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GROUNDBREAKING EVENT
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The ceremonial fi rst shovel of dirt was turned Tuesday, marking
the symbolic beginning of construction of Brookshire’s in
Bridgeport.
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POWERFUL IMPACT — Wise County medics treat one of the three men
knocked almost 20 feet through the air by an explosion at a gas
well. One was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening
injuries.
DECATUR
GREENWOOD
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
“The harvest is plentiful,” a scripture from the book of Matthew,
is placed prominently on the Harvest Baptist Association’s
website.
Director of Missions Gerry Lewis believes that the association is
still blessed, despite a Monday morning fi re that destroyed its
building on North Business U.S. 81/287 in Decatur.
“God’s going to bring something really good out of this,” he said
Tuesday morning.
A lamination machine is suspected of being the
source of an electrical short that sparked a fi re in the fi le
room of the building.
Decatur, Bridgeport and East Wise fi re depart- ments responded to
the fi re that was toned out before midnight Sunday and burned into
the early morning hours Monday.
Decatur Fire Chief Mike Richardson said that upon arrival of the fi
rst fi refi ghters, fl ames were coming through the roof.
“The fi rst engine that arrived said there were fl ames out of the
roof and at the middle-back of the building,”
By BRANDON EVANS
A corporation created by the city of Newark is involved with
helping a private school in Tarrant County acquire a $6 million
tax-exempt loan.
The Colleyville Covenant Chris- tian Academy will use the New- ark
Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. to acquire the pro-
posed loan. The loan will fund con- struction of a
48,000-square-foot building containing classrooms,
offi ces, a library, cafetorium, gym- nasium and labs; an athletic
facil- ity; purchase 5 acres of land; and refi nance existing
debt.
A public hearing regarding the loan will be held 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, July 15, at Newark Pub-
lic Library. Newark Mayor Matt Newby
said the city council established the corporation several years ago
to acquire a $300,000 certifi cate of obligation.
“No liabilities come to us at all,”
he said of the proposed loan. Ted Christiansen with Govern-
ment Capital Corp., a public fi - nance fi rm with corporate offi
ces in Southlake, is Newark’s fi nan-
City corporation to help school get tax-free loan NEWARK
Electrical short sparks fire
Messenger photos by Mandy Bourgeois
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE — The Harvest Baptist Association building in
Decatur was destroyed in a fi re that burned through early morning
Monday. Decatur, Bridgeport and East Wise departments responded to
the fi re. Above, fi refi ghters prepare to attack the fi re from
the exterior. Below, a Decatur fi refi ghter directs water fl ow
from the engine.
By BRANDON EVANS
A tank battery exploded Tuesday after- noon and sent men sailing
through the air in northern Wise County.
It occurred at a gas well site located off Farm Road 455, several
miles west of Farm Road 51.
Firefi ghters from Greenwood/Slidell and Sanger fi re departments
arrived around 12:30 p.m. on the scene to fi nd the tank crumpled
and burned. The blast moved the massive metal tank several yards.
The ex- plosion covered nearby vehicles in oil and mud.
Two men were injured. One was trans-
ported to Denton Regional Hospital with fi rst and/or second degree
burns. The fi re was quickly contained. Workers at the site
extinguished the fi re by the time fi re trucks arrived.
The site was directly behind an Aruba Petroleum offi ce. The site
itself is owned by
Explosion injures 2
2A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15,
2010
BRIDGEPORT
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Cars lined U.S. 380 in Bridge- port as members of the com- munity
gathered for the Brook- shire’s groundbreaking Tuesday
morning.
Brookshire’s begins construc- tion after years of planning, and the
company plans for the store to open in late 2010 or early
2011.
“This is an exciting day for Bridgeport,” said Mike Hurd, president
of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce. “Our town has a lot of
expectations, and I’m sure they’ll all be met.”
The 36,900-square-foot store will have a pharmacy, gas station and
fl oral department while pro- viding traditional grocery prod-
ucts, produce, meat and seafood.
Representatives from the city of Bridgeport and city council,
chamber of commerce and the business community stood be-
hind Brookshire’s executives, city administrator Brandon Em-
mons and Bridgeport EDC direc- tor William Myers as they moved the
fi rst shovelfuls of dirt at the building site at 1203 U.S. 380,
across from Bridgeport Interme- diate School.
“I’d like to thank Brookshire’s for your interest in the Bridge-
port area. I’d like to thank the citizens for expecting these de-
velopments. And I’d like to thank the city council and staff for
their patience,” Myers said.
Myers also took time to thank the Manoushagian family, who
developed Dry Creek Plaza. Brookshire’s will anchor the de-
velopment.
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Sales tax rebates in Wise County are rebounding after more than a
year of declines.
Even in cities that are not yet showing an increase, the declines
are less than in previous months.
In Decatur, rebates are up 7 per- cent, at $290,335.
Decatur’s total for the year is $1,650,579, down 12 percent from
this time a year ago.
Bridgeport, with $198,397 for June, is down just 14 percent.
Payments to date in Bridgeport amount to $1,041,085, down 43
percent from a year ago.
Paradise is up 114 percent, at $8,626. Other increases were felt by
the cities of Alvord, 24 percent; Aurora, 20 percent; Chico, 32
per- cent; Lake Bridgeport, 41 percent; Newark, 12 percent; and
Rhome, .2 percent.
The state collected $1.78 billion in sales tax revenue in May, a .1
percent increase compared to May 2009.
“Total sales-tax collections have met or exceeded year ago levels
for
a second month in a row, following 14 months of decline,” said
State
Comptroller Susan Combs. June’s sales tax allocations
represent sales that occurred in April.
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June 2010 Net Comparable 2010 2009 City/ Current Payment Payment
Percent Payments Payments Percent County Rate This Period Prior
Year Change To Date To Date Change
Alvord 1.0% $7,182 $5,776 24%! $52,607 $43,239 22%!
Aurora 1.0% $1,697 $1,414 20%! $8,765 $12,004 -27%"
Boyd 1.5% $20,168 $28,197 -13%" $111,183 $180,645 -38%"
Bridgeport 1.5% $198,397 $231,314 -14%" $1,041,085 $1,822,842
-43%"
Chico 1.5% $36,405 $27,632 32%! $147,060 $282,635 -48%"
Decatur 1.5% $290,335 $272,356 7%! $1,650,579 $1,866,016
-12%"
Lake Bridgeport 1.5% $1,708 $1,212 41%! $8,234 $8,662 -5%"
New Fairview 1.5% $17,512 $39,136 -55%" $125,396 $296,875
-58%"
Newark 1.5% $4,678 $4,195 12%! $28,426 $31,273 -9%"
Paradise 1.5% $8,626 $4,030 114%! $30,818 $31,674 -3%"
Rhome 1.5% $17,618 $17,574 .2%! $106,234 $112,693 -6%"
Runaway Bay 1.5% $3,986 $4,066 -2%" $23,381 $23,885 -2%"
Wise County 0.5% $272,450 $300,551 -9%" $1,654,321 $2,333,604
-29%"
Sales tax rebates are rebounding WISE COUNTY
New digs
BUSINESS
Messenger photos by Andrew May
NEW STORE ON THE HORIZON — A new grocery store is coming to
Bridgeport. Brookshire’s plans to open the doors to a 36,900-
square-foot grocery store, complete with a pharmacy, gas station,
fl oral depart- ment and sea- food, at the end of 2010 or in early
2011. After years of planning, the company broke ground as members
of the commu- nity looked on Tuesday morn- ing. The site is at 1203
U.S. 380 across the street from the Bridgeport Intermediate
School.
GETTING STARTED — Brookshire’s executives and representatives from
the city of Bridgeport shoveled the symbolic fi rst clumps of dirt
at Tuesday’s groundbreaking. Brookshire Grocery Company has 119
supermarkets operating in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15, 2010
3A
By PHIL MAJOR
The city of Decatur plans to purchase the lot at the south- west
corner of Farm Road 51 and Preskitt Road from John Kaker.
