himself; he 

said he wanted it “for the 

other people that work at 

this job.” 

“It’s not unreasonable to ask that 

a department head that puts his life 

on the line every day deserves a reasonable 

salary,” he said. 

The grievance committee and 

When a family loses everything in 

fire or flood, they are faced with 

he enormity of replacing all possesions. 

But the things they may not 

hink about immediately are the 

mall things – shoes, toothpaste, 

ombs and diapers. 

The volunteers with the American 

ed Cross recognize the hardships 

eople face in the aftermath of a 

ragedy. 

Since December, the Chisholm 

rail Chapter of the Red Cross has 

tationed a canteen truck in Wise 

ounty. The truck is equipped with 

lankets, teddy bears for children, 

iapers and formula, flip flops, T- 

hirts, comfort kits and toiletries. 

Volunteers also have an informaion 

packet they give to each person 

ffected, forms to replace prescripion 

drugs and vouchers for food, 

lothing and hotels. 

The truck is also equipped with 

nacks and drinks for emergency 

orkers who are on the scene of 

res and other disasters for several 

ours. 

While having the canteen truck is 

he first step in being able to help 

victims of disaster, having volunteers 

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.” 

WISE COUNTY 

Bishop requests salary review ... 

WISE COUNTY 

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 

public hearing is at 8 a.m. Tuesday, 

Sept. 8, in the second floor district 

courtroom at the Wise 

County Courthouse. 

Elected officials who are 

members of the grievance 

committee include McElhaney 

(who is chairman 

but cannot vote), Sheriff 

David Walker, Tax Assessor/Collector 

Monte Shaw, 

the county or district attorney, 

county clerk Sherry 

BISHOP Parker-Lemon, county treasurer 

Katherine Hudson, 

district clerk Christy Fuqua and 

three members of the public, that 

will be chosen Tuesday from a pool 

of people that served on last year’s 

grand juries. 

According to Texas Local Government 

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. 

! 

E-mail Kristen at ktribe@wcmessenger.com. 

When disaster strikes, help is on the way 

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. 


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. 

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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E-mail Mandy at mbourgeois@wcmessenger.com. 

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WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, September 6, 2009 

3A 

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 Fall- 

Out 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) 389- 

5399 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. 

com. 

JACKIE’S BARREL RACE — The second annual Jackie’s 

Barrel Race Open 5D is Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Salt 

Creek Arena in Boyd. Books open at 9 a.m. Money raised 

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. 

KIDNEY WALK — Betty Bevil and Teresa Hartsell are 

participating in the Kidney Walk, benefiting the National 

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4A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, September 6, 2009 

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 

Christian in 1985, his first year in 

Congress: 

“When my third session 

[in the Texas House] 

came around, I roomed 

with my best friend, Gerry 

Geistweidt. We rented an 

apartment that had an old, 

shoddy hot tub. We dubbed 

our new place Hot Tub Haven, 

more as a joke than as 

a reality. 

“Years later Beverly 

Carter of the Fort Bend 

Star picked up on the 

name Hot Tub Haven and began 

dubbing me Hot Tub Tom in her 

articles. The name stuck and came 

to symbolize all my excesses. 

“I certainly deserved it. I drank 

too much. I slept with women I 

wasn’t married to. I neglected my 

family. This is the truth, and I 

recount it with a deep sense of grief 

that I ever lived in such a manner.” 

After he came to Jesus and quit 

whiskey, he began a two-decade 

run in Congress of seeking and using 

– and often misusing – power. 

He was not shy at telling lobby 

firms they should hire Republicans, 

not Democrats, 

and give campaign cash 

to Republicans (including 

him), and quit giving it to 

Democrats. 

In the 2002 elections for 

the Texas House, DeLay 

engineered the delivery 

of $190,000 in corporate 

dollars to Republicans in 

several House races. 

All told, 17 of the 

Republicans in targeted 

races who received money through 

DeLay’s efforts were elected. The 

GOP took over the Texas House for 

the first time since just after the 

Civil War. 

In 2003, after electing Tom Craddick 

of Midland as speaker, the 

Republicans, at DeLay’s behest, 

performed the first mid-decade congressional 

redistricting not ordered 

by a court. In fact, the Republicans 

re-drew a congressional map drawn 

by a three-judge federal court in 

MCNEELY 

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 

y PEGGY VENABLE 

For some students, Sept. 8 is this 

ear’s first day of school. This year 

t’s also another first, the first time 

U.S. president has asked to be 

nvited into classrooms to speak 

irectly to children. 

It may seem innocuous for Presient 

Obama to speak directly to 

tudents about the importance of 

ducation. If that were the whole 

tory, this could be a milestone that 

arents need not fear. Unfortunatey, 

Obama may have an ulterior 

otive. 

Obama is expected to talk about 

ontroversial policy proposals that 

ould change our country. Many of 

s who have well-intentioned policy 

isagreements with the president 

ave reason for concern. 

Two lesson plans have been 

repared by the Department of 

ducation, 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.


5A 

Continued from page 4A 

thoughts and ideas to be viewed. 

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. 

OPINION 

YOUR VIEWS 

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. 

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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. 

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Boyd 

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LIFESTYLE 

Adriana Blair Cohen 

and Matthew Wilety Lindsey 

Marriage vows to be exchanged Dec. 19, 2009 

Mr. and Mrs. Luke Robert Lemons 

bride formerly Lindsay Brooke Harris 

Vows exchanged Aug. 1, 2009 

Baleigh Jo Catherine Mills 

and Joshua David Morgan 

Marriage vows to be exchanged Sept. 19, 2009 

Adriana Blair Cohen of 

ayetteville, Ark., daughter 

f Louis Jay and Bonnie Coen 

of Corpus Christi, will 

arry Matthew Wiley Lindey 

of Fayetteville, Ark., son 

f Gary Vaughn and Cheryl 

iley Lindsey of Dallas, 

ec. 19, 2009, at Highland 

ark Presbyterian Church 

n Dallas. The Rev. Ronald 

esley Scates will officiate 

he ceremony. 

The bride-elect is a gradute 

of W.B. Ray High School 

ADRIANA COHEN AND MATTHEW LINDSEY 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Vargas 

bride formerly Amanda Jo Clark 

Vows exchanged July 25, 2009 

Amanda Jo Clark and Joeph 

Anthony Vargas, both 

f Friendswood, were maried 

in a double ring ceremoy 

July 25, 2009, at Sandos 

layacar in Playa del Caren, 

Mexico. 

The bride is the daughter 

f Joe and Cheryl Clark of 

hico. She is a graduate of 

exas Tech University and 

s a nurse at Memorial Herann 

Hospital. 

The groom is the son of 

rlando and Isabell Varas 

of Sweetwater. He is a 

raduate of Texas Tech University 

and is a mechanical 

engineer at Lyondell Basell 

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. JOSEPH ANTHONY VARGAS 

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, 

MR. AND MRS. LUKE ROBERT LEMONS 

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. 

