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A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 27, 2010 WISE COUNTY Phil Major President & Publisher P.O. Box 149 115 S. Trinity Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-5987 Fax 940-627-1004 www.wcmessenger.com news@wcmessenger.com Kristen Tribe Assistant Editor Tim Terrell Offi ce Supply Messenger photo by Andrew May FALLING DOWN — An abandoned mobile home in southern Wise County quickly collapsed on itself after catching fire Monday afternoon. Fire consumes ... Continued from page 1A raise a pair of Berkshire pigs. His daughter plans to show them in the next Houston Livestock Show. He said he was clearing a little more land on the five acres so he could put horses there as well. The resulting structure fire was accidental. The fire had been logged with the county. In a nearby pen, the pigs wallowed in the mud and shade as the mobile home burned to the ground. Tim Bradberry didn’t appear sad about the loss either. The mobile home wasn’t even his. He rented the space out several years to tenants who brought the trailer in. Two years ago they simply abandoned it, and he’s been trying to get rid of it. Since it’s been abandoned he’s had problem with people breaking into the home. “I thought I had a guy who wanted to take it out of here, but I doubt he’s going to want it now,” he said. Despite the home being surrounded by post oaks on two sides, volunteer firefighters worked during the hottest afternoon of the year so far and kept the flames from spreading into the adjacent woods. ! E-mail Brandon at bevans@wcmessenger. com. DECATUR Lambert, Murphy begin final terms By PHIL MAJOR After being sworn in for another term, Decatur Mayor Joe Lambert announced Monday that he and Councilman Tim Murphy are serving their final terms. Also sworn in were Jay Davidson and new council member Dana Clinesmith. She replaces Randy Parker, who did not seek re-election. “This is Murph’s and my last rodeo,” Lambert said, adding, “There will be a flood of candidates” to replace them. None of the four were opposed in the recent election. No changes were made to the council leadership, with Martin Woodruff to remain mayor pro tem, Murphy as deputy mayor pro tem, Jason Wren as council of governments representative and Pam Holland as airport liaison. A $5,960 grant was approved for Anna Nicholas to conduct six children’s day camps for the Learning Ladder during the summer. First reading was held for an ordinance confirming the speed limit of 30 miles per hour along U.S. 81/287 service roads between Business 380 and Farm Road 51. Approval was given to close streets for two events June 19: Around the square for Chisholm Trail Days and near Louida Willis Park for Juneteenth. Five members were reappointed to the Cemetery Board: Gene Blagg, Sue Jean Cocanougher, Frank Perrin, Wayne Stone and Ann Logue. During staff reports, Duffy Terry reported the civic center is having a good year in terms of the number of events, but not as many big events on weekends. Easter and Mothers Day lunches attracted almost 500 patrons each. Finance Director Brad Burnett reported general fund revenues are down $467,000, or 7 percent, and expenses are down $425,000 or 8 percent. BRIDGEPORT • DECATUR Project allows students chance to give back Mark Jordan Vice President/ General Manager Ken Roselle Senior Account Executive Denny Deady Special Projects Manager Kristen Tribe Assistant Editor Mandy Bourgeois Brandon Evans Lesa Major Tim Terrell James Bradshaw Carrie Adkins EDITORIAL Brian Knox Editor Richard Greene Sports Editor Mack Thweatt Keri Pritchard- Willerton Graphic Artist Joe Duty Photographer BUSINESS OFFICE Teresa Mayberry CLASSIFIEDS Lori White Kelly Guess Audrey Pannell Kristi Bennett Business Manager Donna Bean ADVERTISING Lisa Davis Advertising Manager Laura Belcher Michelle Bush PRODUCTION Todd A. Griffith Production Manager/Webmaster Andrew May Videographer Pierre Moua SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Lowell Burkett Roger Weber Wesley Robinson Anne Upton Manager Blake Simmons Jesse Matheny OFFICE SUPPLY Leisa Gage Manager Sue Carlson Shelly Stokes SUBSCRIPTIONS $35 a year In-County $40 a year Out-of-County $45 a year Out-of-State $20 Digital Subscription www.wcmessenger.com/subscribe ________________________________ Name ________________________________ By MANDY BOURGEOIS Teenagers marched around the Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center grounds in Bridgeport Friday morning like ants on a hill. Young women carried various children’s toys out of the front door, while other groups raked leaves and clipped bushes in the front yard. A line of young men and women filed between a brush pile and the back yard, where Decatur High School senior Brandon Jones clipped bamboo stalks along the tall fence. Meanwhile, Ronnie McIlroy, director of client services, watched with hands on her hips as a vacant building next to the house was demolished. “We have needed this for a long time,” she said. About 80 students volunteered to assist with various projects at the shelter Friday and Saturday, including students with Decatur and Bridgeport SkillsUSA and Decatur Students Against Destructive Decisions. Several businesses from around the county also stepped in and donated supplies, equipment and labor. Messenger photo by Andrew May ASK ME IF I CARE — Arnulfo Lira, 16, does care. The sophomore with Decatur High School SkillsUSA volunteered his Friday to landscaping and other projects at the Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center in Bridgeport. Lira was one of about 80 students working at the shelter Friday. Ricky Stutt with Decatur SkillsUSA organized the community service project, volunteering to demolish the building, clean the interior and exterior of the shelter and build a 90-foot privacy fence. The slab of the demolished building will serve as part of a parking lot, and Stutt is planning to order asphalt to provide additional parking for the shelter. “We’ve been working with Wise Hope Center for about three years now,” Stutt said. SkillsUSA built crosses for the organization to put on display at The Pit in Decatur. “We asked them what they needed to do, and these