The lot is part of a long-range plan to improve drainage from an
area behind Walmart to Renshaw Park, a plan that was shelved in the
1990s due to its expense.
The purchase price, based on an appraisal, is $60,000 for .689 of
an acre.
City Manager Brett Shannon said the city purchased other property
for the drainage project when the Eagle Addition was built several
years ago off Eagle Drive.
The council approved two recommendations from the Plan- ning and
Zoning Commission to plat two lots on North Cates Street into one
larger lot. It is 196 square feet short of the minimum lot size
(8,400) but can be developed after the ap- proval of a special
exception. One of the two lots once housed an old city water
well.
Parks board members were appointed, with Heath Taylor and Thomas
Lambert to serve one-year terms, and Chance Overton and Sandra
Bagwell to serve two years.
Updated fees for some wrecker services, swimming pool and spa
installation and reroofi ng were considered. They will be up for
adoption at the July 26 meeting.
Gilbow Oil Field Services, a drilling fl uid and tank truck company
based in Bowie.
“Everybody is going to be all right,” said owner Jim Gil- bow.
“They could of all been dead. The impact knocked one big boy about
15 feet.”
Gilbow said it’s too early in the investigation to know how the
explosion occurred. He did say the man sent to the hospital was a
private contractor who was welding at the site.
Two Gilbow Oil Field Service employees stand- ing nearby were
knocked through the air by the blast. Neither were sent to the hos-
pital.
The explosion roared across the rolling prairie.
“A company doing oil fi eld
work about a half mile across the pasture felt the explo- sion,”
said Adam North, chief of Greenwood/Slidell Fire
Department. North said it appeared the
explosion was caused when the electric welding arc ig-
nited some fumes and blew up the canister.
“It’s a wonder we didn’t have anyone killed,” North
said. One witness said he heard
a big boom and saw the long grass in the pasture fl attened
from the force of the blast. Gilbow said they are work-
ing with investigators from the Texas Railroad Commis- sion. They
are also cleaning the site.
The tank probably con- tained a mixture of water, oil and gas.
Gilbow said they’ve operated at the site for six years and have
never experi- enced any problems there.
North said he expects the injured welder to be released soon, and
the injuries were not life threatening.
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4A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15,
2010
OPINION OUR VIEWS
YOUR VIEWS Thanks to
moving crew On behalf of the administration and staff of Boyd
High School, we would like to thank all the com- munity members,
parents, students and staff for the outpouring of support during
our recent move to the new high school building.
Numerous individuals provided vehicles, trailers and labor that
made the move go extremely smoothly and expediently. The district
is so thankful to the entire community for providing such a
facility for the students of Boyd.
John Emshoff Shawn Bryans
“Morrie” is memorable
It was my great pleasure to enjoy the intimate venue at the Decatur
Visitor’s Center for the Off 380 Players production of “Tuesdays
with Morrie.” I have been a season ticket holder almost all of its
10 years, and this was the best performance I have seen.
Jamie Furlong as Morrie was convincing and in- spiring as the dying
sociology professor, but the out- standing range of emotions
displayed by Scott John- son as Mitch Albom was amazing. Under the
skillful direction of Ray Cornelison Jr., the audience felt as if
they were privy to a very private conversation.
I encourage all of you to attend one of the remain- ing three
performances this weekend. But take a tis- sue along as there was
not a dry eye, male or female, at this afternoon’s performance.
Bravo for the talent we have here in Wise County.
Pat Slayton Lake Bridgeport
Thanks for making camp a success
Thank you so much to all of the wonderful folks who came to and
helped with the 12th annual Son- fl ower Camp for Kids with
Disabilities. Everyone came eager to have fun, eager to serve and
eager to bless the campers and their families. We had a wonderful,
heartwarming time where everyone came away blessed, both campers
and helpers.
Thank you to Susan Stipic, craft woman extraordi- naire, Julia
South for her Texas-wide smile and her guitar pickins; Vernon,
Gordon and Bob for providing the Lion’s Club Train (some of my
favorite pictures through the years involve the kids and the
train); Wise County EMS; Decatur Fire Department; the Air Evac
helicopter from Wise Regional; Jay-T from the Bridgeport Police,
all manned by some of the best people on God’s green earth; Diane,
our tried and true storyteller from Decatur Public Library; and the
kids who pitched in to man the Fun and Games Sta- tion headed up by
Michelle Lackey.
Thanks to Tracy, the ventriloquist; Central Fellow- ship and
Lindsey for leading the opening songs each day; Chris Wann and his
youth group from Commu- nity Church cheerfully fi lling in wherever
needed, pinch hitting here and there; Carlos for the yummy
burritos; Central Fellowship; Oak Grove United Methodist Church for
providing wonderful meals; Carrie and friend for the fabulous face
painting; Mick
By MANDY BOURGEOIS
Student council camp sounds kind of, well, nerdy.
I noticed this when I was talk- ing about my “camp” experiences
with coworkers the other day.
“Student council camp?” said one coworker, obviously stifl ing
laughter.
Yes — I attended student coun- cil camp. Twice. We stayed in the
tall tower dorms at Angelo State University. We enjoyed dorm life,
complete with suitemates and shower shoes, for a solid fi ve
days.
But the memories created there were similar to that of any kid that
ever went to camp — there were silly songs, sand volleyball, dances
and of course, boys.
The camp offered a special op- portunity to bond with members of
your council while also meet- ing people from student councils
across Texas. Our Monahans High School student council bonded
by
going to watch “American Pie.” Our sponsor accompanied us, making
the experience hilarious and awkward.
The camp split all the councils to form different imaginary schools
and assigned each different school colors. Each group had the
freedom to name its school and mascot and write a school
song.
I don’t recall our school name during the summer of 1999, but I do
recall the mascot — the Sugar Daddies.
Our school song, which I proud- ly helped write, was set to the
tune of “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” by The Offspring. We were a
hit as we sang the song in front of the entire camp the fi rst
night.
The kids that go to student council camp are a different lot. Most
are loudmouthed, spirited and creative. When you gather
a bunch of student council kids together, the noise only increases,
and each tries to be the most cre- ative and most assertive in
every
group. It quickly became a
contest to see who could be the loudest person in a group of
hundreds.
We were known to spontaneously dance at student council camp. Our
favorite part of the day was the evening so- cial period, when most
of the camp would gather in a huge circle between
the dorms and dance to a chanted song.
Strange? Yes. Fun? Defi nitely. My friends and I also picked
up
a new greeting. We managed to take a simple “hey” and make it one
of the most annoying sounds in the world. You started by pointing
your fi nger at the person you were greeting. Then you said
“hey,” screeching the beginning of the word at a piercing high
note, then sliding down the scale. This dragged the word out for a
few seconds.
More than 10 years have passed and I’ve forgotten the minute-by-
minute details of camp. We were busy, constantly moving from one
event to another, or one project to the next.
But the one thing I do re- member is shedding some of my
awkwardness and insecurity, look- ing to the natural leaders of
each group as inspiration. As shy as I was, it was diffi cult to fi
nd the courage to speak my mind, share my ideas and get to know
mem- bers of my group in such a short period of time.
After my fi rst stint at camp, I went into my second camp deter-
mined to make my way out of the background. That year I made my
voice heard as we worked on proj- ects. I made an effort to talk
to
people outside of my home coun- cil. I became great friends with my
roommates and suitemates, one of whom I occasionally talk to.
The fi nal night at camp our school performed a skit. Normally, I
didn’t stand in front of an audi- torium full of people and
comfort- ably rattle off lines. But somehow, that night I
did.
These were small steps in my journey out of shyness, but none-
theless important.