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 

JOSHUA MORGAN AND BALEIGH JO MILLS 

Melissa Daniell Staley 

and Jacob Eugene Hughes 

Marriage vows to be exchanged Sept. 12, 2009 

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 

MELISSA STALEY AND JACOB HUGHES 

NEW ARRIVALS 

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 

Paradise. Jack Bankhead of 

New Salem Baptist Church 

The prospective groom is 

a graduate of Paradise High 

School and is employed by 

will officiate the ceremony. 

The bride-elect is a graduate 

of Paradise High School. 

Quality Construction in 

Keller. 

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. 

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, 

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7A 

Who says you can’t go back? 

By ANNETTE BRIDGES 

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 

what has gained my confidence, to what has 

always brought me happiness. Going back 

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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 

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She weighed 7 pounds, 

5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches 

long. 

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Maria del Rosario Martinez 

Lopez and Magdaleno Martinez. 

Great-grandparents 

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Landaverde and Avelina 

Martinez, all of Mexico. 

Averee Ann Bertron 

Aug. 31, 2009 

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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. 

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Redman, 3, and one sister, 

Cayla Bertron, 10. 

Grandparents are Lauri 

and Cody Swinford of Paradise, 

James Carter of Decatur 

and Hazel Bertron of Globe, 

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Decatur and Alice Belcher of 

Globe. 

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Aug. 31, 2009 

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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, 

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He weighed 8 pounds 

and was 19 3/4 inches long. 

He has a brother, Christian 

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Grandparents are Moises 

and Juana Torres of Decatur 

and Eulalia and Juan Miranda 

of Mexico. 

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Aug. 20, 2009 

Scott and Mandi McGinnis 

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He has two sisters, Madison 

Kate, 5, and Mallory Hope, 3. 

Grandparents are Rick and 

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By MANDY BOURGEOIS 

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 

fell at Club Barbell, located next door. According to information 

presented to the council, the owners of Chopsticks had 

discussed the facade grant with the Main Street office prior 

to the awning collapse. 

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y KRISTEN TRIBE 

County commissioners filled an alost 

nine-month vacancy in August. 

arc Dodd of Hurst was hired as fire 

arshal and emergency management 

oordinator. 

He starts work in Wise County Monay. 

Former fire marshal Paul Cunningam 

was elected Montague County 

heriff in November 2008, and he left 

ise County when he began his term 

an. 1. 

Chuck Gomez and Lt. David Hanks, 

oth with the sheriff’s office, have been 

haring 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 

he plans to be here well within that 

timeframe. He has two adult sons, 

one in college and one in the Marine 

Corps. 

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Health clinic eyes opening local branch 

y BRANDON EVANS 

In an attempt to provide 

ffordable health care to 

he ever-growing number of 

ninsured in Wise County, 

everal people, including 

he CEO of Wise Regional 

ealth System, are working 

o establish a new health 

linic in the county. 

If everything works out 

s hoped, a Federally Qualied 

Health Center (FQHC) 

ight open in Wise County 

s early as the first quarter 

f 2010, said Steve Summers, 

EO of Wise Regional. 

The idea is to set up a satllite 

clinic in Wise County 

f the Albert Galvan Health 

linic, 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 

said. 

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‘Adopt a Senior’ program helps cover costs of meals 

y MANDY BOURGEOIS 

Of the 80 Wise County seior 

citizens who are clients 

f Meals-on-Wheels, 64 canot 

donate to the program. 

That doesn’t mean that 

hey are denied sustenance 

they receive their meals 

very weekday as schedled. 

However, the Wise 

ounty Committee on Agng 

is asking for assistance 

ith the costs of the meals, 

hich adds up to about $60 

month. 

“The majority of our seiors 

are not able to pay,” 

aid Donna Brown, execuive 

director of Wise County 

ommittee on Aging. “The 

ajority of them are not able 

o cook or go to the store. We 

ave some clients that could 

se the weekend meals, but 

ight now we just don’t have 

he funding for it.” 

In order to help fund the 

eals for seniors, the organization 

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 

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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. 

For more information, call 

the Wise County Committee 

on Aging at (940) 627-5329. 

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Our nation seems on a collision course. The answers can be found in Joel 

1:14, 

“Sanctify a fast, 

call a solemn assembly, 

gather the elders and 

all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord, 

and cry unto the Lord.” 

There is a movement of people seeking to rally around that significant date 

of infamy, September 11th. When that anniversary occurs this coming 

Friday, September 11, hundreds of thousands of people are invited to gather 

at their courthouse at the noon hour. This effort is being led nationally by 

Awakening America Alliance. Its web site is at www.awakeningamerica.us. 

The purpose this Friday will be to pray corporately for a Great Spiritual 

Awakening among our people. 

The Office of the Wise County Judge gave permission to us to invite you and 

the people of area churches to gather at the Courthouse in Decatur at noon 

near the southwest entrance of the Courthouse where the flags are flown. I 

will be present as a coordinator for the event, along with several pastors from 

area churches. The gathered citizens will be led in public prayer, followed 

by a few minutes of silent prayer for our nation and its spiritual awakening. 

Cordially yours, 

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UPCOMING EVENTS ... 

REUNION — The Decatur High School Class of 1989 class 

reunion is Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country 

Club. If you have not recieved your invitation, contact 

Randy Shilling at (972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 

597-1898 or Kelli Zumar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or 

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GT NOMINATIONS — Chico ISD will accept nominations 

for new students in grades K-11 for Gifted and Talented 

program screening through Friday, Sept. 25. Students may 

be nominated by teachers, administrators, counselors or 

parents. Forms are available in the front office of each 

campus. Call Dolly Green at (940) 644-5783 for more 

information. 

SKEET SHOOT — The Friends of Alvord Skeet Shoot is 

aturday, Sept. 26, at Oakhill MX Park. For information, call 

im Looney at (940) 393-6382. 

EUNION — The DHS class of 1989 reunion will be 

aturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country Club. If you 

ave not recieved you invitation, contact Randy Shilling at 

972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 597-1898 or Kelli 

umar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or kpyland1@yahoo.com. 

HAMBER AUCTION — The 18th annual Decatur Chamber 

of Commerce Auction is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. 

This year’s theme is “Fat Saturday Carnivale.” For more 

information or to purchase tickets call Misty Hudson at 

(940) 627-3107. 

HEALTH FAIR — The Wise Regional Health System Harvest 

Health Fair is 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of 

the hospital. The free event will include health screenings, 

blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, PSA testing 

(for men over 50), blood sugar checks, a kids fun area, face 

painting, cake walk and the Corporate Wellness Challenge 

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. 


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Evening Worship . . . . . . . 5 p.m. 

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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 BAP TIST 

106 S. Lane, Decatur 

Office 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980 

Bro. Louis Horton 

* Fundamental * Old-Fash ioned * 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 

4 th & Main • Par a dise, TX 

ASCENSNION & ST MARK 

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

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 God’s Jesus Word on a 

to equip Journey His saints to Heaven” 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 

Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church 

4789 South FM 730 


940-627-2860 

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 

Pastor: Roland Hodge 

Music Director: Olin Blase 

www.pgcowboychurch.com 

Mt. Zion 

Baptist Church 

940-627-5103 

615 CR 1280 • Alvord, Texas 

Sunday School .............................. 10 a.m. 

