6B WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Tex<strong>as</strong>, Saturday, November 24, 2012NOTICESAbandoned Property/VehiclesNOTICE OFABANDONED VEHICLE1998 FORD F150-BLUE/WHITETAG, OK- 963GZ5.VIN: 1FTEF14N7KPA20448.TOWED 11/15/12 FROM 1300BLOCK NEWBY, BRIDGEPORT.FEES AS OF 11/20/12 $329.90PLUS $21.65 PER DATE AFTER.RICKS AUTO REPAIR & TOW-ING, 3280 S HWY 101, BRIDGE-PORT, TX 76426. 940-683-3720,8-5 MONDAY - FRIDAY; 8-2 SAT-URDAY. 0519829VSF.Bids & ProposalsCITY OF DECATURINVITATION TO BIDThe Decatur Civic Center is acceptingformal sealed bids for aSOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE to beinstalled at the Decatur Civic Centerlocated at 2010 W.US 380, Decatur,Tex<strong>as</strong> 76234. Sealed bids will beaccepted until 2:00pm Monday, December3, 2012. To be submittedto: City Secretary c/o City of Decatur,201 E. Walnut St., P. O. Box1299, Decatur, TX 76234, Mark thefront of the envelope: “Civic CenterSound System Upgrade” The submittalswill be opened at 2:00pmDecember 3, 2012 at 201 E Walnut,Decatur, TX- Large Conferenceroom .Specifications may be obtainedelectronically or questions addressedto: Lori Sherwood, Director,LSherwood@decaturtx.org, ormay be picked up at 2010 W US380, Decatur, TX 76234. The Cityof Decatur reserves the right to accept/rejectany and all bids.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that originalLetters Testamentary for the Estateof John Jerry Monroe, Jr., Dece<strong>as</strong>ed,were issued on November19, 2012 in Cause No. PR-3340,pending in the <strong>County</strong> Court at LawNo. 1 of <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tex<strong>as</strong>, to:John Jerry Monroe, III.All persons having claims against<strong>this</strong> Estate which is currently beingadministered are required to presentthem to the undersigned within thetime and in the manner prescribedby law.c/o Anne Christine ClaryAttorney at Law1709 Ninth Street, Suite 102PO Box 98Bridgeport, Tex<strong>as</strong> 76426Dated the 20 day of November,2012.Anne Christine ClaryAttorney for The Estate of JohnJerry MonroeState Bar No.: 240520091709 Ninth Street, Suite 102PO Box 98Bridgeport, Tex<strong>as</strong> 76426Telephone: (940)683-6722Facsimile: (940)683-4029Public HearingsNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGUS 81/US 287 ATBUSINESS 81(South)GRADE SEPARATION PROJECTThe Tex<strong>as</strong> Department of Transportation(TxDOT) will hold a PublicMeeting to discuss the proposed US81/US 287 grade separation atBusiness 81 (South) in the City ofDecatur, <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tex<strong>as</strong>. Thepurpose of the meeting is to offer anopportunity to discuss and makecomments on the proposed project.There will be no formal presentation.The Public Meeting will be anopen house format, allowing visitorsto come and go, and be held on:Thursday, December 6, 20126:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Decatur Council ChamberCity Hall, 201 E. Walnut StreetDecatur, TX 76234The proposed project would constructa four lane grade separationof US 81/US 287 over Business 81(South). The project would alsoconsist of constructing two laneservice roads for local access extendingfrom just north of Bus 81 toFM 2264 and entrance/exit rampson both the e<strong>as</strong>t and west sides ofUS 81/US 287. Business 81(South) would be extended and connectto CR 4127. No additionalright-of-way would be required forthe proposed project. Drivewayswould not be allowed at locations ofproposed entrance/exit ramps. Thepurpose for the project is to relievecongestion and improve safety ofthe intersection.Maps and drawings reflecting theproposed project will be displayed.Project personnel will be on hand atthe displays throughout the hours ofthe open house. They will <strong>as</strong>sist inorientation and interpretation of thedrawings and discuss possible designand environmental effects ofthe project. This and other informationabout the proposed project areavailable for public inspection at theTxDOT Decatur Area Office, 1710West US 380, Decatur, TX 76234.Comments relative to the proposedproject may be presented atthe meeting. Written commentsmay also be submitted on or beforeDecember 20, 2012, to Mr. MartinHowell, Tex<strong>as</strong> Department ofTransportation, Decatur Area Office,1710 West US 380, Decatur, TX76234, in order to be included in thePublic Meeting record. For additionalinformation ple<strong>as</strong>e contact Mr.Howell via phone (940) 626-3400.All interested persons are invitedto attend <strong>this</strong> Public Meeting. Personsinterested in attending thePublic Meeting who have specialcommunication or accommodationneeds are encouraged to contactTanya Fitzgerald at (817) 370-6610at le<strong>as</strong>t three (3) work days prior tothe Public Meeting. Requests forlanguage interpreters or other specialcommunication needs shouldalso be made at le<strong>as</strong>t three workdays prior to the Public Meeting.TxDOT will make every re<strong>as</strong>onableeffort to accommodate these needs.