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By LISA DAVIS
You know that old saying, it’s OK if I beat up my brother, but let
someone else and I’m all over you? Well, the same goes for my
hometown, Tucum- cari, N.M.
Keith Bridwell with the Bridgeport Index wrote a column a few weeks
ago, beating up my hometown. Keith wrote that he and his daughter
where driving back from Albuquer- que, and she was looking out the
win- dow with glazed eyes and wondered aloud why anyone would want
to live there. Keith said that the only reason he could think of
for that desolate area of the country to exist is to hold Moriarty
and Amarillo together. He mentioned that I hail from Tucum- cari,
and after spending a few nights there in the last few years, he can
see why I now live in Wise County.
Well, thanks to Keith, I went home a few days later with a
different view of my hometown.
Sure, your fi rst look at the coun- tryside shows nothing but
mesquite trees and tumbleweeds and at times, dried grass. But a
closer look, or
should I say, ‘a look past the mes- quites,’ is the most beautiful
land- scape.
When I grew up there, Tucumcari was a thriving community with a
popula- tion of approximately 10,000 with four elementary schools,
Trojan Junior High and Rattler High. My dad farmed around 1,000
acres of cotton, wheat and milo and raised cattle. My mom helped
dad when he needed an extra hand.
From the back porch of the place where I grew up, you can see
Tucumcari Mountain. From different angles, the mountain changes
shapes. For me, it looks like an outline of a mid-year Corvette;
for others, I’m sure something else. But what a sight to see. If
you look to the left, you will see large sandstone rocks and roll-
ing hills, and the Plaza Largo Creek where my little brother and I
played in the red, muddy water.
From the front porch swing, you can see more sandstone rocks,
rolling hills and ravines. Looking beyond the
ravines, you can see the cap rock with hundreds of wind turbines, a
lone windmill and a few old farmhouses.
You can see forever. What a spectacular view!
When my children were little, and we would drive out for a visit,
they couldn’t wait to see the top of Tucum- cari Mountain, because
that meant we where almost to G-ma and Pot’s house.
If you ever fi nd yourself traveling Interstate 40 from Amarillo to
Albuquerque, take the fi rst Tucumcari
exit and drive on old Route 66 that goes through town, and you will
see some historic buildings. Before I-40 by-passed Tucumcari, we
had some great places to stay. Blue Swallow, Pow Wow, the Palomino
and the Cac- tus Motel to name a few, were alive with neon lights
and tourists. Stop in for lunch or dinner at Del’s res- taurant or
Kix for breakfast and tell them Elmer and Anna Lee’s daugh- ter,
Lisa, sent you.
A closer look reveals beauty of hometown
DAVIS
BOURGEOIS
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15, 2010
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OUR VIEWS
A closer look reveals beauty of hometown ... Just remember to turn
your head
just a little more to the left or right, look past the tumbleweeds
and over the mesquite trees. You might be sur- prised at what you
will see. You might even see an antelope or two.
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Continued from page 4A
TUCUMCARI MOUNTAIN
and Rosemary for the hay- ride; Michaella for the ex- cellent
photography; Cheryl for the T-shirts; Devon and Jess – I could
listen to y’all all the day long; Flower, the clown; Dick, the
Cowboy from Burk; Darren, the jug- gler; Cheryl, Lauren, Con- na,
Ginny and Joelle who handled the check-in desk; Lori, Marianne,
Liliana and Lanette who served be- hind the scenes; Blake who made
the “Jesus Awards,” Jessica and Malachi who planned their entire
year around Sonfl ower Camp; and all the generous folks who donated
time, money, energy, prayers and en- couragement; and the local
businesses that loaned the sports cars and critters and provided
meals.
Thank you for coming: all you beloved caregivers, moms, dads,
grandparents, guardians and campers who love camp so much. Thank
you to all the individual helpers. You were amazing, perceptive and
terrifi c.
Again next year? You bet. I wouldn’t want to miss one of those big,
happy smiles on Addison’s or Jason’s or Shaina’s or Jamie’s or
David’s or Chris’ faces. Praise the Lord.
Rick and Andrea Duwe for Sonfl ower Campers
Greenwood
Continued from page 4A
CORRECTION — Precinct 4 Commissioner Terry Ross could potentially
lose $81,000, not $180,000 as reported in the July 11 edition of
the Messenger, since commissioners voted to re-allocate the
road-and- bridge tax based on mileage for fi scal year 2011.
BRIDGEPORT CHAMBER — The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is
11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Bridgeport Community Center.
Dr. Jason Finkelstein, cardiologist, is guest speaker. Cost is $10.
RSVP to the chamber offi ce, (940) 683-2076, no later than
Wednesday, July 14.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE — The American Red Cross will have a blood
drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Wise Electric, 1900 N.
Trinity St. in Decatur. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit
redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.
Continued on page 7A
6A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15,
2010
By BRANDON EVANS
Due to a soggy year, Boyd football fans and players won’t be
celebrating home- coming in the new stadium.
Coaches and administra- tion were hopeful the sta- dium would be
ready to go for the Sept. 10 homecoming game versus Henrietta. It
probably won’t even be com- pleted in time for the Oct. 8 district
opener against Pottsboro.
Glenda Ramsey, an archi- tect at Harper Perkins, said a combination
of weather delays and foundation prob- lems have put the project
more than a month behind schedule.
“Contractors take rain into account,” Ramsey said. “There are an x
number of days always expected. It’s programmed in. We’ve gone way
beyond that.
“Just through the end of June, not counting July, we’ve had 34 days
added to the completion date. That’s
just from weather days. That’s not taking founda- tion issues into
account.”
Contractors started work on the project in December. Aug. 31 was
the original completion date. Now, the
press box alone is not slated for completion until the fi rst or
second week in October. Issues with the sand be- neath the press
box slowed progress early in the build- ing process.
The fi eld house is also in- complete. But the track and playing fi
eld is nearing com- pletion.
Assistant superintendent
cial adviser. He said the private school needs to
use Newark’s corporation as a “conduit to turn a taxable loan into
a tax-free loan.”
He also said the city is not liable for repayment of the proposed
loan.
Responsibility for repayment of the loan lies between the borrower,
Col- leyville Covenant Christian Academy, and the issuer, Frost
Bank, Christian- sen said.
In return, the city of Newark will re- ceive a $10,000 check
payment for its role in the process.
“I don’t see how you can gain money when you don’t give anything
back,” Newby said. “I don’t know why they need Newark.”
Christiansen said such deals are commonplace in Texas. He recently
worked on a similar loan acquired by a private school in Houston
and a corpo- ration created by the city of Sanger.
He said the borrower saves a sub- stantial amount of money by
making the loan tax free.
He said this is the second such deal he’s managed through Newark’s
corpo- ration.
According to Vernon’s Civil Statutes, such a corporation can only
operate
outside the county if the county has a population of more than
300,000. A sliver of Newark is inside Tarrant County. The purpose
of the corpora- tions are to enhance educational and cultural
facilities, according to the statute.
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Messenger photo by Richard Greene
UNDER CON- STRUCTION — Weather delays have pushed the opening of
Boyd’s new high school football stadium more than a month behind
sched- ule. Left is a view from the new fi eld house.
Homecoming not likely in new stadium
Continued on page 7A
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BOYD Homecoming not likely ...
Ted West said players might have to continue using the old fi eld
house during the fi rst half of the season.
“We might have to use the old fi eld house and bus kids back and
forth until its ready,” West said.
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Continued from page 6A
33 YEARS — Kathy Stinnett is retiring from the city of Bridgeport
after 33 years of service. The city will have a come-and-go
reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 16, in the council chambers
at city hall.
OFF 380 PLAYERS — Off 380 Players and Decatur Main Street present
“Tuesdays with Morrie,” a play based on the best- selling book by
Mitch Albom. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July
16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. Tickets are $6 for students
and $12 for adults. For ticket information, call (940)
575-4548.