are the things that came up.” Stutt rarely slowed down long enough to talk while on site. On Friday, he had the fortunate problem of having more than enough help. His bright yellow shirt was a beacon in a sea of teens, attracting students in need of direction. But Stutt’s humor was present throughout the day. After a group of students came back with an empty trailer, having just dumped debris, Stutt asked the young men to go back and load what they had just unloaded. He had been informed that the trash bin was too full. “Yeah, life sucks, you’ll be OK,” he told the students, leaving them with a smile on their faces as he walked off to give more instructions. Joshua Garn, 18, and Ethan Webb, 17, with Decatur SkillsUSA were on site before sunrise Friday, arriving early to prepare the building for demolition. Continued on page 5A ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City St. Zip ________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Email Mail to: Wise County Messenger PO Box 149, Decatur, TX 76234 or call 940-627-5987 TIP LINE: Phone: 940-393-3450 E-mail: tips@wcmessenger.com SUBMIT NEWS Submit News, Sports, Letters to the Editor, Lifestyle, Obituaries and Update items online www.wcmessenger.com/submit ADVERTISING Contact Lisa Davis, Lori White, Michelle Bush, Kelly Guess or Laura Belcher at 940-627-5987 www.wcmessenger.com/advertising USPS Publication No. 688940 ISSN 0746-8679 The Wise County Messenger (ISSN 0746-8679) is published Thursday and Sunday by Wise County Messenger, Inc., P.O. Box 149, 115 S. Trinity St., Decatur, Texas 76234-0149. Periodicals class postage paid at Decatur, Texas. Subscription rates: one year in Wise County $35, six months $18; one year out of county $40, six months $22; one year out of state $45, six months $23. An erroneous refl ection upon the character, standing or reputation of any fi rm, person or corporation, which appears in the columns of this paper will be corrected upon due notice given to the publication at the Messenger offi ce. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Wise County Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Decatur, Texas 76234-0149. 940-627-5987. http://www.wcmessenger.com. E-mail: news@wcmessenger.com. © 2010 Wise County Messenger
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 27, 2010 3A DECATUR Alcohol petition drive begins Decatur voters will be given the opportunity to update the city’s alcoholic beverage laws in November if a current petition drive is successful. Decatur now allows the sale of beer and wine for offpremises consumption. The cities of Bridgeport, Newark, Rhome and New Fairview allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. In Decatur, one of the three petitions being circulated would extend the area that beer and wine could be sold to areas annexed into the city since the last election in 2003. “From an economic development standpoint, this is very important,” said Roy Eaton, chairman of the Decatur Economic Development Corporation. “Several of the areas annexed over the past seven years are prime locations for new grocery stores, restaurants and drug stores, but under the current law, they would not be able to sell beer and wine.” Both of Decatur’s largest grocery stores, Walmart and IGA Marketplace, sell beer and wine as do many of the convenience stores in the city. The ability to sell alcoholic beverages is a key factor when new grocery and drug stores are considering locating in a city, Eaton said. The planned CVS pharmacy is in an area where beer and wine sales already are allowed. Another petition, being backed by Chili’s and other restaurants, would do away with the private club membership requirement for restaurants with food and beverage certificates. “It’s a matter of convenience for our customers,” said Chris Allen, manager of the Decatur Chili’s. Restaurants and the Decatur Civic Center must keep detailed Continued on page 7A DECATUR Huling wins international competition Austin Huling, a senior aerospace and mechanical engineering student at Oklahoma State University, was part of a team that won the top honor at this year’s Design, Build, Fly competition. Sponsored by the AIAA foundation, Cessna Aircraft Co. and Raytheon Missile Systems, Design, Build, Fly (DBF) is a flying competition open to any Aerospace College around the world. Each year the competition is different. This year the object was to fly three missions. Mission 1 – the plane flies the course as fast as it can without any payload. Mission 2 – Teams are timed for loading 6 to 10 softballs into their plane. Mission 3 – Fly the course as fast as you can with up to five baseball bats carried externally on the plane. There were 70 teams competing this year in the international competition with seven countries represented. Oklahoma State University’s Orange Team won first place. Huling was team leader for the landing gear design, construction and flight team. The competition was held in Wichita, Kan., in early April. Huling has lived in Decatur his entire life. He is the son of Jeff and Sheri Huling. FLYING HIGH — Oklahoma State University student and Decatur resident Austin Huling shows off a winning entry. Submitted photo Tickets available at the door or at Wise County Tile Company, 405 Park West Court, Decatur Call or text 940-389-8757 NORTHWEST Gindt hired ... ontinued from page 1A Get everything on 1 bill for less. efforts here in Northwest,” Rue said. “He shares our belief in strong parental and community involvement and will be able to help guide us as we continue our course to likely become the fastest growing school district in Texas. His background in human resources and personnel management made him the ideal choice for our assistant superintendent of administrative services.” The Decatur School Board also met Monday night to review applications for their new superintendent. The board named deputy superintendent and financial irector Gary Micinski inerim superintendent. Gindt said Micinski will erve the district well as it ontinues its superintenent search. “Gary Micinski is a wonerful person — he’s bright, hard worker, and he really ares about the community,” indt said. 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