Sun. Morning Worship ................ 11 a.m. 

Sun. Evening Worship ...................6 p.m. 

Wed. Evening Worship ..................7 p.m. 

• Passionate about Christ 

• Faithful to God's Word 

• Committed to Reaching Our Community 

Kevin J. Moore, Pastor 

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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First United Methodist Church 

Worship - 8:30 a.m. 

Worship - 10:50 a.m. 

Sunday School - 9:40 a.m. 

Dr. Roy Thomas L. Spore, O. Brumett, Pastor Pastor 

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 

Youth Fellowship 5 p.m. 

Dinner 6 p.m. 

Sr. High 6:30 p.m. 

Pastor Jeff Tackett 

Sunday School Connection Classes..........9:30 a.m. 

Sunday Worship.......................................10:45 a.m. 

Wednesday Evening.......................................7 p.m. 

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Wise County 

Directory 

of 

AREA 

CHURCHES 

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 


170 W. 1st, Rhome 

Sunday Bible Class 

all ages .............. 9:30 a.m. 

Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m. 

Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m. 

Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m. 

817-638-5159 • 817-636-2325 

817-636-2496 

www.rhomechurchofchrist.org 

Morris Memorial 

United Methodist 

Church 

302 S. Weatherford St., Chico 

940-644-5186 

Sunday School - 10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. 

Pastor: Elaine Bussey 

mmumc@embarqmail.com 

Greenwood 


Sunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m. 

Sunday Evening Worship ....... 5 p.m. 

Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m. 

Minister Bob Ross 

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 

940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193 

608 17th Street, Bridgeport 

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First Pres by te ri an 

Church 

1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX 

940-683-4779 

Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar 

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 

Pastor Mark Taylor 

Sunday School........9:15 a.m. 

Church Service......10:30 a.m. 

For information Call: 

683-5604 or 683-8008 

Eagle Drive 


1301 Eagle Drive, Decatur 

940-627-6698 

Pastor David Isbell 

Service Schedules: 

Sunday School: 10 a.m. • Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 

Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 7 p.m. 

Church Ministries: 

Youth Meetings • Adult Fellowships 

Boy Scouts Troop 359 • Bible Studies & Prayer 

www.eagledrivebaptist.org 

NEW SA LEM 

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BAPTIST 

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SUNDAY 

10 a.m.…Sunday School 

11 a.m.……Morning Wor ship 

Wed. Evening 6 p.m. 

940-627-5413 

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Hwy. 51 South 

Decatur, Texas 76234 

Sunday 

Class 

9:30 a.m. 

Worship Celebration 

10:30 a.m. 

Wednesday 

Bible Classes 

6:45 p.m. 

Hwy. 380, 1 mile west of 

Hwy. 287, Decatur 

940-627-6131 

www.centralfellowship.com 

A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational Church 

Named “Church of the Week” 

in D/FW area. Come See Why! 

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 

Service 10:30 a.m. 

Services 10:30 a.m. 

Wednesday 7 p.m. 

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Call 940-627-5365 

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Directions: We are easy to find, located right off of 

Hwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we are 

on the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles we 

are on the right. 

Rhome 

United Meth od ist 

Church 

"A beautiful church, and 

friendly people" 

200 First St. 

at Dogwood 

Downtown Rhome 

817-637-1633 

www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.org 

home.earthlink.net/~rhoman/ 

Sunday School ............9 a.m. 

Sunday Worship ........10 a.m. 

Wednesday Youth .. 6:30 p.m. 

Pastor, Jerry B. Mahle 

Nursery & Children’s Church 

"Remember Jesus Christ, raised 

from the dead, a descendant of 

David - that is my gospel" 

2 Timothy 8 

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. 

Decatur, Texas 

Phone 940-627-1912 

www.decaturchurchofchrist.com 

Pastors 

Chris & 

Linda Brown 

940-626-0006 

or 940-300-1771 

2revs@cfaith.com 

Trinity Baptist Church 

Boyd 

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. 

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NEWS BRIEFS 


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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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) 627- 

3199 or come by the fire department at 201 S. Church St. 

940-689-8388 

FIRST FRIEND’S 

MOTHER’S DAY 

OUT 

is accepting 

new applications 

for enrollment 

Age 9 Months 

Through Pre-K 

For more information 

please contact our offi ce at 

940-683-4039 

1204 12th Street • Bridgeport 

940-683-4037 

www.fbcbridgeport.com 

Understanding 

What We Read 

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 fi ght 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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Permission slips are 

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AREA DEATHS AND FUNERALS 

Mary Ellen (Donahoe) Eder 

1918-2009 

Donald Manning 

1940-2009 

Catarino Amaya 

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 Mc- 

Neal, 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. 



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 

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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Sept. 2, 2009, in Bridgeport. 

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BOYD . . . . . . . . 30 

GUNTER. . . . . . . .51 

BRIDGEPORT . . .27 

MINERAL WELLS 30 

CHICO . . . . . . . . 0 

VALLEY VIEW . . . 54 

PARADISE . . . . . .13 

HENRIETTA . . . . .51 

ALVORD . . . . . . . .18 

PETROLIA . . . . . . 11 

NORTHWEST . . . 22 

BURLESON . . . . 32 

DECATUR . . . . . . .17 

GAINESVILLE . . . .27 

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SPORTS 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 

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 attempt 

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 Stea- 

Continued on page 2B 

Gunter 51, Boyd 30 

Gunter 22 15 7 7 - 51 

Chico 0 14 8 8 - 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 

ALVORD 18 • PETROLIA 11 

‘Dogs sink Pirates 

Petrolia 3 0 8 0 - 11 

Alvord 0 18 0 0 - 18 

First Quarter 

Petrolia - Roman Wilson field goal 


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 

Messenger photo Joe Duty 

BREAKING THROUGH — Leopard runningback DeShawn Franklin showed next level skills 

t Decatur Friday night. The senior scored three touchdowns and rushed for more than 100 

ards in Eagle Stadium to lead Gainesville to their second win of the season. 

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 

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 2- 

Continued on page 2B

2B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Sunday, September 6, 2009 

The Bulls fought hard for 

a comeback victory Friday 

night in Mineral Wells, but 

they ran out of time in a 30- 

27 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 

MINERAL WELLS 30 • BRIDGEPORT 27 

Time runs out on Bulls’ comeback 

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 

early for a score with 4:26 

remaining in the first quarter. 

Quarterback Hunter 

McCoy connected with running 

back A.J. Poole for a 5- 

yard 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- 

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 14- 

yard 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 

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. 

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 

Mineral Wells 30, Bridgeport 27 

Bridgeport 0 13 0 14 - 27 

Mineral Wells 14 7 9 0 - 30 

First Quarter 

Mineral Wells - Hunter McCoy 5 pass to A.J. 