CLASS REUNION — The Chico High School Class of 2000 is planning its
10- year reunion for July 17 at Razoos and Hyenas Comedy Club. For
information, call Jenny at (940) 577-1086 or e-mail your mailing
address to dragonsof2000@ yahoo.com to receive an
announcement.
DEMOCRAT MEETING — Wise County Democrats meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday,
July 19, in the third fl oor conference room of the Wise County
Courthouse. The meeting will include an update from the state
delegates and Moving Texas Forward action plan.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society
will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the Wise County Heritage
Museum in Decatur. Retired veterinarian Dr. Ed Maddox will be the
speaker. The public is welcome.
COMPUTER CLASSES — Newark Public Library is offering a free, basic
computer class 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays July 22-Aug. 12.
Participants can bring their own laptops or use one of the
library’s six computers. Since seats and computers are limited,
participants must register by calling (817) 489-2224.
CHANGING SPEED LIMITS — Wise County Commissioners approved lowering
the existing speed limits on South Meadows Drive, Travis Road and
County Road 4191, 1,000 feet south of the intersection with South
Meadows. The changes are being made because Young Elementary,
Decatur school district’s newest
elementary, is on CR 4191 and will open for the 2010- 2011 school
year. A public hearing on the issue is just prior to the 9 a.m.
regular commissioners meeting on Monday, July 26, in the third- fl
oor jury room of the county courthouse in Decatur.
BRIDGE PROGRAM — The Weatherford College Wise County campus will
host three, free Summer Bridge Programs designed to help students
prepare for fall classes. Students who have not yet taken the
required placement exam, or who have taken the exam and have placed
into
a developmental course, are encouraged to attend. The Mathematics
Bridge Program meets 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 26-29 and Aug. 2-5.
The Reading and Writing Bridge programs will meet 9 a.m. to noon
July 26- 29. Call (940) 627-2690 for information.
Continued from page 5A
8A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15,
2010
DEATHS
Mary Beth Simms 1932-2010
Funeral for Mary Beth Simms, 78, of Alvord, was to be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14, at First Baptist Church in Alvord with the Rev.
Bill Cleveland offi ciating.
Simms died Monday, July 12, 2010, in Lewisville.
Born Jan. 21, 1932, in Al- vord to William Jefferson and Nannie
Ellen Bates Greenwood, she retired from Fidelity Union Life Insur-
ance Co. as a data entry op- erator. She married Curtis Simms Oct.
14, 1970.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 31, 2009; and son,
Gary Cantrell.
Simms is survived by her daughter, Brenda Drevicky and husband,
John, of Farm- er’s Branch; grandsons, Ste- phen Smart of
Carrollton
and David Smart of Lewis- ville; sisters, Nellie Goodwin and
Mildred Haney, both of Alvord, Dora Sutton of Mid- land and Wilma
Hudspeth of Cleburne.
Wise County Messenger, July 15, 2010
MARY BETH SIMMS
Funeral for Frances Huer- ta, 60, of Bridgeport was July 7 at
Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Potts offi ciating. Burial
was at Cemeterio Mexicano.
Huerta died Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Bridgeport.
Born April 18, 1950, to Li- andro and Felistar (Davila) Martinez,
she was a house- wife.
She was preceded in death by her son, Shorty Martinez; brothers,
Freddie and Man- uel Martinez; sisters, Juan- ita Padrone, Emilie
Nuncio, Anselma Ramirez and Bru- na Lopez.
She is survived by her daughter, Yolanda “Lilly” Gachuzo of
Bridgeport; sons, Darrell Lopez and Oscar Martinez, both of Bridge-
port; grandchildren, Riley, Emily, Samantha, Sabrina and Sean;
sisters, Delores Ramirez, Lupe Silletti and Connie Silletti, all of
Bridge- port, Rose Mary Osteguin and Terry Coleman, both of
Decatur; brothers, Benny Martinez of Fort Worth, Joe
and Raymond Martinez of Bridgeport, Jesse Martinez of Fort Worth;
and numer- ous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Paul Ramirez, Anthony Silletti, Junior Leonard,
Jeff Silletti, Ernest Herrera and Ed Mar- tinez. Honorary
pallbearers were Kevin Coleman, Dan- ny Nuncio, Steven Silletti,
Curtis Silletti, Julio Ortega, Carmen Martinez, Robert Martinez and
Scott Shue.
Wise County Messenger, July 15, 2010
FRANCES HUERTA
Graveside service for Chevy Daegan Byers, infant son of Krystal and
Brandy Byers of Alvord, was July 13 at Alvord Cemetery. Glenn
Randall offi ciated.
Byers was born and died July 7, 2010, in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by grandmother, Bertie De- nise Byers
Baird; and cous- in, Hope Upchurch.
Byers is survived by his parents; brother, Aubrey Decota Parker
Byers; sister, Kayla Rene Byers; grand- parents, Aubrey Morris,
Tina Morris, Otis Baird and Scott Shook; uncles, Billy Morris,
Dusty Morris, Michael Mor-
ris, Joey Livsey, Cory Rich- ardson and Nick Parsons and wife,
Alisha; and aunt, Jordin Galbraith.
Pallbearers were Aubrey Morris, Otis Baird, Scott Shook, Dusty
Morris, Mi- chael Morris and Nick Par- sons.
Wise County Messenger, July 15, 2010
By KRISTEN TRIBE
Wise County Commission- ers breezed through a hand- ful of regular
business items at their regular meeting Monday.
County Judge Bill McEl- haney told commissioners that a
“construction man- ager at risk” for the Weath- erford College Wise
County project will be hired soon.
Commissioner Kevin Burns said the county is working with utility
provid- ers, and a footprint of the building has been agreed upon
by all parties.
McElhaney said bond sales probably will begin at the end of August,
and they “may actually move some dirt in December.” The col- lege
will be located near the intersection of U.S. 380 and Farm Road
1655 between Decatur and Bridgeport.
The judge updated com- missioners on the hearings schedule for the
two pro- posed Oncor power lines that could run through Wise
County.
There was a preliminary hearing June 20 for the line proposed to
run through northern Wise County, and the actual hearing has been
set for Aug. 2. McElhaney said it could last fi ve days, and a fi
nal decision most likely would come out in Oc- tober.
There is a preliminary hearing on the proposed southern line July
20 in Austin, which he plans to attend.
The judge also said that work continues on the bud- get, and the
defi cit is hover- ing around $3 million.
“I still think we can come up with a plan and budget that will be
just a little bit under the current (tax) rate, even if the
effective rate were to be higher,” he said.
Commissioners accepted donations to the animal shelter of money,
dog food and equipment.
In other business, they ap- proved: ! the fi nal plat of
Garrett
Creek Ranch Conference Center in Precinct 4; ! renewing insurance
pol-
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physical damage, lia- bility, general liability, pub- lic offi
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Conquest • Karen Davidson • Joey Duncan • Sue Ann Denton • Natalie
Gary • Bob Grommesh • Kim Holt • Steve Jones • Angie Kasner • Jane
Kasner • Robert Meek • Sue Meek
• Sandy Onks • Tonya Shaffer • Angie Uselton • Linsey Taylor •
Geary Washburn
Bridgeport- WOW! Amazing Spanish Style Showplace! This beautiful 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath home is like NEW and Ideal for entertaining.
Granite, fireplace, sound system, security system and over 1,300
sq. ft. of covered tile surfaced patio complete with outdoor
kitchen. Privacy fenced and sprinkler on 2 lots with circle
drive.
Ranch home on 8+ acres with enclosed arena, outdoor lighted arena,
100x36 5 stall barn with office, tack room, work area. Multiple
round pens and corrals. PENDING
The beautiful open concept kitchen/living area has stained concrete
floors, concrete countertops situated on 10.7 acres! Beautiful salt
water pool & 30x40 metal shop. SOLD
3/2/2 Starter with large backyard. Neighborhood clubhouse with
Pool. SOLD
AVAILABLE Decatur- Beautiful property with lots of trees. Go out
the gate into the LBJ Grasslands. House has plenty of room 3
bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 living areas plus a bonus room. Extra large
utility room. Enjoy the quiet and the shade, bring your
horses.