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGRP2012-03Apublichearingwillbeheldatameeting of the City of Decatur Planningand Zoning Commission onTuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:00p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamberlocated at 201 E. Walnut for theCommission to hear and take actionto make recommendation to the CityCouncil regarding Replat Application2012-03- James and ConnieLamirand's request to final plat Lots1-R1 and 1-R2, Block A, LamirandMeadows Estates, being a residentialreplat of 3.995 acres of land, beinglegally described <strong>as</strong> Lot 1, BlockA, Lamirand Meadows Estates, <strong>as</strong>described in instrument recorded inVolume 1574, Page 4 Official PublicRecords, <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tex<strong>as</strong> andmore commonly referred to <strong>as</strong> 117Wild Horse Rd., in the ExtraterritorialJurisdiction (ETJ) of the City ofDecatur, Tex<strong>as</strong>.Apublichearingwillbeheldatameeting of the Decatur City Councilon Monday, December 10, 2012 at6:00 p.m. at the City Hall CouncilChamber located at 201 E. Walnutfor the purpose of further considerationand possible action on theabove stated item. For additionalinformation, contact Dedra Ragland,AICP at 940.393.0250.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGRP2012-04Apublichearingwillbeheldatameeting of the City of Decatur Planningand Zoning Commission onTuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:00p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamberlocated at 201 E. Walnut for theCommission to hear and take actionto make recommendation to the CityCouncil regarding Replat Application2012-04- C. L. Gage, Jr.'s requestto final plat Lots 1, 2, and 3,Block 1, Gage Warehouse Addition,being both a commercial and residentialreplat of 7.09 acres of land,being legally described <strong>as</strong> a portionof Blocks B and D, a portion of MillStreet and alley closed by Ordinance2005-02-02 in the E.O. andD.C. Cates Addition and a portion ofBlocks 34, 35, 37 and 38, and all ofBlock 36 in the James A. ProctorSurvey, <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tex<strong>as</strong> andbeing located North of E. WalnutStreet, south of US Hwy 380 Business,e<strong>as</strong>t of N. Stratton Street, andwest of BNSF Rail, City of Decatur,Tex<strong>as</strong>.Apublichearingwillbeheldatameeting of the Decatur City Councilon Monday, December 10, 2012 at6:00 p.m. at the City Hall CouncilChamber located at 201 E. Walnutfor the purpose of further considerationand possible action on theabove stated item. For additionalinformation, contact Dedra Ragland,AICP at 940.393.0250.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZC2012-03APublicHearingwillbeheldatameeting of the City of Decatur Planningand Zoning Commission onTuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:00p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamberlocated at 201 E. Walnut for theconsideration and recommendationof Zone Change Application2012-03-C.L. Gage Jr.'s request tochange zoning from a Multiple FamilyResidential (MF) Zoning Districtto a Thoroughfare Business (C-2)Zoning District on approximately 3.7acres of land out of a portion ofBlock B, EO Cates Addition; and aportion of Blocks 34, 35, 37, and 38,and all of Block 36 and including approximately1.41 acres to the centerlineof the following rights-of-way:US Hwy 380 Business, N. StrattonStreet, and the BNSF Rail whereadjacent to the subject property inthe Proctor Survey, <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>,Tex<strong>as</strong> and being located north ofMill Street, south of US Hwy 380Business, e<strong>as</strong>t of N. Stratton Street,and west of the BNSF Rail, City ofDecatur, Tex<strong>as</strong>.The City Council will hold a publichearing and first reading of thezoning ordinance on Monday, December10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at thesame location to consider the aboverequest. The City Council is scheduledto consider the second readingof the zoning ordinance and take finalaction on the zoning request onJanuary 14, 2013.For additional information, contactDedra Ragland, AICP, Planning Directorat 940.393.0250.the GOLDSTANDARDin Cl<strong>as</strong>sifiedsEvery Weekendand Midweek.And only inNOTICEProposals for library books andreading materials, addressed toGary Micinski, , Decatur ISD, 501E<strong>as</strong>t Collins, Decatur, Tex<strong>as</strong> 76234will be received at the above addressuntil 11:00 a.m., December10, 2012 at which time they will bepublicly opened. Proposal formsand specifications may be