Poole; Miranda Bell kick 

Mineral Wells - Poole 33 run; Bell kick 


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 


Bridgeport - Henson 12 pass to Hudson; Dylan 

Hines kick 

Bridgeport - Henson 21 pass to Hudson; 

Martinez kick 

Bridgeport Mineral 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 



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 20 13 14 7 - 54 

Chico 0 0 0 0 - 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 


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 


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 



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 

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. 

Messenger photo by Johnny Britton 

BURLESON 32 • NORTHWEST 22 

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 2- 

5 passing for 55 yards and 

two more TDs. 

Story by Phil Major from 


by Lindee Hand. 

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 

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 24- 

8. 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 0 0 14 8 - 22 

Burleson 6 6 12 8 - 32 

First Quarter 

Burleson - Blake Smith 5 run; kick blocked 


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 


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 



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. 

HENRIETTA 51 

PARADISE 13 

Panthers lose 

game, QB 

Henrietta unleashed 

a balanced attack on the 

visiting Paradise Panthers 

Friday, resulting in a 51- 

13 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 

Boyd... 

Continued from page 1B 

rns. 

Fleming ended the night 

8-17 passing for 123 yards 

and ran for 39 yards and 

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 De- 

Shawn Franklin scored on 

a 25-yard touchdown run. 

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 

Henrietta 51, Paradise 13 

Paradise 0 6 7 0 - 13 

Henrietta 14 21 16 0 - 51 

First Quarter 

Henrietta - Jake Roberson 34 pass from Seth 

Crumpton; Blake Wiest kick 

Henrietta - Cody Blanscet 17 pass from 

Crumpton; Wiest kick 


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 7-10-1- 

40, Braiden Black 13-30-0-118; Henrietta, 

Crumpton 19-25-0-313 

Paradise total with a 33- 

yard 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. 

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. 

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. 

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 2- 

0 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 Mc- 

Cann 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. 

CROSS 

COUNTRY 

Sissies place 

tenth at meet 

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 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 25- 

21, 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 

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. 

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 


VOLLEYBALL 

Decatur racks up wins 

Bridgeport returned to volleyball 

last Friday to face off with 

Breckenridge. 

The Sissies opened with a 25- 

20 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 

VOLLEYBALL 

Sissies bucked 

by Breckenridge 

BASEBALL 

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 

3B 


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. 

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 

Additionally, the organization 

evaluates hundreds of applications 

from players unable to attend 

a tryout event. From this 

pool, approximately 250 

roster spots – comprising 

15 to 18 teams – are 

filled with players seeking 

pete at every level of college baseball 

and professionally. Barlow 

showcased his skills for the Coast 

to Coast coaches at a recent 

tryout at University 

of Dallas, Aug. 10. At tryouts, 

players are evaluated 

in four areas: hitting, 

to play at one of the 

fielding, arm strength 

game’s highest levels. 

and speed. 

Based in Marietta, 

Barlow has also been 

Ohio, the 8-year-old program 

has taken more 

than 1,600 players from 

46 estates to compete in 

Germany, France, Belgium, 

BARLOW 

invited to try out for the 

Fort Worth Cats fall select 

16-and-under baseball 

team. Last year Barlow 

was a freshman on 

the Netherlands, Australia 

and Puerto Rico. 

The organization’s alumni com- 

the varsity team at DHS and was 

named second team all-district as 

an infielder. 

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 

Boyd ponders 

loss to Lady Lions 

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, 25- 

15. 

The final game pitted Boyd 

against S&S Consolidated, and 

the Lady Jackets were defeated 

25-20, 25-11, 25-5. 

Barlow to play in Puerto Rico next summer 

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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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. 

Hwy 51 

MDH SURVEYING 

All Your Land Surveying Needs. 

Friendly & Affordable Service 

403 E. Sherman • Chico 

P. 940-644-2800 • C.940-210-3337 

mdhsurveying@hotmail.com 

DCHICO R A S- TNice 

I C A L LY R E D U C E D ! 

brick home, 

3 bedroom, 

1.5 bath, 

in ground pool, 

large kitchen, 

possible 10 4th acres, bedroom 3 bedrooms, or den. Call 2 baths. Sandra. 

Additional acreage available with 40X40 shop. 

AUSTIN REALTY GROUP 

P.O. Box 469 • Chico, TX 76431 

940-644-2807 Office • 940-210-3627 Mobile 

www.theaustinrealtygroup.com 

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 

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! 

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 

#1 Real Estate 

Company 

(per MLS statistical data) 

www.century21sueanndenton.com 

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.

EQUAL HOUSING 

EQUAL HOUSING 

OPPORTUNITY 

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5B 

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT 

DECATUR: New listing! Great starter home or 

investment property. Enjoy this comfy home w/ gorgeous 

Texas landscaping. 306 W. Hale St. 

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. PENDING 

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 

TakeAdvantage ofTax 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 

“Located on the historic Courthouse Square” 

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. 

CHARMING 3/2 

home in Lake Bridgeport. Recently 

updated throughout. Priced below 

market for quick sale. Broker, 

(940)389-6515. 

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. 

FSBO, 3/2/2 

built in 2003, fireplace, fenced backyard, 

landscaped, Whispering 

Winds Estates, Alvord. $124,000. 

(940)393-8969. 

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. 

WOW! 3 & 4-BEDROOM 

new homes, 1+ acre. 92% credit approval 

rate!! $8,000 tax rebate while 

it lasts! Call! (940)627-8700. 

Deloris 

Geeslin 

940-626-0921 

Shelly 

Renaud 

940-393-5923 

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 

ASK ABOUT OUR 

OTHER LAKE LOTS 

Lots 

10 ACRE LOT 

River Bend Estates, Decatur. Private, 

gated community. $139k. 

(817)714-1759. 

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 

W i s e S t r e e t , $ 9 , 5 0 0 . 

(940)393-8740. 

Mobile Homes 

$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. 

14X80, 1979 BAYSHORE 

Needs work, all appliances, some 

furnishings. Must be moved! $1,000. 

(972)804-2126. 

1999 OAKWOOD 

3-bedroom, 2-bath, 28x44 double 

wide. $25,000/OBO with free transp 

o r t w i t h i n 1 0 0 m i l e s . 

(940)393-1709. 

2-bedroom, 1-bath, 12X50 trailer, 

completely converted. Great starter 

home. $6,500. Call (817)713-9090 

or (940)393-8660. 

MR E A L E S T A T E 

Clint Sanderson, Realtor 

Mollie Sanderson, Broker/Realtor 940-433-2761 

OLLIE SANDERSON 

Hwy. 114 in Boyd • 940-433-8383 

1st Choice Home Centers is closing 

one of our locations. Save thousands 

of $$$$. Inventory is limited 

and won’t last long at these 

prices!!!! Call for special pricing. 

(972)219-7211. RBI35796. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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 

LAND 

109 ACRES - TREES & PASTURE 

DECATUR 

9 ACRES - GREAT LOCATION IN AURORA. 

88 ACRES - AURORA, GREAT FOR 

FARMING OR LIVESTOCK. 