Paradise- Looking for some peaceful seclusion in the Paradise
School District, complete with stocked pond, small orchard, and
30x30 shop? This home has had some recent updates in the bathrooms
and especially the kitchen with quartz countertops, tumbled stone
backsplash, and plenty of cabinets. Relax on the back deck
overlooking the pond, enjoy the breeze, and appreciate the
quietness of the country! The living room, dining and kitchen are
all open.
Lots of Lots! 3 great lots in Decatur to Build your dream home on!
10 acres, 15 acres and 18.7 acres!
Sue Ann Denton, Inc.
Company (per MLS statistical data)
www.century21sueanndenton.com
Acreage
2+ ACRE HOMESITE restricted to 1,800 square foot, site built home.
6 miles south Decatur, off FM 730 South. (817)929-2716.
200 ACRE CATTLE RANCH Wise County, fenced, coastal, live creek, 1
mile from LBJ Grasslands. Can divide into two 100 acre tracts.
$3,500/acre. (817)988-1955, (940)427-2303.
4 ACRES FOR SALE FM 920 south of Bridgeport. Owner finance.
(940)393-1331.
Sun Set Realty - Jim Boyd, Associate
940-845-2120
• Alvord ISD - 4.71 acres, no mobiles. $9,000/acre
• N of Alvord - 16.41 acres. Prime Hwy 287 frontage & 2 CR
frontage. Shop, well. $250,000
• Sunset 26+/- acres, new stock tank. $5,000 acre. Owner
Finance.
• W of Sunset 185 acres, large brick home overlooking bottom land.
Beautiful place, call for details. Owner Anxious!
• W of Park Springs 72.82 acres, older brick, needs repair. Nice
truck shop. $3,950 per acre
• South of Bowie 71 acres, good recreational place, hunt, fish, run
cattle or horses. $3,500 per acre
• Sunset Hwy 101 30x40 commercial building. Good business or makes
a nice home. $69,500
• Sunset 167 acres, good cattle & horse place, 40x40 building,
stock tank, well & septic. $2,995 per acre
• Alvord 9.14 acres, heavily wooded area. Owner Anxious! Reduced
$45,000
• Sunset 28.45 acres, coastal, Good level property for horse ranch
or build home. Owner Financing $140,000
• Alvord 13.05 acres, 1/2 minerals. $6,500 per acre
• Lake Bridgeport - Waterfront property, 2/1.5 remodel.
$95,900
• N. Sunset - 20 acres Hwy 101, $100,000
PENDING
8 ACRE LOT beautiful Wise County, $50,000. Cal l Nathan at Oakview.
(817)267-4114.
6.5 ACRES located at the end of a private road. Great building
site, trees & open land, wildlife, very private.
www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515, broker.
FOUR WOODED 10-ACRE LOTS $65,000/each, 10% down, 10% owner finance.
Restricted, CR3451, Paradise. (940)393-1020.
HILLTOP IN GREENWOOD, FSBO 3/2/2 on 20 acres, lots of trees w/barn
& shop. $260,000. (940)389-0238 by appointment.
LAND FOR SALE 176 acres, 15 miles north Jacks- boro, 3 ponds, large
oaks, hills, creek, barn, water well/electric, lots of game, asking
$2,950/acre. 71 acres, 7 miles north Bowie, 2 ponds, large creek,
oak trees, high- way frontage, excellent hunting, $2,650/acre, will
divide. 55 acres, 23 miles northwest Bowie, 2 ponds, water
well/electric, native grass pasture with 10 acres of trees, asking
$2,650/acre. 47 acres, 18 miles north Jacksboro, thick oak cover,
hillside views, large creek, lots of deer, highway front- age,
electric, $165,000. 24 acres, 17 miles north Bowie at Ringgold,
highway on 2 sides, elec- tric/water well, lots of cover, $65,000.
All FSBO. Call (940)841-3111 or see website: texranches.com.
SUMMER SPECIAL Owner finance, 2 acre lots, 12-60 m o n t h s , 0 %
i n t e r e s t . (817)846-5997.
Business Property
PRIME REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,
LEASE-TO-PURCHASE, OR RENT 1018 Halsell Street, Bridgeport, Texas.
Approximately 2,000 square feet. Call (940)393-5186, leave your
contact information on voicemail; or e m a i l i n f o r m a t i o
n t o :
[email protected].
Condos/town homes
RUNAWAY BAY totally redone, 3/2 upstairs condo. All new floor
coverings, stove, dish- washer. Upstairs, end unit with view of
pool, lake and golf course. www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515,
broker.
Homes
20 ACRES + 3-BEDROOM 2,700 square foot, Austin stone house for
sale. 6 miles north of De- catur. (940)627-1536.
3/2 home for sale, to be moved. Can be seen at 3691 FM 51 South,
Decatur. $30,000. (940)577-1413.
3/2/2 CUSTOM HOME on 1 beautiful acre. 5-years-old with new carpet
& roof. Decatur ISD. (940)367-4181.
AFFORDABLE HORSE PROPERTY 2-4 stall barn on 2 acres with super
clean home. $97,000, FHA/conven- tional. Harold, (817)320-6408.
Bro- ker.
BIG HOUSE ON PRAIRIE New 4-bedroom, 2-bath, family room, acreage
for horses. $ 9 9 / d o w n , $ 7 3 3 / m o n t h .
(940)627-8700.
DO YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL property? You need The Real Es- tate
Link, www.TheLink4u.com, (940)389-6515.
BRAND NEW BRICK HOMES WITH 2-5 ACRES
Starting from $1,060/month with taxes and insurance included. 100%
financing available. Selling fast! (817)733-3444.
FSBO, 3/2, large family room, WBFP, large garage, sprinkler sys-
tem, storage building, privacy fence, large trees, covered patio.
1503 S. Hatcher, Decatur. (940)577-2171, (940)577-2026.
GREAT PLACE to raise your family in the country! 29 acres, brick,
5/3, gameroom, 50x30’ workshop, coastal & on a paved road in
Bowie. $335,000. Evans & Associates Realty, owner/broker,
(940)841-1072.
KOZY KOTTAGE New 3-bedroom, 2-bath, den, gin- gerbread l ike.
$109/down, $689/month. Very EZ qualify. (214)616-7092.
Lots
12 LOTS at Lake Bridgeport. Included free, 2-bedroom, mobile home
with bu i l t - ons . $20 ,000 . Ca l l (940)683-5818.
Mobile Homes
$2,000 MOVE-IN 4/2 with fireplace. LARGE DECK. LOTS OF TREES.
(817)307-4370.
1996 16X60 3/2 mobile home. Must be moved. Good condition.
(940)644-2929, leave message.
3-bedroom, 2-bath, on 1 acre, Boyd ISD. Owner finance or rent.
(817)281-4311, (817)422-3023.
ASSUME PAYMENTS 2003 3/2 double wide. Beautiful 1-acre.
(817)237-4471. R33893.
BANK REPO SAVE THOUSANDS
CASH WHOLESALE to the public. Low overhead. Save thousands.
(817)637-1357.
FSBO, 1,640 SQUARE FOOT double wide, 3/2 plus office, 2 acres,
Rhome, storm shelter/barn. $89,900, 5% down plus closing.
(817)233-5799.
MUST SELL!! 4-bedroom, 2-bath on 1 acre! Deca- tur ISD, new carpet
and paint! Pay- ments as low as $800/month! (940)230-2929.
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.
WILLIAMS MOBILE HOME SERV. Best deal on moving, set up &
trim-outs. Bonded, licensed & in- sured. (940)433-3117.