obtainedfrom Decatur ISD, at the above address.NOTICESealed Proposals for, day-careprovider to serve <strong>as</strong> a manager/andprovider of day-care services for eligibleDecatur ISD employees, addressedto Meradith Culpepper, Directorof Federal Programs, DecaturISD, 501 E<strong>as</strong>t Collins, Decatur,Tex<strong>as</strong> 76234 will be received at theabove address until 11:00 a.m., November28, 2012 at which time theywill be publicly opened. Proposalforms and specifications may be obtainedfrom Decatur ISD, at theabove address.Notice to CreditorsNOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that OriginalLetters Testamentary for the Estateof ALFRED HENRY FUQUA,JR. Dece<strong>as</strong>ed, were issued on November16, 2012, in Cause No.3266, pending in the <strong>County</strong> Courtat Law of <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tex<strong>as</strong>, to:JOY FRANCINE WINFREE ANDALAN DEAN FUQUA.All persons having claims against<strong>this</strong> Estate which is currently beingadministered are required to presentthem to the undersigned within thetime and in the manner prescribedby law.c/o: Joy Winfree120 Swallowtail Ct.Little River, South Carolina 29566Dated the 19th day of November,2012.Smith & Green, P.C.Attorneys at LawP.O. Box 906Decatur, TX 76234Telephone: 940-627-6333Fax No.: 940-627-6335By: Brock SmithAttorney for the EstateState Bar No: 18542500DECATURINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTDEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL PROGRAMSSpecial Education Public MeetingTuesday, November 27 • 6 p.m.Decatur Administrative Offices, 501 E<strong>as</strong>t CollinsContact: Velvet Townsend, Director of Special ProgramsDecatur ISD Special Education Program will be holding a public meetingto gather input on the effective operation and performance of the localeducation agency’s special education program. This meeting is arequired component of the Tex<strong>as</strong> Education Agency’s Special EducationMonitoring System. During the meeting parent input will be requested onthe following questions, which have been developed by the State.1. Where do you get most of the information you receive regardingspecial education?2. Describe how students with disabilities participate and achive in theschool setting in the same ways <strong>as</strong> students without disabilities.3. What are the options available in Decatur ISD to support the needsof struggling students?4. In what ways does Decatur ISD ensure that students with disabilitiesare prepared to live <strong>as</strong> productive adults after leaving school.For additional information regarding the meeting ple<strong>as</strong>e contact theSpecial Programs Department at 940-393-7160.Reunión especial de Público de EducaciónMartes, 27 de Noviembre • a l<strong>as</strong> 6 de la tardeDecatur l<strong>as</strong> Oficin<strong>as</strong> Administrativ<strong>as</strong>, 501 E<strong>as</strong>t CollinsPersona de Contacto Velvet Townsend,el Director de Program<strong>as</strong> EspecialesDecatur ISD Programa Especial de Educación tendrå una reuniónpública obtener información en la operación y el desempeño efectivosdel programa local para la educación especial. Esta reunión es uncomponente necesario del Sistema Especial de Vigilancia de Educaciónde Agencia de Educación de Tej<strong>as</strong>. Durante la entrada de padrede reunión será solicitado en l<strong>as</strong> pregunt<strong>as</strong> siguientes, que ha sidodesarrollado por el Estado.1. Dónde consigue usted la mayor parte de la información que ustedrecibe con respecto a la educación especial?2. Describe cómo estudiantes con incapacidades participan y logranen la colocación escolar de la misma manera que estudiantes sinincapacidades.3. ¿Cuáles son l<strong>as</strong> opciones disponibles en Decatur ISD de apoyarl<strong>as</strong> necesidades de estudiantes en apuros?4. ¿En que maner<strong>as</strong> hacen Decatur ISD para <strong>as</strong>egura que estudiantescon incapacidades sea preparado para vivir como adultosproductivos después de dejar la escuela?Para la información adicional con respecto a la reunión, por favor llameel Programa Especial de Educación 940-393-7160.Call 940-627-5987for statewide advertisingthrough Tex-ScanMakeyourcl<strong>as</strong>sifiedad really
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If there is sufficientneed, we will launch thenew service, possibly beforethe Christm<strong>as</strong> holiday.”<strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents canshare their opinion about theproposed airport shuttle serviceby taking the eight-questionsurvey online at www.TAPSbus.com/survey.Results of the survey willbe published on Dec. 15.the GOLD STANDARDin Cl<strong>as</strong>sifiedsEvery Weekend andMidweek. 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