Jack Cannon Broker 

940-368-1811 

Eric Cannon 

940-393-5317 

137 PR 4443, Rhome 

3/2 on 2 ac. fenced & cross 

fenced, above ground pool 

well maintained manufactured 

home, storage. 

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. 


3/2/2 double wide, garage, 2-living 

areas, fireplace, appliances, Decatur 

ISD. $795/month, P&I. Bad 

credit negotiable. (940)210-4376. 


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. 

MOVE-IN-SPECIAL 

4/3 on 1 acre. E-Z Qualify, zero 

down. (817)237-4504. R33893. 

Shady Retreat on 1.4 acres 

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 

41 ACRES - SUNSET 

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 

DECATUR - 5,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING, 

OFFICE/WORKSHOP $2000 

N. TRINITY - OFFICE SUITE $350 

Search The MLS Listing For All Homes Or Properties At 

WWW.CANNONREALTY.NET 

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. 

PENDING 

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 

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 

n o t a v a i l a b l e . F S B O . 

(940)634-2127, leave message. 

ONLY 2 LEFT 

NEW PALM HARBOR 

3 / 2 o n l y $ 3 9 9 / m o n t h . 

(817)307-4370. 

RBMOBILEHOMES.COM 

Move, set-ups, re-levels. In & out of 

state. Licensed, bonded, insured. 

R e p o s . F r e e e s t i m a t e s . 

(940)683-5547. RBI #36191. 

Preferred Properties 

www.remaxtexas.com 

Offered by 

RENTERS NEEDED 

3/2 with office. (817)237-0500. 

R33893. 

TAKE OVER! 

3 / 2 o n l y $ 6 7 5 m o n t h . 

(817)437-3268. 

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. 

WILL SELL FOR 

BALANCE OWED 

4/2 on 2 acres. (817)237-4471. 

R33893. 

WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. 

Best deal on moving, set up & trim 

outs. Bonded, licensed & insured. 

(940)433-3117. 

940-627-1990 

1814 S. FM 51 • Decatur 

Each office is independently owned and operated. 

Tana 

Making Dreams Reality 

Tana 940-627-5859 

tanahomes@yahoo.com • www.tanahomes.com 

OPPORTUNITY 

Beautifully treed lot in Decatur! Very well maintained brick 3 bedroom, 2 

bath home with deck and fenced yard. $119,900 Call Marilyn 

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 

Nice brick 3/2/2 plus 2 living areas, workshop and fenced yard with trees. 

$117,000 Call Marilyn 

247 acres near Saint Jo with a mixture of pasture for grazing and woods for 

hunting and a large stock tank. $2,950/acre Call Marilyn 

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 

Marilyn Read Patti Thrasher Carrie Endsley 

Jack Amon Rhonda Thompson 

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 

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, PENDING 

WBFP, open concept, awesome fenced 

bkyd w/vine covered dog run, great curb appeal & 

landscaping w/total yard sprinkler sys. $169,900 

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 

ALL HOMES SECURED WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY! 

GOT BUYERS, NEED LISTINGS! 

THE MARKET IS MOVING! ARE YOU READY TO MOVE TOO? 

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 

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 

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 

If You Are Thinking of Buying or Selling Property, Please Give Us a Call 

or Stop By Our Office. Our listings are selling. 

MAIN OFFICE IN N.E.TARRANT COUNTY 

Lesley Nivens, e-Pro 

940-367-3652 

Beverly Whetsell 

940-399-9545 

www.wisecountyrealestate.com 

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 

WE LIVE IN 

WISE COUNTY & 

WE SELL WISE COUNTY! 

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 

Ellen 

Johnston 

President/CEO 

817-379-3111 

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 

817-637-1651 

MELISSA BAILEY 

940-393-5464 

NANI BREASHEARS 

940-577-1452 

KATHY FISHER 

940-393-5336 

BRUCE FURGERSON 

817-996-3202 

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 

www.cokepoe.com 

Residential, Rural Land, Farm & Ranch 

940-644-5800 

RANDY W. PARKER-OWNER/BROKER 

LISA CARAWAY, MANAGING PARTNER/REALTOR 

940-393-2476 

New Listings and New Agents Always Welcome! 

nani12@embarqmail.com 

Lisa G. Caraway, 

940-393-2476 

lisagcaraway@yahoo.com 

Bruce 

Furgerson 

817-996-3202 

bfrealtor.com 

Nani 

Brashears 

940-577-1452 

1705 S. FM 51, Suite #104 • Decatur, TX 

940-627-9040 

www.parkerpropertiestexas.com 

Don't make a move without Parker Properties. Call today for any of your real estate needs. 

NANI’S 

DUPLEX AND FOURPLEX- For sales in Alvord 

CHICO- Fine country living, 2 story, 12 acres, 2,700 sq. ft. Reduced! 

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!!! 

John Lanier 

940-627-9714 

jrlanier@gmail.com 

JOHN LANIER 

940-627-9714 

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 

Best of 

WISE 

2009 

SHERRY LAYTON 

940-399-8246 

Sherry 

Layton 

940-399-8246 

sherrylayton 

@embarqmail.com 

JAMIE K. LEE 

940-577-2402 

CECE LISBY 

940-399-9141 

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 

recent updating. Large landscaped 

940-399-9141 

cecelisby@yahoo.com 

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 

ARELI RODRIGUES 

940-399-3015 

JIM VANCE 

940-627-5358 

NEW LISTING- Live in Decatur, work in Ft. Worth, condo with Sundance 

Square view! 

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! 

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! 

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

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RENTA 

Apartments 

RENTALS 

BRIDGEWOOD 

Executive Suites 

Bridgeport, TX 

Washer & dryer included 

Garages available 

1&2 Bedrooms Available 

940-536-9346 

2/1 APARTMENT IN CHICO 

$500/month, $300/deposit. No pets. 

C a l l ( 9 4 0 ) 6 4 4 - 2 7 1 3 o r 

(817)929-1930. 

Efficiency apartments for rent, all 

bills paid. (940)433-3133. 

Eighter Decatur Apartments. Furnished, 

cable, all bills paid. 

(940)799-7572. 

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• Spaces & Lots • For Lease • 

Wanted to Rent • Wanted to 

Lease • Facilities • Storage 

Buildings 

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. 

1ST MONTH FREE! 

5,000 SQUARE FOOT 

Commercial insulated building. Ofices, 

suites & warehouse. Reduced 

o $2,000/month! FM 51 North, Deatur. 

Cannon Property Managent. 

(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. 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

Office/retail space. 1,000-7,000 

s q u a r e f e e t f o r l e a s e . 

(940)627-2510. 

OFFICE SUITE 

just off Decatur square on North 

Trinity. Cannon Property Management. 

(940)368-1811. 

NOW 

LEASING 

Executive 

Office Space 

2,700 sq. ft. 