YOUR LAND IS YOUR CREDIT
Get a NEW HOME. (817)237-4504. R33893.
RENTA
Apartments
$300/DEPOSIT 2/1 apar tment in Chico. $600/month. No pets. Call
(940)644-2713 or (817)929-1930.
1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. $575/month, $450/deposit. Water &
gas paid. (940)389-4737 after 4p.m.
Cabins & efficiency apartments for rent in Boyd area. Excellent
loca- tion. (940)433-3133.
Decatur: Stonehill Apartments, 1900 S. College, 1/1 & 2/1;
contact on-site manager at (940)627-9200. Bowie: Garden Terrace
Apart- ments, only 1 left, 710-D East Wil- barger. NO PETS ALLOWED.
Karl Klement Propert ies, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Eighter Decatur Apartments. Fur- nished, cable, all bills paid.
(940)799-7572.
RENTALS
• Apartments • Business Property • Condos/Town Homes • Duplex
Housing • Homes • Mobile Homes • Rooms • Roommate Wanted • Spaces
& Lots • For Lease • Wanted to Rent • Wanted to Lease •
Facilities • Storage Buildings
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Business property
10 acres, all weather road, 5,000 square foot storage, dock,
office. Southwest of Alvord on FM 1655. Contact Jeff,
(940)230-6408.
70x40 workshop for rent between Decatur & Chico. Water &
electricity available. (940)393-6763.
Commercial buildings for lease in Decatur. 1st building located at
120 E. Main Street. 2nd building located at 805 W. Main Street. For
more in- formation, contact Chris or Rita at (940)627-3600.
Yard for lease, FM 51, 2 miles south Decatur, (formerly Bowie
Dozer). 3.25 acres; includes office, shop, wash rack, diesel tanks.
(940)389-6707.
Condos, town homes
Race Fans, only one left! Fort Worth, Texas Motor Speedway,
2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl Klement Propert ies,
contact Elaine, (940)627-6362. www.klementproperties.com.
Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo. $500/month, $500/deposit.
Call Donna, (940)389-1615.
Duplexes
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH duplex for lease in Alvord. $675/month plus
$400/deposit. Please call (940)427-7375.
Homes
2-bedroom, 1-bath house for lease, carport & storage.
$600/month, $600/deposit, 1-year lease. 103 E. S h o e m a k e r ,
D e c a t u r . (940)627-9550, 1(800)701-9140.
3-bedroom, 2-bath on large lot in Ch ico . No ins ide pe ts .
$1,200/month, $1,200/deposit. (940)393-6763.
Homes for lease. 3 & 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, total
electric, brick. 1608 & 1701 N. Cates Court, Decatur. Pets
welcome, fenced yard. (817)247-0246.
Alvord: 303 Scenic, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. NO PETS ALLOWED. Karl
Klement Properties, contact Elaine, (940)627-6362.
www.klementproperties.com.
Available immediately, new 1-bed- room home, 18 gated acres, 5
miles north Decatur. Horse facility, pas- ture. $850/month,
includes utilities. (940)210-3132. (940)255-2582.
Clean 3/1 house for lease, located in Newark. $625/month, $400/de-
posi t plus apl icat ion fee. (817)734-4744.
Decatur, 3/2; Rhome, 3/1; Runaway Bay, 1-bedroom condo. CANNON
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, (940)368-1811.
HOUSE FOR RENT Bridgeport, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, brick, garage, fenced
yard. $1,000/month, $600/deposit. Refer- ences & background
check re- q u i r e d . ( 9 4 0 ) 6 8 3 - 4 2 1 6 ,
(940)577-2364.
House for rent. 3-bedroom, 1-bath. $750/month, $550/deposit. 4
miles north of Decatur . Cal l (940)389-4737 after 4p.m.
Mobile Homes
14’X80’ REMODELED HOME 2.5 acres, new roof, storage build- ing.
Close to Highway 114/51, Para- dise schools, horses OK. $550 /month
, $350 /depos i t . (682)551-0424, (682)559-1512.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, mobile home in Chico. $600/month plus deposit.
(719)660-5992.
3-bedroom, 2-bath double wide for rent or sale in Newark. Call
(817)281-4311 or (817)422-3023.
AURORA, 2/2 totally rebuilt, lease to own. No pets. Large wooded
lot in park. $450/month. (817)489-3298.
Decatur, 2/2 mobile, gated entry, stove/refrigerator/dishwasher,
new carpet,washer/dryer hook-ups. Very clean, large fenced yard,
pets nego- tiable. $700/month plus deposit. (817)307-0039.
For rent, one single mobile, 3-room, 1-bath. In Alvord, $500/month,
$250/deposit. Call (940)627-0165, (940)210-8891.
MOBILE HOMES now available in Boyd, Springtown, Paradise ISD.
Double wides plus s ing le w ides . No pets . $650-$450/month plus
deposit. (817)220-8033.
Nice 1-bedroom trailer, furnished, electric & water paid.
Bridgeport. $520 & $575/month. (940)683-2442, (940)393-9500 or
(940)683-4166.
Small 3/1 near Wise County Park, pets al lowed, $500/month,
$450/deposit. 30-foot travel trailer, all bills paid, includes
satellite TV, no pets, $525/month, $450/deposit. RV spaces for
rent, $225/month plus electric. Bridgeport area, quiet location off
FM 920. References re- quired. (940)393-6128.
Tarleton bound! 3/2 mobile home for rent or sale. $750/month. Arena
next door, Stephenville. Call Ron, (817)598-6025.
Roommate wanted
Roommate needed, 3-bedroom house built in 2009 on 10 acres near
Highway 380/FM 51. Private bedroom & bath. (214)458-4004.
Spaces & lots
BOYD RV PARK Propane station, laundry, showers, free Internet, some
covered spaces. 114 & FM 730. Bring this ad in for $50.00 off
your 1st month's rent. (940)433-9910.
Mobile home lot in Bridgeport. $200/month p lus depos i t .
(940)399-0080.
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
WANTED: LEASE LAND Seeking secluded land for target s h o o t i n g
, a w a y f r o m residential/roadways. Flexible schedule &
terms. Garry Granger, (972)877-4378.
Storage Buildings
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
Employment information
!!ATTENTION!! Advertising under this classifica- tion is normally
not a bona fide opportunity. Typically, compa- nies advertising
here offer infor- mation about potential employ- ment. Some are
selling this infor- mation. We suggest that our readers thoroughly
investigate these advertisers before invest- ing any money.
Adult/Elderly Care
MATURE COUPLE NEEDED TK Ranch needs a couple to care for their
mentally challenged adults in our smoke free men’s dorm. No prior
training/experience required. Salaried, live-in position with bene-
fits. Christian facility in rural Mon- tage County. (940)872-5581,
leave message.
Weekend caregiver needed for older couple. Fri.-Sat.-Sun.,
8a.m.-8p.m., Decatur. Nursing care experience a plus. Must pass
drug/criminal/driver screening. Seri- ous applicants only. Send
resume to:
[email protected].
Childcare
Daycare teachers needed. Apply in person, 1403 Hovey Street,
Bridge- port.
Dependable and trustworthy Chris- tian individual needed to help
with daycare in our home. Must be of good moral character, great
with children, and have good transporta- t ion. Cal l for
interview, (940)393-1351.
Food service
Help wanted. Part-time cook needed for small cafe/grocery in
Slidell. Please contact Donna Dur- ham, (940)466-3100.
Medical/Dental
APPLYIN PERSON AT 201 E. THOMPSON, DECATUR orFAX RESUME to
940-627-3937 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DAILY MEAL PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
CMAs 6:00-2:00 & 2:00-10:00 shifts
CNAs
Due to continued growth, Home Health Care of North Central Texas,
Inc. is now hiring for the following positions: Full-time RN Per
visit RN/LVN Full-time office LVN Weekend RN (guaranteed pay)
Receptionist/data entry clerk (com- puter skills required) Benefits
Include: Company cars Fuel provided Paid holidays Paid vacation
Flexible scheduling
For application, please come by our office at: 1116 Halsell Street,
Suite 300, Bridgeport, TX. Visit us on the web @
www.homehealthoftexas.com; or call (940)683-3300 to speak with
Sherry Anderson, RN, Director of Nurses or Kim Cantrell, RN,
Owner/Administrator.
Miscellaneous
Chico ISD is now accepting applica- tions for cafeteria workers,
custodial workers, bus drivers and sub bus drivers.Please contact
Maryalin Bridges at (940)644-2220, ext. 1017.
Marketing Research Get paid for your
opinions! Make easy $$$! Wise County
participants needed for 1/2 - day focus group discussion Wed., July
21st in Irving. $150 - paid same day & meals included.
Morning
session - 7am - 1pm; afternoon session: 12:30pm - 6:30pm.
No exp req’d. Must be 18 and up. All educa- tional backgrounds
accepted & retirees welcome! Register
at www.researchpar- ticipants.com or call 1.800.483.9898 for more
information.
Offi ce
Full-time professional needed in busy office. Must have extensive
experience with Quickbooks, Word, Excel. Must be able to multi-task
in a busy work environment, possess good work ethic, excellent
customer relation skills, and positive attitude. Call
(940)393-1351.
Retail/Sales
$17/HOUR Denton County manufacturing outlet accepting applications
for customer relations representatives. Company offers paid
vacation, benefits & sign-on bonus. Cal l now,
(469)252-3200.
Now hiring full or part-time sales co- ordinator. Apply in person,
LaQuinta Inn, 1405 S. Highway 287, Decatur.
Trades
Experienced CNC Plasma Machine Operator with minimum 2-3 years
experience for local manufacturing company needed immediately. Ap-
ply in person at Inspirion Staffing, 2202 Highway 380, Suite 7,
Bridge- port.
Experienced Flowback Operators needed. (940)255-1302.
Hiring CDL drivers. Tanker endorse- ment and end dump. Also, hiring
diesel mechanic. (940)389-2579 or (940)427-4953.
HIRING EXPERIENCED WINCH TRUCK OPERATORS
benefits, good pay, lots of hours. Must have 2-3 years experience
and a clean driving record. For more information, call
(817)900-7999, ex- tension 7031.
JM Materials needs experienced end dump drivers. Home nights &
weekly pay. Call for details. (940)427-2033.
Childcare
Business
Removal
BLUE WOLF FAST-TRACK CIVIL PROCESS DELIVERY
AND SKIP TRACING Certified by the Texas Supreme Court.
Certification #SCH 4939 15-years experience. Low fees. Ramsey,
(940)727-8249
COMPACT BACKHOE SERVICE $65/hour, no minimum. Call Brett @
(817)637-3113.
FAMILY LIVING DESIGNS, LLC Residential/commercial. Specializ- ing
in roofing, decks, patios/walk- ways, sheds, pumphouses,
play/treehouses. Designing native Texas gardens, rose gardens, out-
door rooms. Interior design serv- ices. Chris Pannell,
(940)393-3528; www.familylivingdesignsllc.com.
HEAVEN SCENT Handmade crafts & natural soy wax candles,
jewelry, scarves, etc. 1st house north Decatur Livestock on left.
(940)210-5552.
J&A CONCRETE Residential, commercial. Patios, driveways, slabs.
Free estimates. $3/square foot, includes everything.
(817)696-5794.
JOE TUCKER DRYWALL Sheetrock ! Tape ! Bed ! Tex- ture. New
construction, remodeling, add-ons. Call (940)389-0029.
LAMANCE WELDING 10-years experience. Metal build- ings, carports,
pipe fencing, metal roofing, rig welding, custom fabrica- tion.
Dusty Lamance, owner; (940)389-3230,
[email protected].
RAY’S PAINTING Better work, better price. 20-years experience.
Cell, (940)389-7400.
STORM SHELTERS Concrete, 6'x8', installed only $ 2 , 6 4 9 p l u s
t a x . C a l l (800)379-9712. Major credit cards accepted.
Housecleaning
Avant Cleaning Service. It’s not clean until it’s heavenly clean.
Win- dows, commercial/residential, car detailing, carpet cleaning,
uphol- stery, lawn care. Bonded/insured. (940)799-7720.
LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE Commercial, residential. Make ready, 1-time
or repeat. We clean what others miss. pennyWise Cleaning Service,
(940)210-5450.
Let me fi x it
ELECTRICAL WORK Commercial and residential. Light- ing, outlets,
service and repairs. New construction, remodels. Master license and
insured. Free estimates. (940)627-0072.
HOME REPAIRS Carpentry, minor electrical & plumb- ing. Free
estimates. (940)389-0582.
HOME RUN HANDYMAN Call us for all your service needs.
(940)389-3797.
MIKE’S RV SERVICE Service calls, insurance work, full repairs,
power washing, detailing. Also work on horse, enclosed trail- ers.
Michael, (940)399-7565.
MR. FIX-IT GUY Small job special ist . Cel l (214)356-0414.
[email protected].
NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION Residential/commercial. Painting, wood &
ceramic flooring, carpentry. Serving Wise, Tarrant & Montague
Counties. 25-years experience. (940)841-1148.
REMODELING AND ALL HOME repairs including masonry, painting &
roofing. Honest, dependable, ex- pe r i enced . Ca l l Ca r l t on
, (940)394-6138; or Royce, (940)394-6164.
Miscellaneous
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN GRAPHIC ARTIST
Local web designer and graphic art- ist with more than 15 years
experi- ence. Reasonable rates. www.toddagriffith.com.
FRONT-END LOADER FOR HIRE Driveway repair, tree/brush clearing,
loading, any other dirtwork. Also, buy junk/wrecked cars. Wendell,
(940)257-8559.
FARM A RANC
Farm Equipment
JOHN DEERE 4600 tractor w/loader. 45 HP front-wheel assist, box
blade, log splitter, forklift attachment. Very good condition.
$12,975. (940)627-4775.
OCEAN FREIGHT CONTAINERS New & used. Water tight & rodent
proof. Larry Singley, (817)992-9122.
Fencing
3D FARM & RANCH SERVICES All types fencing, sheds, carports,
custom gates, entrances, mobile & shop welding. YOU NAME IT, WE
DO IT!! (940)210-1242.
AFFORDABLE FENCING All types, including chain link, wood privacy,
vinyl, farm fencing. Installa- tion 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.
BOBBY’S FENCE All types fencing. Free estimates. Over 25-years
experience. (817)444-3213.
FARM & RANCH FENCING Pipe & cable, non-climb, barbed wire,
entrances, solar gate opera- tors, repairs. Jim at
(940)367-7505.
Lawn and garden
ADVANCED LAWN SERVICE We offer weekly, biweekly & 1-time
mowing. Small yards start at $25. Free estimates.
(940)210-9307.
TREES TRIMMED & REMOVED 36 years in business, insured. All
major credit cards accepted. (817)444-0861, Teater.
Livestock
9 REG. LONGHORN COWS bred to Angus bull. $650/each. (817)501-1381,
(940)433-2624.
ALL NATURAL BEEF straight from the ranch. Young, ten- der, no
growth hormones/antibiotics. Grain or grass fed. Whole, half.
(940)366-3172.
Angus bull for sale. $1,150/firm. (817)938-0766.
ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE Grain fed, certified Angus steers, no
hormones, whole or half. Also, cer- tified Angus cow/calf pairs;
and reg- istered Angus bulls 1 & 2-year-olds. Please call
Mickey, (817)371-2168, or Chris (972)342-5539.