1450 FM 51 S. 

Decatur 

(formerly First Financial Bank) 

940-627-4584 

Office space for lease. Approximately 

2,000 square feet. Prime location. 

(940)389-5407. 

Shop with apartment in Bridgeport. 

$500/month plus deposit. 

(940)433-8887. 

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. 

LOVELY 1-BEDROOM CONDO 

water view, all appliances included. 

Runaway Bay, HOA swimming pool. 

$550/month plus deposit. Senior 

discount. (972)834-8111. 

Mobile homes for rent. 

(940)389-0636 or (940)575-2275. 

Runaway Bay condo, 1-bedroom, 

downstairs, pool side, with washer & 

dryer. $600/month. (940)626-9603. 

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. 

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. 

3/2/1 duplex, Decatur. No pets, no 

smoking. $750/month, $600/deposit. 

A v a i l a b l e i n S e p t e m b e r . 

(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 

R e g . $ 6 9 5 N o w $ 5 5 0 

Two Bed. 887sq.ft. $760 

Three Bed. 1127sq.ft. $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 

BRIDGEPORT 

DUPLEX 

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 

Appointment Agent Tana 

940-627-5859 

View at www.tanahomes.com 

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. 

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. 

For rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex 

i n A l v o r d . $ 6 5 0 / m o n t h . 

(940)393-0696. 

OPEN HOUSE 

101 N. Stadium • FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 2:30 – 4:30 PM 

FIRST 

REALTY 

Call for free 

information 

1-800-585-4303 

ext. 2302 or visit 

www.TexasWiseRealty.com 

Danny Hodges 

Realtor ® 

940-393-1339 

Each office is independently owned & operated. 

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. 

Now available: 2 & 3-bedroom duplexes. 

Bridgeport & Decatur. 

$650-$750/month, month-to-month 

lease. Dusty, (817)307-0057. 

Homes 

$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. 

***NOW AVAILABLE IN BOYD*** 

BRAND NEW HOMES FOR LEASE 

$850/MONTH, $500/DEPOSIT 

3-bedroom, 2 full bath, appliances, 

washer/dryer connections. Fenced 

y a r d , c o v e r e d p o r c h . 

(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. 

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. 

3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent in 

Decatur. $600/month, $600/deposit. 

(940)393-6832. 

Cher Tilghman 

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. 

940-665-0376 

“Timeless Elegance” 

NEW LEASE! 

1511 N Bus 287 

Decatur - 2/1 

$850/month • $300/deposit 

All homes include lawn care. 

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. 

$ 7 7 5 / m o n t h , $ 7 0 0 / d e p o s i t . 

(817)439-8893. 

3-bedroom, 1-bath house, 

$650/month, $350/deposit. No 

smoking, no pets. References required 

& checked. 1810 N. Trinity, 

D e c a t u r . ( 9 4 0 ) 6 4 4 - 2 4 6 1 , 

(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 now. 

$825/month. (817)764-9996. 

Cannon 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

PROPERTY FOR LEASE 

• $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. 

New Ranch Style Home! 

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 


1205 Halsell St, Bridgeport • 940-683-4008 

Fred Meyers, Broker 

Teresa Reed, Realtor • 940-393-2860 

Jared McComis, Realtor • 940-399-7530 

Serving the Bridgeport area since 1968 

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. 

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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 

Call us now. We’ll Build Your Lot or Ours 

We have available lots on the Golf Course, 

Acreage on The Lake and Acreage in Decatur, Bridgeport 

and Runaway Bay! 

Juston Wenham 

817-733-3444 

www.christophergracecustomhomes.com 

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EMPLOYMENT 

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 Dec 

a t u r . $ 6 5 0 / m o n t h . C a l l 

(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 

MOKING. $400/month, $400/deosit. 

(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 det 

a i l s . ( 9 4 0 ) 2 5 5 - 9 1 0 4 o r 

(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. NO PETS! 

(817)220-8033. 

4-bedroom, 2-bath double wide on 1 

a c r e . ( 8 1 7 ) 2 8 1 - 4 3 1 1 , 

(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 IN- 

I D E / O U T S I D E P E T S ! 

6 5 0 / m o n t h , $ 3 5 0 / d e p o s i t . 

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. 

ONLINE 

LISTINGS 

www.midwayproperties.com 

Browse the internet for all our 

Wise County e-listings and also, for 

your convenience the USA’s total 

REALTOR listings database at 

MidwayProperties.com 

or call 940-683-5191 

www.yourcountryconnection.com 

Your Real Estate 

Professionals 

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 

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 

Rooms 

Decatur, rooms for rent. 

$400-$475/month, utilities & cable 

provided. Deposit & references required. 

No smoking, no pets. 

(940)393-3819. 

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 lot, RV lot. 

$ 1 6 0 / m o n t h . B r i d g e p o r t . 

(940)433-8887. 

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 

Storage Buildings 

DECATUR SELF STORAGE 

Best of 

WISE 

2009 

VOTED BEST SELF 

STORAGE IN WISE 

COUNTY 

Free lock with rental of unit 

• 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 

817-638-9050 

101 N. Main St. - Rhome 

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 

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 

Business opportunity 

ESTABLISHED BUSINESS 

for sale. Convenience store/bait 

shop near Wise County Park. 

(940)644-2000. 

Employment information 

!!ATTENTION!! 

Advertising under this classification 

is normally not a bona fide 

opportunity. Typically, companies 

advertising here offer information 

about potential employment. 

Some are selling this information. 

We suggest that our 

readers thoroughly investigate 

these advertisers before investing 

any money. 

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. 

I n f a n t / T o d d l e r t e a c h e r , 

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 

DAILY MEAL PROVIDED 

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 

SUNNY HILLS 

NURSING AND 

REHAB 

LVN SIGN-ON 

BONUS 

CMA SIGN-ON 

BONUS 

CNA SIGN-ON 

BONUS 

2:00-10:00 shift 

MEDICAL 

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 

is looking for warm, energetic 

self-starting individuals to 

become part of our winning team. 

• LVNs 

• CNAs 

• Dietary 

Full or Part-time 

Please inquire within facility 

Bridgeport Health 

Care Center 

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 

( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 3 3 0 2 o r c a l l 

( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 3 3 0 0 f o r m o r e 

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. 

Miscellaneous 

Help wanted at Comet Cleaners. 

Paid vacations & holidays. Apply in 

person, 1400 FM 51 South, Decatur. 

(940)627-1122. 

 

 

APPLY IN PERSON AT 

201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR 

or FAX RESUME to 

940-627-3937 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

 

Part-time evenings, experienced office 

cleaners. Good pay for individual 

or team. Decatur area. Cell 

(214)535-8738. 

Landscape workers needed. No 

drugs, no alcohol. (940)210-3915. 

OPEN HOUSE • SEPT. 13 • NOON - 4 P.M. 

1 0 9 OA K G ROV E L A N E , B OY D $499,900 

EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME in the best area...sprawling 5/4 contemporary built with the 

fi nest 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 fl oors, 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 

Boyd. Turn north or right on 730 - go approx. 1 mile - Gated subdivision right 

 

 

Looking for just 

the right job? 