APHA REGISTERED black/white tobiano horses. Wean- lings, yearlings,
brood mares (bred to double homozygous dun & b l a c k / w h i
t e s t a l l i o n s ) . (940)399-3207.
ATTENTION: HORSE OWNERS Will remove or possibly buy un- wanted
horses or cattle. Also, buy used trailers. (817)360-7617 or
(940)210-5552.
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.
FARM AND RANCH
EMPLOYMENT
10A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 15,
2010
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
THAT’S OUR BUSINESS! Regardless of Credit Rating
or Credit Score... WE CAN HELP
Visit with Our Professional Sales Team at
JAMES WOOD FINANCE LOT
We’ll qualify you in minutes on the vehicle of your choice!
Hwy. 287 south in Decatur
NEED CREDIT?
Flusche Enterprises, Inc. 940-759-2203 Muenster, TX
Fence Pipe and Supplies 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 - 31/2 - 41/2 - 51/2
Square & Rectangle Tubing C-Purlin
Authorized Dealer
GUINEAS, CHICKENS ducks, geese, rabbits & goats. All ages. Call
(940)389-7870.
I BUY & SELL all kinds of animals: horses, cows, calves, sheep,
goats, chickens, tur- keys, mules. (817)223-4477, call Fred.
LIVESTOCK Miniature horses, $300 & up. Boer goats, $80 &
up. Call for details, (940)626-1562.
LLAMAS weanlings (6-months-old), adults, bred females, guardians
& pet qual- ity. We provide training & support for new
owners. (940)433-5897.
Precious mini horses for sale, priced $200-$400/each. Various
colors, easy keepers. (940)395-8210.
REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS for sale. Must reduce herd. Several cow/calf
pairs, cows and some young bulls (18-months) and heif- ers. Have
reds/white, white/red, grundle heifer and browns. Out- standing
bloodlines; G-Man, Tari, Starlight and Phenomenon are a few . Ca l
l a f t e r 5p .m . , (817)253-0493.
Would like to buy older, gentle horse for 4-year-old boy. Must be
kid gentle. (940)644-1846.
Livestock care/training
HORSESHOEING & TRIMS Office, (940)969-2700; cell ,
(940)399-8580.
J-2 HORSESHOEING/TRIMMING 15-years experience, certified. Best
rates in town. Clay Johnson, (940)453-2364.
Miscellaneous
FARMER’S MARKET Locally grown produce, every Sat. and Wed.,
starting June 5, 9a.m.-noon. Blackcreek Pumpkin Patch &
Gardens, 2324 Old Decatur Road, Decatur. (940)627-5395,
(940)389-0517.
JAKE’S AG SERVICES One Call Does It All. Fencing, entry- ways,
ornamental iron gates, trailer repair and custom metal fabrication.
(817)368-0298.
Mowing
AAA DIAMOND-T TRACTOR MOWING. Lots and acreage. Box blade work.
Free estimates. (940)433-8268.
ACREAGE MOWING Tractor services. Plowing, seeding, aerating,
tilling, fertilizing available. Tommy, (940)482-6578.
ALL AROUND WISE LAWN Care. High quality, low prices, free e s t i m
a t e s . C a l l t o d a y , (940)393-5066.
Pasture and feed
COASTAL HORSE HAY square bales, fertilized. No mini- mum. We help
load. Delivery avail- able. Between Decatur/Alvord,
(817)991-7625.
CUSTOM BALING Round or square. No long wait time! Experience the
difference! SC Squared. (817)944-9451.
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.
HORSE HAY for sale, round or square. SC Squared.
(817)944-9451.
Horses for sale. Quarter, paint & thoroughbred.
(940)210-0826.
!COASTAL HAY! Large round bales, heavily fertilized &
herbicided. Near Alvord, will load. (940)872-2197.
PETS
Pets
!!ATTENTION!! We suggest that our readers thor- oughly investigate
any advertiser before investing any money.
AKC BOXER PUPPIES Beautiful, 1st shots, dew clawed, tails docked,
parents on site. (940)644-2929, leave message.
AMERICAN PIT BULL puppies, 100% Razor’s Edge, 2 males, 3 females,
fawns & blues, 6-weeks-old, 1st shots. $800/each.
(940)393-5316.
Chihuahua/Weenies, 3 males, 1 fe- male, no papers. $100/each. Also,
2 orange tabby kittens, ready now, free. (940)577-2426.
CHIHUAHUAS, $150 Schnauzers, $250. Rat Terrier, $150. ShiTzu males,
$250. All CKC registered puppies, shots/wormed. 10-month-old male
ShihTzu, $200. (817)220-0849.
Chiweenie. 1-year-old female Chi- weenie, $75. (405)207-8378.
COUNTRY MOUSE CATCHERS! Barn cats, free to good homes.
(940)644-5546.
Pets lost and found
LOST: black/tan female dog, 25 lbs., answers to Hurley. Last seen
July 5, CR2360/Black Creek Lake area. Reward! (817)239-0306.
Missing: red, female, Heeler puppy. Last seen July 3,
Avondale/Haslet area. (469)449-7101.
Reward! Please bring Sadie home! Missing from 3404 FM 2264, Deca-
tur, July 3. Blonde Pekingese. (940)627-6413 or
(940)626-9143.
MERCHAN FOR SA
Furniture
AARONS SUMMER SAVINGS Lease return mattress set, sanitized, $129.
Sofa and loveseat from $359. Lamp pairs from $39. 3-piece ac-
cessory tables from $79. Save also on returned washers, dryers,
stoves and refrigerators. Laptops and desk- tops from $259. New 60”
Mitsubishi TV, $1,299. Quantities limited. Cash, check or credit
card. Or lease brand new and own in only 12-months. 1304 FM 51
South, De- catur. (940)627-5043, ask for Miles.
FURNITURE Filing cabinets, office chairs, desks & bookshelves.
Large variety. Call (940)389-7870.
WHITE REFRIGERATOR wood dining table, corner entertain- ment
center, glider rocker, antique full bedroom set, Hoosier type cabi-
net, female road bike, children’s twin bedroom set. All items in
great condit ion. (940)389-6375 or (940)389-6376.
Garage sales
!!ATTENTION!! Garage sale ads must be called in BEFORE 10a.m.
Tuesday to run in the Thursday edition. If you want your garage
sale ad in All Around Wise also, it MUST be called in be- fore
10a.m. Friday THE WEEK BE- FORE the sale. We do not run ga- rage
sales the weekend before the sale.
Alvord, 232 S. FM 1655,Thur.-Sat. July 15-17, 7a.m.-7p.m. 2-family
yard sale. Children’s & adult’s clothes, toys, pool table, etc.
(940)427-2254.
Bowie, Texas, 217 Smythe, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17,10a.m.-4p.m. BOWIE
SEWING CENTER CLOS- ING SALE! Fabrics, fixtures, furni- ture,
antique quilts, sewing & quilt- ing accessories. EVERYTHING
MUST GO! Building and/or busi- ness for sale.
Boyd, FM 730 South, 4 miles to 9726 FM 730, Fri.-Sat., 7a.m.-5p.m.
Lots of stuff!
Bridgeport, 1437 Senior Place, Fri., July 16, 8a.m.-? Moving sale,
every- thing must go! Furniture, kitchen items & more.
Decatur 408 CR4191 across from Young Elementary, Fri.-Sat., July
16-17, 8am.-1p.m. Furniture, clothes.
Decatur, 1207 Melba Doyle Park Road, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17. Combin-
ing 2 households, lots of everything!
Decatur, 13-3 N. Church, Thur.-Fri., July 15-16. Washer/dryer,
furniture, miscellaneous items.
Decatur, 137 Arroya, Reatta Es- tates, Fri.-Sat., July 16-17,
8a.m.-2p.m. Moving sale. Collecti- bles, decorative items,
furniture, household items.
Decatur, 1400 S. Cliff, Sat., July 17, 7a.m.-noon. General hous