Wise County Messenger Classifieds Online 

www.messenger.com/class 

Senior Care Health & 

Rehabilitation Center 

Now hiring for the following 

positions, due to growth 

Office 

• PORTER 

701 West Bennett Rd. 

Decatur 

or call 

940-626-2800 

EEO M/F/D/V 

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. 

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. 

Wound Care RN/PRN 

Dialysis * Behavioral Health * ICU 

CCU*PACU*Med/Surg* Cath Lab 

• LVN - Med/Surg * BHS * Dialysis * Rehab 

• Therapy Services: *PT Woundcare 

PTA /full time * COTA *OT/PRN 

Retail/Sales 

Advertising 

Salesperson 

Needed, 

Full-time 

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. 

Trades 

CDL drivers needed. Clean driving 

record required. No drugs, no alcohol. 

(940)210-3915. 

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. 

• Med Surg - C.N.A/PCA full and part time 

• Lab - Blood Bank Supr.-BSMT-ASCP 

One year Blood Bank Supr. 

exp. preferred. 

• 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 

3936 S. Hwy 287, Suite 4 • Decatur, Texas 76234 

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!


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FARM AND RANCH 

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. 

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 OP- 

ERATORS 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 

raining available. Whether lookng 

for a part-time position or a caeer, 

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. 

R e f e r e n c e s c h e c k e d . 

(940)210-3915. 

Work wanted 

EXPERIENCED SALES 

person looking for position in Decatur 

area. Available immediately. Call 

Roy, (940)781-8192. 

Childcare 

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 

US Hwy. 287 South, Decatur 

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 

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. 

Daycare in my home. Affordable, 

flexible schedule. Decatur area. 

Please call for more information, 

(940)210-4414. 

Daycare now accepting new children 

in my loving smoke free country 

home. Alvord. (940)399-9743. 

IN-HOME CHILD CARE 

Located in Rhome now enrolling 

day and after school care. For more 

d e t a i l s , c a l l A n g e l a a t 

(214)686-0342. 

Adult/Elderly care 

Certified home health aide searching 

for duties in Wise/Parker County 

area. (817)304-0625. 

Business 

Rick’s 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 

Roll/Off Container 

Service for 

Trash & Debris Removal 

Haz-Mat Containment & 

Removal 

940-683-3770 

Bridgeport, TX 76426 

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. 

QUALITY S&S PAINTING 

Interior/exterior, new/remodel. 

Power wash brick/vinyl siding. 

Free estimates. Call Brenda 

( 9 4 0 ) 4 3 3 - 2 5 5 7 , ( m o b i l e ) 

(940)389-0845; or Mary Ann 

(940)969-2128. 

RAY’S PAINTING 

Better work, better price. 20-years 

experience. Cell, (940)389-7400. 

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. 

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. 

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 not wash out 

• It is maintenance-free 

• It will last 12 to 15 years 

• It keeps cool in summer 

• It has beautiful curb appeal 

RUSSELL’S 

Home Improvements 

& Repair 

All Types of 

Remodeling 

Painting - Interior, Exterior 

Add-ons, Decks, Honey Do’s And More 

Call Us 

For All Your Home Needs 

940-389-4943 

Miscellaneous 

BULLDOG DRILLING 

Bulldozer, backhoe, pier drilling. 

Also construction & lot cleanup. 

(940)399-7713. 

Williams’ Hauling 

& Tractor Works 

• 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 A 

RANC 

Farm Equipment 

2007 Kubota L2800, 30 HP, 4 WD, 

w/front-end loader, HD mower, box 

blade, 170 hours. $16,500. Cell, 

( 8 1 7 ) 8 3 2 - 0 9 4 2 ; h o m e , 

(940)969-2565. 

3-POINT BACKHOE 

Koyker KB60, like new, 15” bucket, 

fits any category one. $5,000. 

P R 4 2 8 3 , R e d b i r d F a r m , 

(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, 

( 8 1 7 ) 3 6 0 - 6 3 8 5 ; h o m e , 

(940)626-4660. 

• 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 Equipment • Fencing 

• Lawn & Garden • Livestock 

• Livestock Care/Training 

• Livestock Lost & Found 

• Livestock Stud Service 

• Livestock Supplies 

• Miscellaneous • Mowing 

• Pasture & Feed • Poultry 

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. 

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 

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. 

ALL NATURAL BEEF 

straight from the ranch. Young, tender, 

no growth hormones/antibiotics. 

Grain or grass fed. Whole, half. 

(940)366-3172. 

AQHA HORSES FOR SALE 

Running bred & foundation bred. 

Reasonable prices. (940)427-9600, 

(817)528-2028. 

ATTENTION: HORSES WANTED 

Will remove or buy unwanted 

horses or trailers. (817)360-7617 or 

(940)210-5552. 

BUY-SELL-TRADE 

All classes of horses, ponies, sheep 

& goats. Riding horses guaranteed. 

Also, buy livestock, utility, flatbed 

t r a i l e r s . ( 9 4 0 ) 2 2 4 - 1 4 7 0 , 

(940)644-5956. 

C BAR M TACK-FEED-HORSES 

143 CR4396, Decatur, TX. Cash, 

c h e c k s , c r e d i t c a r d s . 

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. 

LLAMAS 

weanlings (6-months-old), adults, 

bred females, guardians & pet quality. 

We provide training & support 

for new owners. (940)433-5897. 

LIQUIDATING ENTIRE 

LONGHORN HERD 

9 cows, 8 calves, no bull! $9k for all. 

(817)501-1381, (940)433-2624. 

REGISTERED ANGUS 

bull, 8-years-old. New design/precision. 

$1,500. (940)389-1886, 

(214)491-8670. 

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. 

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 

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. 

CUSTOM ROUND/SQUARE 

baling, mowing, plowing, grain drill, 

trees trimmed, gardens tilled. Small 

dump trailer available for hauling. 

C a l l ( 9 4 0 ) 3 9 3 - 9 6 1 6 o r 

(940)683-3148. 

Klean Kut 

Lawn Care 

Mowing • Edging • Trimming 

Commercial or Residential 

Brush Hog Mowing 

Insured 

Kenny Moran 

Cell 817-247-9965 

Office 940-433-5470 

LIL’ ACRES FARM & LAWN 

Care. Licensed & insured. Residential, 

commercial & agricultural. Mowing, 

weed control, lawn programs. 

(940)210-5686. 

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! 

50 years of actual 

service in Hay Sales. 

Try us and see if our 

prices can be beat! 

Thank you, 

Charles H. Taylor 

940-627-3385 • 940-393-2728 

940-389-3068 • 940-389-5000 

ALFALFA HAY 

3-string bales, approximately 115 

lbs., $16/each. Horse quality. 

$17/each, delivered. Get your hay 

s t o r e d b e f o r e w i n t e r ! 

(940)626-9880. 

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 -3 1 /2 -4 1 /2 -5 1 /2 

Square & Rectangle Tubing 

C-Purlin 

Domed Caps and Springs 

All Types of Steel 

Authorized Dealer 

Flusche Enterprises, Inc. 

940-759-2203 Muenster, TX


9B 

FARM AND 

RANCH 

PETS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION 

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 

• Pets 

• Pets Lost & Found 

• Pet Care/Training 

• Pet Stud Services 

!!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. 

ESTATE AUCTION 

Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 10:00 A.M. 

303 Lubbock St. (Hwy. 251 N.) • Newcastle, Texas 

Selling 2 small estates plus some excellent consignments. 

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 

940-846-3696 Cell 940-521-1104 

TEA CUP YORKIES 

9-weeks-old, full-blood (no papers), 

2 males, 1 female, $500/each. 

(940)389-5875, (490)393-6499. 

Yorkie puppies 

for sale. Males, $200; females, 

$250. (940)210-5200. 

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 

MERCHAN 

FOR SA 

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 

• Appliances 

• Clothing/Jewelry 

• Furniture 

• Garage Sales 

• Firewood 


• Auctions 

$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. 

30th Anniversary. 10% DOWN, NO 

CREDIT CHECK. Queen pillowtops, 

$199.99. (940)387-4828, Al’s Furnit 

u r e , D e n t o n . M o n . - S a t . , 

10a.m.-7p.m. 

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 

n e e d e d . C r e d i t c a r d s 

accepted.1304 FM 51 S., Decatur. 

(940)627-5043. Next to Dollar General. 

Ask for Miles. 

Kim Dodson, Auctioneer 

TX 11662 

940-846-3719 Cell 940-521-1240 

Charlie Smither Auctioneer & WW Auction Company 

HORSE RANCH ESTATE AUCTION 

For the benefi t 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. 

Cat Napper reclining sofa & love 

seat, $1,200. Sofa new, never used; 

love seat, hardly used. Brown microfiber. 

(940)255-0648. 

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 

c a r v e d b u f f e t & m o r e ! 

(817)919-3867. 

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 BE- 

FORE 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 applia 

n c e s , f u r n i t u r e , t o y s , 

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. 

Decatur, 1030 FM 2264, Sat., Sept. 

5. 1 day only! Multi-family garage 

sale. Kid’s clothes, household miscellaneous 

items. 

Decatur, 1305 Old Denton Road, 

Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5. Moving sale. 

Furniture, refrigerator, bed set, 

freezer & much more. 

Decatur, 1809 N. Colorado, Sat., 

Sept. 5. Moving sale. Furniture, linens, 

dishes, quilts, yard tools, wood 

tools, miscellaneous items. 

(940)210-9678. 

Decatur, 2131 Preskitt Road, 

Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5, 8a.m.-? Baby 

items, all size clothes, & more. 

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! 

Decatur, 407 Valcik, Fri.-Sat., Sept. 

4-5, 7:30a.m. 2-families, clothes, 

shoes, kitchen table, TVs, miscellaneous 

items, much more! 

Decatur/Bridgeport, Xtreme Homes, 

H i g h w a y 3 8 0 , ( b e t w e e n 

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 

1946 LINCOLN ARC SHIELD 

welder, electric, on Lincoln axle 

trailer, fully restored. Must see to 

appreciate. (940)393-2379. 

Hand quilted quilts & embroidered 

pillow cases. Christmas table runners 

& place mats. Quilting frames. 

Couch. (940)627-2406. 

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. 

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. 

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS 

Ramps and repairs. Wholesale 

medical equipment at discount 

prices. Also, golf cart batteries. Call 

Matt Sadberry, MedCare Solutions, 

(940)393-1427. 

WINDOW AC UNIT 

11,000 BTU, 220 volt, good condition. 

$195. (817)291-2376, 

(940)748-9961. 

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. 

Musical 

YAMAHA TRUMPET 

YTR2335, gold brass, great condition. 

$425. Call (817)528-0947. 

TRANSPORT • Trucks 

Boats 

1989 Galaxy, 17’ fiberglass boat 

w/trailer. Has 250 HP motor, not 

running. $600/OBO. (940)577-2410. 

Cars 

TRANSPORTATION 

• Boats 

• Cars 

• Recreational Vehicles 

• Accessories 

• Trailers 


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. 

I’LL BUY THOSE YARD CARS 

as well as your good used cars. 

Arvin, (817)925-8768. 

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 

1988 JEEP WRANGLER 

4x4, $2,500. (940)644-2000. 

1995 DUTCHMEN 

27’ fifth wheel, great shape. $3,800. 

(817)614-6730. 

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. 

Everyone 

Welcome! 

Chico, Texas 

Bikes Not 

Necessary 

IT’S NOT YOUR 

GRANNY’S CHURCH 

Unless She’s a Biker 

Come discover real power and freedom 

from the Creator Jesus Christ our Lord 

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 

Unchained Biker Church 

109 S. Weatherford 

Chico, TX 76431 

Speedy - President 940-577-6014 

Doc - Vice President 940-389-8871 

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 AND ENGLISH •QUICKLY AND AFFORDABLY – 

115 S.Trinity, Decatur 

940.627.5987 

Public Fax 940.627.1004 

7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday 


Call 940-627-5987 

for statewide advertising 

through Tex-Scan 

1993 FORD F150 XL 

super cab with camper shell, fully 

loaded, runs great, 80,000 miles. 

$3,600. (940)626-0780. 

1991 F-250 

Single cab, 5-speed, long bed, red, 

g a s o l i n e t r u c k . $ 1 , 2 0 0 . 

(940)389-1938. 

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 

e q u i p m e n t . $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 / f i r m . 

(940)393-6045. 

USED EQUIPMENT SALE 

Backhoes, telehandlers, boom lifts. 

Wholesale prices. (940)627-8835. 

Trailers 

2003 BIG TEX 

5x10 utility trailer with winch. Excellent 

condition. Clean, 1-owner title. 

$1,200. (940)627-1550 or 

(940)399-6713. 

TILT TRAILER 

New, 14,000 lb., 20 foot, tilt trailer 

with a 12,500 lb. winch. 

(940)748-2827. 

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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 


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 opportuity 

to be tested for the GATE: 

ifted and Talented Program at 

aradise ISD. If your child is new to 

he district and was previously idenified 

for a gifted and talented proram 

please contact Holly Berry. 

Nomination forms may be picked 

p at any of the 4 campuses or you 

ay call your child's campus to reuest 

one be sent home with your 

hild. 

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 ISD- 

Nominaciones 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 oportunidad 

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 APPLICA- 

TION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN 

PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED 

IN THE RAILROAD COMMIS- 

SION'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 RE- 

CEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU 

WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO 

PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED 

PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED AD- 

MINISTRATIVELY. 

THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION 

REQUIRES PUBLICATION 

The location and identity of the 

well is as shown below: 

FIELD: NEWARK, EAST (BAR- 

NETT 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 SOUTH- 

WEST 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 NORTH- 

WEST 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. 

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 

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. 

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